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USER MANUAL XRM1000 AIWA

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

XR-M1000

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES MODE D'EMPLOI

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F (Francais)

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.)
GE-NM1000
MX-NM1000
DX-NM1000
FX-NM1000
SX-NMT1000

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 outlet.
• 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 power 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 themselves.

Antenna Grounding According to the 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 2

PREPARATIONS

CONNECTIONS 4
REMOTE CONTROL 6
BEFORE OPERATION 6
AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS 7

A GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

PARTS INDEX 8
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER 8
DSP SURROUND 10
RHYTHM PLAY FUNCTION (BEAT MASTER) 12
SETTING THE CLOCK 13
SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER 13
SETTING THE TIMER 14

B STEREO RECEIVER

PARTS INDEX 16
RADIO RECEPTION 16
PRESETTING STATIONS 17
MICROPHONE MIXING (KARAOKE) 18

CD PLAYER

PARTS INDEX 20
CD PLAYING 20
PROGRAMMED PLAY 22
KARAOKE PROGRAM 23

CASSETTE DECK

PARTS INDEX 24
TAPE PLAYBACK 24
CONTINUOUS PLAY 25
BASIC RECORDING 26
DUBBING A TAPE MANUALLY 27
DUBBING THE WHOLE TAPE 27
AI EDIT RECORDING 28
PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING 29

GENERAL

CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 30
LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES 30
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 31
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 32
SPECIFICATIONS 33

CONNECTIONS

Check your system and accessories

① DX-NM1000 Compact disc player
② FX-NM1000 Stereo cassette deck
③ GE-NM1000 Graphic equalizer
④ MX-NM1000 Stereo receiver
⑤ SX-NMT1000 Front speakers

Remote control
AM antenna
FM antenna

Operating Instructions, etc.

Setting up the units

Place the units horizontally as the illustration above. When placing them vertically, refer to the illustration as follows.

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NOTE

• Do not place the stereo cassette deck on the CD player. The top window of the CD player may be damaged.
  Make sure that the stereo cassette deck is placed on the left side of the stereo receiver.

It may generate some noises or may prevent the stereo system from proper functioning if the stereo cassette deck is placed on the right side of or on the stereo receiver, or if the stereo receiver is placed on the stereo cassette deck.

IMPORTANT

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

Before connecting the AC cord

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

Speakers

The speaker placed on the right side of the unit facing you is "the right speaker" and the other one is "the left speaker".

1 Connect the flat cables of DX-NM1000 ① , FX-NM1000 ② and GE-NM1000 ③ to MX-NM1000.

Push the connector until it clicks.

2 Connect the speaker cords to the SX-NMT1000 front speakers.

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

3 Connect the speaker cords to MX-NM1000.

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

PREPARATIONS

4 Connect the supplied antennas.

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

5 Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.

To stand the AM antenna on a surface

Fix the claw to the slot.

To position the antennas

FM antenna:

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

AM antenna:

Position to find the best possible reception.

NOTE

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

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• 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.

To unplug the connector of the flat cable Press the tabs and pull out.

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 30.

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 controls and the sensor on the main unit should be approximately 5 meters (16 feet). When this distance decreases, replace the batteries with new ones.

Using the remote control

The instructions in this manual refer mainly to the buttons on the main unit. Buttons on the remote control with the same names as those on the main unit can be used as well.

NOTE

• If the remote control 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.)

ENGLISH

BEFORE OPERATION

To turn the power on

Press one of the function buttons (TAPE, TUNER, VIDEO/AUX, 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 power off

Press POWER.

Using the headphones

Connect headphones to the PHONES jack with a standard stereoplug ( 6.3mm,1 / 4 inch).

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

ILLUMINATION AND DISPLAY

Flash window

The window on the top of the CD player lights up or flashes while the unit is being powered on. To turn off, press STOP of the CD player while pressing OPEN/CLOSE. To turn back on, repeat the above.

To dim the illumination of the display

1 Press DISPLAY twice so that "DIMMER" is displayed.
2 Within 4 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to select the dimmer mode as follows.

DIMMER 0: The normal display.
DIMMER 1: The illumination of the display is dimmer than usual.
DIMMER 2: The illumination of the display is dimmer than DIMMER 1, and the spectrum analyzer and illumination on the buttons disappear.

To change the spectrum analyzer display

4 patterns of spectrum analyzer display can be shown.

Press DISPLAY once, and turn MULTI JOG within 4 seconds to select the desired spectrum analyzer display.

GAME DEMO

When the AC cord is connected or DEMO is pressed, the display windows start the demonstration and you can enjoy the game Demo.

The demonstration is canceled when the power is turned on.

To play the game Demo

1 Press DEMO so that the game Demo displays.
2 Press TUNING

Three numbers on the display start to run.

3 Press TUNING once.

The number on the left side stops.

4 Press TUNING twice to stop the remaining two numbers.

• You can enjoy the game Demo with game sound while the power is on.

