Aiwa NSX-MT320 User manual

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“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.”
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.
Model No. Serial No. (Lot No.)
CX-NMT320
SX-NA302
SX-R275
SX-C605
TS-W35 (NSX-MT321 only)
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 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.
Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the m“3
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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, unless specified in the Operating
Instructions.
Electric Power
1Power sources —Connect this unit only to power sources
specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on the
unit.
2Polarization —As asafety feature, some units are equipped
with polarized AC power plugs which can only be inserted
one way into apower outlet. [f 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.
3AC 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 power plugs and extension cords
beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock.
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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 power
outlet 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
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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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~ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION s+0-20)
IELECTRIC I/11
-?7 ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 25o PART H)
NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Maintenance
Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating
Instructions.
Damaae Requiring 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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PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................1
PREPARATIONS
SETTING UP .......................................................................3
REMOTE CONTROL ...........................................s...............5
BEFORE OPERATION ........................................................6
SOUND
AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS .................................................... 7
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER ......................................m..............17
TAPE PLAYBACK
BASIC OPERATIONS ...........m............................................ 8
RADIO RECEPTION
MANuALTuNING ...............................................................9
PRESETTING STATIONS ...................................=..........m...m9
CD PLAYING
BASIC OPERATIONS ......m....m.m.m...mm...m...l.....................m...mll
PROGRAMMED PLAY ..................................................... 12
RECORDING —,
BASIC RECORDING ........................................................ 13
DUBBING ATAPE MANUALLY ...................................... 14
DUBBING THE WHOLE TAPE ........................................ 14
Al EDIT RECORDING ...................................................... 15
PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING ............................... 16 ❑
DOLBY PRO LOGIC
ADJUSTING SPEAKER LEVEL BALANCE ...................17
PLAY WITH DOLBY PRO LOGIC ................................... 18
KARAOKE
MICROPHONE MIXING ................................................... 19
CLOCK AND TIMER
SETTING THE CLOCK ..................m................................. 19
SETTING THE TIMER ...................................................... 20
SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER ......................................... 21
OTHER CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ....................... 21
LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES m........................ 22
GENERAL
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............... ......................... 23
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ....m........o........................... 23
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................ 24
PARTS INDEX ................................................... Back cover
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The DOLBY PRO LOGIC system which is the biggest feature of
this stereo system provides you with multi channel sound in your
home.
Complete setting and connection of the main unit, supplied
speakers, yourTV and video equipment according to the following
procedure.
Check
@)CX-NMT320 Compact disc stereo cassette receiver
@SX-NA302 Front speakers
SX-R275
Surround speakers SX-C605
Center speaker
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TS-W35 (For NSX-MT321 only)
Subwoofer
Remote control AM antenna
Operating Instructions, etc.
FM antenna
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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
@)Front speakers
@Center speaker
Position ;n 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.
@Subwoofer (For NSX-MT321 only)
Place the subwoofer on the floor close to awall or in acorner
of the room.
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●No sound is heard frlomthe center and surround speakers when
the DOLBY PRO LOGIC and SURROUND system are set to
off.
●The center speaker sounds only when the DOLBY PRO LOGIC
is set to on.
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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.
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5Subwoofer
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FM antenna
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Speaker cord Ill I
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Subwoofer cord t+
AC cord +8
7Connect the supplied antennas. 3Connect thesurrcmnd s~eakers.
Connect the FM antenna to FM 75 Qterminals and the AM Connect the surround spe~ker cords to SURROUND
antenna to AM LOOP terminal. SPEAKERS terminals. m
There is no difference between the surround speakers. Both
speakers can be connected as R(right) or L(left).
4Connect the center speaker.
Connect the center speaker cord to CENTER SPEAKEH
terminal. J@’’. ,.u
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5Connect the subwoofer. (only for NSX-MT3Z!1 )
2Connect the front speakers. Connect the subwoofer cord to SUPER WOOFER terminal,
The speaker placed on the right side of the unit facing you is
“the right speaker” and another one is “the left speaker”.
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Q6Connect the video equipment,
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.Connect VIDEO/AUX jack of this unit to the audio output jack
. :, eof the video equipment with an optional audio connecting cord.
