Aiwa NSX-V9000 User manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of an Aiwa Stereo System.
Tooptimize the performance of this system, please take the time
to read through these Operating Instructions and become familiar
with the operating procedures.
Check your system and accessories
CX-NV9000 Compact disc SX-NAV900 (L, R)
stereo cassette receiver Front speakers
Remote control SX-R220
Surround speakers
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Operating Instructions, etc.
Owner’s record
For your convenience, record the model number and serial
number (you will find them on the rear of your set) in the space
provided below. Please refer to them when you contact your
Aiwa dealer in case of difficulty.
Model No. Serial No. (Lot No.)
ICX-NV9000 II
ISX-NAV900 II
1SX-R220 II
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREPARATIONS
Precautions ...................................................................2
CONNECTIONS .................................................................. 3
BEFORE OPERATION ....................................................... 5
SETTING THE CLOCK ....................................................... 5
SOUND
ADJUSTING THE SOUND ................................................. 6
DSP SURROUND ................................................................ 7
RADIO RECEPTION
MANUAL TUNING .............................................................. 7
PRESETTING STATIONS ................................................... 8
CD PLAYING
BASIC OPERATIONS ......................................................... 9
TAPE PLAYBACK
BASIC OPERATIONS ....................................................... 11
CONTINUOUS PLAY ........................................................ 12
RECORDING
BASIC RECORDING ........................................................ 13
DUBBING ATAPE MANUALLY ....................................... 14
DUBBING THE WHOLE TAPE ......................................... 14
Al EDIT RECORDING ....................................................... 15
PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING ............................... 16
KARAOKE
MICROPHONE MIXING .................................................... 17
KARAOKE PROGRAMS .................................................. 18
TIMER
SETTING THE TIMER ....................................................... 19
SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER .......................................... 20
OTHER CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ........................ 20
LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES .......................... 21
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SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 22
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ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
“SERVICE PERSONNEL.”
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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 folIowed, as well
as the safety suggestions below.
Instillation
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~fater’ and moisture—Do notuse this unitnear water,such
a:>near abathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like.
Heat —Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including
heating vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate heat.
It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5°C
(41“F) or greater than 35°C (95”F).
Mounting surface —Place the unit on a flat, even surface.
Ventilation —The unit should be situated with adequate
space around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured.
Allow 10 cm (4 in.) clearance from the rear and the top of the
unit, and 5 cm (2 in.) from the each side.
-Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, or similar surface that
may block the ventilation openings.
-DOnot install the unit in abookcase, cabinet, or airtight rack
where ventilation may be impeded.
Objects and liquid entry —Take care that objects or liquids
do not get inside the unit through the ventilation openings.
Carts and stands —When
placed or mounted on a stand
or cart, the unit should be moved
with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, (R!!) 3
and uneven surfaces may cause A&*
the unit orcartto overturn or fall.
Condensation —Moisture may form on the CD pickup lens
when:
-“Theunit is moved from acold spot to awarm spot
-“Theheating system has just been turned on
-“Theunit is used in avery humid room
-“Theunit is cooled by an air conditioner
When this unit has condensation inside, it may not function
normally. Should this occur, leave the unit for afew hours,
then try to operate again.
Wall or ceiling mounting —The unit should not be mounted
on a wall or-ceiling, u;less specified in the Operating
instructions.
Electric Power
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Power sources —Connect this unit only to power sources
specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on the
unit.
Polarization —As asafety feature, some units are equipped
with polarized AC power plugs which can only be inserted
one way into apower outlet, If it is difficult or impossible to
insert the AC power plug into an outlet, turn the plug over and
try again. If it still does not easily insert into the outlet, please
call aqualified service technician to service or replace the
outlet. To avoid defeating the safety feature of the polarized
plug, do not force it into apower outlet.
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,
.Ipower cords should be routed to avoid being SeVereiy 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.
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Extension cord — To help prevent electric shock, do not
use apolarized AC power plug with an extension cord,
receptacle, or other outlet unless the polarized plug can be
completely inserted to prevent exposure of the blades of the
plug.
When not in use —tJnplug the AC power cord from the AC
power plug if the unit will not be used for several months or
more. When the cord is plugged in, asmall amount of current
continues to flow to the unit, even when the power is turned
off.
Outdoor Antem
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Power lines —When connecting an outdoor antenna, make
sure it is located away from power lines.
Outdoor antenna grcwncling —Be sure the antenna system
is properly grounded to prcwide protection against unexpected
voltage surges or static electricity build-up. Article 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANS1/NFPA70, provides informaticm
on proper grounding of the mast, supporting structure, and
the lead-in wire to the anterma discharge unit, as well as the
size of the grounding unit, connection to grounding terminals,
and requirements for grounding terminals themselves.
Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code
‘T ~ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
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NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Maintenance
Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating
Instructions.