Scoring:

20 points are given to start the game.

If all the numbers are equal, 50 points are added to the score.

If not equal, one point is subtracted.

If the gained points reach 9999, you win.

If the gained points fall to 0, you lose.

To cancel the game Demo

Press DEMO. To re-activate the game Demo, press DEMO again.

To reset the game Demo

Press DEMO twice, then press TUNING. The game starts again.

To mute the game sound

Once, cancel the game Demo by pressing DEMO. Then, keep pressing DEMO until "OFF" is displayed.

To restore the game sound, keep pressing DEMO again until

"ON" is displayed.

NOTE

• During the game Demo, TUNING and TUNING are available only for the game Demo. Cancel the game Demo to use these buttons for the functions such as tuning or presetting a station, etc.
  To change the game sound, see "RHYTHM PLAY FUNCTION" on page 12.
• During the game Demo, some indicators unrelated with the actual operation light up on the display.

AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS

Use the buttons and controls on the stereo receiver or the remote control.

VOLUME

Turn VOLUME on the stereo receiver, or press VOLUME on the remote control.

The volume level is displayed as a number from 0 to MAX (50). The volume level is automatically set to 20 when the power is turned off with the volume level set to 21 or more.

BBE SYSTEM

The BBE system enhances the clarity of high-frequency sound. It also enriches the Karaoke function to make your voice sound clear and pleasant.

Press BBE on the stereo receiver.

Each time it is pressed, the level changes. Select one of the 3 levels, or the off position to suit your preference.

SUPER T-BASS SYSTEM

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

Press T-BASS on the stereo receiver.

Each time it is pressed, the level changes. Select one of the 4 levels, or the off position to suit your preference.

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.

PARTS INDEX

Name	page
1 DEMO	7
2 Display window
3 FREQ DOWN	9
GEQ	8
FREQ UP	9
4 CLOCK/TIMER	13-15
5 DISPLAY	6,7
6 ENTER	9, 11, 12
7 RHYTHM	12
8 DELAY TIME	10,11
SURROUND	10,11
EFFECT	10,11
9 MULTI JOG	6-14

GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

SELECTING THE PROGRAMMED EQUALIZATION CURVE

This unit provides the following 5 different programmed equalization curves.

ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass

POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange

JAZZ: Accented lower frequencies for jazz-type music

CLASSIC: Enriched sound with heavy bass and fine treble.

BGM: Calm tone with suppressed bass and treble.

Press GEO, and turn MULTI JOG to select one of the programmed equalization curves within 4 seconds.

The GEQ mode is displayed cyclically as follows.

To cancel the graphic equalizer

Press GEQ once or twice so that "GEQ OFF" appears on the display of the stereo receiver.

When using the remote control, press GEO repeatedly until "GEQ OFF" is displayed.

SETTING A NEW EQUALIZATION CURVE MANUALLY

The equalization curve can be customized to suit your preference.

1 Press FREQ DOWN or FREQ UP.
2 Within 4 seconds, press FREQ DOWN or FREQ UP repeatedly to select the frequency you want to adjust.

The selected frequency indicator flashes for 4 seconds.

3 Within 8 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to adjust the level of the selected frequency.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to complete the equalization curve.

To cancel the graphic equalizer

Press GEQ once or twice so that "GEQ OFF" appears on the display of the stereo receiver.

When using the remote control, press GEQ repeatedly until "GEQ OFF" is displayed.

MEMORIZING THE NEW EQUALIZATION CURVES

Up to 5 customized equalization curves can be stored as the manual modes M1 - M5.

1 Set a new equalization curve with FREQ DOWN, FREQ UP and MULTI JOG.

See "SETTING A NEW EQUALIZATION CURVE MANUALLY". The created curve is displayed for 8 seconds.

2 Within 4 seconds, press ENTER.

"M 1" indicator flashes on the display for 4 seconds.

If this step is not completed within 4 seconds, press GEO first to display "GEQ ON". Then press ENTER within 4 seconds.
3 Within 8 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to select one of the manual modes M1 - M5 to store the curve.
4 Within 8 seconds, press ENTER.

The new equalization curve is stored.

To select the stored equalization curve

Press GEO, and turn MULTI JOG to select one of the manual modes M1 - M5 within 4 seconds.

DSP SURROUND

The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) SURROUND adjusts the delay time, the input mode and the feedback level to give a resonant surround sound, allowing you to enjoy the real sound presence of different environments.

This unit has been programmed with 5 different SURROUND modes. You can also create and memorize up to 5 of your own surround settings.

SELECTING A PROGRAMMED DSP SURROUND MODE

When you select the programmed DSP SURROUND mode, the sound presence of a disco (DISCO), live music performance (LIVE), movie theater (MOVIE), concert hall (HALL) or arena (ARENA) can be chosen.

Press SURROUND, and turn MULTI JOG to select the desired Programmed mode within 4 seconds.

