COMPACT DISC STEREO SYSTEM

SISTEMA ESTEREO CON REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS

CHAINE STEREO AVEC LECTEUR DE DISQUES COMPACTS

NSX-AVF77

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MODE D’EMPLOI En (English)

E (Español)

F (Français)

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 ENGLISH PREPARATIONS

WARNING 3 Mounting surface — Place the unit on a flat, even surface.

4 Ventilation — The unit should be situated with adequate
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC space around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured.
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO Allow 10 cm (4 in.) clearance from the rear and the top of the
RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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
CAUTION where ventilation may be impeded.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
5 Objects and liquid entry — Take care that objects or liquids
DO NOT OPEN do not get inside the unit through the ventilation openings.
6 Carts and stands — When placed
or mounted on a stand or cart, the
“CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF unit should be moved with care.
ELECTRIC SHOCK, Quick stops, excessive force, and
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). uneven surfaces may cause the
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. unit or cart to overturn or fall.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED 7 Condensation — Moisture may form on the CD pickup lens
SERVICE PERSONNEL.” when:
- The unit is moved from a cold spot to a warm spot
- The heating system has just been turned on
Explanation of Graphical Symbols:
- The unit is used in a very humid room
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within - The unit is cooled by an air conditioner
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user When this unit has condensation inside, it may not function
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” normally. Should this occur, leave the unit for a few hours,
within the product’s enclosure that may be of then try to operate again.
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric 8 Wall or ceiling mounting — The unit should not be mounted
shock to persons. on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the Operating
Instructions.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of Electric Power
important operating and maintenance (servicing) 1 Power sources — Connect this unit only to power sources
instructions in the literature accompanying the specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on the
appliance. unit.
2 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
PRECAUTIONS 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
Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely before plug, do not force it into a power outlet.
operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating Instructions 3 AC power cord
for future reference. All warnings and cautions in the Operating - When disconnecting the AC power cord, pull it out by the
Instructions and on the unit should be strictly followed, as well AC power plug. Do not pull the cord itself.
as the safety suggestions below. - Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands, as this
could result in fire or shock.
Installation - Power cords should be routed to avoid being severely bent,
1 Water and moisture — Do not use this unit near water, such pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to the cord
as near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like. from the unit to the power socket.
2 Heat — Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including - Avoid overloading AC power plugs and extension cords
heating vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate heat. beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock.
It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5°C
(41°F) or greater than 35°C (95°F).

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SX-R210 SX-C400
Surround speakers Center speaker

q CX-NAVF77 Compact disc stereo cassette receiver Remote control AM antenna FM antenna
w SX-NAVF77 Front speakers
Operating Instructions, etc.
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 4 Extension cord — To help prevent electric shock, do not
use a polarized AC power plug with an extension cord, TABLE OF CONTENTS
receptacle, or other outlet unless the polarized plug can be
completely inserted to prevent exposure of the blades of the

PREPARATIONS
plug.
PREPARATIONS
5 When not in use — Unplug the AC power cord from the AC
power plug if the unit will not be used for several months or PRECAUTIONS ................................................................... 1
more. When the cord is plugged in, a small amount of current SETTING UP ....................................................................... 3
continues to flow to the unit, even when the power is turned REMOTE CONTROL ........................................................... 5
off. BEFORE OPERATION ........................................................ 6
SETTING THE CLOCK ....................................................... 6
Outdoor Antenna
1 Power lines — When connecting an outdoor antenna, make SOUND
sure it is located away from power lines.
ADJUSTING THE SOUND .................................................. 7
2 Outdoor antenna grounding — Be sure the antenna system
DSP SURROUND ................................................................ 8
is properly grounded to provide protection against unexpected
voltage surges or static electricity build-up. Article 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information RADIO RECEPTION
on proper grounding of the mast, supporting structure, and MANUAL TUNING ............................................................... 9
the lead-in wire to the antenna discharge unit, as well as the PRESETTING STATIONS ................................................... 9
size of the grounding unit, connection to grounding terminals,
and requirements for grounding terminals themselves.
CD PLAYING
BASIC OPERATIONS ....................................................... 11
PROGRAMMED PLAY ...................................................... 12

