PRECAUTIONS Read these Operating Instructions carefully and completely 8 Wall or ceiling mounting — The unit should not be WARNING before operating the unit. All precautions in this booklet and mounted on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the on the unit should be strictly followed.
PREPARATIONS 3 Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet. Connection Remote control When the AC power cord is connected to an AC outlet for Plug in the AC power cord to the AC outlet after all other Detach the battery compartment lid at the rear of the remote the first time, the clock will flash on the display.
PARTS AND CONTROLS 4 PHONES jack 9 MULTI JOG (PUSH/ENTER) GROUP/ Main unit: front Plug in optional headphones set with a stereo mini plug PRESETr,t (ø3.5 mm). Speaker output is canceled. As the MULTI JOG dial, used for many purposes such as adjusting the DIMMER level, presetting stations, etc.
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r/f, g/t Remote control 6/DIMMER/MNO Adjusts the display window brightness. CD, MD : Skips to a previous or a succeeding track when 7/TIMER/PQRS pressed, searches for a particular point in fast forward or Selects timer playback/recording setting mode. reverse play when held down. Tape : Fast forwards or rewinds the tape.
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3 AUX IN jacks Main unit: rear Accept analog sound signals from external equipment. Connect external equipment using an optional connecting cable with RCA phono plugs (red plug to R jack, white plug to L jack). Refer also to the operating instructions for your equipment.
ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE OPERATION Setting the clock Carry out the procedures below when the power is off. 1 Hold down SHIFT and press CLOCK on the remote control. 2 Press f or g to set the time. Holding these buttons down will vary the time in 10- minute units.
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Equalizer Sound equalization curves can be selected to match the music type. 1 Press JOG MODE twice so that "EQ" is displayed. 2 Within 6 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to select a desired equalization curve. (To cancel the Equalizer, select "EQ OFF".) - POP : More presence in the vocals and mid-range - ROCK : Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass...
CD OPERATIONS To change the display in play mode Hold down SHIFT and press DISPLAY on the remote control during play. Each time the buttons are pressed, the track number being played and elapsed playing time, the remaining time of play or remaining recordable time on the MD (if the MD is loaded) is displayed.
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To check the program Programmed play Notes on CDs Press f or g repeatedly in stop mode. The track •Do not place more than one disc. Plays back up to 30 selected tracks in programmed order. number and program number are displayed in succession. •Do not tilt the unit with a disc loaded.
RADIO OPERATIONS Manual presetting 1 Press TUNER/BAND to select a band, then press f or g to tune in a desired station. 2 Press MULTI JOG (ENTER on the remote control). The preset number beginning from "1" appears on the display.
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Editing characters in entry mode Adjustments Registering the preset station title •To delete characters You can register the titles for the preset stations. Press f or g repeatedly until the character to delete To switch to monaural FM reception 1 Tune in the station by preset tuning. flashes, and then press EDIT (DELETE on the remote control).
TAPE PLAYBACK To use type II (high position) or type IV (metal position) tapes Turn MULTI JOG clockwise (press GROUP/PRESETN on the remote control) to display "SOFT" in the TAPE function. Otherwise, high frequency sound range is too much emphasized. To return to normal, turn MULTI JOG counterclockwise (press GROUP/PRESETM on the remote control) so that "NORMAL"...
TAPE RECORDING To record a selected set of tracks from a CD or MD Follow steps 1 to 3 in "Basic recording", then program the desired tracks (see "Programmed play"). Finally, follow steps 4 to 6 in "Basic recording". To record from CD onto tape in the other way Recording from a CD onto tape can be made in the other way.
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To record a 4-second blank space To prevent accidental erasure Inserting 4-second blank spaces may help you locate the Break off the plastic tab of the cassette tape with a screwdriver beginning of the track. or other pointed tool. 1 Press REC MUTE during recording or in recording pause mode.
BEFORE MD OPERATION The remaining time on a disc is not increased even Ultra compact size made possible by ATRAC* WHAT IS A MINI DISC (MD)? after some short tracks have been erased technology An MD is only 64 mm in diameter, about half the size of a When the remaining time on a disc is displayed, it may not be A digital audio compression technology called the ATRAC conventional CD.
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Stereo long-time recording (MDLP) Double-speed recording When recording This unit supports MDLP, and allows you to record twice or four When performing digital recording from a CD onto an MD, Recording with the auto grouping mode set to ON times longer than the normal length on an MD in stereo. double-speed recording is available as well as normal-speed When recording from CD to MD, a group corresponding to recording.
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To set the auto grouping mode to ON/OFF Manual mark function About index marks 1 Press EDIT repeatedly until "Group REC?" is displayed. Regardless of the source to be recorded and the button used Index marks allow you to easily locate the desired tracks. 2 Within 6 seconds, press MULTI JOG (ENTER on the remote to start MD recording, you can record index mark information The unit can automatically register index marks while recording...
MD RECORDING 5 Within 6 seconds, press REC START (REC/REC PAUSE on the remote control). Recording starts. When only a track is to be recorded, CD playing returns to the beginning of the current track and recording starts. Recording stops automatically when the CD finishes playing.
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To change the display Notes Hold down SHIFT and press DISPLAY on the remote control. •During digital recording at normal or double speed, you The display changes as follows: cannot pause recording. 1 Track number (CD) and elapsed playing time of CD •If you start double speed recording while playing in repeat, 2 Track number (CD) and remaining playback time of CD random/repeat or program/repeat mode, double speed...
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5 Press REC START. Analog recording Programmed recording of a CD onto Recording starts. an MD Recording through analog inputs from the tuner, cassette tape, When recording from the connected equipment or CD, external equipment connected to AUX IN jacks, or a personal personal computer, manually start playback of the source.
