Aiwa NSX-AV800 User manual

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Your system is guaranteed to satisfy your needs for all the basic
audio functions you had expected from ahigh quality Aiwa
system. What’s more, the system is equipped with the Dolby
Pro Logic to give you the utmost in full-scale Audio &Visual
entertainment. With these, you can now experience the same
listening effects found in amovie theater or concert hall.
With your system, sounds will take on a “real-life” presence like
you have never experienced before.
Enjoy!
PREPARATIONS
Precautions .............................#...............m.....................2
SETTING UP ....................................................................... 3
BEFORE OPERATION ....................................................... 5
SETTING THE CLOCK ....................................................... 6
SOUND
SIMPLE AUDIO ADJUSTMENT ......................................... 6
DSP SURROUND SYSTEM ............................................... 7
RADIO RECEPTION
Check your system and accessories
CX-NAV800 Compact disc
stereo cassette receiver SX-NAV800 (L, R)
Front speakers MANUAL TUNING .............................................................. 8
PRESETTING STATiONS ................................................... 8
TAPE PLAYBACK
BASIC OPERATIONS ......................................................... 9
CONTINUOUS PLAY ........................................................ 10
CD PLAYING
BASIC OPERATIONS ....................................................... 11
SX-C400 speaker SX-R21 Ospeakers
RECORDING
BASIC RECORDING ........................................................ 13
DUBBING ATAPE MANUALLY ....................................... 14
DUBBING THE WHOLE TAPE ......................................... 14
Al EDIT RECORDING ....................................................... 15
PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING ............................... 16
Remote control FM antenna
DOLBY PRO LOGIC
AM antenna ADJUSTING SPEAKER LEVEL BALANCE .................... 17
PLAY WITH DOLBY PRO LOGIC .................................... 18
KARAOKE
Operating Instructions, etc. MICROPHONE MIXING .................................................... 18
KARAOKE PROGRAM ..................................................... 20
Owner’s record
For your convenience, record the model number and serial
number (you will find them on the rear of your set) in the space
provided below. Please refer to them when you contact your
Aiwa dealer in case of difficulty.
TIMER
SETTING THE TIMER ....................................................... 21
SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER .......................................... 22
IModel No. ISerial No. (Lot No.) IOTHER CONNECTIONS
CX-NAV800
SX-NAV800
SX-C400
SX-R21O
CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ........................ 22
LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES .......................... 23
GENERAL
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................ 23
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 24
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ......................................... 25
PARTS INDEX ................................................................... 25
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PRECAUTIONS
Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely before
operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating Instructions
for future reference. All warnings and cautions in the Operating
Instructions and on the unit should be strictly followed, as well
as the safety suggestions below.
Installation
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Water and moisture —Do not use this unit near water, such
as near abathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like.
Heat —Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including
heating vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate heat.
It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5°C
(41“F) or greater than 35°C (95°F).
Mounting surface —Place the unit on a flat, even surface.
Ventilation —The unit should be situated with adequate
space around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured.
Allow 10 cm (4 in.) clearance from the rear and the top of the
unit, and 5 cm (2 in.) from the each side.
-Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, or similar surface that
may block the ventilation openings.
-Do not install the unit in abookcase, cabinet, or airtight rack
where ventilation may be impeded.
Objects and liquid entry —Take care that objects or liquids
do not get inside the unit through the ventilation openings.
carts and stands —When
placed or mounted on a stand
or cart, the unit should be moved
with care.
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and uneven surfaces may cause AA*
the unit or cart to overturn or fall.
Condensation —Moisture may form on the CD pickup lens
when:
-The unit is moved from acold spot to awarm spot
-The heating system has just been turned on
-The unit is used in avery humid room
-The unit is cooled by an air conditioner
When this unit has condensation inside, it may not function
normally, Should this occur, leave the unit for afew hours,
then try to operate again.
Wall or ceiling mounting —The unit should not be mounted
on a wall or-ceiling, u;less specified in the Operating
Instructions.
Electric Power
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Power sources —Connect this unit only to power sources
specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on the
unit.
Polarization —As asafety feature, some units are equipped
with polarized AC power plugs which can only be inserted
one way into apower outlet. If it is difficult or impossible to
insert the AC power plug into an outlet, turn the plug over and
try again, If it still does not easily insert into the outlet, please
call aqualified service technician to service or replace the
outlet. To avoid defeating the safety feature of the polarized
plug, do not force it into apower outlet.
AC power cord
-When disconnecting the AC power cord, pull it out by the
AC power plug. Do not pull the cord itself.
-Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands, as this
could result in fire or shock.
-Power cords should be routed to avoid being severely bent,
pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to the cord
from the unit to the power socket.
-Avoid overloading AC power plugs and extension cords
beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock.
Extension cord —To help prevent electric shock, do not
use apolarized AC power plug with an extension cord,
receptacle, or other outlet unless the polarized plug can be
completely inserted to prevent exposure of the blades of the
plug.
When not in use —Unplug the AC power cord from the AC
power plug if the unit will not be used for several months or
more. When the cord is plugged in, asmall amount of current
continues to flow to the unit, even when the power is turned
off.
Outdoor Antenna
Power lines —When connecting an outdoor antenna, make
sure it is located away from power lines.
