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ATTENTION
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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
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CAUTION
_ This compact disc players classified asa CLASS 1 LASER —
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‘The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the
CLASS 1. LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
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PRECAUTIONS |
Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely before
operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating Instructions
for future reference. All warnings and cautions in the Operating
Instructions and on the unit should be strictly followed, as well
as the safety suggestions below.
Installation
1
2
Water and moisture — Do not use this unit near water, such
as near a bath, sink, 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 a bookcase, 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 unit or cart to overturn or fall.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PREPARATIONS
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BEFORE OPERATION .........scsssssssssressrseessensersnserneesseescennnns 6
SOUND
AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
DSP SURROUND .........cssssssesssecssetseserseeeneenaesasenaseenenseneveaeen
RADIO RECEPTION
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RECEPTION BY PRESET NUMBER
SEARCHING WITH THE HELP OF RDS CODES .......... 13
TAPE PLAYBACK
BASIC OPERATIONS .........cssssssssssecessrseenenserscensensaesereens 15
CONTINUOUS PLAY ......cscccsesterssseseestensesnsesnsonensaensrsaeees 16
CD PLAYING
BASIC OPERATIONS ........scssssrssssnsonssnsteseenseeneenenneneannas 17
PROGRAMMED PLAY ........ccssssscssssssssssserssttsersceneneenteenees 18
RECORDING
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DUBBING A TAPE MANUALLY
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PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING.........cccssssssessensees 22
KARAOKE
MICROPHONE MIXING
KARAOKE PROGRAM
CLOCK AND TIMER
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SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER
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OTHER CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT .......csssecerssees 27
LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES .......-.scsssscseesens 27
GENERAL
CARE AND MAINTENANCE .......ccsssesssssssscessrseeseusnnsasene
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SPECIFICATIONS
PRINCIPLE OF AIWA’S FRONT 180° SPEAKER
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CONNECTIONS
Check your system and accessories
@ CX-NS505 Compact disc stereo cassette receiver
@ SX-FNS505 Front speakers (For NSX-S505)
@ CX-NS506 Compact disc stereo cassette receiver
@ SX-ANS706 Front speakers (For NSX-S506)
Remote control MW/LW loop antenna FM antenna
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Operating Instructions, etc
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Before connecting the AC cord
The rated voltage of your unit shown on the rear panel is 230 V
AC. 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.
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 loop antenna:
Position to find the best possible reception.
To stand the MW/LW loop antenna on a surface
Fix the claw to the slot.
¢ 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 loop 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 loop antenna wire.

NSX-S505/NSX-S506
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Connect
the
left
speaker
to
the
main
unit.
Connect the surround speaker cord to SURROUND
Speakers
SPEAKERS
L
terminal,
and
speaker
cord
to
SPEAKERS
L
The
speaker
marked
R
is
the
right
speaker,
and
the
marked
L
is
terminals
in
the
same
manner
as
step
1.
the
left
ker.
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or
3
Connect
the
supplied
antennas.
Connect the FM antenna to FM 75 Q terminal and the MW/
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Connect
the
right
speaker
to
the
main
unit.
LW
loop
antenna
to
MW/LW
LOOP
terminals.
@ Connect the surround speaker cord to SURROUND
SPEAKERS R terminal.
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@ Connect the speaker cord to SPEAKERS R terminals.
MW/LW loop antenna
FM antenna
4 Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.
The speaker cord with the white stripe should be connected
to the © terminal and the black cord to the @ terminal.
MW/LW antenn
FM antenna
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AC cord
Surround speaker cord
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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 2 terminal.
To connect other optional equipment — page 27.
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REMOTE CONTROL
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
(16 feet). When this distance decreases, replace the batteries
with new ones.
R6(AA)
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
The FUNCTION substitutes for the function buttons (TAPE DECK
1/2, TUNER, VIDEO/AUX, CD, MD) 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.
<>/P PRESET on the remote control
The function is the same as that of <4 on the main unit.
SHIFT
FUNCTION
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PRESET
¢ 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.).

BEFORE OPERATION
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MULTI JOG
DISP
To turn the power on
Press one of the function buttons (TAPE, TUNER, VIDEO/AUX,
CD, MD). 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 windows
The windows on the top of the unit and the cassette decks light
up or flash while the unit is being powered on.
To turn off the light of the top window, press ll while pressing
CD. To turn back on, repeat the above.
The light of the cassette decks cannot be turned off.
To dim the illumination of the display
1 Press DISP twice so that “DIMMER’ is displayed.
2 Within 4 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to select the dimmer mode
as follows.
[" DIMMER 0«— DIMMER 1 «> DIMMER 2<> DIMMER a
DIMMER 0: The normal display.
DIMMER 1: The illumination of the display is dimmer than
usual.
DIMMER 2: The illumination of the display is dimmer than
DIMMER 1.
DIMMER 3: The illumination of the display is dimmer than
DIMMER 2, and the spectrum analyzer and the illumination
on the buttons light off.
Game Demo
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 cancel the game Demo
Press DEMO. To re-activate the game Demo, press DEMO
again.
To play the game Demo
1 Press DEMO so that the game Demo displays.
2 Press <>.
Three numbers on the display start to run.
3 Press ll once.
The number on the left side stops.
4 Press lf twice to stop the remaining two numbers.
Scoring:
20 points are given to start the game.
If all the numbers are equal, 50 points are added to the score.
If not equal, one point is subtracted.
If the gained points reach 9999, you win.
If the gained points fall to 0, you lose.
To reset the game Demo
Press DEMO twice, then press <4. The game starts again.
NOTE]
* During playing the game Demo, Mf and <> are available only
for the game Demo. Cancel the game Demo to use these
buttons for the functions such as CD playing, etc.
* During the game Demo, some indicators unrelated with the
actual operation light up on the display. |
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AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS
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VOLUME
Turn VOLUME on the main unit, or press VOLUME 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 fevel set to 21 or more.
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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.
BBE
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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.
T-BASS
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.
¢When playing back a tape recorded with BBE, it is
recommended that BBE be set to off to avoid distorted high
frequency sound.

GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
SELECTING THE PROGRAMMED
EQUALIZATION CURVE
This unit provides the following 5 different programmed
equalization curves.
ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass
POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange
JAZZ: Accented lower frequencies for jazz-type music
CLASSIC: Enriched sound with heavy bass and fine treble.
LATIN: Accented higher frequencies for latin music.
GEQ
SHIFT
Press GEQ, and turn MULTI JOG to select one of the
programmed equalization curve within 4 seconds.
“GRAPHIC EQUALIZER’ lights up.
“GRAPHIC EQUALIZER” appears (except “GEQ OFF”) and the
GEQ mode is displayed cyclically as follows.
ROCK «+ POP «*JAZZ<«+* CLASSIC «> LATIN
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To display the current GEQ mode
Press GEQ. The current mode is displayed for 4 seconds.
To cancel the selected mode
Press GEQ, and turn MULTI JOG to select” GEQ OFF” within 4
seconds. “GRAPHIC EQUALIZER” disappears.
To select with the remote control
Press GEQ repeatedly while pressing SHIFT. The GEQ mode is
displayed cyclically as above.
. To change the spectrum analyzer display
3 patterns of spectrum analyzer display can be shown.
Press DISP once, and turn MULTI JOG within 4 seconds to select
the desired spectrum analyzer display.
SETTING A NEW EQUALIZATION CURVE
MANUALLY
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The equalization curve can be customized to suit your preference.
7 Press LOW. ‘
The lowest level frequency indicator flashes for 4 seconds.
2 Within 4 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to adjust the
level of the lowest frequency.
3 Press HIGH.
The highest level frequency indicator flashes for 4 seconds.
4 Within 4 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to adjust the
level of the highest frequency.
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The frequency level indicators of between the lowest and the
highest are adjusted accordingly.
Using the headphones
Connect headphones to the PHONES jack with a standard stereo
plug (26.3 mm, 1/4 inch).
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 may be freely varied without affecting the recording.
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MEMORIZING THE NEW EQUALIZATION
CURVES
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Up to 4 customized equalization curves can be stored as the
manual modes M1 - M4.
7 Set a new equalization curve with HIGH, LOW,
and MULTI JOG.
See “SETTING ANEW EQUALIZATION CURVE MANUALLY”.
The created curve is displayed for 4 seconds.
2 Within 4 seconds, press ENTER.
“M 1” flashes on the display for 4 seconds.
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¢ If this step is not completed within 4 seconds, press GEQ
first to display “GEQ ON”. Then press ENTER within 4
seconds.
3 Within 4 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to select one
of the manual modes M1 - M4 to store the curve.
4 Within 4 seconds, press ENTER.
- The new equalization curve is stored.
To select the stored equalization curve
Press GEQ, and turn MULTI JOG to select one of the manual
modes M1 - M4 within 4 seconds.
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DSP SURROUND
The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) SURROUND adjusts the
delay time, the input mode and the feedback level to give a
resonant surround sound, allowing you to enjoy the real sound
presence of different environments.
This unit has been programmed with 4 different SURROUND
modes. You can also create and memorize up to 4 of your own
surround settings.
SURROUND MODE
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MULTI JOG
SURROUND
When you select the programmed DSP SURROUND mode, the
sound presence of a disco (DISCO), live music performance
(LIVE), movie theatre (MOVIE) or concert hall (HALL) can be
obtained.
Press SURROUND, and turn MULTI JOG to select
the desired programmed mode within 4 seconds.
DSP SURROUND
“DSP SURROUND” appears and the DSP SURROUND mode is
displayed cyclically as follows.
DISCO +—> LIVE «-»+ MOVIE +— HALL
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Equalization curves are selected automatically to match the DSP
SURROUND modes and can also be selected or turned off to
suit your preference.
To display the current DSP SURROUND mode
Press SURROUND. The current mode is displayed for 4 seconds.
To cancel the selected mode
Press SURROUND, and turn MULTI JOG to select “DSP OFF”
within 4 seconds. “DSP SURROUND?” disappears.
When the music source is monaural
Select “LIVE” or “MOVIE” to obtain a simulated stereo effect.
When “DISCO” or “HALL” is selected, no sound will be heard
from the surround speakers.