Nakamichi ARIES 36 User manual

ARIES 36
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Owner’s Manual
CD MICRO SYSTEM

Thank you for purchasing this Nakamichi
product.
This unit has been designed and manufactured
to meet international standards but, like any
electrical equipment, care must be taken if you
are to obtain the best results and safety is to be
assured.
Please take the time to read the operating
instructions for this unit.

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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN, LIQUID OR MOISTURE.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in confined spaces such as a bookcase or similar unit.
CAUTION: Please do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install this unit in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions. Slots and openings in the cabinet are there to provide
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the unit and to protect it from overheating. The
openings should never be blocked by placing this product on a bed, sofa, rug or similar
surfaces. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufactures instruction has been adhered to.
Safe way to remove the battery from the equipment: To remove the old battery, follow the
steps on page 10 in reverse order to the assembly. To prevent contamination of the environ-
ment and bring on possible threat to human and animal health, the old battery should be put in
the appropriate container at designated collection points. Do not dispose of batteries with
other waste. The battery should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
like.
Correct handling of batteries: Improper or incorrect use of batteries may cause corrosion or
battery leakage, which could cause fire, personal injury or damage to property. Use only the
type of batteries which are indicated in this manual. Small batteries such as the ones used in
the remote control are easily swallowed by young children and this can be dangerous. Keep
loose batteries away from young children and make sure the battery holder tray is secure in the
remote control. Seek medical advice if you believe a battery has been swallowed.
CAUTION: This unit is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without
supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the unit.
If the unit is supplied from a cord extension set or an electrical portable outlet device, the cord
extension set on electrical portable outlet device must be positioned so that it is not subject to
splashing or ingress of moisture.
Safety Information
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
There is a high voltage, that may be of sucient magnitude to constitue
a risk of electric shock to persons is present within this product enclosure.
ATTENTION
The owner manual contains important operating and maintenance instructions,
for your safety, it is necessary to refer to the manual.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

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CAUTION: This product employs low power Laser equipment. To ensure proper use of this
product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Should this
unit require maintenance, please contact an authroized service centre.
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not
try to open the enclosure.
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit.
That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or
branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner’s manual to be certain. Do not
overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords,
frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these
conditions could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your unit, and if
its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the unit, and
have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized service centre. Protect
the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched,
closed in a door or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets and the point
where the cord exits the unit. To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord
plug. When installing the unit ensure that the plug is easily accessible.
Placement of the unit
Choose the installation location of your unit carefully. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close
to a source of heat. You should also avoid locations that are subject to vibration, excessive heat,
cold or moisture.
As the unit may become warm during operation, always leave sucient space around the unit
for ventilation.
Do not place the unit on an amplifier, a receiver or any other device that generates heat.
When the unit is turned on, if a TV is on nearby, line’s may appear on the TV screen depending
on the frequiency of the broadcast. This is not a malfunction of the unit or TV. If you see such
lines, move the unit and the TV further apart.
Maintenance
If the surface of the unit gets dirty, wipe with a soft cloth.
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CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
Caution:
This product is equipped with low
power laser equipment inside, for
your safety, don’t open the laser ra-
diation protective equipment. Don’t
look at the laser radiation directly
when the equipment is operating.

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For safety, disconnect the AC power plug from the outlet before cleaning.
Never spray liquid directly on this unit. Do not use thinner or alcohol as they could damage the
surface of the unit.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels
for long periods.
WARNING To protect your hearing.
At full power, prolonged listening to the player can damage the ears of
the user.

