Aiwa NSX-S223 User manual

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COMPACT DISC STEREO SYSTEM
NSX-$223
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
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NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
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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 bath, sink, 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 ina 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 oe 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. 7
2 AC power cord
.- When disconnecting the AC power cord, pull it out by the
AC.power plug. Do not pull the cord itself. ;
- Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands, as this
could result in fire or shock.
- Power cords should be firmly secured to avoid being severely
‘bent, pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to
the cord from the unit to the power socket.
- Avoid overloading AC power plugs and extension cords
beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock.
3 When not in use — Unplug the AC power plug from the power
socket 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.
Maintenance
Clean the unit only as feconimienndd 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 got 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 NOTATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF
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PREPARATIONS
CONNECTIONS .............
REMOTE CONTROL.....
BEFORE OPERATION
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TAPE PLAYBACK
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SEARCHING WITH THE HELP OF RDS CODEG........... 12
CD PLAYING
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RECORDING
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CLOCK AND TIMER
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OTHER CONNECTIONS
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LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES ...ecsscssscssssseee 22
GENERAL
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ....
*. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SPECIFICATIONS
PARTS INDEX
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CONNECTIONS
Check your system and accessories
CX-NS223 Compact disc stereo cassette receiver
SX-NS223 Front speakers
MW/LW
antenna
Remote control FM antenna
Operating Instructions, etc
FM antenna
1 Right speaker
Before connecting the AC cord
The rated voltage of your unit shown on the rear panelis ©
230 V AC. Check that the rated voltage matches your local voltage.
IMPORTANT
Connect the speakers, antennas, and all optional ddiicment first.
Then connect the AC cord.
There are no differences between the front speakers. Both
speakers can be connected as L (left) or R (right).
_1 Connect the right and left speakers to the main
unit.
Connect the right speaker cord to SPEAKERS R terminals,
and left to SPEAKERS L terminals.
~ The speaker cord with the white stripe should be connected.
to ® terminal and the black cord to © terminal. ©
MW/LW antenna
1 Left speaker
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Speaker cord
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2 Connect the supplied antennas.
Connect the FM antenna to FM 75 Q terminal and the MW/
LW antenna to MW/LW LOOP terminals. :
MW/LW antenna
FM antenna
3 Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.
The game Demo will begin when the AC cord is plugged into
_ anAC outlet. See page 7 “Game Demo’ for details.
To position the antennas
FM unipolar antenna:
Extend fully and position for the best possible reception.
This antenna is of an instant type, so the use of an outdoor antenna
is recommended.
MW/LW antenna:
Position to find the best possible reception.
To stand the MW/LW antenna on a surface
Fix the claw to the slot.
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* 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 MW/LW 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 MW/LW antenna wire.
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CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA _
For better FM reception, use of an outdoor antenna is
recommended. :
Connect the outdoor antenna to FM 75 Q terminal.
To connect other optional equipment “ page 22.
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REMOTECONTROL |
inserting batteries
Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and
insert two R6 (size AA) batteries.
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When to replace the batteries
The maximum operational distance between the remote control
and the sensor on the main unit should be approximately 5 meters
R6(AA)
(16 feet). When this distance decreases, replace the batteries |
with new ones.
To use SHIFT on the remote control
Buttons @ have two different functions: One of these functions
is indicated on the button, and the other on the plate above the
button.
To use the function on the button, simply press the button.
To use the function on the plate above the button, press the button
while pressing SHIFT.
To use FUNCTION on the remote control
FUNCTION substitutes for the function buttons (TAPE DECK u
2, TUNER BAND, VIDEO/AUX, CD) on the main unit.
Each time FUNCTION is pressed, the next function is selected
cyclically. When tapes are inserted in both decks, each deck is
selected with FUNCTION.
SHIFT FUNCTION
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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.
e 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.)
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BEFORE OPERATION |
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MULTI JOG
ENTER/
DIMMER
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 power 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 change the brightness level of the-display
1 Press ENTER/DIMMER.
2 Within 4 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to select the dimmer mode
as below.
The mode will be automatically set after 4 seconds. It will also
be set if ENTER/DIMMER is pressed within 4 seconds after step
2.
cial Raa DIMMER 1<+DIMMER 2 =
DIM-OFF: The normal display.
AUTO-DIM: If the unit is not used for 10 seconds, the illumination
of the display automatically becomes dimmer than DIMMER 2,
and the window on the top of the unit and the button lamps light
off.
DIMMER 1: The illumination of the display is dimmer than usual.
DIMMER 2: The. itumination of the display is dimmer than
DIMMER 1.

