Aiwa NSX-SZ103 User manual

AIWA-04287
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Compact Disc
Stereo
System
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
8B-NFC-905-01
001125AMI-AR-S

PRECAUTIONS
Read these Operating Instructions carefully and completely
before operating the unit. All precautions on this booklet
and on the unit should be strictly followed.
Keep the Operating Instructions for future reference.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION ATTENTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK || RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
DO NOT OPEN NE PAS QUVRIR
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
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
This compact disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER
product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the exterior.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
CAUTION!
Invisible laser radiation when open and
interlocks defeated. Avoid exposure to beam.
WARNING
This appliance is supplied with a fitted three pin mains piug.
A 5 amp fuse is fitted in the plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced, use a 5 amp fuse approved
by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. When replacing the fuse, you
must ensure that any removable fuse covers are correctly
refitted.
If you should tose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest
AIWA dealer.
DO NOT CUT OFF THE PLUG FROM THIS APPLIANCE.
lf the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your
home, or the cable is too short to reach a power point, obtain
an appropriate safety approved extension lead or adaptor. If in
any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
If the plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dispose of the plug
immediately. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS
INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please ensure it contains a 5 amp
fuse, otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 5 amp
fuse at the distribution board.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
BLUE — NEUTRAL
BROWN — LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance
may not correspond with the colour markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the
farminal whinh is marked by the latter N ar coloured WY AMY
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the
terminal which is marked by the letter L or coloured RED.
DO NOT connect either the BLUE or BROWN wires in the
mains lead to the earth terminal (marked with the letter E or
by the earth symbol & or coloured GREEN or GREEN/
YELLOW) of a three pin plug.

Installation
1 Water and moisture — Do not use this unit near water,
such as near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the
like.
2 Heat — Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including
heating vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate heat.
It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5°C
or greater than 35°C.
3 Mounting surface — Place the unit ona 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 clearance from the rear and the top of the unit,
and 5 cm from each side.
- Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, or similar surface that
may block the ventilation openings.
- Do not install the unit in a bookcase, cabinet, or airtight
rack where ventilation may be impeded.
5 Objects and liquid entry — Take care that objects or
liquids do not get inside the unit through the ventilation
openings.
6 Carts and stands — When placed or mounted on a stand
or cart, the unit should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause
the unit or cart to overturn or fall.
7 Condensation — Moisture may form on the CD pickup
lens when:
- The unit is moved from a cold spot to a warm spot
- The heating system has just been turned on
- The unit is used in a very humid room
- The unit is cooled by an air conditioner
When this unit has condensation inside, it may not function
normally. Should this occur, leave the unit for a few hours,
then try to operate again.
8 Wall or ceiling mounting — The unit should not be
mounted on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the
Operating Instructions.
Electric Power
1 Power sources — Connect this unit only to power sources
specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on
the unit.
2 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 power socket and extension cords
beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock.
3 When not in use — Unplug the AC power cord 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 gotten inside the unit
- The unit has been exposed to rain or water
- The unit does not seem to operate normally
- The unit exhibits a marked change in performance
- The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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System and accessories
NSX-SZ103
CX-NSZ103 Compact disc stereo cassette receiver
SX-NSZ102 Front speakers
Remote control
FM antenna
MW/LW antenna

PREPARATIONS
Connection
3
Connect
the
AC
power
cord
to
the
wall
socket.
Remote
control
:
When
the
AC
power
cord
is
connocted
to
the
wall
socket
Plug
in
the
AC
power
cord
to
the
wall
socket
after
all
other
for
the
first
time,
DEMO
appears
on
the
display
Detach
the
battery
compartment
lid
at
the
rear
of
the
remote
connections
are
made.
To
deactivate
the
DEMO
ress
WH
control
and
insert
two
R6
(size
AA)
batteries
with
correct
larity.
7
Connect
the
speakers.
©
Do
not
short-circuit
the
@
and
©
speaker
cord
leads.
ea
Connect
the
right
front
speaker
to
the
SPEAKERS
R
—¢
Do
not
leave
objects
generating
magnetism
or
objects
ee
terminals
and
the
left
to
the
SPEAKERS
L
terminals.
The
affected
by
magnetism
near
the
speakers.
G7
speaker cords with the white stripes go to the @ terminals.
R6(AA)
e Replace the batteries with new ones when the operational
distance between the remote control and main unit becomes
shorter.
Remove the batteries if the unit is not going to be used for
an extended period of time.
2
Connect
the
supplied
antennas.
¢
The
remote
control
may
not
operate
if it
is
used
under
intense
Connect
the
FM
antenna
to
the
FM
75
Q
terminals
and
sunlight,
etc.,
or
if
its
line
of
sight
is
obstructed.
the
MW/LW
antenna
to
the
MW/LW
LOOP
terminals.

