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USER MANUAL XRM88 AIWA

COMPACT DISC STEREO SYSTEM SISTEMA ESTEREO CON REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS CHAINE STEREO AVEC LECTEUR DE DISQUES COMPACTS XR-M88

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES MODE D'EMPLOI

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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.

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.

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 the 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 routed 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 outlet if the unit will not be used for several months or more. When the cord is plugged in, a small amount of current continues to flow to the unit, even when the power 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.

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 unit serviced by a qualified service technician if:

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

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.)
RX-LM88
FD-LM88
SX-LM200

Welcome to the Aiwua Stereo System

Congratulations on your purchase of an Aiwa Stereo System. To optimize the performance of this system, please take the time to read through these Operating Instructions and become familiar with the operating procedures.

Check your accessories

Remote control

AM antenna

FM antenna

Operating Instructions, etc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS 2

PREPARATIONS

CONNECTIONS 4
BEFORE OPERATION 6
SETTING THE CLOCK 7
ECONOMIZING POWER 7
DIMMING THE DISPLAY 7

SOUND

BASIC RECORDING 15
AI EDIT RECORDING 16
PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING 17

TIMER

TIMER PLAY AND TIMER RECORDING 18
SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER 19

OTHER CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 20
LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES 21

GENERAL

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 21
SPECIFICATIONS 22
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 23
PARTS INDEX 24

CONNECTIONS

Before connecting the AC cord

The rated voltage of your system shown on the bottom of the.
tuner/amplifier unit 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.
• There are no differences between the front speakers. Both speakers can be connected as L (Left) or R (Right).

1 Place the CD/tape unit on top of the tuner/ amplifier unit and plug in the connector of the flat cable as shown below.

Note that the connector can be plugged in in only one direction with the flat cable facing left.

After plugging in the connector, allow adequate clearance between the flat cable and the ventilation openings.

2 Connect the speaker cords to the speakers.

Connect the cords with the white stripes to terminals and the other cords to terminals.

3 Connect the speaker cords to the tuner/amplifier unit.

The cords with the white stripes should be connected to the terminals and the other cords to the terminals.

4 Connect the supplied antennas.

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

5 Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.

NOTE

Do not short-circuit the and speaker cord leads; otherwise the sound may become inaudible or the system may be turned off. If this happens, disconnect the AC cord from the AC outlet and re-connect the speaker cords correctly. Connect then the AC cord and turn the system on again.

To stand the AM antenna on a surface

Fix the claw to the slot.

To position the antennas

FM feeder antenna:

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

AM loop antenna:

Position to find the best direction.

NOTE

• Do not connect any speakers to the system other than the supplied ones.
• Do not leave objects generating magnetism near the speakers.
• Do not bring the FM antenna near metal objects or curtain rails.
• Do not bring the AM antenna near other optional equipment, the stereo system itself, the AC cord or speaker cords, since noise will be picked up.
• Do not unwind the AM antenna wire.

CONCERNING THE DISPLAY WINDOW'S DEMO DISPLAY

When the power cord is plugged into an electrical outlet for the first time after purchase, a demo display will appear in the display window. When the power is turned on, the demo display will end. When the power is turned off, the demo display will appear again. Until the clock is set, the demo display will appear whenever the power is turned off. (For setting the clock, see page 7.)

When the clock is set

The demo display can be seen by pressing the MODE button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control. This button is used also to dim the display and to set the system in the power economizing mode. See page 7 for detailed explanation.

PLACING THE TWO UNITS SIDE BY SIDE

You may also place the CD/tape and the tuner/amplifier units side by side according to your preference.

In this case, make sure that the flat cable does not obstruct the ventilation openings, as shown below.

Always leave adequate clearance between the flat cable and the ventilation openings.

CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA

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

Connect the outdoor antenna to the FM 75Ω terminals.

To connect other optional equipment page 20.

To turn the system on

Press one of the function buttons (TUNER/BAND, AUX/MD, CD, TAPE) on the remote control.

Playback of the corresponding source starts (Direct Play Function).

The POWER button is also available.

To turn the system off

Press the POWER button again.

