XRH33MD - Hi-fi system AIWA - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Hi-Fi system with CD player (3 discs), MD player/recorder, dual cassette deck, FM/AM tuner
Main unit dimensions (W × H × D)	260 × 329 × 345.5 mm
Main unit weight	7.0 kg
Speaker dimensions (W × H × D)	235 × 324 × 240 mm
Speaker weight	3.4 kg
Power supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz, power consumption 90 W
Output power	30 W + 30 W (6 ohms, 50 Hz - 20 kHz)
Main functions	CD, MD, cassette playback; MD and cassette recording; FM/AM tuner with 32 presets; graphic equalizer (Rock, Pop, Classic); T-BASS system; sleep and recording timer
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean cassette heads every 10 hours of use; demagnetize every 20-30 hours; clean cabinet with a soft dry cloth
Safety	Use only on 120 V AC; do not expose to water or heat; maintain 10 cm clearance behind and above; unplug when not in use for extended periods
Spare parts and repairability	Contact your local Aiwa distributor for repairs; do not attempt to repair yourself
General information	Compatibility: Type I (normal) cassettes; recordable MiniDiscs (magneto-optical); 8 cm and 12 cm compact discs

Frequently Asked Questions - XRH33MD AIWA

How to connect the speakers to the main unit?

Connect the right speaker cord to the SPEAKERS R terminals and the left speaker cord to the SPEAKERS L terminals. The white striped wire should be connected to the + terminal and the other to the - terminal. Make sure there is no short circuit.

How to set the clock?

Press CLOCK on the remote (while holding SHIFT), then press SET within 4 seconds. Use ▲/▼ buttons to set the hour, press SET, then set the minutes in the same way.

How to record a compact disc onto a MiniDisc?

Insert a recordable MiniDisc into the MD player and the CD into the tray. Press CD→MD once to record the entire CD, or twice to record only the first track of each disc. Recording stops automatically.

What is the AI editing and time calculation function?

This function optimizes CD-to-cassette recording by automatically calculating track lengths so they fit on the cassette without being cut off. Activate it by pressing EDIT/CHECK (with SHIFT) until AI appears, then specify the cassette length.

What to do if the unit does not power on?

Check that the power cord is properly plugged in and the outlet is working. If the unit does not respond, unplug the cord, wait a few minutes, and plug it back in. If the problem persists, contact an Aiwa distributor.

How to clean the cassette deck heads?

Use a cleaning cassette or a cotton swab moistened with denatured alcohol. Clean the play/record head, erase head (deck 2), capstans, and pinch rollers. Let dry completely before using a cassette.

How to erase all tracks on a MiniDisc?

Insert the MiniDisc, press MD EDIT several times until Erase All? appears, then press ENTER twice to confirm. All tracks will be erased and the disc will be blank.

Can I use Chrome (type II) or Metal (type IV) cassettes?

No, use only Type I (normal) cassettes. Chrome or Metal cassettes can damage the heads and will not produce good sound quality.

How to use the sleep timer?

Press SLEEP on the remote (while holding SHIFT), then set the time until shutdown using ◀/▶ buttons (in 5-minute steps, from 5 to 240 minutes). The unit will turn off automatically after that time.

What does the 'TOC Full' message on the MiniDisc mean?

The TOC Full message indicates that the disc's table of contents is full, even if there is still recording space. This occurs when there are 254 tracks or too many marks. Erase tracks to free up space in the table of contents.

USER MANUAL XRH33MD AIWA

For assistance and information

call toll free 1-800-BUY-AIWA

(United States and Puerto Rico)

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN

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."

Explanation of Graphical Symbols:

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" 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 equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Owner's record

For your convenience, record the model number and serial number (you will find them on the rear of your set) in the space provided below. Please refer to them when you contact your Aiwa dealer in case of difficulty.

Model No.	Serial No. (Lot No.)
CX-NH33MD
SX-NH33

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 near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like.

2 Heat - Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including heating vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate heat. It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5^ (41^) or greater than 35^ (95^) .

3 Mounting surface - Place the unit on a flat, even surface.

4 Ventilation - The unit should be situated with adequate space around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured. Allow 10cm (4 in.) clearance from the rear and the top of the unit, and 5cm (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 - Take care that objects or liquids do not get inside the unit through the ventilation openings.

6 Carts and stands When placed or mounted on a stand or cart, the unit should be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the unit or cart to overturn or fall.

7 Condensation - Moisture may form on the CD pickup lens when:

• The unit is moved from a cold spot to a warm spot
• The heating system has just been turned on
• The unit is used in a very humid room
• The unit is cooled by an air conditioner

When this unit has condensation inside, it may not function normally. Should this occur, leave the unit for a few hours, then try to operate again.

8 Wall or ceiling mounting—The unit should not be mounted on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the Operating Instructions.

Electric Power

1 Power sources — Connect this unit only to power sources specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on the unit.
2 Polarization - As a safety feature, some units are equipped with polarized AC power plugs which can only be 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 power socket.
• Avoid overloading AC power plugs and extension cords beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock.

4 Extension cord-To help prevent electric shock, do not use a polarized AC power plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the polarized plug can be completely inserted to prevent exposure of the blades of the plug.
5 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.

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 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, 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

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Maintenance

Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating Instructions.

Damage Requiring Service

Have the units serviced by a qualified service technician if:

• The AC power cord or plug has been damaged.
• Foreign objects or liquid have gotten inside the unit.
• The unit has been exposed to rain or water.
• The unit does not seem to operate normally.
• The unit exhibits a marked change in performance
• The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.
  DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS 1

PREPARATIONS

CONNECTIONS 3
REMOTE CONTROL 5
BEFORE OPERATION 5

SOUND

AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS 6
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER 6

RADIO RECEPTION

MANUAL TUNING 7
PRESETTING STATIONS 8

TAPE PLAYBACK

BASIC OPERATIONS 9
CONTINUOUS PLAY 10

CD PLAYING

BASIC OPERATIONS 11
PROGRAMMED PLAY 12

MD PLAYING

BASIC OPERATIONS 13
PROGRAMMED PLAY 14

TAPE RECORDING

BASIC RECORDING 15
DUBBING A TAPE MANUALLY 16
DUBBING THE WHOLE TAPE 16
AI EDIT RECORDING 17
PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING 18

MD RECORDING

RECORDING A WHOLE CD 19
RECORDING ONLY ONE TRACK 19
AUTO FIRST TRACKS RECORDING OF CDS 20
PROGRAMMED RECORDING OF CDS 20
RECORDING THREE CDS CONTINUOUSLY 21
RECORDING FROM A TAPE, THE RADIO OR
CONNECTED EQUIPMENT 22
EXTENDED RECORDING 23

WHAT IS AN MD (MINI DISC)? 24

MDEDIT

REGISTERING THE DISC TITLE AND TRACK TITLE.... 25
DIVIDING A TRACK 26
COMBINING TWO TRACKS 27
CHANGING THE ORDER OF THE TRACKS 27
ERASING TRACKS 28

CLOCK AND TIMER

SETTING THE CLOCK 29
SETTING THE TIMER 29
1. SETTING THE TIMER RECORDING 305
31

OTHER CONNECTIONS

3 CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 31
LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES 32

GENERAL

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 33
SPECIFICATIONS 34
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 35
MDGUIDEMESSAGES 36

PARTS INDEX Back cover

CONNECTIONS

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① CX-NH33MD Main unit
② SX-NH33 Front speakers

Remote control

AM antenna

FM antenna

Operating Instructions, etc

Before connecting the AC cord

The rated voltage of your unit shown on the rear panel is 120 V AC. Check that the rated voltage matches your local voltage.

IMPORTANT

Connect the speakers, antennas, and all optional equipment first. Then connect the AC cord in the end.

1 Connect the right and left speakers to the main unit.

Connect the right speaker cord to SPEAKERS R terminals, and left to SPEAKERS L terminals.

The speaker cord with the white stripe should be connected to terminal and the black cord to terminal.

2 Connect the supplied antennas.

Connect the FM antenna to FM 75Ω terminals and the AM antenna to AM LOOP terminals.