Damaae Reauirina service
Have the units serviced by aqualified service technician if:
-The AC power cord or plug hae been damaged
-Foreign objects or liquid have gotten inside the unit
-The unit has been exposed to rain or water
-The unit does not seem to operate normally
-The unit exhibits amarked change in performance
-The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF,
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CONNECTIONS
Before connecting the AC cord
The rated votage of your unit shown on the rear panel is 120V
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.
●Position the front speakers so that the side ducts face away
from the main unit as shown in the illustration in page 1.
●There are no difference between the surround speakers. Both
speakers can be connected as L(left) or R(right).
1Connect the right and left speakers to the main
unit.
2Connect the surround speakers to the main unit.
Connect the right surround speaker cord to the SURROUND
SPEAKERS Rterminal, and left to the SURROUND
SPEAKERS Lterminal.
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3Connect the supplied antennas.
Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75 !2 terminals and the
AM antenna to the AM LOOP terminals.
FM antenna
Connect the right speaker cord to the SPEAKERS Rterminals,
and left to the SPEAKERS Lterminals. e
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4Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.
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To stand the AM antenna on asurface
Fix the claw to the slot.
To position the antennas
FM feeder antenna:
Extend this antenna horizontally in aT-shape and fix its ends to
the wall.
AM loop antenna:
Position to find the best direction.
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*Be sure to connect the speaker cords correctly. Improper
connections can cause short circuits in the SPEAKERS
terminals.
*Do not leave objects generating magnetism near the speakers.
~Do not bring the FM antenna near metal objects or curtain rails.
~Do not bring the AM antenna near other optional equipment,
the stereo system itself, the AC cord or speaker cords, since
noise will be picked up.
*Do not unwind the AM antenna wire.
PO!NTIONING THE SPEAKERS
Position the speakers to make the most of the DSP surround
effect.
Standard positioning
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Place the surround speakers behind the listening area.
To mount the surround speakers on the wall
Mount each speaker on a snot that can hold its weiaht.
CONNECTING AN CNJTDOOR ANTENNA
For better Flvl reception, use of an outdoor antenna is
recommended.
Connect the outdoor antenne to the FM 75 Qterminals.
To connect other optkmial equipment +page 20. I
REMOTE CONTROL
Inserting batteries
Detach the battery cover on Ithe rear of the remote control and
insert two R6 (size AA) batteries.
R6(AA)
When to replace the batteries
The maximum operational distance between the remote contrc)l
and the sensor on the main unit should be approximately 5meters
(16 feet). When this distance decreases, replace the batteries
with new ones.
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●If the unit is not going to be used for an extended period clf
time, remove the batteries tcl 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 (television, etc.)
Sound is not heard from the surround speakers when the DSP
surround is set to off.

BEFORE OPERATION SETTING THE CLOCK
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To turn the unit 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).
The POWER button is also available.
The disc compartment may open and close to reset the unit.
DEMO (Demonstration) mode
When the AC cord is connected for the first time, the display
window demonstrates the functions of the unit. When the power
is turned on, the DEMO display is overridden by the operation
display. When the power is turned off, the DEMO mode is
restored.
To cancel DEMO mode
Press the DEMO button. To reenter, press again.
Illumination guides
Whenever the AC cord is connected or one of the function buttons
is pressed, the buttons for that operation light up or flash.
Example: When the AC cord is connected, the II SET button
flashes as aguide to setting the current time.
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 the Hbutton while
pressing the CD button. To turn back on, repeat the above.
To turn off the light of the cassette decks, press the ■button
while pressing the TAPE button. To turn back on, repeat the
above.
After use
Press the POWER button to turn off the power, The display
changes to the clock.
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CLOCK
When the AC cord is connected for the first time, the 11 SET
button flashes.
Set the time as follows while the power is off.
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Press the II SET button.
The hour flashes.
Press the l<< DOWN or PM UP button to
designate the hour.
Press the 11 SET button to set the hour.
The hour stops flashing and the minute starts flashing.
Press the 144 DOWN or ➤>1 UP button to
designate the minute.
Press the 11 SET button to set the minute and
complete setting.
The minute stops flashing on the display and the clock starts
from 00 second.
To correct the current time
Press the POWER button to turn the unit off. Press the 11SET
button and carry out steps 1to 5above.
To display the current time
Press the CLOCK button on the remote control. The clock is
displayed for 4seconds.
However, the time cannot be displayed during recording.
To switch to the 24-hour standard
Press the CLOCK button on the remote control and then press
the ■button within 4seconds.
Repeat the same procedure to restore the 12-hour standard.
If the clock display flashes while the power is off
This is caused by apower interruption. The current time needs
to be reset.
If power is interrupted for more than approximately 24 hours, all
settings stored in memory after purchase need to be reset.
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ADJUSTING THE SOUND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
This unit provides the following three different equalization curve:;.
