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Aiwa NSX-MTD9 Operating Instructions Manual

Aiwa NSX-MTD9 Operating Instructions Manual

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AIWA
COMPACT DISC STEREO SYSTEM
NSX-MTD9
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PRECAUTIONS
pg. 1
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
"CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL."
Explanation of Graphical Symbols:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
OWNER'S RECORD
For your convenience, record the model number (you will find it at the bottom of the unit) and serial number (you
will find it in the battery compartment) 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.)

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  • Page 1 For your convenience, record the model number (you will find it at the bottom of the unit) and serial number (you will find it in the battery compartment) in the space provided below. Please refer to them when you contact your AIWA dealer in case of difficulty. Model No.

  • Page 2: Precautions

    CX-NMTD9 SX-ND8 SX-C605 SX-R275 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Do not walk on the power cord or pinch it by items placed upon or against it, as these could result in fire or shock. - Avoid overloading AC power plugs and extension cords beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock. 4 Extension cord - To help prevent electric shock, do not use a polarized AC power plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the polarized plug can be completely inserted to prevent exposure of the blades of the plug.

  • Page 4: Setting Up

    RADIO RECEPTION MANUAL TUNING ..........16 PRESETTING STATIONS .

  • Page 5: Positioning The Speakers

    SX-ND8 Front speakers SX-R275 Surround speakers SX-C605 Center speaker Operating Instructions, etc. POSITIONING THE SPEAKERS To achieve the optimum effects obtainable with the DOLBY PRO LOGIC system, it is important to position the speakers properly. Refer to the following illustration to find out the best location in your room. (1) Front speakers (2) Center speaker Position in the center of the two front speakers.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT Connect the speakers, antennas, and all optional equipment first. Then connect the AC cord. There are no differences between the front speakers as well as the surround speakers. Both speakers of its kind can be connected as L (left) or R (right). 1 Connect the right and left speaker to the main unit.
  • Page 7 5 Connect the video equipment. Connect the VIDEO/AUX jack of this unit to the audio output jack of the video equipment with an optional audio connecting cord. 6 Connect the Television to the video equipment. Refer to the Operating Instructions of the connected equipment for details. 7 Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    PREPARATIONS (cont) pg. 5 • Be sure to connect the speaker cords correctly. Improper connections can cause short circuits in the SPEAKERS terminals. • Do not leave objects generating magnetism, such as credit cards, near the speakers, as these objects may be damaged.

  • Page 9: Before Operation

    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.
  • Page 10 To turn the power on Press one of the function buttons (TAPE, TUNER, VIDEO/AUX, CD, MD). Playback of the inserted disc begins, or the previously tuned station is received (Direct Play Function). POWER is also available. When the unit is turned on, the disc compartment may open and close to reset the unit. To turn the power off Press POWER.
  • Page 11 When the AC cord is plugged in 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. Until the clock is set, the game Demo will automatically begin whenever the power is turned off. To play the game DEMO Press DEMO whether the unit is turned on or odd, and whether the clock has been set or not.
  • Page 12 PREPARATIONS (cont.) pg. 7 SETTING THE POWER ECONOMIZING MODE Setting this unit power economizing mode reduces power consumption as follows. • When the power is turned off, all the display lights turned off. However, if the clock is not set, the game Demo will begin when the power is turned off.

  • Page 13: Sound

    The mode will be automatically set after 4 seconds. It will also be set if ENTER is pressed within 4 seconds after step 3. To view the clock when all the display lights turn off, press CLOCK so that the time is displayed for 4 seconds. SOUND pg.

