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USER MANUAL LCX350 AIWA

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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 en- closure that may be of sufficien~ 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 mainte- nance (servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance. PRECAUTIONS Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely before operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating Instructions for future reference. All warnings and cautions in the Operating Instructions and on the unit should be strictly followed, as well as the safety suggestions below.

Mallation 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 10cm (4 in.) clearance from the rear and the top of the unit, and 5 cm

in.) from the each side. - Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, orsimilarsurface that may block the ventilation openings. - Do not install the unit in a bookcase, cabinet, or airtight rack where ventilation may be impeded. (Jbjects 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. CMick stops, excessive force, and uneven

surfaces may cause the unit or cart to

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 forafew hours, then try to operate again.

Power sources — Connect this unit only to power sources specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on the unit. 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 orimpossibleto 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. AC power cord or car battery cord

When disconnecting the power cord, pull out by the plug. Do not pull the cord itself, - Never handle the power plug with wet hands, as this could result in fire or shock. - Power cord should be routed to avoid being severely bent, pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to the cord from the unit to the power socket. - Avoid overloading AC power plugs and extension cords beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock. 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 — Disconnect the AC power cord or car battery cord 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 Antenna1 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. Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Cord

(NEC ART 250 PART H) NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODEENGLISH.MMntenance Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating Inst wctions.Damage Reauirinci Service Have the units serviced by a qualified service technician if: - The AC lpower cord or plug has been damaged - Fcreign 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 ATTEMPTTO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF. z%&5w3zmi&f?kua -S* Corgratulations on your purchase of an Aiwa Stereo System. To optimize the performance of this system, please take the time to read through these Operating Instructions and become familiar with the ol>erating procedures. Chock your system and accessories LCX-350 Compact discstereo cassette receiverRemote controlAM antennaOperatin~ Instructions, etc.Owner’s recordFM antenna

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 cas? of difficulty.

IVodel INo. Serial No. (Lot No.)

This system may be powered by an AC voltage or car battery (.3C 12 V) power source. (Aiwa DCW-50 car battery cord is available as an optional accessory, For details, please refer to page 17.)Elefcweconnecting 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 or car battery cord in the end, ● There are no differences between the front speakers. Both speakers can be connected as L (Left) or R (Right).

Connect the supplied antennas. Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75 Q terminals and the AM antenna to the AM LOOP terminals. AM LOOP antenna Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.

1’ Connect the speaker cords to the main unit. Do not short-circuit the ~ and ~ speaker cord leads, otherwise The cords with the white stripes should be connected to the the sound may become inaudible or the unit may be turned off. ~ terminals and the other cords to the O terminals. If this happens, disconnect the AC cord from the AC outlet and re-connect the speaker cord correctly. Connect then the AC cord and turn the unit on again.

:3ENGLISHTo stand the AM antenna on a surfaceFix the claw to the slot, To position the antennasFM feeder antenna: Extend this antenna horizontally in a T-shape and fix its ends to the wall.AM loop antenna: Position to find the best direction.

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

CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA

For better FM reception, use of an outdoor antenna is recommended. Colnnect the outdoor antenna to the FM 75 Q terminals. I To connect other optional equipment+ page 17. I REMOTE CONTROL Inserting batteries Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and insert two R6 (sizeAA) 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. 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.

● The ➤ button on the remote control has the same function as that of the <b button on the main unit, ● If the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to prevent possible electrolyte leakage, ● The remote control may not operate correctly when: - The line of sight between the remote control and the remote sensor on the left top of the front panel (see the illustration of “BEFORE OPERATION”) is exposed to intense light, such

as direct sunlight - Other remote controls are used nearby (television, etc.) SHIFTFUNCTION

To use the SHIFT button Buttons (!) have two different functions, One of the 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 the SHIFT button. To use the FUNCTION button The FUNCTION button substitutes for the function buttons (TAPE, TUNER, AUX, CD) on the main unit. Each time the FUNCTION button is pressed while power is on, the next function is selected cyclically,ENGLISH 4BEFORE OPERATION SETTING THE CLOCK To turn the unit on Press one of the function buttons (TAPE, TUNER, AUX, CD). Playback of the inserted disc or tape begins, or the previously tuned station is received (Direct Play Function). The POWER button is also available. After use Press the POWER button to turn off the power. The display changes to the clock, Ueing the headphones Cc,nnect the headphones to the PHONES jack with a stereo mini plug (rz3.5 mm, ‘/8 inch). Nc, sound is output from the speakers while the headphones are plugged in. 1,3,5 2,4

E-=-=2+5=-=4 CLOCKSHI[:T When the AC cord or the car battery cord is connected for the first time, the time on the display flashes. Set the time as follows while the power is off.