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 the GEQ button repeatedly until the desired
equalization curve is displayed.
VOILUME CONTROL
Turn the VOLUME control on the main unit, or press the
VOLIUME buttons on the remote control.
BBIE SYSTEM
The 13BEsystem enhances the clarity of high-frequency sound.
It also enriches the KARAOKE function to make your voice sound
clear and pleasant.
Press the BBE button.
Each time it is pressed, the level changes. Select one of the
three levels, or the off position to suit your preference.
SOUND ADJUSTME,N”r DURING
RECORDING
The output volume and tone (e~cept BBE) of the speakers c)r
headphones may be freely varied without affecting the level of
the recording.
Recording with BBE
The desired scmrce can be recorded with the BBE function to
enhance the clarity of high-frequency sound. When playing back
atape recorded with BBE, it is recommended that BBE be set to
off.
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SUIPER T-BASS SYSTEM
The T-BASS system enhances the realism of low-frequency
sound.
Press the T-BASS button.
Each time it is pressed, the level changes. Select one of the
three levels, or the off position to suit your preference.
Low “frequency sound may be distorted when the T-BASS system
is used for adisc or tape in which low frequency sound is originally
emphasized. In this case, cancel the T-BASS system.
Using the headphones
Connect headphones to the PHCINESjack with astereo starrdard
plug (06.3 mm, ‘/4 inch).
No sound is output from the speakers while the headphones are
plugged in.
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DSPSURROUND MANUAL TUNING
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SURROUND
The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) surround circuits can recreate
the effect of sounds reflected from walls or ceilings, to obtain the
sound presence of real environments.
There are three modes with matching graphic equalization
curves.
Press the SURROUND button repeatedly until the desired
SURROUND mode is displayed.
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Equalization curves are selected automatically to match the
SURROUND modes and can also be selected or turned off to
suit your preference.
When the music source is monaural
Select LIVE to obtain asimulated stereo effect. When DISCO or
HALL is selected, no sound will be heard from the surround
speakers.
To cancel the selected mode
Press the selected button again. S-OFF is displayed.
While SURROUND mode is off, no sound is heard from the
surround speakers.
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When aconnected microphone is used, the SURROUND mode
is automatically canceled.
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Press the TU ER/BAND button repeatedly to
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FM — AM
If the power is tur ed off, the previously tuned station will be
played (Direct Pla Function).
Press the l<< DOWN or ➤HUP button to select
astation.
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Each time the but on is pressed, the frequency changes.
When astation is rceived, “TUNE is displayed for 2seconds,
During FM stereo reception, 1[10111is displayed.
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To search for ast ion quickly (Auto Search)
Keep the 1<< DOW or FFI UP button pressed until the tuner
starts searching for station. After tuning in to astation, the
search stops.
To stop the Auto Sea ch manually, press the 1<< DOWN or ➤>1
UP button.
●The Auto Search ay not stop at stations with very weak
signals.
When an FM stere broadcast contains noise
Press the REPEAT/ ONO TUNER button on the remote control
so that “MONO app ars on the display.
Noise is reduced, alt ough reception is monaural.
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To restore stereo re eption, press the button
disappears.
To change the AM uning interval
The default setting othe AM tuning interval is
so that MONO
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you use this unit in an rea where the-frequency allocation system
is 9kHz/step, chang the tuning interval.
Press the POWER utton while pressing the TUNER/BAND
button.
To reset the interval, epeat this procedure.
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When the AM tuning iterval is changed, all preset stations (see
“PRESETTING STA IONS) are cleared. The preset stations
have to be set again.

PRESETTING STATIONS
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The unit can store atotal of 32 preset stations, When astation
is stored, apreset number is assigned to the station. Use the
preset number to tune into apreset station directly.
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F)ress the TUNEFUBAND button to select aband,
and press the 144 DOWN or WI UP button to
slelect astation.
F~ressthe II SET button to store the station.
Astation is assigned apreset number, beginning from 1in
consecutive order for each band.
Frequency
Preset number
Flepeat steps 1and 2.
The next station will not be stored if atotal of 32 preset stations
have already been stored for all the bands.
PRESET INUMBER TIJNING
Use the remote control to select the preset number directly.
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2
Press the TUNEWBAND button to select aband.
PreSS the numeric bLittOiIS to SdeCt af)WSE)t
number.
Example:
Toselect preset number 25, press the +1O,+1Oand 5 buttons.
To select preset number 10, press the +1Oand Obuttons.
Selecting apreset number on the main unit
Press the TUINER/BAND bLlttolnto select aband. Then, press
the 4➤DIRECTION/F”RE!>Elr button repeatedly.
Each time the button is pressed, the next highest number is
selected.
To clear apreset station
Select the preset number of the station to be cleared. Then, press
the ■CLEAR button, and press the 11 SET button within 4
seconds.
