Aiwa NSX-DS50 User manual
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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Stereo
System
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MANUAL
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INSTRUCCIONES
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MODE
D'EMPLO!
NSX-DS55
DIGITAL
AUDIO
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information
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OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK|
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NOT
OPEN
“CAUTION:TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
REMOVE
COVER
(OR
BACK).
NO
USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL.”
PRECAUTIONS
Read
these
Operating
Instructions
carefully
and
completely
before
operating
the
unit.
All
precautions
on
this
booklet
and
on
the
unit
should
be
strictly
followed.
Keep
the
Operating
Instructions
for
future
reference.
Installation
1
Water
and
moisture
—
Do
not
use
this unit
near
water,
such
as
near
a
bathtub,
washbowl,
swimming
pool,
or
the
like.
2
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).
3
Mounting
surface
—
Place
the
unit
ona
flat,
even
surface.
4
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
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
a
bookcase,
cabinet,
or
airtight
rack
where
ventilation
may
be
impeded.
5
Objects
and
liquid
entry
—
Take
care
that
objects
or
liquids
do
not
get
inside
the
unit
through
the
ventilation
openings.
6
Carts
and
stands
—
When
placed
or
mounted
on
a
stand
or
cart,
the
unit
should
be
moved
with
care.
Quick
stops,
excessive
force,.and
uneven
surfaces
may
cause
the
yy.
b|
unit
or-cart
fo
overturn
or
fall.
7
Condensation
—
Moisture
may
form
on
the
CD
pickup
lens
when:
-
The
unit
is
moved
from
a
cold
spot
to
a
warm
spot
-
The
heating
system
has
just
been
turned
on
-
The
unit
is
used
in
a
very
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
a
few
hours,
then
try
to operate
again.
8
Wall
or
ceiling
mounting
—
The
unit
should
not
be
mounted
on
a
wall
or
ceiling,
unless
specified
in
the
Operating
Instructions.
Electric
Power
1
Power
sources
—
Connect
this
unit
only
to
power
sources
specified
in
the
Operating
Instructions,
and
as
marked
on
the
unit.
2
Polarization
—
Asa
safety
feature,
some
units
are
equipped
with
polarized
AC
power
plugs
which
can
only
be
inserted
one
way
into
a
power
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
a
qualified
service
technician
to
service
or
replace
the
outlet.
To
avoid
defeating
the
safety
feature
of
the
polarized
plug,
do
not
force
it
into
a
power
outlet.
3
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
firmly
secured
to
avoid
being
severely
bent,
pinched,
or
walked
upon.
Pay
particular
attention
to
the
cord
from
the
unit
to
the
power
outlet.
-
Avoid
overloading
AC
outlets
and
extension
cords
beyond
their
capacity,
as
this
could
result
in
fire
or
shock.
4
Extension
cord
—
To
help
prevent
electric
shock,
do
not
use
a
polarized
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.
5
When
not
in
use
—
Unplug
the
AC
power
cord
from
the
power
outlet
if
the
unit
will
not
be
used
for
several
months
or
more.
When
the
cord
is
plugged
in,
a
smal!
amount
of
current
continues
to
flow
to
the
unit,
even
when
the
power
is
turned
off.
Outdoor
Antenna
1
Power
lines
—
When
connecting
an
outdoor
antenna,
make
sure
it
is
located
away
from
power
lines.
2
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,
ANSI/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
ANTENNA
IN
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE
UNIT
GROUND
CLAMP.
(NEC
SECTION
ELECTRIC
810-20)
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
NEC
POWER
SERVICE
Graal
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE
SYSTEM
GROUND
CLAMPS
(NEC
ART
250
PARTH)
-—-NEC-NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE
Maintenance
Clean
the
unit
only
as
recommended
in
the
Operating
Instructions.
Damage
Requiring
Service
Have
the
units
serviced
by
a
qualified
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
a
marked
change
in
performance
-
The
unit
has
been
dropped,
or
the
cabinet
has
been
damaged
DO
NOT
ATTEMPT
TO
SERVICE
THE
UNIT
YOURSELF.
sO
OWNER'S
RECORD
Record
the
model
number
and
serial
number
of
your
set
(found
at
the
rear
of
your
set)
below.
Refer
to
them
when
contacting
your
Aiwa
dealer.
Model
No.
Serial
No.
lnwrfiine
As
an
ENERGY
STAR®
Partner,
AIWA
has
determined
that
this
product
meets
the
ENERGY
STAR®
guidelines
for
energy
efficiency.
System
and
accessories
NSX-DS50
CX-NDS50
Compact
disc
stereo
cassette
receiver
SX-NAJ502
Front
speakers
SX-R290
Surround
speakers
SX-C610
Center
speaker
NSX-DS55
CX-NDS55
Compact
disc
stereo
cassette
receiver
SX-NAJ502
Front
speakers
SX-R290
Surround
speakers
SX-C610
Center
speaker
TS-WM6
Subwoofer
Remote
control
FM
antenna
AM
antenna
PREPARATIONS
Connection
Plug
in
the
AC
power
cord
to
the
AC
power
outlet
affer
all
other
connections
are
made.
Surround
speaker
Surround
speaker
aS
ee
2
DVD
player
etc.
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oe
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VIDEO/
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|
G
en
4
TAUX/DvD
oe
ey
Connect
the
front
speakers.
Connect
the
right
front
speaker
to
the
FRONT
SPEAKERS
R
terminals
and
the
left
to
the
FRONT
SPEAKERS
L
terminals.
The
speaker
cords
with
the
white
stripes
go
to
the
@
terminals.
Connect
the
surround
speakers.
Connect
each
surround
speaker
cord
to
the
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
R
jack
or
the
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
L
jack.