Press the 11 button. The hour flashes. Press the +-4 or ➤F button to designate hour. Press the II button to set the hour. the The hour stops flashing and the minute starts flashing. Press the +-4 or W button to designate the minute. Press the II button to set the minute and complete setting. The minute stops flashing on the display and the clock starts from 00 second. To correct the current time Press the POWER button to turn the unit off. Press the 1I button, the clock display flashes and carry out steps 1 to 5 above, To display the current time Press the CLOCK button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control. The time is displayed for 4 seconds. However, the time cannot be displayed during recorcling. To switch to the 24-hour standard Press the CLOCK button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control and then press the ■ button within 4 seccmds. Repeat the same procedure to restore the 12-hour standard. If the clock display flashes while the power is off This is caused by a power interruption. The current time needs to be reset. If power is interrupted for more than approximately 12 hours, all settings stored in memory after purchase need to be reset.

Press We VOLUME AT buttons on the main unit, or on the remote control. The volume level is shown on the display for 4 seconds. It can be set between O and 30, then MAX The volume remains memorized even after the power is turned off. However, if the power is turned off when the volume is set to more than 20, it is automatically set to 20 the next time the power is turned on.

ENHANCING THE BASS SOUND

The T-BASS system enhances the realism of low-frequency sound.Press the T-BASSbutton. Each time it is pressed, the level changes. Select one of the three levels, or the off position to suit your preference. (OFF)A –

Low frequency sound may be distorted when the T-BASS system is used for a disc or tape in which Iowfrequency sound is originally emphasized. In this case, cancel the T-BASS system. This unit provides the following three different 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 Press one of the GRAPHIC EQUALIZER buttons. To cancel equalization Press the selected button again. EQ OFF is displayed. To select with the remote control Press the EQ button repeatedly until the desired equalization mode is displayed.

The QSOUND system creates a wider sound area by processing the original music signals electronically. Press the QSOUND button.

SOUND” appears on the display. To turn off the QSOUND system Press the QSOUND button again.

When the QSOUND system is activated, the sound may be distorted. If this happens, decrease the volume.

SOUND ADJUSTMENT DURING

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

BANDI MODE TUNERSHIFT Press the TUNER button repeatedly to select the desired band.

If the power is turned off, the previously tuned station will be played (Direct Play Function). \AJhen using the remote control, press the BAND/MODE “WNER button repeatedly while power is on. Press the q< or ➤> button to select a station. Each time the button is pressed the frequency changes. \Nhen a station is received, “TUNE’r is displayed for 2 seconds. During FM stereo reception, “STEREO” is displayed. When an FM stereo broadcast contains Inoise Press the BAND/MODE TUNER button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control. “MONO” appears on the display. Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural.

To restore stereo reception, press the buttons again. 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 the POWER button while pressing the TUNER button during power on. TO reset the interval, repeat this procedure,

● When the AM tuning interval is changed, all preset stations (see “PRESETTING STATIONS”) are cleared. The preset !stations have to be set again. To search for a station quickly (Auto Search) Keep the +< or ➤F button pressed until the tuner starts searching for a station, After tuning in to a station, the search Stolps, To stop the Auto Search manually, press the <<or ›~ button.

• The Auto Search may not stop at stations with very weak signals. 7 ENGLISh!PRESETTING STATIONS - o–9, +10

BANDI MODE TUNER 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,

Press the TUNER button to select a band, and press the <+ or - button to select a station, Press the 11 button to store the station. A station is assigned a preset number, beginning from 1 in consecutive order for each band.

Frequency Preset number Repeat steps 1 and 2.

PRESET NUMBER TUNING

Use the remote control to select the preset number directly. 7 Press the BAND/MODE TUNER button to selecl a band. 2 Press the numbered buttons to select a preset number. Example: To select preset number 10, press the +10 and O buttons, Selecting a preset number on the main unit Press the TUNER button to select a band, Then, press the ~> button repeatedly. Each time the button is pressed, the next higher number is selected. To clear a preset station Select the preset number of the station to be cleared. Then, press the ■ button, and press the II button within 4 seconds. The preset numbers of all other stations in the band with higher numbers are also decreased by one,

Each band can only store a maximum of 16 preset stations. ENGLISH 8OPERATION RANDOMREPEAT0–9,+1 oEDIT/CHECKSHIFT LOADING DISC Press the CD button, then press the PUSH OPEN position to open the disc compartment. Load a disc with the label side up and close the disc compartment.

