Aiwa Z-VM270 User manual

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COMPACT DISC STEREO SYSTEM
COMPACT DISC STEREOSYSTEM
CHAINE STEREO AVEC LECTEUR DE DISQUES COMPACTS
SISTEMA ESTEREO CON REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS
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Weleame to the pbiwa Steree System
Congratulations on your purchase of an Aiwa Stereo System.
This system's CD player is the smailest in the world among
players allowing the continuous playing of five discs.
Your system is guaranteed to satisfy your needs for all the basic
audio functions you had expected from a high quality Aiwa
system. What's more, the system is equipped with the DOLBY
PRO LOGIC to give you the utmost in full-scale Audio & Visual
entertainment. With these, you can now experience the same
listening effects found in a movie theater or concert hall.
With your system, sounds will take on a “real-life” presence like
you have never experienced before.
Enjoy!
Check your system and accessories
CX-ZVM270 Compact disc
stereo cassette receiver
SX-Z270 (L, R)
Front speakers
SX-C400 Center SX-R230 Surround
speaker speakers
FM antenna
Operating Instructions, etc.
1 ENGLSH
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREPARATIONS
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SETTING UP Qe
BEFORE OPERATION
SETTING THE CLOCK
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DSP SURROUND
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RADIO RECEPTION
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PRESETTING STATIONS ........cssssssssssssosensssensetseesneesensenses 8
TAPE PLAYBACK
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CD PLAYING
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RECORDING
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DOLBY PRO LOGIC
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KARAOKE
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TIMER
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SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER
OTHER CONNECTIONS
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GENERAL
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SPECIFICATIONS
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PREPARATIONS
PRECAUTIONS
Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely before
operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating Instructions
for future reference. All warnings and cautions in the Operating
Instructions and on the unit should be strictly followed, as well
as the safety suggestions below.
- Installation
1 Water and moisture — Do not use this unit near water, such
as neara bath, sink, 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
(41°F) or greater than 35°C (95°F).
3 Mounting surface — Place the unit on a flat, even surface.
4 Ventilation — The unit should be situated with adequate
space arround it so that proper heat ventilation is assured.
Allow 10cm 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 notinstall the unit in a bookcase, cabinet, or airtight rack
where ventilation may be impeded.
Objects and liquid entry — Take care that objects or liquids
do not get inside the unit through the ventilation openings.
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.
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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 AC power plugs 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 AC
power plug if the unit will not be used for several months or
more. When the cord is plugged in, a small amount of current
continues to flow to the unit, even when the power is turned
off.
Maintenance
Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating
Instructions.
Damage Requiring Service
Have the units serviced by a qualified service technician if:
- The AC power cord or plug has been damaged
- Foreign objects or liquid have got inside the unit
- The unit has been exposed to rain or water
- The unit does not seem to operate normally
- The unit exhibits a marked change in performance
- The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.
8 Wall or ceiling mounting — The unit should not be mounted
on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the Operating
Instructions.
WARNING CAUTION!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC Invisible laser radiation when open and inter
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO locks defeated. Avoid exposure to beam.
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
_CAUTION ADVARSEL!
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
_fadiation 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
Usynlig laserstaling ved abning, nar sikkerhedsafbrydereer ude
af funktion. Undga udseettelse for straling.
VAROITUS!
Laitteen kayttaminen muulla kuin tassa kaytt6ohjeessa mainitulla
tavalla saattaa altistaa kayttajan turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittavalle
nakymattémalle lasersateiylle.
VARNING!
Om apparaten anvands pa annat satt an i denna bruksanvisning
specificerats, kan anvandaren utsatta fér osynlig laser-stralning,
som 6verskrider gransen for laserklass 1.
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SETTING UP
The DOLBY PRO LOGIC system which is the biggest feature of
this stereo system provides you with audio visual! entertainment
in your home.
Complete setting and connection of the main unit, supplied
speakers, your TV and video equipment according to the following
procedure.
POSITIONING THE SPEAKERS
To achieve the optimum effects obtainable with the DOLBY PRO
LOGIC system, it is important to position the speakers properly.
Refer to the following illustration to find out the best location in
your room.
@ Front speakers
@ Center speaker
Position in the center of the two front speakers. In addition,
position on or below the TV set, if connecting a TV set to the
unit.
@Surround speakers
Place the surround speakers directly to the side of or slightly
behind the listening area. Align them horizontally, about 1
meter above ear height.
[NOTE |
* No soundis heard from the surround speakers when the DOLBY
PRO LOGIC and DSP are set to off.
* No sound is heard from the center speaker when the DOLBY
PRO LOGIC is set to off.
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CONNECTIONS
Before connecting the AC cord
The rated voltage of your unit shown on the rear panel is AC
230 V only. Check that the rated voltage matches your local
voltage.