  • Page 14: Rhythm Play Function (Beat Master)

    • When playing back a tape recorded with BBE, it is recommended that BBE be set to off to avoid distorted high frequency sound. • The BBE system does not perform wile the 5.1 CH (page 30) or the DOLBY PRO LOGIC (page 23) is selected. SOUND (cont) pg.
  • Page 15 1 Press BEAT ON/OFF to switch the function on. One of the rhythm patterns is displayed. 2 Turn MULTI JOG to select the desired rhythm pattern. The rhythm pattern is displayed cyclically as follows. The Rhythm Play function is canceled when the 5.1 CH (page 30) is selected. These voice wave data incorporated in this product are Yamaha Corporation's copyrightable property and we are licensed by Yamaha Corporation.
  • Page 16 The tempo of GAME is not adjustable. To change the volume level of the rhythm pattern 1 Press RHYTHM repeatedly until "LEVEL X" is displayed. 2 Turn MULTI JOG. Three levels, 1-3, are available. To stop the beat function Press BEAT ON/OFF. BEAT toggles between On and Off.
  • Page 17 You can let the music start playing before performing step 1 or later at the desired moment. 1 Press BEAT ON/OFF to switch the function on. You will hear the current rhythm pattern. 2 Turn MULTI JOG to select the desired rhythm pattern. 3 Press RHYTHM once while the selected rhythm pattern is displayed, then turn MULTI JOG to select "AUTO".
  • Page 18 The AUTO SPICE/FILL IN double function switch takes on the FILL IN function when the BEAT function is switched On. • The AUTO SPICE function is not available at the same time as the FILL IN function. • The FILL IN function is not available when making a tape copy between two tape decks using SYNC DUB. •...
  • Page 19 You'll hear the current sound stored at A. 2 Within 4 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to select the desired sound. As the display changes, you'll hear the respective sound. 3 In a similar way, select a sound for SPICE B. 4 Play the music source and hit SPICE A or B in time with the music as in playing percussion instruments.

  • Page 20: Graphic Equalizer (Geq)

    1 Press AUTO SPICE to display "A-SPICE". 2 Press SPICE A. You'll hear the sound currently stored in A its name appearing in the display. 3 While the sound name is displayed, turn MULTI JOG to select the desired sound. (Repeat step 2 if sound name disappears before turning MULTI JOG).
  • Page 21 This unit provides four different programmed equalization curves. ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange LATIN: Accented higher frequencies for latin music CLASSIC: Enriched sound with heavy bass and fine treble Press PRGM/MANU so that one of the PRGM indicators is selected, and then press ROCK, POP, LATIN or CLASSIC.
  • Page 22 1 Press FREQUENCY UP or FREQUENCY DOWN to select a frequency. The level indicator of the selected frequency flashes. 2 Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the level of the selected frequency. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to make the desired equalization curve. 4 Within 4 seconds, press ENTER.

  • Page 23: Dsp Surround

    is also changed. DSP SURROUND The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) SURROUND adjusts the reverb level and delay time to give a resonant surround sound during playback, allowing you to enjoy the real sound presence of different environments. This unit has been programmed with 4 different DSP SURROUND modes. SELECTING A PROGRAMMED DSP SURROUND MODE When you select the programmed DSP SURROUND mode, the sound presence of a disco (DISCO), live music performance (LIVE), stadium (STADIUM) or concert hall (HALL) can be obtained.

  • Page 24: Cd Playing

    The DSP SURROUND mode is canceled when: - the ECHO level is changed. - the DOLBY PRO LOGIC is turned on. - the headphones are plugged in. - the 5.1CH (page 30) is selected. CD PLAYING pg. 13 BASIC OPERATIONS LOADING DISCS Press CD, then press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc compartment.

  • Page 25: Playing Discs

    The display shows the information of the disc to be played. PLAYING DISCS Load discs. To play all discs in the disc compartment, press All discs are played once. To play one disc only, press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-5. The selected disc is played once.
  • Page 26 • When loading an 8-cm (3-inch) disc, make sure to put it onto the inner circle of the tray precisely. Otherwise, the disc may be damaged or the disc compartment will not open. If it does not open, please consult your Aiwa dealer for repair.
  • Page 27 REPEAT play A single disc or all the discs can be played repeatedly Press RANDOM/REPEAT. Each time it is pressed, the function can be selected cyclically. RANDOM play - RANDOM lights up on the display. REPEAT play - lights up on the display. RANDOM/REPEAT play - RANDOM and light up on the display Cancel - RANDOM and...

