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USER MANUAL NSXA555 AIWA

8Z-NF8-903-11 981106 BMI-U-9 For assistance and information call toll free I-800-BUY-AIWA (United States and Puerto Rico)

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$’j$~ *RQ. SERVICE PERSONNEL.” Owner’s record For your convenience, record the model number and serial number (you will find them on the rear of your set) in the space provided below. Please refer to them when you contact your Aiwa dealer in case of difficulty. Model No. Serial No. (Lot No.) CX-NA555 SX-WNA555 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

Water and moisture — Do not use this unit near water, such as near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like. Heat — Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including heating vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate heat. It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5°C (41“F) or greater than 35°C (95”F). Mounting surface — Place the unit on a flat, even surface. Ventilation — The unit should be situated with adequate space around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured. Allow 10 cm (4 in.) clearance from the rear and the top of the unit, and 5 cm (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. Objects and liquid entry — Take care that objects or liquids do not get inside the unit through the ventilation openings. 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

AA* unit or cart to overturn or fall. 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. 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. 2 ENGLISH4

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. 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

Power lines — When connecting an outdoor antenna, make sure it is located away from power lines. 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, ANS1/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

ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250 PART H)

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Maintenance Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating Instructions. Damaae Reauirina 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. Precautions ........mm.........................................................2 PREPARATIONS CONNECTIONS ....................................................m............ 4 REMOTE CONTROL ...........................................................6 BEFORE OPERATION ........................................................6 SOUND AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS .................................................... 9 GRAPHIC EQUALIZER ......................................................9 RADIO RECEPTION

Back cover ENGLISH 3Check your system and accessories Ksxsx51 CX-NA555 Compact disc stereo cassette receiver SX-WNA555 Front speakersRemote controlAM antennaFM antennaOperating Instructions, etc Before connecting the AC cord The rated voltage of your unit shown on the rear panel is 120 V AC. Check that the rated voltage matches your local voltage.IMPORTANT Connect the speakers, antennas, and all optional equipment first. Then connect the AC cord. There are no differences between the front speakers. Both speakers can be connected as L (left) or R (right). 7 Connect the right speaker to the main unit.

Connect the speaker cord with the plug to the SPEAKERS HIGH FREQ R terminal. @ Connect the speaker cord with the white stripe to the SPEAKERS LOW FREQ R ~ terminal and the black cord to the 0 terminal.

2 Connect the left speaker to the main unit. Connect the speaker cord with plug to the SPEAKERS HIGH FREQ L terminal, and another speaker cord to the SPEAKERS LOW FREQ L terminals in the same manner as step 1.

Connect the supplied antennas. Connect the FM antenna to FM 75 Q terminals and the AM antenna to AM LOOP terminals. FM antenna )T( AM antenna Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet. ~The game Demo will begin when the AC cord is plugged into an AC outlet. See page 8 “Game Demo” for details, To position the antennas FM feeder 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. To stand the AM antenna on a surface Fix the claw to the slot.

● Be sure to connect the speaker cords correctly. Improper’ connections can cause short circuits in SPEAKERS terminals. ● Do not leave objects generating magnetism, such as credit cards, near the speakers, as these objects may be damagecl. ● Do not bring the FM antenna near metal objects or curtain rails. ● Do not bring the AM antenna near other optional equipment, the stereo system itself, the AC cord or speaker cords, since noise will be picked up. ● Do not unwind the AM antenna wire.

CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA

For better FM reception, use of an outdoor antenna is recommended. Connect the outdoor antenna to FM 75 Q terminals.

I To connect other optional equipment+ page 20. I ENGLISH (iInserting batteries Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and insert two R6 (size AA) batteries. R6(AA) When to replace the batteries The maximum operational distance between the remote control and the sensor on the main unit should be approximately 5 meters (16 feet). When this distance decreases, replace the batteries with new ones.

use SHIFT on the remote control Buttons @ have two different functions. One of these functions is indicated on the button, and the other on the plate above the button. To use the function on the button, simply press the button. To use the function on the plate above the button, press the button while pressing SHIFT. To use FUNCTION on the remote control FUNCTION substitutes for the function buttons (TAPE DECK

2, TUNER BAND, VIDEO/AUX, CD) on the main unit. Each time FUNCTION is pressed, the next function is selected cyclically. When tapes are inserted in both decks, each deck is selected with FUNCTION. -/+ ➤ PRESET on the remote control The function is the same as that of E on the main unit

