Aiwa XR-M131 User manual

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MODE D'EMPLOI
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
OPERATIN INSTRUCTIONS
Compact Disc
Stereo System
U
XR-M131
8B-CLB-903-31
010620DYK-H-B
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PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
To reducetheriskof fire orelectric shock,do notexpose
this appliance to rain or moisture.
“CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.”
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Explanation of Graphical Symbols:
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intendedto alerttheuser tothe presence
ofuninsulated"dangerousvoltage"within
the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateraltriangleisintendedtoalertthe
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Read these Operating Instructions carefully and completely
before operating the unit. All precautions in this booklet and
on the unit should be strictly followed.
Keep the Operating Instructions for future reference.
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 —Donotusethisunitnearsourcesofheat,including
heatingvents,stoves,orotherappliancesthatgenerateheat.
It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5°C
(41°F) or greater than 35°C (95°F).
3 Mounting surface —Placetheunitonaflat,evensurface.
4 Ventilation —The unitshould besituated withadequate
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.
5 Objects and liquid entry — Make sure that objects or
liquids do not get inside the unit through the ventilation
openings.
6 Carts and stands — When placed or
mountedonastandorcart,theunitshould
bemovedwithcare.Quickstops,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
Whenthisunithascondensationinside,itmaynotfunction
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 —Connectthisunitonlytopowersources
specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on
the unit.
2 Polarization — As a safety feature, some units are
equippedwithpolarizedACpowerplugswhichcanonlybe
inserted one way into a power 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 a qualified service technician to
service or replace the outlet. To avoid defeating the safety
feature of the polarized plug, do not force it into a power
outlet.
3 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 AC outlet.
- Avoid overloading AC outlets and extension cords beyond
their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock.
4 Extension cord —Tohelpprevent electricshock,do not
use a polarized AC power plug with an extension cord,
receptacle,or other outletunless the polarizedplug can be
completelyinsertedtopreventexposureofthebladesofthe
plug.
5 When not in use —Unplugthe ACpower cord fromthe
AC outlet 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
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OWNER'S RECORD
Record the model number and serial number of your set
(found at the rear of your set) below. Refer to them when
contacting your Aiwa dealer.
Model No. _____________________________
Serial No. _____________________________
Outdoor Antenna
1 Power lines — When connecting an outdoor antenna,
make sure it is located away from power lines.
2 Outdoor antenna grounding — Be sure the antenna
system is properly grounded to provide protection against
unexpected voltage surges or static electricity build-up.
Article 810of the NationalElectrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70,
provides information on proper grounding of the mast,
supporting structure, and the lead-in wire to the antenna
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
GROUND CLAMP
GROUND CLAMPS
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE
UNIT
(NEC SECTION
810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION
810-21)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
POWER SERVICE
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250 PART H) NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Maintenance
Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating
Instructions.
System and accessories
Main unit
Speakers
Remote control
FM antenna
AM antenna
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS .................................... 2
PREPARATIONS ................................... 4
PARTS AND CONTROLS ......................... 5
ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE OPERATION .......... 7
CD OPERATIONS .................................. 8
RADIO OPERATIONS ........................... 10
TAPE OPERATIONS ............................. 11
TIMER OPERATIONS ........................... 14
REFERENCE ..................................... 16
Damage Requiring Service
Have the unit 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
- Theunithasbeendropped,orthecabinethasbeendamaged
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.

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Remote control
Detach the battery compartment lid at the rear of the remote
control and insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with correct
polarity.
R6(AA)
•Replace the batteries with new ones when the operational
distancebetweentheremotecontrolandmainunitbecomes
shorter.
•Remove the batteries if the unit is not going to be used for
an extended period of time.
•Theremotecontrolmaynotoperateifitisusedunderintense
sunlight, etc., or if its line of sight is obstructed.
Connection
PlugintheACpowercordtotheACpoweroutletafterallother
connectionsaremade.
1 Connect the speakers.
Connect the right speaker to the SPEAKERS R terminals
and the left to the SPEAKERS L terminals. The speaker
cords with the stripes go to the 0terminals.