Music calendar (only the first 16 tracks are displayed) Total playing time

Total number of tracks PLAYING DISC Load a disc. Press the +- button. Play begins with the first track, Elapsed playing time Number of track being played To stop play, press the ■ button. To p,ause play, press the II button. To resume play, press again. To search for a particular point during playback, keep the 4+ or F> button pressed and release the button at the desired point. To skip to the beginning of a track during playback, press the +4 or - button repeatedly. To remove disc, press the PUSH OPEN position. 9 ENGLISH To start play when the power is off (Direct Play Function) Press the CD button. The power is turned on and play of the loaded disc begins. To replace the disc before play, press the PUSH OPEN position button to open the disc compartment. To check the remaining time Press the EDIT/CHECK button while pressing the SHIFT button during play. The amount of time remaining until all tracks finish playing is displayed. To restore the play time display, repeat the above again. Selecting a track with the remote control Press the numbered buttons and the +10 button to select a track. Example: To select the 25th track, press the +1 O, +10 and 5 buttons. To select the 10th track, press the +10 and O buttons. The selected track starts to play and play continues to the end of that disc.

● When removing the disc, press the ■ button to stop play before pressing the PUSH OPEN position. ● Do not use irregular shape CDs (example: heart-shaped, octagonal ones). It may result in malfunction. ● Do not load more than one compact disc in the disc compartment. RANDOM PLAY All the tracks on the disc can be played randomly. In stop mode, press the RANDOM button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control. “RAN” appears in the display. To cancel random play, press the buttons again. ● Even if the << button is pressed, a previously played track cannot be skipped. The unit returns to the beginning of the current track only. ● Direct selection of the tracks with the numbered buttons cancels the random play mode. ● During RANDOM play “REPEAT 1” play cannot be performed.REPEAT PLAY One or all the tracks can be played repeatedly. To repeat the entire disc, turn on “REPEAT ALL’. To repeat the desired track, turn on “REPEAT 1”. Press the REPEAT buton. Each time it is pressed, the operations can be selected cyclically. @; REpEAT ALL‘~ REPEAT 1@ Cancel

When using the remote control Press the REPEAT button while pressing the SHIFT button. To cancel it, press the buttons again.

● During “REPEATALL” play, RANDOM play can be performed. ● During “REPEAT 1” mode, entering RANDOM mode will cancel the “REPEAT 1” mode. ● To repeat only selected tracks, select the “REPEAT ALL” function and program the desired tracks (see below). You can program the desired tracks first before selecting the “REPEAT ALL’ function. PROGRAMMED PLAY Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from the inserted disc Use the remote control. 1 Press the PRGM button while pressing the SHIFT button in stop mode. “M” flashes on the display.

Press the numbered buttons and the +1 Obutton to program a track,, Example: To select the 12th track, press the +10 and 2 buttons. To select the 20th track, press the +10, +10 and O buttons. Program number

Selected track <~ Total playing time of numberthe selected tracksTotal number ofselected tracks Repeat step 2 to program other tracks. Press the * button to start play. To check the program Each time the b- button is pressed in stop mode, a track number and program number will be displayed. To clear the program Press the ■ button in stop mode. To add tracks to the program Before playing, repeat step 2. The track will be programmed after the last track.

change the programlmecl tracks Clear the program and repeat all the steps again.

● During programmed play, the following operations cannot be performed:–Random play. –One-track repeat (REPEAT 1). –Direct selection of the tracks with the numeric buttons. ● [f programmed time is more than 99:59 minutes, or the disc track number 31 and above is programmed, total playing time show --:-- in the display.

ENGLISH I ~OPERATION

INSERTING TAPES ● You can select a reverse mode to play back one or both sides. ● Use only type I (normal) tapes. Press the TAPE button and press open the cassette holder. Insert a tape with the exposed side down. holder to close. To select a reverse mode the 4 mark to Push the cassette Each time the TAPE button is pressed, the reverse changes.