The DSP SURROUND mode is displayed cyclically as follows.

Equalization curves are selected automatically to match the programmed DSP SURROUND modes. For the manual mode, the corresponding number of the manual GEQ mode is selected.

To cancel DSP SURROUND

Press SURROUND once or twice so that "DSP OFF" appears on the stereo receiver.

When the music source is monaural

Select "LIVE" or "MOVIE" to obtain a simulated stereo effect. When "DISCO", "HALL" or "ARENA" is selected, no sound will be heard from the connected surround speakers. (The surround speakers are not supplied. See page 30.)

The elements of the DSP SURROUND sound can be customized.

DELAY TIME (delay time)

Increasing the number in the display increases the delay time and surround effect. "15", "20", "30", "50", "100" or "140" mSec can be selected.

To adjust the delay time

Press DELAY TIME, and turn MULTI JOG to select one of the levels within 8 seconds.

L-R, L+R (input mode)

When L + R is displayed, the surround effect increases, especially in the center.

When "L-R" is displayed, it increases on the outside.

To select an input mode

Press EFFECT once, and turn MULTI JOG to select "L-R" or "L+R" within 8 seconds.

FB (feedback level)

Increasing the number in the display increases the echo. A level from "OFF" (0) to "7" can be selected.

To adjust the level of feedback

Press EFFECT twice, and turn MULTI JOG to select one of the levels within 8 seconds.

To cancel DSP SURROUND

Press SURROUND once or twice so that "DSP OFF" appears on the stereo receiver.

Up to 5 DSP SURROUND sounds can be memorized as the manual modes M1 - M5.

1 Set a new DSP SURROUND sound with DELAY TIME, EFFECT, and MULTI JOG.

See "SETTING A NEW DSP SURROUND SOUND MANUALLY".

2 Within 8 seconds, press ENTER.

The pointer " 一 ^ 一 flashes to select one of the manual modes M1-M5.

• If this step is not completed within 8 seconds, press SURROUND first to display "DSP ON" on the stereo receiver. Then press ENTER within 4 seconds.

3 Within 8 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to select one of the manual modes M1 - M5.

4 Within 8 seconds, press ENTER.

The new DSP SURROUND sound is memorized.

To select the stored DSP SURROUND sound

Press SURROUND, and turn MULTI JOG to select one of the manual modes M1 - M5 within 4 seconds.

At this time the corresponding graphic equalizer mode is selected automatically.

NOTE

When the MIC or ECHO level is changed (page 18), the DSP SURROUND mode is automatically canceled.

RHYTHM PLAY FUNCTION (BEAT MASTER)

You can add extra beat to your music.

Refer to the display information on the stereo receiver.

TO SELECT A RHYTHM PATTERN

1 Press MULTI JOG.

One of the rhythm patterns is displayed.

2 Turn MULTI JOG to select the desired rhythm pattern.

The rhythm pattern is displayed cyclically as follows.

To change the tempo of the selected rhythm pattern Press RHYTHM once while the selected rhythm pattern is displayed, then turn MULTI JOG to select the rhythm tempo. The rhythm tempo can be changed from 90 to 160.

To change the volume level of the selected rhythm pattern Press RHYTHM twice while the selected rhythm pattern is displayed, then turn MULTI JOG to select the volume level. The volume level can be changed from 1 to 4.

To cancel the rhythm play function Press MULTI JOG.

To restart the rhythm play function

Press MULTI JOG again. The rhythm pattern selected the last time begins.

NOTE

• When the GAME pattern is selected, the rhythm tempo and the rhythm volume level cannot be changed.
  The signal output from LINE OUT jack is affected with the rhythm play function.

SETTING THE CLOCK

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER once, then press ENTER within 6 seconds.

2 Turn MULTI JOG to designate the hour, then press ENTER.

The hour stops flashing and the minute starts flashing.

3 Turn MULTI JOG to designate the minute, then press ENTER.

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

To switch to the 24-hour standard

Press the CLOCK/TIMER and then press MULTI JOG within 6 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.

• CLOCK on the remote control is also available instead of CLOCK/ TIMER.
• ISET on the remote control is also available instead of ENTER.
• or on the remote control is also available instead of MULTI JOG.

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER

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

Use the remote control.

1 Press SLEEP.

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.

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

To cancel the sleep timer

Press SLEEP twice so that "SLEEP" on the display disappears.

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.

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER twice so that appears on the display, then press ENTER within 6 seconds.

① appears and the hour flashes.

NOTE

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

When using the remote control, press TIMER once so that appears on the display, then press ISET within 6 seconds.

2 Designate the hour of the timer-on time by turning MULTI JOG, then press ENTER.

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 Turn MULTI JOG to select a source, then press ENTER.

The source is displayed as follows.

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

4 Select the duration for the timer-activated period with MULTI JOG, then press ENTER.

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 to a station.

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

② 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 20 when the power is turned off with the volume level set to 21 or more.