PREPARATIONS
2 Connect the supplied antennas.
Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75 Ωterminals and
the AM antenna to the AM LOOP terminals.
3 Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet.
The clock will flash on the display.
For setting the clock, see page 8.
Speakers
•Do not short-circuit the 0and 9speaker cord leads.
•Do not leave objects generating magnetism or objects
affected by magnetism near the speakers.
Antennas
Keep antennas away from metallic objects, electrical
equipment and cords.
•FM antenna: ExtendfullyinaT-shape.Ifreceptionispoor,
connect an optional outdoor antenna to the FM 75 Ω
terminals.Besuretoconnecttheshieldbraidoftheantenna
to the 2terminal.
•AM antenna: Rotate to find best reception.

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PARTS AND CONTROLS
1POWER 6STANDBY/ON
Switches the unit on and off (standby).
2QSOUND
Turns QSOUND on or off.
3TIMER/SLEEP
Selects timer setting mode.
43-MODE EQUALIZER
Selectsasoundequalizationcurve,ROCK,POPorJAZZ.
5PHONES jack
Pluginoptional headphonessetwitha stereominiplug
(ø3.5 mm, 1/8in.). Speaker output is canceled.
6CD OPEN
Opens or closes the disc compartment.
Main unit: front
7
6
8
1
2
3
4
5
9
0
7TAPE
Selects Tape function.
TUNER/BAND
Selects Radio function and the radio band.
AUX
Selectsthe function ofexternal equipment connectedto
AUX jacks.
CD
Selects CD function.
8aSET
CD and Tape: pauses playback.
Radio: stores the received station to preset.
cPRESET
CD and Tape: starts playback.
Radio: tunes in a preset station.
sCLEAR
CD and Tape: stops playback.
Radio: clears a station preset.
f/r,t/g(TUNINGDOWN,UP)
CD: skips to a previous or a succeeding track when
pressed, searches a track in fast forward or reverse
playback when held down.
Tape: rewinds or fast forwards the tape.
Radio: manually tunes up or down within the band.
wREC/REC MUTE
Starts recording.
REC MUTE: also used to enter 4-second blank spaces.
9VOLUME UP/DOWN
Adjusts the volume.
0zPUSH EJECT
Opens or closes the cassette holder.

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Main unit: rear
1
2
3
4
1AM LOOP and FM 75 Ωterminals
Plug in the supplied AM and FM antennas.
2AUX jacks
Accept analog sound signals from external equipment.
Connectexternalequipmentusinganoptionalconnecting
cable with RCA phono plugs (red plug to R jack, white
plug to L jack). Refer also to the operating instructions
for your equipment.
To switch function to external input, press AUX.
3SPEAKERS3terminals
Connect the speaker cords of the supplied speakers.
4AC power cord
Remote control
45
3
2
1
6
Buttons with the same or similar names on the main unit
basicallyhavethesamefunction.
10–9, +10
CD: selects a track of the specified number.
Radio: tunes in the station with the specified preset
number.
2REPEAT
Selects CD repeat playback mode.
DISPLAY
Displays the time or the adjusted volume level.
EQ
Selects a sound equalization curve; ROCK, POP, JAZZ
or EQ OFF.
MODE
Selectsrandomplay,programmedplay,AIeditrecording
orprogrammededit recordingmode forCDplayback or
recording.
BAND
Selects Radio function and the radio band.
FUNCTION
SwitchestheactivefunctionamongTAPE,FM/AM,AUX
and CD.
3VOL (k/i)
4POWER
5aPAUSE
6cPLAY
r/f, g/t(SKIP/SEARCH)
sSTOP

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ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE OPERATION
Power
Turning the unit on
Press POWER 6STANDBY/ON (POWER on the remote
control).
Alternatively,pressTAPE,TUNER/BAND(BANDontheremote
control),AUXorCD.Playbackwillstartautomaticallyifadisc
or tape is loaded.
Turning the unit off
Press POWER 6STANDBY/ON again.
The unit goes into standby.
Volume
Press VOLUME DOWN or UP (VOL k/ion the remote
control).
Adjust from 0 (minimum) to 30 and MAX (maximum).