Outdoor antenna grounding —Be sure the antenna system
is properly grounded to provide protection against unexpected
voltage surges or static electricity build-up. Article 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANS1/NFPA 70, provides information
on proper grounding of the mast, supporting structure, and
the lead-in wire to the antenna discharge unit, as well as the
size of the grounding unit, connection to grounding terminals,
and requirements for grounding terminals themselves.
Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code
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Maintenance
Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating
Instructions.
Damaqe Reauirina Service
Have the units serviced by aqualified service technician if:
-The AC power cord or plug has been damaged
-Foreign objects or liquid have gotten inside the unit
-The unit has been exposed to rain or water
-The unit does not seem to operate normally
-The unit exhibits amarked change in performance
-The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.
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SETTING UP
The Dolby Pro Logic system which is the biggest feature of this
stereo system provides you with audio visual entertainment in
your home.
Complete setting and connection of the main unit, supplied
speakers, your TV and video equipment according to the
following procedure.
POSITIONING THE SPEAKERS
To achieve the optimum effects obtainable with the Dolby Pro
Logic system, it is important to position the speakers properly.
Refer to the following illustration to find out the best location in
your room.
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@)Front speakers
@Center speaker
Position in the center of the two front speakers. In addition,
position on or below the TV set, if connecting aTV set to the
unit.
~Surround speakers
Place the surround speakers directly to the side of or slightly
behind the listening area. Align them horizontally, about 1
meter (3.2 feet) above ear height.
sNo sound is heard from the center and surround speakers when
the Dolby Pro Logic and DSP are set to off.
●The center speaker sounds only when the Dolby Pro Logic is
set to on.
CONNECTIONS
Before connecting the AC cord
The rated voltage of your unit shown on the rear panel is
120 VAC. Check that the rated voltage matches your local
voltage.
IMPORTANT
●Connect the speakers, antennas, and all optional equipment
first. Then connect the AC cord in the end.
●The front speaker marked Ron the rear is the right speaker,
and the marked Lis the left speaker.
●There are no difference between the surround speakers. Both
speakers can be connected as L(left) or R(right).
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Connect the supplied antennas.
Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75 Qterminals and the
AM antenna to the AM LOOP terminals.
Connect the front speakers.
Connect the speaker with Rmark to SPEAKERS Rterminals,
and the speaker with Lmark to SPEAKERS Lterminals.
The cords with white stripes should be connected to the 0
terminals and the other cords to the O?erminals.
Connect the surround speakers.
There is no difference between the surround speakers. Both
speakers can be connected as R(right) or L(left).
Connect the surround speaker cords to the SURROUND
SPEAKERS dterminals.
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4Connect the center speaker. To position the antennas
Connect the center speaker cord to the CENTER SPEAKER FM feeder antenna:
~terminal.
5Connect the video equipment.
Connect the VIDEO/AUX jack of this unit to the audio output
jack of the video equipment with an optional audio connecting
cord.
6Connect the Television to the video equipment.
Refer to the Operating Instructions of the connected
equipment for details.
7Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.
To stand the AM antenna on asurface
Fix the claw to the slot.
Extend this antenna horizontally in aT-shape and fix its ends to
the wall.
AM loop antenna:
Position to find the best direction.
●Be sure to connect the speaker cords correctly. Improper
connections can cause short circuits in the SPEAKERS
terminals.
●Do not leave objects generating magnetism near the speakers.
●Do not bring the FM antenna near metal objects or curtain rails.
●Do not bring the AM antenna near other optional equipment,
the stereo system itself, the AC cord or speaker cords, since
noise will be picked up.
●Do not unwind the AM antenna wire.
To mount the surround speakers on the wall
Carefully mount the surround speakers so that the speakers are
firmly secured.
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CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA BEFORE OPERATION
For better FM reception, use of an outdoor antenna
recommended.
Connect the outdoor antenna to the FM 75 Qterminals.
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To connect other optional equipment+ page 22.
REMOTE CONTROL
Inserting batteries
Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and
insert two R6 (size AA) batteries.
R6(AA)
When to replace the batteries
The maximum operational distance between the remote control
and the sensor on the main unit should be approximately 5meters
(16 feet). When this distance decreases, replace the batteries
with new ones.
●If the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of
time, remove the batteries to prevent possible electrolyte
leakage.
●The remote control may not operate correctly when:
-The line of sight between the remote control and the remote
sensor inside the display window is exposed to intense light,
such as direct sunlight
-Other remote controls are used nearby (television, etc.)
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To turn the unit on
CD
Press one of the function buttons (TAPE, TUNER, VIDEO/AUX,
CD).
Playback of the inserted disc or tape begins, or the previously
tuned station is received (Direct Play Function).
The POWER button is also available.
The disc compartment may open and close to reset the unit.
DEMO (Demonstration) mode
When the AC cord is connected for the first time, the display
window demonstrates the functions of the unit. When the power
is turned on, the DEMO display is overridden by the operation
display. When the power is turned off, the DEMO mode is
restored.
To cancel DEMO mode
Press the DEMO button. To reenter, press again.
Illumination guides
Whenever the AC cord is connected or one of the function buttons
is pressed, the buttons for that operation light up or flash.
Example: When the AC cord is connected, the II SET button
flashes as aguide to setting the current time,
Flash windows
The windows on the top of the unit and the cassette decks light
up or flash while the unit is being powered on.
To turn off the light of the top window, press the ■button while
pressing the CD button. To turn back on, repeat the above.