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When CD play ends Recording from CD onto MD and tape Copy-protect features Recording onto MD and tape stops automatically. simultaneously SCMS At the end of recording of an MD or a tape When digital recording is attempted from recorded material 1 Insert a recordable MD and a tape.
MD PLAYBACK To skip to the beginning of the current/preceding/ succeeding track Press f or g repeatedly. To search (playback in fast forward or reverse) Hold down f or g. Release at the desired point. To select a track with the remote control (Direct play) Press the numbered buttons to select a track.
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To change the display in play mode To repeat a selected set of tracks To make programmed play within a group Hold down SHIFT and press DISPLAY on the remote control. Select the tracks with programmed play, then hold down SHIFT First press DISC/GROUP to turn on "GROUP"...
MD EDITING 4 Press JOG MODE (CHARA SEL on the remote control) to select the kind of character. On the main unit: "A>": capital letters "a>": small letters "0>": numbers and symbols On the remote control: "A>": capital, small letters and symbols "0>": numbers 5 Enter characters.
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Editing characters in entry mode Characters assigned to buttons on the remote control 4 Press EDIT repeatedly until "G. Title?" is •To delete characters To enter character with the remote control, select the kind of displayed, and then press MULTI JOG within 6 seconds.
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Registering the track title Erasing a track title Note on disc/track/group title When entering a disc or group title, do not use a character You can register the titles of the tracks. You can erase a track title. If you erase a track title, "LP:", string such as "//xxx;"...
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4 Press EDIT repeatedly until "G.Divide?" is Dividing a track Dividing a group displayed, and press MULTI JOG within 6 You can divide a track into two tracks by registering an index You can divide a group into two groups, each containing a seconds.
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5 Remove the disc. •If both of the groups are titled, the title of the lower numbered Combining two tracks "WRITING" flashes and the data concerning the contents group remains. If only one group is titled on the groups to You can combine two tracks by erasing the index mark in of the editing are registered.
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Creating a group Resetting a group Resetting all groups You can create a group using consecutive tracks not belonging You can reset a group. The group is erased and all the tracks You can reset all groups on the disc at one time. to any group.
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1 Press MD E to select the MD function and Changing the order of the tracks Moving a track into a group insert an MD. You can change the order of tracks after completing a recording. You can move a track not belonging to any group into the last In Disc mode, you can move a track anywhere within the disc.
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1 Press MD E to select the MD function and 1 Press MD E to select the MD function and Removing a track from a group insert an MD. insert an MD. You can remove a track from a group so that the track belongs 2 Press f or g (numbered buttons on the to no group.
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1 Press MD E to select the MD function and Changing the order of the groups Erasing a single track insert an MD. You can change the order of groups after completing a recording. You can erase a single track on the disc. 2 Turn MULTI JOG (press GROUP/PRESET 1 Press MD E to select the MD function and Example...
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1 Press MD E to select the MD function and Erasing a group Erasing all tracks on a disc insert an MD. You can erase a group on the disc. You can erase all tracks on the disc. 2 Turn MULTI JOG (press GROUP/PRESET 1 Press MD E to select the MD function and Example N,M on the remote control) in stop mode...
TIMER OPERATIONS 7 Press POWER to turn the unit off. When the timer-on time is reached, the unit turns on and begins play with the selected source. •Timer play will not begin unless the power is turned off. •External equipment connected to AUX IN jacks cannot be turned on and off by the built-in timer of this unit.
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5 When recording onto an MD, press SP/LP To change the timer setting Timer recording repeatedly to select the recording mode, and Set the timer again from the beginning. Timer recording is available only for the tuner and external press ENTER. equipment connected to AUX IN jacks.
CONNECTING A PERSONAL COMPUTER This unit can play audio data stored in your personal computer USB Connection by connecting the computer to USB terminal on the unit. Connect the two devices via USB terminal as illustrated below. Computer requirements Rear side of the unit Your personal computer to connect to the unit must meet the USB cable (not supplied) following requirements:...
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Installing USB drivers If for the first time a peripheral (such as this unit) is connected to the USB port on your computer, the USB drivers need to be installed. The USB drivers are standard-appended to the OS so that CD-ROM for the USB driver installation should not be necessary.
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4 Click "View" in "Device Manager" window, and then click NOTES on Verifying installation * If the devices are displayed in the respective items, they are "Devices by type" in "View" menu. •Depending on your computer environments, other items acknowledged. 5 Verify the devices are acknowledged.* listed in "Device Manager"...
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5 If there is "Volume" item, click it and check its level. USB Playback NOTES To adjust the volume, do it in this item or with the audio •Do not turn off the unit or change the function during 1 Turn on your computer. playback application software installed in your computer.
Dirty tape heads cause sound deterioration. After every 10 different modes. Trouble occurs in the MD unit. Consult your AIWA dealer. hours of use, clean the tape heads with a head cleaning •While entering a title during recording, the number of entered cassette.
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MD recording is not possible Example Troubleshooting 0;Collections//1-7;Led Zeppelin"Presence"//8-17;Beatles// •Is a prerecorded disc inserted? If so, change to a recordable If your unit fails to perform properly, check the following guide one. 18-24;Rolling Stones//27-30;//31-38;1999-2000;My and the relevant sections of the Operating Instructions. •Is the disc protected by the record-protect tab on the disc? Favorites//39;Superstar//40-48;Carpenters Best//;Michael Jackson//...
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CASSETTE DECK COPYRIGHT Specifications Check copyright laws relevant to recordings from discs, radio Track format 4 tracks, 2 channels stereo MAIN UNIT Frequency response Normal tape: 50 Hz to 12500 Hz or tape for the country where the unit is to be used. Recording system AC bias TUNER...
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