Aiwa NSX-HMA56 User manual

COMPACT DISC STEREO SYSTEM
SISTEMA ESTEREO CON REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS
CHAINE STEREO AVEC LECTEUR DE DISQUES COMPACTS
NSX-HMA56
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MODE D’EMPLOI
U
En (English)
E (Español)
8A-NFV-903-11
000323BMI-U-9
F (Français)
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.
Serial No.
Model No.
For assistance and information
(United States and Puerto Rico)

2 ENGLISH
ENGLISH
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
“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.”
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Explanation of Graphical Symbols:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
toconstitutearisk of electric shocktopersons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules.Theselimits are designedto provide reasonableprotection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Thisequipment generates, uses, and canradiateradio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.However,thereisno guaranteethat interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increasetheseparation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
CAUTION
Modifications or adjustments to this product, which are not
expressly approved by the manufacturer, may void the user’s
right or authority to operate this product.
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
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 on a 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
unit or cart to 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 — As a 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.
- Powercords should be firmly secured to avoidbeing 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.

En
ENGLISH 3
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 powercord from the power
outlet if the unit will not be used for several months or more.
When the cord is plugged in, a small 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
isproperly groundedto provide protection againstunexpected
voltage surges or static electricity build-up. Article 810 of the
NationalElectrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, providesinformation
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.
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................2
PREPARATIONS
CONNECTIONS ................................................................. 4
REMOTE CONTROL ...........................................................6
BEFORE OPERATION........................................................7
SETTINGTHE CLOCK........................................................8
SOUND
AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS .................................................... 9
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER.......................................................9
RADIO RECEPTION
MANUALTUNING ............................................................ 10
PRESETTING STATIONS ................................................ 10
TAPE PLAYBACK
BASIC OPERATIONS ...................................................... 11
CD PLAYING
BASIC OPERATIONS ...................................................... 12
PROGRAMMED PLAY ..................................................... 13
RECORDING
BASIC RECORDING........................................................ 14
DUBBING ATAPE MANUALLY....................................... 15
DUBBING THE WHOLETAPE ......................................... 15
AI EDIT RECORDING ...................................................... 16
PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING............................... 17
DOLBY PRO LOGIC
ADJUSTING SPEAKER LEVEL BALANCE ................... 18
PLAY WITH DOLBY PRO LOGIC.................................... 19
KARAOKE
MICROPHONE MIXING ................................................... 20
KARAOKE PROGRAM .................................................... 21
TIMER
SETTINGTHE SLEEP TIMER ......................................... 22
SETTINGTHE TIMER ...................................................... 22
OTHER FEATURES
DEMO (Demonstration) .................................................. 24
OTHER CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ....................... 25
LISTENINGTO EXTERNAL SOURCES ......................... 25
GENERAL
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................................... 26
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ......................................... 26
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................ 27
PARTS INDEX ...................................................
Back cover
Check your system and accessories
NSX-HMA56
CX-NHMA56 Compact disc stereo cassette receiver
SX-WNAJ50 Front speakers
SX-R275 Surround speaker
SX-C605 Center speaker FM antennaAM antenna
Remote control

4 ENGLISH
PREPARATIONS
CONNECTIONS
Before connecting the AC cord
The rated voltage of your unit shown on the rear panel is
120V AC.Checkthat the rated voltagematches your local voltage.
11
11
1Connect the right speaker to the main unit.
1Connectthe speakercord with the plugto theSPEAKERS
HIGH FREQ R terminal.
2Connect the speaker cord with the white stripe to the
SPEAKERS LOW FREQ R 0terminal and the blackcord
to the 9terminal.
• Be sure to connect the speaker cords correctly. Improper
connections can cause short circuits in SPEAKERS terminals.
IMPORTANT
Connectthe speakers,antennas,and all optional equipmentfirst.
Then connect the AC cord.
22
22
2Connect the left speaker to the main unit.
Connectthe speakercord with plug to the SPEAKERS HIGH
FREQ L terminal, and another speaker cord to the
SPEAKERS LOW FREQ L terminals in the same manner
as step 1.
33
33
3Connect the surround speakers.
Connect the surround speaker cords to SURROUND
SPEAKERS terminals.
44
44
4Connect the center speaker.
Connect the center speaker cord to CENTER SPEAKER
terminal.

