Aiwa NS XA74 Owners Manual

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(United States and Puerto Rico)

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION1TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
N0 USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL."

NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits fora 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.

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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.

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1 Water and moisture - Do not use this unit near water, such
as near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like.

2 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).

3 Mounting surface - Place the unit on a flat. even surface.

4 Ventilation - The unit should be situated with adequate
space around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured.
Allow to cm (4 in.) clearance from the rearand the top of the
unit, and 5 cm (2 in.) from each side.

- Do not place the unit on a bed, mg, or similar surface that
may block the ventilation openings.

- Do not install the unit in a bookcase, cabinet, or airtight rack
where ventilation may be impeded.

5 Objects and liquid entry - Take care that objects or liquids
do not get inside the unit through the ventilation openings,

6 Carts and stands - When
placed or mounted on a stand
orcart, the unitshould be moved
with care.

Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause
the unit or cart to overturn orfall.

7 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 for a few hours,
then try to operate again.

a Wall or ceiling mounting-The unit should not be mounted
on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the Operating
instructions.

Electric Power

1 Power sources - Connect this unit only to power sources
specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on the
unit.

2 Polarization 7As 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 or impossible to
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 lorce it into a power outlet.

3 Ac power cord
~ When disconnecting the AC power cord, pull it out by the

AC power plug. Do not pull the cord itself.

- Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands, as this
could result in fire or shock.

- Powercords should be firmly secured 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.

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GRAPHIC EQUALIZEH

DSP SURROUND SYSTEINI

GEO

GEQ

This unit provides the following three different equalization carves.
ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass

POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange

CLASSIC: Enriched sound with heavy bass and fine treble

Press the GEQ button repeatedly until the desired
equalization curve is displayed.

ROCK /POP / CLASSIC

To cancel the selected mode
Press the GEQ button repeatedly so that GEQ OFF appears on
the display.

Using the headphones

Connect headphones to the PHONES jack with a stereo standard
plug 026.3 mm, I/A inch).

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

Sound adjustment during recording

The output volume and tone (except BBE) of the speakers or
headphones may be freely varied without affecting the level of
the recording.

When playing back a tape recorded with BBE, it is recommended
that BBE be set to off to avoid distorted high frequency sound.

SURROUND

The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) surround system can recreate
the effect of sounds reflected from walls or ceilings. This system
enhances 3 types of sound presence.

DISCO: Sound presence of a disco

LlVE: Sound presence of a live music performance

HALL: Sound presence of a concert hall

Press the SURROUND button repeatedly until the desired
SURROUND mode is displayed.

DISCO / LIVE / HALL

Equalization curves are selected automatically to match the
SURROUND modes and can also be selected or turned off to
suit your preference.

When the music source is monaural

Select LIVE to obtain a simulated stereo effect. When DISCO or
HALL is selected, no sound will be heard from the surround
speakers.

To cancel the selected mode

Press the SURROUND button repeatedly so that SUR OFF
appears on the display.

While SURROUND mode is off, no sound is heard from the
surround speakers.

NOTE
When the MIC or ECHO level is changed (page 19), the
SURROUND mode is automatically canceled

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GENERALITES

SOINS ET ENTBETIEN

Un entretien et des soins reguliers de lappareil et des disques
et cassettes sont nécessaires pour assmer un ionctionnement
optimal.

Nettoyage du coffret

Utitiser un chiffon doux et sec.

Si lappareil est extrémement sale. utilser un chiffon doux
legerement imbibédune solution détergente douce. Afin de ne
pas alterer le lini de lappareil. ne pas utiliser de solvants forts,
tels que de lalcool. de la benzine ou du diluant.

Nettoyage des tétes et des chemins de bande

Toutes les dlx heures dutillsation, nettoyer les tétes et les
chemins de bande avec une cassette de nettoyage en un cotan-
tige imbibe dun quuide de nettoyage oudalcool denature. (Des
kits de nettoyage sont disponibles dans Ie commerce.)

Lors- du nettoyage avec un coton-tige, essuyer Ia téte
d'enregistrement/de lecture, Ia téte d'eilacement (platine 2
seulement), les cabestans et les galets presseurs.

Téte de lecture Coton-tige

Cabestan Cabestan

Ga'e' T? Galel
presseur d effacement Dresseur

Apres Ie nettoyage des tétes et des chemins de bande avec une
cassette de nettoyage a liquide ou avec un coton-tige imbibe,
attendre que les parties nettoyées soient completement seches
avant de mettre des cassettes en place.

