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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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REMOTE CONTROL ........sscessssssnssssessenertsenscenerseranessnenanonens 5
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
SETTING THE CLOCK ......cccsssssssesssnsssssereeenenseaee
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.
:
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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DSP OFF «—> M4 «> M3 <«—+ M2 «> Mi
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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.

SETTING A NEW DSP SURROUND SOUND
MANUALLY
The elements of the DSP SURROUND sound can be customized.
MULTI JOG
EFFECT
DELAY
DELAY (delay time)
Increasing the number in the display increases the delay time
and surround effect. “15”, “20”, “30”, “50” or “140” mSec can be
selected.
To adjust the delay time
Press DELAY, and turn MULTI JOG to select one of the levels
within 4 seconds.
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L-R, L+R (input mode)
When “L+R” is displayed, the surround effect increases,
especially in the centre.
When ‘“L-R’ is displayed, it increases on the outside.
To select a input mode
Press EFFECT once, and turn MULTI JOG to select “L-R” or
“L+R” within 4 seconds.
L-Re—>L+R
FB (feedback level)
increasing the number in the display increases the echo.
A level from “OFF” (0) to “7” can be selected.
To adjust the level of feedback
Press EFFECT twice, and turn MULTI JOG to select one of
the levels within 4 seconds.
FB OFF <> 1 <-> 2<— > ----6<- 7
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MEMORIZING THE
SOUND
Up to 4 DSP SURROUND sound can be memorized as the
manual modes M1 - M4.
SURROUND
1
1 Set a new DSP SURROUND sound with DELAY,
EFFECT, and MULTI JOG.
2 Within 4 seconds, press ENTER.
“M1” flashes on the display.
elf this step is not completed within 4 seconds, press
SURROUND first to display “DSP ON”. Then press ENTER
within 4 seconds.
3 Within 4 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to select one
of the manual modes M1 - M4.
4 Within 4 seconds, press ENTER.
The new DSP SURROUND sound is memorized.
To select the stored DSP SURROUND sound
Press SURROUND, and turn MULTI JOG to select one of the
manual modes M1 - M4 within 4 seconds.
When the MIC or ECHO level is changed (page 23), the
SURROUND mode is automatically cancelled.
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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.
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7 Press TUNER BAND.
FM is displayed.
2 Keep RT pressed for 4 seconds until AUTO
PRESET is displayed.
I SET flashes for 4 seconds.
3 Press Il SET while If 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 *“identical 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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7 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 RDS station
After TUNE on the display goes out, the Program Service
station name (*PS) is displayed and RDS lights up.
The Program Service
RDS station name (PS)
® When tuning in to the other stations
After TUNE on the display goes out, the band is displayed.
¢ During FM stereo reception, {"t@1)) lights.
3 Press II 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.

RECEPTION BY PRESET NUMBER
MONO
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BAND
SHIFT
1 Press TUNER BAND to select a band.
2 Press <> PRESET repeatedly.
Each time the button is pressed, the next highest number is
selected.
Selecting a preset number on the remote control
Press BAND while pressing SHIFT to select a band. Then, press
the numbered buttons 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.
To clear a preset station
Select the preset number of the station to be cleared. Then,
press Il CLEAR, and press II SET within 4 seconds.
The preset numbers of all stations in the band with higher
numbers are also decreased by one.
To tune in to a station which is not preset
Press TUNER BAND to select a band, and press << DOWN or
> UP to select the station.
To play a tuned station when the power is off (Direct Play
Function)
Press TUNER BAND. The power is turned on and the tuned
station is played.
When an FM stereo broadcast contains noise
Press MONO TUNER while pressing SHIFT on the remote control
to display MONO.
MONO
Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural.
To restore stereo reception, press these buttons so that the
MONO indicator goes out.
NOTE
RDS functions may not work correctly if the RDS transmission
data from the station contains too much interference or the
reception signal is too weak.
To display radio text (**RT) during RDS reception
When the tuned station is transmitting RT codes, text appears
on the display.
If the tuned station is not transmitting RT codes, “NO RT” is
displayed.
Radio text
To return to the normal display, press RT again.
“RDS
Today many stations transmit so-called RDS (Radio Data
System) codes that contain a variety of additional
~ information along with regular sound signals.
“Identical RDS stations with alternative
frequencies (AF)
This is a list of alternative frequencies that gives
information on the various transmitters broadcasting the
same program in the same reception area. It enables
receivers equipped with memory to store the list, to reduce
the time needed for switching to another transmitter.