TAPE PLAYBACK
BASIC OPERATIONS ....................................................... 13
CONTINUOUS PLAY ........................................................ 14

RECORDING
BASIC RECORDING ......................................................... 15
DUBBING A TAPE MANUALLY ....................................... 16 En
DUBBING THE WHOLE TAPE ......................................... 16
AI EDIT RECORDING ....................................................... 17
PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING ................................ 18
Maintenance
DOLBY PRO LOGIC
Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating
Instructions. ADJUSTING SPEAKER LEVEL BALANCE ................... 19
PLAY WITH DOLBY PRO LOGIC ................................... 20
Damage Requiring Service
Have the units serviced by a qualified service technician if: KARAOKE
- The AC power cord or plug has been damaged
- Foreign objects or liquid have gotten inside the unit MICROPHONE MIXING .................................................... 21
- The unit has been exposed to rain or water KARAOKE PROGRAM ..................................................... 22
- The unit does not seem to operate normally
- The unit exhibits a marked change in performance TIMER
- The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged
SETTING THE TIMER ....................................................... 23
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.
SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER .......................................... 24

OTHER CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ........................ 24
LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES .......................... 25

Owner’s record
GENERAL
For your convenience, record the model number and serial
number (you will find them on the rear of your set) in the space CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................ 25
provided below. Please refer to them when you contact your Aiwa SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 26
dealer in case of difficulty. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .......................................... 27

PARTS INDEX ................................................................... 27

Model No. Serial No. (Lot No.)
CX-NAVF77
SX-NAVF77
SX-C400
SX-R210

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 PREPARATIONS

SETTING UP CONNECTIONS
Before connecting the AC cord
The rated voltage of your unit shown on the rear panel is
120 V AC. Check that the rated voltage matches your local
The Dolby Pro Logic system which is the biggest feature of this
voltage.
stereo system provides you with multi channel sound in your
home.
Complete setting and connection of the main unit, supplied IMPORTANT
speakers, your TV and video equipment according to the Connect the speakers, antennas, and all optional equipment first.
following procedure. Then connect the AC cord in the end.

1 Connect the supplied antennas.

Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75 Ω terminals and the
POSITIONING THE SPEAKERS AM antenna to the AM LOOP terminals.
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.

2 Connect the front speakers.

The cords with white stripes should be connected to the 0

1 Front speakers terminals and the other cords to the 9 terminals.
2 Center speaker
Position in the center of the two front speakers. In addition, 3 Connect the surround speakers.
position on or below the TV set, if connecting a TV set to the Connect the surround speaker cords to the SURROUND
unit. SPEAKERS terminals.
3 Surround speakers There is no difference between the surround speakers. Both
Place the surround speakers directly to the side of or slightly speakers can be connected as R (right) or L (left).
behind the listening area. Align them horizontally, about 1 meter
(3.2 feet) above ear height.

• No sound is heard from the center and surround speakers when

the Dolby Pro Logic and SURROUND are set to off.
• The center speaker sounds only when the Dolby Pro Logic is
set to on.

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 PREPARATIONS
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4 Connect the center speaker.
Connect the center speaker cord to the CENTER SPEAKER
terminal.

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 equip-
ment for details.

7 Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.

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 To stand the AM antenna on a surface CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA
Fix the claw to the slot.
For better FM reception, use of an outdoor antenna is
recommended.
Connect the outdoor antenna to the FM 75 Ω terminals.

To position the antennas

FM feeder antenna:
Extend this antenna horizontally in a T-shape and fix its ends to
the wall.
AM loop antenna:
Position for the best reception.
To connect other optional equipment ➞ page 24.

• Be sure to connect the speaker cords correctly. Improper

connections can cause short circuits in the SPEAKERS
terminals. REMOTE CONTROL
• Do not leave objects generating magnetism near the speakers.
• Do not bring the FM antenna near metal objects or curtain rails.
• Do not bring the AM antenna near other optional equipment,
Inserting batteries
the stereo system itself, the AC cord or speaker cords, since
Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and
noise will be picked up.
insert two R6 (size AA) batteries.
• Do not unwind the AM antenna wire.