En
ENGLISH 5
POSITIONINGTHE 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.
L&R: Front speakers
C: Center speaker
Position inthe center of the twofront speakers. Inaddition,
position on or below the TV set, if connecting a TV set to
the unit.
SL&SR: 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.
• No sound is heard from the center and surround speakers
when the DOLBY PRO LOGIC is set to off.
• The center speaker sounds when the DOLBY PRO LOGIC
is set to on.
To mount the surround speakers on the wall
Mount each speaker on a spot that can hold its weight.
55
55
5Connect the supplied antennas.
Connect the FM antenna to FM 75 Ωterminals and the AM
antenna to AM LOOP terminals.
To position the antennas
FM feeder antenna:
Extend this antenna horizontally in a T-shape and fix its ends to
the wall.
AM antenna:
Position and rotate this antenna to find the best possible
reception.
66
66
6Connect the video equipment.
Connect VIDEO/AUX jack of this unit to the audio output
jackof thevideo equipment with anoptionalaudio connecting
cord.
77
77
7Connect theTelevision to the video equipment.
Refer to the Operating Instructions of the connected
equipment for details.
88
88
8Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.
The DEMO will begin when the AC cord is plugged into an
AC outlet for the first time.To deactivate the DEMO, set the
clock.
• Do not leave objects generating magnetism, such as credit
cards, near the speakers, as these objects may be damaged.
• 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.
PREPARATIONS
AM antenna
FM antenna

6 ENGLISH
To stand the AM antenna on a surface
Fix the claw to the slot.
CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA
For better FM reception, use of an outdoor antenna is
recommended.
Connect the outdoor antenna to FM 75 Ωterminals.
To connect other optional equipment ➞page 25.
REMOTE CONTROL
Inserting batteries
Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and
insert two R6 (size AA) batteries.
When to replace the batteries
The maximum operational distance between the remote control
andthe sensor on themain unit should beapproximately5 meters
(16 feet). When this distance decreases, replace the batteries
with new ones.
Using the remote control
The instructions in this manual refer mainly to the buttons on the
main unit. Buttons on the remote control with the same names
as those on the main unit can be used as well.
c/dPRESET on the remote control
The function is the same as that of con the main unit.
• If the remote control 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 (those of a television,
etc.)

En
ENGLISH 7
BEFORE OPERATION
To turn the power on
Press one of the function buttons (TAPE, TUNER, VIDEO/AUX,
CD).Playbackof the inserteddisc or tape begins,or thepreviously
tuned station is received (Direct Play Function).
POWER is also available.
When the power is turned on, the disc compartment may open
and close to reset the unit.
To turn the power off
Press POWER.
DEMO(Demonstration)
When the AC cord is plugged into an AC outlet for the first time
after purchase, the DEMO will begin in the display. When the
power is turned on, the DEMO will end.When the power is turned
off, the DEMO will begin again.
When the clock is set, the DEMO will not begin even if the power
is turned off.
To deactivate or activate DEMO
Press CLOCK, and clock is displayed in place of the DEMO.
Press cto activate.
( For more about the DEMO, see page 24 )
SETTING POWER ECONOMIZING MODE
When you set power economizing mode to “ECO ON” or “ECO
AUTO”,the unit reduces power consumption by conducting four
ECO operations as follows.
ECO ON
• The unit (all the illumination of the display and the buttons)
blacks out when the power is turned off.Only the red indicator
lights up.
• If DIMMER (1-3) is selected, the illumination of the display and
the buttons brighten for 10 seconds only when you press a
button, or turn VOLUME or MULTI JOG.
• The display dimmer mode is set to the dimmest, the button
illumination lights off, and the volume is set to the minimum (0)
when the unit turns on by timer recording.
ECO AUTO
• In addition to the three operations of ECO ON, the unit
automatically turns itself off if you do not operate it and the
sound source is mute for 10 minutes.
ECO OFF
The power economizing mode does not function.
1 Press ECO.
“ECO MODE” will be displayed.
2 Press ENTER within 4 seconds.
Thecurrent power-economizingmodestatus will bedisplayed.
3 Turn MULTI JOG within 4 seconds to select one
of the power-economizing mode.
Example :When “ECO ON” is selected.
4 Press ENTER within 4 seconds.
If the clock is not set, the unit does not black out.
Instead, the DEMO will begin when the power is turned off.
DIMMER MODE
To change the display dimmer mode
1Press ECO repeatedly until “DIM MODE” is displayed.
2Within 4 seconds, press ENTER.
3Within4 seconds, turnMULTI JOG to select one ofthe dimmer
modes changed cyclically as below.
4Within 4 seconds, press ENTER.
DIM-OFF DIMMER 1 DIMMER 2 DIMMER 3
“DIM-OFF”mode is the brightest and “DIMMER 3”mode is the
dimmest. In “DIMMER 3”mode, the spectrum analyzer, the
window of the unit top, and the button illumination light off in
addition.
FLASHWINDOW
The window on the top of the unit lights up or flashes while the
unit is being powered on.
To turn off the light of the top window, press swhile pressing
CD.To turn back on, repeat the above.
PREPARATIONS