The preset numbers of all other stations in the band with higher
numbers are also decreased by one.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
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LOADING DISCS
Press the CD button, then press the= OPEN/CLOSE
button 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 the DISC CHANGE button to rotate
the trays after placing two discs. Place the third disc on tray 3.
Close the disc compartment by pressing the =OPEN/CLOSE
button.
rDISC CHANGE
Tray 1
Tray number of the
Total playing time disc to be played
Total number of tracks
PLAYING DISCS
Load discs,
To play all discs in the disc compartment, press the
<› button.
Play begins with the disc on tray 1.
Elapsed playing time
To etop play, press the ■button.
To pause play, press the II button. To resume play, press again.
To search for aparticular point during playback, keep the
<<or ➤Ebutton pressed and release the button at the desired
point.
To skip to the beginning of atrack during playback, press
the +< or ➤Ebutton repeatedly.
To remove discs, press the= OPEN/CLOSE button.
To start play when the power isoff (Direct Play Function)
Press the CD button. The power is turned on and play of the
loaded disc(s) begins.
To replace discs before play, press the AOPEN/CLOSE button
to open the disc compartment.
To check the remaining time
Press the CD EDIT/CHECK button during play. The amount of
time remaining until all tracks finish playing is displayed. To
restore the play time display, repeat the above again.
Selecting atrack with the remote control
1Press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons to select adisc.
2Press the numeric buttons and the +1Obutton to select a
track.
Example:
To select the 25th track, press the +1O,+1Oand 5 buttons.
To select the 10th track, press the +1Oand Obuttons.
The selected track starts to play and continues to the end of
that disc.
Replacing discs during play
While one disc is playing, the other discs can be replaced without
interrupting play.
1Press the DISC CHANGE button.
2Remove the discs and replace with other discs.
3Press the =OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc
compatiment.
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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.
Number of track
being played
To play one disc only, press one of the DISC DIRECT
PLAY buttons.
The selected disc is played once.
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RANDOM PLAY
All ‘the tracks on the selected disc or on all the discs can be
played randomly.
Press the RANDOM button on the remote control.
RANDOM lights upon the display.
To cancel random play, press again.
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●Even if the << button is pressed, apreviously played track
cannot be skipped. The unit returns to the beginning of the
current track only.
●Direct selection of the tracks with the numeric buttons is not
possible.
REPEAT PLAY
Asingle disc or all the discs can be played repeatedly.
Press the REPEAT button on the remote control,
CI lightsup on the display.
To cancel repeat play, press again,
PROGRAMMED PLAY
Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from any of the inserted
discs,
Use the remote control.
7l>r~SS the PRGM button tWiCe in stop modem
The PRGM indicator flashes on the display. -
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●When the PRGM button is pressed once in step 1, the unit
enters the KARAOKE PROGRAMS (page 18).
p~~ss one of the DISC DIRECT pLAY buttons to
select adisc.
The selected disc is indicated in red on the display.
Go to the next step when the tray stops rotating.
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Repeat steps 2and 310 program other tracks,,
Press the 4Ebutton to start play.
To check the program
Each time the << or 1>~ button is pressed in stop mode, a
disc number, track number, and program number will be
displayed.
To clear the program
Press the ❑CLEAR button in stop mode.
To add tracks to the program
Before playing, repeat steps 2 and 3. The track will be
programmed after the last tlrack.
To change the programmed tracks
Clear the program and repeat all the steps again.
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During the programmed play, the CD EDIT/CHECK, DISC
CHANGE, RANDOM, DISC DIRECT PLAY and numeric buttons
do not function.
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BASIC OPERATIONS PLAYING BACK A TAPE
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INSERTING TAPES
●On deck 1, tapes are always played back on both sides.
On deck 2, you can select areverse mode to play back one or
both sides.
●Use Type I(normal), Type II(high/CrOz) or Type IV(metal)
tapes for playback.
Press theTAPE button and press the= EJECT mark
to open the cassette holder.
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Insert atape with the exposed side down. Push the cassette
holder to close.
To select areverse mode (deck 2only)
Each time the REV MODE button is pressed, the reverse mode
changes.
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To play one side only, turn on 2.
To play from front side to back side once only, turn on Z).
To play both sides repeatedly, turn on C=).
●When tapes are loaded in both decks, Z) in the display
indicates Continuous Play.
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Insert atape.
1Press the DOLBY NR button and turn Dolby NR
on or off to match the playback tape.
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For tapes recorded with DOLBY NR, turn on MNR.
For tapes recorded without DOLBY NR, turn off MNR.
2Press the <› button to start play.
The tape counter indicates
the tape running length.
Playback side of the tape
D: The front side is being played (forward).
4The back side is being played (reverse).
When tapes are loaded in both decks
Press the TAPE button first to select adeck.
The selected deck number is displayed.
To stop play, press the ■button.