To check the specified time and source

Press CLOCK/TIMER twice (or TIMER once on the remote control). The timer-on time, the selected source name and the duration for the timer-activated period are displayed for 6 seconds.

To cancel timer standby mode temporarily

Press CLOCK/TIMER (or TIMER on the remote control) repeatedly until ① or ②REC disappears on the display.

To restore the timer standby mode, press CLOCK/TIMER (or TIMER on the remote control) repeatedly to display or REC.

Using the unit while the timer is set

You can use the unit normally after setting the timer.

Before turning off the power, carry out 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

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

Press CLOCK/TIMER three times so that REC appears on the display, then press ENTER within 6 seconds. Carry out the steps of "SETTING THE TIMER" from step 2 and insert the tape to be recorded on into deck 2 after step 5.

When using the remote control

Press TIMER twice so that REC appears on the display, then press ISET within 6 seconds.

To check the specified time and source

Press CLOCK/TIMER three times (or press TIMER twice on the remote control). The timer-on time, the selected source name and the duration for the timer-activated period are displayed for 6 seconds.

PARTS INDEX

Name	page
① POWER	6,17,32
② TAPE DECK1/2	6,24-27
TUNER BAND	6,16,17
VIDEO/AUX	6,30
CD	6,20,28,29
MD	6,30
③ Display window
④ T-BASS	7
⑤ BBE	7
⑥ KARAOKE	19
⑦ ECHO	18
⑧ MIC	18
⑨ PHONES	6
⑩ TUNING/PRESET	16,17
⑪ SET	17
⑫ √, ∧ TUNING/PRESET	7,16,17
⑬ VOLUME	7,18
⑭ MIC 1,2	18

RADIO RECEPTION

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 TUNING/PRESET once or twice so that "PRESET NO." in the display disappears.
3 Press TUNING or TUNING 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, (()) is displayed.

When you use the remote control, press or

To search for a station quickly (Auto Search)

In step 3 keep or pressed until the frequency starts to change rapidly. After tuning in to a station, the search stops.
To stop the Auto Search manually, press or .
The Auto Search may not stop at stations with very weak signals.

When an FM stereo broadcast contains noise

Press MONOTUNER on the remote control so that "MONO" appears on the display.

Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural.

To restore stereo reception, press MONOTUNER so that "STEREO" appears.

PRESETTING STATIONS

The unit can store a total of 32 preset stations. When a station is stored, a preset number is assigned to the station. Use the preset number to tune in to a preset station directly.

1 Press TUNING/PRESET once or twice so that "PRESET NO." in the display disappears.
2 Press TUNER BAND to select a band, and press TUNING or TUNING to select a station.

3 Press SET to store the station.

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

4 Repeat steps 1 to 3.

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

NOTE

If power is interrupted for more than approximately 24 hours, preset stations stored in memory after purchase need to be reset.

PRESET NUMBER TUNING

Use the remote control to select the preset number directly.

1 Press TUNER BAND to select a band.

2 Press numbered buttons 0-9 and +10 to select a preset number.

"PRESET NO." appears in the display.

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

1 Press TUNER BAND to select a band.
2 Press TUNING/PRESET repeatedly so that "PRESET NO." appears on the display.
3 Press TUNING or TUNING to select a station.

To clear a preset station

Select the preset number of the station to be cleared. Then, press SET. The frequency flashes. Then press SET again within 4 seconds.

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

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.

Two microphones (not supplied) can be connected to this unit, allowing you to sing along to music sources. Use microphones with mini plugs ( 3.5mm,1 / 8 inch).

1 Connect your microphones to MIC 1 and MIC 2 jacks.

2 Press one of the function buttons to select the source to be mixed, and play the source.
3 Adjust the volume and tone of the source.
4 Press MIC and turn VOLUME within 4 seconds to adjust the microphone volume.

The microphone volume can be selected from 1 to MAX (7) or OFF (cancel).

The volume of both microphones is adjusted simultaneously.

5 Press ECHO and turn VOLUME within 4 seconds to adjust the echo level.

The echo level can be selected from 1 to MAX (7) or OFF (cancel).

To change the delay time of echo

Hold down ECHO while the echo is on.

"ECHO-L" (Long) and "ECHO-M" (Middle) are displayed alternately. At the desired position, release the button.

To record microphone sound mixed with source sound. Follow the procedure for recording from the sound source (see page 26).

SYNC DUB cannot be used for mixing.

When the microphones are not being used

Set the microphone volume and echo level to OFF and remove the microphones from MIC jacks.

NOTE

• When the MIC or ECHO level is changed, the SURROUND mode is automatically canceled.
• If a microphone is held too near the speakers, a howling sound may be produced. In this case, hold the microphone away from the speakers, or decrease the microphone volume.
• If sound through the microphone is extremely loud, it may be distorted. In this case, decrease the microphone volume.
• When the function is changed, the microphone volume and echo are set to off.