Connect
the
center
speaker.
Connect
the
center
speaker
cord
to
the
CENTER
SPEAKER
jack.
Connect
the
subwoofer
(only
for
NSX-DS55).
Connect
the
subwoofer
cord
to
the
SUB
WOOFER
jack.
©
Refer
to
the
Operating
Instructions
of
TS-WME6
for
the
details.
G
UB
wi02
F
5
Connect
the
supplied
antennas.
Connect
the
FM
antenna
to
the
FM
75
Q
terminals
and
the
AM
antenna
to
the
AM
LOOP
terminals.
Connect
the
video
equipment
(DVD
player,
player,
video
tape
player,
etc.).
Ifthe
video
equipment
has
an
OPTICAL
OUT
jack:
Remove
the
dust
cap
@
from
the
DIGITAL
IN
(PCM/
DOLBY
DIGITAL)
OPTICAL
(VIDEO/AUX/DVD)
jack
of
this
unit.
Then,
connect
the
OPTICAL
OUT
jack
to
the
DIGITAL
IN
(PCM/DOLBY
DIGITAL)
OPTICAL
(VIDEO/AUX/DVD)
jack
with
an
optional
optical
connecting
cord.
To
activate
the
spectrum
analyzer
and
enable
recording,
connect
the
digital
equipment
also
by
analog
connection
to
the
VIDEO/AUX/DVD
jacks
(see
below).
Ifthe
video
equipment
does
not
have
a
digital
out
jack:
Connect
the
AUDIO
OUT
jacks
of
the
video
equipment
to
the
VIDEO/AUX/DVD
jacks
of
this
unit
with
an
optional
audio
connecting
cord
with
RCA
phono
plugs
(red
plug
to
the
R
jack,
white
plug
to
the
L
jack).
eWhen
connecting
an
LD
player
via
its
AC-3
RF
OUT
jack,
use
an
RF
demodulator
to
separate
the
analog
visual
signals
and
the
digital
audio
signals.
Refer
to
the
Operating
Instructions
of
the
LD
player.
Connect
the
television
to
the
video
equipment.
Refer
to
the
Operating
Instructions
of
the
connected
equipment
for
details.
Connect
the
AC
power
cord
to
an
AC
outlet.
When
the
AC
power
cord
is
connected
to an
AC
outlet
for
the
first
time,
DEMO
appears
on
the
display.
To
deactivate
the
DEMO,
press
DEMO/ECO.
¢
Do
not
short-circuit
the
and
©
speaker
cord
leads.
¢Do
not
leave
objects
generating
magnetism
or
objects
affected
by
magnetism
near
the
speakers.
To
mount
the
surround
speakers
on
the
wall
Mount
each
speaker
on
a
spot
that
can
hold
its
weight.
Positioning
the
speakers
To
achieve
the
optimum
effects
obtainable
with
the
Dolby
Digital
or
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.
AIWA
disclaims
any
responsibility
for
injury
to
persons
or
other
accidents
caused
by
not
fitting
the
surround
speakers
properly
or
if
the
place
of
the
installation
is
not
suitable.
L&R:
Front
speakers
C:
Center
speaker
Position
in
the
center
of
the
two
front
speakers.
In
addition,
position
on
or
below
the
TV
set,
if
connecting
a
TV
set
to
the
unit.
LS&RS:
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.
SW:
Subwoofer
Place
the
subwoofer
on
the
floor
close
to
a
wall
or
in
a
corner
of
the
room.
¢
Sound
output
from
the
center
and
the
surround
speakers
is
only
available
when
the
Dolby
Digital
system
or
the
Dolby
Pro
Logic
system
is
activated
with
the
appropriate
setting.
6
Remote
control
Detach
the
battery
compartment
lid
at
the
rear
of
the
remote
control
and
insert
two
R6
(size
AA)
batteries
with
correct
polarity.
R6(AA)
e
Replace
the
batteries
with
new
ones
when
the
operational
distance
between
the
remote
control
and
main
unit
becomes
shorter.
Remove
the
batteries
if
the
unit
is
not
going
to
be
used
for
an
extended
period
of
time.
¢
The
remote
contro!
may
not
operate
if it
is
used
under
intense
sunlight,
etc.,
or
if
its
line
of
sight
is
obstructed.
PARTS
AND
CONTROLS
Main
unit:
rear
Dynamic
Integrated
Neo
Amplifier
@
DIGITAL
IN
(PCM/DOLBY
DIGITAL)
__
|Sabrand-new
amplifier
system
where
clear
mid-to-high
range
OPTICAL
(VIDEO/AUX/DVD)
jack
frequency
sound,
as
well
as
rich
low
frequency
sound,
can
be
Accepts
Dolby
Digital
signals
as
well
as
PCM
signals
reproduced
and
listeners
can
enjoy
the
close-to-original
sound
(conventional
digital
audio
signals,
used,
for
example
with
less
distortion
at
either
high
or
low
volume
levels.
in
audio
CDs)
from
external
digital
equipment.
When
this
jack
is
not
being
used,
attach
the
supplied
dust
cap.
@
SURROUND
SPEAKERS4
jacks
Connect
the
speaker
cord
of
the
supplied
surround
speakers
here.
©
AM
LOOP,
FM
75
terminals
Plug
in
the
supplied
AM
and
FM
antennas
here.
©
CENTER
SPEAKER{
jack
Connect
the
speaker
cord
of
the
supplied
center
speaker
here.
SUB
WOOFER{
jack
Connect
the
speaker
cord
of
the
supplied
subwoofer
(only
for
NSX-DS55)
or
an
optional
powered
subwoofer
with
a
built-in
amprifier
here.