Pressing DISPLAY twice displays the adjusted volume level.
Tip:
Volume level setting is retained during power-off standby. If
the unit is turned off with the volume set to 21 or more, it is
automaticallyturneddownto20thenexttimetheunitisturned
on.
Graphic equalizer
Selectsasoundequalizationcurvetomatchthemusictype.
Press 3-MODE EQUALIZER (ROCK, POP, JAZZ) (EQ
on the remote control repeatedly) to select one of the
three 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
To cancel equalization
Presstheselectedequalizationmodebutton(EQontheremote
control repeatedly).
"EQ OFF" is displayed.
Q SOUND system
TheQSOUNDsystemcreatesawidersoundareabyprocessing
theoriginalmusicsignalselectronically.
Press QSOUND.
"Q SOUND" is displayed.
To cancel the Q SOUND
Press QSOUND so that "Q SOUND" disappears from the
display.
Tip:
When the QSOUND system is activated, the sound may be
distorted. If this happens, decrease the volume.
POWER
6STANDBY/ON
TAPE, TUNER/BAND,
AUX, CD
QSOUND
aSET s
f,g
VOLUME
UP/DOWN BAND
DISPLAY
POWER
EQ
VOLk/i
3-MODE EQUALIZER
(ROCK, POP, JAZZ)
f,g
s
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This unit plays back finalized CD-R/RW discs as well as audio
CDs.
Playback
1 Press CD.
2 Press CD OPEN to open the disc compartment.
Place a disc with the label side up. Then close the disc
compartment.
3 Press cto start play.
To stop playback
Presss.
To pause playback
Pressa. Press again to resume playback.
To skip to the beginning of the current/preceding/
succeeding track
Pressfor grepeatedly .
To search (playback in fast forward or reverse)
Hold down for g. Release at the desired point.
CD OPERATIONS
To select a track with the remote control (Direct play)
Press the numbered buttons to select a track.
- To select the 25th track, press +10, +10 and 5.
- To select the 10th track, press +10 and 0.
Random/Repeat playback
Randomplaybackplaysall thetracks inrandomorder. Repeat
playbackplaysallthetracksorthetrackbeingplayedrepeatedly.
You can select random and repeat all playback at the same
time.
Random play
1 Press MODE on the remote control once in stop
mode.
"RAN" is displayed.
2 Press cto start play.
To cancel, press MODE repeatedly or sin stop mode so
that "RAN" disappears.
•Direct selection of the tracks with the numbered buttons
cancels the random play mode.
Setting the clock
1 Press aon the main unit while the power is off.
The hour flashes.
2 Press for gto designate the hour.
3 Press a.
The hour stops flashing and the minute starts flashing.
4 Press for gto designate the minute.
5 Press a.
Thetime display stopsflashing andthe clockstarts from
00 seconds.
To display the time while the power is on.
Press DISPLAY 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
While the time is displayed, press s.
With each press, the clock alternates between the 12- and
24-hour standard time.
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. Reset the clock.
cCD OPEN
CD
asCLEAR
f,g
0-9,+10 REPEAT
MODE
f,g
SKIP/SEARCH
sSTOP
aPAUSE
cPLAY

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Repeat play
Press REPEAT on the remote control repeatedly to select
"REPEAT ALL" or "REPEAT 1".
To cancel, press REPEAT repeatedly so that the repeat
indicator goes off.
To repeat a selected set of tracks
Select the tracks with programmed playback, then press
REPEAT on the remote control to select repeat playback.
(See "Programmed playback" on this page.)
•If the random play mode is activated during "REPEAT 1"
play mode, the "REPEAT 1" will be canceled and
"REPEAT ALL" will be selected instead.
Programmed playback
Playsbackupto30selectedtracksinprogrammedorder.
1 Press MODE on the remote control twice in stop
mode.
"M" flashes on the display.
2 Press the numbered buttons on the remote
control to program a track.
-To select the 25th track, press +10, +10 and 5.
-To select the 10th track, press +10 and 0.
The selected track number lights up on the display.
3 Repeat step 2 to program other tracks.
Thetotalnumberofselectedtracksandtotalplayingtime
will be displayed.