To turn off the light of the cassette decks, press the ■button
while pressing the TAPE button. To turn back on, repeat the
above.
After use
Press the POWER button to turn off the power. The display
changes to the clock.
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SETTING THE CLOCK
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When the AC cord is connected for the first time, the II SET
button flashes.
Set the time as follows while the power is off.
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Press the 11 SET button.
The hour flashes.
Press the 14< DOWN or FFl UP button to
designate the hour.
Press the II SET button to set the hour.
The hour stops flashing and the minute starts flashing.
Press the 14< DOWN or >Pl UP button to
designate the minute.
Press the II SET button to set the minute and
complete setting.
The minute stops flashing on the display and the clock starts
from 00 second.
To correct the current time
Press the POWER button to turn the unit off. Press the El SET
button and carry out steps 1to 5above.
To display the current time
Press the CLOCK button on the remote control. The clock is
displayed for 4seconds.
However, the time cannot be displayed during recording.
To switch to the 24-hour standard
Press the CLOCK button on the remote control and then press
the ❑button within 4seconds.
Repeat the same procedure to restore the 12-hour standard.
If the clock display flashes while the power is off
This is caused by apower interruption. The current time needs
to be reset.
If power is interrupted for more than approximately 24 hours, all
settings stored in memory after purchase need to be reset.
SIMPLE AUDIO ADJUSTMENT
PHONES
VOLUME CONTROL
Turn the VOLUME control on the main unit, or press the VOLUME
buttons on the remote control,
To change the Iefthight balance
Turn the BALANCE control.
BBE SYSTEM
The BBE system enhances the clarity of high-frequency sound,
It also enriches the KARAOKE function to make your voice sound
clear and pleasant.
Press the BBE button.
Each time it is pressed, the level changes. Select one of the
three levels, or the off position to suit your preference.
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SUPER T-BASS SYSTEM
The T-BASS system enhances the realism of low-frequency
sound.
Press the T-BASS button.
Each time it is pressed, the level changes. Select one of the
three levels, or the off position to suit your preference.
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Low freauencv sound mav be distorted when the T-BASS system
is used fora disc or tape in which Iowfrequency sound is originally
emphasized. In this case, cancel the T-BASS system.
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GRAPHIC EQUALIZER DSP SURROUND SYSTEM
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This unit provides the following three different equalization curves.
ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass
POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange
CLASSIC: Enriched sound with heavy bass and fine treble
Press the GEQ button repeatedly until the
equalization curve is displayed. desired
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SOUND ADJUSTMENT DURING
RECORDING
The output volume and tone (except BBE) of the speakers or
headphones may be freely varied without affecting the level of
the recording,
Recording with BBE
The desired source can be recorded with the BBE function to
enhance the clarity of high-frequency sound. When playing back
atape recorded with BBE, it is recommended that BBE be set to
off
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The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) surround circuits can recreate
the effect of sounds reflected from walls or ceilings, to obtain the
sound presence of real environments.
There are three modes with matching graphic equalization
curves.
Press the SURROUND button repeatedly
desired SURROUND mode is displayed.
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(cancel)
Equalization curves are selected automatically to
until the
match the
SURROUND modes and can also be selected or turned off to
suit your preference.
When the music source is monaural
Select LIVE to obtain asimulated stereo effect. When DISCO or
HALL is selected, no sound will be heard from the surround
speakers.
To cancel the selected mode
Press the selected button again. S-OFF is displayed.
While SURROUND mode is off, no sound is heard from the
surround speakers.
To adjust the volume of the surround speakers
Press the MANUAL SELECT button once on the remote control.
“S is displayed for 2seconds. Press the +< DOWN or UP
➤Pbutton on the remote control within these 2seconds.
●The Dolby Pro Logic surround speakers level is also changed.
(See page 17.)
●When aconnected microphone is used, the SURROUND
system is automatically canceled.
●When the DOLBY PRO LOGIC is turned on, the SURROUND
system is automatically canceled.
Using the headphones
Connect headphones to the PHONES jack with astereo standard
plug (06.3 mm, ‘/4 inch).
No sound is output from the speakers while the headphones are
plugged in.
●When the headphones are plugged in, the SURROUND system
and the DOLBY PRO LOGIC are canceled.
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PRESETTING STATIONS
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MONO
TUNER
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Press the T!JNER/BAND button repeatedly to
select the desired band.
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If the power is turned off, the previously tuned station will be
played (Direct Play Function).
Press the 1<4 DOWN or WI UP button to select
astation.
Each time the button is pressed, the frequency changes,
When astation is received, “TUNE is displayed for 2seconds,
During FM stereo reception, (IK3D}Iis displayed.
To search for astation quickly (Auto Search)
Keep the 14< DOWN or ➤Fl UP button pressed until the tuner
starts searching for astation. After tuning in to astation, the
search stops.
To stop the Auto Search manually, press the l<< DOWN or ➤>1
UP button.
●The Auto Search may not stop at stations with very weak
signals.
When an FM stereo broadcast contains noise
Press the REPEAT/MONO TUNER button so that “MONO”
appears on the display.
Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural,
To restore stereo reception, press the button
disappears.
To change the AM tuning interval
The default setting of the AM tuning interval is
so that MONO
10 kHz/step, If
you use this unit in an area where the frequency allocation system
is 9kHz/step, change the tuning interval,
Press the POWER button while pressing the TUNER/BAND
button.
To reset the interval, repeat this procedure.