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BATTERY
SAFETY
GUIDELINES
Battery Safety Guidelines
Used correctly, domestic batteries are safe and dependable
source of portable power. Problems can occur if they are
misused or abused - resulting in leakage or, in extreme cases,
fire or explosion.
Here are some simple guidelines to safe battery use designed
to eliminate any such problems.
Store unused batteries in their
packaging and away from metal
objects which may cause a
short-circuit resulting in leakage, or in
extreme cases, fire or even an
explosion.
Replace the whole set of batteries at
one time, taking care not to mix old
and new batteries or batteries of
dierent types, since this can result in
leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or
even an explosion.
Take care to fit your batteries
correctly, observing the plus and
minus marks on the battery and
appliance. Incorrect fitting can cause
leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or
even an explosion.
Remove dead batteries from
equipment and all batteries from
equipment you know you are not
going to use for a long time.
Otherwise the batteries may leak and
cause damage.
Never dispose of batteries in fire as
this can cause them to explode.
Please recycle dead batteries; do not
put with normal household waste.
Never attempt to recharge ordinary
batteries, either in a charger or by
applying heat to them. They may leak,
cuase fire or even explode. There are
special rechargeable batteries which
are clearly marked as such.
Supervise children if they are
replacing batteries themselves in
order to ensure these guidelines are
followed.
Remember that small button cell
batteries such as those used in some
hearing aids, toys, games and other
appliances, are easily swallowed by
young children and this can be
dangerous.
Keep loose button cells away from
young children.
Make sure battery compartments are
secure.
Seek medical advice if you believe a
cell has been swallowed.

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Battery Safety Guidelines
What’s Included
Product Overview
Front Layout
Rear Layout
Remote Control
Remote Control Layout
Installation of Battery
Remote Control Operation Range
Connections
Connecting the Antenna
Connecting Auxiliary Equipment
Connecting your Headphones
Connecting the AC Power Cable
Connecting the OPTICAL jack
ECO-Power/Standby Features
Powering ON/OFF
Switching the system to ECO Power/Standby mode
Setting the Clock
Setting the Clock Manually
Setting the Clock Automatically
Display the Clock
Sound Setting
Adjusting the Volume
Bass Feature
Preset Equalizer
Adjusting the brightness of the LCD
FM Radio
To change the FM Reception Mode
Tuning in a Station
Programming Radio Stations
FM Display Modes
CD Operation
To play a CD
To Skip Search and Play
To Search
Text Display During Playback
Programme Play
Playing Repeatedly
MP3/WMA Disc Playing
Text Display During Playback
To Skip Search or Search and Play
To Select Album
Playing Repeatedly

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Use the USB
For Devices with USB Cables
For Memory Cards
USB Storage Device Data Protection
Play from Bluetooth device
Playing NFC (Near Field Communication) enabled devices
Playing an external device on Auxiliary Connection
Setting the Daily on Timer
Disc handling
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Nakamichi Service Contact Details
Pair Bluetooth-enabled Devices
Listen to Music from Bluetooth Device
Activate / deactivate alarm timer
Setting sleep timer
Improper disc storage
Table of Contents

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What’s Included
Make sure all of the following contents are included:
Remote Control
(Battery Included) AC AdaptorThe Unit
Owner’s ManualFM Antenna Audio L/R Cable x 1

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Product Overview
Front
Rear
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Source Button (Function)
Standby Button (Power on/o)
CD Disc Tray
Play/Pause Button ( )
Tuning Up Button ( )
CD Tray Open/Close Button ( )
Stop Button ( )
Tuning Down Button ( )
Loudness Button (LOUDNESS)
USB Jack
Remote Sensor
LCD Display Lens
Volume Control Knob
Headphone Jack
Next Button ( )
Preset Up Button ( )
Previous button ( )
Preset Down Button ( )
Repeat Button
NFC Sensor
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DC Jack
Optical Input Terminal
AUX Input Terminals (L&R) (AUX IN)
FM Antenna Socket
Bluetooth Antenna
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Remote Control Layout
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Standby Button ( )
CD Function Button ( )
Tuner Function Button ( )
Repeat Button
Intro Button (INTRO)
Loudness Button (LOUDNESS)
Preset Equalizer Button (P-EQ)
Clock Button (CLOCK)
Next Button ( )
Preset Up Button (PRESET +)
Search Down Button ( )
Tuning Down Button ( )
Previous Button ( )
Preset Down Button (PRESET -)
Play/Pause Button ( )
Pairing (PAIRING)
Album Up Button (ALB +)
Album Down Button (ALB -)
Mute Button (MUTE)
Number Button (0-9, 10+)
Open/Close CD Tray Button ( )
USB/Optical Button ( )
Bluetooth Function Button ( )
AUX Function Button (AUX)
Random Button (RANDOM)
Dimmer Button (DIM)
Super Bass Button (S-BASS)
Sleep Button (SLEEP)
Timer Button (TIMER)
CD Display Button (DISPLAY)
RDS Display Button (DISPLAY)
Search Up Button ( )
Tuning Up Button ( )
Stop Button ( )
Clear Button ( )
Volume Up Button (VOL +)
Volume Down Button (VOL -)
Program Button (PROG)
Memory Button (PROG)
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ARIES 36R