4 Press c.
The track number for the current track flashes on the
display.
•During programmed playback, you cannot
-select repeat 1 play or random play.
-select a track with the numbered buttons.
•Ifthetotalplaybacktimeoftheprogramexceeds99minutes
and59seconds,orifatrackwithatracknumberexceeding
30 is programmed, the playing time is displayed as
"- -:- -".
To check the program
Press for grepeatedly in stop mode. The track
number and program number are displayed in succession.
To clear the program
Press sin stop mode.
To add tracks to the program
Repeat step 2 before starting playback. The tracks are added
to the end of the program.
To change the programmed tracks
Clear the program and repeat all the steps again.
Notes on CDs
•Do not place more than one disc.
•Do not tilt the unit with a disc loaded.
•TheunitmaynotplayCD-R/RWdiscsrecordedonpersonal
computers or certain kinds of CD-R/RW recorders.
•Do not attach adhesive labels, etc. to either side of
CD-R/RW discs, as doing so may cause malfunction.
•DonotloadanunrecordedCD-R/RWdisc.Thediscmaybe
damaged.
•Do not use irregular-shaped CDs.
•Do not try to open the disc compartment during play.
•Do not touch the CD pickup lens. If it is soiled, a CD may
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RADIO OPERATIONS
Manual tuning
1 Press TUNER/BAND (BAND on the remote
control) repeatedly to select a band.
The unit switches to the radio from any other function
and alternates between FM and AM.
2 Press for grepeatedly to tune in a station.
"TUNE" is displayed when a station is tuned in.
"STEREO" is displayed for FM stereo reception.
To search for a station automatically (Auto search)
Hold down for g.
The unit searches for a station and stops at reception.
To stop the search manually, press for g.
•Auto search may not stop at stations with weak signals.
Preset tuning
Preset up to 32 of your favorite stations and tune them in
directly.
Presetting stations
1 Tune in the desired station.
2 Press ato store the station.
The preset number, beginning from "1" and the "M"
indicator are displayed on the display.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to preset other stations.
•Each band can store a maximum of 16 preset stations.
•Ifpowerisinterruptedformorethanapproximately12hours,
allsettingsstoredinmemoryafterpurchaseneedtobereset.
Tuning in preset stations
1 Select the band.
2 Press crepeatedly.
With each press, the station with the succeeding preset
number is tuned in.
You can tune in the desired preset station directly by
pressing the numbered buttons on the remote control.
- To select preset number 10, press +10 and 0.
- To select preset number 15, press +10 and 5.
To scan preset stations
Press"1" until"P-SCAN" isdisplayed. Thepreset stations
are received in ascending order for 5 seconds each. To stop
scanning, press s. The preset number flashes during
reception.
To clear a preset station
1 Tune in the station by preset tuning.
2 Press s, then press awithin 4 seconds.
Preset station numbers in the band which are higher than
the cleared number decrease by one.
Adjustments
To switch to monaural FM reception
Press MODE on the remote control so that "MONO" is
displayed.
To cancel, press MODE repeatedly.
Tip:
When FM stereo reception is poor, switching to monaural
reduces noise.
To switch the AM tuning interval
ThedefaultsettingoftheAMtuningintervalis10kHz/step.If
you use this unit in an area where the frequency allocation
system is 9 kHz/step, change the tuning interval.
Hold down TUNER/BAND and press POWER.
Tip:
When the AM tuning interval is changed, all preset stations
are cleared.
TUNER/BAND cPRESET
aSET
POWER
sCLEAR
f,g
TUNING
DOWN/UP
0-9,+10
BAND MODE
FUNCTION
f,g
s
a
c
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TAPE OPERATIONS
Playback
UseonlytypeI(normal)tapes.
1 Press TAPE.
2 Press zto open the cassette holder.
3 Insert the tape.
Insertwiththeexposedsidedownandplaybacksidefacing
out from the unit.
4 Press cto start play.
To stop playback
Press s.
To pause playback
Press a. Press again to resume.
To rewind or fast forward
Press for g.
To reset the tape counter
Presssinstopmode,andthetapecounteronthedisplayis
reset to "0000".