FUNCTION W14 F PRESET ● 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.) ...—— ...._

powER- 1 To turn the power on Press one of the function buttons (TAPE, TUNER, VIDEO/AUX, CD). Playback of the inserted disc or tape begins, or the previously tuned station is received (Direct Play Function). POWER is also available. When the power is turned on, the disc compartment may open and close to reset the unit. To turn the power off Press POWER. Flash window The window on the top of the unit lights up or flashes while the unit is being powered on. To turn off the light of the top window, press ■ while pressing CD. To turn back on, repeat the above. To change the brightness level of the display

Press ECO so that “ECO MODE is displayed. Within 4 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to display “DIM MODE”, and then press ENTER within 4 seconds. Within 4 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to select the dimmer mode as below. The mode will be automatically set after 4 seconds. It will also be set if ENTER is pressed within 4 seconds after step

DIM-OFF: 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. DIMMER 3: The illumination of the display is dimmer than DIMMER 2. The spectrum analyzer, the window on the top of the unit, and the button lamps light off. If the timer recording (page 19) is done with the economizing mode (page7) set to “ON” and the power turns off, the dimmer mode will be set to “DIMMER 3 the next time the power is turned on. 6 ENGLISH,=— -.— Setting this unit to power economizing mode reduces power consumption as follows.

• When the power is turned off, all the display lights turn off. However, if the clock is not set, the game Demo (page 8) will begin when the power is turned off.

• If CD or Tape does not play for 10 minutes or if there is no audio input from any connected external equipment for 10 minutes when VIDEO/AUX is selected as the source, the power shuts off. ● When the power turns on due to timer recording (page 19), the display brightness level is set to “DIMMER 3 (page 6), all button lamps are off, and the volume is set to the minimum level (0).

• The display brightens only when operating the unit. When the unit has not been used for 10 seconds, the brightness level switches to the mode previously selected in “DIM MODE”. (Page

(If the display brightness level is set to “DIM-OFF”, the brightness does not change. When the level is “DIMMER 3, the button lamps are also turned off.) 1 Press ECO. “ECO MODE will be displayed. 2 Press ENTER within 4 seconds. The current power-economizing mode status will be displayed. If the power-economizing mode is OFF: ECO OFF If the power-economizing mode is ON: ECO ON 3 Turn MULTI JOG within 4 seconds to switch the power-economizing mode on “oroff. Example: When “ON” is selected The mode will be automatically set after 4 seconds. It will also be set if ENTER is pressed within 4 seconds after step

To provide reinforcement for the ultra-low frequencies, in addition to the Left/Right 2-channel amplifier used to reproduce mid-to- high-range frequencies, this system incorporates a second IJR 2-channel amplifier just for reproduction of ultra-low frequencies — making it, in effect, a 4-amplifier system, By utilizing discrete amplifiers for mid to-high-frequencies and low frequencies, high- quality sonic reproduction that is virtually free from distortion can be realized. This Multi Amplifier System, which utilizes independent circuitry for the different frequency ranges, enables superb sonic reproduction free from distortion. The built-in subwoofer System has a separate subwoofer cavity area that is part of the loudspeaker cabinet structure, which acts as a sonic filter to cut distortion components. (In the Multi Amplifier System, the ultra-low frequency signals transmitted from their own independent amplifier are reproduced in this area.) This separate construction gives a clear, rich definition to bass reproduction and it can realize clear, well-defined mid-to-high frequency signals. And AIWAS built-in subwoofer system incorporates a subwoofer capable of powerful, satisfying bass performance with true stereo separation.