7Connect the Television to the video equipment,
Refer to the Operating Instructions of the connected
The cords with white stripes should be connected to 0equipment for details.
terminals and the other cords to Oterminals. 8Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.
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To position the antennas
FM feeder antenna:
Extend this antenna horizontally in aT-shape and fix its ends to
the wall.
AM antenna:
Position to find the best possible reception.
To stand the AM antenna on asurface
Fix the claw to the slot.
To mount the surround speakers on the wall
Mount each speaker on a s~ot that can hold its weiaht.
●Be sure to connect the speaker cords correctly. Improper
connections can cause short circuits in SPEAKERS terminals.
●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.
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ITo connect other optional equipment+ pagezl. I
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.
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.
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●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 atelevision,
etc.).
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To turn the power on
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).
POWER is also available.
When the unit is turned on, the disc compartment may open and
close to reset the unit.
To turn the power off
Press POWER.
Flash window
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 ❑while pressing
CD. To turn back on, repeat the above.
To dim the illumination of the display
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Press CLOCWDIMMER twice so that “DIMMER” is displayed,
then press II SET within 4seconds.
Press +or -repeatedly to select the dimmer mode as
follows.
rDIMMER 1- DIMMER 2- DIM-OFF
(cancel) 1
Press II SET within 4seconds.
DIMMER 1: The illumination of the display is dimmer than
usual, and the spectrum analyzer lights off.
DIMMER 2: The illumination of the display is dimmer than
DIMMER 1, and the illumination on the buttons light off.
DIM-OFF: The normal display is resumed.
DEMO (Demonstration) mode
When the AC cord is connected, 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 turn-cd off, the DEMO mode is restored;
To cancel DEMO mode
Press II SET while the power is off. The clock flashes on the
display. (To set the current time, see “SETTING THE CLOCK
on page 19.) To re-activate DEMO mode, press -while the
t20wer is off,
DEMO game
You can enjoy playing DEMO game with your system. .4
1Press bduring DEMO mode. ‘e;
Three numbers on the display start to run. ‘~”
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2Press Wonce. s;.
The number on the left side stops. ~,
3Press ■twice to stop the remaining two numbers. ~g~
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Scoring:
20 points are given to start the game.
If all the numbers are equal, 50 points are added to the score.
If not eaual, one point is subtracted.
If the gained points reach 9999, you win.
If the gained points fall to O,you lose.
To reset the game
Press CLOCIVDIMMER, then press >. The game starts again.
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T-BASS
MANUAL
SELECT
VOLUME
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Turn VOLUME on the main unit, or press VOLUME on the
remote control.
The volume Iewelis displayed as anumber from Oto 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 lefth’ight balance
Press MANUAL SELECT on the remote control, UR is displayed
for 2seconds. Press+ DOWN or -UP on the remote control
within these 2seconds.
●The DOLBY PRO LOGIC front speakers level is also changed.
(See page 17)
SUPER T-BASS SYSTEM
The T-BASS system enhances the realism of low-frequency
sound.
Press T-BASS.
Each time it is pressed, the level changes. Select one of the
three levels, or the off position to suit your preference.
This unit provides the following 3different programmed
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.
PHONES
MULTI
JOG
GEQ
Press GEQ repeatedly until the desired equalization curve
is displayed.
“GRAPHIC EQUALIZER appears (except “GEQ OFF) and
the GEQ mode is displayed cyclically as follows.
rROCK— POP —CLASSIC— GEQ OFF
(cancel) 1
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Low frequency sound may be distorted when the T-BASS system
is used for adisc or tape in which low frequency sound is originally
emphasized. In this case, cancel the T-BASS system.
Using the headphones
Connect headphones to the PHONES jack with astandard stereo
plug (@6.3mm, ‘/, inch).
No sound is output from the speakers while the headphones are
plugged in.
●When the headphones are plugged in, the DOLBY PRO LOGIC
is canceled.
Sound adjustment during recording
The output volume and tone of the speakers or headphones may
be freely varied without affecting the recording.