3 Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.

To position the antennas

FM antenna:

Extend this antenna horizontally in a T-shape and fix its ends to the wall.

AM anlenna:

Position for the best reception.

To stand the AM antenna on a surface

Fix the claw to the slot.

NOTE

• Be sure to connect the speaker cords correctly. Improper connections can cause short circuits in SPEAKERS terminals.

• Do not leave objects generating magnetism, such as credit cards, near the speakers, as these objects may be damaged.
• Do not bring the FM antenna near metal objects or curtain rails.
• Do not bring the AM antenna near other optional equipment, the stereo system itself, the AC cord or speaker cords, since noise will be picked up.
• Do not unwind the AM antenna wire.

CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA

For better FM reception, use of an outdoor antenna is recommended.

Connect the outdoor antenna to FM 75Ω terminals.

To connect other optional equipment page 31.

REMOTE CONTROL

Inserting batteries

• Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and insert two R6 (size AA) batteries.

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.

To use SHIFT on the remote control

Buttons ① have two different functions. One of these functions is indicated on the button, and the other on the plate above the button.

To use the function on the button, simply press the button.

To use the function on the plate above the button, press the button while pressing SHIFT.

To use FUNCTION on the remote control

FUNCTION substitutes for the function buttons (TAPE DECK 1/2, TUNER, AUX/D-IN, CD, MD) on the main unit.

Each time FUNCTION is pressed, the next function is selected cyclically. When tapes are inserted in both decks, both decks are selected with FUNCTION.

NOTE

• If 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.)

BEFORE OPERATION

To turn the unit on

Press one of the function buttons (TAPE, TUNER, AUX/D-IN, CD, MD).

Playback of the inserted disc or tape begins, or the previously tuned station is received (Direct Play Function).

POWER is also available.

When the unit is turned on, the disc compartment may open and close to reset the unit.

To turn the unit off

Press POWER.

DEMO (Demonstration) mode

When the AC cord is connected, 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 SET during DEMO display. The clock display appears. (To set the current time, see "SETTING THE CLOCK" on page 29.) To re-activate the DEMO mode, press

Flash windows

The windows on the top of the unit and the MD drive light up or flashe while the unit is being powered on.

To turn off the light of the top window, press while pressing CD. To turn back on, repeat the above.

To turn off the light of the MD drive, press while pressing MD. To turn back on, repeat the above.

AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS

VOLUME

Turn VOLUME on the main unit, or press VOLUME on the remote control.

The volume level is displayed as a number from 0 to MAX (31). The volume level is automatically set to 16 when the power is turned off when the volume level is set to 17 or more.

SUPER T-BASS SYSTEM

The T-BASS system enhances the realism of low-frequency sound.

Press T-BASS.

Each time it is pressed, the level changes. Select one of the three levels, or the off position to suit your preference.

To select with the remote control press T-BASS while pressing SHIFT.

NOTE

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.

GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

This unit provides the following three different equalization curves.

ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass

POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange

CLASSIC: Enriched sound with heavy bass and fine treble

Press ROCK, POP or CLASSIC.

The selected equalization mode is displayed.

To cancel the selected mode

Press the selected button again. "GEQ OFF" is displayed.

To select with the remote control

Press GEQ repeatedly while pressing SHIFT.The GEQ mode is displayed cyclically as follows.

Using the headphones

Connect headphones to PHONES jack with a stereo standard plug (Ø6.3 mm, 1/4 inch).

No sound is output from the speakers while the headphones are plugged in.

Sound adjustment during recording

The output volume and tone of the speakers or headphones may be freely varied without affecting the recording.

MANUAL TUNING

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select the desired band.

When TUNER/BAND is pressed while the power is off, the power is turned on directly.

2 Press DOWN or UP to select a station.

Each time the button is pressed, the frequency changes. When a station is received, "TUNE" is displayed for 2 seconds. During FM stereo reception, 110 is displayed.

To search for a station quickly (Auto Search)

Keep DOWN or UP pressed until the tuner starts searching for a station. After tuning in a station, the search stops. To stop the Auto Search manually, press DOWN or UP.

The Auto Search may not stop at stations with very weak signals.

When an FM stereo broadcast contains noise

Press MONO TUNER on the remote control repeatedly while pressing SHIFT so that "MONO" lights up on the display. Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural.

To restore stereo reception, press MONOTUNER while pressing SHIFT until "MONO" disappears.

To change the AM tuning interval

The default setting of the AM tuning interval is 10kHz step. If you use this unit in an area where the frequency allocation system is 9kHz step, change the tuning interval.

Press POWER while pressing TUNER/BAND.

To reset the interval, repeat this procedure.

NOTE

When the AM tuning interval is changed, all preset stations are cleared. The preset stations have to be set again.

7 ENGLISH

PRESETTING STATIONS

The unit can store a total of 32 preset stations. (Each band has a maximum of 20 available preset stations.) When a station is stored, a preset number is assigned to the station. Use the preset number to tune in a preset station directly.

1 Press TUNER/BAND to select a band, and press DOWN or UP to select a station.
2 Press SET to store the station.

A station is assigned a preset number for each band in consecutive order beginning from 1.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2.

The next station will not be stored if a total of 32 preset stations for all the bands or a total of 20 preset stations for one band have already been stored.

PRESET NUMBER TUNING

Use the remote control to select the preset number directly.

1 Press BAND while pressing SHIFT to select a band.
2 Press numbered buttons 0-9 and +10 to select a preset number.

Example:

To select preset number 20, press +10, +10 and 0.

To select preset number 15, press +10 and 5.

Selecting a preset number on the main unit

Press TUNER/BAND to select a band. Then, press PRESET repeatedly or turn MULTI JOG.

Each time PRESET is pressed, the next ascending number is selected.

To clear a preset station

Select the preset number of the station to be cleared. Then, press CLEAR, and press SET within 4 seconds.

The preset numbers of all other stations in the band with higher numbers are also decreased by one.

BASIC OPERATIONS

• On deck 1, tapes are always played back on both sides. On deck 2, you can select a reverse mode to play back one or both sides.
• Use Type I (normal) tapes only.

1 Press TAPE and press EJECT to open the cassette holder.

Insert a tape with the exposed side down. Push the cassette holder to close.

2 Press to start play.

The front side is being played (forward).
: The back side is being played (reverse).

To select a reverse mode (deck 2 only)

1 Press MODE once.
"DECK 2 MODE?" is displayed.
2 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER, then turn MULTI JOG to select the reverse mode.

To play one side only, select "".
To play from front side to reverse side once only, select "2".
To play both sides repeatedly, select (三)
- When tapes are loaded in both decks, "2" on the display indicates Continuous Play.

3 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER again.

When tapes are loaded in both decks

Press TAPE first to select a deck.

The selected deck number is displayed.

To stop play, press

To pause play (deck 2 only), press. To resume play, press again.

To change the playback side, press DIR/PRESET in play or pause mode.

To fast forward or rewind, press or . Then press to stop the tape.

To start play when the power is off (Direct Play Function)

Press TAPE. The power is turned on and play of the inserted tape begins.

To set the tape counter to 0000

Press CLEAR in stop mode.

The counter is also set to 0000 when the cassette holder is opened.

CONTINUOUS PLAY

After playback on one deck finishes, the tape in the other deck will start to play without interruption.

1 Insert tapes into deck 1 and deck 2.
2 Press TAPE DECK1/2 to select the deck to be played back first.
3 Set the reverse mode to "T".

1 Press MODE once.
"DECK 2 MODE?" is displayed.
2 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER, then select “ ” with MULTI JOG.
3 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER again.

4 Press to start playback.

Playback continues until is pressed.

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.

To record on the tape again, cover the tab openings with adhesive tape, etc.

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 before use. Slack tape may break or jam in the mechanism.

BASIC OPERATIONS

LOADING DISCS

Press CD, then press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc compartment. Load disc(s) with the label side up.

To play one or two discs, place the discs on tray 1 and 2. To play three discs, press DISC CHANGE to rotate the trays after placing two discs. Place the third disc on tray 3. Close the disc compartment by pressing OPEN/CLOSE.