To view the clock when all the display lights turn off, press CLOCK so that the time is displayed for 4 seconds. ENGLISH 7When the AC cord is plugged into an AC outlet for the first time after purchase, the game Demo will begin in the display. When the power is turned on, the game Demo will end. When the power is turned off, the game Demo will begin again. Until the clock is set, the game Demo will begin whenever the power is turned off. When the clock is set, the game Demo will not begin even if the power is turned off. To start or end game Demo when the clock is set Press E when the power is off, the game Demo will begin. To end the game Demo, press CLOCK. To play the game Demo

To start the game Demo, press F (when the clock is set and the power is turned off) or press POWER to turn off the power (when the clock is not set). Three numbers on the display start to run. Press W once. The number on the left side stops. Press ■ twice to stop the remaining two numbers. 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 O,you lose. To reset the game Demo Press CLOCK, then press - (when the clock is set). Press POWER twice to turn the power on/off (when the clock is not set). The game starts again. To change the probability of equalizing the three numbers Press + or* repeatedly to select one of the three probability levels when playing the game Demo. The tray number indicator in the display changes between 1 and 3. As the tray number increases from 1 to 3, the higher the probability of equalizing. r-1-- 2-+3.l ● While playing the game Demo, ■ , +, - and > are available only for the game Demo. Turn the power on to use these buttons for the functions such as CD playing, etc. ● During the game Demo, some indicators unrelated to the actual operation light up on the display. 8 ENGLISHTurn VOLUME on the main unit, or press VOL on the remote control. The volume level is displayed as a number from Oto 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. The T-BASS system enhances the realism of low-frequency sound. Press T-BASS. Each time it is pressed, the level changes. Select one of the three levels, or the off position to suit your preference. To select with the remote control Press T-BASS while pressing SHIFT. GRAPHIC EQUALIZER (ROCK,POP,CLASSIC) This unit txovides the followina three different equalization curves. ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble a;d bass POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange CLASSIC: Enriched sound with heavy bass and fine treble. Press one of ROCK, POP or CLASSIC. The selected equalization mode is displayed. To cancel the selected mode Press the selected button again. “GEQ OFF is displayed,

To select with the remote control Press GEQ repeatedly while pressing SHIFT. The GEQ mode is displayed cyclically as follows.

Low frequency sound may be distorted when the T-BASS system is used for a disc or tape in which low frequency sound is originally emphasized. In this case, cancel the T-BASS system. Using the headphones Connect headphones to the PHONES jack with a standard stereo plug (06.3 mm, 1/4inch). No sound is output from the speakers while the headphones are plugged in, Sound adjustment during recording The output volume and tone of the speakers or headphones are freely varied without affecting the recording. ENGLISH

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. To select a band with the remote control Press BAND while pressing SHIFT. Press + DOWN or * UP to select a station. Each time the button is pressed, the frequency changes. When a station is received, “TUNE is displayed for 2 seconds. During FM stereo reception, 1110111is displayed. To search for a station quickly (Auto Search) Keep + DOWN or - UP pressed until the frequency starts to change rapidly. After tuning in to a station, the search stops. To stop the Auto Search manually, press + DOWN or * UP. ● The Auto Search may not stop at stations with very weak signals. When an FM stereo broadcast contains noise Press MONO TUNER on the remote control while pressing SHIFT so that “MONO appears on the display. Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural. To restore stereo reception, repeat the above so that “MONO disappears. To change the AM tuning interval The default setting of the AM tuning interval is 10 kHz/step. If you use this unit in an area where the frequency allocation system is 9 kHz/step, change the tuning interval. Press POWER while pressing >. To reset the interval, repeat this procedure.

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

.._. _ —- . .+ 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 TUNER BAND to select a band, and press + DOWN or > UP to select a station. 2 Press II SET to store the station. A preset number beginning from 1 in consecutive order for each band is assigned to the station. Preset number 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2. The next station will not be stored if a total of 32 preset stations for all the bands have already been stored.

“FULL” is displayed if you attempt to store more than 32 preset stations.

PRESET NUMBER TUNING

Use the remote control to select the preset number directly.

Press BAND while pressing SHIFT to select a band. Press numbered buttons O-9 and +1 Oto select a preset number. Example: To select preset number 20, press +10, +10 and O. To select preset number 15, press +10 and 5. Selecting a preset number on the main unit Press TUNER BAND to select a band. Then, press> repeatedly or turn MULTI JOG. Each time E is pressed, the next ascending number is selected. To clear a preset station Select the preset number of the station to be cleared. Thenr press ■ CLEAR, and press II SET within 4 seconds. The preset numbers of all other stations in the band with higher numbers are also decreased by one. 1() ENGL/SH. .

Deck 1 Deck 2 This unit is designed for optimal playback of Type I (normal) tapes.