8 ENGLISH
4-Channel Multi-Amplifier System
To provide reinforcement for the ultra-low frequencies, in addition
to the Left/Right 2-channel amplifier used to reproduce mid-to-
high-range frequencies, this system incorporates a second L/R
2-channel amplifier just for reproduction of ultra-low frequencies
—making it, in effect, a 4-amplifier system.By utilizing discrete
amplifiers for mid to-high-frequencies and low frequencies, high-
quality sonic reproduction that is virtually free from distortion can
be realized.
This Multi Amplifier System, which utilizes independent circuitry
for the different frequency ranges, enables superb sonic
reproduction free from distortion.
Built-in Subwoofer System
The built-in subwoofer System has a separate subwoofer cavity
area that is part of the loudspeaker cabinet structure, which acts
asa sonic filter tocutdistortion components.(In the MultiAmplifier
System, the ultra-low frequency signals transmitted from their
own independent amplifier are reproduced in this area.) This
separate construction gives a clear, rich definition to bass
reproduction and it can realize clear, well-defined mid-to-high
frequency signals.
And AIWA’s built-in subwoofer system incorporates a subwoofer
capableof powerful,satisfying bass performance with true stereo
separation.
SETTING THE CLOCK
1 Press CLOCK.
Theclockis displayed.(The“:”betweenthe hours and minutes
flashes.)
2 Within 4 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to designate
the hour and the minute.
Turning MULTI JOG changes both the hour and the minute.
for gis also available in place of MULTI JOG.Holding
these buttons down will vary the time rapidly.
3 Press ENTER or aa
aa
a.
The clock starts from 00 seconds.
To restore an original clock setting
Press CLOCK before completing step 3 to restore the previous
time setting.This cancels any new setting.
To view the clock when another display is in the display
Press CLOCK.The time is displayed for 4 seconds and then the
original display reappears. However, the clock cannot be
displayed during recording.
To switch to the 24-hour standard
Press CLOCK and then press swithin 4 seconds.
Repeat the same procedure to restore the 12-hour standard.
In the 12-hour standard, “AM 12:00”indicates midnight and “PM
12:00”indicates noon.
If the clock display flashes
If the display flashes when the clock is displayed, it indicates
thatthe clockhas stoppeddue to a powerfailureor the removal
of the power cord.The current time needs to be reset.
If the power-economizing mode (page 7) is on, the unit blacks
out when the power is turned off.To view the clock, press CLOCK
so that the time is displayed for 4 seconds.

En
ENGLISH 9
AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS
VOLUME
Turn VOLUME on the main unit, or press VOL on the
remote control.
The volume level is displayed as a number from 0 to MAX (50).
The volume level is automatically set to 20 when the power is
turned off with the volume level set to 21 or more.
To change the left/right balance
Press MANUAL SELECT on the remote control.L/R is displayed
for2 seconds.Press fDOWN or gUP onthe remote control
within these 2 seconds.
•The DOLBY PRO LOGIC (page 18) front speakers level is also
changed.
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 BBE.
Each time it is pressed, the level changes. Select one of the
three levels, or the off position to suit your preference.
SUPERT-BASS SYSTEM
The T-BASS system enhances the realism of low-frequency
sound.
PressT-BASS.
Each time it is pressed, the level changes. Select one of the
three levels, or the off position to suit your preference.
•When playing back a tape recorded with BBE, it is
recommended that BBE be set to off to avoid distorted high
frequency sound.
•Lowfrequency sound maybe distorted when theT-BASS system
is used for a disc or tape in which low frequency sound is
originally emphasized.In this case, cancel theT-BASS system.
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
This unit provides the following five different equalization curves.
ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass
POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange
LATIN: Accented higher frequencies for latin music.
CLASSIC: Enriched sound with heavy bass and fine treble.
JAZZ: Accented lower frequencies for jazz-type music
Press GEQ repeatedly, or press GEQ once and turn MULTI
JOG within 4 seconds, to select one of the equalization
curves.
“GRAPHIC EQUALIZER”appears and the GEQ mode is
displayed cyclically as follows.
ROCK POP JAZZ CLASSICLATIN
GEQ OFF
(
cancel
)
* The GEQ mode can be displayed in reverse order if MULTI
JOG is used.
To display the current GEQ mode
Press GEQ.The current mode is displayed for 4 seconds.
To cancel the selected mode
Press GEQ repeatedly, or press GEQ once and turn MULTI JOG
within 4 seconds, to select “GEQ OFF”.
“GRAPHIC EQUALIZER”disappears.
To select with the remote control
Press GEQ repeatedly.The GEQ mode is displayed cyclically as
above.
SOUND
Using the headphones
Connectheadphones to thePHONES jackwitha standard stereo
plug (ø6.3 mm, 1/4inch).
No sound is output from the speakers while the headphones are
plugged in.
Sound adjustment during recording
The output volume and tone (except BBE) of the speakers or
headphones are freely varied without affecting the recording.
SOUND PREPARATIONS