PLAYING DISCS

Load discs. To play all discs in the disc compartment, press Play begins with the disc on tray 1.

To play one disc only, press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3. The selected disc is played once.

To stop play, press

To pause play, press. To resume play, press again.
To search for a particular point during playback, keep or pressed and release it at the desired point.
To skip to the beginning of a track, press or repeatedly or turn MULTI JOG until the desired track is displayed.
To remove discs, press OPEN/CLOSE.

To start play when the power is off (Direct Play Function) Press CD. The power is turned on and play of the loaded disc(s) begins. When OPEN/CLOSE is pressed, the power is also turned on.

To check the remaining time

During play, press EDIT/CHECK on the remote control while pressing SHIFT. The amount of time remaining until all tracks finish playing is displayed. To restore the playing time display, repeat the above.

Selecting a track with the remote control

1 Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a disc.
2 Press numbered buttons 0-9, and +10 to select a track. Example: To select the 25th track, press +10 twice and 5. To select the 10th track, press +10 and 0. The selected track starts to play and continues to the end of that disc.

Replacing discs during play

While one disc is playing, the other discs can be replaced without interrupting play.

1 Press DISC CHANGE.
2 Remove the discs and replace with other discs.
3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc compartment.

NOTE

• When loading an 8-cm (3-inch) disc, put it on the inner circle of the tray.
• Do not place more than one compact disc on one disc tray.
• Do not tilt the unit with discs loaded. Doing so may cause malfunctions.
• Do not use irregular shape CDs (example: heart-shaped, octagonal ones). It may result in malfunctions.

RANDOM/REPEAT PLAY

Use the remote control.

RANDOM play

All the tracks on the selected disc or all the discs can be played randomly.

REPEAT play

A single disc or all the discs can be played repeatedly.

Press RANDOM/REPEAT repeatedly while pressing SHIFT.

Each time it is pressed, the function can be selected cyclically.

1 RANDOM lights up on the display.
② lightsup on the display.
③ RANDOM and light up on the display.

To play all discs, press to start play.

To play a single disc, press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3.

NOTE

During random play, the following operations are not possible:

• to select the tracks directly with the numbered buttons.
• to skip to the previously played track with or MULTI JOG.

PROGRAMMED PLAY

Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from any of the inserted discs.

Use the remote control.

1 Press PRGM while pressing SHIFT in stop modes. "PRGM" lights up.

2 Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a disc. Go to the next step when the tray stops rotating.

3 Press numbered buttons 0-9 and +10 to program a track.

Example:

To select the 25th track, press +10 , +10 and 5.
To select the 10th track, press +10 and 0.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other tracks.

5 Press to start play.

To check the program

Each time or is pressed in stop mode, a disc number, track number, and program number will be displayed.

To clear the program

Press CLEAR in stop mode.

To add tracks to the program

Repeat steps 2 and 3 in stop mode. The track will be programmed after the last track.

To change the programmed tracks

Clear the program and repeat all the steps again.

To play the programmed tracks repeatedly

After programming the tracks, press RANDOM/REPEAT repeatedly while pressing SHIFT until "C" appears on the display.

NOTE

During programmed play, you cannot perform random play, check the remaining time, or select a disc or track.

BASIC OPERATIONS

1 Press MD.

2 Insert a disc into the disc drive with the label side up and in the direction of the arrow.

TOC READING" is displayed while the unit reads the data on the inserted disc. Then the information contained in the disc is displayed.

Total number of tracks

3 Press

Play begins.

Number of track being played

To stop play, press

To pause play, press II. To resume play, press it again.

To search for a particular point during playback, keep or pressed and release the button at the desired point.

To skip to the beginning of a track, press or repeatedly or turn MULTI JOG until the desired track is displayed.

To eject a disc, press EJECT and pull the disc out.

NOTE

Do not hold the disc while ejecting it, otherwise a disc can not be inserted the next time. If this happens, turn off the power and disconnect the AC power cord. Then connect it again.

To start play when the power is off (Direct play function) Press MD. The power is turned on and play of the inserted disc begins.

To select a track with the remote control

Press numbered buttons 0-9 and +10.

Example:

To select the 25th track, press +10 twice and 5.

To select the 10th track, press +10 and 0.

To play a disc at double speed

Keep pressed for 2 seconds during playback.

To resume normal play, press or

To check the remaining time

During play, press EDIT/CHECK on the remote control while pressing SHIFT. The amount of time remaining until all tracks finish playing is displayed. To restore the playing time display, press EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT again.

To check the track title

During play, press DISP. The title of a track being played is displayed. If the track title is not registered, the track number is displayed. To restore the playing time display, press DISP repeatedly.

To check the disc title

In stop mode, press DISP. The title of a disc is displayed. If the disc title is not registered, "No Title" is displayed. To restore the total playing time display, press DISP again.

NOTE

• Nothing other than an MD should be inserted into the disc drive. Otherwise the disc may become scratched, causing a malfunction or safety hazard such as an electric shock.
• Do not attempt to insert another MD while a disc is already inside the drive.
• Do not tilt the unit with a disc inserted. Doing so may cause malfunction.

RANDOM / REPEAT PLAY

Use the remote control.

RANDOM play

All the tracks on the inserted disc can be played randomly.

REPEAT play

All the tracks on the inserted disc can be played repeatedly.

Press RANDOM/REPEAT repeatedly while pressing SHIFT.

Each time it is pressed, the function can be selected cyclically as below.

① RANDOM lights up on the display.
② lightsup on the display.
③ RANDOM and light up on the display.

NOTE

During random play, the following operations are not possible:
- to select the tracks directly with the numbered buttons.
- to skip to the previously played track with or MULTI JOG.

PROGRAMMED PLAY

Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from the inserted disc.

Use the remote control.

1 Press PRGM while pressing SHIFT in stop mode. "PRGM" lights up.

2 Press numbered button 0-9 and +10 to program a track.

Example: To select the 25th track, press +10 twice and 5. To select the 10th track, press +10 and 0.

3 Repeat step 2 to program other tracks.

4 Press to start play.

To check the program

Each time or is pressed in stop mode, a track number and a program number will be displayed.

To clear the program

Press CLEAR in stop mode. When the disc is removed, the program is also cleared.

To add tracks to the program

Repeat step 2 in stop mode. The track will be programmed after the last track.

To change the programmed tracks

Clear the program and repeat all the steps.

NOTE

During programmed play, you can not perform random play, check the remaining time, or select a track.

BASIC RECORDING

This section explains how to record from the tuner, CD player, MD player or external equipment.

Preparation

• Use Type I (normal) tapes only.
• Set the tape to the point where recording will start.

1 Insert the tape to be recorded on into deck 2. Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on facing out from the unit.

2 Select the reverse mode.

(1) Press MODE once.
"DECK 2 MODE?" is displayed.
(2) Within 10 seconds, press ENTER, then turn MULTI JOG to select the reverse mode.
To record on one side only, select " ".
To record on both sides, select "2" or "3".
(3) Within 10 seconds, press ENTER again.

3 Press one of the function buttons and prepare the source to be recorded.

To record from a CD, press CD and load the CD(s). Then, select an track to be recorded first with , or MULTI JOG.

To record from an MD, press MD and insert an MD. Then, select a track to be recorded first with , or MULTI JOG.

To record from a radio broadcast, press TUNER and tune in a station.

To record from a connected source;

• To record from a source of equipment connected to DIGITAL IN terminal on the rear, press AUX/D-IN repeatedly until "D-IN" appears on the display.
  To record from a source of equipment connected to AUX IN terminal on the rear, press AUX/D-IN repeatedly until "AUX" appears on the display.

4 Press TAPE REC/REC MUTE to start recording.

When the selected function is CD or MD, playback and recording start simultaneously.

To stop recording, press

To pause recording, press II. (Applicable when the source is TUNER or AUX/D-IN) To resume recording, press again.

INSERTING BLANK SPACES

4-second blank spaces can be inserted at the desired point during recording. (Applicable when the source is TUNER or AUX/DIN.)