Using the headphones

Connect headphones with a stereo mini plug (Ø3.5 mm, 1/8 inch) to the PHONES jack.

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

To use the FUNCTION button on the CD/tape unit

The FUNCTION button on the CD/tape unit substitutes for the function buttons (TUNER/BAND, AUX/MD, CD, TAPE) on the remote control. Each time the FUNCTION button is pressed while power is on, the next function is selected cyclically.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

Inserting batteries

• Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries.

When to replace the batteries

The maximum operational distance between the remote control and the sensor on the CD/tape unit should be approximately 5 meters (16 feet). When this distance decreases, replace the batteries with new ones.

Opening and closing the top cover

When to use the remote control

Some operations can be performed using the buttons on the remote control only, while others can be performed using the buttons on the CD/tape unit as well as on the remote control.

This instructions manual clearly describes the buttons available for each operation.

NOTE

• The button on the remote control has the same function as that of the button on the CD/tape unit.

• If the system 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 is exposed to intense light, such as direct sunlight.

• Other remote controls are used nearby (television, etc.)

The number buttons from 1 to 9 also have the functions indicated on the plate above them. To use these functions, press the buttons while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control.

1 Press the button while the power is turned off, or press the CLOCK button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control.

The clock flashes on the display.

2 While the clock is displayed (for 4 seconds), press the or button to designate the time.

Pressing the button once will move the time back by 1 minute, and pressing the button once will advance the time by 1 minute.

Holding these buttons down will vary the time in 10-minute units.

To switch to the 24-hour standard, press the button.

To restore the 12-hour standard, press the button again. If you do not start setting the time within 4 seconds The clock starts and becomes darker.

To set the clock, press the button, or press the CLOCK button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control.

The clock becomes brighter and the and buttons become available.

3 Press the II button.

The clock starts from 00 seconds.

When the clock is set for the first time after purchase

Everything on the display will clear.

This is because the power economizing mode of the system is activated, and is not a malfunction.

The power economizing mode can be canceled. See "ECONOMIZING POWER" for details.

To display the current time

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

While the clock is displayed, you can reset it by pressing the or button. In this case, press the button in the end.

ECONOMIZING POWER

This system allows you to regulate its power consumption by displaying nothing on the display while the power is off. This is called the power economizing mode.

Press the MODE button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control with the power turned off.

Each press of this button changes the display status as follows:

Power economizing mode
2 Demo display (power economizing mode canceled)
一 3 Clock display (power economizing mode canceled)

When the power economizing mode is set

"Eco Mode" is displayed for 4 seconds, and everything on the display will clear.

Only the red indicator to the right of the display window lights to show that the power is supplied to the system.

Standby power consumption

If the power economizing mode is activated: 2.5 W

NOTE

If you press the button on the CD/tape unit (or the button on the remote control) with the power turned off, the power economizing mode, if activated, will be canceled and the demo display appears.

DIMMING THE DISPLAY

This system allows you to change the brightness of the display window according to your preference.

Press the MODE button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control with the power turned on.

Each press of this button changes the display status as follows:

Brighter display
Darker display
③ Demo display

If the power is turned off after changing the display brightness, the display returns to the last status when the power is turned on the next time.

ADJUSTING THE SOUND

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

Press the VOLUME buttons.

The volume level is shown on the display for 4 seconds. It can be set from 0 (minimum) to 30, and then MAX (maximum).

The volume is memorized even after the power is turned off. However, if the power is turned off when the volume is set to more than 21, it is automatically set to 21 the next time the power is turned on.

ENHANCING THE TREBLE SOUND

The BBE system enhances the clarity of high-frequency sound. Press the BBE button on the remote control.

Each press on the BBE button lets you select one of the three levels, or the off position.

ENHANCING THE BASS SOUND

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

Press the T-BASS button on the remote control.

Each press on the T-BASS button lets you select one of the three levels, or the off position.

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.

EQ (EQUALIZER)

This system provides the following three different kinds.

ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass

POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange

JAZZ: Accented lower frequencies for jazz-type music

Press the EQ button on the remote control.

The graphic curve corresponding to the selected equalization mode appears on the display.