  • Page 28: Programmed Play

    PROGRAMMED PLAY Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from any of the inserted disc. Use the remote control. 1 Press PRGM twice in stop mode. PRGM indicator lights up on the display. • When PRGM is pressed once in step 1, the unit enters KARAOKE PROGRAM (page 24). 2 Press DISC DIRECT PLAY, then press one of the numbered buttons 1-5 within 3 seconds to select a disc.

  • Page 29: Radio Reception

    Each time 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.

  • Page 30: Presetting Stations

    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 • 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 so that "MONO"...

  • Page 31: Tape Playback

    PRESET NUMBER TUNING Use the remote control to select the preset number directly. 1 Press THUNDERBIRD to select a band. 2 Press numbered buttons 0-9 and +10 to select a preset number. Example: To select preset number 15, press +10 and 5. To select preset number 20, press +10, +10 and 0.
  • Page 32 Insert a tape with the exposed side down. Push the cassette holder to close. To select a reverse mode (deck 2 only) Each time REV MODE(DECK 2) is pressed, the reverse mode changes. To play one side only, select To play from front side to reverse side once only, select To play both sides repeatedly, select •...
  • Page 33 For tapes recorded with DOLBY NR, turn on For tapes recorded without DOLBY NR, turn off 2 Press to start play. : The front side is being played (forward). : The back side is being played (reverse). When tapes are loaded in both decks Press TAPE/DECK 1/2 first to select a deck.

  • Page 34: Continuous Play

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

  • Page 35: Recording

    • Take up any slack in the tape with a pencil or similar tool before use. Slack tape may break or jam in the mechanism. DOLBY NR system The Dolby Noise Reduction system reduces tape hiss noise. For optimum performance when playing back a tape recorded with the DOLBY NR system, turn on the DOUBLER system.
  • Page 36 To record with DOLBY NR, turn on To record without DOLBY NR, turn off 4 Press function (CD,TUNER/BAND,VIDEO/AUX or MD) and prepare the source to be recorded. To record from a CD, press CD and load the disc(s). To record from a radio broadcast, press TUNER/BAND and tune in to a station. To record from a connected source, press VIDEO/AUX or MD.

  • Page 37: Dubbing A Tape Manually

    MUTE again. Each time the button is pressed, a 4-second blank space is added. "Can't REC" is displayed if you attempt to record on a tape with the plastic tabs broken off. To erase a recording Make sure the microphone(s) is(are) not connected to this unit and set the microphone volume and the echo level to OFF.

  • Page 38: Dubbing The Whole Tape

    Press To set the Dolby NR when playing back the dubbed tape Press DOLBY NR and turn Dolby NR on or off to match the original tape. DUBBING THE WHOLE TAPE This function allows you to make exact copies of both sides of the original tape. The reverse side of both tapes will start simultaneously as soon as the longer tape has been reversed.

  • Page 39: Ai Edit Recording

    • Recording does not start, if the erasure prevention tab on either side of the tape is broken off. • If the leader segment of the tape to be recorded on is longer than that of the original tape, recording on the reverse side may stop midway through the recording.
  • Page 40 5 Press to designate the tape length. 10 to 99 minutes can be specified. In a few seconds, the tracks to be recorded on each side of the tape are determined. • The numbered buttons 0-9 or MULTI JOG are also available to designate the tape length. Example: When using a 60-minute tape, press 6 and 0.