©
VIDEO/AUX/DVD
jacks
Accepts
analog
sound
signals
from
external
equipment.
©
FRONT
SPEAKERS“
terminals
Connect
the
speaker
cord
of
the
supplied
front
speakers
here.
@
AC
power
cord
Main
unit:
front
@
POWER
OSTANDBY/ON
Switches
the
unit
on
and
off
(standby).
DEMO/ECO
When
the
unit
is
turned
off:
switches
DEMO
on
and
off.
When
the
unit
is
turned
on:
enters
ECO
or
dimmer
setting
mode.
SURROUND
Selects
a
Dolby
Surround
mode.
GEQ
Selects
a
sound
equalization
curve.
BBE
Enhances
high
frequency
sound.
T-BASS/LFE
Emphasizes
low
frequency
sound
and
adjusts
the
low-
frequency
effect
level
of
the
Dolby
Digital
sound.
14)
8
PHONES
jack
Plug
in
here
an
optional
headphones
set
with
a
standard
stereo
plug
(26.3
mm).
Speaker
output
is
canceled.
MCLEAR
CD
and
Tape:
stops
playback.
Radio:
clears
a
station
preset.
»
PRESET
CD
and
Tape:
starts
playback.
Radio:
tunes
into
a
preset
station.
<<4/1I<<
DOWN,
PP/P>PIUP
TUNING
CD:
skips
to
a
previous
or
a
succeeding
track
when
pressed,
searches
a
track
in
fast
forward
or
fast
reverse
playback
when
held
down.
Tape:
fast
forwards
or
rewinds
the
tape.
Radio:
manually
tunes
down
or
up
within
the
band.
HISET
CD
and
Tape:
pauses
playback.
Radio:
stores
the
received
station
to
preset.
SYNC
DUB
Starts
dubbing
a
whole
tape.
@REC/REC
MUTE
Starts
recording.
@
TAPE
DECK
1/2
Selects
Tape
function,
and
deck
1
or
2.
TUNER/BAND
Selects
Radio
function
and
the
radio
band.
VIDEO/AUX/DVD
Selects
the
function
of
external
equipment
connected
to
DIGITAL
IN
(PCM/DOLBY
DIGITAL)
OPTICAL
(VIDEO/
AUX/DVD)
jack
or
VIDEO/AUX/DVD
jacks.
CD
Selects
CD
function.
VOLUME
Adjusts
the
volume,
MULTI
JOG
CD:
skips
to
a
previous
or
a
succeeding
track.
Radio:
selects
a
preset
number.
Clock
and
Timer:
sets
the
time.
ECO
and
Dimmer:
selects
the
mode.
ENTER
Determines
the
mode
and
the
time
(ECO,
dimmer,
clock
and
timer).
TIMER
Enters
timer
setting
mode.
DISC
DIRECT
PLAY
1-3
Selects
a
CD
tray.
DISC
CHANGE
Rotates
the
CD
trays.
A
OPEN/CLOSE
Opens
or
closes
the
disc
compartment.
Remote
control
SLEEP
©
POWER
Enters
sleep-timer
setting
mode.
@
TAPE/DECK
1/2
CLOCK
:
Enters
clock
adjustment
mode.
TUNER/BAND
RANDOM/REPEAT
VIDEO/AUX
Enters
random
or
repeat
CD
playback
mode.
cD
©
0-9,
+10
©
HSET
CD:
selects
a
CD
track
of
the
specified
number.
>
/<>
PRESET
Radio:
tunes
in
to
the
station
with
the
specified
preset
ote
ae
pamper
nae
is
P
The
function
is
the
same
as
that
of
B>
on
the
main
unit.
<4<4/1K<DOWN,
>P/PPIUP
TUNING
CD
DIRECT
Selects
a
CD
tray
with
the
numbered
button
(1-3).
MICLEAR
©
MONO
TUNER
VOL(W~.,
)
Switches
between
stereo
or
monaural
FM
reception.
Buttons
with
same
or
similar
names
with
the
main
unit
basically
T-BASS
have
the
same
function.
GEQ
@
CD
EDIT/CHECK
SURROUND
Displays
the
remaining
playback
time
of
a
CD
when
pressed
during
playback.
MANUAL
SELECT
Enters
Al
Edit
Recording
or
Programmed
Edit
Recording
Adjusts
speaker
level
or
delay
time.
mode
when
pressed
during
stop.
CENTER
LEVEL
(+,
—)
PRGM
Adjusts
the
sound
level
of
the
center
speaker
for
Dolby
Enters
programmed
CD
playback
mode.
Surround.
TIMER
REAR
LEVEL
(+,
—)
Adjusts
the
sound
level
of
the
surround
speakers
for
Dolby
Surround.
ADJUSTMENTS
BEFORE
OPERATIONS
Power
Turning
the
unit
on
Press
POWER
«)STANDBY/ON
(POWER
on
the
remote
control),
Or
press
TAPE,
TUNER/BAND,
VIDEO/AUX/DVD
or
CD,
the
playback
will
start
automatically
if
a
disc
or
tape
is
inserted.
Turning
the
unit
off
Press
POWER
@STANDBY/ON
again.
The
unit
goes
into
standby.
10
Volume
Turn
VOLUME
(Press
VOL
AA,
on
the
remote
control).
Adjust
from
0
(minimum)
to
49
and
MAX
(maximum).
Tip:
Volume
level
setting
is
retained
during
power-off
standby.
If
the
unit
is
turned
off
with
the
volume
set
to
21
or
more,
it
is
automatically
turned
down
to
20
the
next
time
the
unit
is
turned
on.
To
change
the
left/right
balance
Press
MANUAL
SELECT
repeatedly
on
the
remote
control
until
"L/R"
is
displayed.