1 Press TAPE REC/REC MUTE during recording or while in recording pause mode.
"TAPE REC" 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 II to resume recording.
To insert a blank space of less than 4 seconds, press TAPE REC/REC MUTE again while "TAPE REC" is flashing.
To insert blank spaces of more than 4 seconds, after the deck enters recording pause mode, press TAPE REC/REC MUTE again. Each time the button is pressed, a 4-second blank space is added.

To erase a recording

1 Insert the tape to be erased into deck 2 and press TAPE DECK 1/2 to display "TAPE 2".
2 Set the tape to the point where the erasure is to be started.
3 Press TAPE REC/REC MUTE to start the erasure.

DUBBING A TAPE MANUALLY

NOTE

• Set the tape to the point where recording will start.
  The reverse mode is automatically set to "2". Note that recording will be done on one side of the tape only.

1 Press TAPE.
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 facing out from the unit.
3 Press TAPE DECK 1/2 to select deck 1. "TAPE 1" is displayed.
4 Press TAPE REC/REC MUTE to start recording. Playing and recording start simultaneously.

To stop dubbing Press

DUBBING THE WHOLE TAPE

This function allows you to make exact copies of the original tape.

NOTE

• Dubbing does not start from a point halfway in the tape.
  The reverse mode is automatically set to "2".

1 Press TAPE.
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 facing out from the unit.

3 Press TAPE SYNC DUB to start recording.

The tapes are rewound to the beginning of the front sides, and recording starts.

To stop dubbing Press

AI EDIT RECORDING

The AI 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 length. If necessary, the track order is rearranged so that no track is cut short. (AI: Artificial Intelligence)

NOTE

Al edit recording will not start from a point halfway into the tape. The tape must be recorded from the beginning of either side.

1 Insert the tape into deck 2.

Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out from the unit.

2 Press CD and load the CD(s).

3 Press EDIT/CHECK once on the remote control while pressing SHIFT.

"Al" is displayed.

When "PRGM" is displayed, press EDIT/CHECK again.

4 Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a disc.

5 Press numbered buttons 0-9 on the remote control to designate the tape length.

10 to 99 minutes can be specified.

Example: When using a 60-minute tape, press 6 and 0.

In a few seconds, the microcomputer programs the tracks to be recorded on each side of the tape.

and are also available to designate the tape length.

6 Press TAPE REC/REC MUTE to start recording on the front side.

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 CLEAR. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.

To clear the edit program

Press CLEAR once in stop mode to return to the normal display.

To check the order of the programmed track numbers

Before recording, press EDIT/CHECK on the remote control while pressing SHIFT to select side A or B, and press or repeatedly. MULTI JOG is also available instead of and .

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 EDIT/CHECK on the remote control while pressing SHIFT to select side A or B.
2 Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a CD.
3 Press numbered buttons 0-9 and +10 on the remote control to select tracks. "PRGM" lights up.

A track whose playing time is longer than the remaining time cannot be programmed.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more tracks.

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).

NOTE

The AI 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.

1 Insert the tape into deck 2.

Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out from the unit.

2 Press CD and load the CD(s).

3 Press EDIT/CHECK twice on the remote control while pressing SHIFT.

"PRGM" lights up.

When "AI" is displayed, press EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT again.

4 Press numbered buttons 0-9 on the remote control to designate the tape length.

10 to 99 minutes can be specified.

5 Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a CD. Then, press numbered buttons 0-9 and +10 to program a track.

6 Repeat step 5 for the rest of the tracks for side A. A track whose playing time is longer than the remaining time cannot be programmed.

7 Press EDIT/CHECK on the remote control while pressing SHIFT to select side B and program the tracks for side B.

After confirming B on the display, repeat step 5.

8 Press TAPE REC/REC MUTE 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 CLEAR. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.

To check the order of the programmed track numbers Before recording, press EDIT/CHECK on the remote control while pressing SHIFT to select side A or B, and press or repeatedly.

To change the program of each side

Press EDIT/CHECK on the remote control while pressing SHIFT to select side A or B, and press CLEAR to clear the program of the selected side. Then program tracks again.

To clear the edit program

Press CLEAR once in stop mode to return to the normal display.

MD RECORDING

The sound of the CD does not decline in quality on the recording, and recording can be done easily with CD MD.

RECORDING A WHOLE CD

1 Insert a recordable MD into the disc drive with the label side up and in the direction of the arrow.

2 Press CD and load a CD to be recorded on tray 1.
3 Press CD MD once to start recording.

"CD MD direct" is displayed and recording begins.

During recording, display changes to the elapsed playing time. When the last track of the CD finishes playing, the recording stops automatically.

When the recording finishes, "TOC EDIT" is displayed and the data concerning the contents of the recording are registered.

To check the remaining recordable time of the MD before recording starts

Press one of the function buttons except MD, then press DISP. The remaining recordable time is displayed for 4 seconds.

To stop recording

Press. The recording stops and TOC data is registered.

To stop playing the CD, press again.

Display information during recording

When DISP is pressed repeatedly during recording, the display changes as follows.

• During "AUTO FIRST TRACKS RECORDING", the remaining time of CD is not displayed.

Registering index marks automatically

The track order information in the original CD will be copied as the index marks.

To record on a previously recorded MD

If there is an unrecorded section left on the MD, the new recording automatically starts from where the previous recording finished. If you want to start recording from the beginning of a previously recorded MD, erase the previous recording completely. (See page 28.)

1 Insert a recordable MD into the disc drive with the label side up and in the direction of the arrow.
2 Press CD and play the track of the CD to be recorded.
3 Press CD MD once to start recording.

CD playing returns to the beginning of the current playing track and recording begins.

When the selected track of the CD finishes playing, the recording stops automatically and the CD goes to the next track.

When the recording finishes, "TOC EDIT" is displayed and the data concerning the contents of the recording are registered.
The index mark is registered automatically at the beginning of the track.

NOTE

• While "TOC EDIT" is displayed, do not disconnect the AC cord or shake the unit. Otherwise, the TOC data is not registered properly.
• During recording with CD MD, II cannot be used.
• Nothing other than an MD should be inserted into the disc drive. Otherwise the disc may become scratched, causing a malfunction or safety hazard such as an electric shock.
• Do not attempt to insert another MD while an MD is already inside the disc drive.
• Do not tilt the unit with a disc inserted. Doing so may cause malfunction.

AUTO FIRST TRACKS RECORDING OF CDS

Only the first track of the CDs on the tray are recorded continuously. You can keep recording continuously without interruption, if you press DISC CHANGE to replace the CDs during recording.

1 Insert a recordable MD into the disc drive with the label side up and in the direction of the arrow.
2 Press CD and load the CDs to be recorded.
3 Press CD MD twice to start recording.

"CD MD single" is displayed and recording begins with the first track of the CD on tray 1.

To replace CDs during recording, press DISC CHANGE and replace with other CDs. Then, press DISC CHANGE to close the disc compartment.

When recording finishes, "TOC EDIT" is displayed and the data concerning the contents of the recording are registered.
The index mark is registered automatically at the beginning of the track.

PROGRAMMED RECORDING OF CDS

Up to 30 tracks can be programmed and recorded from any of the inserted CDs.

1 Insert a recordable MD into the disc drive with the label side up and in the direction of the arrow.
2 Press CD and load CDs.
3 Press PRGM on the remote control while pressing SHIFT.

"PRGM" is displayed.

4 Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a CD. Then, press numbered buttons 0-9 and +10 to program a track.

5 Repeat step 4 to program other tracks.
6 Press CD MD to start recording.

Recording begins.
When the programmed tracks finish playing, the recording stops automatically.
When the recording finishes, "TOC EDIT" is displayed and the data concerning the contents of the recording are registered.
- The index mark is registered automatically at the beginning of each track in the programmed order.

Display information during recording

When DISP is pressed repeatedly during recording, the display changes as follows.

• During "AUTO FIRST TRACKS RECORDING", the remaining time of CD is not displayed.

RECORDING THREE CDS CONTINUOUSLY

MD REC is used for recording. In this case, the sound of the CD is carried toward the MD as analog signals.

1 Insert a recordable MD into the disc drive with the label side up and in the direction of the arrow.
2 Press CD and load the CDs on the trays.
3 Press MODE twice.