To ~lav one side onlv, select =. To play from front side to back side once only, select 1). To play both sides repeatedly, select (=). mode

Insert a tape, Then press the +b Ibutton to start play. The tape counter indicates the tape running length Playback side of the tape b : The front side is being played (forward). “< : The back side is being played (reverse). To stop play, press the ■ button. To pause play, press the II button. ‘To resume play, press again. To change the playback side, press the <E button in play mode. To fast forward or rewind, press the ++ c,r P> button in stop mode. Then press the ■ button to stop the tape. To start’play when the power is off (Direct Play Function) Press the TAIJE button. The power is turned on and play of the inserted tape begins, To set the tape counter to 0000 Press the W button in stop mode. The counter is also set to 0000 when the cassette holder is opened. About cassette tapes ● To prevent accidental erasure, break off the plastic tabs on the cassette tape after recording with a screwdriver c)r other pointed tool.

‘o ‘;c@Side A\~a7 @Tab of side A lb’ To record on the tape again, cover the tab openings with adhesive tape, etc.

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

4 Press the @ button to start recording.

Preparation ● Set the tape to the point where recording will start. ● Only Type I (normal) tapes can be recorded.

Insert the tape to be recorded on into the deck. Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out from the unit and the exposed side down. Press theTAPE button to select the reverse mode. To record on one side only, select 1. To record on both sides, select =) or (1). Press one of the function buttons and prepare the source to be recorded. To record from a CD, press the CD button and load the disc.

record from a radio broadcast, press the TUNER button and tune in to a station.

record from the connected source, press the AUX button and prepare to play.

When the selected function is CD, playback and recording start simultaneously. When the selected function is AUX, start playback on the connected equipment. To stop recording, press the 9 button. To pause recording, press the 11 button. (Applicable when the source is TUNER or AUX.) To resume recording, press again. To start recording with the remote control First press the ~ button, and then press the > button within 2 seconds.

Recording cannot be done when the TAPE function is selected.

INSERTING BLANK SPACES

Insertion of 4-second blank s~aces may help you to locate the begining of the track on other equipmeht. (Applicable when the source is TUNER or AUX.) 1 Press the O button during recording or while in recording pause mode. ~flashes for 4 seconds and the tape runs without recording, After 4 seconds, the deck enters the recording pause mode.

Press the II button to resume recording.

To insert a blank space of less than 4 seconds, press the @ button again while w is flashing. To insert blank spaces of more than 4 seconds, after the deck enters recording pause mode, press the ● button again. Each time the button is pressed, a 4-second blank space is added To erase a recording 1 Insert the tape to be erased into the deck. 2 Set the tape to the point where the erasure is to be started. 3 Set the reverse mode by pressing the TAPE button. 4 Press the AUX button. If an optional equipment is connected to the AUX jacks, turn it off.5 Press the ● button to start the erasure. ENGLISH 12Al EDIT RECORDING Tape length

The Al edit function enables CD recording without worrying about tape length and track length, When a CD is inserted, the unit automatically calculates track lengths. If necessary, the order of tracks is rearranged so that no track is cut short. (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. Use the remote control from steps 3 to 5. Insert the tape into the deck. Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out from the unit. Press the CD button on the main unit so that “CD” is displayed, and load the disc. You can press the FUNCTION button on the remote control repeatedly to display “CD”. Press the EDIT/CHECK button once while pressing the SHIFT button. Press the numbered buttons to designate the tape length. 10 to 99 minutes can be specified. Example: When using a 60-minute tape, press the 6 and O buttons. In a few seconds, the microcomputer determines the tracks to be recorded on each side of the tape. ● The 44 and * buttons are also available to designate the tape length. Tape side A Remaining time (front side)of side A Number of Selected tracks programmed tracks for side A 5 First press the ● button and then press the * button within 2 seconds to start recording. The tape is rewound to the beginning of the front side, the lead segment is played through for 10 seconds, and recording starts. When recording on the front (side A) ends, recordllng on the back (side B) starts. To stop recording Press the ❑ button. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously. To clear the edit program Press the ■ button twice. To check the order of the programmed track numbers Before recording, press the EDIT/CHECK button while pressing the SHIFT button to select side A or B, and press the ➤> buttonrepeatedly.ProgramProgrammednumbertrack numbersTrack number 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. ● Recording is inhibited if the erasure prevention tab on eitlher side of the tape is broken off. ● The Al edit function cannot be used with discs containing 31 tracks or more. 13 ENGLISHPROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING

Repeat step 5 for the rest of the tracks for side A. A track whose playing time is longer than the remaining time cannot be programmed. 3,7 3,7

Programmed edit function enables CD recording while checking the remaining time on each side of the tape as the tracks are programmed.