*8Program service station name (PS)
This is aname consisting of not more than 8 alphanumeric
characters, which is displayed in order to inform listeners
about the program service being broadcast by the radio
station.
Example: BBC 1
Characters which can be displayed
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
0123456789 <>?""“@r 4-+4/
If a character transmitted by the broadcast is not
applicable to receivers, a blank space is inserted.
*4Radiotext (RT)
Information such as the cast list of a play or the title of a
song is shown on the display.
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SEARCHING WITH THE HELP OF RDS CODES
Each RDS station identifies the type of program (*SPTY) which
it is currently broadcasting. If you specify a PTY, the unit can
automatically detect a suitable station from the preset stations.
In addition, the *“EON (Enhanced Other Networks) service works
in some areas, so that searching is much faster.
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POWER
TUNER
BAND
PTY
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TO DISPLAY THE PT
Press PTY once during RDS reception.
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Programs are classified as follows:
TRAFFIC, NEWS, AFFAIRS (current affairs), INFO
(information), SPORT, EDUCATE (education), DRAMA,
CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED, POP M (pop music), ROCK
M (rock music), M.O.R.M. (middle of the road music), LIGHT
M. (light classical), CLASSICS (serious classical), OTHER M
(other music), WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN (Children’s
programmes), SOCIALA (Social Affairs), RELIGION, PHONE
IN, TRAVEL, HOBBIES, JAZZ (Jazz Music), COUNTRY
(Country Music), NATION M (National Music), OLDIES (Oldies
» Music), FOLK M (Folk Music), DOCUMENT (Documentary),
TEST (Alarm Test), ALARM !
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* If program type information is not being transmitted, NO PTY
is displayed.
* If undefined program type information is being transmitted,
UNDEFINE is displayed.
* The unit identifies TRAFFIC with one of the program types.
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TO SEARCH FOR A SPECIFIED PTY
7 Press PTY.
The program type of the currently tuned station is displayed.
2 Within 4 seconds, press << DOWN or >» UP
to select a program type.
3 Within 4 seconds, press PTY again.
The search automatically checks every preset station. After
identifying a suitable station, the station will be selected.
EON service for the PTY search
When EON service works to transmit PTY, a suitable station is
detected without checking every preset station. When a station
transmits EON information, it takes about 15 to 30 seconds for
the unit to decode the EON information. After decoding the
information, EON lights up on the display.
When a station is not found
NOT FOUND is displayed and the unit returns to the previous
station.
When the TRAFFIC program type is selected
The unit searches for a station transmitting a *’TP code.
However, the tuned station may not be broadcasting a traffic
announcement currently. Wait for a while. The tuned station
broadcasts traffic information regularly and a traffic
announcement will be made.
During FM reception, the unit switches to radio programs with
the specified PTY automatically as soon as they begin.
71 Press PTY.
The program type of the currently tuned station is displayed.
2 Within 4 seconds, press << or > to select a
program type.
3 Within 4 seconds, press Hl SET.
“EON ON” is displayed for 3 seconds. Then, “EON” starts
flashing and the unit enters EON search standby mode.
When radio program with the specified PTY in another radio
station begins, it interrupts the currently playing radio program
and the radio program with the specified PTY is heard. At this
time, “EON” flashes rapidly.
At the end of the radio program with the specified PTY, the
previous FM radio station is restored.
* EON search standby mode is stored until itis cancelled even
if the power is turned off.
To restore the previous FM station during reception of
the radio program with the specified PTY
Press <> DIRECTION/PRESET.
At this time, EON search standby mode is cancelled.
To cancel EON search standby mode
Keep PTY pressed. (Do not release PTY yet.) “EON PTY” and
the specified PTY are displayed alternately. At this time, press
If SET with pressing PTY. “EON OFF’ is displayed and EON
search standby mode is cancelled.
The EON search function does not work when:
- FM stations are not preset.
- The signals of stations with the specified PTY are weak.

OTHER FUNCTION OF RDS CODES
Auto GEQ function
The equalization curve is switched automatically to match the
music program type of an RDS station.
Press AG.
AG lights up.
To cancel, press it again.
GEQ matching PTY:
PTY GEQ
POP M POP
| ROCK M ROCK
LIGHT M JAZZ
CLASSIC
JAZZ
CLASSICS
JAZZ
COUNTRY
NATION M
OLDIES
The selected GEQ can be changed to suit your preference by
pressing GEQ. During this time, the Auto GEQ function is
cancelled.