Recommended microphones

The use of unidirectional type microphones is recommended to prevent howling. Contact your local Aiwa dealer for details.

VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX FUNCTIONS

This unit can use discs or tapes as Karaoke sources.

Use the Vocal fader function for ordinary discs or tapes.

Use the Multiplex function for multi audio discs or tapes.

Press KARAOKE repeatedly to select the vocal fader or multiplex function.

Each time KARAOKE is pressed, one of these functions is selected cyclically.

① VF (Vocal Fader)

The singer's voice becomes softer than the accompaniment.

② A-VF (Auto Vocal Fader)

The singer's voice becomes softer only while there is audio input through a microphone.

③ MPX-L (Multiplex)

Only the sound on the left channel is heard from both speakers, and the sound on the right channel is muted.

④ A-MPX (Auto Multiplex)

The sound on the left channel is heard from both speakers, and the sound on the right channel is muted only while there is audio input through a microphone.

⑤ VF OFF (Cancel)

To change the time lag setting in Auto Vocal Fader or Auto Multiplex function

The muted singer's voice can be restored faster.

When Auto Vocal Fader or Auto Multiplex is selected, "A-VF" or "A-MPX" is displayed for 4 seconds and changes to the selected function name. After the selected function name is displayed, hold down KARAOKE until FAST is displayed.

To return to the initial setting, select SLOW.

When the power is turned off, SLOW is restored.

To change the audible channel in Multiplex function

Only the sound on the right channel can be heard from both speakers.

When Multiplex is selected, "MPX-L" is displayed for 4 seconds and changes to the selected function name. After the selected function name is displayed, hold down KARAOKE until "MPXR" is displayed.

To return to the initial setting, select "MPX-L".

When the power is turned off, "MPX-L" is restored.

NOTE

• The Karaoke functions may not operate correctly with the following kinds of CDs or tapes.
• Those with monaural sound
• Those recorded with strong echoes
• Those with the vocal part recorded on the right or left side of the sound width
  While the Karaoke function is on, the sound is output as monaural.
• When the function is changed, the Karaoke function is canceled.

PARTS INDEX

Name page

1	Disc compartment
2	DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3	21,28,29
3	DISC CHANGE	20,21
4	△OPEN/CLOSE	20,21
5	Display window
6	■STOP	21,23
7	←, ➔SKIP/SEARCH	21,23
8	▶PLAY/PAUSE	21,22

CD PLAYING

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.

Tray number of the disc to be played
Total number of tracks

PLAYING DISCS

Load discs.

To play all discs in the disc compartment, press PLAY/PAUSE (or PLAY on the remote control). 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.

• When the selected button is pressed once more, all the discs in the disc compartment are played once continuously.

To begin play with the remote control

Press DISC DIRECT PLAY, then press numbered buttons 1-3 within 3 seconds to select a disc.

To stop play, press STOP (or CLEAR on the remote control).

To pause play, press IIPLAY/PAUSE (or ISET on the remote control). 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 during playback, press or repeatedly.

To remove discs, press OPEN/CLOSE.

To start play when the power is off (Direct Play Function) Press CD on the stereo receiver. The power is turned on and play of the loaded disc(s) begins.

When OPEN/CLOSE or DISC CHANGE is pressed, the power is also turned on and the disc compartment is opened.

To check the remaining time

During play, press EDIT/CHECK on the remote control. The amount of time remaining until all tracks of the disc 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, then press numbered buttons 1-3 within 3 seconds to select a disc.
2 Press numbered buttons 0-9 and +10 to select a track. Example:

To select the 25th track, press +10 , +10 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 onto 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 on the remote control.

Each time it is pressed, the function can be selected cyclically. RANDOM play — “RANDOM” is highlighted on the display.

REPEAT play — "REPEAT" is highlighted on the display. RANDOM/REPEAT play — "RANDOM" and "REPEAT" are highlighted on the display.

Cancel - The highlighted indicators "RANDOM" and "REPEAT" disappear from the display.

To play all discs, press PLAY (or IPLAY/PAUSE on the CD player) to start play.

To play a single disc, press DISC DIRECT PLAY and press numbered buttons 1-3 within 3 seconds (or DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 on the CD player) to select a disc.

NOTE

During random play it is not possible to skip to the previously played track with .

PROGRAMMED PLAY

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

Use the remote control.

1 Press CD and insert the discs.
2 Press PRGM twice in stop mode.

"PRGM" is highlighted.

• When the PRGM is pressed once in step 1, the unit enters the KARAOKE PROGRAM (page 23).

3 Press DISC DIRECT PLAY, then press numbered buttons 1-3 within 3 seconds to select a disc.

Go to the next step when the tray stops rotating.

4 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.

Selected track number

Total numbers of selected tracks

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program other tracks.
6 Press (or PLAY/PAUSE on the CD player) 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 STOP (or CLEAR on the remote control) in stop mode.