10 ENGLISH
PRESETTING STATIONS
The unit can store a total of 32 preset stations.When a station is
stored,a preset numberis assigned to the station. Usethe preset
number to tune in to a preset station directly.
1 Press TUNER BAND to select a band, and press
fDOWN or gUP to select a station.
2 Press aSET to store the station.
A preset number beginning from 1 in consecutive order for
each band is assigned to the station.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2.
Thenextstationwill not bestored if atotal of 32preset stations
for all the bands have already been stored.
“FULL”is displayed if you attempt to store more than 32 preset
stations.
PRESET NUMBERTUNING
Use the remote control to select the preset number directly.
1 PressTUNER BAND to select a band.
2 Press numbered buttons 0-9 and +10 to select a
preset number.
Example:
To select preset number 20, press +10, +10 and 0.
To select preset number 15, press +10 and 5.
Selecting a preset number on the main unit
PressTUNER BAND toselect a band.Then, press crepeatedly
or turn MULTI JOG.
Each time cis pressed, the next ascending number is selected.
To clear a preset station
Selectthe preset numberof the stationto be cleared.Then, press
sCLEAR, and press aSET within 4 seconds.
The preset numbers of all other stations in the band with higher
numbers are also decreased by one.
MANUAL TUNING
1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select the
desired band.
FM AM
When TUNER BAND is pressed while the power is off, the
power is turned on directly.
2 Press fDOWN or gUP to select a station.
Each time the button is pressed, the frequency changes.
Whena station is received,“TUNE”is displayedfor2 seconds.
During FM stereo reception, 1is displayed.
To search for a station quickly (Auto Search)
Keep fDOWN or gUP pressed until the frequency starts
to change rapidly. After tuning in to a station, the search stops.
To stop the Auto Search manually, press fDOWN orgUP.
•TheAutoSearch maynot stopatstations with very weaksignals.
When an FM stereo broadcast contains noise
Press MONO TUNER on the remote control so that “MONO”
appears on the display.
Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural.
To restore stereo reception, repeat the above so that “MONO”
disappears.
To change the AM tuning interval
The default setting of the AM tuning interval is 10 kHz/step. If
youuse thisunit in an areawhere the frequencyallocation system
is 9 kHz/step, change the tuning interval.
Press POWER while pressing TUNER BAND.
To reset the interval, repeat this procedure.
When the AM tuning interval is changed, all preset stations are
cleared. The preset stations have to be set again.
RADIO RECEPTION
Preset number
Frequency

En
ENGLISH 11
TAPE PLAYBACK RADIO RECEPTION
TAPE PLAYBACK
BASIC OPERATIONS
This unit is designed for optimal playback of Type I
(normal) tapes.
1 Press TAPE and press zPUSH EJECT to open
the cassette holder.
Insert a tape with the exposed side down. Push the cassette
holder to close.
2 Press cto start play.
Only the side facing out from the unit can be played back.
To select a playing deck
When tapes are loaded in both decks, press TAPE first to select
a deck.
The selected deck number is displayed.
To stop play, press s.
To pause play (deck 2 only), press a. To resume play, press
again.
To fast forward or rewind, press for g. Then press sto
stop the tape.
To start play when the power is off (Direct Play Function)
Press TAPE. The power is turned on and play of the inserted
tape begins.
To set the tape counter to 0000
Press sCLEAR in stop mode.
The counter is also set to 0000 when the cassette holder is
opened.
When tapes are loaded in both decks
After playback on deck 1 finishes, the tape in the deck 2 will start
to play without interruption and will stop at the end of the tape.
(Continuous play)
Type II (High position) tapes can also be played back in this unit.
When playing back a Type II tape, turn MULTI JOG to display
“SOFT”in the display.This will set the optimum playback sound
for Type II tapes. However, “SOFT”playback will be canceled if
any graphic equalizer is selected (page 9), the unit is switched
to a different audio source, the cassette holder is open, or when
the power is turned off.
Selected deck number
Tape counter

12 ENGLISH
CD PLAYING
BASIC OPERATIONS
LOADING DISCS
Press CD, then press zOPEN/CLOSE to open the
disc compartment. Load disc(s) with the label side
up.
To play one or two discs, place the discs on tray 1 and 2.
To play three discs, press DISC CHANGE to rotate the trays
after placing two discs. Place the third disc on tray 3.
Close the disc compartment by pressing zOPEN/CLOSE.
PLAYING DISCS
Load discs.
To play all discs in the disc compartment, press c.
Play begins with the disc on tray 1.
To play one disc only, press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3.
The selected disc is played once.
To stop play, press s.
To pause play, press a.To resume play, press again.
To search for a particular point during playback, keep f
or gpressed and release it at the desired point.
To skip to the beginning of a track during playback, press
for grepeatedly or turn MULTI JOG.
To remove discs, press zOPEN/CLOSE.
To start play when the power is off (Direct Play Function)
Press CD. The power is turned on and play of the loaded disc(s)
begins.
When zOPEN/CLOSE is pressed, the power is also turned on
and the disc compartment is opened.
To check the remaining time
During play (except random play or programmed play), press
CD EDIT/CHECK.The amount of time remaining until all tracks
finish playing is displayed. To restore the playing time display,
repeat the above.
Selecting a track with the remote control
1Press DISC DIRECT PLAY, then press numbered buttons 1-
3within 3 seconds to select a disc.
2Press numbered buttons 0-9 and +10 to select a track.
Example:
To select the 25th track, press +10, +10 and 5.
To select the 10th track, press +10 and 0.
The selected track starts to play and continues to the end of
that disc.
Replacing discs during play
While one disc is playing, the other discs can be replaced without
interrupting play.
1Press DISC CHANGE.
2Remove the discs and replace with other discs.
3Press zOPEN/CLOSE 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.
•Do not use irregular shape CDs (example: heart-shaped,
octagonal ones). It may result in malfunctions.
Tray number of the
disc to be played Total playing time
Number of track being played Elapsed playing time
Total number of tracks