Clock-time (*®CT)
The CT function provides the unit with information about the local
time. The CT function works whenever a CT station is received.
If you have not set the clock (the clock flashes on the
display)
The current time can be set automatically by tuning in to an RDS
station.
If no RDS station is preset, keep << DOWN or ® UP pressed
until! RDS lights up.
If the clock does not agree with the broadcast time
An RDS signal will update the clock time on the hour every hour.
*SProgram type identification (PTY)
PTY allows selection of listening by one of 15 or more
program types rather than by a station.
*sEnhanced other networks information (EON)
EON information gives the receiver a cross reference to
other stations and allows the receiver to switch from the
currently tuned station to another RDS station.
*’Traffic program identification (TP)
This is a code which informs the receiver that a tuned
station regularly broadcasts traffic information.
=. *®Clock-time (CT)
. CT function provides an accurate clock signal which is
self adjusting to time zones and seasonal time changes.
To change the MW tuning interval
The default setting of the MW tuning interval is 9 kHz/step. If you
_ use the unit in an area where the frequency allocation system is
10 kHz/step, change the tuning interval as follows.
Press POWER while pressing TUNER BAND.
To reset the interval, repeat this procedure.
When the MW tuning interval is changed, all preset stations are
cleared. The preset stations have to be set again.
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Deck 2
* On deck 1, tapes are always played back on both sides.
On deck 2, you can select a reverse mode to play back one or
both sides.
* Use Type I (normal), Type I (high/CrOz) or Type IV (metal)
tapes for playback.
Press TAPE and press & EJECT to open the
cassette holder.
Insert a tape with the exposed side down. Push the cassette
holder to close.
To select a reverse mode (deck 2 only)
Each time REV MODE is pressed, the reverse mode changes.
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To play one side only, select =.
To play from front side to reverse side once only, select =).
To play both sides repeatedly, select C=).
* When tapes are loaded in both decks, =) on the display
indicates Continuous Play.
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Insert a tape.
71 Press DOLBY NR and turn Dolby NR on or off to
match the playback tape.
OO NR
For tapes recorded with DOLBY NR, turn on OO NR.
For tapes recorded without DOLBY NR, turn off OO NR.
2 Press <> to start play.
Playing deck number
Playback side indicator The tape counter indicates the
tape running length.
>: The front side is being played (forward).
“4d: The back side is being played (reverse).
When tapes are loaded in both decks
Press TAPE first to select a deck.
The selected deck number is displayed.
To stop play, press Mf.
To pause play (deck 2 only), press Hl. To resume play, press
again.
To change the playback side, press <> DIRECTION/PRESET
in play or pause mode.
To fast forward or rewind, press << or >. Then press Ml 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 Ml CLEAR in stop mode.
The counter is also set to 0000 when the cassette holder is
opened and closed.

MUSIC SENSOR
If there is a 4-second or longer blank between each track, a
search for the beginning of the current or next track during
playback can be done easily.
Press <4 or > during playback referring to the playback side
indicator (<4 or B) on the display.
For example, when ® is pressed while P is displayed,
playback of the next track starts.
Music sensor function may not be able to detect tracks under
the following conditions:
* Blanks of less than 4 seconds between tracks
¢ Noisy blanks
* Long passages of low-end sound
* Low overall recording levels
CONTINUOUS PLAY
Seay +}
After playback on one deck finishes, the tape in the other deck
will start to play without interruption.
7 Insert tapes into deck 1 and deck 2.
2 Press TAPE DECK1/2 to select the deck to be
played back first.
3 Press REV MODE to select =).
4 Press <P to start playback.
Playback continues until I is pressed.
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.
Side A
Type II tape Tab for side A
detection
slot
To record on the tape again, cover the tab openings with
adhesive tape, etc. (On Type II tapes, take care not to
cover the Type II tape detection slot.)
¢ 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 | ’
before use. Slack tape may break or jam in the mechanism.
DOLBY NR system
The Dolby Noise Reduction system reduces tape hiss noise.
For optimum performance when playing back a tape
recorded with the DOLBY NR system, turn on the DOLBY
NR system.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
DISC CHANGE
DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3
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DISC DIRECT
LOADING DISCS
Press CD, then press 4 OPEN/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 & OPEN/CLOSE.
