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For assistance and information call toll free 1-800-BUY-AIWA (United States and Puerto Rico)
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ENGLISH WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO Read the Operating Instructionscarefully and completely before RAIN OR MOISTURE. operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating Instructions for future reference. All warnings and cautions in the Operating Jnstructionsand on the unit should be strictlyfollowed, as well as the safety suggestions below.
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4 Extension cord -- To help prevent electric shock, do not use a polarized AC power plugwith an extensioncord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the polarized plug can be completely inserted to prevent exposure of the blades of the plug. PRECAUTIONS ..............
PREPARATIONS Refer to the diagram on the next page. 1 Connect the right speaker to the main unit. Connect the speaker cord with the plug to the SPEAKERS The DOLBY PRO LOGIC system which is the biggest feature of HIGH FREQ R terminal. this stereo system provides you with multi channel sound in your home.
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Surround speaker < Surround speaker cord Center speaker Right speaker Television AC cord 7 Connect the supplied antennas. Connect the FM antenna to FM 75 _ terminals and the AM • Be sure to connect the speaker cords correctly, improper antenna to AM LOOP terminals, connections can cause short circuits in SPEAKERS terminals.
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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 Inserting batteries your room. Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and insert two R6 (size AA) batteries, CX-NMA845 ..
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....i..ENTER CLOCK POWER MULTI JOG SETTING POWER ECONOMIZING MODE Setting this unit to power economizing mode reduces power consumption as follows. • When the power is turned off, air the display lights turn off. To turn the power on However, if the clock is not set, the game Demo (page 8) will Press one of the function buttons (TAPEJDECK 1/2, TUNER/ begin when the power is turned off.
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Press <1.< or _ repeatedly to select one of the three probability And AIWA's built-in subwoofer system incorporates a subwoofer levels when playing the game Demo.The tray number indicator capable of powerful, satisfying bass performance with true stereo in the display changes between 1 and 3.
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SOUND USING THE BEAT FUNCTION OOOQ 0o0o This unit has a library of rhythm patterns from which you can 000o select the desired one to add to the playback of any music T-BASS --T-BASS sources, thus allowing you to create your original sounds. The mix created with the BEAT and BBE functions can be recorded on tape if you want to.
To adjust the tempo of the rhythm pattern Using the AUTO mode The AUTO mode automaticafly adjusts the tempo of the current rhythm pattern so it coincides with the tempo of the music. RHYTHM ]_lj MULTI JOG Depending on the music the AUTO mode may not work correctly S AT (with songs whose tempo is fuzzy, or is varying, for example).
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When the unit gets synced up to the tempo of the music,the USING THE SPICE FUNCTION display will momentarily read the synced-up tempo. SPICE A/B function Depending on sound sources (such as, songs whose tempo The SPICE A/B function allows you to add percussion to the is varying), however,you may see differenttempos appearing playback of the music and create your original sounds.
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Using a scratch mode i --1----Fr7 • 3,4,5 1 Press AUTO SPICE. 1 Hold down SPICE A, (Don't release the button "A-SPICE"will show in the display. until you complete step 2.) The display will read "SCT MODE." /--_--E.'..'::.j':;' T _"_."." -\ _Z.._, : "j ...,=I...
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SE'n'ING A NEW EQUALIZATION CURVE MANUALLY SELECTING THE PROGRAMMED EQUALIZATION CURVE This unit provides the following 5 different programmed equalization curves. tJ s 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.
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MEMORIZING THE NEW EQUALIZATION CURVES 1,2,4 The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) SURROUND sonically changes the acoustic characteristics of any listening rooms, allowing you to enjoy the real sound presence of different environments. This unit has been programmed with 5 different SURROUND. modes.
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RADIO RECEPTION -MONa _ o II-O TUNER TUNER DO0o DOOQ BAND DOOQ -0-9,+10 _Q_O < The unit can store a total of 32 preset stations. When a station is 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select stored, a preset number is assigned to the station. Use the preset desired band.