En
ENGLISH 13
CD PLAYING
RANDOM /REPEAT PLAY
Use the remote control.
RANDOM play
All the tracks on the selected disc or all the discs can be played
randomly.
REPEAT play
A single disc or all the discs can be played repeatedly.
Press RANDOM/REPEAT.
Each time it is pressed, the function can be selected cyclically.
RANDOM play —RANDOM lights up on the display.
REPEAT play —"lights up on the display.
RANDOM/REPEAT play —RANDOM and "light up on the
display.
Cancel —RANDOM and "disappear from the display.
To play all discs, press cto start play.
To play a single disc, press one of DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to
start play.
During random play it is not possible to skip to the previously
played track with f.
BLANK SKIP PLAY
The silent portions between tracks recorded on a CD can be
skipped during playback.
1 Press CD BLANK SKIP.
“CD BLANK SKIP ON”is displayed and a small dot will appear
in the display.
2 Press cto start playback.
The silent portions between tracks will be skipped, and the
sound will be played back without interruption.If a track fades
out (ends with the sound gradually decreasing), the fadeout
portion also will be skipped.
To return to normal playback
Press CD BLANK SKIP again, and the dot in the display will
disappear.
•There may be a case where BLANK SKIP PLAY does not
function correctly.
•BLANK SKIP PLAY is automatically canceled when performing
AI EDIT RECORDING (page 16), PROGRAMMED EDIT
RECORDING (page 17), or recording during PROGRAMMED
PLAY (page 13) or RANDOM PLAY (page 13).
PROGRAMMED PLAY
Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from any of the inserted
discs.
Use the remote control.
1 Press PRGM twice in stop mode.
“PRG”is displayed .
•When the PRGM is pressed once in step 1, the unit enters
the KARAOKE PROGRAM (page 21).
2 Press DISC DIRECT PLAY, then press numbered
buttons 1-3 within 3 seconds to select a disc.
Go to the next step when the tray stops rotating.
3 Press numbered buttons 0-9 and +10 to program
a track.
Example:
To select the 25th track, press +10, +10 and 5.
To select the 10th track, press +10 and 0.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other tracks.
5 Press cto start play.
To check the program
Each time for gis pressed in stop mode, a disc number,
track number, and program number will be displayed.
To clear the program
Press sCLEAR in stop mode.
To add tracks to the program
Repeatsteps 2 and 3 instop mode.The trackwill be programmed
after the last track.
To change the programmed tracks
Clear the program and repeat all the steps again.
To play the programmed tracks repeatedly
After programming the tracks, press RANDOM/REPEAT
repeatedly until "appears on the display.
•During programmed play, you cannot perform random play,
check the remaining time, and select a disc or track. “Can’t
USE”is displayed if you attempt to select a track.
•“FULL”is displayed if you attempt to program more than 30
tracks.
Small dot
Selected track number Total number of
selected tracks
Program number Total playing time of
the selected tracks