Press TAPE and press A PUSH EJECT to open the cassette holder. A PUSH EJECT Insert a tape with the exposed side down. Push the cassette holder to close. Press > to start play. Only the side facing out from the unit can be played back. Selected deck number To select a playing deck When tapes are loaded in both decks, press TAPE first to select a deck. The selected deck number is displayed. To stop play, press 9. To pause play (deck 2 only), press II. To resume play, prt?ss again. To fast forward or rewind, press + or ~. Then press 9 to stop the tape. To start play when the power is off (Direct Play Function) Press TAPE. The power is turned on and play of the inserted tape begins. To set the tape counter to 0000 Press ■ CLEAR in stop mode. The counter is also set to 0000 when the cassette holder is opened. When tapes are loaded in both decks After playback on deck 1 finishes, the tape in the deck 2 will start to play without interruption and will stop at the end of the tape. (Continuous play)

Type II (High position) tapes can also be played back in this unit. When playing back a Type II tape, turn MULTI JOG to display “SOFT” in the display. This will set the optimum playback sound for Type II tapes. However, “SOFT” playback will be canceled if any graphic equalizer is selected (page 9), the unit is switched to a different audio source, the cassette holder is open, or when the power is turned off. Tape counter ENGLISH 11To dav one disc only, press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3. The selected disc is played once.

MULTI \ LOADING DISCS Press CD, then press 4 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 A OPEN/CLOSE. msc &IANGE Tray number of the disc to be played Total playing time Total number of tracks Load discs. To plav all discs in the disc compartment, press >, Play begins with the disc on tray 1. Number of track being played Elapsed playing time To stop play, press

To pause play, press II. To resume play, press again. To search for a particular point during playback, keep U or * pressed and release it at the desired point. To skip to the beginning of a track during playback, press - or > repeatedly or turn MULTI JOG. To remove discs, press 4 OPEN/CLOSE. To start play when the power is off (Direct Play Function) Press CD. The power is turned on and play of the loaded disc(s) begins. When A OPEN/CLOSE is pressed, the power is also turned on and the disc compartment is opened. To check the remaining time During play, press CD EDIT/CHECK. The amount of time remaining until all tracks finish playing is displayed. To restore the playing time display, repeat the above. When using the remote control, press CD EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT. Selecting a track with the remote control 1 Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a disc. 2 Press numbered buttons O-9 and +1Oto select a track. Example: To select the 25th track, press +1O,+1Oand 5. To select the 10th track, press +1Oand O. 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 A OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc compartment. ● 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. 12 ENGLISH“; “ ., . . ?.. “a -,.,,.. $,,, ,.. ,.., ,“ $ 0’ s .--...+” , ..”-O . . ..” ....-.., “,.-. ?.., , , !b .“ ., @’:. e-e,<-, 8 RAiiDOM’”/iiEPEAT 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 while pressing SHIFT . Each time it is pressed, the function can be selected cyclically. RANDOM play — RANDOM lights up on the display, REPEAT play — q lights up on the display. RANDOM/REPEAT play— RANDOM and CL light up on the display. Cancel — RANDOM and C& disappear from the display. To play all discs, press > to start play. To play a sinale disc, press one of DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to start play,

During random play it is not possible to skip to the previously played track with +. 1 Press CD BLANK SKIP. “CD BLANK SKIP ON” is displayed and a small dot will appear in the display. Small dot 2 Press E to start playback. The silent portions between tracks will be skipped, and the sound will be played back without interruption. If a track fades out (ends with the sound gradually decreasing), the fadeout portion also will be skipped. To return to normal playback Press CD BLANK SKIP again, and the dot in the display will disappear.

● There may be a case where BLANK SKIP PLAY does not function correctly. ● BLANK SKIP PLAY is automatically canceled when performing Al EDIT RECORDING (page 16), PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING (page 17), or recording during PROGRAMMED PLAY (page 13) or RANDOM PLAY (page 13). Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from any of the inserted discs. Use the remote control.

Press PRGM while pressing SHIFT in stop mode. “PRG” is displayed . Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a disc. Go to the next step when the tray stops rotating. Press numbered buttons O-9 and +10 to program a track. Example: To select the 25th track, press +1O, +10 and 5. To select the 10th track, press +10 and O. Total number of Selected track number selected tracks Program number Total playing time of the selected tracks Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other tracks. Press * to start play. To check the program Each time 4 or - is pressed in stop mode, a disc number, track number, and program number will be displayed. To clear the program Press ■ CLEAR in stop mode. To add tracks to the program Repeat steps 2 and 3 in stop mode. The track will be programmed after the last track. To change the programmed tracks Clear the program and repeat all the steps again. To play the programmed tracks repeatedly After programming the tracks, press RANDOM/REPEAT repeatedly while pressing SHIFT until G appears on the display.