Q SURROUND SYSTEM

The Q SURROUND system built into this system uses only two speakers at the left and right to create an atmosphere that sounds as if you are surrounded by two front speakers and two rear speakers.

Press the Qsurround button on the remote control.

"QSURROUND ON" runs through the display, and the "QSURROUND" indicator appears.

To cancel the Q SURROUND effect

Press the Qsurround button on the remote control.

"QSURROUND OFF" runs through the display, and the "QSURROUND" indicator goes off.

NOTE

The Q SURROUND system does not work in monaural mode.
- When the Q SURROUND system is on, the sound may be distorted at a higher volume. If this happens, turn the volume down.

SOUND ADJUSTMENT DURING RECORDING

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

MANUAL TUNING

1 Press the TUNER/BAND button on the remote control (or the FUNCTION button on the CD/tape unit) repeatedly to select the desired band.

If the power is turned off, the previously tuned station will be played (Direct Play Function).

2 Press the or button 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.

About the level indicator

The above display automatically changes to the level indicator after 4 seconds.

The level indicator shows an approximate playback sound level.

To search for a station quickly (Auto Search)

Keep the or button pressed until the tuner starts searching for a station. After tuning in to a station, the search stops.

To stop the Auto Search manually, press the or button.

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

When an FM stereo broadcast contains noise

Press the MONO button on the remote control.

"MONO" appears on the display.

Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural.

To restore stereo reception, repeat the above again.

To change the AM tuning interval

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

Press the POWER button while pressing the button on the CD/tape unit.

To reset the interval, repeat this procedure.

NOTE

When the AM tuning interval is changed, all preset stations (see "PRESETTING STATIONS") are cleared. The preset stations have to be set again.

To change the display

Press the DISPLAY button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control. With each press of the button, the display changes in the following order.

Level indicator
Frequency of the tuned station (Example: FM 98.00MHz)

The system 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 to a preset station directly.

1 Press the TUNER/BAND button on the remote control (or the FUNCTION button on the CD/tape unit) to select a band. Then, press the or button to select a station.
2 Press the button to store the station.

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

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2.

The next station will not be stored if 32 preset stations have already been stored ("FULL" will be displayed).

PRESET NUMBER TUNING

1 Press the TUNER/BAND button on the remote control or the FUNCTION button on the CD/tape unit to select a band.
2 Press the button on the CD/tape unit or the button on the remote control.

Each time the button is pressed, the next ascending preset number is selected.

Tuning by preset number

1 Press the TUNER/BAND button on the remote control to select a band. (Or use the FUNCTION button on the CD/tape unit.)
2 Press the numbered buttons on the remote control to select a preset number:

Example:

To select preset number 10, press the +10 and 0 buttons. To select preset number 15, press the +10 and 5 buttons.

To clear a preset station

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

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

NOTE

If there is a long period of power failure or disconnection of AC cord, the presetting of the stations is canceled. In this case, preset again.

OPERATION

LOADING A DISC

1 Press the CD button on the remote control (or press the FUNCTION button on the CD/tape unit repeatedly until "CD" appears on the display), then press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc compartment cover.
2 Load a disc with the label side up.

3 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button again to close the disc compartment cover.

Caution

Be sure not to put your fingers in the disc compartment while the disc compartment cover is closing.

PLAYING A DISC

Load a disc.

Press the button on the CD/tape unit or the button on the remote control.

Play of the loaded CD begins with the first track.

Number of track being played

About the level indicator

The above display automatically changes to the level indicator after 4 seconds.

The level indicator shows an approximate playback sound level.

To stop play, press the button.

To pause play, press the button. To resume play, press again. To search for a particular point during playback, keep the or button pressed and release the button at the desired point.

To skip to the beginning of a track during playback, press the or button repeatedly. The system skips forward through the tracks with the button, and skips back with the button.

To remove the disc, stop play and press the OPEN/CLOSE button.

Display window in stop mode

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

Press the CD button on the remote control. The power is turned on and play of the loaded disc begins.

Selecting a track with the remote control

Press the numbered buttons and the +10 button to select a track. Example:

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

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

The selected track starts to play and play continues to the end of that disc.

NOTE

Do not load more than one compact disc in the disc compartment.