Then,
press
<<
or
BB
within
4
seconds.
¢
The
front
speakers
level
for
the
Dolby
Digital
and
Dolby
Pro
Logic
systems
is
changed
as
well.
DEMO
If
the
clock
has
not
been
set,
a
DEMO
appears
on
the
display
when
the
unit
is
turned
off.
There
are
two
kinds
of
DEMO:
“Illumination
demo"
and
“Game
demo".
You
can
enjoy
both
on
the
unit.
To
deactivate
and
activate
the
DEMO
Press
DEMO/ECO
when
the
unit
is
turned
off.
To
switch
between
“Illumination
demo"
and
"Game
demo"
Hold
down
DEMO/ECO
and
press
POWER.
To
play
the
Game
demo
Press
B>
so
that
three
numbers
start
to
run
and
then
press
I
three
times
to
stop
the
numbers,
ifthe
three
numbers
are
equal,
you
win
points.
If
not,
you
lose
them.
Tip:
To
change
the
winning
probability,
press
<4
or
BP
so
that
the
CD
tray
number
indicator
changes
between
1
(lowest)
and
3
(highest).
ECO
mode
Reduces
power
consumption
with
the
following
operations,
efc.
ECO
ON
mode
The
unit
blacks
out
when
the
unit
is
turned
off.
Only
the
red
indicator
lights
up.
(Only
when
the
clock
is
set.)
-
If
dimmer
mode
is
set
to
on,
the
unit
illumination
brightens
(for
10
seconds)
only
when
you
operate
the
unit.
When
the
unit
turns
on
with
the
timer
recording,
the
dimmer
mode
is
set
to
dimmest
and
the
volume
is
set
to
minimum.
ECO
AUTO
mode
-
In
addition
to
the
operations
of
ECO
ON
mode,
the
unit
1
2
automatically
turns
itself
off
if
you
do
not
operate
the
unit
and
the
sound
source
is
mute
for
10
minutes
except
when
external
digital
input
is
selected.
Press
DEMO/ECO
once
when
the
unit
is
turned
on,
and
then
within
4
seconds
press
ENTER.
Turn
MULTI
JOG
to
select
one
of
the
ECO
modes
and
then
press
ENTER.
if
there
is
no
MULTI
JOG
or
button
operation
within
4
seconds,
the
setting
is
canceled.
To
cancel
the
ECO
mode
Repeat
the
above
and
select
"ECO
OFF’.
Dimmer
Adjusts
the
brightness
of
the
display.
1
2
Press
DEMO/ECO
twice
when
the
unit
is
turned
on,
and
then
within
4
seconds
press
ENTER.
Turn
MULTI
JOG
to
select
one
of
the
three
dimmer
modes
or
"DIM-OFF",
and
then
press
ENTER.
“DIM-OFF"
is
the
brightest
and
"DIMMER
3"
is
the
dimmest.
If
there
is
no
MULTI
JOG
or
button
operation
within
4
seconds,
setting
is
canceled.
To
cancel
the
dimmer
Repeat
the
above
and
select
"DIM-OFF".
seftieg
the
clock
2
Press
CLOCK
on
the
remote
control.
Press
<¢<4
or
>
to
set
the
time.
Each
press
changes
the
time
in
1-minute
steps.
Holding
it
down
changes
the
time
in
10-minute
steps.
If
<4<4
or
BP
is
not
pressed
within
4
seconds,
setting
is
canceled.
©
MULTI
JOG
is
also
available
in
place
of
<<
or
>>.
Press
ENTER
or
#ESET.
The
time
display
stops
flashing
and
the
clock
starts
from
00
seconds.
To
display
the
time
Press
CLOCK
on
the
remote
control.
The
time
will
be
displayed
for
4
seconds,
but
it
cannot
be
displayed
during
recording.
To
switch
to
the
24-hour
standard
Display
the
time
and
press
I
within
4
seconds.
With
each
press,
the
clock
alternates
between
the
12-hour
standard
and
the
24-hour
standard.
Tip:
In
the
12-hour
standard,
"AM
12:00"
indicates
midnight
and
"PM
12:00"
noon.
If
the
clock
display
flashes
when
the
unit
is
turned
off
There
has
been
a
power
interruption.
Re-set
the
clock.
11
CD
OPERATIONS
This
unit
plays
back
finalized
CD-R/RW
discs
as
well
as
audio
CDs,
Playback
1
Press
CD
and
load
disc(s)
Press
&
OPEN/CLOSE
to
open
the
disc
compartment
and
place
one
or
two
disc(s)
with
the
labeled
side
up.
To
place
three
discs,
press
DISC
CHANGE
so
that
the
trays
rotate,
then
place
the
third
one.
Lastly,
close
the
compartment
with
&
OPEN/CLOSE.
¢
When
loading
an
8-cm
(3-inch)
disc,
place
it
on
the
inner
circle
of
the
tray,
2
To
play
alldiscs,
press
>.
To
play
one
desired
disc,
press
DISC
DIRECT
PLAY
1-3.
To
stop
playback
Press
MM.
To
pause
playback
Press
Il.
Press
again
to
resume
playback.
12
a
To
skip
to
the
beginning
of
the
current/preceding/
succeeding
track
Press
<@<¢
or
BB
repeatedly
or
turn
MULTI
JOG.
To
search
(playback
in
fast
forward
or
fast
reverse)
Hold
down
<<
or
>B-.
Release
at
the
desired
point.
To
select
a
dise
and
a
track
with
the
remote
control
1
Press
CD
DIRECT
and
within
3
seconds
press
the
numbered
button
(1-3)
to
select
a
disc.
