Aiwa NS XA999 Owners Manual

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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO nor OPEN

CAUTIONzTO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
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Owners record

For your convenience, record the model number and serial
number (you will find them on the rear of your set) 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.)
CX-NABQQ
SX-WNA999
SX-R275

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P'BECAU ONS '

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.

Installation

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Water and molsture v- Do not use this unit near water. such

as near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like.

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!)

(41°F) or greaterthan 35°C (95°F).

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

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 rear and the top of the

unit, and 5 cm (2 in.) from each side.

- Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, 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.

Objects and liquid entry - Take care that objects or liquids

do not get inside the unit through the ventilation openings.

Carts and stands -When placed

or mounted on a stand or cart, the

unit should be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and

uneven surfaces may cause the

unit or can to overturn or fall.

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 cecur, leave the unit for a few hours,

then try to operate again,

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.
Polarization - As 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 force it into a power outlet.

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 outlet.

- Avoid overloading AC power plugs and extension cords
beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock.

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Inserting batteries
Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and
insert two He (size AA) batteries.

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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 ieet). When this distance decreases, replace the batteries
with new ones.

R6(AA)

>l<> PRESET on the remote control
The function Is the same as that of <> on the main unit.

>l<> PRESET

o If the remote control is not going to be used for an extended
period of time. remove the batteries to prevent possible
electrolyte leakage.

o The remote control may not operate correctly when:

- The line ot sight between the remote control and the remote
sensor inside the display window is exposed to intense light,
such as direct sunlight

- Other remote controls are used nearby (those of atelevision.
etc.)

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BEFORE OPERATION

POWER ENTEFl
MULTI JOG

ECO

To turn the power on

Press one of the function buttons (TAPE DECK1/2, TUNER
BAND, VIDEO/AUX, CD, MD). Playback of the inserted disc or
tape begins, or the previously tuned station is received (Direct
Play Function).

POWER is also available.

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When the power is turned on, the disc compartment may open
and close to reset the unit.

To turn the power off
Press POWER.

To change the brightness level of the display

1 Press ECO so that ECO MODE is displayed.

2 Within 4 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to display DIM MODE",
and then press ENTER within 4 seconds.

3 Within 4 seconds) turn MULTI JOG to select the dimmer mode
as below.
The mode will be automatically set after 4 seconds. it will also
be set if ENTER is pressed within 4 seconds after step 3.

F DIM-OFFHDIMMER 1 4-» DIMMER 24-. DIMMER 8-|

DIM-OFF: The normal display.

DIMMER 1: The illumination of the display is dimmer than
usual.

DIMMER 2: The illumination of the display is dimmer than
DIMMER 1.

DIMMER 3: The illumination of the display is dimmer than
DIMMEFt 2.The spectrum analyzer, and the button lamps light
oil.

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It the timer recording (page 27) is done with the economizing
mode (page7) set to "ON and the power turns off, the dimmer
mode will be set to DIMMER 3 the next time the power is
turned on.

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DEMO

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Game Demo

When you only plug the AC power cord for the first time after
purchase, the game automatlcally comes on. This initial state is
disabled once you set the builHn clock. As long as you leave the
clock intact, the game automatically comes on when switching
olf power.

To play the game Demo

Press DEMO whether the unit is turned on or off, and whether
the clock has been set or not.

With the power switched otf the game is silent. With the power
switched on it is livened up with audio (relerred to as game sound
in the lollowing).

1 Press 4}.
Three numbers on the display start to run.

2 Press I once.
The number on the left side stops.

3 Press I twice to stop the remaining two
numbers.
Scoring:
20 points are given to start the game,
It all the numbers are egual, 50 points are added to the score.
If not equal, one point is subtracted.
It the gained points reach 9999, you win,
It the gained points tail to 0, you lose.

To cancel the game Demo
Press DEMO.

To reset the game Demo
Press DEMO twice.