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TAPE PLAYBACK To select a reverse mode (deck 2 only) Each time REV MODE (DECK 2) is pressed, the reverse mode changes. TAPE/DECK 1/2-- ..To play one side only, select _-. ----_PUSH EJECT To play from front side to reverse side once only, select _.).
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MUSIC SENSOR About cassette tapes • To prevent accidental erasure, break off the plastic tabs If there isa 4-second or longerblank between each track, a search on the cassette tape after recording with a screwdriver or for the beginning of the current or next track during playback can other pointed tool, be done easily.
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CD PLAYING To Dlav one disc onlv, press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3, The selected disc is played once. To stop play, press II. To pause play, press II.To resume play, press again. MULTI JOG To search for a particular point during playback, keep <1.<1 or _ pressed and release it at the desired point.
RANDOM/REPEAT PLAY < Use the remote control. RANDOM play Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from any of the inserted All the tracks on the selected disc or all the discs can be played discs. randomly. REPEAT play --2,3 A single disc or all the discs can be played repeatedly.
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RECORDING To stop recording, press III. To pause recording, press II. (Applicable when the source is TUNER, VIDEO/AUX or MD.) Toresume recording, pressit again. Sound adjustment during recording This section explains how to record from the tuner, CD player, or The VOLUME control has no effect on recording.
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=€ This function allows you to make exact copies of both sides of the original tape. The reverse 'side of both tapes will start • Set the tape to the point where recording will start. simultaneously as soon as the longer tape has been reversed. •...
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6 Press • REC/REC MUTE to start recording on the first side. The tape is rewound to the beginning of the front side, the lead segment is playedthroughfor 10 seconds, and recording MULTI JOG " starts. When recording on the front (side A) ends, recording on the back (side B) starts.
Repeat step 5 for the rest of the tracks for side A track whose playing time is longer than the remaining time cannot be programmed. Press EDIT/CHECK to select side B and MULTI I¢ program the tracks for side B. After confirming "B"...
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2 Press MANUAL SELECT and hold it down for The DOLBY PRO LOGIC feature and the center and rear speakers (standard) assure full-scale home theater sound. When about 4 seconds until "L" flashes. playing back laser discs or video software that have been recorded in Dofby Surround,...
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£ In addition to the NORMAL mode, this unit is also equipped with the PHANTOM and the 3 STEREO modes. PHANTOM mode: Use this mode when no center speaker is connected. The center channel signals are output through the 0000 -MANUAL left and right speakers.
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• When the function is changed, the microphone volume and the echo volume are set to off. Recommended microphones The use of unidirectional type microphones is recommended to prevent howling. Contact your local Aiwa dealer for details. VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX FUNCTIONS This unit can use discs or tapes as Karaoke sources.
To add a reservation during play Repeat step 3, < To check the reserved tracks 1€ 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 90¢...
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CLOCK AND TIMER II m c t1 --ql_ The clock is displayed. (The":" between the hours and minutes The unit can be turned off automatically at a specified time. flashes.) When the power cord is plugged into an AC outlet Use the remote control.
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. <...
Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment for details. . Jtiiiilliili • The connecting cords are not supplied. Obtain the necessary connecting cords. • Consult your local Aiwa dealer for optional equipment. ==== 0 c:c::_', VIDEO/AUX JACKS This unit can input analog sound signals through these jacks.
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LISTENING DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND SOUND 5.1CH INPUT jacks of this unit support the DOLBY DIGITAL 0000 SURROPUND system, OQQQ Connect a DVD player with 5. t CH output jacks to this unit using OQQQ cables with RCA phono plugs as follows; QQQ! DVD player's jack...
UMP L If the unit fails to perform as described in these Operating Occasional care and maintenance of the unit and the software Instructions, check the following guide. are needed to optimize the performance of your unit. GENERAL To clean the cabinet There is no sound.
General 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power requirements < 210W Power consumption Dimensions of main unit 260 x 324 x 346 mm (10:h x 127/e x 13%in.) (WxHx Main unit CX-NMA845 Weight of main unit 7.8 kg (171be 3 oz.) FM tuner section With power-economizing...
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