● During programmed play, you cannot perform random play, check the remaining time, ancf select a disc or track. “CAN’T USE” is displayed if you attempt to select a track. ● “FULL” is displayed if you attempt to program more than 30 tracks. ENGLISH 13This section explains how to record from the tuner, CD player, or external equipment.

Preparation ● Use Type I (normal) tapes only. ● Set the tape to the point where recording will start. ● Note that recording is done on only one side of the tape.

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

Press function (CD, TUNER or VIDEO/AUX) 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. Press ● REC/REC MUTE to start recording. When recording from a connected source, start play~ack of the source.

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

iNSERTING BLANK SPACES Insertion of 4-second blank spaces enables you to activate the Music Sensor function. (Applicable when the source is TUNER or VIDEO/AUX.) 1 Press ● REC/REC MUITE,during recording or while in recording pause mode. ~ on the display flashes lor 4 seconds and 4-second blank space is made, Then, the cleck enters the recording pause mode. 2 Press II to resume recorcling. To insert a blank space of less than 4 seconds, press

REC/REC MUTE again while ~ is flashing. To insert blank spaces of more than 4 seconds, after the deck enters recording pause mode, press ● REC/REC MIJTE 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 after recording with a screwdriver or other pointed tool. To record on the tape again, cover the tab openings with adhesive tape, etc. ● 120-minuteor longer talpes are extremely thin and easily deformed or damaged. They are not recommended. ● Take up any slack in the tape with a pencil or similar tool before use. Slack tape may Ibreakor jam in the mechanism. P&-] )-;TA-

“CAN’T REC is displayed if you attempt to record on a tape with the plastic tabs broken off, To erase a recording 1 Insert the tape to be erased into deck 2 and press TAPE DECK 1/2 to display “TP 2. 2 Set the tape to the point Vvh<?rethe erasure is to be started. 3 Press ● REC/REC MUTE tostart the erasure. 14 ENGLISH1,3

● Set the tape to the point where recording will start. ● Note that recording will be done on one side of the tape only.

Press TAPE. 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. Press TAPE DECK 1/2 to select deck 1. ‘(TP 1” is displayed. Press ● REC/REC MUTE to start recording. Playing and recording start simultaneously. To stop dubbing Press

● Dubbing does not start from a point halfway in the tape. ● Note that recording will be done on one side of the tape only

Press TAPE. Insert the original tape into deck 1 and the tape to be recorded on into deck 2. The tapes are rewound to the beginning of the front sides, and recording starts. To stop dubbing Press ■ . ENGLISH ~ !5Y 1

SHIFTCD 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.(Al: Artificial Intelligence)

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

Insert the tape into deck 2. Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out from the unit. Press CD and load the disc(s). Press CD EDIT/CHECK u. When using the remote control, press CD EDIT/CHECK once while pressing SHIFT.“EDIT” is displayed. EDIT ● When “PRGM” is displayed, press CD EDIT/CHECK. Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a disc. Press numbered buttons O-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 O. In a few seconds, the tracks to be recorded on each side of the tape are determined. ● <, > or MULTI JOG are also available to designate the tape length.Tape lengthRemaining time Programmedof recordi;gtrac~s for side A

Press ● REC/REC MUTE to start recording on the first side. The tape is rewound to the beginning of the first side, the lead segment is played through for 10 seconds, and recording starts. When the last track programmed for side A is finished, deck 2 enters the recording stop mode. After entering the recording stop mode, go to step 7. Press CD EDIT/CHECK to display the program for the second recording.

is displayed. Turn over the tape in deck 2 and press ● REC/ REC MUTE to start recording on the second side. To stop recordingPress ■ . Recording and CD play stop simultaneously. To clear the edit program Press ■ CLEAR twice so that “EDIT disappears on the display. To check the order of the programmed track numbers Before recording, press CD EDIT/CHECK to select side A or B, and press + or _ repeatedly. ProgrammedTrack numbertrack numbersTape sideProgram number To add tracks from other discs to the edit program If there is any time remaining on the tape after step 5, you can add tracks from other discs in the CD compartment 1 Press CD EDIT/CHECK to select side A or B. 2 Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a disc. 3 Press 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). The Al edit recording function cannot be used with discs containing 31 tracks or more. ‘(TR OVER” is displayed if this is attempted.Tape sideA: First recording sideB: Second recording side

16 ENGLISHCD EDIT/CHECK

4,5 SHIFT In the programmed edit recording function the tracks can be programmed while checking the remaining time on each side of the tape.