IMPORTANT
Connect the speakers, antennas, and all optional equipment first.
Then connect the AC cord at the end.
The speaker system
The speaker marked R is the right speaker, and the marked L is
the left speaker.
7 Connect the supplied antennas.
Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75 Q terminal and the
MW/LW antenna to the MW/LW LOOP terminal.
FM antenna
MW/LW antenna
2 Connect the front speakers.
Connect the speaker with R mark to SPEAKERS R teiminals,
and the speaker with L mark to SPEAKERS L terminats.
The speaker cord with the white stripe should be connected
to the @ terminal and the black cord to the @ terminal.
3 Connect the surround speakers.
Connect the surround speaker cords to the SURROUND
SPEAKERS 4 terminals.
There is no difference between the surround speakes. Both
speakers can be connected as R (right) or L (left).

Front
speaker(R)
Television
Speaker cord
4 Connect the center speaker.
Connect the center speaker cord to the CENTER SPEAKER
terminal.
5 Connect the video equipment.
Connect the VIDEO/AUX IN jacks of this unit to the audio
output jack of the video equipment with an optional audio
connecting cord.
. 6 Connect the Television to the video equipment.
Refer to the Operating Instructions of the connected
equipment for details.
7 Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.
To stand the MW/LW antenna on a surface
Fix the claw to the slot.
FM antenna 1
MW/LW antenna
Main unit } Front speaker(L)
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To position the antennas
FM feeder antenna:
Extend fully and position for the best possible reception. The
use of an outdoor antenna is recommended for better reception.
MW/LW loop antenna:
Position to find the best direction.
¢ 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 MW/LW antenna near other optional
equipment, the stereo system itself, the AC cord or speaker
cords, as noise will be picked up.
* Do not unwind the MW/LW antenna wire.
To mount the surround speakers on the wall
Carefully mount the surround speakers so that the speakers are
firmly secured.
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CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA
For better FM reception, use of an outdoor antenna is
recommended.
Connect the outdoor antenna to the FM 75 Q terminals.
To connect other optional equipment — page 22.
REMOTE CONTROL
Inserting batteries
Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and
insert two R6 (size AA) batteries.
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R6(AA)
When to replace the batteries
The maximum operational distance between the remote control
and the sensor on the main unit should be approximately 5 meters
(16 feet). When this distance decreases, replace the batteries
with new ones.
NOTE
«lf the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of
time, remove the batteries to prevent possible electrolyte
leakage.
* The remote control may not operate correctly when:
- The line of sight between the remote control and the remote
sensor inside the display window is exposed to intense light,
such as direct sunlight
- Other remote controls are used nearby (those of a television,
etc.)
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BEFORE OPERATION
Function
buttons
To turn the unit on
Press one of the function buttons (TAPE, TUNER, PHONO,
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 re-activate, press again.
IHtumination 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 IIT SET button
flashes as a guide 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 II CLEARbutton
while pressing the CD button. To turn back on, repeat the above.
To turn off the light of the cassette decks, press the HICLEAR
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.
Using the remote control
The instructions in this manual refer mainly to the buttonson the
main unit. Buttons on the remote control with the same names
as those on the main unit can be used as well.

SETTING THE CLOCK
When the AC cord is connected for the first time, the EISET
button flashes.
Set the time as follows while the power is off.
7 Press the IISET button.
The hour flashes.
2 Press the K<4 DOWN or PPI UP button to
designate the hour.
3 Press the II SET button to set the hour.
The hour stops flashing and the minute starts flashing.
4 Press the k4 DOWN or PPI UP button to
designate the minute.
5 Press the II SET button to set the minute and
complete setting.
The minute stops flashing on the display and the clock starts
from OO second.
To correct the current time
Press the POWER button to turn the unit off. Press the ESET
button and carry out steps 1 to 5 above.
To display the current time
Press the CLOCK button on the remote control. The clock is
displayed for 4 seconds.
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 HI CLEAR button within 4 seconds.
. Repeat the same procedure to restore the 12-hour standard.
If the clock display flashes while the power is off
This is caused by a power 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.
SIMPLE AUDIO ADJUSTMENT
VOLUME CONTROL
Turn the VOLUME control on the main unit, or press the
VOLUME buitons on the remote control.
To change the left/right balance
Turn the BALANCE control.
SUPER 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.
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Low-frequency sound may be distorted when the T-BASS system
is used for a disc or tape in which low-frequency sound is
originally emphasized. In this case, cancel the T-BASS system.
Using the headphones
¢ Connect headphones to the PHONES jack with a stereo
standard plug (96.3 mm).
No sound is output from the speakers while the headphones
are plugged in.