To mount the surround speakers on the wall

Mount each speaker on a spot that can hold its weight.

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
Sound is not heard from the surround speakers when the DSP main unit. Buttons on the remote control with the same names
and the Dolby Pro Logic are set to off. as those on the main unit can be used as well.

• If the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of

time, remove the batteries to prevent possible electrolyte
leakage.
• The remote control may not operate correctly when:
- The line of 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 a television,
etc.)

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 BEFORE OPERATION SETTING THE CLOCK

PREPARATIONS
To turn the unit on When the AC cord is connected for the first time, the a SET
Press one of the function buttons (TAPE, TUNER, VIDEO/AUX, button flashes.
CD). Set the time as follows while the power is off.
Playback of the inserted disc or tape begins, or the previously
tuned station is received (Direct Play Function).
The POWER button is also available. 1 Press the a SET button.
The disc compartment may open and close to reset the unit. The hour flashes.

DEMO (Demonstration) mode

When the AC cord is connected for the first time, the display
window demonstrates the functions of the unit. When the power
is turned on, the DEMO display is overridden by the operation
display. When the power is turned off, the DEMO mode is
restored.
2 Press the r DOWN or t UP button to
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Press the DEMO button while the power is off. To re-activate,
press again. 3 Press the a SET button to set the hour.
The hour stops flashing and the minute starts flashing.
Illumination guides 4 Press the r DOWN or t UP button to
Whenever the AC cord is connected or one of the function buttons designate the minute.
is pressed, the buttons for that operation light up or flash.
Example: When the AC cord is connected, the a SET button 5 Press the a SET button to set the minute and
flashes as a guide to setting the current time. complete setting.
The minute stops flashing on the display and the clock starts
Flash windows from 00 second.
The windows on the top of the unit and the cassette decks light
up or flash while the unit is being powered on. To correct the current time
To turn off the light of the top window, press the s button while Press the POWER button to turn the unit off. Press the a SET
pressing the CD button. To turn back on, repeat the above. button and carry out steps 1 to 5 above.
To turn off the light of the cassette decks, press the s button
while pressing the TAPE button. To turn back on, repeat the To display the current time
above. Press the CLOCK button on the remote control. The clock is
displayed for 4 seconds.
To turn the unit off However, the time cannot be displayed during recording.
Press the POWER button.
To switch to the 24-hour standard
Press the CLOCK button on the remote control and then press
the s button within 4 seconds.
Repeat the same procedure to restore the 12-hour standard.

If the clock display flashes

This is caused by a power interruption. The current time needs
to be reset.
If power is interrupted for more than approximately 24 hours,
all settings stored in memory after purchase need to be reset.

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 SOUND

ADJUSTING THE SOUND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

This unit provides the following three different equalization curves.
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 one of the GEQ buttons.

To cancel the selected mode

Press the selected button again. GEQ OFF is displayed.

To select with the remote control

Press the GEQ button repeatedly. The GEQ mode is displayed
VOLUME CONTROL cyclically as follows.
Turn the VOLUME control on the main unit, or press the ROCK POP CLASSIC GEQ OFF
VOLUME buttons on the remote control. (cancel)

To change the left/right balance

Turn the BALANCE control.
SOUND ADJUSTMENT DURING
BBE SYSTEM RECORDING
The output volume and tone (except BBE) of the speakers or
The BBE system enhances the clarity of high-frequency sound.
headphones may be freely varied without affecting the level of
It also enriches the Karaoke function to make your voice sound
the recording.
clear and pleasant.
Press the BBE button.
Recording with BBE
Each time it is pressed, the level changes. Select one of the
The desired source can be recorded with the BBE function to
three levels, or the off position to suit your preference.
enhance the clarity of high-frequency sound. When playing back
a tape recorded with BBE, it is recommended that BBE be set to
off.

SUPER T-BASS SYSTEM

The T-BASS system enhances the realism of low-frequency
sound.
Press the T-BASS button.
Each time it is pressed, the level changes. Select one of the
three levels, or the off position to suit your preference.

Using the headphones

Connect headphones to the PHONES jack with a stereo standard
plug (ø6.3 mm, 1/4 inch).
No sound is output from the speakers while the headphones are
plugged in.