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To change the probability of equalizing the three numbers
Press « or » repeatedly to select one of the three probability
levels when playing the game Demo. The tray number indicator
in the display changes between 1 and 3. As the tray number
increases lrom 1 to 3, the higher the probability of equalizing.

To mute the game sound

Firstly, cancel the game Demo by pressing DEMO. Then, keep
pressing DEMO until J79 OFF" is displayed,

To restore the game sound, keep pressing DEMO again until
)7. ON" is displayed.

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- During playing the game Demo, I, «, » and <> are
available only for the game Demo. Cancel the game Demo to
use these buttons for the functions such as CD playing, etc.

- To change the game sound, see "RHYTHM PLAY FUNCTION
on page 9.

- During the game Demo, some indicators unrelated with the
actual operation light up on the display.

- DEMO is locked out during recording and is not operative.

-The game Demo and the game sound are automatically
canceled it the volume is adjusted while the unit is turned on.

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If AUTO" shows while you are pressing RHYTHM, change it to
MANUAL" by tuning MULTI JOG to the lett. In AUTO mode the
tempo is automatically set and you cannot access the display of
tempo." (More about AUTO mode later)

2 Turn MULTI JOG.
Turning to the right speeds up the tempo. Turning to the left
slows down the tempo.

(It a time-out occurs before you turn the dial, go back to the
display of Tempo" by pressing RHYTHM.)

The tempo can be changed within the limits of 81 to 160.

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The tempo of GAME is not adjusmble.

To change the volume level of the rhythm pattern

MULTl JOG

BEAT

ON/OFF RHYTHM

1 Press RHYTHM repeatedly until the display reads
LEVEL X.

2 Turn MULTl JOG.
Three levels, 1-3, are available.

To stop the BEAT function
Press BEAT ONIOFF.
BEAT toggles between On and Oil.

When you interrupt or stop the playback of the sound source,
the BEAT functlon is automatlcally switched off.

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Using the AUTO mode

The AUTO mode automatically adjusts the tempo ()1 the current
rhythm pattern so it coincides with the tempo ot the music.

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Depending on the music the AUTO mode may not work correctly
(with songs whose tempo is fuzzy, or is varying, for example).

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2,3

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 Change the rhythm pattern and the level setting
as required by pressing RHYTHM and turning
MULTI JOG.

3 Press RHYTHM to switch the display to read
MANUAL" or AUTO.

4 Turn MULTI JOG to the right to change the display
to AUTO.
It "AUTO" is displayed in step 3, turn MULTl JOG to the left to
change the display to "MANUAL" before performing step 4.

On switching from MANUAL over to AUTO the level of the
rhythm pattern is automatically reduced to 1."The preset level
will be resumed when the unit takes on the tempo of the music.

While the unit is trying to get synced up to the tempo of the
music, a cascade-like blue indicator will flash on the sides of
the graphic equalizer display section,

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When the unit gets synced up to the tempo of the music, the
display will momentarily read the synced-up tempo.

Depending on sound sources (such as, songs whose tempo
is varying), however, you may see different tempos appearing
one after the other in the display.

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LECTURE ALEATOIRE/REPETEE

Ullllser la telecommande.

Lecture aléatoire
Toutes les plages clu disque sélectionné ou tous les disques peuvenl
etre lus dans un ordre aleatoire.

Lecture répétée
Un seul disque ou tous les disques peuvent élre Iue a plusieurs
reprises.

Appuyer sur RANDOM/REPEAT tout en appuyant sur SHlFl't
A chaque pression sur les touches. la function peut etre selectionnee
de fapon cycllque.
Lecture aleatoire » RANDOM sallume sur l'aflichage.
Lecture répétée -~ C. sallume sur laffichage.
Lecture aléatoirelrépétée - RANDOM at G sallumenl sur
lefiichage.
Annulatlon 7 RANDOM et <1 disparaissenl de l'allichage.

Pour lire tous le§ disgueg, appuyer sur (D pour demarrer la
lecture.