« When the headphones are plugged in, the SURROUND system
and the DOLBY PRO LOGIC are canceled.
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DSP SURROUND
SURROUND
(DISCO/LIVE
/HALL)
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.
DISCO: Little reverberation and medium range surround to
resemble a disco.
LIVE: Long reverberation and wide range surround to
resemble a live stage.
HALL: Long reverberation and medium range surround to
resound like a hall.
Press one of the SURROUND buttons.
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Equalization curves are selected automatically to match the
SURROUND modes and can also be selected manually or turned
off to suit your preference.
When the music source is monaural
Select LIVE to obtain a simulated 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 SURROUND button again. S-oFF is displayed.
While the SURROUND mode is off, no sound is heard from the
surround speakers.
To adjust the volume of the surround speakers
Press the MANUAL SELECT button once on the remote control.
“S” is displayed for 2 seconds. Press the ké4 DOWN or UP PPI
button on the remote control within these 2 seconds.
*The DOLBY PRO LOGIC surround speakers level is also
changed. (See page 17.)
NOTE
*When amicrophone is used, the SURROUND mode is
automatically canceled.
* When the DOLBY PRO LOGIC is turned on, the SURROUND
mode is automatically canceled.
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GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
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Graphic +
equalizer
preset
buttons
SELECTING THE DESIRED EQUALIZATION
CURVE
This unit provides the following five different equalization curves.
ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass
POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange
JAZZ: Accented lower frequencies for jazz-type music
CLASSIC: Enriched sound with heavy bass and fine treble
BGM (Background Music): Calm tone with suppressed bass
and treble
Press one of the graphic equalizer preset buttons.
The selected program mode indicator flashes and that program
mode appears on the display.
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To cancel the graphic equalizer mode
Press the selected button again. EQoFF is displayed and the
equalization curve becomes flat.
To select with the remote control
Press the GEQ button repeatedly until the desired program mode
is displayed.
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RADIO RECEPTION
MANUAL TUNING
REPEAT/
MONO
TUNER
1 Press the TUNER/BAND button to select the FM,
MW or LW band.
If the power is turned off, the previously tuned station will be
played (Direct Play Function).
2 Press the 44 DOWN or PPI UP button to tune in
to a station.
Each time the button is pressed, the frequency changes.
When astation is received, “TUNE” is displayed for 2 seconds.
During FM stereo reception, ({'@))) is displayed.
To search for a station quickly (Auto Search)
Keep the kK DOWN or PPI UP button pressed until the tuner
starts searching for a station. After tuning in to a station, the
search stops.
To stop the Auto Search manually, press the Ke DOWN or
PPI UP button.
* The Auto Search may not stop at the stations with very weak
signals.
When an FM stereo broadcast contains noise
Press the REPEAT/MONO TUNER button on the remote control
so that “MONO” appears on the display.
Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural.
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To restore stereo reception, press the button so that MONO
disappears.
To change the MW tuning interval
The default setting of the MW tuning interval is 9 kHz/step. If
you use this unit in an area where the frequency allocation system
is 10 kHz/step, change the tuning interval.
Press the POWER button while pressing the TUNER/BAND
button.
To reset the interval, repeat this procedure.
PRESETTING STATIONS
The unit can store a total of 32 preset stations. When a station
is stored, a preset number is assigned to the station. Use the
preset number to tune in to a preset station directly.
1 Press the TUNER/BAND button to select a band,
and press the K4 DOWN or >>I UP button to
tune in to a station.
2 Press the EI SET button to store the station.
A station is assigned to a preset number, beginning from 1 in
consecutive order for each band.
Frequency
Preset number
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2.
No more stations will be stored if a total of 32 preset stations
have already been stored for both the bands.
|NOTE |
When the MW tuning interval is changed, all preset stations are
cleared. The preset stations have to be set again.
ENGLISH 8

PRESET NUMBER TUNING
Use the remote control to select the preset number directly.
7 Press the TUNER/BAND button to select a band.
2 Press the numeric buttons to select a preset
number.
Example:
To select preset number 25, press the +10, +10 and 5 buttons.
To select preset number 10, press the +10 and 0 buttons.
Selecting a preset number on the main unit
Press the TUNER/BAND button to select a band. Then, press
the <4 DIRECTION/PRESET button repeatedly.
Each time the button is pressed, the next higher number is
selected.
To clear a preset station
Select the preset number of the station to be cleared with the
numeric buttons. Then, press the HICLEAR button, and press
the [ESET button within 4 seconds.
The preset numbers of all other stations in the band with higher
numbers are also decreased by one.
About cassette tapes
* To prevent accidental erasure, break off the plastic tabs
on the cassette tape after recording with a screwdriver or
other pointed tool.