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TAPE PEiY’i$ACK
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Deck 1
Use Type I(normal) tapes only.
1Press TAPE and press A
cassette holder. EJECT to open the
AEJECT--
Insert atape with the exposed side down. Push the cassette
holder to close.
2Press >to start play.
Only the side facing out from the unit can be played back.
The selected deck number
To select aplaying deck
When tapes are loaded in both decks, press TAPE first to :select
adeck. The selected deck number is displayed.
To stop play, press ❑.
To pause play (deck 2only), press 11. To resume play, press
again.
To fast forward or rewind, press ++ or -, Then press M
to 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 ■CLEAR 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 1finishes, the tape in the deck 2will start
to play without interruption and will stop at the end of the tape.
(Continuous play)
Tape counter
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MONO
TUNER
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TUNER
BAND
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select the
desired band.
When TUNER BAND is pressed while the power is off, the
power is turned on directly.
Press 44 DOWN or -UP 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, (I{UDI) is displayed.
To search for astation quickly (Auto Search)
Keep +DOWN or -UP pressed until the frequency starts
to change rapidly. After tuning in to astation, the search stops.
To stop the Auto Search manually, press -DOWN or -
UP.
●The Auto Search may not stop at stations with very weak
signals.
When an FM TUNER 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, press MONO TUNER so that “MONO
disappears,
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PRESET
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TUNER
BAND
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MULTI
JOG
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 in to apreset station directly.
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2
Press TUNER BAND to select aband, and press
+DOWN or -UP to select astation.
Press 11 SET to store the station.
Apreset number beginning from 1in consecutive order for
each band is assigned to the station.
Frequency Preset number
3Repeat steps 1and 2,
The next station will not be stored if atotal of 32 preset stations
for all the bands have already been stored.
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PRESET NUMBER TUNING
Use the remote control to select the preset number directly.
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2
Press BAND to select aband.
Press numbered buttons O-9 and +10 to select a
preset number.
Example:
To select preset number 20, press +10, +10 and O.
To select preset number 15, press +10 and 5.
Selecting apreset number on the main unit
Press TUNER BAND to select aband. Then, press ➤PRESET
repeatedly or turn MULTI JOG.
Each time bPRESET is pressed, the next ascending number
is selected.
To clear apreset station
Select the preset number of the station to be cleared. Then, press
■CLEAR, and press II SET within 4seconds.
The preset numbers of all other stations in the band with higher
numbers are also decreased by one.
To change the AM tuning interval
The default setting of the AM tuning interval is 10 kHz/step.
If you use this unit in an area where the frequency allocation
system is 9kHz/step, change the tuning interval.
Press POWER while pressing TUNER BAND.
To reset the interval, repeat this procedure.
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When the AM tuning interval is changed, all preset stations are
cleared. The preset stations have to be set again.
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DISC J!
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PLAY
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MULTI
JOG
0-9,
+10
Press CD, then press 4OPEN/CLOSE to open the
disc compartment. Load disc(s) with the label side
up.
To olav 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 AOPEN/CLOSE.
Tray 1
CHANGE
Tray number of the
disc to be played Total playing time
Total number of tracks
Load discs.
To play all discs in the disc compartment, press >.
Play begins with the disc on tray 1.
Number of track being played Elapsed playing time
To play one disc onlv, press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3.
The selected disc is played once.
To play with the remote control
Press DISC DIRECT PLAY, then press numbered buttons 1-3
within 3seconds to select adisc.
To stop play, press ■.
To pauae play, press 11. To resume play, press again.
To search for aparticular point during playback, keep ~
or Epressed and release it at the desired point.
To skip to the beginning of atrack during playback, press
+or *repeatedly or turn MULTI JOG.
To remove discs, press AOPEN/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 AOPEN/CLOSE is pressed, the power is also turned on
and the disc compartment is opened.
To check the remaining time
During play, press EDIT/CHECK on the remote control. The
amount of time remaining until all tracks finish playing is
displayed. To restore the playing time display, repeat the above.
Selecting atrack with the remote control
1
2
Press DISC DIRECT PLAY, then press numbered buttons
1-3 within 3seconds to select adisc.