PARTS AND CONTROLS
Main unit: rear
@ MW/LW LOOP, FM 75 © terminals
Plug in the supplied MW/LW and FM antennas here.
@ VIDEO/AUX jacks
Accepts analog sound signals from external equipment.
Connect using an optional connecting cable with RCA
phono plugs (red plug to R jack, white plug to L jack).
Refer also to the operating instructions of your equipment.
To switch function to external input, press FUNCTION
repeatedly to select the VIDEO (AUX/TV) function.
Tip:
To change the displayed name for this function, select
the LW radio function, then hold down FUNCTION and
press POWER repeatedly. The displayed name changes
among VIDEO, AUX and TV.
© SPEAKERS“ terminals
Connect the speaker cord of the supplied speakers here.
© AC power cord

Main unit: front
o Oo 989 8 8
@ POWER STANDBY/ON
Switches the unit on and off (standby).
© GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
Selects a sound equalization curve.
T-BASS
Emphasizes low frequency sound.
© PHONES jack
Plug in here an optional headphones set with a standard
stereo plug (26.3 mm). Speaker output is canceled.
4)
16)
\7)
DISC CHANGE
Rotates the CD trays.
4 OPEN/CLOSE
Opens or closes the disc compartment.
DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3
Selects a CD tray.
Starts recording.
>
Plays back the tape.
<<, >>
Rewinds or fast forwards the tape.
g/A
Stops tape playback or recording and opens the cassette
holder.
TT
Pauses tape playback or recording.
FUNCTION
Switches the active function among tape, radio, external
equipment (VIDEO/AUX/TV), and CD.
VOLUME /\UP, \V DOWN
Adjusts the volume.
8)
19)
PRESET
CD: plays back the CD.
Radio: tunes into a preset station.
HISET
CD: pauses playback.
Radio: stores the received station to preset.
MCLEAR
CD: stops playback.
Radio: clears a station preset.
<< /I4< DOWN, PP/PPIUP TUNING
CD: skips to a previous or a succeeding track when
pressed, searches a track in fast forward or fast reverse
playback when held down.
Radio: manually tunes down or up within the band.
Plays back the tape.
<<, >>
Rewinds or fast forwards the tape.
g/A
Stops tape playback or recording and opens the cassette
holder.
il
Pauses tape playback.

Remote control
Buttons with same or similar names with the main unit basically
have the same function.
@ DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3
© 0-9, +10
CD: selects a CD track of the specified number.
Radio: tunes in to the station with the specified preset
number.
© The numbered buttons take on these functions when pressed
together with SHIFT held down:
e.g.)
"Press SHIFT+SLEEP on the remote control" indicates
"Hold down SHIFT and press '8'(SLEEP)", so that you
can use ‘Sleep timer’ function.
CD EDIT/CHECK
Displays the remaining playback time of a CD when
pressed during playback.
Enters Al Edit Recording or Programmed Edit Recording
mode when pressed during stop.
PRGM
Enters programmed CD playback mode.
RANDOM/REPEAT
Enters random or repeat CD playback mode.
GEQ
Selects a sound equalization curve.
T-BASS
TIMER
Enters timer setting mode.
SLEEP
Enters sleep-timer setting mode.
CLOCK
Enters clock adjustment mode or dimmer adjustment
mode.
MONO TUNER
Switches between stereo or monaural FM reception.
BAND
Switches the radio band.
© SHIFT
Hold down when pressing a numbered button to change
its function to that printed above the number.
© IISET
PRESET
<4<4/1<< DOWN, >/PPIUP TUNING
MCLEAR
VOL(A, V)
@ POWER
@ FUNCTION

ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE OPERATIONS
fISET = |
POWER
®STANDBY/ON VOLUME
= NUP, V/ DOWN
. << >>
Power DEMO
Turning the unit on
Press POWER ¢)STANDBY/ON (POWER on the remote
control).
Turning the unit off
Press POWER ®STANDBY/ON again.
The unit goes into standby.
Volume
Press VOLUME AAUP, DOWN (VOL A, on
the remote control).
Adjust from 0 (minimum) to 30 and MAX (maximum).
Tip:
Volume level setting is retained during power-off standby. If
the unit is turned off with the volume set to 17 or more, it is
automatically turned down to 16 the next time the unit is turned
on.
If the clock has not been set, a DEMO appears on the display
when the unit is turned off.
To deactivate the DEMO
Press Hf.
To activate the DEMO
Press >.
Dimmer
Adjusts the brightness of the display.
1 Press SHIFT+CLOCK twice on the remote control.
2 Press << or ®P to select one of the three
dimmer modes or "DIM-OFF’, and press BESET.
"DIM-OFF’ is the brightest and "DIMMER 3° is the
dimmest. If there is no button input for 4 seconds, setting
is canceled.
To cancel the dimmer
Repeat the above and select "DIM-OFF".
Setting the clock
Press SHIFT+GLOGK once on the remote control.
When the unit is turned off, you can also press HESET.
2 Press <4<@ or BP to set the time.
Each press changes the time in 1-minute steps. Holding
it down changes the time in 10-minute steps.
If <q or BP is not pressed within 4 seconds, setting
is canceled.
3 Press BESET.
The time display stops flashing and the clock starts from
00 seconds.
To display the time
Press SHIFT+CLOCK on the remote control.
The time will be displayed for 4 seconds, but it cannot be
displayed during recording.
To switch to the 24-hour standard
Display the time and press Ml within 4 seconds.
With each press, the clock alternates between the 12-hour
standard and the 24-hour standard.
Tip:
In the 12-hour standard, "AM 12:00" indicates midnight
and "PM 12:00" noon.
If the clock display flashes when the unit is turned
off
There has been a power interruption. Re-set the clock.

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS
GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER
T-BASS | __ ff
Graphic equalizer
Selects a sound equalization curve to match the music type.
Press GRAPHIC EQUALIZER (SHIFT+GEQ on the
remote control) repeatedly to select one of the three
equalization curves.
The active equalization is marked by a "J" on the display.
- ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass
- POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange
- CLASSIC: Enriched sound with heavy bass and fine treble
To cancel equalization
Press GRAPHIC EQUALIZER (SHIFT+GEQ on the remote
control) repeatedly until "GEQ OFF" is displayed.
T-BASS
Super T-BASS
Emphasizes low frequencies for a powerful sound.
Press T-BASS (SHIFT+T-BASS on the remote control)
repeatedly to select one of the three emphasis levels
or the off position.
e When the sound becomes distorted with the T-BASS effect,
cancel It.

CD OPERATIONS
DISC CHANGE
DISC DIRECT
PLAY 1-3
This unit plays back finalized CD-R/RW discs as well as audio
CDs.
Playback
7 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the CD
function.
2 Load disc(s)
Press 4 OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc compartment and
place one or two disc(s) with the labeled side up.
To place three discs, press DISC CHANGE so that the trays
rotate, then place the third one. Lastly, close the
compartment with 4 OPEN/CLOSE.
e When loading an 8-cm (3-inch) disc, place it on the
inner circle of the tray.
3 To play all discs, press ®.
To play one desired disc, press DISC DIRECT
PLAY 1-3.
To stop playback
Press Ml.
10
FUNCTION
DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 _
RANDOM/
REPEAT
0-9,+10
FUNCTION
>
<< >>
To pause playback
Press Il. Press again to resume playback.
To skip to the beginning of the current/preceding/
succeeding track
Press <@<@ or BP repeatedly.
To search (playback in fast forward or fast reverse)
Hold down <¢< or B. Release at the desired point.
To select a track with the remote control
Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a disc and then press
the numbered buttons to select a track.
- To select track 25, press +10, +10 and 5.
- To select track 10, press +10 and 0.
To display the remaining playback time of the CD
Press SHIFT+CD EDIT/CHECK on the remote control. Press
again to return to the elapsed time display.
eRemaining playback time cannot be displayed during
random playback or programmed playback.
To replace disc(s) during playback without
interruntian
While one disc is being played back, press DISC CHANGE so
that the compartment opens, replace disc(s) with other one(s),
and press DISC CHANGE to close the compartment.
Random /Repeat playback
Random playback plays all the tracks on one desired disc or all
the discs in random order. Repeat playback plays all the tracks
repeatedly on one desired disc or all the discs.
7 Press SHIFT+RANDOM/REPEAT repeatedly on
the remote control to select one of the following
modes:
- Random playback: "RANDOM' lights up.
- Repeat playback: "Cy" lights up.
- Random and repeat playback: "RANDOM" and "G"
lights up.
2 To play one desired disc, press DISC DIRECT
PLAY 1-3.
To play all discs, press B.
To cancel random/repeat playback
Press SHIFT+RANDOM/REPEAT repeatedly on the remote
control so that both "RANDOM" and "G" disappear on
the display.
To repeat a selected set of tracks
Select the tracks with programmed playback, then press
SHIFT+RANDOM/REPEAT on the remote control to select
repeat playback.
¢ |t is impossible to play a selected set of tracks in random
order.