Type II ta
detection
slot
To record on the tape again, cover the tab openings with
adhesive tape, etc. (On Type II tapes, take care not to
cover the Type II tape detection slot.)
* 120-minute or longer tapes are extremely thin and easily
deformed or damaged. They are not recommended.
* Take up any slack in the tape with a pencil or similar tool
beforeuse. Slack tape may break or jam in the mechanism.
DOLBY NR system
The Doiby Noise Reduction system reduces tape hiss noise.
For optimum performance when playing back a tape
recorded with the DOLBY NR system, turn on the DOLBY
NR system.
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TAPE PLAYBACK
BASIC OPERATIONS
TAPE/
DECK1/2
REV
MODE
EJECT
Deck 1 Deck 2
INSERTING TAPES
Use Type I (normal), Type II (high/CrOz) or Type IV (metal) tapes
for playback.
Press the TAPE button and press the 4 EJECT mark
to open the cassette hoider.
2
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Insert a tape with the exposed side down. Push the cassette
holder to close.
To select a reverse mode of Deck 2
Each time the REV MODE button is pressed, the reverse mode
changes.
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To play one side only, select —.
To play from front side to reverse side once only, select =).
To play both sides repeatedly, select C=).
¢ When tapes are loaded in both decks, =) on the display
indicates Continuous Play.
* On deck 1, tapes are always played back on both sides once.
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PLAYING BACK A TAPE
Insert a tape.
1 Press 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 DONR.
For tapes recorded without DOLBY NR, turn off DONR.
2 Press the <> button to start play.
The tape counter indicates the
tape running length.
Playback side Tape deck number
of the tape being played
»: The front side is being played (forward).
4: The back side is being played (reverse).
When tapes are loaded in both decks
Press the TAPE bution first to select a deck.
The selected deck number is displayed.
To stop play, press the Ml button.
To pause play (Deck 2 only), press the I button. To resume
play, press again.
To change the playback side, press the <4 DIRECTION/
- PRESET button in play or pause mode.
To fast forward or rewind, press the <4 or ®® button in
stop mode. Then press the ll 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 CLEAR button in stop mode.
The counter is also set to 0000 when the cassette holder is
opened.
MUSIC SENSOR
If there is a 4-second or longer blank between each track, a
search for the beginning of the current or next track during
playback can be done easily.
When the P indicator of the <> button is flashing, press
the BP 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 << button to move to the next track, or the B® button to
move to the beginning of the current track.
The search function may not be able to detect tracks under the
following conditions:
¢ Blanks of less than 4 seconds between tracks
¢ Noisy blanks
¢ Long passages of low-end sound
¢ Low overall recording levels
CONTINUOUS PLAY
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After playback on one deck finishes, the tape in the other deck
will start to play without interruption.
7 Insert tapes into Deck 1 and Deck 2.
2 Press the TAPE/DECK 1/2 button to select the
deck to be played back first.
3 Press the REV MODE button to select =).
4 Press the <{> button to start playback.
Playback continues until the I button is pressed.
ENGLISH 10

CD PLAYING
BASIC OPERATIONS
EDIT/
CHECK
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DIRECT
LOADING DISCS
Press the CD button, then press the 4 OPEN/
CLOSE button to open the disc compartment. Load
disc(s) with the label side up.
To load one or two discs, place the disc(s) on the tray(s) in the
direction of the arrows as illustrated.
To load three to five discs, press the DISC CHANGE button to
rotate the trays after placing two discs. Place the next disc on
empty tray. Each time the DISC CHANGE button is pressed, the
trays rotate and one disc can be placed.
After placing the discs, press the 4 OPEN/CLOSE button to
close the disc compartment.
The display shows the information of the disc to be played.
Tray number of the
Total playing time disc to be played
Total number of tracks
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PLAYING DISCS
Load discs.
To play all discs in the disc compartment, press
the <> button.
All discs are played once.
Elapsed playing time
Number of track being played
To play one disc only, press one of the DISC DIRECT
PLAY buttons.
The disc with the selected tray number is played once.
Only the selected disc tray
number is surrounded.
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To play with the remote control
Press the DIRECT button, then press one of the numeric buttons
1 to 5 within 3 seconds to select a disc.
To stop play, press the Mf button.
To pause play, press the Ill button. To resume play, press
again.
To search for a particular point during playback, keep the
<< or > button pressed and release the button at the desired
point.
To skip to the beginning of a track during playback, press
the << or >» button repeatedly.
To remove discs, press the 4 OPEN/CLOSE button.
You can only remove the two discs that face you. When the
disc(s) to be removed does not face you, press the DISC
CHANGE button repeatedly.
To start play when the power is off (Direct Play Function)
Press the CD button. The power turns on and play of the loaded
disc begins.
To replace discs before play, press the 4 OPEN/CLOSE button
to open the disc compartment.