2
Press
the
numbered
buttons
to
select
a
track.
-
To
select
track
25,
press
+10,
+10
and
5.
-
To
select
track
10,
press
+10
and
0.
To
display
the
remaining
playback
time
of
the
CD
Press
CD
EDIT/CHECK
on
the
remote
control.
Press
again
to
return
to
the
elapsed
time
display.
Remaining
playback
time
cannot
be
displayed
during
random
playback
or
programmed
playback.
To
replace
disc(s)
during
playback
without
interruption
While
one
disc
is
being
played
back,
press
DISC
CHANGE
so
that
the
compartment
opens,
replace
disc(s)
with
other
one(s),
and
press
DISC
CHANGE
to
close
the
compartment.
Random
/Repeat
playback
Random
playback
plays
all
the
tracks
on
one
desired
disc
or
all
the
discs
in
random
order.
Repeat
playback
plays
all
the
tracks
repeatedly
on
one
desired
disc
or
all
the
discs.
7
Press
RANDOM/REPEAT
repeatedly
on
the
remote
control
to
select
one
of
the
following
modes:
-
Random
playback:
"RANDOM'"
lights
up.
-
Repeat
playback:
"CG."
lights
up.
-
Random
and
repeat
playback:
"RANDOM"
and
"G."
lights
up.
2
To
pl
sired
disc,
press
DISC
DIRECT
PLAY
1-3.
To
play
all
discs,
press
>.
To
cancel
random/repeat
playback
Press
RANDOM/REPEAT
repeatedly
on
the
remote
control
so
that
both
"RANDOM"
and
"CG."
disappear
on
the
display.
To
repeat
a
selected
set
of
tracks
Select
the
tracks
with
programmed
playback,
then
press
RANDOM/REPEAT
on
the
remote
control
to
select
repeat
playback.
eit
is
impossible
to
play
a
selected
set
of
tracks
in
random
order.
Programmed
playback
Plays
back
up
to
30
selected
tracks
in
programmed
order.
7
Press
PRGM
on
the
remote
control
during
stop.
"PRGM'"
lights
up
on
the
display.
2
Press
DISC
DIRECT
PLAY
1-3
to
select
a
disc.
Go
to
the
next
step
when
the
tray
stops
rotating.
3
Press
the
numbered
buttons
on
the
remote
control
to
program
a
track.
The
selected
track
number
lights
up
on
the
display.
-To
select
the
25th
track,
press
+10,
+10
and
5.
-To
select
the
10th
track,
press
+10
and
0.
4
Repeat
step
2
and
3
to
program
other
tracks.
5
Press
>.
¢
During
programmed
playback,
you
cannot
select
a
disc
or
a
track
with
the
numbered
buttons.
"CAN'T
USE"
is
displayed
when
you
try
to
select
a
track
.
elf the
total
playback
time
of
the
program
exceeds
99:59
minutes,
or
if
a
track
with
a
track
number
exceeding
30
is
programmed,
the
playing
time
is
displayed
as
"-
-:-
-".
eYou
cannot
program
more
than
30
tracks.
"FULL"
is
displayed.
To
check
the
program
Press
<<
or
BP
repeatedly
during
stop.
The
disc
number,
track
number
and
program
number
are
displayed
in
succession.
To
clear
the
program
Press
MICLEAR
during
stop.
"PRGM'"
disappears
on
the
display.
To
add
tracks
to
the
program
Repeat
step
2
and
3
before
starting
playback.
The
tracks
are
added
to
the
end
of
the
program.
To
change
the
programmed
tracks
Clear
the
program
and
reselect
the
tracks
in
your
desired
order.
©
Do
not
place
more
than
one
disc
on
one
tray.
©
Do
not
tilt
the
unit
with
discs
loaded.
¢
The
unit
may
not
play
a
CD-R/RW
disc
recorded
on
personal
computers
or
certain
kinds
of
CD-R/RW
recorders.
¢
Do
not
attach
adhesive
label,
etc.
to
either
side
of
a
CD-R/
RW
disc,
as
doing
so
may
cause
malfunction.
¢
Do
not
load
an
unrecorded
CD-R/RW
disc.
The
disc
may
be
damaged.
Do
not
use
irregular-shaped
CDs.
13
RADIO
OPERATIONS
Manual
tuning
7
Press
TUNER/BAND
repeatedly
to
select
a
band.
The
unit
switches
to
the
radio
from
any
other
function
and
alternates
between
FM
and
AM.
2
Press
<<
DOWN
or
BP
UP
to
tune
in
to
a
station.
"TUNE'
is
displayed
when
a
station
is
tuned
in.
"[{t@>1))"
lights
up
for
FM
stereo
reception.
To
search
for
a
station
automatically
(Auto
Search)
Hold
down
<<
DOWN
or
b>
UP.
The
unit
searches
for
a
station
up
or
down
the
band
and
stops
at
reception.
To
stop
the
search
manually,
press
<<
DOWN
or
UP
¢
Auto
Search
may
not
stop
at
stations
with
weak
signals.
14
Preset
tuning
Preset
your
favorite
stations
and
tune
them
in
directly.
Presetting
stations
7
Press
TUNER/BAND
to
select
the
band.
2
Press
<<
DOWN
or
PUP
to
tune
in
to
the
desired
station.
3
Press
HESET
to
store
the
station.
The
preset
number,
beginning
from
"1",
appears
on
the
display.
4
Repeat
step
1
to
3
to
preset
other
stations.
You
cannot
store
more
than
a
total
of
32
preset
stations.
"FULL"
is
displayed.
Tuning
in
to
preset
stations
Qn
the
unit
7
Press
TUNER/BAND
to
select
the
band.