To change the display in playback mode

Press the DISPLAY button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control.

Each press on the button changes the display in the following order:

Level indicator

② Track number being played and elapsed playing time (Example: CD 3Tr 3:43)
念 Remaining time of playback (Example: CD-26:15)

RANDOM PLAY

All the tracks on the disc can be played randomly.

Press the RANDOM button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control.

"RANDOM" lights up on the display.

To cancel random play, repeat the above.

NOTE

• Even if the button is pressed, a previously played track cannot be skipped. The system returns to the beginning of the current track only.
• When you select a track with the numbered buttons on the remote control during the random play mode, the selected track starts to play and the random play mode is canceled.

REPEAT PLAY

A single track or all tracks can be played back repeatedly.

While pressing the SHIFT button, press the REPEAT button repeatedly on the remote control.

" lights up when single track repeat play is selected, and " lights up when all tracks repeat play is selected.

To cancel repeat play, repeat the above.

To repeat random play

First activate the random play mode by pressing the RANDOM button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control. Then press the REPEAT button while pressing the SHIFT button so that "→" lights up.

PROGRAMMED PLAY

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

1 Press the PROGRAM button while pressing the SHIFT button in stop mode.

"PRGM" appears on the display.

2 Press the numbered buttons and the +10 button to program a track.

Example:

To select the 12th track, press the +10 and 2 buttons.

To select the 20th track, press the +10 , +10 and 0 buttons.

Total number of selected tracks

Total playing time of the selected tracks

3 Repeat step 2 to program other tracks.

4 Press the button to start play.

To repeat programmed play

After programming the desired tracks, press the REPEAT button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control so that "G" lights up.

Then start programmed play.

To check the program

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

To clear the program

Press the button in stop mode.

To add tracks to the program

Before playing, repeat step 2. The track will be programmed after the last track.

To change the programmed tracks

Clear the program and repeat all the steps again.

NOTE

During programmed play, the RANDOM and numbered buttons do not function.

OPERATION

LOADING A TAPE

• You can select a reverse mode to play back one or both sides.
• Use Type I (normal), Type II (high/ CrO_2 ) or Type IV (metal) tapes for playback.

Press the TAPE button on the remote control (or press the FUNCTION button on the CD/tape unit repeatedly until "TAPE" appears on the display.)

Then insert a tape with the exposed side facing to the right and push it gently until it is loaded automatically inside the unit.

To select a reverse mode

Press the TAPE button on the remote control.

Each time the button is pressed, the reverse mode changes.

To play one side only, select

To play from the side facing upward to the opposite side once only, select 2).

To play both sides repeatedly, select (2).

PLAYING BACK A TAPE

Load a tape.

Press the button on the CD/tape unit or the button on the remote control.

Playback side of the tape

D: The side facing upward is being played (forward).
: The side facing downward is being played (reverse).

About the level indicator

The above display automatically changes to the level indicator after 4 seconds.

The level indicator shows an approximate playback sound level.

To stop play, press the button.

To pause play, press the button. To resume play, press again. To change the playback side, press the button on the CD/tape unit or the button on the remote control in play or pause mode.

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

To eject the loaded tape, press the TAPE EJECT button in stop mode.

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

Press the TAPE button on the remote control. The power is turned on and play of the loaded tape begins.

To set the tape counter to 0000

Press the button in stop mode.

The counter is also set to 0000 when the tape is ejected.

To change the display in playback mode

Press the DISPLAY button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control.

Each press on the button changes the display in the following order:

Level indicator ② Tape counter

(Example: TAPE 0185)

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. (On Type II tapes, take care not to cover the Type II tape detection slot.)

120-minute or longer tapes are extremely thin and easily deformed or damaged. They are not recommended.
- Take up any slack in the tape with a pencil or similar tools before use. Slack tape may break or jam in the mechanism.

BASIC RECORDING

Preparation

• Set the tape to the point where recording will start.
• Use Type I (normal) and Type II (high/ CrO_2 ) tapes for recording.

1 Load the tape to be recorded on into the deck.

Load the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing upward and the exposed side facing to the right.