Opening and closing the cassette holder will also reset the
tape counter.
Notes on cassettes
•Use of 120-minute or longer tapes is not recommended
since they are extremely thin and easily deformed or
damaged.
•Wind up any slack in the tape with a pencil or similar tool
before use. Slack tape may jam in the mechanism.
Basic recording
Useonlytype I(normal)tapes.Only one sideofthe tape can
berecordedonatatime.
1 Press TAPE.
2 Press zto open the cassette holder.
3 Insert the recording tape.
Insert with the exposed side down and recording side
facing out from the unit.
4 Prepare the source.
To record CD, press CD and load a disc.
To record a radio broadcast, tune in the desired station.
Torecordfromconnectedexternalequipment,pressAUX
and prepare the equipment.
5 Press wto start recording.
When recording a CD, CD playback starts automatically.
When recording input from connected equipment,
manually start playback of the source.
•Volume or tone adjustment(s) does not affect recording.
When the tape reaches its end, the recording stops.
TAPE c
a
wREC/
REC MUTE
sCLEAR
zPUSH
EJECT
f,g
MODE
f,g
sSTOP
cPLAY aPAUSE
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To stop recording
Press s.
To pause recording (only for TUNER or AUX source)
Press a. Press again to resume.
To record a selected set of tracks from a CD
Programthedesiredtracks(see"Programmedplayback")and
thenpress w.
To record a 4-second blank space (only for TUNER
or AUX source)
Inserting 4-second blank spaces may help you locate the
beginningofthetrackonotherequipment.
1 Press wduring recording or in recording pause mode.
"4"flashesonthedisplayfor4seconds(ablankspace
is added) and then the unit enters recording pause mode.
2 Press ato resume recording.
To record a blank space shorter than 4 seconds, press w
again while "4" flashes.
To record a blank space longer than 4 seconds, press w
again after the unit enters recording pause mode. Each time
the button is pressed, a 4-second blank space is added.
To erase a tape
1 Insert the tape. Set the tape to the desired point if needed.
2 Press AUX.
Ifoptionalequipment isconnectedto theAUXjacks,turn it
off.
3 Pressw.
Edited CD recording
AI Edit Recording
Preparation
Prepare a tape that is longer than the CD length.
WhenrecordingawholeCD,AIEditRecordingtakesthelength
ofyourtapeintoaccountandrearrangestherecordingorderof
thetracksif necessary,sothat no track iscutshortatthe end
oftheside.
(AI:ArtificialIntelligence)
•Recordingcannot start fromapointhalfwayinthetape.
•AIEditRecordingcannot beusedwithdiscscontaining more
than30tracks.
1 Insert the recording tape.
2 Press CD and load the disc.
3 Press MODE three times on the remote control
in stop mode.
"AI C-00" is displayed.
4 Press the numbered buttons on the remote
control to enter the length of the recording tape.
10 to 99 minutes can be specified.
- For a 60-minute tape press 6 and 0.
In a few seconds, the unit determines the tracks to be
recorded for each side.
Therecording time leftfor side Aappears onthe display.
•for gcan also be used to specify tape length.
5 Press wto start recording on side A.
The tape is rewound to the beginning of side A and
recording starts.
WhenrecordingonsideAfinishes,"SIDE CHA"appears
on the display. Proceed step 6.
6 Press MODE once on the remote control.
Therecordingtime leftfor side Bappears on thedisplay.
7 Turn over the tape and press wto start recording
on side B.
Programmed Edit Recording
As you program the CD tracks to record, Programmed Edit
Recording displays the remaining recording time for each side
of the tape, so you can easily select a set of desired tracks
withinthelengthofyourtape.
•Recordingcannotstartfromapointhalfwayinthetape.
•You cannot program more than 30 tracks.
•You cannotprogramatrackwitha tracknumber largerthan
30.
1 Insert the recording tape.
2 Press CD and load the disc.
3 Press MODE four times on the remote control in
stop mode.
"PRGM C-00" is displayed.
4 Press the numbered buttons on the remote
control to enter the length of the recording tape.
10 to 99 minutes can be specified.