To pause play (deck 2only), press the II button. To resume
play, press again.
To change the playback side, press the <> DIRECTION/
PRESET button in play or pause mode.
To fast forward or rewind, press the << or ➤>button in
stop mode. Then press the ■button to stop the tape.
To start play when the power is off (Direct Play Function)
Press the TAPE button. The power is turned on and play of the
inserted tape begins,
To set the tape counter to 0000
Press the HCLEAR button in stop mode.
The counter is also set to 0000 when the cassette holder is
opened.
MUSIC SENSOR
If there is a4-second or longer blank between each track, a
search for the beginning of the current or next track during
playback can be done easily.
When the ➤indicator of the <E button is flashing, press
the FE button to move to the next track or the <+ button to
move to the beginning of the current track.
When the <indicator of the +➤button is flashing, press
the +4 button to move to the next track, or the bk button to
move to the beginning of the current track.
The search function uses amusic sensor that may not be able
to detect tracks for tapes with:
●Blanks of less than 4seconds between tracks
●Noisy blanks
●Long passages of low-end sound
●Low overall recording levels

CONTINUOUS PLAY
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After playback on one deck finishes, the tape in the other deck
will start to play without interruption.
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Insert tapes into deck 1and deck 2.
l~re~~ the TApE/DECKl/2 button to select the
deck to be played back first.
Press the REV MODE button to select Z).
Press the <> button to start playback.
f’layback continues until the Wbutton is pressed.
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About cassette tapes
●To preventaccidentalerasure,break off the plastic tabs
on the cassette tape after recording with ascrewdriver or
other poirrted tool. 1)
To record on the tape aqain, cover the tab openings with
adhesive tape, etc. (On Type II tapes, take care not tc)
cover the Type II tape detection slot.)
●120-minute or longer tapes are extremelythin and easily
deformed or damaged. They are not recommended.
*Take up any slack in the tape with apencil or similartool
beforeuse. Slacktape may breakorjam inthe mechanism.
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DOLBY NR system
The Dolby Noise Reduction system reduces tape hiss noise.
For optimum performance when playing back atape ❑
recorded with the DOLBY NR system, turn on the DOLBY
NR system. I
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BASIC RECORDING
This section explains how to record from the tuner, CD player, or
external equipment.
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Preparation
●Set the tape to the point where recording will start.
●Use Type I(normal) and Type II (high/CrOz) tapes for recording.
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Insert the tape to be recorded on into deck 2.
Insertthetapewiththe sideto be recordedonfirstfacing
out from the unitand the exposed side down.
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Press the REV MODE button to select the reverse
mode.
To record on one side only, turn on =.
To record on both sides, turn on 1) or C=).
Press the DOLBY NR button to turn Dolby NR on
or off.
To record with DOLBY NR, turn on mNR.
To record without DOLBY NR, turn off UI NR.
Press one of the function buttons and prepare
the source to be recorded.
To record from aCD, press the CD button and load the
disc(s).
To record from aradio broadcast, pressthe TUNER button
and tune in to astation.
To record from the connected source, press the VIDEO/
AUX button and play.
Press the ●REC/REC MUTE button to start
recording.
When the selected function is CD, playback and recording
start simultaneously.
To stop recording, press the ■button.
To pause recording, press the 11button. (Applicable when the
source is TUNER, VIDEO/AUX.) To resume recording, press
again.
To start recording with the remote control
First press the ●/0 REC/REC MUTE button, and then press
the +Fbutton within 2seconds.
INSERTING BLANK SPACES
Insertion of 4-second blank spaces enables activation of the
Music Sensor function. (Applicable when the source is TUNER
or VIDEO/AUX.)
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2
Press the. REC/REC MUTE button during recording or
while in recording pause mode.
~on the display flashes for 4seconds and the tape runs
without recording. After 4seconds, the deck enters the
recording pause mode,
Press the II button to resume recording.
To insert ablank space of less than 4seconds, press the ●
REC/REC MUTE button again while ~is flashing.
To insert blank spaces of more than 4seconds, after the
deck enters recording pause mode, press the ●REC/REC MUTE
button again. Each time the button is pressed, a4-second blank
space is added.
To erase arecording
Make sure the microphone is not connected to this unit.
1Insert the tape to be erased into deck 2 and press the TAPEI
DECK 112button to display “TAPE 2.
2Set the tape to the point where the erasure is to be started.
3Set the reverse mode by pressing the REV MODE button.
4Press the ●REC/REC MUTE button to start the erasure.
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DUBBING ATAPE MANUALLY DUBBING THE ‘WHOLE TAPE
Preparation’
●Set the tape to the point where recording will start.
●The reverse mode is automatically set to 1.
Note that recording will be done on one side of the tape only.
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Press the TAPE button.
Insert the original tape into deck 1and the tape
to be recorded on into deck 2.