2 Press the TAPE button on the remote control to select the reverse mode.

To record on one side only, select

To record on both sides, select 工 or (2).

When recording is started from the side facing downward, the tape stops at the end of recording of this side, even if the reverse mode is set to or

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

To record from a radio broadcast, press the TUNER/BAND button on the remote control and tune in to a station.

To record from a CD, press the CD button on the remote control and load a CD.

To record from equipment connected to the AUX IN jacks or the MD IN jacks, press the AUX/MD button repeatedly to display "AUX" or "MD" respectively, and prepare the equipment for playback.

4 Press the REC button on the CD/tape unit to start recording.

To start recording with the remote control, press the REC/REC MUTE button and within 2 seconds, press the button. When recording from a CD, playback and recording start simultaneously.

When recording from connected equipment, start playback.

To stop recording, press the button. When recording from a CD, press the button again to stop playback.

To pause recording, press the button. (Applicable when recording from a radio broadcast or connected equipment.) To resume recording, press again.

INSERTING BLANK SPACES

Insertion of 4-second blank spaces may help you to locate the beginning of the track when the tape is played back on other equipment. (Applicable when the source is radio or connected equipment.)

1 Press the REC/REC MUTE button on the remote control during recording or while in recording pause mode.

"TAPE REC" flashes rapidly for 4 seconds and the tape runs without recording. After 4 seconds, the deck enters the recording pause mode.

2 Press the I button to resume recording.

To insert a blank space of less than 4 seconds, press the REC/REC MUTE button again while "TAPE REC" is flashing rapidly.

To insert blank spaces of more than 4 seconds, after the deck enters recording pause mode, press the REC/REC MUTE button again. Each time the button is pressed, a 4-second blank space is added.

To erase a recording

1 Load the tape to be erased into the deck.
2 Set the tape to the point where the erasure is to be started.
3 Press the AUX/MD button on the remote control, or press repeatedly the FUNCTION button on the CD/tape unit so that "AUX" is displayed. If an optional equipment is connected to the AUX IN jacks, turn it off.
4 Press the REC button on the CD/tape unit to start the erasure.

The AI edit function enables CD recording without worrying about tape length and track length. When a CD is inserted, the unit automatically calculates track lengths. If necessary, the order of tracks 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 Load the tape into the cassette deck.
Load the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing upward.
2 Press the CD button on the remote control, or press repeatedly the FUNCTION button on the CD/ tape unit so that "CD" is displayed, and load the disc.
3 Press the CD EDIT button repeatedly while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control until "EDIT" lights up and "Al" flashes on the display.

4 Press the numbered buttons to designate the tape length.

10 to 99 minutes can be specified.
Example: When using a 60-minute tape, press the 6 and 0 buttons.
In a few seconds, the microcomputer determines the tracks to be recorded on each side of the tape.
The and buttons are also available to designate the tape length.

5 Press the REC button on the CD/tape unit to start recording.

To start recording with the remote control, press the REC/REC MUTE button and within 2 seconds, press the button. The tape is rewound to the beginning of the side facing upward, the lead segment is played through for 10 seconds, and recording starts. When recording on the side facing upward (side A) ends, recording on the opposite side (side B) starts.

To stop recording

Press the button. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.

To clear the edit program

Press the button twice so that "EDIT" disappears on the display.

To check the order of the programmed track numbers

Before recording, press the CD EDIT button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control to select side A or B, and press the button repeatedly.

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 system can program tracks to use the extra time.

NOTE

• Recording is inhibited if the erasure prevention tab on either side of the tape is broken off.
  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 Load the tape into the cassette deck.
Load the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing upward.
2 Press the CD button on the remote control, or press repeatedly the FUNCTION button on the CD/ tape unit so that "CD" is displayed, and load the disc.
3 Press the CD EDIT button repeatedly while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control until "EDIT" lights up and "PRGM" flashes on the display.
4 Press the numbered buttons to designate the tape length.

10 to 99 minutes can be specified.

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

The and buttons are also available to designate the tape length.

5 Press the numbered buttons to program a track.

Example: To select the 10th track, press the numbered buttons +10 and 0.

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 the CD EDIT button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control to select side B and program the tracks for side B.