"Mark MODE?" is displayed for 10 seconds.

4 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER and turn MULTI JOG to select an index mark mode.

To register index marks automatically at the beginning of each track, select "Mark:AUTO?".

To register index marks every 5 minutes, select "Mark:TIME?". To register without index marks, select "Mark:OFF?"

5 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER.

6 Press MD REC.

The unit enters the standby mode and waits until CD is displayed.

7 Press II to start recording.

Recording begins.

When all the CDs on the tray finish playing, the recording stops automatically.

When the recording finishes, "TOC EDIT" is displayed and the data concerning the contents of the recording are registered.

To add index marks during recording

Press ENTER at the desired point during recording.

The recording level

This unit sets the recording level automatically.

NOTE

• There may be a case where index marks are not registered accurately even if the AUTO MARK is selected.
• You can not register index marks without registering track numbers.

AUTO MARK (Auto mark) function

• When recording from a CD with CD MD, the index mark information recorded on the CD is copied as it is.

• When recording CDs or other sources, if there is a blank section lasting more than 3 seconds, an index mark is automatically registered when a sound signal is input in the following time.

RECORDING FROM A TAPE, THE RADIO OR CONNECTED EQUIPMENT

Insert a recordable MD into the disc drive with the label side up and in the direction of the arrow.
2 Press one of the function buttons and prepare the source to be recorded.

To record from a tape, press TAPE and insert a tape.
To record from the radio, press TUNER and tune in a station.

To record from a source of equipment connected to DIGITAL IN terminal on the rear, press AUX/D-IN repeatedly until "DIN" appears on the display.
To record from a source of equipment connected to AUX IN terminal on the rear, press AUX/D-IN repeatedly until "AUX" appears on the display.

3 Press MODE twice.

"Mark MODE?" is displayed for 10 seconds.

4 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER and turn MULTI JOG to select an index mark mode.

To register index marks automatically at the beginning of each track, select "Mark:AUTO?".

To register index marks every 5 minutes, select "Mark:TIME?". To register without index marks, select "Mark:OFF?"

5 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER.

6 Press MD REC.

Unit enters the standby mode and waits until the source name to be recorded is displayed.

7 Press to start recording.

8 Press to stop recording.

When the recording finishes, "TOC EDIT" is displayed and the data concerning the contents of the recording are registered.

To add index marks during recording

Press ENTER at the desired point during recording.

NOTE

• There may be a case where index marks are not registered accurately even if the AUTO MARK is selected.
• You can not register index marks without registering track numbers.

To prevent accidental erasure of recorded material

Slide the record-protect tab as shown below. Slide the tab so that it is completely locked.

If a recording is attempted when the tab is set to the protected position, "Protected" appears on the display. Slide the record-protect tab to the original position.

Twice as long as the time printed on the MD can be obtained by using the monaural recording mode. In this case, the recording sound will be monaural.

1 Insert a recordable MD into the disc drive with the label side up and in the direction of the arrow.

2 Press one of the function buttons and prepare the source to be recorded.

To record from a tape, press TAPE and insert a tape.

To record from the radio, press TUNER and tune in a station.

To record from a source of equipment connected to DIGITAL IN terminal on the rear, press AUX/D-IN repeatedly until "DIN" appears on the display.
To record from a source of equipment connected to AUX IN terminal on the rear, press AUX/D-IN repeatedly until "AUX" appears on the display.

3 Press MODE three times.

"REC MODE?" is displayed for 10 seconds.

4 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER and turn MULTI JOG so that "REC: MONO?" displays.
5 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER.

"MONO" flashes on the display.

6 Press MODE twice.
"Mark MODE?" is displayed for 10 seconds.
7 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER and turn MULTI JOG to select an index mark mode.
To register index marks automatically at the beginning of each track, select "Mark:AUTO?"
To register index marks every 5 minutes, select "Mark:TIME?".
To register without index marks, select "Mark:OFF?".
8 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER.

9 Press MD REC.

The unit enters the standby mode and waits until the source name to be recorded is displayed.

10 Press to start recording.
11 Press to stop recording.

When the recording finishes, "TOC EDIT" is displayed and the data concerning the contents of the recording are registered.

To add index marks during recording

Press ENTER at the desired point during recording.

NOTE

When one of the Function buttons is pressed, the extended recording mode is canceled.

1 Carry out steps 1 to 5 of "SETTING THE TIMER RECORDING" on page 30.
2 Carry out steps 3 to 5 of "EXTENDED RECORDING" on this page so that "MONO" is displayed.
3 Press POWER to turn the power off after adjusting the volume and tone.

⑦ remains on the display after power is turned off (timer standby mode).

WHAT IS AN MD (MINI DISC)?

An MD is only 64mm (25/8 inches) in diameter, about half the size of a conventional CD. But an MD can be used to store and playback a full 74 minutes of data such as a CD. Unlike a CD, an MD comes in a plastic cartridge, so that it can be handled with ease. The cartridge also protects the disc inside from shocks, dust and scratches. Unlike cassette tapes, which can become stretched or tangled, an MD is an excellent durable media.

TYPE OF MD

There are two types of MDs: "Optical discs" and "Magneto-optical discs". Both types use laser beams and optical pick-up technology to read recorded data during playback.

Optical discs

These are playback only discs. Like CDs, they are used as prerecorded music discs. You cannot record or edit them.

The shutter covers the opening only on the non-labeled side of the MD.

Recordable MO\*1 discs

These are recordable discs which can be recorded on again and again, like cassette tapes. The recording method called magnetooptical technology employs a laser and magnetism to record signals. Therefore, the quality of recorded sound does not deteriorate even after many playbacks and recordings.

The shutter covers the opening on both sides of the MD.

*1 MO: An abbreviation of Magneto Optical

Ultra compact size made possible by ATRAC\*2 technology

A newly developed digital audio compression technology called the ATRAC system automatically extracts only the frequencies that are actually audible to the human ear and cuts the frequencies which are inaudible. This compresses the amount of data to be recorded to 1/5 of the normal amount. The ATRAC system is based upon studies carried out in the field of auditory psychology and does not impair the quality of the audible sound.

^*2 ATRAC: An abbreviation of Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding

Quick random access

One of the great features of the MD is that you can search for desired tracks quickly. There are also quick and easy functions for random playback, in which the order of the tracks can be rearranged at random, and for renumbering tracks enabling them to be played in any order.

THE LIMITATIONS OF MD

Recording on the MD is performed differently from that of a cassette tape or a DAT. Therefore, the MD system is subject to the following restrictions.

TOC* Full is displayed even if the recording time does not reach the maximum recordable time of the disc (60-minute or 74-minute)

TOC Full is displayed when 254 tracks are already recorded on a disc, without respect to the recording time.

*TOC: An abbreviation of Table Of Contents.

TOC Full" is displayed even if a disc is not fully recorded on

If there are lots of emphasis data in a particular track, the unit handles the data as index codes, and tracks are counted, in addition, without respect to the time and number of tracks.

The remaining time on a disc is not increased even after some short tracks have been erased

When the remaining time on a disc is displayed, it may not be increased even after erasing short tracks because the sections less than eight seconds are not counted.

Tracks cannot be joined (the COMBINE function does not function)

Tracks created by editing may not be joined.

The total of the recorded time and the remaining time on a disc does not match the maximum recordable time of the disc (60-minute or 74-minute)

Recording is performed in a minimum unit of one cluster (two seconds). Even if the recorded section is shorter than two seconds, a two-second space is needed in recording. Therefore, the available time becomes shorter. If there are scratches on a disc, the available time becomes even shorter, because the sections which are scratched are automatically erased.

Track numbers may not be registered properly

When recording from a CD with CD MD, small tracks may be created depending on the contents of a CD.

When using the AUTO MARK function, track numbers may not be registered properly depending on the contents of the CD.

Digital inputs may not be acceptable

When digital recording is attempted from recorded material with copyrights, digital dubbing cannot be performed to a recordable MD from another MD recorded in digital because of the built-in record restriction function which complies with the SCMS* standard.

• SCMS (Serial Copy Management System) is the standard to restrict single digital dubbing between digital audio systems thus protecting copyrights.