The programmed edit recording will not start from a point halfway in the tape. The tape must be recorded from the beginning of either side. Use the remote control from steps 3 to 8

Insert the tape into the deck. Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out from the unit, Press the CD button on the main unit so that “CD” is displayed, and load the disc. You can press the FUNCTION button on the remote control repeatedly to display “CD, ” Press the EDIT/CHECK button twice while pressing the SHIFT button. Press the numbered buttons to designate the tape length. 10 to 99 minutes can be specified. Example: When using a 60-minute tape, press the 6 and O buttons. ● The 44 and - buttons are also available to designate the tape length. Press the numbered buttons to program a track. Example: To select the 10th track, press the numbered buttons +10 and O.Selected track Programnumbernumber Remaining time of side A Programmed tracks 7 Press the EDIT/CHECK button while pressing the SHIFT button to select side B and program the tracks for side B. After confirming B on the display, repeat step 5. Tape side B (reverse side)

8 Press the O button and then press the> button within 2 seconds to start recording.

The tape is rewound to the beginning of the front side, the lead segment is played through for 10 seconds, and recording starts. When recording on the front side (A) ends, recording on the back side (B) starts. To stop recording Press the ❑ button, Recording and CD play stop simultaneously. To check the order of the programmed track numbers Before recording, press the EDIT/CHECK button while pressing the SHIFT button to select side A or B, and press the EP button repeatedly. Track number Program number Programmed tracks To change the program of each side Press the EDIT/CHECK button while pressing the SHIFT blJtton to select side A or B, and press the ■ button to clear the program of the selected side. Then program tracks again. To clear the edit program Press the ❑ button twice.

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

The unit can be turned on at a specified time with the built-in timer,Preparation Make sure the clock is set correctly, (See page 5.) Use the remote control. 1 Press the TIMER button repeatedly while pressing the SHIFT button to display 0, and press the 11 button within 6 seconds.O is displayed, and the hour flashes. if you do not press the II button within 6 seconds, another operation may start. 2 Designate the hour of the timer-on time by pressing the - or* button, and the 11 button. Repeat to designate the minute of the timer-on time. After you designate the timer-on time, one of the source name flashes alternately on the display. 3 Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly to select a source and press the II button. You can select a source by pressing the < or FP button as well. o If the tuner is selected, the band cannot be selected in this step. 4 Select the duration for the timer-activated period with the ++ or ➤> button and press the 11 button. The duration for the timer-activated period can be set between 5 and 240 minutes in 5-minute steps.

Prepare the source. To listen to a CD, load the disc. To listen to a tape, insert the tape into the deck. To listen to the radio, select the desired band and tune into a station. To listen to the equipment connected to the AU}( jaclks, set the timer of the connected source (with an external timer) and prepare for the play. Press the POWER button to turn the unit otf afiter adjusting the volume and tone.

remains on the display after the power is turned off (timer standby mode). When the timer-on time is reached, the unit turns on and begins play with the selected source. To check the specified time and source Press the TIMER button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control. The timer-on time, the selected source name and the duration for the timer-activated period are displayed for 4 seconds. TIMER RECORDING Timer recording is applicable for TUNER and AUX (with an external timer) sources only. Press the TIMER button repeatedly while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control so that @ and ~ appear on the display, and press the II button. Repeat the steps shown above from step 2 and insert 1he tape to be recorded into the deck after step 5. To cancel timer stanby mode temporarily Press the TIMER button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control so that @ (and ~) disappear on the display. To restore the timer standby mode, press again to display 0 (and m). Using the unit while the timer is set You can use the unit normally after setting the timer. Before turning off the power, repeat step 5 to prepare the source, and adjust the volume and tone.

- 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.

The unit can be turned off automatically at a specified time. Use the remote control. f Press the SLEEP button while pressing the SHIFT button. 2 Within 4 seconds, press the <+ or W button to specify the time until the power is turned off. Each time the buttcm is pressed, the time changes between 5 and 240 minutes in 5-minute steps. Specifi~d time To check the time remaining until the power is turned Off Press the SLEEP button once while pressing the SH[FT button. The remaining time is displayed for 4 seconds. To cancel the sleep timer Press the SLEEP button twice while pressing the SHIFT button so that “SLEEP” on the display disappears. ENGLISH 16CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment for details. ● The connecting cords are not supplied. Obtain the necessary connecting cords. ● Consult your local Aiwa dealer for optional equipment. AUX Jacks This unit can input analog sound signals through these jacks. Use a cable with RCA phono plugs to connect audio equipment (turntables, LD players, VCRs, etc.). Connect the red plug to the R jack, and the white plug to the L jack.When connecting a turntable Use an Aiwa turntable equipped with a built-in equalizer amplifier.