The programmed edit recording will not starl from a point halfway in the tape. The tape must be recorded on from the beginning of either side.

Insert the tape into deck 2. Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out from the unit.Press CD and load the disc(s). Press CD EDIT/CHECK twice. When using the remote control, press CD EDIT/CHECK twice while pressing SHIFT. “EDIT and “PRGM” are displayed. ● When “Al” is displayed, press CD EDIT/CHECK again. Press numbered buttons on the remote control to designate the tape length. 10 to 99 minutes can be specified. ● The +, - or MULTI JOG are also available to designate the tape length.Tape length Tape side A (front side) Maximum recordingtime for side A Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a disc. Then, press numbered buttons O-9 and +1O on the remote control to program a track. Example: To select the 10th track of disc 2, press DISC DIRECT PLAY 2, then press +10 and O. Remaining timeProgrammedSelected track numberon side Atracks

Repeat step 5 for ithe rest of the tracks for side , “‘J

‘ ~ ‘4, A track whose playing time is longer than the remaining time 1$”; cannot be programmed.>m,4$$ $ Press CD EDIT/CHECK to select side B and ~’ ‘{ program the tracks for side B.

After confirming “Bon the display, repeat step 5. Tape side B (reverse side) Press CD EDIT/CHECK to select side A and press ● REC/REC MUTE to start recording. The tape is rewound to the b(?ginning of the front side, the lead segment is played through for 10 seconds, and recording starts. When the last track programmed for side A is finished, deck 2 enters the recording stop mode. After entering the recording stop mode, go to stf?p 9. Press CD EDIT/CHECK for recording of the second side.

is displayed, 10 Turn over the tape in deck 2 and press ● REC/ REC MUTE to start recording. Recording starts,To stop recordingPress ■ . Recording and CD play stop simultaneously. To check the order of the programmed track numbers Before recording, press Ct) EDIT/CHECK to select side A or B,

and press + or - repeatedly. Programmed trackDisc numberTrack numbernumbersTape sideProgram number To change the program of each side Press CD EDIT/CHECK to select side A or B, and press

CLEAR to clear the program on the selected side. Then program tracks again.To clear the edit program Press ■ CLEAR twice so that “EDIT” disappears on the display. ● Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from any of the inserted discs. ● “FULL” is displayed if YOUattennpt to program more than 30 tracks.Program numberENGL!SH

;c——– ——––- The clock is displayed. (The “:” between the hours and minutes flashes.) When the power cord is plugged into an AC outlet for the first time after purchase or when the clock setting is canceled due to a power failure, the entire clock display flashes. Press CLOCK. When using the remote control, press CLOCK while pressing SHIFT. Within 4 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to designate the hour and the minute. Turning MULTI JOG changes both the hour and the minute. + or ~ is also available instead of MULTI JOG. Holding these buttons down will vary the time rapidly. Press ENTER or Il. The clclck starts from 00 seconds. To restore an original clock setting Press CLOCK before completing step 3 to restore the previous time setting. This cancels any new setting. To view tlhe clock when another display is in the display Press CLC)CK. The time is displayed for 4 seconds and then the original display reappears. However, the clock cannot be displayed during recording. To switchl to the 24-hour standard Press the CLOCK and then press ■ within 4 seconds. Repeat th[? same procedure to restore the 12-hour standard. I If the clock display flashes

If the display flashes when the clock is displayed, it indicates that the clock has stopped due to a power failure or the removal of the power cord. The current time needs to be reset. The unit can be turned off automatically at a specified time, Use the remote control.