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When the AM tuning interval is changed, all preset stations (see
“PRESETTING STATIONS) are cleared. The preset stations
have to be set again,
The unit can store atotal of 32 preset stations. When astation
is stored, apreset number is assigned to the station. Use the
preset number to tune into apreset station directly,
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Press the TUNER/BAND button to select aband,
and press the l<< DOWN or ➤>1 UP button to
select astation.
Press the II SET button to store the station.
Astation is assigned apreset number, beginning from 1in
consecutive order for each band.
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Preset number
Repeat steps 1and 2.
The next station will not be stored if atotal of 32 preset stations
have already been stored for all the bands.
To clear apreset station
Select the preset number of the station to be cleared. Then, press
the ■CLEAR button, and press the II SET button within 4
seconds.
The preset numbers of all other stations in the band with higher
numbers are also decreased by one.
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PRESET NUMBER TUNING BASIC OPERATIONS
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Use the remote control to select the preset number directly.
7Press the TUNEFUBAND button to select aband.
2Press the numeric buttons to select apreset
number.
Example:
To select preset number 25, press the +10, +10 and 5 buttons.
To select preset number 10, press the +10 and Obuttons.
Selecting apreset number on the main unit
Press the TUNER/BAND button to select aband. Then, press
the <EDIRECTION/PRESET button repeatedly.
Each time the button is pressed, the next highest number is
selected.
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About cassette tapes
●To prevent accidental erasure, break off the plastic tabs
on the cassette tape after recording with ascrewdriver or
other pointed tool.
Side A
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To record on the tape again, cover the tab openings with
adhesive tape, etc. (On Type II tapes, take care not to
cover the Type II tape detection slot.)
●120-minute or longer tapes are extremely thin and easily
deformed or damaged. They are not recommended.
cTake up any slack in the tape with apencil or similar tool
before use. Slack tape may break or jam in the mechanism.
DOLBY NR system
The Dolby Noise Reduction system reduces tape hiss noise.
For optimum performance when playing back atape
recorded with the DOLBY NR system, turn on the DOLBY
NR system. /
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INSERTING TAPES
●On deck 1, tapes are always played back on both sides.
On deck 2, you can select areverse mode to play back one or
both sides.
●Use Type I(normal), Type 11(high/CrOp) or Type IV (metal)
tapes for playback.
Press theTAPE button and press the& EJECT mark
to open the cassette holder.
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Insert atape with the exposed side down. Push the cassette
holder to close.
To select areverse mode (deck 2only)
Each time the REV MODE button is pressed, the reverse mode
changes.
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To play one side only, turn on =.
To play from front side to back side once only, turn on Z).
To play both sides repeatedly,
●When tapes are loaded in
indicates Continuous Play.
turn on C=).
both decks, =) in the display
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PILAYING BACK A TAPE MUSIC SENSOR
DO1.BY
Insert atape,
1Press the DOLBY NR button and turn Dolby NR
on or off to match the playback tape.
For tapes recorded with DOLBY NR, turn on IIU NR.
For tapes recorded without DOLBY NR, turn off DO NR.
2Press the +➤button to start play.
The tape counter indicates
the tape running length.
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Playback side of the tape
➤:The front side is being played (forward).
<: The back side is being played (reverse).
When tapes are loaded in both decks
Press the TAPE button first to select adeck.
The selected deck number is displayed.
To stop play, press the ❑button.
To pause play (deck 2only), press the II button. To resume
play, press again.
To change the playback side, press the 4> DIRECTION/
PRESET button in play or pause mode.
To fast forward or rewind, press the <+ or E> button in
stop mode. Then press the ■button to stop the tape.
To start play when the power is off (Direct Play Function)
Press the TAPE button. The power is turned on and play of the
inserted tape begins.
If there is a4-second or longer blank between each track, a
search for the beginning of the current or next track during
playback can be done easily.
When the Findicator of the +E button is flashing, press
the >b button to move to the next track or the <4 button to
move to the beginning of the current track.
When the <indicator of the +> button is flashing, press
the +< button to move to the next track, or the k> button to
move to the beginning of the current track.
The search function uses amusic sensor that may not be able
to detect tracks for tapes with:
●Blanks of less than 4seconds between tracks
●Noisy blanks
●Long passages of low-end sound
●Low overall recording levels
CONTINUOUS PLAY
After playback on one deck finishes, the tape in the other deck
will start to play without interruption.
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Insert tapes into deck 1and deck 2.
Press the TAPE/DECKl/2 button to select the
deck to be played back first.
Press the REV MODE button to select Z).
Press the <> button to start playback.
Playback continues until the ❑button is pressed.
To set the tape counter to 0000
Press the ❑CLEAR button in stop mode.
The counter is also set to 0000 when the cassette holder is
opened.
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BASIC OPERATIONS PLAYING DISCS
LOADING DISCS DISCCHANGE
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Load discs.
Press the CD button, then press the= OPEN/CLOSE
button to open the disc compartment. Load disc(s)
with the label side up.
To play ona or two discs, place the discs on tray 1 and 2.
To play three discs, press the DISC CHANGE button to rotate
the trays after placing two discs. Place the third disc on~ray 3.
Close the disc compartment by pressing the =OPEN/CLOSE
button.
DISC CHANGE
Tray 1
Tray number of the
Total playing time disc to be played
Total number of tracks
RANDOM
REPEAT
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To play all discs in the disc compartment, press the
<› button.