Imerl the tapes with the sides to be played back or recorded
on first facing out from the unit.
Press the DOLBY NR button to turn off the Dolby
NR.
IXl NR on the display goes out.
Press the TAPE/DECK 1/2 button to select
deck 1.
TAPE 1is displayed.
Press the ●REC/REC MUTE button to start
recording.
Playing and recording start simultaneously.
To stop dubbing
Press the ❑button.
To set the Dolby NR when playing back the dubbed tape
Press the DOLBY NR button and turn Dolby NR on or off to
match the original tape.
This function allows you to make exact copies of both sides of
the original tape. The reverse side of both tapes will start
simultaneously as soon as the longer tape has been reversed.
~Dubbing does not start from apoint halfway in the tape.
●The reverse mode is automatically set to Z).
●The Dolby NR does not affect recording.
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2
3
Press the TAPE button.
Insert the original tape into deck 1and the tape
to be recorded on into deck 2.
Insert each tape with the sidleto be played back or recorded
on first facing out from the unit.
Press the SYNC DUEI button once or twice to start ❑
recording.
@For recording at normal speed, press it once to display
N-DUB.
@For recording at high speed, press it twice to display H-
DUB,
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The tapes are rewound to the beginning of the front sides,
and recording starts.
To stop dubbing
Press the ❑button.
To set the Dolby NR when playing back the dubbed talpe
Press the DC)LBY NR button and turn Dolby NR on or off to
match the original tape.
cRecording does not start, if the erasure prevention tab on either
side of the tape is broken off.
●If the leader segment of the tape to be recorded on is longer
than that of the original ti~pe, recording on the reverse side
may stop midway through the recording. In this case, dub each
side manually following the procedure in “DUBBING ATAPE
MANUALLY”.
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Al EDIT RECORDING
The Al edit function enables CD recording without worrying about
tape length and track length. When aCD is inserted, the unit
automatically calculates track lengths. If necessary, the order of
tracks is rearranged so that no track is cut short.
(Al: Artificial Intelligence)
Al edit recording will not start from apoint halfway into the tape.
The tape must be recorded from the beginning of either side.
Use the remote control from steps 3to 6.
1Insert the tape into deck 2, and press the DOLBY
NR button to turn Dolby NR on or off.
Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out
from the unit.
2Press the CD button and load the disc(s).
3Press the EDIT/CHECK button once.
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Each time it is pressed, the display changes as follows.
Al EDIT — PRGM EDIT
Press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons to
select adisc.
Press the numeric buttons to designate the tape
length.
10 to 99 minutes can be specified.
Example: When using a60-minute tape, press the 6 and O
buttons.
In afew seconds, the microcomputer determines the tracks
to be recorded on each side of the tape.
●The •~ and FE buttons are also available to desicmate
the tape length.
Tape length
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Remaining Selected
time of side Atracks for side A
6First press the ./0 REC/REC MUTE button and
then press the <b button within 2seconds to
start recording.
The tape is rewound to the beginning of the front side, the
lead segment is played through for 10 seconds, and recording
starts. When recording on the front (side A) ends, recording
on the back (side B) starts.
To stop recording
Press the ■button. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.
To clear the edit program
Press the ■CLEAR button twice so that “EDIT” disappears on
the display.
To check the order of the programmed track numbers
Before recording, press the EDIT/CHECK to select side Aor B,
and press the ++ or b~ button repeatedly.
Program Programmed
number track numbers
Tape side Track number
To add tracks from other discs to the edit program
If there is any time remaining on the tape after step 5, you can
add tracks from other discs in the CD compartment.
1Press the EDIT/CHECK button to select side Aor B.
2Press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons to select adisc.
3Press the numeric buttons to select tracks.
❑goes out and -{ starts flashing on the display.
Atrack which has aplaying time longer than the remaining
time cannot be programmed.
4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more tracks.
Time on cassette tapes and editing time
The actual cassette recording time is usually alittle longer than
the specified recording time printed on the label. This unit can
program tracks to use the extra time. When the total recording
time is alittle longer than the tape’s specified recording time
after editing, the display shows the extra time (without aminus
mark), instead of the time remaining on the tape (with the minus
mark).
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●Recording is inhibited if the erasure prevention tab on either
side of the tape is broken off.
●The Al edit function cannot be used with discs containing 31
tracks or more.
Tape side A(front side)
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PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING
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Programmed edit function enables CD recording while checking
the remaining time on each side of the tape as the tracks are
programmed.
The programmed edit recording will not start from apoint halfway
in the tape. The tape must be recorded from the beginning of
either side.
Use the remote control from steus 3to 8.
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2
3
4
5
Insert the tape into deck 2, and press the DOLBY
NR button to turn Dolby NR on or off.
Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out
from the unit.
Press the CD button and load the disc(s).
Press the EDIT/CHECK button twice.