  • Page 41: Programmed Edit Recording

    remaining on the tape (with the minus mark). • Recording is inhibited if the erasure prevention tab on either side of the tape is broken off. • The Al edit recording function cannot be used with discs containing 31 tracks or more. "TR OVER" is displayed if this is attempted.
  • Page 42 • The numbered buttons 0-9 or MULTI JOG are also available to designate the tape length. 5 Press DISC DIRECT PLAY, then press numbered buttons 1-5 within 3 seconds on the remote control to select a disc. Then press numbered buttons 0-9 and +10 to program a track. Example: To select the 10th track of disc 2, press DISC DIRECT PLAY and 2, then press +10 and 0.

  • Page 43: Dolby Pro Logic

    To change the program of each side Press CD EDIT/CHECK to select side A or B, and press CLEAR to clear the program of the selected side. Then program tracks again. To clear the edit program Press twice so that "EDIT" disappears on the display. •...
  • Page 44 Use the remote control. 1 Press DOLBY PRO LOGIC to select NORMAL. "NORMAL" is displayed. If "PHANTOM" or "3 STEREO" is displayed, press DOLBY PRO LOGIC repeatedly until "NORMAL" is selected. 2 Press MANUAL SELECT and hold it down for about four seconds until "L" flashes. A noise signal is sent to each channel in turn in the following sequence.

  • Page 45: Play With Dolby Pro Logic

    DOLBY PRO LOGIC (cont.) pg. 24 PLAY WITH DOLBY PRO LOGIC 1 Press VIDEO/AUX and start playback of the video source. "VIDEO" is displayed. If "5.1 ch IN" is displayed, press VIDEO/AUX again. 2 Press DOLBY PRO LOGIC. "NORMAL" is selected, and the playback sound has the DOLBY PRO LOGIC effect. To cancel Dolby Pro Logic mode Press DOLBY PRO LOGIC repeatedly until "PRO-OFF"...

  • Page 46: Karaoke

    through the front speakers. To select PHANTOM or 3 STEREO Press DOLBY PRO LOGIC repeatedly until the desired Dolby Pro Logic mode is displayed. The DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode is displayed cyclically as follows. To adjust the balance of connected speaker sound levels Carry out steps 2 to 4 of "ADJUSTING SPEAKER LEVEL BALANCE"...
  • Page 47 • If sound through the microphone is extremely loud, it may be distorted. In this case, decrease the microphone volume. Recommended microphones The use of unidirectional type microphones is recommended to prevent howling. Contact your local Aiwa dealer for details. LOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX FUNCTIONS This unit can use discs or tapes as Karaoke sources.

  • Page 48: Karaoke Program

    • Vocal Fader The singer's voice becomes softer than the accompaniment. ‚ Auto Vocal Fader The singer's voice becomes softer only while there is audio input through microphones. ƒ Multiplex The sound on the left channel is heard from both speakers, and the sound on the right channel is muted. „...
  • Page 49 Before or during CD play, you can reserve up to 15 tracks to be played after the current track. Each reservation is cleared when it finishes playing. Use the remote control. 1 Press CD and load the discs. 2 Press PRGM once. 3 Press DISC DIRECT PLAY, then press one of the numbered buttons 1-5 within 3 seconds to select a disc.

  • Page 50: Clock And Timer

    To add a reservation during play Repeat step 3. To check the reserved tracks Press CD EDIT/CHECK repeatedly. Each time it is pressed, the disc number and track number are displayed in the reserved order. To stop play Press When is pressed, the play starts from the last track again.

  • Page 51: Setting The Sleep Timer

    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.

  • Page 52: Setting The Timer

    The unit can be turned off automatically at a specified time. Use the remote control. 1 Press SLEEP. 2 Within 4 seconds, press to specify the time until the power is turned off. Each time the button is pressed, the time changes between 5 and 240 minutes in 5-minute steps. MULTI JOG is also available instead of Specified time To check the time remaining until the power is turned off...
  • Page 53 The unit can be turned on at a specified time every day with the built-in timer. Preparation Make sure the clock is set correctly. 1 Press one of the function buttons to select a source. • If TUNER/BAND is pressed, the band cannot be selected in this step. 2 Press TIMER repeatedly until Time and audio source name flash alternatively.