Play begins with the disc on tray 1.
Elapsed playing time
Numbe; of track
being played
To play one disc only, press one of the DISC DIRECT
PLAY buttons.
The selected disc is played once.
To stop play, press the ■button.
To pause play, press the 11button. To resume play, press again.
To search for aparticular point during playback, keep the
<+ or ›~ button pressed and release the button at the desired
point.
To skip to the beginning of atrack during playback, press
the ++ or ➤>button repeatedly.
To ramove discs, press the =OPEN/CLOSE button.
To start play when the power is off (Direct Play Function)
Press the CD button. The power is turned on and play of the
loaded disc(s) begins.
To replace discs before play, press the =OPEN/CLOSE button
to open the disc compartment.
To check the remaining time
Press the CD EDIT/CHECK button during play. The amount of
time remaining until all tracks finish playing is displayed. To
restore the play time display, repeat the above again.
Selecting atrack with the remote control
1Press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons to select adisc.
2Press the numeric buttons and the +1Obutton to select a
track.
Example:
To select the 25th track, press the +1O,+1Oand 5 buttons.
To select the 10th track, press the +1Oand Obuttons.
The selected track starts to play and continues to the end of
that disc.
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Replacing discs during play
While one disc is playing, the other discs can be replaced without
interrupting play.
1Press the DISC CHANGE button.
2Remove the discs and replace with other discs.
3Press the =OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc
compartment.
●When loading an 8-cm (3-inch) disc, put it onto the inner circle
of the tray.
●Do not place more than one compact disc on one disc tray.
●Do not tilt the unit with discs loaded. Doing so may cause
malfunctions,
RANDOM PLAY
All the tracks on the selected disc or on all the discs can be
played randomly,
Press the RANDOM button on the remote control.
RANDOM lights up on the display.
To cancel random play, press again.
●Even if the +< button is pressed, apreviously played track
cannot be skipped. The unit returns to the beginning of the
current track only.
●Direct selection of the tracks with the numeric buttons is not
possible,
REPEAT PLAY
Asingle disc or all the discs can be played repeatedly.
Press the REPEAT button on the remote control.
Clights up on the display.
To cancel repeat play, press again.
PROGRAMMED PLAY
Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from any of the inserted
Use the
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remote control.
1Press the PRGM button twice in stop mode.
The PRGM indicator flashes on the display.
2
3
4
5
Press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons to
select adisc.
The selected disc is indicated in red on the display.
Go to the next step when the tray stops rotating.
Press the numeric buttons and the +10 button to
program atrack.
Example:
To select the 25th track, press the +1O,+1Oand 5 buttons.
To select the 10th track, press the +10 and Obuttons.
Total playing time of
Program number the selected tracks
Selected track number Total number of
selected tracks
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other tracks.
Press the +> button to start play.
To check the program
Each time the +< or ➤>button is pressed in stop mode, a
disc number, track number, and program number will be
displayed.
To clear the program
Press the ■CLEAR button in stop mode.
To add tracks to the program
Before playing, repeat steps 2 and 3. The track will be
programmed after the last track. ❑
To change the programmed tracks
Clear the program and repeat all the steps again
During the programmed play, the CD EDIT/CHECK, DISC
CHANGE, RANDOM, DISC DIRECT PLAY and numeric buttons
do not function.
●When the PRGM button is pressed once in step 1, the unit
enters the KARAOKE PROGRAM (page 20).
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BASIC RECORDING
This section explains how to record from the tuner, CD player, or
external equipment.
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Preparation
●Set the tape to the point where recording will start.
sUse Type I(normal) and Type II (high/CrOz) tapes for recording.
7Insert the tape to be recorded on into deck 2.
Insertthe tape withthe sideto be recordedonfirst facing
out from the unit and the exposed side down.
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2Press the REV MODE button to select the reverse
mode.
To record on one side only, turn on 1.
To record on both sides, turn on Z> or C=).
3Press the DOLBY NR button to turn Dolby NR on
or off.
To record with DOLBY NR, turn on DO NR.
To record without DOLBY NR, turn off an NR.
4Press one of the function buttons and prepare
the source to be recorded.
To record from aCD, press the CD button and load the
disc(s).
To record from aradio broadcast, press the TUNER button
and tune in to astation.
To record from the connected source, press the VIDEO/
AUX button and play.
5Press the ●REC/REC MUTE button to start
recording.
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When the selected function is CD, playback and recording
start simultaneously.
To stop recording, press the 1button.
To pause recording, press the 1Ibutton. (Applicable when the
source is TUNER, VIDEO/AUX.) To resume recording, press
again.
To start recording with the remote control
First press the ●/0 REC/REC MUTE button, and then press
the <› button within 2seconds.
INSERTING BLANK SPACES
Insertion of 4-second blank spaces enables activation of the
Music Sensor function. (Applicable when the source is TUNER
or VIDEO/AUX.)
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2
Press the .’ REC/REC MUTE button during recording or
while in recording pause mode.
~on the display flashes for 4seconds and the tape runs
without recording. After 4seconds, the deck enters the
recording pause mode.
Press the 1Ibutton to resume recording.
To insert ablank space of less than 4seconds, press the.
REC/REC MUTE button again while llEtd is flashing.
To insert blank spaces of more than 4seconds, after the
deck enters recording pause mode, press the ●REC/REC MUTE
button again. Each time the button is pressed, a4-second blank
space is added.