To add tracks to the program

Repeat steps 3 and 4 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. "REPEAT" is highlighted on the display.

NOTE

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

KARAOKE PROGRAM

Before or during CD play, you can reserve up to 15 tracks to be played after the current track. Each reservation is cleared when it finishes playing.

Use the remote control.

1 Press CD and insert the discs into the CD player.
2 Press PRGM once in stop mode.

3 Press DISC DIRECT PLAY, then press numbered buttons 1-3 within 3 seconds to select a disc. Then, press numbered buttons 0-9 and +10 to program a track.

4 Repeat step 3 to reserve other tracks.
5 Press (or PLAY/PAUSE on the CD player) to start play.

After a track is played, it is cleared from the program.

To add a reservation during play

Repeat step 3.

To check the reserved tracks

Press EDIT/CHECK repeatedly. Each time it is pressed, the disc number and track number are displayed in the reserved order.

To stop play

Press STOP (or CLEAR on the remote control).

When (or IPLAY/PAUSE on the CD player) is pressed to restart, the play last track started will be replayed.

To skip a current track

Press. The skipped track is cleared from the program.

To clear all the reservations

Press repeatedly until "d P0" is displayed.

Press it once more to cancel the Karaoke programs. The display returns to that of CD play.

NO

• If the reserved track number does not exist on the selected disc, the unit stops playing and the display flashes.
  In this case, press to skip the error track. Then press (or IPLAY/PAUSE on the CD player) to start play with the next reserved track.
• When PRGM is pressed repeatedly in step 2, PRGM is highlighted and the unit enters the CD program play mode (page 22).

To cancel program play, press STOP (or CLEAR on the remote control).

To use microphones and the Karaoke function, see "MICROPHONE MIXING (KARAOKE)" on page 18.

PARTS INDEX

Name

page

EJECT (for deck 1)
Deck 1
Deck 2
EJECT (for deck 2)
DOLBY NR 25-29
REV MODE (DECK 2) 24-26
SYNC DUB NORM/HIGH 27
REC/REC MUTE 26-29
II PAUSE 25.26

IMS 25
PLAY/DIR 25
STOP 25-29

The display information of the cassette decks is shown on the display of the stereo receiver.

TAPE PLAYBACK

INSERTING TAPES

• 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), Type II (high/ CrO_2 ) or Type IV (metal) tapes for playback.

Press EJECT to open the cassette holder.

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

To select a reverse mode (deck 2 only)

Each time REV MODE is pressed, the reverse mode changes.

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

PLAYING BACK A TAPE

Insert a tape.

1 Press DOLBY NR and turn Dolby NR on or off to match the playback tape.

For tapes recorded with DOLBY NR, turn on NR. For tapes recorded without DOLBY NR, turn off NR.

2 Press PLAY/DIR to start play.

*Playback side indicator

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

To begin play with the remote control

Press TAPE on the stereo receiver or on the remote control first. Then, press PLAY on the remote control to start play.

When tapes are loaded in both decks

Press TAPE first to select a deck.

The selected deck number is displayed.

To stop play, press STOP (or CLEAR on the remote control). To pause play, press I PAUSE (or I SET on the remote control). To resume play, press again.

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

To fast forward or rewind, press MS or MS. Then press STOP (or CLEAR on the remote control) to stop the tape.

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

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

To set the tape counter to 0000

Press STOP (or CLEAR on the remote control) in stop mode. The counter is also set to 0000 when the cassette holder is opened and closed.

MUSIC SENSOR

If there is a 4-second or longer blank between each track, a search for the beginning of the current or next track during playback can be done easily.

Press MS or >MS during playback referring to the playback side indicator (or on the display.

For example, when IMS is pressed while is displayed, playback of the next track starts.

The music sensor function may not be able to detect tracks under the following conditions:

• Blanks of less than 4 seconds between tracks
• Noisy blanks
• Long passages of low-end sound
• Low overall recording levels

CONTINUOUS PLAY

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 on the stereo receiver to select the deck to be played back first.

3 Press REV MODE to select
4 Press PLAY/DIR to start playback.

Playback continues until STOP is pressed.

BASIC RECORDING

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

Preparation

• Use Type I (normal) and Type II (high/ CrO_2 ) tapes for recording.
• 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 first facing out from the unit.

2 Press REV MODE to select the reverse mode.

To record on one side only, select.
To record on both sides,select or

3 Press DOLBY NR to turn Dolby NR on or off.

To record with DOLBY NR, turn on NR. To record without DOLBY NR, turn off NR.

4 Press function on the stereo receiver (CD, TUNER,VIDEO/AUX or MD) and prepare the source to be recorded.

To record from a CD, press CD and load the disc(s).
To record from a radio broadcast, press TUNER and tune in to a station.
To record from a connected source, press VIDEO/AUX or MD.

5 Press REC/REC MUTE to start recording.

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

To stop recording, press STOP (or CLEAR on the remote control).