Press SLEEP while pressing SHIFT. Within 4 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to specify the time until the power is turned off. The time changes between 5 and 240 minutes in 5-minute steps. + and - are also available instead of MULTI JOG. Specified time While the timer is in operation, the clisplay indication is dimmer than usual. To check the time remaining until the power is turned off Press SLEEP once while pressing SIHIFT.The remaining time is displayed for 4 seconds. To cancel the sleep timer Press SLEEP twice while pressing SHIFT so that “SLEEP oFF appears on the display. If the power-economizing mode (page 7) is on, all the display lights turn off when the power is turned off. To view the clock, press CLOICK so that the time is displayed for 4 seconds. 18 ENGLISHThe unit can be turned on at a specified time every day with the built-in timer. Preparation Make sure the clock is set correctly. Press one of the function buttons to select a source. ● If TUNER BAND is pressed, the band cannot be selected in this step. Press TIMER repeatedly until @ appears on the display. When using the remote control, press TIMER while pressing Sf-fll=-r. Time and audio source name flash alternately.

Within 6 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to designate the timer-on time, then press ENTER or H1. Turning MULTI JOG changes both the hour and the minute. + or - is also available instead of MULTI JOG. Holding these buttons down will vary the time rapidly. Within 4 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to select the duration for the timer-activated period. The duration can be set between 5 and 240 minutes in 5- minute steps. - or - is also available instead of MULTI JOG.

Adjust the volume. The source sound will play at the volume level set in this step

when the power is turned on by the timer.

If the volume level is set to 21 or higher, however, it will J#%,

automatically be set to 20 when the power is turned on, .~. .~% g%! Prepare the source.

To listento a CD, load the disc to be played first on tray 1. f$$$ To listen to a tape, insert the tape into deck 1 or 2.

a-y To listen to the radio, tune in to a station.

Press POWER to turn off the power. When the timer-on time is reached; the unit turns on and begins play with the selected source,

You can change the source that was selected in step 1 by pressing one of the function buttons before pressing ENTER or II in step 3. To check the timer setting Press TIMER. The selected source, the timer-on time, and the duration for the timer-activated period will be displayed for 4 seconds. To change any of the previous setting Carry out from step 1. However, if you do not change the timer-on time, in step 3 just press ENTER twice and continue from step 4. To cancel the timer standby mode temporarily Press TIMER repeatedly so that @ disappears. To restore the timer standby mode, press again to display ~). 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 and 6.

● Timer playback and timer recording will not begin unless the power is turned off. ● Connected equipment cannot be turned on and off by the built- in timer of this unit. Use an external timer. Timer recording is applicable for TUNER and VIDEO/AUX (with an external timer) sources only. Press either TUNER BAND or VIDEO/AUX to select a source, then press TIMER repeatedly until @ flashes on the display. Within 6 seconds, carry out the steps of “SETTING THE TIMER from step 3 and insert the tape to be recorded on into deck 2 after step 6. ● When the power-economizing mode (page 7) has been turned on, the timer recording volume level will be O(minimum level). c You cannot use the timer function to record from a CD or tape. The duration will be automatically set after 4 seconds. It will also be set if ENTER or II is pressed within 4 seconds after step 4. ENGLISH 19r(q---- CD DIGITALOUT (OPTICAL)

• VIDEOIAUX 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. This unit can input analog sound signals through these jacks. Use a cable with RCA phono plugs to connect audio equipment (turntables, LD players, MD players, VCRs, TV, etc.). Connect the red plug to the VIDEO/AUX R jack, and the white plug to the VIDEO/AUX L jack. When connecting a turntable Use an Aiwa turntable equipped with a built-in equalizer amplifier. This unit can output CD digital sound signals through this jack. Use an optical cable to connect digital audio equipment (DAT deck, MD recorder, etc.). Remove the dust cap @ from the CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack. Then, connect an optical cable plug to the CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack. When the CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack is not being used Attach the supplied dust cap. POWER l-[~;ra[

To play equipment connected to the VIDEO/AUX jacks proceed as follows. 1 Press VIDEO/AUX. “VIDEO appears on the display. 2 Play the connected equipment. To change a source name in the display When VIDEO/AUX is pressed, “VIDEO is displayed initially. It can be changed to “VIDEO, “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 Press VIDEO/AUX and play the equipment. 2 Press + or -so that the sound level becomes the same as that of other function sources. During recording, the sound level can not be adjusted. Connect optional surround speakers with the 8 ohms to 16 ohms impedance to the jacks. 20 EfVGL/StYOccasional 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 tape heads When the tape heads are dirty; - high frequ:ncy sound is not emitted - the sound is not adequately high - the sound is off-balance - the tape cimnd be erased - the tape cannot be recorded on After every 10 hours of use, clean the tape heads with a head cleaning caesette. Refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette for details. To demagnetize the tape heads The tape heads may become magnetized after long-term use. This may narrow the output range of recorded tapes and increase noise. After every 20 to 30 hours of use, demagnetize the tape heads with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. Refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette for details. 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. c Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, or leave them in a car parked in direct sunlight.