To check the remaining time
Press the EDIT/CHECK button on the remote control during play.
The amount of time remaining until all tracks finish playing is
displayed. To restore the playing time display, press the EDIT/
CHECK button.
Selecting a track with the remote control
1 Press the DIRECT button, then press one of the numeric
buttons 1 to 5 within 3 seconds to select a disc.
2 Press the numeric buttons and the +10 button to select a
track.
Example:
To select the 25th track, press the +10, +10 and 5 buttons.
To select the 10th track, press the +10 and 0 buttons.
The selected track starts to play and play continues to the
end of that disc.

Replacing discs during play
While one disc is playing, the other discs can be replaced without
interrupting play.
1 Press the DISC CHANGE button.
Two discs can be replaced.
2 Remove the discs and replace with other discs.
To replace the other two discs, press the DISC CHANGE
button again.
3 Press the & OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc
compartment.
INOTE|
¢ When loading an 8-cm (3-inch) disc, make sure to place it onto
- the inner circle of the tray precisely. Otherwise, the disc may
be damaged or the disc compartment will not open. If it does
not open, please consult your Aiwa dealer for repair.
* 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.
« When transporting the unit, remove the discs from the trays.
¢ When replacing the discs during play, do not replace discs other
than those facing you.
If you place a disc on the empty right inner tray, and then press
the 4 OPEN/CLOSE button, “ERROR?” is displayed and the
disc compartment may not close. Remove the disc on that
tray.
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 up on the display.
To cancel random play, press again.
NOTE)
¢ Even if the << button is pressed during random play, a
previously 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
A single disc or all the discs can be played repeatedly.
. Press the REPEAT button on the remote control.
C= lights up 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.
71 Press the PRGM button twice in stop mode.
The PRGM indicator flashes on the display.
¢ When the PRGM button is pressed once in step 1, the unit
enters the KARAOKE PROGRAM (page 20).
2 Press the DIRECT button, then press one of the
numeric buttons 1 to 5 within 3 seconds to select
a disc.
The selected disc is indicated in red on the display.
Go to the next step when the tray stops rotating.
3 Press the numeric buttons and the +10 button to
program a track.
Example:
To select the 25th track, press the +10, +10 and 5 buttons.
To select the 10th track, press the +10 and 0 buttons.
Total playing time of the
Program number selected tracks
Selected track number
Total number of selected
tracks
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other tracks.
5 Press the <4 button to start play.
To check the program
Each time the <4 or »P 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 programmed track.
To change the programmed tracks
Clear the program and repeat all the steps again.
During programmed play, the EDIT/CHECK, DISC CHANGE,
RANDOM, DIRECT and numeric buttons do not function.
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RECORDING
BASIC RECORDING
This section explains how to record from the tuner, CD player,
or external equipment.
Preparation
¢ Set the tape to the point where recording will start.
¢ Use Type I (normal) and Type II (high/CrOz) tapes for recording.
1 Insert the tape to be recorded on into Deck 2.
Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing
out from the unit.
2 Press the REV MODE button to select the reverse
mode.
To record on one side only, select =.
To record on both sides, select =) or C=).
‘ 3 Press the DOLBY NR button to turn Dolby NR on
or off.
To record with DOLBY NR, turn on DONR.
To record without DOLBY NR, turn off BONR.
4 Press one of the function buttons and prepare
the source to be recorded.
To record from a CD, press the CD button and load the
disc(s).
To record from a radio broadcast, press the TUNER button
and tune in to a station.
To record from the connected source, press the PHONO
or VIDEO/AUX button and play.
5 Press the @REC/REC MUTE button to start
recording.
When the selected function is CD, playback and recording
Start simultaneously.
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To stop recording, press the Ml button.
To pause recording, press the Il button. (Applicable when the
recording source is TUNER, PHONO or VIDEO/AUX.) To resume
recording, press again.
To start recording with the remote control
First press the @REC/REC MUTE button, and then press the
<4 button within 2 seconds.
[NOTE |
If squealing or beating sounds occur when recording an MW or
LW broadcast, press the MONO TUNER button on the remote
control, so as to eliminate the noise.
By pressing the buttons repeatedly, the dot light is turned on
and off in the display window.
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SOUND ADJUSTMENT DURING
RECORDING
The output volume and tone of the speakers or headphones
may be freely varied without affecting the level of the recording.
INSERTING BLANK SPACES
Insertion of 4-second blank spaces enables you to activate the
Music Sensor function. (Applicable when the source is TUNER,
PHONO or VIDEO/AUX.)
1 Press the @REC/REC MUTE button during recording or
while in recording pause mode.
on the display flashes for 4 seconds and the tape runs
without recording. After 4 seconds, the deck enters the
recording pause mode.