- For a 60-minutes tape press 6 and 0.
•for gcan also be used to specify tape length.
5 Press the numbered buttons on the remote
control to select the first track to be recorded on
side A.
-To select the 25th track, press +10, +10 and 5.
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6 Repeat step 5 to select the rest of the tracks for
side A.
Theremaining recordingtimeof sideAisdisplayed. You
cannot select a track with a longer playing time.
7 Press MODE on the remote control to switch to
side B and select the tracks for the side.
8 Press MODE on the remote control to switch back
to side A and press wto start recording on side
A.
The tape is rewound to the beginning of side A and
recording starts.
WhenrecordingonsideAfinishes,"SIDE CHA"appears
on the display. Proceed to step 9.
9 Press MODE on the remote control to switch to
side B, turn over the tape, and press wto start
recording on side B.
To stop recording
Press s. Recording and CD playback stop simultaneously.
To check the program
1 Before recording, press MODE on the remote control to
select side A or B.
2 Press for grepeatedly. The track number and
program number are displayed in succession.
To change the program of each side
Press MODE on the remote control to select side A or B, and
press sto clear the program for the selected side. Then,
select tracks again.
To clear the edit program
Press stwice.
To prevent accidental erasure
Breakofftheplastictabofthecassettetapewithascrewdriver
or other pointed tool. To record on the tape again, cover the
detection slot with adhesive tape.
Side A
Tab for side A

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TIMER OPERATIONS
Sleep timer
Turnsoffthe unit automatically after a specified time.
1 Press TIMER/SLEEP.
"SLEEP" is displayed.
2 Press a.
If ais not pressed within 4 seconds, the sleep timer
setting mode is canceled.
3 Press for grepeatedly to set the sleep
timer duration.
With each press, the timer duration changes in 5-minute
stepsbetween5to240minutes.Ifthereisnobuttoninput
for4seconds,thecurrentsettingisenteredautomatically.
The unit turns off after the selected time.
To check the remaining time until the unit turns off
Press TIMER/SLEEP. The remaining time is displayed for 4
seconds.
To cancel the sleep timer
PressTIMER/SLEEPrepeatedlysothat"SLEEP"isdisplayed,
then press swithin 4 seconds.
Timer playback
Turns ontheunitata specifiedtime forthespecifiedduration.
Makesurethe clock is set correctly.
1 Press TIMER/SLEEP repeatedly so that "5" lights
up and "TM PLAY" is displayed.
2 Press a.
If ais not pressed within 4 seconds, the timer setting
mode is canceled.
3 Press for gto set the hour of the timer-
on time, and press a.
4 Press for gto set the minute of the timer-
on time, and press a.
5 Press for gto select the source, and press
a.
•For timer play of a CD, select "CD".
•For timer play of a tape, select "TAPE".
•Fortimerplayofaradiobroadcast,select"FM"or"AM".
You will select the band later in step 8.
•For timer play of the equipment connected to the AUX
jacks, select "AUX".
6 Press for gto set the timer-activated
duration, then press a.
With each press, the timer-activated duration changes in
5-minute steps between 5 to 240 minutes.
7 Adjust the volume and tone for timer playback.
Ifthevolumelevelissetto21orhigher,itisautomatically
turneddownto20whentheunitisturnedonbythetimer.
8 Prepare the source.
To play CD, load a disc.
To play a tape, insert the tape.
To play the radio, select the band and tune in the desired
station.
To play external equipment connected to the AUX jacks,
setanexternaltimerfortheequipmentsothatitsplayback
begins at the same time.
9 Press POWER 6STANDBY/ON (POWER) to turn
the unit off.
"5"remainsonthedisplayto indicatethetimerstandby
mode.
Attimer-ontime,the unitturnson andplays theselected
source. After the specified timer-activated duration, the
unit turns off again.
•Timer playback will not begin unless the unit is turned off
first.
•Connectedequipmentcannotbeturnedonoroffbythebuilt-
in timer of this unit. Use an external timer.
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Timer recording
TimerrecordingisavailableonlyforTUNER and AUX (with an
externaltimer) sources.