After confirming B on the display, repeat step 5.

8 Press the REC button on the CD/tape unit to start recording.

To start recording with the remote control, press the REC/REC MUTE button and within 2 seconds, press the button. The tape is rewound to the beginning of the side facing upward, the lead segment is played through for 10 seconds, and recording starts. When recording on the side facing upward (A) ends, recording on the opposite side (B) starts.

To stop recording

Press the button. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.

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

To change the program of each side

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

To clear the edit program

Press the button repeatedly so that "EDIT" disappears on the display.

NOTE

Recording is inhibited if the erasure prevention tab on either side of the tape is broken off.

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

Make sure the clock is set correctly. (See page 7.)

Use the remote control.

1 Prepare the source and recording destination.

To listen to a CD, press the CD button on the remote control and load a CD.

To listen to or record from a radio broadcast, press the TUNER/BAND button on the remote control and tune in to a station.

To listen to or record from the connected equipment, press the AUX/MD button on the remote control repeatedly until the corresponding source appears on the display, and set the timer of the equipment to start playing at the required timer-on time.

2 Press the TIMER button repeatedly while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control to display "TIMER PLAY" (for timer play) or "TIMER REC" (for timer recording).

3 Within 4 seconds, designate the timer-on time by pressing the or button.

Pressing the button once will move the time back by 1 minute, and pressing the button once will advance the time by 1 minute.

Holding these buttons down will vary the time in 10-minute units.

4 Press the I button.

When timer play is selected:

When timer recording is selected:

5 Select the duration for the timer-activated period with the or button.

Timer-activated period

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

6 Press the I button.

If 4 seconds elapse without the button pressed, the timer set in steps 1 through 5 becomes effective.

7 For timer recording, load the tape to record on.

8 Press the POWER button to turn the system off after adjusting the volume and tone.

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

Note, however, that everything on the display will clear if the power economizing mode (see page 7) is activated. To confirm the timer standby mode, press the MODE button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control to turn off the power economizing mode.

When the timer-on time is reached, the system turns on and begins play (or recording) with the selected source.

If the volume level was set to higher than 21 when the power was turned off, it is automatically set to 21 when the system turns on by the timer.

To check the specified time and source

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

To change the timer setting

Set the timer again from the beginning.

To cancel timer standby mode temporarily

Press the TIMER button repeatedly while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control so that "TIMER OFF" is displayed on the display.

To restore the timer standby mode, select "TIMER REC" or "TIMER PLAY" instead of "TIMER OFF."

Using the system while the timer is set

You can use the system normally after setting the timer. Before turning off the power, prepare the source and the recording source, and adjust the volume and tone.

NOTE

• Timer play 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 system. Use an external timer.

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER

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

Use the remote control.

1 Press the SLEEP button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control.
2 Within 4 seconds, press the or button 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.

To check the time remaining until the power is turned off

Press the SLEEP button once while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control. The remaining time is displayed for 4 seconds.

To cancel the sleep timer

Press the SLEEP button twice while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control so that "SLEEP OFF" is displayed.

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.

MD IN JACKS

This system can input analog sound signals from an MD player or MD recorder through these jacks.

Use a cable with RCA phono plugs to connect an MD player/ recorder.

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

NOTE

When using an MD recorder to record the sound of this system (radio or CD), connect the MD recorder to the LINE OUT jacks. This connection enables recording onto an MD in analog signal. To record the CD playback sound of this system in digital signal, connect the MD recorder to the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.

AUX IN JACKS

This system can input analog sound signals through these jacks. Use a cable with RCA phono plugs to connect audio equipment (turntables, LD 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.

LINE OUT JACKS

This system can output analog sound signals for all functions through these jacks.

Use a cable with RCA phono plugs to connect audio equipment. Connect the red plug to the R jack, and the white plug to the L jack.

NOTE

Do not connect equipment to the LINE OUT jacks and AUX INJacks simultaneously.

Otherwise, noise is generated and multifunctions may occur.

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) JACK

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

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

NOTE

When recording the CD digital sound of this system using an external digital equipment such as an MD recorder connected to the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack, proceed as follows to prevent the beginning of the sound to be recorded from being cut.