Pour lire un seg d sgug, appuyer sur une des touches DISC
DIRECT PLAY 1-3 pour démarrer Ia lecture.

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Pendanl Ia lecture ale'aloire, il est impossible de sauter a la plage
précédemmenl lue en appuyanl sur «.

LECTUREVAVEC sAUT DES BLANCS

Les parties vierges se trouvant entre les plages enregistrées sur un
disque compact peuvent etre sautées pendent la lecture.

1 .Appuyer sur CD BLANK SKIP.
CD BLANK SKIP ON est afliché et un petil point apparait sur
l'affichage.

De point

2 Appuyer sur <> pour démarrer la lecture.
Les parties vierges se trouvant entre les plages sont sautéee. et
le son est lu sans interruption. Si le son d'une plage safiaiblit (si
la plage se termine avec une diminution progressive du niveau
sonore), la partie de laltaiblissement est aussi sautee.

Pour revenir a la lecture normale
Appuyer de nouveau sur CD BLANK SKIP; "CD BLANK SKIP OFF"
est afiiché et le petll point dlsparalt de laffichage.

- || peul y avoir des cas 0U la lecture avec saut des blancs ne
fonctionne pas correclemenl.

- La lecture aver: saul des blanos est aulomatiquement annulée lors
de I'ENREGISTREMENT AVEC MONTAGE ET CALCUL DU
TEMPS (voir page 22). lors de I'ENREGISTHEMENT AVEC
MONTAGE PROGRAMME (volr page 23) cu lors de
lenreglslremenl pendant la LECTURE PROGRAMMEE (voir page
19) ou la LECTURE ALEATOIRE (voir page 19).

On peut programmer un maximum de 30 plages de nimporte quuel
des disques en place.

2,3

01

Utiliser la telecommande.
1 Appuyer sur deux fgls PRGM en mode arrét.

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- Quand on appuie une iois sur PRGM a létape 1, l'appareil
passe au PROGRAMME DE KARAOKE (voir page 25)

2 Appuyer sur DISC DIRECT PLAY, puis appuyer
sur une des touches numériques 1-3 dans les
trals secondes pour selectionner un disque.
Passer Ex létape suivanle quand le plateau arréte de lourner.

3 Utiliser les touches numériques 0-9 at +10 pour

programmer une plage.

Example:

Pour séleclionner la vingt~cinquieme plage, appuyer sur+10, +10
et 5.

Pour selectionner Ia dixi'eme plage. appuyer sur +10 et 0.

Numéro de la plage Nombre total de plages

sélectlorknee sélectionnees
5 .24? .4 ; lid-3" .
. , .v ; r- .

1-4- ----'.- {yup-Fem "-
Temps on rectum {Ol'd des
plages selectionnees

4 Répéter les étapes 2 et 3 pour programmer dautres
plages,

5 Appuyer sur <> pour démarrer Ia lecture.

lPour vérifier le programme

A chaque pression sur « ou » dens le mode errét, un numéro

de disque. un numéro de plage et un numero de programme sont
:allichés.

lPour effacer Ie programme

Appuyer sur I CLEAR en mode arrét.

Pour aiouter des plages au programme
Répéler les étapes 2 el 3 dans le mode arrel. La plage sera
programmée a la suite de la derniere.

Numero de programme

Pour changer les plages programmées
Eflacer le programme puis répéter toutes les étapes.
Pour Ilre les plages programméee é plusieurs reprlses

Apres Ia programmation des plages, appuyersur RANDOM/REPEAT
e plusieurs reprises iusqué ce que C; apparaisse eur l'effichage,

~ Pendanl Ia lecture programmée, on ne peut pas effectuer la lecture
aleatoire. contréler Ie temps restant et selectionner un disque ou
une plage. "Cant USE" est affiché si on tente de sélectionner une
plage.

- FULL est afliché si on tente de programmer plus de 30 plages.

FRANcAIs 19

LECTURE It: DISOUES cOMPAc-rs