Pour demagnétlser Ies tetes

A la Iongue, les tétes peuvent devenir magnétisées. Ceci peut
restreindre la plage de sortie des cassettes enregistrées et
augmenter le bruit. A I'aide dun dlspositif de démagnétisation
disponible clans le commerce, demagnétiser les tetes toutes les
20 a 30 heures dutilisation.

Soin des disques
- Si un disque est sale, lessuyer du centre vers lexterieuravec
un chiffon de nettoyage.

° Apres la lecture d'un disque, le ranger dans son étui. Ne pas
lalsser le disque dans un endroit chaud ou humide.

Soin des cassettes _

- Apres I'Utilisation, ranger les cassettes dans leurs boites.

- Ne pas laisser lee cassettes pres dun aimant, dun moteur
électrique, d'un iéleviseur ou de toute autre source as champ
magnétique. Cela diminuerait la qualité sonore et provoquerait
du souffle.

- Ne pas exposer les cassettes au soleil ni les Iaisser dans un
vehicule gare au soleil.

EN CAS DE PROBLEME

Si lappareil ne fonctionne pas comme décrit clans ce mode
demploi, controler Ie guide suivant.

GENERALITES

ll ny a pas de son.

0 Le cordon secteur est-ii branché correctement?

o N'y a-t-il pas une mauvaise connexion? (-0 page 3)

- I! y a peut~étre un court-circuit dans let; bornes denceinte.
-> Débrancher le cordon secteur puis corriger les connexions

denceinte. ,

- Une iouche de fonction incorrecte nest-elle pas en service?

Le son he sort que par une enceinte. L

- Lautre enceinte nest-elle pas déccnnectee?

Le son sorli nest pas stéréo.

. La fonction Karaoke n'est»elle pas en service? (-v page 19)

Un afiichage ou un tonctionnernent errone se produit.
- Reinitialiser lappareil ccmme indiqué ci-dessous.

PARTIE TUNER
ll y a des charges stathues constantes en forme donde.
- Lantenne est-elle raccordée correctemeni? (-v page 3)
- Le signal nest-il pas taible?
A Connecter une antenne extérieure.
La reception pre'sente des parasites ou le son présente
de la distorsion.
- Le systeme na capte-t-II pas des bruits extérleurs ou des ondes
réfléchies?
-t Changer lorientation de Iantenne.
-~ Eloigner Iappareil dautres appareils électriques.

PARTIE MAGNETOCASSETTE

La bande ne déflle pas.

- La platine 2 nest»elle pas en mode pause? (-v page 13)

Le son est déséquilibré ou trop taible.

- La téte ole lecture nest-elle pas sale? (- page 24)

Lenreglstrement est impossible.

' Un ergot de sécurité de la cassette nest-ll pas absent?
(_. page 14)

- La téte denregistrement nest-elle pas sale? (-o page 24)

Leffacement est impossible.

. La tete deflacement nest-elle pas sale? (-» page 24)

- Une cassette au metal nest-elle pas utilisée?

II ny a pas de sons aigus. .

- Une cassette enregistrée sans réducteur de bruit Dolby nest-
elle pas lue avec la systeme reducteur de bruit Dolby en
service? (~ page 13)

La téte d'enregietrement/de lecture nest-elle pas sale?
(-. page 24)

PAHTlE LECTEUFt DE DISOUES COMPACTS
La lecture ne fonctlonne pas.
- Le disque est-ll correctement mis en place? (-v page 11)
- Le diSque nest-ll pas sale? (-o page 24)
- Ny a-t-il pas de la condensation sur la Ientille?
-t Attendre environ une heure puis essayer ole nouveau.

Si une anomalie apparait sur la tenetre daflichage ou clans Ie
magnétocasserte. réinltialiser lappareil de la maniere suivante.
1 Appuyer sur la touche POWER pour couper l'alimentation.
2 Appuyer sur la touche POWER tout en appuyant sur la touche
I CLEAR pour remettre lappareil sous tension. Toutes lss
donnees mémorisées apres lachat sont eftacées.
Si a I'etape 1 lalimentation ne peut pas etre coupee du fait diune
anomalie. réinitialiser en debranchanl le cordon secteur puis le
rebrancher. Ensuite, effectuer l'etape 2.
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