To erase arecording
Make sure the microphone is not connected to this unit.
1
2
3
4
Insert the tape to be erased into deck 2 and press the TAPE/
DECK 1/2 button to display “TAPE 2.
Set the tape to the point where the erasure is to be started.
Set the reverse mode by pressing the REV MODE button.
Press the ●REC/REC MUTE button to start the erasure.
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DUBBING ATAPE MANUALLY DUBBING THE WHOLE TAPE
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Preparation
●Set the tape to the point where recording will start.
●The reverse mode is automatically set to =.
Note that recording will be done on one side of the tape
1
2
3
4
5
Press the TAPE button.
Insert the original tape into deck 1and the tape
to be recorded on into deck 2.
Insert the tapes with the sides to be played back or recorded
on first facing out from the unit.
Press the DOLBY NR button to turn off the Dolby
NR.
DUNR on the display goes out.
Press the TAPE/DECK 1/2 button to select
deck 1.
TAPE 1is displayed.
Press the @REC/REC MUTE button to start
recording.
Playing and recording start simultaneously.
To stop dubbing
Press the Wbutton.
To set the Dolby NR when playing back the dubbed tape
Press the DOLBY NR button and turn Dolby NR on or off to
match the original tape,
This function allows you to make exact copies of both sides of
the original tape. The reverse side of both tapes will start
simultaneously as soon as the longer tape has been reversed.
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●Dubbing does not start from apoint halfway in the tape.
●The reverse mode is automatically set to =1.
●The Dolby NR does not affect recording.
1
2
3
Press the TAPE button.
Insert the original tape into deck tand the tape
to be recorded on into deck 2.
Insert each tape with the side to be played back or recorded
on first facing out from the unit.
Press the SYNC DUB button once or twice to start ❑
recording.
@For recording at normal speed, press it once to display
N-DUB. -
@For recording at high speed, press it twice to display
DUB. i-
The tapes are rewound to the beginning of the front sides,
and recording starts.
To stop dubbing
Press the ■button.
To set the Dolby NR when playing back the dubbed tape
Press the DOLBY NR button and turn Dolby NR on or off to
match the original tape.
●Recording does not start, if the erasure prevention tab on either
side of the tape is broken off.
sIf the leader segment of the tape to be recorded on is longer
than that of the original tape, recording on the reverse side
may stop midway through the recording. In this case, dub each
side manually following the procedure in “DUBBING ATAPE
MANUALLY”.
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6First press the ●/0 REC/REC MUTE button and
Al EDIT RECORDING
The Al edit function enables CD recording without worrying about
tape length and track length. When aCD is inserted, the unit
automatically calculates track lengths. If necessary, the order of
tracks is rearranged so that no track is cut short.
(Al: Artificial Intelligence)
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Al edit recording will not start from apoint halfway into the tape.
The tape must be recorded from the beginning of either side.
Use the remote control from stem 3to 6.
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2
3
4
5
Insert the tape into deck 2, and press the DOLBY
NR button to turn Dolby NR on or off.
Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out
from the unit.
Press the CD button and load the disc(s).
Press the EDIT/CHECK button once.
“EDIT” lights up and “Al” flashes on the display.
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Each time it is pressed, the display changes as follows.
Al EDIT —PRGM EDIT
Press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons to
select adisc.
Press the numeric buttons to designate the tape
length.
10to 99 minutes can be specified.
Example: When using a60-minute tape, press the 6and O
buttons.
In afew seconds, the microcomputer determines the tracks
to be recorded on each side of the tape.
●The << and ›~ buttons are also available to designate
the tape length. Remaining Selected
Tape length time of side Atracks for side A
then press the 4> button within 2seconds to
start recording.
The tape is rewound to the beginning of the front side, the
lead segment is played through for 10 seconds, and recording
starts. When recording on the front (side A) ends, recording
on the back (side B) starts.
To stop recording
Press the ■button. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.
To clear the edit program
Press the ■CLEAR button twice so that “EDIT” disappears on
the display.
To check the order of the programmed track numbers
Before recording, press the EDIT/CHECK button to select side
Aor B, and press the <~ or ➤>button repeatedly.
Program Programmed
number track numbers
Tape side Track number
To add tracks from other discs to the edit program
If there is any time remaining on the tape after step 5, you can
add tracks from other discs in the CD compartment
1Press the EDIT/CHECK button to select side Aor B.
2Press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons to select adisc.
3Press the numeric buttons to select tracks.
❑goes out and mstarts flashing on the display.
Atrack which has aplaying time longer than the remaining
time cannot be programmed.
4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more tracks.
Time on cassette tapes and editing time
The actual cassette recording time is usually alittle longer than
the specified recording time printed on the label. This unit can
program tracks to use the extra time. When the total recording
time is alittle longer than the tape’s specified recording time
after editing, the display shows the extra time (without aminus
mark), instead of the time remaining on the tape (with the minus
mark).
●Recording is inhibited if the erasure prevention tab on either
side of the tape is broken off.
●The Al edit function cannot be used with discs containing 31
tracks or more.
Tape side A(front side)
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PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING
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4,5
8
Programmed edit function enables CD recording while checking
the remaining time on each side of the tape as the tracks are
programmed,
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The programmed edit recording will not start from apoint halfway
in the tape. The tape must be recorded from the beginning of
either side.