1 Press TIMER/SLEEP repeatedly so that "5" lights
up and "TM REC" is displayed.
2 Carry out step 2 to step 4 described in "Timer
playback".
3 Press for gto select the source, and press
a.
•Fortimerrecordingofaradiobroadcast,select"FM"or
"AM". You will select the band later in step 6.
•For timer recording of the equipment connected to the
AUX jacks, select "AUX".
4 Press for gto set the timer-activated
duration, then press a.
With each press, the timer-activated duration changes in
5-minute steps between 5 to 240 minutes.
5 Adjust the volume and tone for timer recording.
Ifthevolumelevelissetto21orhigher,itisautomatically
turneddownto20whentheunitisturnedonbythetimer.
6 Prepare the source.
Torecordtheradio,selectthebandandtuneinthedesired
station.
TorecordexternalequipmentconnectedtotheAUXjacks,
setanexternaltimerfortheequipmentsothatitsplayback
begins at the same time.
7 Insert the recording tape and then turn the unit
off.
"5" and 4remain on the display to indicate the
timer standby mode.
Attimer-ontime,theunitturnsonandrecordstheselected
source. After the specified timer-activated duration, the
unit turns off again.
•Connectedequipmentcannotbeturnedonoroffbythebuilt-
in timer of this unit. Use an external timer.
To check the timer setting
Press TIMER/SLEEP repeatedly so that "TM PLAY" or
"TM REC" appears on the display.
Thetimer-ontime,thesourceandthetimer-activatedduration
are displayed for 4 seconds.
To change the timer setting
Reset the timer again.
To cancel the timer
PressTIMER/SLEEPrepeatedlyuntil"TM OFF"isdisplayed.
"5" and 4disappear from the display.
Tip:
Your timer setting is retained even if the timer is canceled.
Nexttimethetimerisactivated,youcanchangeyourprevious
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Care and maintenance
Occasionalcare andmaintenance oftheunitandthesoftware
areneededtooptimizetheperformance of your unit.
To clean the cabinet
Use a soft and dry cloth. If the unit surfaces are extremely
dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent
solution.Donotusestrongsolventssuchasalcohol,benzene
or thinner.
To clean the tape heads
Dirty tape heads cause sound deterioration. After every 10
hours of use, clean the tape heads with a head cleaning
cassette. Refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette.
To demagnetize the tape heads
Use a demagnetizing cassette after every 20 to 30 hours of
use. Refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette.
Care of CDs
When a CD becomes dirty, wipe it from the center out with a
cleaningcloth. After playinga CD, storeit in itscase. Do not
keep it in hot or humid places.
Care of tapes
Store tapes in their cases after use. Do not leave tapes near
magnets,motors,televisionsets,oranysourceofmagnetism.
Donot exposetapes to directsunlight, orleave themin acar
parked in direct sunlight.
REFERENCE
Troubleshooting
Ifyourunitfailstoperformproperly,checkthefollowingguide
andtherelevantsectionsofthe Operating Instructions.
There is no sound
•Are the speakers and AC power cord connected properly?
The unit shut off suddenly
•Possiblyashortcircuitinthespeakerterminals.Disconnect
the AC power cord from the AC outlet and reconnect the
speaker cords correctly.
Erroneous display
•Reset the unit. (See "Resetting the unit" on this page.)
Poor radio reception
•Check antenna connection. Adjust the antenna to find the
best reception.
•Move the unit and antenna away from other electric
appliances and cords.
The tape does not run
•Is the deck in pause?
Poor tape sound
•Check for dirty heads. Clean them if needed.
•Use type I (normal) tapes.
Cannot record
•Is the erasure prevention tab of the tape broken off? If so,
cover the detection slot with adhesive tape.
The CD player works poorly
•Is the disc correctly loaded?
•Is the disc dirty?
•Is the lens affected by condensation? If so, wait
approximately one hour and try again.
Resetting the unit
If an unusual condition occurs in the display window or the
cassette deck, reset the unit as follows:
1 Press POWER to turn off the power.
Ifthe powercannot be turnedoff, disconnectthe ACpower
cord, then plug it in again.
2 Hold down sand press POWER.
Everything stored in memory after purchase is cleared.