To pause recording, press IIPAUSE (or ISET on the remote control). To resume recording, press it again.

Sound adjustment during recording

The output volume and tone (except BBE and Rhythm play function) of the speakers or headphones may be freely varied without affecting the recording.

INSERTING BLANK SPACES

Insertion of 4-second blank spaces enables you to activate the Music Sensor function.

1 Press REC/REC MUTE during recording or while in recording pause mode.

The indicator on the REC/REC MUTE flashes for 4 seconds and the tape runs with no sound recording. After 4 seconds, the deck enters the recording pause mode.

2 Press PAUSE to resume recording.

To insert a blank space of less than 4 seconds, press REC/REC MUTE again while the indicator on REC/REC MUTE is flashing.

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

About cassette tapes

• To prevent accidental erasure, break off the plastic tabs on the cassette tape with a screwdriver or other pointed tool after recording.

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.

DOLBY NR system

The Dolby Noise Reduction system reduces tape hiss noise. For optimum performance when playing back a tape recorded with the DOLBY NR system, turn on the DOLBY NR system.

DUBBING A TAPE MANUALLY

NOTE

• Set the tape to the point where recording will start.
  The reverse mode is automatically set to z

Note that recording will be done on one side of the tape only.

1 Press TAPE on the stereo receiver.

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 DOLBY NR to turn off the Dolby NR. ONR on the display of the stereo receiver disappears.
4 Press TAPE on the stereo receiver to select deck 1.
"TP 1" is displayed.
5 Press REC/REC MUTE to start recording. Playing and recording start simultaneously.

To stop dubbing

Press STOP (or CLEAR on the remote control).

To set the Dolby NR when playing back the dubbed tape Press DOLBY NR and turn Dolby NR on or off to match the original tape.

DUBBING THE WHOLE TAPE

This function allows you to make exact copies of both sides of the original tape. The reverse side of both tapes will start simultaneously as soon as the longer tape has been reversed.

NOTE

• Dubbing does not start from a point halfway in the tape.
  The reverse mode is automatically set to
  The Dolby NR does not affect recording.

1 Press TAPE on the stereo receiver.

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 SYNC DUB once or twice to start recording.

① For recording at normal speed, press it once to display NORM-DUB.
For recording at high speed, press it twice to display HIGH-DUB.

①

2

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

To stop dubbing

Press STOP (or CLEAR on the remote control).

To set the Dolby NR when playing back the dubbed tape Press DOLBY NR and turn Dolby NR on or off to match the original tape.

NOTE

Recording does not start, if the erasure prevention tab on either side of the tape to be recorded on is broken off.

To erase a recording

Make sure the microphone is not connected to this unit and the Rhythm play function (page 12) is canceled.

1 Insert the tape to be erased into deck 2 and press TAPE on the stereo receiver to display "TP 2".
2 Set the tape to the point where the erasure is to be started.
3 Set the reverse mode by pressing REV MODE.
4 Press REC/REC MUTE to start the erasure.

AI EDIT RECORDING

The AI edit recording 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 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 Insert the tape into deck 2, and press DOLBY NR to turn Dolby NR on or off.
Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out from the unit.
2 Press CD on the stereo receiver and load the disc(s).
3 Press EDIT/CHECK on the remote control once.

"EDIT" and "AI" are highlighted.

• When "PRGM" is highlighted, 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 tracks to be recorded on each side of the tape are determined.

• , is also available to designate the tape length.

6 Press REC/REC MUTE to start recording on the first 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 STOP on the cassette deck or on the CD player (or CLEAR on the remote control). Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.

To clear the edit program

Press STOP twice on the CD player (or CLEAR twice on the remote control) in stop mode so that the highlighted indicator "EDIT" on the display disappears.

To check the order of the programmed track numbers

Before recording, press EDIT/CHECK on the remote control to select a side, and press or on the CD player repeatedly.

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 to select a side.
2 Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a disc.
3 Press the numbered buttons on the remote control to select tracks.

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 recording function cannot be used with discs containing 31 tracks or more.
- Recording is inhibited if the erasure prevention tab on either side of the tape is broken off.

GRABACION CON EDICION PROGRAMADA

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

The MX-NM1000 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 toVIDEO/AUX R jack, and the white plug toVIDEO/AUX L jack.

When connecting a turntable

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

MD JACKS

It is recommended that this jack be used to connect an MD player. Use a cable with RCA phono plugs.

Connect the red plug to MD R jack of the MX-NM1000, and the white plug to MD L jack.

LINE OUT JACKS

The MX-NM1000 can output analog sound signals through these jacks.

Use a cable with RCA phono plugs to connect audio equipment with LINE IN (analog input) jacks.

Connect the red plug of a cable to LINE OUT R jack, and the white plug to LINE OUT L jack.

NOTE

Do not connect any equipment to LINE OUT jacks and VIDEO/ AUX jacks simultaneously. Otherwise, noise is generated and malfunction occurs.