“EDIT” lights up and “PRGM” flashes on the display,
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Press the numeric buttons to designate the tape
length.
10 to 99 minutes can be specified.
Example: When using a60-minute tape, press the 6 and O
buttons. Maximum recording
Tape length time for side A
Tape side A(front side)
Press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons to
select adisc and press the numeric buttons to
program atrack.
Example: To ~iect the 10th track of disc 2, press DISC
DIRECT PLAY 2 and the numeric buttons +1Oand O.
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Repeat step 5for the rest of the tracks for side A.
Atrack whose playing time is longer than the remaining time
cannot be programmed.
Remaining time
of side A
Totalnumber Programmed
of programmed tracks
tracks
Press the EDIT/CHECI< button to select side B
and program the tracks for side B.
After confirming Bon the display, repeat step 5.
Tape side B(reverse side)
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Press the W(3 REC/RIEC MUTE button and then
press the <b button within 2seconds to start
recording.
The tape is rewound to Ithe beginning of the front side, the
lead segment is played through for 10 seconds, and recording
starts. When recording cmtile front side (A) ends, recording
on the back side (B) starts.
To stop recording
Press the Hbutton. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.
To check the order of the programmed track numbers,
Before recording, press the EDIT/CHECK button to select side
Aor B, and press the +< or Ihb button repeatedly.
Program number
Track number Programmed
track numbers
To change the program of e:ach side
Press the EDIT/CHECK button to select side Aor B, and press
the ■CLEAR! button to clear the program of the selected sicje.
Then program tracks again.
To clear the edit program
Press the ■button twice so tlhat“EDIT” disappears on the display.
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Recording is inhibited if the erasure prevention tab on either side
of the tape is broken off.
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MICROPHONE MIXING
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VOCALFAOER/
MULTIPLEX
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Two microphones (not supplied) can be connected to this unit,
allowing you to sing along to music sources.
Use microphones with mini plugs (03.5 mm, ‘/6 inch).
Before connecting amicrophone
Set the MIC MIXING control to MIN.
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Connect your microphones to the MIC 1and MIC
2jacks.
MIC 1MIC 2
Press one of the function buttons to select the
source to be mixed, and plav the source.
VOCAL FADEFUMULTIPLEX FUNCTIONS
This unit can use discs or tapes as Karaoke sources.
Press the VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX button repeatedly
to select the vocal fader or multiplex function.
Use the vocal fader function for ordinary discs or tapes.
Use the multiplex function for multi audio discs or tapes.
Each time the VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX button is pressed,
one of these functions is selected cyclically.
Vocal Fader
The singer’s voice becomes softer
than the accompaniment.
Auto Vocal Fader*l
The singer’s voice becomes softer
only while there is audio input through
amicrophone.
Multiplex’z
The soundonthe left(or right)channel
is heard from both speakers, and the
sound on the right (or left) channel is
muted.
Auto Multiplex*l
The soundon the left (or right)channelis
heardfrom bothspeakers,andthe sound
onthe right (or left) channelis mutedonly
while there is audio input through a
microphone.
Cancel
●’To change the time lag setting of the Auto Vocal Fader
or Auto Multiplex function -
When Auto Vocal Fader or Auto Multiplex is selected, “A-VF” or
“A-MPX is displayed for 3seconds and changes to the selected
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Adjust the volume and tone of the source. function name. After the selected function name is displayed,
hold down the VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX button until the
Adjust the microphone volume with the MIC desired time lag setting, SLOW or FAST, is selected.
SLOW
MIXING control. Fade-out of original singer’s voice returns to the normal level
The volume of both micro~hones is adiusted simultaneously. ifthere is no audio input from the microphone within 2seconds.
FAST
Adjust the echo with the DIGITAL ECHO control. Fade out of original singer’s voice returns to the normal level
if there is no audio input from the microphone within 0.5
To record microphone sound mixed with source sound
Follow the procedure for recording from the sound source (see
page 13).
The SYNC DUB button cannot be used for mixing recording.
When not using the microphones
Set the MIC MIXING and DIGITAL ECHO controls to MIN and
remove the microphones from the MIC jacks.
●When aconnected microphone is used, the SURROUND mode
is automatically canceled.
-If amicrophone is held too near the speakers, ahowling sound
may be produced. In this case, hold the microphone away
from the speakers, or decrease the sound level using the MIC
MIXING control.
●If sound through the microphone is extremely loud, it may be
distorted. In this case, turn the MIC MIXING control toward
MIN.
Recommended microphones
The use of unidirectionaltype microphones is recommended to
prevent howling. Contact your local Aiwa dealer for details.
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seconds.
When the power is turned off, the Auto vocal fader and Auto
multiplex restore to SLOW.