REGISTERING THE DISC TITLE AND TRACK TITLE

You can register the titles of the discs and tracks according to the CD which you made the recording from. Personal messages also can be registered.

REGISTERING THE DISC TITLE

1 Press MD and Insert an MD to register the titles.
2 Press MODE in stop mode.

"Disc Title?" is displayed for 10 seconds.

3 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER.

The unit turns into character entry mode.

4 Enter a letter, number or symbol.

(1) Press MODE repeatedly to select the kind of character (capital letters, small letters or numbers symbols).

→Capital letters (A)→Small letters (a)→Numbers/symbols (0)

NOTE

• While "TOC EDIT" is displayed, do not disconnect the AC cord or shake the unit. Otherwise, the TOC data is not recorded properly and the edited contents on a disc can not be played.
  A disc can not be edited:
• when a prerecorded disc is inserted. ("PB Disc" is displayed.)
• when the record-protect tab on an inserted disc is moved to the protected position. ("Protected" is displayed.)
• during random play or programmed play.

(2) Turn MULTI JOG to select a desired character.

(3) Press after you have selected a character. The selected character stops flashing and moves to the left.

5 Repeat step 4 to enter all the characters (up to 50 characters).

6 Press ENTER.

When EJECT is pressed to eject a disc, "TOC EDIT" is displayed and the data concerning the contents of the editing are registered.

REGISTERING THE TRACK TITLES

1 Press MD and insert an MD to register the titles.
2 Press numbered buttons 0-9 and +10 on the remote control, or turn MULTI JOG to select a track to register the titles. Then, press MODE. "Title?" is displayed for 10 seconds.

3 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER.

The unit turns into character entry mode.

4 Enter a letter, number or symbol.

(1) Press MODE repeatedly to select the kind of character (capital letters, small letters or numbers/symbols).
(2) Turn MULTI JOG to select a desired character.
(3) Press after you have selected a character. The selected character stops flashing and moves to the left.

5 Repeat step 4 to enter all the characters (up to 50 characters).

When entering the characters during MD playback, the track is played repeatedly until ENTER is pressed in step 6.

6 Press ENTER.

When EJECT is pressed to eject a disc, "TOC EDIT" is displayed and the data concerning the contents of the editing are registered.

To change a character

Press or repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes. Then enter the desired character again.

To delete characters

Press or repeatedly until the character to be deleted flashes. Then press

To insert a space between the characters

Press or repeatedly until the part to be entered as a space flashes. Then press.

To add a character between two characters

First, insert a space between two characters with / and . Then change the space to the desired character by entering it.

These characters can be used

Capital letters: S (space) ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

Small letters: S (space) abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxzy

Numbers and symbols: S (space) 0123456789! " # $ % &'() *+, ./. ; < = ? @

NOTE

If the unit is left for one minute at steps 4 and 5, the character entry mode is canceled.

DIVIDING A TRACK

You can divide a track into two parts by registering an index mark.

Example: To divide the fifth track into two parts at 2 minutes 30 seconds.

1 Press MD and insert an MD.

2 During playback, press at the point to be divided.

Playback enters playback pause mode.

3 Press MD EDIT repeatedly until "Divide" is displayed.

"Divide 5?" is displayed.

4 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER.

A 3-second part from the point pressed is played repeatedly.

5 Adjust the point to be divide with , or MULTIJOG referring the playback sound.

6 Press ENTER.

The index mark is registered and the track number advances by one. At the same time, all the succeeding track numbers advance by one.

7 Press ■

Playback stops.

When EJECT is pressed to eject a disc, "TOC EDIT" is displayed and the data concerning the contents of the editing are registered.

NOTE

• A track can not be divided in the following cases:

• when an inserted disc already contains 254 tracks.

• when elapsed time is displayed as 0:00.

COMBINING TWO TRACKS

You can combine two tracks by erasing the index mark in between.

Example:

To combine the 2nd track and the 3rd track by erasing the index mark at the beginning of the 3rd track.

1st track	2nd track	3rd track
1st track	2nd track

1 Press MD and insert an MD.

2 Select the latter track of the two tracks that you want to combine with numbered buttons 0-9 and +10 on the remote control or turn MULTI JOG.

Example: To combine the 2nd track and the 3rd track, select the 3rd track.

3 Press MD EDIT repeatedly until "Combine" is displayed.

Example: "Combine 3?" is displayed when MD EDIT is pressed during playback of the 3rd track.

4 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER.

The index mark of the selected track disappears and the 2nd track and the 3rd track are combined. At the same time, all the succeeding track numbers move down by one.

When EJECT is pressed to eject a disc, "TOC EDIT" is displayed and the data concerning the contents of the editing are registered.

If the tracks are titled

If both of the tracks are titled, the title of the lower number track remains.

If only one track is titled on the tracks to be combined, this title remains.

NOTE

You can not combine a track recorded in monaural and a track recorded in stereo.

CHANGING THE ORDER OF THE TRACKS

You can change the order of tracks after completing a recording. The order does not go back to the original order even when the power turns off.

Example:

To move the 3rd track to the 1st position.

1st track	2nd track	3rd track
A	B	C
C	A	B

1 Press MD and insert an MD.

2 Select the track that you want to move with MULTI JOG or the numbered buttons on the remote control.

Example: To move the 3rd track, select the 3rd track.

3 Press MD EDIT repeatedly until "Move" is displayed.

4 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER.

5 Turn MULTI JOG to select the desired track number to move the track to.

Example: The 3rd track moves to the 1st position.

6 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER.

The order of tracks is changed.

When EJECT is pressed to eject a disc, "TOC EDIT" is displayed and the data concerning the contents of the editing are registered.

ERASING TRACKS

ERASING ALL TRACKS ON A DISC

1 Press MD and insert an MD.
2 Press MD EDIT repeatedly until "Erase All?" is displayed.

3 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER.

If you erase all the tracks, you cannot retrieve them again.
Make sure to check that it is all right to erase all tracks.

To cancel, press

4 Within 1 minute, press ENTER again.

"TOC EDIT" is displayed and all tracks on the inserted disc are erased.

ERASING A SINGLE TRACK

1 Press MD and insert an MD.
2 Select the track that you want to erase with MULTI JOG or the numbered buttons on the remote control.
3 Press MD EDIT repeatedly until "Erase" is displayed.

Example: To erase the 3rd track.

4 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER.

If you erase a track, you cannot retrieve it again. Make sure to check that it is all right to erase the track.

To cancel, press

5 Within 1 minute, press ENTER again.

The selected track is erased and all the succeeding track numbers also move down by one.

When "TOC EDIT" is displayed, the data concerning the contents of the editing are registered.

SETTING THE CLOCK

1 Press CLOCK on the remote control while pressing SHIFT, and press SET within 4 seconds.

2 Press DOWN or UP to designate the hour, and press SET.

The hour stops flashing and the minute starts flashing.

3 Press DOWN or UP to designate the minute, and press SET.

The minute stops flashing on the display and the clock starts from 00 seconds.

To display the current time

Press CLOCK on the remote control while pressing SHIFT. The time is displayed for 4 seconds.

However, the time cannot be displayed during recording.

To switch to the 24-hour standard

Press CLOCK on the remote control while pressing SHIFT and then press within 4 seconds.

Repeat the same procedure to restore the 12-hour standard.

If the clock display flashes

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.

SETTING THE TIMER

The unit can be turned on at a specified time every day with the built-in timer.

Preparation

Make sure the clock is set correctly.

Use the remote control.

1 Press TIMER repeatedly while pressing SHIFT until ② appears on the display, and press SET within 6 seconds.

is displayed and the hour flashes.

NOTE

If you press SET after 6 seconds, another operation may start.

2 Designate the hour of the timer-on time by pressing DOWN or UP, and press SET. Repeat to designate the minute of the timer-on time.

After you designate the timer-on time, one of the source names flashes on the display.

3 Press DOWN or UP to select a source, and press SET.

If the TUNER is selected, the band cannot be selected in this step.

4 Select the duration for the timer-activated period with DOWN or UP, and press SET.

The duration for the timer-activated period can be set between 5 and 240 minutes in 5-minute steps.