DISC CHANGE
Tray number of the
disc to be played Total playing time
Total number of tracks
PLAYING DISCS
Load discs.
To play all discs in the disc compartment, press <P.
Play begins with the disc on tray 1.
Number of track being played Elapsed playing time
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To play one disc only, press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3.
The selected disc is played once.
To stop play, press MH.
To pause play, press Ill. To resume play, press again.
To search for a particular point during playback, keep <<
or ® pressed and release it at the desired point.
To skip to the beginning of a track during playback, press
<< oF PP repeatedly or turn MULTI JOG.
To remove discs, press & OPEN/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 & OPEN/CLOSE is pressed, the power is also turned on
and the disc compartment is opened.
To check the remaining time
During 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
1 Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a disc.
2 Press 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.
1 Press DISC CHANGE.
2 Remove the discs and replace with other discs.
3 Press & OPEN/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.

RANDOM /REPEATPLAY ~—~
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 while pressing SHIFT .
Each time it is pressed, the function can be selected cyclically.
RANDOM play — RANDOM lights up on the display.
REPEAT play — G lights up on the display.
RANDOM/REPEAT play — RANDOM and G light up on the
display.
Cancel — RANDOM and @ disappear from the display.
To play all discs, press <> to start play.
To play a single 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 <<.
PROGRAMMED PLAY
Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from any of the inserted
discs.
Use the remote control.
7 Press PRGM twice while pressing SHIFT in stop
mode.
“PRGM’ is displayed .
PRGM
SERN a
¢ When PRGM is pressed once in step 1, the unit enters the
KARAOKE PROGRAM (page 24).
2 Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a disc.
Go to the next step when the tray stops rotating.
3 Press numbered buttons 0-9 and+10to program ©
a track.
Example:
To select the 25th track, press +10, +10 and 5.
To select the 10th track, press +10 and 0.
Total number of
selected tracks
Selected track number
Total playing time of
the selected tracks
Program number
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other tracks.
5 Press <> to start play.
To check the program
Each time <4 or > is pressed in stop mode, a disc number,
track number, and program number will be displayed.
To clear the program
Press Ml 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/REPEAT
repeatedly while pressing SHIFT until G- appears on the display.
During programmed play, you cannot perform random play,
checking the remaining time, and selecting a disc or track.
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BASIC RECORDING |
This section explains how to record from the tuner, CD player, or
external equipment.
Preparation
¢ Use Type I (normal) and Type II (high/CrOz) tapes for recording.
¢ Set the tape to the point where recording will start.
7 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 REV MODE to select the reverse mode.
To record on one side only, select =
To record on both sides, select =) or C=).
3 Press DOLBY NR to turn Dolby NR on or off.
To record with DOLBY NR, turn on OO NA.
To record without DOLBY NR, turn off DO NR.
4 Press one of the function buttons (CD, TUNER,
VIDEO/AUX or MD) 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 toa station.
To record from a connected source, press VIDEO/AUX or
MD.
5 Press @ REC/REC MUTE to start recording.
When the selected function is CD, playback and recording
start simultaneously.
To stop recording, press Ml.
To pause recording, press I. (Applicable when the source is
TUNER, VIDEO/AUX or MD) To resume recording, press it again.
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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INSERTING BLANK SPACES
Insertion of 4-second blank spaces enables you to activate the
Music Sensor function. (Applicable when the source is TUNER,
VIDEO/AUX or MD.)
1 Press @ REC/REC MUTE during recording or while in
recording pause mode.
on the display flashes for 4 seconds and the tape runs
without recording. After 4 seconds, the deck enters the
recording pause mode.
2 Press If to resume recording.
To insert a blank space of less than 4 seconds, press @
REC/REC MUTE again while is flashing.
To insert blank spaces of more than 4 seconds, after the deck
enters recording pause mode, press @ REC/REC MUTE again.
Each time the button is pressed, a 4-second blank space is
added.
NOTE
If squealing or beating sounds occur when recording an MW or
LW broadcasi, press MONO TUNER on the remote control while
pressing SHIFT until “BEAT 1” or “BEAT 2” is displayed, so as to
eliminate the noise.
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
23).
1 Insert the tape to be erased into deck 2 and press TAPE DECK
1/2 to display “TP 2”.
Set the tape to the point where the erasure is to be started.
Set the reverse mode by pressing REV MODE.
Press @ REC/REC MUTE to start the erasure.
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