Use the remote control from steps 3to 8.
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2
3
4
5
Insert the tape into deck 2, and press the DOLBY
NR button to turn Dolby NR on or off.
Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out
from the unit.
Press the CD button and load the disc(s).
Press the E131T/CHECK button twice.
“EDIT” lights up and “PRGM” flashes on the display.
Press the numeric buttons to designate the tape
length.
10 to 99 minutes can be specified.
Example: When using a60-minute tape, press the 6 and O
buttons. Maximum recording
Tape length time for side A
II
Tape side A(front side)
Press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons to
select adisc and press the numeric buttons to
program atrack.
Example: To select the 10th track of disc 2, press DISC
DIRECT PLAY 2 and the numeric buttons +10 and O.
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7
8
Repeat step 5for the rest of the tracks for side A.
Atrack whose playing time is longer than the remaining time
cannot be programmed.
Remaining time
of side A
Total number Programmed
of programmed tracks
tracks
Press the EDIT/CHECK button to select side B
and program the tracks for side B.
After confirming Bon the display, repeat step 5.
Tape side B(reverse side)
Press the ./0 REC/REC MUTE button and then
press the +➤button within 2seconds to start
recording.
The tape is rewound to the beginning of the front side, the
lead segment is played through for 10 seconds, and recording
starts. When recording on the front side (A) ends, recording
on the back side (B) starts.
To stop recording
Press the ■button. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.
To check the order of the programmed track numbers
Before recording, press the EDIT/CHECK button to select side
Aor B, and press the ++ or EF button repeatedly.
Program number
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Track number Programmed
track numbers
To change the program of each side
Press the EDIT/CHECK button to select side Aor B, and press
the ■CLEAR button to clear the program of the selected side.
Then program tracks again.
To clear the edit program
Press the ■button twice so that “EDIT disappears on the display.
Recording is inhibited if the erasure prevention tab on either side
of the tape is broken off.
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The Dolby Pro Logic feature and the center and rear speakers
(standard) assure full-scale home theater sound. When playing
back laser discs or video software that have been specially
recorded with four-channel sound (left, right, center, rear) and
steering logic (for sound directionality), astonishingly realistic
sound surrounds the listener to create anew level of audio/visual
entertainment.
Independent control of the four sound channels allows the listener
to enjoy the same type of sound reproduction experienced in
movie theaters. Voices are reproduced in the front and center
sound field, while ambient sounds like cars and crowds are
reproduced on all sides of the listener for an incredibly lifelike
audio/video experience. Please read the following carefully to
“tune” the system’s output to match the characteristics of your
listening space.
Check the following:
●Before using the DOLBY PRO LOGIC, adjust the proper
balance of speaker sound levels.
●Make sure the supplied speakers are properly connected and
positioned. (See page 3)
●Make sure the TV set and video unit are properly connected.
(See page 4)
●Make sure the laser disc, video tape, etc. ,support
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ADJUSTING SPEAKER LEVEL BALANCE
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The unit is equipped with abuilt-in test signal generator called a
noise sequencer for easy balance adjustment of all four channels.
The sequencer outputs anoise signal that “travels” from channel
to channel, enabling the simple adjustment of sound level to
achieve, at the listening position, the same apparent loudness
from each channel.
Use the remote control.
1
2
Press the DOLBY PRO LOGIC button to select
NORMAL.
If PHANTOM or3CH LOGIC appears, press the DOLBY PRO
LOGIC button repeatedly until NORMAL is selected.
Press the MANUAL SELECT (TEST) button and
hold it down for about four seconds-until “L-CH”
Anoise signal is sent to each channel in turn in the following
sequence.
rL-CH: Left speaker —R-CH: Right speaker
S: Surround speakers —C: Center speaker J
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3Adjust the sound level of the center and the
surround speakers.
While “C” or “S” is displayed, press the DOWN 1<< or UP
FM button to adjust the volume of the center or surround
speakers to match the level of the left and right speakers.
To adjust the balance between the left and right speakers,
use the BALANCE control while “L” or “R is displayed.
4Press the MANUAL SELECT (TEST) button again
to stop the noise signal.
If the surround speakers volume of the DSP is changed (See
page 7), the DOLBY PRO LOGIC level is also changed.
About the channels
The left and right speakers create the stereo effect.
The center speaker helps achieve precise sound positioning
over abroad sound field.
The rear-mounted surround speakers enhance the “depth” of
the sound field.
To change the delay time
The surround speakers reproduce sounds asplit second after
the front speakers. The delay is initially set to 20 ms
(milliseconds).
To change this standard delay time, press the MANUAL SELECT
(TEST) button on the remote control three times in NORMAL
mode (or twice in PHANTOM mode) so that “T” is displayed.
Then, press the DOWN 1<4 or UP ➤>1 button. Each time one of
the buttons is pressed, the delay time changes as shown below.
20ms* 30ms
To change the sound levels after adjusting the balance
with the noise sequencer
The sound levels of the center or surround speakers can be
adjusted during playback of laser discs or video software.
1
2
Press the MANUAL SELECT (TEST) button on the remote
control once or twice to select “C (center) or “S” (surround).
While the “C” or “S” is displayed, press the DOWN 1<< or UP
➤>1 button on the remote control to adjust the volume.

PLAY WITH DOLBY PRO LOGIC MICROPHONE MIXING
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1Start playback of the video source.
2Press the DOLBY PRO LOGIC button.