2
Press
B
PRESET
repeatedly
or
turn
MULTI
JOG.
With
each
press,
the
station
with
the
succeeding
preset
number
is
tuned
in.
On
the
remote
control
7
Press
TUNER/BAND
to
select
the
band.
2
Press
the
numbered
buttons
for
the
preset
number
of
your
desired
station.
-
To
select
preset
number
20,
press
+10,
+10
and
0.
~
To
select
preset
number
15,
press
+10
and
5.
To
clear
a
preset
station
1
Tune
in
to
the
station
by
preset
tuning.
2
Press
MMICLEAR,
then
press
#ESET
within
4
seconds.
Preset
numbers
of
preset
stations
in
the
band
with
higher
numbers
decrease
by
one.
Adjustments
Antennas
Keep
antennas
away
from
metallic
objects,
electrical
equipment
and
cords.
EM
antenna:
Extend
fully
in
a
T-shape.
If
receiving
condition
is
poor,
connect
optional
outdoor
antenna
to
FM
75
Q
terminal.
Be
sure
to
connect
the
shield
braid
of
the
antenna
to
the
vb
terminal.
AM
antenna:
Rotate
to
find
best
reception.
To
switch
to
monaural
FM
reception
Press
MONO
TUNER
on
the
remote
control.
With
each
press,
"MONO"
and
"STEREO"
are
displayed
alternately
on
the
display.
Tip:
When
FM
stereo
reception
is
poor,
switching
to
monaural
reduces
noise.
To
switch
the
AM
tuning
interval
Hold
down
TUNER/BAND
and
press
POWER.
With each
press,
the
AM
tuning
interval
alternates
between
9
kHz/step
and
10
kHz/step.
Tip:
The
default
is
10
kHz/step.
Change
it
only
when
using
the
unit
in
a
9
kHz/step
area.
Switching
AM
tuning
interval
clears
all
the
preset
stations.
15
TAPE
OPERATIONS
Playback
Use
only
type
|
(normal)
tapes.
7
Press
TAPE
and
insert
the
tape
in
either
deck.
Press
PUSH
EJECT
to
open
the
cassette
holder,
and
insert
with
the
exposed
side
down
and
playback
side
facing
out
from
the
unit.
Push
the
cassette
holder
to
close.
4
PUSH
EJECT
2
Press
>.
To
stop
playback
Press
Ml.
To
pause
playback
(DECK
2
only)
Press
ll.
Press
again
to
resume.
16
To
fast
forward
or
rewind
Press
<@<@
of
>.
To
select
a
deck
(DECK
1
or
DECK
2)
Press
TAPE
DECK
1/2
in
stop
mode
when
tapes
are
loaded
in
both
decks.
The
deck
number
("TP1"
or
“TP2")
is
displayed.
To
reset
the
tape
counter
Press
MMICLEAR
in
stop
mode,
and
the
tape
counter
on
the
display
is
reset
to
"D000".
Opening
and
closing
the
cassette
holder
will
also
reset
the
tape
counter.
To
play
continuously
(DECK
1
to
DECK
2
)
Load
tapes
in
both
decks
and
start
playback
on
DECK
1.
Then,
as
soon
as
playback
on
DECK
1
finishes,
playback
on
DECK
2
will
start
without
interruption.
To
play
back
type
II
(High
position)
tapes
Turn
MULTI
JOG
until
"SOFT"
is
displayed
while
playing
a
type
Il
tape.
Then,
the
unit
provides
the
optimum
playback
sound
for
type
Il
tapes.
Notes
on
cassettes
Use
of
120-minute
or
longer
tapes
is
not
recommended
since
they
are
extremely
thin
and
easily
deformed
or
damaged.
¢
Take
up
any
slack
in
the
tape
with
a
pencil
or
similar
tool
before
use.
Slack
tape
may
jam
in
the
mechanism.
¢
"SOFT"
sound
for
type
II
tapes
described
above
is
canceled
when
the
graphic
equalizer
is
turned
on,
the
cassette
holder
is
opened,
the
function
is
changed,
or
the
unit
is
turned
off.
Basic
recording
Use
only
type
|
(normal)
tapes.
DECK
2
is
the
recording
deck.
Only
one
side
of
the
tape
can
be
recorded
of
a
time.
7
Insert
the
recording
tape
in
DECK
2.
Press
4PUSH
EJECT
to
open
the
cassette
holder,
and
insert
with
the
exposed
side
down
and
the
side
to
be
recorded
on
facing
out
from
the
unit,
Wind
up
the
tape
to
the
desired
point
if
needed.
2
Prepare
the
source.
To
record
CD(s),
select
the
CD
function
and
load
disc(s).
O
record
a
radio
broadcast,
tune
in
to
the
desired
station.
To
record
a
tape,
select
the
tape
function
and
insert
the
source
tape
in
DECK
1.
To
record
from
connected
external
equipment,
select
the
VIDEO
(AUX/DVD)
function
and
prepare
the
equipment.
3
Press
@REC/REC
MUTE
to
start
recording.
When
recording
a
CD
or
tape,
playback
starts
automatically.
When
recording
input
from
connected
equipment,
manually
start
playback
of
the
source.
©
Digital
input
from
external
equipment
cannot
be
recorded.
©
When
recording
on
tape,
close
the
disc
compartment
before
starting
to
record.
Volume
or
tone
(except
BBE)
adjustment
does
not
affect
recording.
¢"CAN’T
REC"
is
displayed
if
you
attempt
to
record
a
tape
with
the
tab
broken
off.
When
recording,
"OVERLOAD"
is
displayed
if
the
input
level
from
the
VIDEO/AUX/DVD
jacks
is
too
high.