14 ENGLISH
RECORDING
BASIC RECORDING
This section explains how to record from the tuner, CD player, or
external equipment.
Preparation
•Use Type I(normal) tapes only.
•Set the tape to the point where recording will start.
•Note that recording is done on only one side of the tape.
1 Insert the tape to be recorded on into deck 2.
Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out
from the unit.
2 Press function (CD, TUNER or VIDEO/AUX) and
prepare the source to be recorded.
To record from a CD, press CD and load the disc(s).
To record from a radio broadcast, press TUNER and tune
in to a station.
To record from a connected source, press VIDEO/AUX.
3 Press wREC/REC MUTE to start recording.
When recording from a connected source, start playback of
the source.
When the selected function is CD, playback and recording
start simultaneously.
To stop recording, press s.
To pause recording, press a. (Applicable when the source is
TUNER or VIDEO/AUX) To resume recording, press it again.
To start recording with the remote control
First press qREC/REC MUTE,andthen press c/dwithin
2 seconds.
Sound adjustment during recording
The output volume and tone (except BBE) of the speakers or
headphones are freely varied without affecting of the recording.
INSERTING BLANK SPACES
Insertion of 4-second blank spaces enables you to activate the
Music Sensor function. (Applicable when the source is TUNER
or VIDEO/AUX.)
1 Press wREC/REC MUTE during recording or while in
recording pause mode.
4on the display flashes for 4 seconds and 4-second blank
space is made. Then, the deck enters the recording pause
mode.
2 Press ato resume recording.
To insert a blank space of less than 4 seconds, press w
REC/REC MUTE again while 4is flashing.
To insert blank spaces of more than 4 seconds, after the deck
enters recording pause mode, press wREC/REC MUTE again.
Eachtimethe buttonis pressed, a 4-second blankspace is added.
About cassette tapes
•To prevent accidental erasure, break off the plastic tabs
on the cassette tape after recording with a screwdriver or
other pointed tool.
To record on the tape again, cover the tab openings with
adhesive tape, etc.
•120-minute or longer tapes are extremely thin and easily
deformed or damaged.They are not recommended.
•Take up any slack in the tape with a pencil or similar tool
beforeuse. Slacktapemaybreak or jam in the mechanism.
To erase a recording
Make sure the microphone is not connected to this unit.Set the
microphone volume and the echo level to OFF (see page 20).
1Insertthe tapeto be erased intodeck2 and pressTAPE DECK
1/2 to display “TP 2”.
2Set the tape to the point where the erasure is to be started.
3Press wREC/REC MUTE to start the erasure.
•When recording an externally connected source via theVIDEO/
AUX jacks, the small dot near the 5lights up continuously in
the display if the input level is too high.
In this case, stop recording and adjust the input level until the
dot lights intermittently (page 25).
•“Can’t REC”is displayed if you attempt to record on a tape with
the plastic tabs broken off.

En
ENGLISH 15
RECORDING
DUBBING A TAPE MANUALLY
•Set the tape to the point where recording will start.
•Note that recording will be done on one side of the tape only.
1 PressTAPE.
2 Insert the original tape into deck 1 and the tape
to be recorded on into deck 2.
Insert the tapes with the sides to be played back or recorded
on facing out from the unit.
3 PressTAPE DECK 1/2 to select deck 1.
“TP 1”is displayed.
4 Press wREC/REC MUTE to start recording.
Playing and recording start simultaneously.
To stop dubbing
Press s.
DUBBING THE WHOLE TAPE
This function allows you to make exact copies of the original
tape.
•Dubbing does not start from a point halfway in the tape.
•Note that recording will be done on one side of the tape only.
1 PressTAPE.
2 Insert the original tape into deck 1 and the tape
to be recorded on into deck 2.
Insert each tape with the side to be played back or recorded
on facing out from the unit.
3 Press SYNC DUB to start recording.
The tapes are rewound to the beginning of the front sides,
and recording starts.
To stop dubbing
Press s.

16 ENGLISH
AI EDIT RECORDING
The AI edit recording function enables CD recording without
worrying about tape length and track length. When a CD is
inserted, the unit automatically calculates the total track length.
If necessary, the order of tracks is rearranged so that no track is
cut short.
(AI: Artificial Intelligence)
AI edit recording will not start from a point halfway into the tape.
The tape must be recorded from the beginning of either side.
1 Insert the tape into deck 2.
Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out
from the unit.
2 Press CD and load the disc(s).
3 Press CD EDIT/CHECK once.
“EDIT”and “AI”are displayed.
•When “PRGM”is displayed, press CD EDIT/CHECK.
4 Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a disc.
5 Press numbered buttons 0-9 on the remote
control to designate the tape length.
10 to 99 minutes can be specified.
Example: When using a 60-minute tape, press 6and 0.
In a few seconds, the tracks to be recorded on each side of
the tape are determined.
•f, gor MULTI JOG are also available to designate
the tape length.
6 Press wREC/REC MUTE to start recording on
the first side.
The tape is rewound to the beginning of the first side, the
lead segment is played through for 10 seconds, and recording
starts.When the last track programmed for side A is finished,
deck 2 enters the recording stop mode. After entering the
recording stop mode, go to step 7.
7 Press CD EDIT/CHECK to display the program for
the second recording.
“B”is displayed.
8 Turn over the tape in deck 2 and press wREC/
REC MUTE to start recording on the second side.
To stop recording
Press s. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.
To clear the edit program
Press sCLEAR twice so that“EDIT”disappears on the display.
To check the order of the programmed track numbers
Before recording, press CD EDIT/CHECK to select side A or B,
and press for grepeatedly.
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 CD EDIT/CHECK to select side A or B.
2Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a disc.
3Pressnumberedbuttonson theremote control to selecttracks.
A track whose playing time is 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 a little 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 a little longer than the tape’s specified recording time
after editing, the display shows the extra time (without a minus
mark), instead of the time remaining on the tape (with the minus
mark).
The AI edit recording function cannot be used with discs
containing 31 tracks or more. “TR OVER”is displayed if this is
attempted.
Tape length Remaining time
of recording Programmed tracks for side A
Tape side
A: First recording side
B: Second recording side
Track number Programmed track numbers
Program numberTape side