2 Press the If button to resume recording.
To insert a blank space of less than 4 seconds, press the
@REC/REC MUTE button again while is flashing
To insert blank spaces of more than 4 seconds, a'ter the
deck enters recording pause mode, press the @REC/REC
MUTE button again. Each time the button is pressed, a 4-second
blank space is added.
To erase a recording
Make sure the microphone is not connected to this unit.
1 Insert the tape to be erased into Deck 2 and press the TAPE/
DECK 1/2 button to display “TAPE 2”.
2 Set the tape to the point where the erasure is to be sarrted.
3 Set the reverse mode by pressing the REV MODE bréton.
4 Press the @REC/REC MUTE button to start the erawre.

DUBBING A TAPE MANUALLY
Preparation
¢ Set the tape to the point where recording will start.
«The reverse mode is automatically set to <=. Note that
recording will be done on one side of the tape only.
1 Press the TAPE button.
2 Insert the original tape into Deck 1 and the tape
to be recorded on into Deck 2.
Insert the tapes with the sides to be played back or recorded
on first facing out from the unit.
3 Press the DOLBY NR button to turn off the Dolby
NR.
DONR on the display goes out.
4 Press the TAPE/DECK 1/2 button to select
Deck 1.
TAPE 1 is displayed.
5 Press the @REC/REC MUTE button to start
recording.
Playing and recording start simultaneously.
To stop dubbing
Press the ff 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.
DUBBING THE WHOLE TAPE
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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.
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¢ Dubbing does not start from a point halfway in the tape.
¢ The reverse mode is automatically set to =>. Recording will
be done on both sides.
¢ The Dolby NR does not affect recording.
1 Press the TAPE button.
2 Insert the original tape into Deck 1 and the tape
to be recorded on into Deck 2.
Insert each tape with the side to be played back or recorded
on first facing out from the unit.
3 Press the SYNC DUB 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 I 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.
¢ Recording 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 tape, recording on the reverse side
may stop midway through the recording. In this case, dub each
side manually following the procedure in “DUBBING A TAPE
MANUALLY”.
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Al EDIT RECORDING
The Al edit function enables CD recording without worrying about
tape length and track length. When a CD is inserted, the unit
automatically calculates the total track lengths. If necessary,
the order of tracks are rearranged so that no track is cut short.
(Al: Artificial Intelligence)
Al edit recording will not start from a point halfway into the tape.
The tape must be recorded from the beginning of either side.
Use the remote control from steps 3 to 6.
1 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.
2 Press the CD button and load the disc(s).
3 Press the EDIT/CHECK button once.
“EDIT” lights up and “Al” flashes on the display.
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Each time it is pressed, the display changes as follows.
i Al EDIT —> PRGM EDIT 7
4 Press the DIRECT button, then press one of the
numeric buttons 1 to 5 within 3 seconds to select
a disc.
5 Press the numeric buttons to designate the tape
length.
10 to 99 minutes can be specified.
Example: When using a 60-minute tape, press the 6 and 0
buttons.
In a few seconds, the microcomputer determines the tracks
to be recorded on each side of the tape.
* The <4 and »P buttons are also available to designate
the tape length.
Remaining Selected
time of side A_ tracks for side A
Tape length
Tape side A (front side)
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6 First press the @REC/REC MUTE button, then
press the <4 button within 2 seconds 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 I button. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.
To clear the edit program
Press the IM button twice so that “EDIT” disappears on the
display.
To check the order of the programmed track numbers
Before recording, press the EDIT/CHECK button to select side
A or B to be checked, and press the <4 or ®P button
repeatedly.
Programmed track
numbers
Program number
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 .
1 Press the EDIT/CHECK button to select side A or B.
2 Press the DIRECT button, then press one of the numeric
buttons 1 to 5 within 3 seconds to select a disc.
3 Press the numeric buttons to select tracks.
goes out and starts flashing on the display.
A track which has a playing time longer than the remaining
time cannot be programmed.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more tracks.
5 Start recording.
Time on cassette tapes and editing time
The actual cassette recording time is usually a little 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 a little longer than the tape’s specified recording time
after editing, the display shows the extra time (without a minus
mark), instead of the time remaining on the tape ( with the minus
mark).
¢ 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.

PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING
Programmed edit function enables CD recording while checking
the remaining time on each side of the tape as the tracks are
programmed.
NOTE)
The programmed edit recording will not start from a point halfway
in the tape. The tape must be recorded from the beginning of
either side.
Use the remote control from steps 3 to 8.
7 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.
2 Press the CD button and load the disc(s).
3 Press the EDIT/CHECK button twice.
“EDIT” lights up and “PRGM” flashes on the display.
4 Press the numeric buttons to designate the tape
length.