In
this
case,
stop
recording
and
adjust
the
input
level
until
"OVERLOAD"
disappears
(see
“Playing
an
analog
source").
To
stop
recording
Press
Ml.
To
pause
recording
(only
for
TUNER
or
VIDEO/AUX/
DVD
source)
Press
I.
Press
again
to
resume.
To
record
a
selected
set
of
tracks
fram
a
CD
Program
the
desired
tracks
(see
"Programmed
playback")
and
then
press
@REC/REC
MUTE.
To
record
a
4-second
blank
space
(only
for
TUNER
or
VIDEO/AUX/DVD
source)
1
Press
@REC/REC
MUTE
during
recording
or
in
recording
pause
mode.
"
[=a
flashes
on
the
display
for
4
seconds
(a
blank
space
is
made
in
the
meantime)
and
then
the
unit
enters
recording
pause
mode.
To
record
less
than
a
4-second
blank
space,
press
@REC/
REC
MUTE
again
while
"
GY=Xe}"
flashes.
Jo
record
more
than
a
4-second
blank
space,
press
@REC/
REC
MUTE
again
after
the
unit
enters
recording
pause
mode.
Each
time
the
button
is
pressed,
a
4-second
blank
space
is
added.
2
Press
ll
to
resume
recording.
To
erase
a
tape
1
Insert
the
tape
in
DECK
2.
Set
the
tape
to
the
desired
point
if
needed.
2
Press
TAPE
to
select
*TP2".
3
Press
@REC/REC
MUTE.
ie
tape
dubbing
Press
TAPE.
2
Insert
the
original
tape
in
DECK
1
and
the
recording
tape
in
DECK
2.
3
Press
SYNC
DUB.
The
tapes
are
rewound
to
the
beginning
of
the
front
side
and
recording
starts.
¢
Dubbing
cannot
start
from
a
point
halfway
in
the
tape.
©
Only
one
side
of
the
tape
can
be
recorded
at
a
time.
To
stop
dubbing
Press
Ml.
Edited
CD
recording
Al
Edit
Recording
When
recording
a
whole
CD,
Al
Edit
Recording
takes
the
length
of
your
tape
into
account
and
rearranges
the
recording
order
of
the
tracks
if
necessary,
so
that
no
track
is cut
short
at
the
end
of
the
side.
Prepare
a
tape
long
enough
to
record
the
CD.
7
Insert
the
recording
tape
in
DECK
2.
2
Press
CD
to
select
the
CD
function
and
load
the
disc.
3
Press
CD
EDIT/CHECK
once
on the
remote
control.
The
"EDIT"
indicator
lights
up
and
“Alt
C-O00"
appears
on
the
display.
4
Press
DISC
DIRECT
PLAY
1-3
to
select
a
disc.
5
Press
the
numbered
buttons
on the
remote
control
to
enter
the
length of
the
recording
tape.
10
fo
99
minutes
can
be
specified.
-
For
a
60-minute
tape
press
6
and
0.
In
a
few
seconds,
the
unit
determines
the
tracks
to
be
recorded
for
each
side.
The
recording
time
left
for
side
A
appears
on
the
display.
©
<<<
>>
oF
MULTI
JOG
can
also
be
used
to
specify
tape
length.
6
Press
@REC/REC
MUTE
to
start
recording
on
side
A.
The
tape
is
rewound
to
the
beginning
of
side
A
and
recording
starts.
Go
to
the
next
step
when
recording
on
side
A
finishes.
7
Press
CD
EDIT/CHECK
once
on
the
remote
control.
The
recording
time
left
for
side
B
appears
on
the
display.
8
Turn
over
the
tape
and
press
@
REC/REC
MUTE
to
start
recording
on
side
B.
¢
Al
Edit
Recording
cannot
be
used
with
discs
with
more
than
30
tracks.
"TR
OVER’
is
displayed.
Recording
cannot
start
from
a
point
halfway
in
the
tape.
17
Programmed
Edit
Recording
As
you
program
the
CD
tracks
to
record,
Programmed
Edit
Recording
displays
the
remaining
recording
time
for
each
side
of
the
tape,
so
you
can
easily
select
a
set
of
desired
tracks
within
the
length
of
your
fape.
7
Insert
the
recording
tape
in
DECK
2.
2
Press
CD
to
select
the
CD
function
and
load
the
disc.
3
Press
CD
EDIT/CHECK
twice
on
the
remote
control.
The
"PRGM"
and
"EDIT"
indicators
light
up
and
“PRGMC-OD"
appears
on
the
display.
4
Press
the
numbered
buttons
on
the
remote
control
to
enter
the
length
of
the
recording
tape.
10
to
99
minutes
can
be
specified.
©
<4,
>
oF
MULTI
JOG
can
also
be
used
to
specify
tape
length.
5
Press
DISC
DIRECT
PLAY
1-3
to
select
a
disc.
Then,
press
the
numbered
buttons
on
the
remote
control
to
select
the
first
track to
be
recorded
on
side
A.
-To
select
the
25th
track,
press
+10,
+10
and
5.
-To
select
the
10th
track,
press
+10
and
0.
6
Repeat
step
5
to
select
the
rest
of
the
tracks
for
side
A.
The
remaining
recording
time
of
side
A
is
displayed.
You
cannot
select
a
track
with
a
longer
playing
time.
7
Press
CD
EDIT/CHECK
on
the
remote
control
to
switch
to
side
B
and
select
the
tracks
for
the
side.
18
8
Press
CD
EDIT/CHECK
on
the
remote
control
to
switch
back
to
side
A
and
press
@REC/REC
MUTE
to
start
recording
on
side
A.
The
tape
is
rewound
to
the
beginning
of
side
A
and
recording
starts.