Handling the Remote Control
• Remove the battery if the remote
control is not going to be used for an
extended period of time.
• To avoid possible failure, read the
following instructions and handle the
remote control properly.
• Do not drop or cause impact to the
remote control.
• Do not spill water or any liquid on the
remote control.
• Do not place the remote control on a
wet object.
• Do not place the remote control in
direct sunlight or near sources of
excessive heat.
• Do not use caustic cleaners (e.g
porcelain, stainless steel, toilet, or oven
cleaner etc.) on the remote, as it may
cause damage.
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Batteries
1. Remove the insulating mylar strip from
the battery. It is located at the bottom
back side of the remote control.
1. Loosen the screw on the battery
compartment cover with a screwdriver.
Pull out the battery compartment with
your fingernails.
2. Replace a new battery (size 2025)
correctly and fully insert the battery
compartment back to the original
position. Tighten the screw with a
screwdriver.
Getting Started
Replacement of battery
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Remote Control Operation Range
Point the remote control at the unit no more than 6 metres from the remote control sensor on
the front of the unit. The operating distance may vary according to the brightness of the room.
Please Note: Make sure that there is no obstacle between the infrared remote sensor of the
unit and remote control. If you install the unit on a bookcase, TV cabinet etc.., the
remote control range may decrease depending on the thickness or colour of the
glass door of the bookcase or TV cabinet.

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Connections
Connecting to the FM Antenna
Connecting Auxiliary Equipment
Your device
Caution: Make all connections before plugging the system into an AC power outlet
1. Connect the supplied FM Antenna to the FM Antenna socket on the rear of the unit.
2. If reception is poor, you can connect to an outside antenna.
Caution: To avoid noise, keep antenna away from the system, the connecting cord and the
AC power cord.
Connect the AUX input terminals on the rear of the unit to the line output terminals on the
auxiliary equipment with an audio cable illustrated below.
Please Note: Before attaching a 75 ohm coaxial lead (the kind with a round wire going to an
outside antenna), disconnect the supplied FM wire antenna.

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Connections
Connecting your Headphones to the unit
Connect a pair of headphones to the phone jack on the front of the unit.
No sound will come out of the unit speakers.
Connecting the AC Power Cable
Insert the AC adapter’s DC plug into the unit, then insert one side of the AC power cord into a
wall outlet, and your unit is ready to operate.
Caution: • Be sure to unplug the power plug from the outlet when going out or when the
unit is not in use for an extended period of time.
Please Note: Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on headphones.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing
loss.
AC/DC Adapter
Power Cord
DC Plug
Wall Unit

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Connections
Connecting the Optical Jack
Connect an optical cable (not supplied) to the OPTICAL IN jack on the unit and the OPTICAL
output jack on the other device (e.g. Flat Panel TV).
Please Note: In receiving OPTICAL signals, the setting menu of TV or other connected
devices, please change Digital Audio Output to PCM.
The CD player

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ECO-Power / Standby Features
Powering ON/OFF
When you first connect the unit to the DC Jack, the unit will be in standby mode.
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Press the standby button to switch the unit on. The word “HELLO” will show in the display.
Press the standby button to switch the unit back to standby mode. The words “BYE BYE”
will scroll across the display.
Switching the system to ECO Power/Standby mode
Press and hold the standby button for 2 seconds or more to switch to ECO Power Standby or
normal Standby. The clock will not be displayed. Red LED on. Press the CLOCK button to
display the clock on the LCD.
•ECO Power Standby Mode
The clock will not be displayed. Red LED on. Press the CLOCK button to display the clock
on the LCD. Normal standby mode.
•Normal Standby Mode
The clock display on the LCD. Red LED o.
If there are no operations on Normal standby mode, unit will auto change to ECO Power
standby mode after 15 minutes.