En
ENGLISH 17
RECORDING
PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING
In the programmed edit recording function the tracks can be
programmed while checking the remaining time on each side of
the tape.
The programmed edit recording will not start from a point halfway
in the tape.The tape must be recorded on from the beginning of
either side.
1 Insert the tape into deck 2.
Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out
from the unit.
2 Press CD and load the disc(s).
3 Press CD EDIT/CHECK twice.
“EDIT”and “PRGM”are displayed.
•When “AI”is displayed, press CD EDIT/CHECK again.
4 Press numbered buttons on the remote control
to designate the tape length.
10 to 99 minutes can be specified.
•f, gor MULTI JOG are also available to designate
the tape length.
5 Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a disc.
Then, press numbered buttons 0-9 and +10 on
the remote control to program a track.
Example: To select the 10th track of disc 2, press DISC
DIRECT PLAY 2, then press +10 and 0.
6 Repeat step 5 for the rest of the tracks for side
A.
A track whose playing time is longer than the remaining time
cannot be programmed.
7 Press CD EDIT/CHECK to select side B and
program the tracks for side B.
After confirming “B”on the display, repeat step 5.
8 Press CD EDIT/CHECK to select side A and press
wREC/REC MUTE to start recording.
The tape is rewound to the beginning of the front side, the
leadsegment is playedthrough for10 seconds, and recording
starts.When the last track programmed for side A is finished,
deck 2 enters the recording stop mode. After entering the
recording stop mode, go to step 9.
9 Press CD EDIT/CHECK for recording of the
second side.
“B”is displayed.
10 Turn over the tape in deck 2 and press wREC/
REC MUTE to start recording.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press s. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.
To check the order of the programmed track numbers
Before recording, press CD EDIT/CHECK to select side A or B,
and press for grepeatedly.
To change the program of each side
Press CD EDIT/CHECK to select side A or B, and press s
CLEAR to clear the program on the selected side.Then program
tracks again.
To clear the edit program
Press sCLEAR twice so that “EDIT”disappears on the display.
•Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from any of the inserted
discs.
•“FULL”is displayed if you attempt to program more than 30
tracks.
Maximum recording
time for side A
Tape side A (front side)Tape length
Remaining time
on side A Programmed tracks
Selected track number
Program number
Tape side B (reverse side)
Program number
Programmed track
numbers
Tape side
Disc number Track number

18 ENGLISH
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
recorded in Dolby Surround, astonishingly realistic sound
surrounds the listener to create a new level of audio/visual
entertainment.
Independentcontrol of the foursound channelsallowsthe 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 4 and 5)
• Make sure the TV set and video unit are properly connected.
(See page 5)
• Make sure the laser disc, video tape, etc., support
H.
ADJUSTING SPEAKER LEVEL BALANCE
The unit is equipped with a built-in test signal generator called a
noise sequencer for easy balance adjustment of all 4 channels.
The sequencer outputs a noise 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 Press DOLBY PRO LOGIC to select“NORMAL”.
“NORMAL” is displayed.
If “PHANTOM” or “3 STEREO” is displayed, press DOLBY
PRO LOGIC repeatedly until “NORMAL” is selected.
2 Press MANUAL SELECT and hold it down for
about 4 seconds until “L” flashes.
A noise signal is sent to each channel in turn in the following
sequence.
L: Left speaker R: Right speaker
SUR: Surround speakers
CEN: Center speaker
3 Adjust the sound level of the center and the
surround speakers.
While“CEN”or “SUR”is displayed, press fDOWN or g
UP on the remote control to adjust the volume of the center
or each surround speaker to match the level of the front
speakers.
To adjust the balancebetweenthe left and right frontspeakers,
seepage 9.Atthis time, the DOLBY PROLOGIC modeshould
be canceled by pressing DOLBY PRO LOGIC until the“OFF”
is displayed.
4 Press MANUAL SELECT again to stop the noise
signal.
When the sequencer outputs a noise signal, a clicking sound
might be heard from the speakers due to the characteristics of
the circuit.This is not malfunction.
About the channels
The left and right front speakers create the stereo effect.
The center speaker helps achieve precise sound positioning
over a broad sound field.
The rear-mounted surround speakers enhance the “depth”of
the sound field.
To change the delay time
The surround speakers reproduce sounds a split second after
thefrontspeakers.The delay isinitiallyset to 20 ms(milliseconds).
To change this standard delay time, press MANUAL SELECT
on the remote control repeatedly until“TIME”is displayed. Then,
press fDOWN or gUP. Each time one of the buttons is
pressed, the delay time changes as shown below.
15 mS ↔20 mS ↔30 mS
DOLBY PRO LOGIC