SURROUND JACKS

Connect optional surround speakers with 8 to 16 ohm impedance to SURROUND jacks of the MX-NM1000.

SUPER WOOFER JACKS

Connect optional powered sub woofers with built-in amplifier to SUPER WOOFER jacks of the MX-NM1000.

CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) JACK

The DX-NM1000 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 圆 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 ⑧

LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES

To play equipment connected to VIDEO/AUX jacks or MD jacks proceed as follows.

1 PressVIDEO/AUX or MD.

To play the equipment connected toVIDEO/AUX, pressVIDEO/AUX. "VIDEO" appears on the display.

To play the equipment connected to MD, press MD. "MD" appears on the display.

2 Play the connected equipment.

To change a source name in the display

WhenVIDEO/AUX is pressed, "VIDEO" is displayed initially. It can be changed to "AUX" or "TV".

With the power on, press POWER while pressing VIDEO/AUX.

Repeat the procedure to select one of the names.

To adjust the sound level of the external source

When the sound level of the external source is much higher or much lower than that of other function sources, adjust it as follows.

1 PressVIDEO/AUX or MD and play the equipment.

2 Press or A so that the sound level becomes the same as that of the other function sources.

NOTE

During recording, the sound level can not be adjusted.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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

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 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 (deck 2 only), 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 discs

• 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.

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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 4)
- 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?

The output sound is not stereo.

Is the Karaoke function turned on? ( page 19)

An erroneous display or a malfunction occurs.

Reset the unit. See "To reset".

STEREO RECEIVER

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 unit away from other electrical appliances.

CASSETTE DECK

The tape does not run.

Is deck in pause mode? ( page 25)

The sound is off-balance or not adequately high.

• Is the playback head dirty? (→ page 31)

Recording is not possible.

• Is the erasure prevention tab on the tape broken off? (→ page 26)
  Is the recording head dirty? ( page 31)

Erasure is not possible.

Is the erasure head dirty? ( page 31)
Is a metal tape being used?

High frequency sound is not emitted.

Is the recording/playback head dirty? ( page 31)
Is a tape recorded without Dolby NR played back with the Dolby NR system operating? ( page 25)

CD PLAYER

The CD player does not play.

Is the disc correctly placed? ( page 20)
Is the disc dirty? ( page 31)
Is the lens affected by condensation?

→ Wait approximately one hour and try again.

To reset

If an unusual condition occurs in the display windows 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 SET. Everything stored in memory after purchase is canceled.

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

SPECIFICATIONS

STEREO RECEIVER MX-NM1000

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	65 W + 65 W (50 Hz - 20 kHz, THD less than 1%, 6 ohms)
Total harmonic distortion	0.1 % (8 W, 1 kHz, 6 ohms, DIN AUDIO)
Inputs	VIDEO/AUX: 150 mV (adjustable)
	MD: 150 mV (adjustable)
	MIC 1, MIC 2: 1 mV (10 kohms)
Outputs	LINE OUT: 210 mV
	SPEAKERS: accept speakers of 6 ohms or more
	SURROUND SPEAKERS:
	accept speakers of 8 ohms to 16 ohms
	PHONES (stereo jack): accepts headphones of 32 ohms or more
General
Power requirements	120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption	105 W
Dimensions of main unit	260 × 121.5 × 345 mm
(W × H × D)	(10^1/4 × 4^7/8 × 13^5/8 in.)
Weight of main unit	5.8 kg (12 lbs 14 oz.)

CASSETTE DECK FX-NM1000

Track format	4 tracks, 2 channels stereo
Frequency response	Type II (high/CrO2) tape:50 Hz - 16000 HzType I (normal) tape:50 Hz - 15000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio	60 dB (Dolby B NR ON, Type II tape peak level)
Recording system	AC bias
Heads	Deck 1:Playback head × 1Deck 2:Recording/playback head × 1, erase head × 1
Dimensions of main unit(W × H × D)	260 × 121.5 × 318 mm(101/4 × 47/8 × 125/8 in.)
Weight of main unit	1.8 kg (3 lbs 15 oz.)
CD PLAYER DX-NM1000
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
Dimensions of main unit(W × H × D)	260 × 106 × 318 mm(101/4 × 41/4 × 125/8 in.)
Weight of main unit	2.2 kg (4 lbs 14 oz.)
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER GE-NM1000
Dimensions of main unit(W × H × D)	260 × 100.5 × 322 mm(101/4 × 4 × 123/4 in.)
Weight of main unit	1.0 kg (2 lbs 3 oz.)

Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.

BDE SYSTEM

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

Under license from BBE Sound, Inc.

DOLBY NR

Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

"DOLBY" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of 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.

ADVERTENCIA

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

Paraocularly, a macular examination is necessary to confirm the presence of macular degeneration.

Para guitar discos, pulse OPEN/CLOSE.

TOMA CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

⑤ VF-OFF (Annulation)

PRISE CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

For assistance and information,

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