10 to 99 minutes can be specified.
Example: When using a 60-minute tape, press the 6 and 0
buttons.
Maximum recording
Tape length time for side A
Tape side A (front side)
5 Press the DIRECT button, then press one of the
numeric buttons 1 to 5 within 3 seconds to select
a disc, and press the numeric buttons to program
a track.
Example: To select the 10th track of disc 2, press the DIRECT
button and the numeric button 2, then the numeric buttons
+10 and 0.
6 Repeat step 5 for the rest of the tracks for side A.
A track which has a playing time longer than the remaining
time cannot be programmed.
Remaining time of side A
Total number of Programmed
programmed __ track numbers
tracks
7 Press the EDIT/CHECK button to select side B
and program the tracks for side B.
After confirming B on the display, repeat step 5.
Tape side B (reverse side)
8 Press the @REC/REC MUTE button and then
press the <4 button within 2 seconds 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 ll button. 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 B® button repeatedly.
Program number
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Track number Programmed
track numbers
To change the program of each side
Press the EDIT/CHECK button to select side A or B, and press
the HICLEAR button to clear the program of the selected side.
Then program tracks again.
To clear the edit program
Press the NECLEAR twice so that “EDIT” disappears on the
display.
NOTE)
Recording is inhibited if the erasure prevention tab on either
side of the tape is broken off.
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The Dolby Pro Logic feature and the center and rear speakers
(standard) assure full-scale home theater sound. When playing
back laser discs or video software that have been specially
recorded with four-channel sound (left, right, center, rear) and
steering logic (for sound directionality), astonishingly realistic
sound surrounds the listener to create a new level of audio/visual
entertainment.
Independent control of the four sound channels allows the listener
to enjoy the same type of sound reproduction experienced in
movie theaters. Voices are reproduced in the front and center
sound field, while ambient sounds like cars and crowds are
reproduced on all sides of the listener for an incredibly lifelike
audio/video experience. Please read the following carefully to
“tune” the system’s output to match the characteristics of your
listening space.
Check the following:
¢ Before using the DOLBY PRO LOGIC, adjust the proper
balance of speaker sound levels.
* Make sure the supplied speakers are properly connected and
positioned. (See page 3)
* Make sure the TV set and video unit are properly connected.
(See page 4)
«Make sure the laser disc, video tape, etc., support
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ADJUSTING SPEAKER LEVEL
BALANCE
The unit is equipped with a built-in test signal generator called a
noise sequencer for easy balance adjustment of all four channels.
The sequencer outputs a noise signal that “travels” from channel
to channel, enabling the simple adjustment of sound level to
achieve, at the listening position, the same apparent loudness
from each channel.
Use the remote control.
1 Press the DOLBY PRO LOGIC button to select
NORMAL.
lf PHANTOM or 3CH LOGIC appears, press the DOLBY PRO
LOGIC button repeatedly until NORMAL is selected.
2 Press the MANUAL SELECT (TEST) button and
hold it down for about four seconds until “L-CH”
lights. CO
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A noise signal is sent to each channel in turn in the following
sequence.
i L-CH: Left speaker ——> R-CH: Right ane
S: Surround speakers «— C: Center speaker
3 Adjust the sound level of the center and the
surround speakers.
While “C” or “S” is displayed, press the DOWNI4¢4_ or UP > Pt
button to adjust the volume of the center or surround speakers
to match the level of the left and right speakers.
BE
To adjust the balance between the left and right speakers,
use the BALANCE control while “L” or “R” is displayed.
4 Press the MANUAL SELECT (TEST) button again
to stop the noise signal.
[NOTE |
If the surround speakers volume of the DSP SURROUND is
changed (See page 7), the DOLBY PRO LOGIC level is also
changed.
About the channels
The left and right speakers create the stereo effect.
The center speaker helps achieve precise sound positioning
over a broad sound field.
The rear-mounted surround speakers enhance the “depth” of
the sound field.
To change the delay time
The surround speakers reproduce sounds a split second after
the front speakers. The delay is initially set to 20 ms
(milliseconds).
To change this standard delay time, press the MANUAL SELECT
(TEST) button on the remote control three times in NORMAL
mode (or twice in PHANTOM mode) so that “T” is displayed.
Then, press the DOWN or UP PI button. Each time one
of the buttons is pressed, the delay time changes as shown
below.
20ms «—» 30ms
To change the sound levels after adjusting the balance
with the noise sequencer
The sound levels of the center or surround speakers can be
adjusted during playback of laser discs or video software.
1 Press the MANUAL SELECT (TEST) button on the remote
contro! once or twice to select “C” (center) or “S” (surround).
2 While the “C” or “S” is displayed, press the DOWN@4 or
UP PPI button on the remote control to adjust the v»fume.