Press numbered buttons O-9 and +1Oto select atrack.
Example:
To select the 25th track, press +1O, +1Oand 5.
To select the 10th track, press +1Oand O.
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 AOPEN/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.
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3Press numbered buttons O-9 and +1Oto program ,g
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
Asingle 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 —Glights up on the display.
RANDOM/REPEAT play —RANDOM and Glight upon the
display.
Cancel —RANDOM and ~disappear from the display.
To Dlav all discs, press Eto start play.
To Plav asinale disc, press one of DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to
start play.
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During random play it is not possible to skip to the previously
played track with -.
Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from any of the inserted
discs.
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2,3
Use the remote control
1
2
Press PRGM in stop mode.
“PRG” is displayed
Press DISC DIRECT PLAY, then press numbered
buttons 1-3 within 3seconds to select adisc.
Goto the next step when the tray stops rotating.
4
5
Program number Total playing time c~f
the selected tracks
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other tracks.
Press +Fto start play.
To check the program
Each time -or PP is pressed in stop mode, adisc number,
track number, and program number will be displayed.
To clear the program
Press ■CLEAR in stop mode.
To add tracks to the program
Repeat steps 2 and 3 in stop mode. The track will 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/REIPEA’r
repeatedly until ~appears on the display. ❑
During programmed play, you cannot perform random, play,
checking the remaining time, and selecting adisc or track.
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INSERTING BLANK SPACES
This section explains how to record from the tuner, CD player, or
external equipment.
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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
2
3
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.
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Press function (CD, TUNER or VIDEO/AUX) and
prepare the source to be recorded.
To recordfrom aCD, press CD and load the disc(s).
To record from aradio broadcast, press TUNER and tune
in to astation.
To record from aconnected source, press VIDEO/AUX and
play.
Press ●REC/REC MUTE to start recording.
When the selected function is CD, playback and recording
start simultaneously.
To stop recording, press ■,
To pause recording, press II. (Applicable when the source is
TUNER or VIDEO/AUX) To resume recording, press it again.
To start recording with the remote control
First press ●/0 REC/REC MUTE, and then press<> within 2
seconds.
Sound adjustment during recording
The output volume and tone of the speakers or headphones may
be freely varied without affecting the recording.
Insertion of 4-second blank spaces enables you to activate the
Music Sensor function. (Applicable when the source is TUNER,
VIDEO/AUX or MD.)
1Press ●REC/REC MUTE 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.
2Press 11 to resume recording.
To insert ablank space of less than 4seconds, press ●
REC/REC MUTE again while ~is flashing.
To insert blank !Waces of more than 4seconds, after the deck
enters recording pause mode, press ●REC/REC MUTE again.
Each time the button is pressed, a4-second blank space is
added.
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 ATab for side A
To record on the tape again, cover the tab openings with
adhesive tape, etc.
o120-minute or longer tapes are extremely thin and easily
deformed or damaged, They are not recommended.
~Take up any slack in the tape with apencil or similar tool
before use. Slack tape may break or jam in the mechanism.
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To erase arecording
●Make sure the microphone is not connected to this unit.
●Set the microphone volume to OFF (see page 19).
1Insert the tape to be erased into deck 2 and press TAPE DECK
1/2 to display ‘(TP 2.
2Set the tape to the point where the erasure is to be started.
3Press ●REC/REC MUTE to start the erasure.
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Set the tape to the point where recording will start.
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2
3
4
Press TAPE.
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 facing out from the unit.
Press TAPE DECK 1/2 to select deck 1.
“TP 1“ is displayed.
Press .REC/REC MUTE to start recording.
Playing and recording start simultaneously.
To stop dubbing
Press ■,
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This function allows you to make exact copies of the origins I
ta~e.
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Dubbing does not start from apoint halfway in the tape.
1Press TAPE.
2Insert the original tape into deck 1and the tape
to be recorded on into deck 2.
The tapes are rewound to the beginning of the front eides,
and recording starts.
To stop dubbing
Press W.
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The Al edit recording function enables CD recording without
worrying about tape length and track length. When aCD 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.
(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.