To change the probability of equalizing the three numbers
> << Press << or > repeatedly to select one of the three probability
levels when playing the game Demo. The tray number indicator
in the display changes between 1 and 3. As the tray number
a >> f increases from 1 to 3, the higher the probability of equalizing.
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PREPARATIONS
¢ While playing the game Demo, II, Mi, <<, »® and & are
. ; available only for the game Demo. Turn the power on to use
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¢ During the game Demo, some indicators unrelated to the actual
Game Demo operation light up on the display.
When the AC cord is connected, the display window demonstrates
the game Demo. When the power is turned on, the game Demo :
is overridden by the operation display. When the power is turned
off, the game Demo is restored.
To start or end game Demo —
Press ® when the power is off, the game Demo will begin.
To end the game Demo, press If.
To play the game Demo
‘1 Press >.
Three numbers on the display start to run.
2 Press Ml once.
The number on the left side stops.
3 Press Ml twice to stop the remaining two numbers.
Scoring: En
20 points are given to start the game.
If allthe numbers are equal ___, 50 points are added to the score.
' Ifnotequal_, one pointis subtracted.
If the gained points reach 9999, you win.
lf the gained points fall to 0, you lose.
To reset the game Demo
Press If, then press B. The game starts again.
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VOLUME
Turn VOLUME on the main unit, or press VOL on the
remote control. oe
The volume level is displayed as a number from 0 to MAX (81).
The volume level is automatically set to 16 when the power.is
turned off with the volume level set to 17 or more.
SUPER T-BA
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.
To select with the remote control
Press T-BASS while pressing SHIFT.
Low frequency sound may be distorted when the T-BASS system
is used for a disc or tape in which low frequency sound is originally
emphasized. In this case, cancel the T-BASS system.
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GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
(ROCK,POP,CLASSIC)
This unit provides the following three different equalization curves.
ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass
POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange
CLASSIC: Enriched sound with heavy bass and fine treble.
Press one of ROCK, POP or CLASSIC.
The selected equalization mode is displayed.
To cancel the selected mode
Press the selected button again. “GEQ OFF” is displayed.
_ To select with the remote control
Press GEQ repeatedly while pressing SHIFT. The GEQ mode is
displayed cyclically as follows.
. ROCK—~> POP-——> CLASSIC — GEQ OFF
| _ (cancel) |
Using the headphones .
Connect headphones to the PHONES jack with a standard stere
plug (26.3 mm, 1/4 inch).
No sound is output from the speakers while the headphones are
plugged in.
Sound adjustment during recording é
The output volume and tone of the speakers or headphones are
freely varied without affecting the recording.

<< >>
MULT! JOG
“PUSH
EJECT
Deck 2
‘This unit is designed fot, optimal siavbate of Type I
(normal) tapes.
1 Press TAPE and press 4 PUSH EJECT to open
the cassette holder.
4 PUSH
EJECT
Insert a tape with the exposed side down. Push the cassette
holder to close.
2 Press > to start play.
Only the side facing out from the unit can be played back.
Tape counter
Selected deck number
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 a.
To pause play (deck 2 only),.press Il. To resume play, press
again.
To fast forward or rewind, press <4 or BP. Then press a 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 ll 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 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 cancelled if
any graphic equalizer is selected (page 8), the unit is switched
to a different audio source, the cassette holder is open, or when
the power is turned off.
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PRESETTING STATIONS
The unit can store a total of 32 preset stations. Presetting allows
you to tune in to a station directly. Stations are assigned preset
numbers, beginning from 1 in consecutive order for each band
(FM, MW, LW).
Automatic presetting: :
This unit has a function for reception of **RDS (Radio Data
System) and other stations.
FM RDS stations take priority over other FM stations if there are
more than 32 receivable stations.
Manual presetting:
You can select stations to be preset from all the bands.
AUTOMATIC PRESETTING
The tuner scans through the receivable frequency range and
’ stores stations automatically. —
' 1 Press TUNER BAND.
FM is displayed.
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2 Keep pressing RT for 4 seconds until AUTO
PRESET is displayed.
il SET flashes for 4 seconds.
3 Press II SET while Ill flashes.
The tuner searches for a station, beginning with the FM band.
When a tuned station is stored, the selected preset number "
flashes on the display.
The search continues on the MW and LW bands if preset
numbers are still available.
When automatic presetting has been completed, the display
returns to the first preset station.
When the tuner detects *Zidentical RDS stations with
alternative frequencies
Only the station with the stronger signal is stored.
Before storing an RDS station, the tuner checks first whether
the same stations on the other frequencies are present, and
stores the station with the best reception. ;
NOTE
When automatic presetting is done, all previously stored stations
are cleared.
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MANUAL PRESETTING __
1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select the
band. :
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2 Press << DOWN or > UP to select a station.
Each time the button is pressed, the frequency changes.
@ When tuning in to an FM'ADS station
After TUNE on the display goes out, the Program Service
station name (**PS) is displayed and RDS lights up.
RDS
The Program Service
station name (PS)
® When tuning into the other stations
After TUNE on the display goes out, the band is displayed.
* During FM stereo reception, {{t@) lights.
3 Press Ill SET to store the station.
The selected preset number flashes.
4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store the stations. ;
The next station will not be stored if a total of 32 preset stations
for all the bands have already been stored.
To search for a station quickly with << DOWN or >>
- UP (Auto Search)
Keep one of the buttons pressed until the tuner starts searching
for a station. The search stops when the tuner tunes in to a
station.
To stop the Auto Search manually, press one of the buttons.
¢ The Auto Search may not stop at stations with very weak signals.
“FULL” is displayed if you attempt to store more than 32 preset
stations.