Aiwa NS X999 Owners Manual

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NSX-999

COMPACT DISC STEREO SYSTEM
SISTEMA ESTEREOFONICO DE DISCO COMPACTO

COMPACT DISC STEREO CASSETTE RECEIVER

RADIOCA'SSETTE ESTEREO CON DISCO
COMPACTO

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SPEAKER SYSTEM
SISTEMA DE ALTAVOCES drummer
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. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIREER ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
Em TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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FOREWORD

Welcome to the Aiwa NSX-999

Congratulations on your purchase of an Aiwa Stereo System.

To optimize the performance at this system, please take the time
to read through these Operating Instructions and become familiar
with the operating procedures.

About the layout of this manual

This manual contains instructions in three languages (® English,
® Spanish, GD French) and illustrations (D -» fl . When following
the steps for each operation, refer to the illustration indicated by the
capital letters (fl ), Boldface numbers refer to steps In the opera-
tion. Smaller numbers and lowercase letters in circles (O) are used
to explain step procedures and identify parts and controls,

DEMO (Demonstration) mode

(See also page 16 for detail.)

When you lirst connect the AC cord. the display window demon-
strates the units preset functions.

To cancel DEMO mode
Press the DEMO button.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER«SERV|CEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED .
SERVICE PERSONNEL."

Explanation of Graphical Symbols:

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, isintendedto alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated dan-
gerous voltage" within the products enclosure
that may be of suflicienl magnitude to consti-
tute 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,

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
harmtul 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 instruc-
tions, 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 deter-
mined 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 re-
ceiver.

- Connectthe equipment into an outlet on circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consultthe dealer oran experienced radicfl'V technician for
help.

CAUTION

Modifications or adjustments to this product, which are not ex-
pressly approved by the manufacturer, may void the users right or
authority to operate this product.

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POWER

(5 STANDBY/0N

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PREPARATIONS

DEMO (DEMONSTRATION) MODE

When you tlrst connect the AC cord, the display window demon»
strates the units preset functions.

When the power is turned on, the DEMO display is hidden by the
operation display. When the power is turned off, it is restored.

To cancel DEMO mode -. fl
Press the DEMO button.

To reenter DEMO mode
Press the DEMO button again.

After a power interruption
The unit enters DEMO mode.

BEFORE OPERATION

To turn on the unit-* [3

Press the POWER button.

You can also turn the unit on by pressing one of the direct play
buttons. (See "DIRECT PLAY FUNCTIONS)

The disc compartment may open and close for resetting the unit.

After use
Press the POWER button to turn off the power. The display
changes to clock or DEMO mode.

After turning on the unit

The flash window above the disc compartment lights up.

For 4 seconds, the most recently used function button flashes in
red. _

No operation may be carried out during this 4-secorid period,

The flash window *

The flash window shows the power is on. it tlashes when the disc
compartment is opened orclosed, and when the trays are rotated,
To turn it off, press the CD button while pressing the I CLEAR
button.

To turn it back on. repeat the procedure.

- Do not carry out this operation during recording.

Illumination guide -t E
Whenever one of the function buttons is pressed, the buttons for
that operation light up or flash.
Example:
When connecting the AC cord, the II SET button flashes to guide
you in setting the current time.

Headphones

Connect headphones to the PHONES jack with a stereo standard
plug (063 mm//4 inch).

No sound is heard from the speakers while headphones are
plugged in.

After a power lnterruptlon

The current time needs to be reset. (See page 20.)

- If power is interrupted for more than about 24 hours, you will also
have to reset preset stations and timer playback or recording
settings. '

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SELECTING A TRACK DIRECTLY

You can selectany track on any disc directly and begin play, -t n

1 Press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons to selecta disc.
The selected disc is Indicated in red in the display.
2 Press the numeric buttons and the +10 button on the remote
control to select a track.
Play begins with that track, and all the tracks on the disc will be
played.
Example:
® To select the 61h track, press the 6 button.
® To select the 18th track, press the +10 button and then
press the 6 button within 4 seconds.
© To select the 20th track press the +10 button twice and
then press the 0 button within 4 seconds.

RANDOM PLAY

Allthetracks on the selected disc oron all discs in the compartment
can be played randomly.

Press the RANDOM button on the remote control to display
RANDOM, before or during play. -~ E]

To cancel random play
Press the RANDOM button so that RANDOM in the display goes
out.

- Even if the « button is pressed, the previously played track
cannot be skipped.

- You cannot select tracks directly with the numeric buttons in
random play mode.

REPEAT PLAY

All the tracks on the selected disc or on all discs in the compartment
can be played repeatedly.

Press the REPEAT button on the remote control to display (I,
belore or during play. -v

To repeat only selected tracks
Program the desired tracks before selecting repeat play. (See
page 34.)

To cancel repeat play
Press the REPEAT button so that C: in the display goes out.

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DOLBY NR

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REV MODE
(DECK 12)

6 REC/REC MUTE

RECORDING

RECORDING FROM A CD

Preparation
- Wind up to the point where recording will start.
- Use normal (type I) or CrOz (type II) tapes.

1 Insert the tape to be recorded on into deck 2.

Press the EJECT : mark to open the cassette holder.
Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on lirst facing you
and the exposed side down.

2 Set DOLBY NR.

To record with DOLBY NR: Press the DOLBY NR button toturn
on the Dolby NR. The DCI NR indicator will light.

To record without DOLBY NR: Press the DOLBY NR button to
turn off the Dolby NR. The DCI NR indicator will go off.

3 Set the reverse mode.

Each time the REV MODE button is pressed, the reverse mode
changes.

To record on one side only, turn on I.

To record on both sides, turn on I).

4 Press the CD button.

5 Load discs onto the disc trays.
The disc loaded on tray 1 is played first.

6 Press the 0 REC/REC MUTE button to start record-
ing.
Playing and recording start simultaneously with the firsttrack ol
the first disc. All discs in the compartment are recorded if the
tape is long enough.
When you use the remote control to start recording, first press
the 0/0 REC/REC MUTE button and then press the <>
button within 2 seconds.

To stop recording from the CD
Press the I button to stop the deck, and press it again to stop the
CD player.

After play stops at the end of the CD
Deck 2 enters recording stop mode.

To record selected tracks
Before pressing the 0 REC/REC MUTE button, program the
tracks. (See PROGRAMMED PLAW.)

To record part of the CD

When the O REC/REC MUTE button is pressed, recording always
Starts from the first track. To start in the middle of a track, play the
CD up tothe point where you wantto start recording, and then press
the O REC/REC MUTE button.