1
2
3
4
5
Insert the tape into deck 2.
Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out
from the unit.
Press CD and load the disc(s).
Press EDIT/CHECK once on the remote control.
“EDIT” is displayed.
EDIT
●When “PRGM” is displayed, press EDIT/CHECK again.
Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select adisc.
Press numbered buttons O-9 on the remote
control to designate the tape length.
10 to 99 minutes can be specified.
Example: When using a60-minute tape, press 6 and O.
In afew seconds, the tracks to be recorded on each side of
the tape are determined.
●<, >or MULTI JOG are also available to designate
the tape length.
Tape length Remaining time Programmed
of recording tracks for side A
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7
8
Press ●REC/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 Ais finished,
deck 2enters the recording stop mode. After entering the
recording stop mode, go to step 7.
Press EDIT/CHECK on the remote control to
display the program for the second recording.
“B is displayed.
Turn over the tape in deck 2and press ●REC/
REC MUTE to start recording on the second side.
To stop recording
Press ■.Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.
To clear the edit program
Press ■CLEAR twice so that “EDIT”disappears on the display.
To check the order of the programmed track numbers
Before recording, press EDIT/CHECK on the remote control to
select side Aor B, and press +or -repeatedly.
Programmed
Track number track numbers
Program 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 EDIT/CHECK on the remote control to select side A
or B.
2Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select adisc.
3Press numbered buttons on the remote control to select tracks.
Atrack 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 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).
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The Al edit recording function cannot be used with discs
containing 31 tracks or more.
Tape side
A: First recording side
B: Second recording side
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In the programmed edit recording function the tracks can be
programmed 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 on from the beginning of
either side.
1
2
3
4
Insert the tape into deck 2.
Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out
from the unit.
Press CD and load the disc(s).
Press EDIT/CHECK twice on the remote control.
“EDIT” and “PRGM” are displayed,
*When “Al” is displayed, press EDIT/CHECK again.
Press numbered buttons on the remote control
to designate the tape length.
10 to 99 minutes can be specified.
●The <, -or MULTI JOG are also available to designate
the tape length.
Tape length Tape side A(front side)
5Press DISC DIRECT
Maximum recording
time for side A
PLAY 1-3 to select adisc.
Then, press numbered buttons O-9 and +10 on
the remote control to program atrack.
Example: To select the 10th track of disc 2, press DISC
DIRECT PLAY 2, then press +10 and O.
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7
8
9
Repeat step 5for the rest of the tracks for side a.
A.
Atrack whose playing time is longer than the remaining time g;”
cannot be programmed. ,,,
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Press EDIT/CHECK on the remote control to $#
select side Band program the tracks for side EL
After confirming Bon the display, repeat step 5.
Tape side B,(reverse side)
Press EDIT/CHECK to select side Aand press
●REC/REC MUTE to start recording.
CD play and recording of edited tracks for the first side start
simultaneously. When the last track programmed for side A
is finished, deck 2enters the recording stop mode. After
entering the recording stop mode, go to step 9.
Press EDIT/CHECK on the remote control fc~r
recording of the second side.
“B” is displayed.
10 Turn over the tape in deck 2and press ●REC/
REC MUTE to start recording.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press ■.Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.
To check the order of the programmed track numbers
Before recording, press EDIT/CHECK on the remote control 10
select side Aor B, and press -or -repeatedly. m
Disc number Tape side Program number
Track number Programmed track
numbers
To change the program of each side
Press EDIT/CHECK on the remote controlto select side Aor 13,
and press ■CLEAR to clear the program on the selected side,
Then program tracks again.
To clear the edit program
Press ■CLEAR twice so that “EDl~ disappears on the display.
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Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from any of the inserted
discs.
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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
recorded in Dolby Surround, 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 and 4)
●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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3
3
The unit is equipped with abuilt-in test signal generator called a
noise sequencer for easy balance adjustment of all 5channels.
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.
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3
4
Press MANUAL SELECT (TEST) and hold it down
for about 4seconds until “L” flashes.
Anoise signal is sent to each channel in turn in the following
sequence.