En
ENGLISH 19
PLAY WITH DOLBY PRO LOGIC
1 PressVIDEO/AUX and start playback of the video
source.
“VIDEO”is displayed.
2 Press DOLBY PRO LOGIC.
“NORMAL”is selected, and the playback sound has the
DOLBY PRO LOGIC effect.
To cancel DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode
Press DOLBY PRO LOGIC repeatedly until “OFF”is displayed.
To change the sound levels during playback
After adjusting the balance with the noise sequencer, the sound
levels of the center or each surround speaker can be adjusted
during playback of laser discs or video software.
1Press MANUAL SELECT on the remote control repeatedly
toselect“CEN”(center speaker)or“SUR”(surroundspeakers).
2While the “CEN”or “SUR”is displayed, press fDOWN or
gUP on the remote control to adjust the volume.
ADDITIONAL DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODES
In addition to the NORMAL mode, this unit is also equipped with
the PHANTOM and the 3 STEREO modes.
PHANTOM mode: Use this mode when no center speaker is
connected. The center channel signals are output through the
left and right speakers.
3 STEREO mode: Use this mode when no surround speakers
are connected. This mode reproduces rear sounds through the
front speakers.
To select PHANTOM or 3 STEREO
Press DOLBY PRO LOGIC repeatedly until the desired DOLBY
PRO LOGIC mode is displayed.The DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode
is displayed cyclically as follows.
NORMAL PHANTOM
OFF
(
cancel
)
3 STEREO
To adjust the balance of connected speaker sound levels
Carry out steps 2 to 4 of “ADJUSTING SPEAKER LEVEL
BALANCE”.
•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 Hmark.
•The DOLBY PRO LOGIC is automatically canceled when:
- the ECHO level is changed.
- the BBE is turned on.
- the headphones are plugged in.
- the Karaoke function is turned on.
•Set the microphone volume to OFF while the DOLBY PRO
LOGIC is on. Otherwise, the DOLBY PRO LOGIC sound can
not be reproduced correctly.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC

20 ENGLISH
KARAOKE
MICROPHONE MIXING
A microphone (not supplied) can be connected to this unit,
allowing you to sing along to music sources.
Use microphones with a standard plug (ø6.3 mm, 1/4 inch).
1 Connect your microphones to MIC jack.
2 Press one of the function buttons to select the
source to be mixed, and play the source.
3 Adjust the volume and tone of the source.
4 Press MIC and turnVOLUME within 4 seconds to
adjust the microphone volume.
The microphone volume can be selected from 1 to MAX (7)
or OFF (cancel).
5 Press ECHO and turnVOLUME within 4 seconds
to adjust the echo level.
The echo level can be selected from 1 to MAX (7) or OFF
(cancel).
To change the delay time of echo
Hold down ECHO while the echo is on.
“L”(Long) and “M”(Middle) are displayed alternately. At the
desired position, release the button.
To record microphone sound mixed with source sound
Follow the procedure for recording from the sound source (see
page 14).
SYNC DUB cannot be used for mixing recording.
When not using the microphones
Set the microphone volume and echo level to OFF and remove
the microphones from MIC jack.
•When the ECHO level is changed, the DOLBY PRO LOGIC is
automatically canceled.
•If a microphone is held too near the speakers, a howling sound
may be produced. In this case, hold the microphone away from
the speakers, or decrease the microphone volume.
•If sound through the microphone is extremely loud, it may be
distorted. In this case, decrease the microphone volume.
•When the function is changed, the microphone volume and the
echo volume are set to off.
Recommended microphones
The use of unidirectional type microphones is recommended to
prevent howling. Contact your local Aiwa dealer for details.
VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX FUNCTIONS
This unit can use discs or tapes as Karaoke sources.
Use the Vocal fader function for ordinary discs or tapes.
Use the Multiplex function for multi audio discs or tapes.
Press KARAOKE repeatedly to select the vocal fader or
multiplex function.
Each time KARAOKE is pressed, one of these functions is
selected cyclically.
12
3
1Vocal Fader
The singer’s voice becomes softer than the accompaniment.
2Multiplex
Onlythesound on the leftchannelis heard from bothspeakers,
and the sound on the right channel is muted.
3Cancel
To change the audible channel in Multiplex function
When Multiplex is selected, “MPX-L”is displayed for 3 seconds
and changes to the selected function name. After the selected
function name is displayed, hold down KARAOKE until“MPX-R”
is displayed.
To return to the initial setting, select MPX-L.
When the power is turned off, MPX-L is restored.
•The Karaoke 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 Karaoke function is on, the sound is output as
monaural.
•Whenthe function is changed,the Karaokefunctionis canceled.