5 Prepare the source.

To listen to a CD, load the CD to be played first on tray 1.

To listen to a tape, insert the tape into deck 1 or 2.

To listen to the radio, tune in a station.

To listen to an MD, insert the MD into the disc drive

6 Press POWER to turn the unit off after adjusting the volume and tone.

remains on the display after the power is turned off (timer standby mode).

When the timer-on time is reached, the unit turns on and begins play with the selected source.

The volume level is automatically set to 16 when the power is turned off when the volume level is set to 17 or more.

To check the specified time and source

Press TIMER while pressing SHIFT. The timer-on time, the selected source name and the duration for the timer-activated period are displayed for 4 seconds.

To cancel timer standby mode temporarily

Press TIMER repeatedly while pressing SHIFT so that or REC disappears on the display.

To restore the timer standby mode, press again to display ② or ①REC.

Using the unit while the timer is set

You can use the unit normally after setting the timer.

Before turning off the power, repeat step 5 to prepare the source, and adjust the volume and tone.

NOTE

• Timer playback and timer recording will not begin unless the power is turned off.
• Connected equipment cannot be turned on and off by the built-in timer of this unit. Use an external timer.

Timer recording is applicable for TUNER and AUX/D-IN (with an external timer) sources only.

1 Press TIMER repeatedly while pressing SHIFT until ② REC appears, and press SET within 6 seconds.

2 Designate the hour of the timer-on time by pressing DOWN or UP, and press SET. Repeat to designate the minute of the timer-on time.
3 Press DOWN or UP to select a source, and a tape or an MD to be recorded on. Then, press SET.

To record from the radio broadcast on an MD, select FM(or AM) MD.
To record from the radio broadcast on a tape, select FM(or AM) TP.
To record from connected equipment on an MD, select AUX (or D-IN) MD.
To record from connected equipment on a tape, select AUX (or D-IN) TP.
If the radio broadcast is selected as a source, the band cannot be selected in this step.

4 Select the duration for the time-activated period with I DOWN or UP, and press SET.

The duration for the time-activated period can be set between 5 and 240 minutes in 5-minute steps.

5 Prepare the source.

To record from a radio broadcast, tune in a station and insert a tape into deck 2 or an MD into the disc drive.

To record from connected equipment, set the timer of the connected equipment (with an external timer) and prepare it for play, then insert a tape into deck 2 or an MD into the disc drive.

6 Press POWER to turn the power off after adjusting the volume and tone.

REC remains on the display after the power is turned off (timer standby mode).

When the timer-on time is reached, the unit turns on and begins recording with the selected source.

The volume level is automatically set to 16 when the power is turned off when the volume level is set to 17 or more.

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER

The unit can be turned off automatically at a specified time.

Use the remote control.

1 Press SLEEP while pressing SHIFT.

2 Within 4 seconds, press or to specify the time until the power is turned off.

Each time the button is pressed, the time changes between 5 and 240 minutes in 5-minute steps.

Specified time

To check the time remaining until the power is turned off Press SLEEP once while pressing SHIFT. The remaining time is displayed for 4 seconds.

To cancel the sleep timer

Press SLEEP twice while pressing SHIFT so that "SLEEP" on the display disappears.

CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment for details.

The connecting cords are not supplied. Obtain the necessary connecting cords.
- Consult your local Aiwa dealer for optional equipment.

VIDEO/AUX JACKS

This unit can input analog sound signals through these jacks. Use a cable with RCA phono plugs to connect audio equipment (turntables, LD players, MD players, VCRs, TV, etc.).

Connect the red plug to the R jack, and the white plug to the L jack.

When connecting a turntable

Use an Aiwa turntable equipped with a built-in equalizer amplifier.

CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) JACK

This unit can output CD digital sound signals through this jack. Use an optical cable to connect digital audio equipment (DAT deck, MD recorder, etc.).

Remove the dust cap ⑧ from CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack. Then, connect an optical cable plug to CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.

When CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack is not being used Attach the supplied dust cap.

DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) JACK

This unit can input digital sound signals through this jack. Use an optical cable to connect digital audio equipment. This unit has a sampling frequency rate converter and it enables you to record from a equipment whose sampling frequency is different from MD, such as a BS/CS tuner, DAT recorder, or etc. Remove the dust cap 已 from DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) jack. Then, connect an optical cable plug to DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) jack.

When DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) jack is not being used Attach the supplied dust cap.

LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES

TO PLAY EQUIPMENT CONNECTED TO THEVIDEO/AUX JACKS

1 Press AUX/D-IN repeatedly until "AUX" appears on the display.
2 Play the connected equipment.

To change a source name in the display

When AUX/D-IN is pressed, "AUX" is displayed initially. It can be changed to "VIDEO" or "TV".
With the power on, press POWER while pressing AUX/D-IN. Repeat the procedure to select one of the names.

TO PLAY EQUIPMENT CONNECTED TO THE DIGITAL IN JACK

1 Press AUX/D-IN repeatedly until "D-IN" appears on the display.
2 Play the connected equipment.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Occasional care and maintenance of the unit and the software are needed to optimize the performance of your unit.

Tc clean the cabinet

Use a soft and dry cloth.

If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents, such as alcohol, benzine or thinner as these could damage the finish of the unit.

To clean the heads and tape paths

After every 10 hours of use, clean the heads and tape paths with a head cleaning cassette or cotton swab moistened with cleaning fluid or denatured alcohol. (These cleaning kits are commercially available.)

When cleaning with a cotton swab, wipe the recording/playback head, erasure head (deck 2 only), capstans, and pinchrollers.

After cleaning the heads and tape paths with a liquid head cleaning cassette or a moistened swab, wait until the cleaned parts are completely dry before inserting the tapes.

To demagnetize the heads

The heads may become magnetized after long-term use. This may narrow the output range of recorded tapes and increase noise. After 20 to 30 hours use, demagnetize the heads with any commercially available demagnetizer.

Care of CDs

• When a CD becomes dirty, wipe the CD from the center out with a cleaning cloth.

After playing a CD, store the CD in its case. Do not leave the CD in places that are hot or humid.

Care of tapes

• Store tapes in their cases after use.
• Do not leave tapes near magnets, motors, television sets, or any source of magnetism. This will downgrade the sound quality and cause noise.
• Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, or leave them in a car parked in direct sunlight.

Care of MDs

Since MDs come in a cartridge which protects the discs inside from fingerprints and dust, you do not have to be overly careful when handling them. However, soiled or damaged cartridges can lead to malfunctions in the unit. Observe the following tips when handling MDs.

• Keep a cartridge in the attached case.
• Do not open the shutter of the cartridge to touch the disc directly. If the disc inside becomes soiled, it is very difficult to clean. The cartridge can also be damaged.
• Close the shutter if it opens while handling or ejecting a disc. Otherwise dust may enter or a disc may become scratched.

SPECIFICATIONS

Main unit CX-NH33MD
FM tuner section
Tuning range	87.5 MHz to 108 MHz
Usable sensitivity (IHF)	13.2 dBf
Antenna terminals	75 ohms (unbalanced)
AM tuner section
Tuning range	530 kHz to 1710 kHz (10 kHz step)
	531 kHz to 1602 kHz (9 kHz step)
Usable sensitivity	350 μV/m
Antenna	Loop antenna
Amplifier section
Power output	30 W + 30 W (50 Hz - 20 kHz, THD less than 1%, 6 ohms)
Total harmonic distortion	0.05% (15 W, 1 kHz, 6 ohms, DIN AUDIO)
Inputs	VIDEO/AUX: 500 mV DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) jack
Outputs	SPEAKERS: accept speakers of 6 ohms or more PHONES (stereo jack): accepts headphones of 32 ohms or more CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack
Cassette deck section
Track format	4 tracks, 2 channels stereo
Frequency response	50 Hz - 15000 Hz
Recording system	AC bias
Heads	Deck 1: Playback head × 1 Deck 2: Recording/playback head × 1, Erase head × 1
Compact disc player section
Laser	Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)
D-A converter	1 bit dual
Signal-to-noise ratio	85 dB (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Harmonic distortion	0.05% (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Wow and flutter	Unmeasurable
General
Power requirements	120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption	90 W
Dimensions of main unit	260 × 329 × 345.5 mm
(W × H × D)	(10^1/4 × 13 × 13/8 in.)
Weight of main unit	7.0 kg (15 lbs. 7 oz.)
MD recorder section
Scanning method	Non-contact optical scanner (Semiconductor laser application)
Recording system	Magnetic polarity modulation overwrite system
Rotation speed	Aprox. 400 - 900 rpm (CLV)
Sampling frequency	44.1 kHz
No. of channels	Stereo: 2 channels
	Monaural: 1 channel
A-D, D-A converter	1-bit
Frequency	20 - 20000 Hz +0.5 - -1.5 dB
Wow and flutter	Unmeasurable