Setting the Clock
Setting the Clock Manually
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In standby mode, press and hold the clock button (CLOCK) on your remote control, the
LCD will display CLOCK SET and CLOCK 24 begins to blink.
Set the 12/24 hour format with the VOL- and VOL+ button.
Press the clock button (CLOCK), hour indicator will blink.
Set the hour with the VOL- or VOL+ button.
Press the clock button (CLOCK), minute indicator will blink.
Set the minute with the VOL- or VOL+ button.
Press the clock button (CLOCK), the built-in clock starts operating.
Setting the Clock Automatically
Tune into a RDS FM station, press and hold the DISPLAY button. The clock will automatically
update.
Display the Clock
In any source mode, the built-in clock shows the time on the display by pressing the CLOCK
button on your remote control.
Please Note:
To exit clock setting mode without storing, press the stop button ( )
If no button is pressed for 90 seconds, the unit exits clock setting mode automatically.
If a power failure occurs or the unit is disconnected from the mains, the clock setting will
be lost.
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When the RDS station display the time, press and hold the DISPLAY button on the remote
control, the clock will automatically sync time of RDS.
This receiver allows you to use Radio Data System (RDS), which enables FM radio stations to
send additional information (e.g. time) along with the regular programming signal.
Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same type of services. If you
are not familiar RDS services in your area, check with your local radio stations for details.

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Sound Settings
Adjusting the Volume
To increase or decrease the volume, rotate the Volume Control knob (- VOLUME +) on the unit
or press the Volume Up/Down buttons (VOL +/-) on the remote control.
Super Bass Feature
You can reinforce the bass sound to maintain rich, full bass at low volume.
Press the super bass button (S-BASS) on the remote control to get the eect, the will show
on the front panel. Press the Super Bass button (S-BASS) again to cancel the eect.
Loudness Function
This unit has a loudness function, which can automatically increase the bass sound eect at low
volume. It can also increase the bass sound eect at high volume, but it will be relatively less
when it is at high volume. Press the loudness button (LOUDNESS) on your remote control
settings to obtain the loudness function, the will display on the front panel, press again and
it will disappear.
Preset Equalizer
You can adjust the sound reproduced simply by choosing from 5 preset equalizer settings.
Press the preset equalizer button (P-EQ) on the remote control repeatedly to select:
Adjusting the front LCD brightness
This unit has three brightness levels for you to adjust the clock display. Press the DIM button on
the remote control repeatedly to choose your desired brightness.
FLAT POP JAZZ ROCK CLASSIC

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FM Radio
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Repeatedly press the function select button (SOURCE) on the unit or directly press the
tuner function button ( ) on the remote control to select tuner source. The word
“TUNER” will be displayed on the front panel.
Select a station using one of the following methods.
•Auto Tuning
If you press and hold the tuning backward/forward button ( ) on the unit or tuning
backward/forward button ( ) on the remote control for one second or more, the
frequency changes down or up automatically until a station is found.
•Manual Tuning
Repeatedly press the tuning backward/forward button ( ) on the unit or tuning
backward/forward button ( ) on the remote control to change the frequency until
you find the station you want.
You can program a maximum of 20 preset radio stations (FM).
Tuning in a Station
Programming Radio Stations
Press the repeat button on the front panel or remote control to select stereo/mono channel to
receive the best FM reception mode.
To change the FM Reception Mode
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•Preset Tuning (available only after the stations are preset)
Repeatedly press the Preset buttons ( ) on the remote control or press the
buttons on unit panel to select the desired preset number. The band and frequency are
displayed on the LCD Display panel.
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[AUTO] is displayed.
All available stations are programmed.
The first programmed radio station is broadcast automatically.
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Tune to a radio station.
Press the programme button (PROG) on the remote control to activate programme
mode. The preset number will blink.
Press the button to allocate a number to this radio station.
Note: If you select more than 20, the preset number will be changed to “01” automat-
ically.
Press the programme button (PROG) on the remote control again to store the
station.
Repeat above steps 1-4 for each station you want to store in memory with a preset
number.
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•Automatically
Press and hold the programme button (PROG) on the remote control for two seconds or
more to activate automatic program mode.
•Manually
Please Note: If the system is unplugged or if a power failure occurs, the preset stations will not
be lost.
Please Note: Before listening to the radio, please check that the FM antenna is correctly
connected and adjusted for length and direction.
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