*2 To change tfle muted channel of the MultiPlex function
When Multiplex is selected, “MPX-L” is displayed for 3seconds
and changes to the selected function name. After the selected
function name is displayed, hold down the VOCAL FADER/
MULTIPLEX button until the channel to be output from both
speakers, MPX-L or MPX-R, is selected.
MPX-L
The sound on the left channel is heard from both speakers
and the sound on the right channel is muted.
MPX-R
The sound on the right channel is heard from both speakers
and the sound on the left channel is muted.
When the power is turned off, the Multiplex restores to MPX-L.
When using the remote control
Press the KARAOKE button.
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●The VOCAL FADER functions may not operate correctly with
the followina kinds of CDs or ta~es.
-Those wit~ monaural sound “
-Those recorded with strong echoes
-Those with the vocal part recorded on the right or left side of
the sound width
●While the VOCAL FADER function is on, the sound is output
as monaural.

KARAOKE PROGRAMS
Before or during CD play, you can reserve up to 15 tracks to be
played after the current track. Each reservation is cleared when
it finishes playing.
Use the remote control.
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Press the PRGM button once
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Press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons to
select adisc and the numeric buttons to select a
track.
Press the KARAOKE ENTER button.
Reserved disc number Reserved track number
Repeat steps 2and 3to reserve other tracks.
Press the +Ebutton to start play.
After atrack is played, it is cleared from~he program. Another
track can be reserved in place of the cleared track.
Number of remaining Currently
reserved tracks playing disc
To add areservation during play
Repeat steps 2 and 3.
To check the reserved traclks
Press the EDIT/CHECK button repeatedly. Each time ii is
pressed, the disc number and track number are displayed inthe
reserved order.
To stop play
Press the Wbutton. Press the <E button to start again.
To skip atrack
Press the P> button. The skipped track is cleared from the
program.
To clear ail ‘the reservations
Press the FI> button repeatedly until “K -“ is displayed.
Press it once more to cancel the Karaoke programs. The display
returns to that of CD play.
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●If the reserved track number does not exist on the selected
disc, the unit stops playing and the display flashes.
In this case, press the ›B~ button to skip the error track. Thenl
press the 4➤button to start play with the next reserved track,
●When the PRGM button is pressed repeatedly in step 1, PRGMI
is displayed and the unit enters CD program play mode (page
lo).
To cancel program play, press the ■CLEAR button. ❑
Disc number of the Track number of Currently playing
last reservation the last reservation track number
flashes
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The unit can be turned on at aspecified time every day with the
built-in timer.
Preparation
Make sure the clock is set correctly. (See page 5.)
Use the remote control.
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Press the TIMER button on the remote control
once to display 0, and press the II SET button
within 4seconds.
Oisdisplayed, and the hour flashes.
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Ifyou do not press the II SET button within 4seconds, another
operation may start.
Designate the hour of the timer-on time by
pressing the 1<< DOWN or WI UP button, and
the 11SET button. Repeat to designate the minute
of the timer-on time.
After you designate the timer-on time, TIMER and one of the
source name flashes alternately on the display for 4seconds.
Within 4seconds, press one of the function
buttons to select asource.
“TIMER” and the selected source name flash alternately for 4
seconds. At this time, the selected function button does not
light up.
●If this step is not completed within 4seconds, repeat from
step 1.
●Ifthe TUNER button is pressed, the band cannot be selected
in this step.
Within 4seconds, select the duration for the
timer-activated period with the l<< DOWN or ml
UP button.
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The duration for the timer-activated period can beset between
10 and 240 minutes in 10-minute steps.
●If this step is not completed within 4seconds, repeat from
step 1.
Prepare the source.
To listen to aCD, load the disc to be played first on tray 1.
To listen to atape, inserl the tape into deck 1or 2.
To listen to the radio, tune into astation.
Press the POWER button to turn the unit off after
adjusting the volume and tone.
@remains on the display after the power is turned off (timer
standby mode).
When the timer-on time is reached, the unit turns on and
begins play with the selected source.
To check the specified time and source
Press the TIMER button on the remote control. The timer-on
time and the selected source name are displayed for 4seconds.
However, the duration for the timer-activated period will not be
displayed.
TIMER RECORDING
Timer recording is applicable for TUNER and VIDEO/AUX (with
an external timer) sources only.
Press the TIMER button twice on the remote control so that
Qappears on the display, and press the 11SET button within
4seconds. Repeat the steps shown above from step 2 and
insert the tape to be recorded into deck 2after step 5.
To cancel timer standby mode temporarily
Press the TIMER button on the remote control so that @or ~
disappears on the display.
To restore the timer standby mode, press again to display @or
Using the unit while the timer is set
You can use the unit normally after setting the timer.
Before turning off the power, repeat step 5to prepare the source,
and adjust the volume and tone.
●Timer playback and timer recording will not begin unless the
power is turned off.
●Connected equipment cannot be turned on and off by the built-
in timer of this unit. Use an external timer.
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