NORMAL is selected, and the playback sound has the DOLBY
PRO LOGIC effect,
To cancel Dolby Pro Logic mode
Press the DOLBY PRO LOGIC button repeatedly until P-oFF is
displayed,
ADDITIONAL DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODES
In addition to the NORMAL mode, this unit is also equipped with
the PHANTOM and the 3CH LOGIC modes.
PHANTOM mode: Use this mode when no center speaker is
connected, The center channel signals are output through the
left and right speakers.
3CH LOGIC mode: Use this mode when no surround speakers
are connected. This mode reproduces rear sounds through the
front speakers.
To select PHANTOM or 3CH LOGIC
Press the DOLBY PRO LOGIC button to run through the mode
choices for selection in the following sequence,
rNORMAL ~PHANTOM ~3CH LOGIC 7
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10 adjust the balance of connected speaker sound levels
Carry out steps 2to 4 on page 17.
●Depending on the sound source and/or listening conditions, a
surround effect may not be obtained even when the DOLBY
PRO LOGIC is on.
●The full DOLBY PRO LOGIC effect cannot be obtained when
using software without ❑BIOULEYSURROUNLI mark. In this case, use
the SURROUND system instead. (See page 7,)
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4
Two microphones (not supplied) can be connected to this unit,
allowing you to sing along to music sources.
Use microphones with mini plugs (03.5 mm, ‘/B inch),
Before connecting amicrophone
Set the MIC MIXING control to MIN.
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2
3
4
Connect your microphones to the MIC 1and MIC
2jacks. MIC 1MIC 2
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Press one of the function buttons to select the ❑
source to be mixed, and play the source.
Adjust the volume and tone of the source.
Adjust the microphone volume with the MIC
MIXING control.
The volume of both microphones is adjusted simultaneously.
To echo the microphone sound
Press the MANUAL SELECT button on the remote control once
and then press the 44 or ➤>button. The display changes
as follows.
MAX (maximum) +–3 Q–6 ,,,, –15 +MIN (minimum)
cMake sure the SURROUND and the DOLBY PRO LOGIC are
turned off before pressing the MANUAL SELECT button.
To record microphone sound mixed with source sound
Follow the procedure for recording from the sound source (see
page 13).
The SYNC DUB button cannot be used for mixing recording.
When not using the microphones
Set the MIC MIXING control to MIN and remove the microphones
from the MIC jacks.
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●When aconnected microphone is used, the SURROUND
system and the DOLBY PRO LOGIC are automatically
canceled.
●If amicrophone is held too near the speakers, ahowling sound
may be produced. In this case, hold the microphone away
from the speakers, or decrease the sound level using the MIC
MIXING control.
●If sound through the microphone is extremely loud, it may be
distorted. In this case, turn the MIC MIXING control toward
MIN.
Recommended microphones
The use of unidirectional type microphones is recommended to
prevent howling. Contact your local Aiwa dealer for details.
VOCAL FADEIUMULTIPLEX FUNCTIONS
VOCAL FADER/
MULTIPLEX
This unit can use discs or tapes as Karaoke sources.
Press the VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX button repeatedly
to select the vocal fader or multiplex function.
Use the vocal fader function for ordinary discs or tapes.
Use the multiplex function for multi audio discs or tapes.
Each time the VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX button is pressed,
one of these functions is selected cyclically.
Vocal Fader
The singer’s voice becomes softer
than the accompaniment.
Auto Vocal Fader*’
The singer’s voice becomes softer
only while there is audio input through
amicrophone.
Multiplex*2
The sound on the left (or right) channel
is heard from both speakers, and the
sound on the right (or left) channel is
muted.
Auto Multiplex’!
The sound on the left (or right) channel is
heard from both speakers, and the sound
on the right channel is muted only while
there is audio input through amicrophone.
Cancel
‘1To change the time lag setting of the Auto Vocal Fader
or Auto Multiplex function
When Auto Vocal Fader or Auto Multiplex is selected, “A-W” or
“A-MPX” is displayed for 3seconds and changes to the selected
function name. After the selected function name is displayed,
hold down the VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX button until the
desired time lag setting, SLOW or FAST, is selected.
SLOW
Fade out of original singer’svoice returns to the normal level
ifthere isnoaudio inputfromthe microphonewithin2seconds.
FAST
Fade out of original singer’svoice returns to the normal level
if there is no audio input from the microphone within 0.5
seconds.
When the power is turned off, the Auto vocal fader and Auto
multiplex restore to SLOW.
*2T0 change the muted channel of the Multiplex function
When Multiplex is selected, “MPX-L” is displayed for 3seconds
and changes to selected function name. After the selected
function name is displayed, hold down the VOCAL FADER/
MULTIPLEX button until the channel to be output from both
speakers, MPX-L or MPX-R, is selected.
MPX-L
The sound on the left channel is heard from both speakers
and the sound on the rightchannel is muted.
MPX-R
The sound on the rightchannel is heard from both speakers
and the sound on the left channel is muted.
When the power is turned off, the Multiplex restores to MPX-L.
When using the remote control
Press the KARAOKE button.
●The VOCAL FADER functions may not operate correctly with
the following kinds of CDs or tapes.
-Those with monaural sound
-Those recorded with strong echoes
-Those with the vocal part recorded on the right or left side of
the sound width
●While the VOCAL FADER function is on, the sound is output
as monaural.
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