Go
to
the
next
step
when
recording
on
side
A
finishes.
9
Press
CD
EDIT/CHECK
on
the
remote
control
to
switch
to
side
B,
turn
over
the
tape,
and
press
@REC/REC
MUTE
to
start
recording
on
side
B.
©
You
cannot
program
more
than
30
tracks.
"FULL"
is
displayed.
e
You
cannot
program
a
track
with
a
track
number
larger
than
30.
Recording
cannot
start
from
a
point
halfway
in
the
tape.
To
stop
recording
Press
Ml.
Recording
and
CD
playback
stop
simultaneously.
To
check
the
program
1
Before
recording,
press
CD
EDIT/CHECK
on
the
remote
control
to
select
side
A
or
B.
2
Press
<@<@
or
BP
repeatedly.
The
track
number
and
program
number
are
displayed
in
succession.
To
change
the
program
of
each
side
Press
CD
EDIT/CHECK
on
the
remote
control
to
select
side
A
orB,
and
press
MICLEAR
to
clear
the
program
for
the
selected
side.
Then,
select
tracks
again.
To
clear
the
edit
program
Press
MBCLEAR
twice
so
that
"EDIT"
disappears
from
the
display.
To
prevent
accidental
erasure
Break
off
the
plastic
tab
of
the
cassette
tape
with
a
screwdriver
or
other
pointed
tool.
To
record
on
the
tape
again,
cover
the
detection
slot
with
adhesive
tape.
SOUND
ADJUSTMENTS
BBE
:
Enhances
high
frequency
for
sound
clarity
.
Press
BBE
repeatedly
to
select
one
of
the
three
enhancement
levels
or
the
off
position.
When
the
sound
becomes
distorted
with
the
BBE
effect,
cancel
it.
¢
The
BBE
system
cannot
be
turned
on
when
digital
input
is
selected
or
Dolby
Pro
Logic
is
activated.
"CAN'T
USE"
is
displayed,
sae
Super
T-BASS
Emphasizes
low
frequencies
for
a
powerful
sound.
Press
T-BASS/LFE
(T-BASS
on
the
remote
control)
repeatedly
to
select
one
of
the
three
emphasis
levels
or
the
off
position.
When
the
sound
becomes
distorted
with
the
T-BASS
effect,
cancel
it.
Graphic
equalizer
Selects
a
sound
equalization
curve
to
match
the
music
type.
Press
GEQ
repeatedly
to
select
one
of
the
three
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
To
display
the
current
GEQ
mode
Press
GEQ
once.
The
mode
will
be
displayed
for
4
seconds.
To
cancel
equalization
Press
GEQ
repeatedly
until
"GEQ
OFF’
is
displayed.
19
LISTENING
TO
EXTERNAL
SOURCES
Playing
an
analog
source
(Playing
equipment
connected
to
the
VIDEO/AUX/DVD
jacks)
1
Select
analog
input.
Hold
down
VIDEO/AUX/DVD
and
release
the
button
when
"ANALOG"
appears
on
the
display.
2
Play
the
connected
equipment.
To
adjust
the
sound
level
of
the
external
analog
source
When
the
analog
signal
input
from
the
connected
equipment
is
too
high,
"OVERLOAD"
lights
up
continuously
on
the
display.
When
this
occurs,
or
when
the
sound
level
is
much
lower
than
that
of
other
function
sources,
adjust
the
sound
level.
1
Select
analog
input
and
play
the
equipment.
2
Press
<@<@
or
BB
so
that
the
sound
level
becomes
the
same
as
that
of
other
function
sources.
During
recording,
the
sound
level
cannot
be
adjusted.
2
20
Playing
a
digital
source
(Playing
equipment
connected
to
the
DIGITAL
IN
(PCM/DOLBY
DIGITAL)
OPTICAL
(VIDEO/AUX/DVD)
jack)
7
Select
digital
input.
Hold
down
VIDEO/AUX/DVD
and
release
the
button
when
“DIGITAL'
appears
on
the
display.
The
"DIGITAL"
indicator
lights
up
on
the
display.
2
Play
the
connected
equipment.
eWhen
digital
input
is
selected,
the
BBE
system
is
automatically
canceled.
To
change
the
displayed
source
name
Hold
down
VIDEO/AUX/DVD
and
press
POWER
when
the
unit
is
turned
on.
Repeat
the
procedure
to
select
"VIDEO",
"AUX"
or
"DVD".
Dolby
Surround
With
this
unit’s
builtin
Dolby
Digital
decoder,
video
software
recorded
in
Dolby
Digital
or
Dolby
Pro
Logic
can
be
played
back
in
home
theater
sound.
Dialogs
are
heard
in
the
front
and
center
sound
field,
while
ambient
sounds
like
cars
and
crowds
are
reproduced
on
all
sides
of
the
listener,
all
in
all
for
an
incredibly
lifelike
audio-
visual
experience.
Dolby
Pro
Logic
has
four
independent
channels;
left.
center,
right,
and
surround.
These
four
channels
are
encoded
into
the
two
tracks
of
a
conventional
stereo
program
source.
This
unit’s
Dolby
Digital
decoder
recovers
these
four
channels
on
playback.
Dolby
Pro
Logic
software
is
marked
with
the
oo
logo.
Dolby
Digital,
in
contrast
to
Dolby
Pro
Logic,
is
digitized,
and
has
separate
leff
and
right
surround
channels
plus
an
additional
low-frequency
effects
(LFE)
channel.
Thus
it is
also
referred
fo
as
"5.
1-channel”
Dolby
Digital,
with
the
LFE
channel
counted
as
"0.1"
channel.
Dolby
Digital
software
is
marked
with
the
DOs]
logo.
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