  • Page 54: Timer Recording

    The duration will be automatically set after 4 seconds. It will also be set if ENTER or is pressed within 4 seconds after step 4. 5 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 automatically be set to 20 when the power is turned on.

  • Page 55: Other Connections

    Connect the red plug to R jack, and the white plug to L jack. When connecting a turntable Use an Aiwa turntable equipped with a built-in equalizer amplifier. MD JACKS This jack is recommended to connect with an MD player.

  • Page 56: Listening To External Sources

    Use a cable with RCA phono plugs to connect audio equipment with LINE IN (analog input) jacks. Connect the red plug to LINE OUT R jack and the white plug to LINE OUT L jack. Do not connect an equipment to LINE OUT and VIDEO/AUX simultaneously. Otherwise, noise is generated and malfunction occurs.

  • Page 57: Connecting A Dvd Player

    To play equipment connected to VIDEO/AUX jacks or MD jacks, proceed as follows. 1 Press VIDEO/AUX or MD. To play the equipment connected to VIDEO/AUX, press VIDEO/AUX. "VIDEO" appears on the display. To play the equipment connected to MD, press MD. "MD" appears on the display. 2 Play the connected equipment.
  • Page 58 When a DVD player is connected to the 5.1 CH INPUT jacks of this unit, you can listen to DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND sound, which enables you to enjoy theater-quality sound in your home. 1 Press VIDEO/AUX repeatedly until "5.1ch IN" is displayed. DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND is turned on.

  • Page 59: General

    GENERAL pg. 31 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Occasional care and maintenance of the unit and the software are needed to optimize the performance of your unit. To clean the cabinet Use a soft and dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent solution.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting Guide

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

  • Page 61: Specifications

    CD PLAYER SECTION The CD player does not play. • Is the disc correctly inserted? (è page 13) • Is the disc dirty? (è page 30) • Is the lens affected by condensation? è Wait approximately one hour and try again. GENERAL (cont) SPECIFICATIONS Main unit CX-NMTD9...
  • Page 62 ..........CENTER SPEAKER: accept .

  • Page 63: Parts Index

    Under license from BBE Sound, Inc. DOLBY NR/DOLBY PRO LOGIC Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. "DOLBY", the double-D symbol and "PRO LOGIC" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. COPYRIGHT Please check the laws on copyright relating to recordings from discs, radio or external tape for the country in which the machine is being used.
  • Page 64 Name 1 TAPE/DECK 1/2 TUNER/BRAND VIDEO/AUX 2 ROCK/M1 POP/M2 LATIN/M3 CLASSIC/M4 PRGM/MANU 3 PHONES 4 POWER CLEAR DIRECTION/PRESET DOWN REC/REC MUTE SYNC DUB 6 KARAOKE DOLBY PRO LOGIC 7 DOLBY NR REV MODE (DECK 2) CD EDIT/CHECK CD BLANK SKIP Page 6, 17-20 29, 30...
  • Page 65 8 VOLUME ECHO 9 DISCO LIVE STADIUM HALL 10 ECO MIC 1, 2 11 BBE T-BASS DEMO 12 FREQUENCY UP, DOWN MULTI JOG BEAT ON/OFF RHYTHM ENTER SPICE A, B AUTO SPICE/FILL IN CLOCK TIMER 13 DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-5 DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE 14 TIMER...
  • Page 66 19 TAPE/DECK 1/2 TUNER/BRAND VIDEO/AUX 20 SURROUND MANUAL SELECT DOLBY PRO LOGIC 21 VOL ( For assistance and information call toll free 1-800-BUY-AIWA. (United States and Puerto Rico) 6, 17-20 29, 30 6, 13 7, 12, 23, 24, 30 23, 24...

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