1 Set the CD/tape unit to the CD playback pause mode.
2 Start recording on the connected equipment.
3 Start playback of the CD on the CD/tape unit.

When DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack is not being used

Attach the supplied dust cap.

SUPER WOOFER JACK

Connect an optional powered sub woofer with a built-in-amplifier to the jack.

LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES

1 Press the AUX/MD button on the remote control repeatedly until corresponding source appears on the display.

To listen to the equipment connected to the AUX IN jack, display "AUX."

To listen to the equipment connected to the MD IN jack, display "MD."

2 Play the corresponding equipment connected.

To change the source name display corresponding to the equipment connected to the AUX IN jack

For the equipment connected to the AUX IN jack, "AUX" is displayed initially. It can be changed to "TV" or "VIDEO" according to the equipment actually connected to the jacks.

Call up "AUX" on the display window and press the POWER button while pressing the button. Each press on the button changes the display in the following order:

NOTE

The FUNCTION button on the CD/tape unit cannot be used to select "MD" or "AUX." Pressing the FUNCTION button only calls up the external source currently selected.

GENERAL

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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

To 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 system.

To clean the heads and tape paths

After every 10 hours of use, clean the heads and tape paths with a commercially available head cleaning cassette.

Care of the system

• Do not give the system a strong shock i.e., drop or hit.
• Do not use the system close to a strong magnetic field such as a television. Doing so may cause malfunctions.

Care of CDs

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

After playing a disc, store the disc in its case. Do not leave the disc 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

STEREO RECEIVER RX-LM88

FM tuner section

Tuning range

Usable sensitivity (IHF)

Antenna terminals

87.5 MHz to 108 MHz

13.2 dBf

75 ohms (unbalanced)

AMtuner section

Tuning range

530 kHz to 1710 kHz (10 kHz step)

531 kHz to 1602 kHz (9 kHz step)

Usable sensitivity

Antenna

350 V/m

Loop antenna

Amplifier section

Power output

16 watts per channel

RMS at 6 ohms, from 65 Hz to

15 kHz, with no more than 1%

Total Harmonic Distortion

0.1% (7 W, 1 kHz, 6 ohms, DIN)

AUDIO)

Total harmonic distortion

SUPER WOOFER:1.4V

SPEAKERS: accept speakers of

6 ohms or more

PHONES (stereo minijack):

accepts headphones of 32 ohms

or more

Outputs

General

Power requirements

Power consumption

Standby power consumption

Dimensions (W× H× D)

Weight

120VAC,60Hz

50W

2.5 W (power economizing mode)

set to ON)

144× 100× 206.5mm

(5^3 / 4 × 4 × 8^1 / 4 in.)

2.7 kg (5 lbs 15 oz)

STEREO CASSETTE DECK/COMPACTDISC PLAYER

FD-LM88

Compact disc player section

Laser

Semiconductor laser ( = 780nm)

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

Cassette deck section

Track format

4 tracks, 2 channels stereo

Frequency response

CrO_2 tape: 50Hz - 16000Hz

Normal tape: 50Hz - 15000Hz

54 dB (CrO_2 tape peak level)

Signal-to-noise ratio

AC bias

Recording system

Recording/playback head × 1

Heads

Erase head × 2

General

Inputs

MD IN: 470 mV

Outputs

AUX IN: 400 mV

DIGITAL OUT

LINE OUT: 400mV

144× 100.6× 203mm

(5^9 / 4× 4× 8 in.)

2 way, bass reflex (magnetic shielded type)

Speakers

Woofer:

100 mm cone type

Tweeter:

25 mm balanced dome type

Impedance

6 ohms

Output sound pressure level

87 dB/W/m

• Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.

BDE

The word "BBE" and the "BBE symbol" are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

Under license from BBE sound, Inc.

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 system 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 4)
Was an incorrect function button pressed?
Sound is emitted from one speaker only.

• Is the other speaker disconnected?

Sound becomes inaudible suddenly.

The protection circuit was activated due to an internal heat build-up. Turn off the power, make sure there is sufficient clearance behind the ventilation openings on the rear, and leave the system until it cools down.