Speaker system SX-NH33

Cabinet type	3 way, bass reflex (magnetic shielded type)
Speakers	Woofer:160 mm (63/8 in.) cone typeTweeter:60 mm (2 in.) cone typeSuper tweeter:20 mm (13/16 in.) ceramic type
Impedance	6 ohms
Output sound pressure level	87 dB/W/m
Dimensions (W × H × D)	235 × 324 × 240 mm(93/8 × 127/8 × 91/2 in.)
Weight	3.4 kg (7 lbs 8 oz.)

Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.

US AND FOREIGN PATENTS LICENSED FROM DOLBY LABORATORIES LICENSING CORPORATION.

COPYRIGHT

Please check the laws on copyright relating to recordings from discs, radio or external tape for the country in which the machine is being used.

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.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency 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 equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 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.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician 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.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If the unit fails to perform as described in these Operating Instructions, check the following guide.

GENERAL

There is no sound.

Is the AC cord connected properly?
Is there a bad connection? ( page 3)
- There may be a short circuit in the speaker terminals.

Disconnect the AC cord, then correct the speaker connections.

Was an incorrect function button pressed?

Sound is emitted from one speaker only.

Is the other speaker disconnected?

An erroneous display or a malfunction occurs.

Reset the unit as stated below.

TUNER SECTION

There is constant, wave-like static.

• Is the antenna connected properly? (→ page 4)
  Is the signal weak?

Connect an outdoor antenna.

The reception contains noise interferences or the sound is distorted.

• Is the system picking up external noise or multipath distortion?
  Change the orientation of the antenna.
  Move the unit away from other electrical appliances.

CASSETTE DECK SECTION

The tape does not run.

Is deck 2 in pause mode? ( page 9)

The sound is off-balance or not adequately high.

Is the playback head dirty? ( page 33)

Recording is not possible.

Is the erasure prevention tab on the tape broken off? (→ page 10)
Is the recording head dirty? (→ page 33)

Erasure is not possible.

Is the erasure head dirty? ( page 33)
Is a metal tape or CrO_2 tape being used?

High frequency sound is not emitted.

• Is the recording/playback head dirty? (→ page 33)

CD PLAYER SECTION

The CD player does not play.

Is the disc correctly inserted? ( page 11)
Is the disc dirty? ( page 33)
Is the lens affected by condensation?

Wait approximately one hour and try again.

To reset

If an unusual condition occurs in the display window or the cassette decks, reset the unit as follows.

1 Press POWER to turn off the power.
2 Press POWER to turn the power back on while pressing

CLEAR. Everything stored in memory after purchase is

canceled.

If the power cannot be turned off in step 1 because of a malfunction, reset by disconnecting the AC cord, and connect it again. Then carry out step 2.

MD RECORDER SECTION

The MD recorder can not be operated

• Is there a disc inside the unit.

Insert a disc.
Is the lens affected by condensation?

Wait approximately one hour and try again.

Sound is noisy

Is the unit placed close to an object with a strong magnetic field such as a television?
Move the unit away from the television.

Sound is intermittent

Is the unit placed on an unstable surface with a lot of vibration?
Place the unit on a stable surface with no vibration.

Recording is not possible

• Is CD MD pressed when attempting to record from a source other than a CD.
  Is a prerecorded disc inserted?

Change to a recordable disc.

• Is the disc protected by the record-protected tab on the disc?

( page 22)

MD GUIDE MESSAGES

Message	Cause	Solution
Blank Disc	Nothing is recorded on the disc.	—
Can't Edit	The disc is record-protected.	Slide the record-protect tab on the disc. (See page 22.)
	Tracks are too short to be joined.	See "THE LIMITATIONS OF MD" on page 24.
	The combine function was used while playing back the first track.	Disabled.
	The divide function was used at the beginning of the track.
	The combine function was used to join a track recorded in monaural with a track recorded in stereo.
	Programmed play or random play is activated.	Cancel the programmed play or random play.
Disc Error	The disc is damaged by scratches.	Replace the disc.
	The unit received a strong shock during a TOC reading.	Do not subject the disc to strong shock during a TOC reading.
Disc Full	There is not enough time remaining on the disc to record.	Replace the disc with another recordable disc.
Temp Over	The temperature of the unit is too high.	Leave the unit in a cool place for a while before operating it again.
	The surrounding temperature is too high or too low.	Operate the unit at moderate room temperature.
Emergency	The unit operates abnormally due to a scratched disc or a strong shock.	Replace the disc. Do not subject the disc to a strong shock.
PB Disc	There is an attempt to record or edit a prerecorded music disc (optical disc).	Replace the disc with a recordable one.
Protected	The disc is record-protected.	Slide the record-protect tab on the disc. (See page 22.)
TOC Full	There are too many tracks or emphasis data to be recorded or edited, or there is no room on the disc.	Erase tracks.
Mecha Error	Error occurs in the loading mechanism. (All functions except the POWER will be disabled.)	Turn the power off and disconnect the AC cord once. Then turn it on again. If this message still appears, consult your local Aiwa dealer.
Can't Copy	Dubbing is prohibited by the SCMS standard.	—
No Signal	The digital connecting cord (optical) is not plugged in properly.	Plug it in properly.
MD Error	A trouble occurs in the MD unit.	Refer to your local Aiwa dealer.
UTOC Error	TOC data is not registered correctly due to a strong shock.	All the functions except "ERASING ALL TRACKS" function (page 28) cannot be performed. Replace the disc. Do not subject the disc to a strong shock during TOC reading or TOC recording.

ADVERTENCIA

PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O SACUDidas ELECTRICAS, NO EXPONGA ESTE APARATO A LA LLUVIA N A LA HUMEDAD.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

"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."

SINTONIZATION MANUAL

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TOMA CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

TOMA DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL)

30 W + 30 W (50 Hz - 20 kHz,

0.05% (15 W, 1 kHz, 6 ohmios,

DIN AUDIO)

Toma DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL)

Mode DEMO (Demonstration)

PRESE CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

PRISE DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL)

Display 6
CD tray. 11
10 VOLUME 6

GEO 6

T-BASS 6

I ISET. 5,8,11,15,21-23,25,26

CLEAR 5,8-11,13,15,16-19,22
23.26.28

DIR/PRESET 5,8-11,13,25

TUNING DOWNUP....7-9,15,17,18,25,26,32

2 MULTI JOG 8,9,11,13,15,21-23,25-28

ENTER 9,10,15,21-23,25-28

MDEDIT 26-28

DISP 13,19

MODE 9,10,15,21-23,25

Name/Nombre/Nom Page/Pagina/Page

EJECT 9,10,13,15,16-18
DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3. 11,12,17,18,20
0-9,+10 8,11-14,17,18,20,25,27 28

1/EDIT CHECK 11,13,17,18
2/PRGM 12,14,20
3/RANDOM/REPEAT 11-13
4/GEQ 6
6/T-BASS 6
7/TIMER 29,30
8/SLEEP 31
9/CLOCK 29
10/MONO TUNER 7
+10/BAND 8

15 SHIFT 5-8,11-14,17,18,29,31

TUNING↓DOWNHUP.11-14,17,18,29-31

PRESET 5,11,12,14
■CLEAR 11-14,29
ISET. 11-13,29,30

FUNCTION 5
19 POWER 29,30
20 VOLUME 6,29,30