If the unit fails to perform as described in these Operating $! .k, Instructions, check the following guide. :g~

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? An erroneous display or a malfunction occurs. + Reset the unit as stated below. The power is not turned on. + Disconnect the AC cord, and connect it again in a few seconds. 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. ● Isthe system picking up external noise or multipath distortion? + Change the orientation of the antenna. + Move the unit away from other electrical appliances.

CASSETTE DECK SECTION

The tape does not run. ● Is deck 2 in pause mode? (+ page 11) 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. ● Isthe erasure head dirty? (+ page 21) ● Is a metal tape being used? High frequency sound is not emilted. ● Is the recording/playback head dirty? (+ page 21)

The CD player does not play. ● Is the disc correctly placed? (+ page 12) ● Is the disc dirty? (+ page 21) ● Is the lens affected by condensation? + Wait approximately one hour and try again. To reset If an unusual condition occurs in the display window or the cassette decks, reset the unit as follows. 1 Press POWER to turn off the power. 2 Press POWER to turn the power back on while pressing ti CLEAR. Everything stored in memory after purchase is canceled. If the power cannot be turned off in step 1 because of a malfunction, reset by disconnecting the AC cord, and connect it again. Then carry out step 2. ENGLISH 21Speaker svstem SX-WNA555 Main unit CX-NA555 FM tuner section Tuning range Usable serrsivity (IHF) Antenna lerminals AM tuner section Tuning range Usabla sensitivity Antenna Amplifier section Mid-high frequency amplifier Power output Total harmonic distortion Low frequency amplifier Power output Total harmonic distortion Inputs outputs Cassette deck section Track format Frequency response Recording system Heads

75 ohms (unbalanced) 530 kHz to 1710 kHz (10 kHz step) 531 kHz to 1602 kHz (9 kHz step) 350 pVlm Loop antenna 15 W+ 15 W(200 Hz-20 kHz, THD less than 1%, 8 ohms)

Y. (10 W, 1 kHz, 8ohms, DIN AUDIO) 35 W + 35 W (50 Hz–200 Hz, THD less than 17., 4 ohms)

0.06 Y. (25 W, 135 Hz,4ohms, DIN

AUDIO) VIDEO/AUX: 300 mV (adjustable) SPEAKERS HIGH FREQ: accept speakers of 8 ohms or more SPEAKERS LOW FREQ: accept speakers of 4 ohms or more SURROUND SPEAKERS: accept speakers of 8 ohms to 16 ohms PHONES (stereo jack): accepts headphones of 32 ohms or more 4 tracks, 2 channels stereo 50 Hz – 15000

AC bias Deck 1:Playback head x 1 Deck 2:Re~ording/playback x 1, erase head x 1 Compact disc player section Laser D-A converter Signal-to-lnoise ratio Harmonic distortion Wow and iflutter General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions of main unit (W XHXDI) Weight of main unit head Semiconductor laser (k= 780 nm) 1 bit dual 85 dB (1 kHz, OdB) 0.057. (1 kHz, OdB) Unmeasurable 120 V AC, 60 HZ 120W 260 x 330 x 355 mm (10’/4xl3xl4in.) 8.Okg (17 Ibs 10 OZ.) Cabinet type Speakers Impedance Output sound pressure level Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight 2 way, subwoofer (magnetic shielded type) Subwoofer: 160 mm (6 3/8in,) cone type Full range: 100 mm (4 in.) cone typa 4 ohms/8 ohms 87 tfBIWlm 240 x 324 x 275 mm @ ‘/2x 12 7/8x 10 7/8in.)

4.8 kg (10 Ibs 9 OZ.)

Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice. 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. 22 ENGLISH--ESPANOL~

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