An erroneous display or a malfunction occurs, or an error message appears.

Reset the system as stated below.

TUNER SECTION

There is constant, wave-like static.

Is the antenna connected properly? ( page 5)
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 system away from other electrical appliances.

CD PLAYER SECTION

The CD player does not play.

Is the disc correctly inserted? ( page 11)
Is the disc dirty? ( page 21)
Is the lens affected by condensation?
Wait approximately one hour and try again.

CASSETTE DECK SECTION

The tape does not run.
Is the deck in pause mode? ( page 13)
The sound is off-balance or not adequately high.
Is the playback head dirty? ( page 21)
Recording is not possible.
Is the erasure prevention tab on the tape broken off? ( page 14)
Is the recording head dirty? ( page 21)
Erasure is not possible.
Is the erasure head dirty? ( page 21)
Is a metal tape being used?
High frequency sound is not emitted.
Is the recording/playback head dirty? ( page 21)

To reset

If an unusual condition occurs in the display window, reset the system as follows.

1 Press the POWER button to turn off the power.

2 Press the POWER button to turn the power back on while pressing the button. 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 repeat step 2.

Instructions about each part on the system or remote control are indicated on the pages shown below.

Name

Page

0

CLEAR

1. 11, 13, 15, 16, 17

SET

7,9,10,11,13,15

3REC

15, 16, 17

4 FUNCTION

6

POWER

6,9

6 PHONES

6

DIR/PRESET

10, 11, 13, 15

8 TUNINGDOWN/UP

7,9,10,11,13,16,17

VOLUME + / -

8

OPEN/CLOSE

11

TAPE EJECT

13

Name

Numbered buttons

1/RANDOM

2/REPEAT

3/PROGRAM

4/DISPLAY

5/TIMER

6/SLEEP

7/CLOCK

8/MODE

9/CD EDIT

SHIFT

14 POWER

VOLUME + / -

16 EQ

MONO

18 REC/REC MUTE

Function buttons

TUNER/BAND

AUX/MD

CD

TAPE

TUNINGDOWN/UP

BBE

T-BASS

Qsurround

2 PRESET

24 CLEAR

SET

Page

10, 11, 12, 16, 17

12

12

12

9,12,14

18

19

7

7

16, 17

6

6.18

8

8

9

1. 1. 17

12 × 12

6,9,10

6.21

6,11,16,17

6.13

7,9,10,11,13,16,17,18.

19

8

8

8

10, 11, 12, 13, 15

10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17

7,10,11,13,15,18

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ADVERTENCIA

PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O SACUDIDAS ELECTRICAS, NO EXPONGA Este APARATO A LA LLUVIA NI A LA HUMEDAD.

Paraocularly, the eye is positioned in a horizontal plane.

TOMA DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

L ② Frequence de la station accorded

(Example: FM 98.00MHz)

PRESE DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

Section platine cassette

Format des pistes

Type coffret 2 voies, bass reflex (a blindage

antimagnétique)

Enceintes Woofer:

type cone 100 mm

Tweeter:

type dome equilobre 25 mm

Impedance 6 ohms

10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17

7,9,10,11,13,15

15, 16, 17

6

6.9

6

10, 11, 13, 15

7,9,10,11,13,16,17

8

11

13

Denomination

Touches numériques

1/RANDOM

2/REPEAT

3/PROGRAM

4/DISPLAY

5/TIMER

6/SLEEP

7/CLOCK

8/MODE

9/CD EDIT

SHIFT

14 POWER

VOLUME + / -

EQ

MONO

18 REC/REC MUTE

Touches de fonction

TUNER/BAND

AUX/MD

CD

TAPE

TUNINGDOWN/UP

Page

10, 11, 12, 16, 17

12

12

12

9,12,14

18

19

7

7

16, 17

6

6,18

8

8

9

15, 16, 17

6,9,10

6.21

6,11,16,17

6.13

7,9,10,11,13,16,17,18

19

8

8

8

10, 11, 12, 13, 15

10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17

7,10,11,13,15,18

For assistance and information,

call toll free 1-800-BUY-AIWA. (United States and Puerto Rico)