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Specifications
MAIN UNIT
TUNER
FM tuning range 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz
FM usable sensitivity (IHF) 13.2 dBf
FM antenna terminals 75 ohms (unbalanced)
AM tuning range 530 kHz to 1710 kHz (10 kHz step)
531 kHz to 1602 kHz (9 kHz step)
AM usable sensitivity 350 µV/m
AM antenna Loop antenna
AMPLIFIER
Power output 5.5W +5.5 W(50Hz- 20kHz,THD
less than 1%, 4 ohms)
7 W + 7 W (1 kHz, THD 10%,
4 ohms)
Total harmonic distortion 0.2 % (2 W, 1 kHz, 4 ohms)
Input AUX: 500 mV
Outputs SPEAKERS: 4 ohms or more
PHONES: 32 ohms or more
CASSETTE DECK
Track format 4 tracks, 2 channels stereo
Frequency response 50 Hz –15000 Hz
Recording system AC bias
Heads Recording/playback ×1, erase ×1
CD PLAYER
Laser Semiconductor laser (λ= 780 nm)
D/A converter 1 bit dual
Signal-to-noise ratio 85 dB (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Harmonic distortion Unmeasurable (1 kHz, 0 dB)
GENERAL
Power requirements 120V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption 26 W
Dimensions (W ×H ×D) 160 ×237 ×206 mm
(6 3/8×9 3/8×8 1/8in.)
Weight 2.9 kg (6 lbs 7 oz)
SPEAKER SYSTEM
Speakers 100 mm cone type
Impedance 4 ohms
Dimensions (W ×H ×D) 140 ×232.5×191.5 mm
(5 5/8×9 1/4×7 5/8in.)
Weight 1.1 kg (2 lbs 8 oz)
Specificationsandexternalappearancearesubjecttochange
without notice.
COPYRIGHT
Check copyright laws relevant to recordings from discs, radio
or tape for the country where the unit is to be used.

For assistance and information
(United States and Puerto Rico)
Printed in China
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradiofrequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevision
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increasetheseparation betweentheequipment andreceiver.
- Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletoncircuitdifferentfrom
that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consultthedealer or anexperiencedradio/TVtechnician for
help.
CAUTION
Modifications or adjustments to this product, which are not
expressly approved by the manufacturer, may void the user’s
right or authority to operate this product.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Only for C models.
ATTENTION
POURPREVENIRTOUTEDECHARGEELECTRIQUE,INSEREZ
COMPLETEMENTENFAISANTCOINCIDERLALAMELARGE
DE LA FICHE DANS LA FENTE LARGE.
CetappareilnumériquedelaclasseBestconformeàlanorme
NMB-003 du Canada.
Pour les modèles C uniquement.
REMARQUE
Cet appareil a ététestéet jugéconforme aux limites des
appareilsnumériques de Classe B,conformément àla Partie
15 des Règles FCC. Ces limites sont conçues pour fournir
une protection raisonnable contre les interférences néfastes
dans une installation résidentielle.
Cet appareil produit, utilise et peut rayonner une énergie de
fréquence radio et, s'il n'est pas installéet utilisé
conformément aux instructions, peut provoquer des
interférencesgênantes pourlescommunications radio.Mais
rien ne garantit qu'une telle interférence ne se produira pas
dans une installation particulière. Si cet appareil produit des
interférencesgênantespourlaréceptionradiooudetélévision,
ce qui peut se déterminer en allumant et éteignant l'appareil,
il est recommandéàl'utilisateur d'essayer de corriger cette
interférence en appliquant une ou plusieurs des mesures
suivantes:
-Réorientation ou déplacement de l'antenne réceptrice.
-Éloignement de l'appareil du récepteur.
- Raccordementdel'appareilàuneprised'uncircuitdifférent
de celui du récepteur.
- Consultez le revendeur ou un technicien radio/télévision
expérimenté.
PRÉCAUTION
Les modifications ou ajustements de ce produit, non
expressémentapprouvésparlefabricant,peuventinvaliderle
droit ou l'autoritéde l'utilisateur àutiliser ce produit.