L: Left speaker-+ CEN: Center speaker+ R: Right speaker
SUR: Surroundspeakers ●
Adjust the sound level of the center and the
surround speakers.
While “CEN”or “SUR is displayed, press +DOWN or _
UP to adjust the volume of the center or each surround
speaker to match the level of the front speakers.
To adjust the balance between the left and right front speakers,
see page 7. At this time, the DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode should
be canceled by pressing DOLBY PRO LOGIC until the “PRO-
OFF” is displayed.
Press MANUAL SELECT (TEST) again to stop the
noise signal.
About the channels
The left and right front 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 MANUAL SELECT
(TEST) on the remote control repeatedly until “TIME is displayed,
Then, press +DOWN or ~UP. Each time one of the buttons
is pressed, the delay time changes as shown below.
15mS++20mS+30mS
Use the remote control.
7Preee DOLBY PRO LOGIC to eelect “NORMAL”,
“NORMAL” lights up in red.
If “PHANTOM” or”3 STEREO lights up in red, press DOLBY
PRO LOGIC repeatedly until “NORMAL” is selected.
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Press VIDEO/AUX and start playback of the video
source.
“VIDEO is displayed.
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 “PRO-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 (TEST) on the remote control
repeatedly to select “CEN” (center speaker) or “SUR”
(surround speakers).
2While the “CEN” or “SUR” is displayed, press ~DOWN or
~UP on the remote controlto adjust the volume.
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ADDITIONAL DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODES %J
In addition to the NORMAL mode, this unit is also e~uipped with ~~-,,
the PHANTOM and the 3STEREO modes, .,,-,
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PHANTOM mode: Use this mode when no center speaker is $;~.
connected. The center channel signals are output through the !j&~
left and right speakers. ‘:J!p:
3STEREO mode: Use this mode when no surround speakers “~
are connected. This mode reproduces rear sounds through tha O
front speakers. Q
To select PHANTOM or 3STEREO
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+ 3STEREO ~
~PRO-OFF (cancel) ~
To adjust the balance of connected speaker sound levels
Carry out steps 2to 4of “ADJUSTING SPEAKER LEVEL
BALANCE”.
●Depending on the sound source and/or listening conditions, a
surround effect may not be obtained even when the DIOLB~
PRO LOGIC is on.
●The full DOLBY PRO LOGIC effect cannot be obtained when
using software without lltl WBVSURROUND[mark.
●The DOLBY PRO LOGIC is automatically canceled when the
headphones are plugged in.
●Set the microphone volume to OFF while the DOLBY PRO
LOGIC is on. Otherwise, the DOLBY PRO LOGIC sound can
not be reproduced correctly.
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Amicrophone (not supplied) can be connected to this unit,
allowing you to sing along to music sources.
Use amicrophone with amini plug (03.5 mm, 1/6inch).
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2
3
4
Connect your microphone to MIC jack.
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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.
Press MIC and turn VOLUME within 4seconds to
adjust the microphone volume.
The microphone volume can be selected from 1to MAX (7)
or OFF (cancel).
The volume of both microphones is adjusted simultaneously.
To record microphone sound mixed with source sound
Follow the procedure for recording from the sound source (see
page 13),
SYNC DUBBING cannot be used for mixing recording.
When not using the microphone
Set the microphone volume to OFF and remove the microphone
from MIC jack.
sIf 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 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 is set
to off.
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2
3
Press CLOCIVDIMMER ~, then press II SET
within 4seconds.
Press <DOWN or -UP to designate the
hour, then press II SET.
The hour stops flashing and the minute starts flashing.
Press 4+ DOWN or -UP to designate the
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minute, then press 11 SET.
The minute stops flashing on the display and the clock starts
from 00 seconds.
To display the current time
Press CLOCK. The time is displayed for 4seconds.
However, the time cannot be displayed during recording.
To switch to the 24-hour standard
Press CLOCK and then press ■within 4seconds.
Repeat the same procedure to restore the 12-hour standard.
If the clock display flashes
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.
*MULTI JOG is also available instead of 4+ and FF.
Recommended microphones
The use of unidirectional type microphones is recommended to
prevent howling, Contact your local Aiwa dealer for details.
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