To play equipment connected to the AUX jacks, proceed as

Press the AUX button. “AUXi’ appears on the display. Play the connected equipment. DC JACK(12V) Connect the Aiwa DCW-5O car battery cord to the jack. Then connect the other end to the cigarette lighter socket of the car.

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

clean the cabinet Use a soft and-dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents, such as alcohol, benzine or thinner as these could damage the finish of the unit. To clean the heads and tape paths After every 10 hours of use, clean the heads and tape paths with a head cleaning cassette or cotton swab moistened with cleaning fluid or denatured alcohol, (These cleaning kits are commercially available.) When cleaning with a cotton swab, wipe the recording/playback head, erasure head, capstans, and pinchrollers. R%ead CottonSwab

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. After cleaning the heads and tape paths with a liquid head cleaning cassette or a moistened swab, wait until the cleaned parts are completely dried before inserting the tapes. ENGLISH 18SPECIFICATIONS FM tuner section Tuning range Usable sensitivity (IHF) Antenna terminals AM tuner section Tuning range Usable sensitivity Antenna Amplifier section Power output Total harmonic distortion Input outputs Cassette deck section Track format Frequency response Recording system Heads

87.5 MHz to 108 hfHz

75 ohms (unbalanced) 530 kHz to 1710 kHz step) (10 kHz 531 kHz to 1602 kHz (9 kHz step) 350 pVlm Loop antenna 10 W + 10 W (1 kHz, T.H. D. 10 %, 8 ohms)

0.1 % (5 W, 1 kHz, 8 ohms)

AUX: 0.5 V SPEAKERS: accept speakers of 8 ohms or more PHONES (stereo mini jack): accepts headphones of 32 ohms or more 4 tracks, 2 channels stereo Normal tape: 50 Hz – 15000 Hz AC bias Recording/playback x 1 Erase head x 1 Compact disc player section Laser Semiconductor laser (k= 780 nm) D-A converter 1 bit linear Wow and flutter Unmeasurable SPEAKER SYSTEM Cabinet type 1 way, bass reflex Speakers

.5 kg (3 Ibs 5 OZ.) GENERAL Power requirements AC:120V,60HZ DC:12V Power consumption 24 W Dimensions of main unit 160 x 255 x 244 mm (W XHXD) (63/8x 101/, x 91/2in.) Weight of main unit

3.1 kg (6 Ibs 13 OZ.)

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 communi- cations. 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. Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice. 19 ENGLISHTROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PARTS INDEX if the unit fails to perform as described in these Operating Instructions, check the following guide. GENERAL ‘There is no sound. s[s the AC cord connected properly? o Is there a bad connection? (- page 3) . Was an incorrect function button pressed? The sound becomes inaudible or the unit is turned off suddenly. ● There may be a short circuit in the speaker terminals. -+ Disconnect the AC cord from the AC outlet and re-connect the speaker cords correctly. Then connect the AC cord and turn the unit on again, Sound is emitted from one speaker only. ● Is the other speaker disconnected? An erroneous display or a malfunction occurs,

Reset the unit as stated below. TUNER SECTION There is constant, wave-like static. ● Is the antenna connected properly? (+ page 3) “ 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 the deck in pause mode? (+ page 11) The sound is off-balance or not adequately high. GIs the playback head dirty? (+ page 18) Recording is not possible.

Is the erasure prevention tab on the tape broken off? (+ page 11) . 1sthe recording head dirty? (+ page 18) Erasure is not possible,

Is the erasure head dirty? (- page 18) . Is CrOz or metal tape being used? High frequency sound is not emitted, ● Is the recording/playback head dirty? (-J page 18)

The CD player does not play. ● Is the disc correctly inserted? (+ page 9) . IS the disc dirty? (+ page 18) ● Is the lens affected by condensation? + Wait approximately one hour and try again. Instructions about each part on the main unit or remote control are indicated on the pages listed below. ~ar::habetic order) AUX

7, 8 5, 7,8,9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15,

8>9, 10, 14 ‘To reset If an unusual condition occurs in the display window or the cassette decks, reset the unit as follows. 1 Press the POWER button to turn off the power. 2 Press the VOLUME A button to turn the power back on while pressing the 9 button. Everything stored in memory after purchase is canceled. If the power cannc)t be turned off in step 1 because of a malfunction, reset by disconnecting the AC cord and repeat step

“CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

RANDOMREPEAT0–9,+10EDIT/CHECKSHIFT

7, 8 5,7,8,9,10, 11,13, 14., 15,

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