PLAY WITH DOLBY PRO LOGIC
DOLBY PRO
LOGIC
1 Start playback of the video source.
2 Press the DOLBY PRO LOGIC button.
NORMAL is selected, and the playback sound has the DOLBY
PRO LOGIC effect.
To cancel DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode
Press the DOLBY PRO LOGIC button repeatedly until P-oFF is
displayed.
ADDITIONAL DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODES
In addition to the NORMAL mode, this unit is also equipped with
the PHANTOM and the 3 CH LOGIC modes.
PHANTOM mode: Use this mode when no center speaker is
connected. The center channel signals are output through the
left and right speakers.
3 CH LOGIC mode: Use this mode when no surround speakers
are connected. This mode reproduces rear sounds through the
front speakers.
To select PHANTOM or 3 CH LOGIC
Press the DOLBY PRO LOGIC button to run through the mode
choices for selection in the following sequence.
ie NORMAL—> PHANTOM —> 3 CH LOGIC 1]
cancel
To adjust the balance of connected speaker sound levels
Carry out steps 2 to 4 on page 17.
[NOTE
¢ Depending on the sound source and/or listening conditions, a
surround effect may not be obtained even when the DOLBY
PRO LOGIC is on.
* The full DOLBY PRO LOGIC effect cannot be obtained when
using software without DX) [paxvsumouno] mark. In this case, use
the DSP SURROUND system instead. (See page 7.)
KARAOKE
MICROPHONE MIXING
MULTIPLEX
Two microphones (not supplied) can be connected to this unit,
allowing you to sing along to music sources.
Use microphones with standard plugs (26.3 mm).
Before connecting a microphone
Set the MIC MIXING control to MIN.
1 Connect your microphones to the MIC 1 and MIC
2 jacks.
MIC1 MIC2
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2 Press one of the function buttons to select the
source to be mixed, and play the source.
3 Adjust the volume and tone of the source.
4 Adjust the microphone volume with the MIC
MIXING control.
The volume of both microphones is adjusted simultaneously.
To echo the microphone sound
Press the MANUAL SELECT button on the remote control once
and then press the << or ®® button. The display changes
as follows.
MAX (maximum) © -3 © -6 .... -15 © MIN (minimum)
¢ Make sure the SURROUND and the DOLBY PRO LOGIC are
turned off before pressing the MANUAL SELECT button.
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 controls to MIN and remove the
microphones from the MIC jacks.
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INOTE|
e¢ When aconnected microphone is used, the SURROUND
system and the DOLBY PRO LOGIC are automatically
canceled.
¢ If a microphone is held too close to the speakers, a howling
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, sound may
be distorted. In this case, turn the MIC MIXING contro! toward
MIN.
Recommended microphones
Use of unidirectional type microphones is recommended to
prevent howling. Contact your local Aiwa dealer for details.
VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX 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 the following functions is selected cyclically.
Vocal Fader (VF)
The singer’s voice becomes softer
than the accompaniment.
Auto Vocal Fader (A-VF)
"s The singer’s voice becomes softer
“VE only while there is audio input through
a microphone.
Multiplex (MPX-L)
The sound on the left (or right) channel
cv .te.s is heard from both speakers, and the
sound on the right (or left) channel is
muted.
__ Auto Multiplex (A-MPX)
a “The sound on the left (or right) channel
-ME is heard from both speakers, and the
sound on the right (or left) channel is
muted only while there is audio input
through a microphone.
Cancel
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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 3 seconds and changes to the selected
function name. After the selected function name is displayed,
hold the VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX button down until the
desired time lag setting, SLOW or FAST, is selected.
SLOW
Fade-out of original singer’s voice returns to the normal level
if there is no audio input from the microphone within 2
seconds.
FAST
Fade-out of original singer’s voice returns to the normal level
if there is no audio input from the microphone within 0.5
seconds.
When the power is turned off or one of the function buttons is
pressed, the Auto Vocal Fader and Auto Multiplex restore to
SLOW.
To change the muted channel of the Multiplex function
When Multiplex is selected, “MPX-L” is displayed for 3 seconds
and changes to the selected function name. After the selected
function name is displayed, hold the VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX
button down 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 or one of the function buttons is
pressed, the Multiplex restores to MPX-L.
When using the remote control
Press the KARAOKE button instead of the VOCAL FADER/
MULTIPLEX button.
¢ The VOCAL FADER functions may not operate correctly with
the following CDs or tapes.
- Those with monaural sound
- Those recorded with strong echoes
- Those with the vocal part recorded on the right or left side of
the sound width
e While the VOCAL FADER function is on, the sound is output
as monaural.
¢ While the VOCAL FADER function is on, the DOLBY PRO
LOGIC is automatically canceled.