When the headphones are plugged in, the SURROUND system

and the DOLBY PRO LOGIC (Page 19) are canceled.
Low frequency sound may be distorted when the T-BASS system
is used for a disc or tape in which low frequency sound is originally To change the spectrum analyzer display
emphasized. In this case, cancel the T-BASS system. 3 patterns of spectrum analyzer display can be shown. Press
the DEMO button while the power is on.

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 DSP SURROUND

SOUND
The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) circuits can recreate the effect
of sounds reflected from walls or ceilings, to obtain the sound
presence of real environments. This unit provides the three
modes with matching graphic equalization curves as follows.

DISCO (ROCK): Little reverberation and medium range surround

to resemble a disco.
LIVE (POP): Long reverberation and wide range surround to
resemble a live stage.
HALL (JAZZ): Long reverberation and medium range surround
to resemble a concert hall.

Press one of the SURROUND buttons.

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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 selected button again. SUR OFF is displayed.
While SURROUND mode is off, no sound is heard from the
surround speakers.

To select with the remote control

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

To adjust the volume of the surround speakers

Press the MANUAL SELECT button once on the remote control.
“SUR” is displayed for 2 seconds. Press the f DOWN or
g UP button on the remote control within these 2 seconds.
• The DOLBY PRO LOGIC surround speakers level is also
changed. (See page 19.)

• When there is audio input through a microphone, the

SURROUND mode is automatically canceled.
• When DOLBY PRO LOGIC is turned on, the SURROUND mode
is automatically canceled.
• When the headphones are connected, the SURROUND mode
is automatically canceled.

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 RADIO RECEPTION

MANUAL TUNING PRESETTING STATIONS

1 Press the TUNER/BAND button repeatedly to The unit can store a total of 32 preset stations. (Each band has
select the desired band. a maximum of 20 available preset stations.) When a station is
FM AM stored, a preset number is assigned to the station. Use the preset
number to tune in to a preset station directly.
If the power is turned off, the previously tuned station will be
played (Direct Play Function). 1 Press the TUNER/BAND button to select a band,
and press the r DOWN or t UP button to
2 Press the r DOWN or t UP button to select
select a station.
a station.
Each time the button is pressed, the frequency changes. 2 Press the a SET button to store the station.
When a station is received, TUNE is displayed for 2 seconds. A station is assigned a preset number, beginning from 1 in
During FM stereo reception, 1 is displayed. consecutive order for each band.

Frequency Preset number

To search for a station quickly (Auto Search)

Keep the r DOWN or t UP button pressed until the tuner
starts searching for a station. After tuning in to a station, the
search stops. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2.
To stop the Auto Search manually, press the r DOWN or t The next station will not be stored if a total of 32 preset stations
UP button. for all the bands or a total of 20 preset stations for one band
• The Auto Search may not stop at stations with very weak have already been stored.
signals.

When an FM stereo broadcast contains noise

Press the REPEAT/MONO TUNER button so that MONO appears
on the display.
Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural.

To restore stereo reception, press the REPEAT/MONO TUNER

button so that MONO disappears.

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 PRESET NUMBER TUNING
Use the remote control to select the preset number directly.

RADIO RECEPTION
1 Press the TUNER/BAND button to select a band.
2 Press the numeric buttons to select a preset
number.
Example:
To select preset number 15, press the +10 and 5 buttons.
To select preset number 10, press the +10 and 0 buttons.

Selecting a preset number on the main unit

Press the TUNER/BAND button to select a band. Then, press
the d DIRECTION/PRESET button repeatedly.
Each time the button is pressed, the next highest number is
selected.

To clear a preset station

Select the preset number of the station to be cleared. Then, press
the s CLEAR button, and press the a SET button within 4
seconds.
The preset numbers of all other stations in the band with higher
numbers are also decreased by one.

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To change the AM tuning interval

The default setting of the AM tuning interval is 10 kHz/step. If
you use this unit in an area where the frequency allocation system
is 9 kHz/step, change the tuning interval.
Press the POWER button while pressing the TUNER/BAND
button.
To reset the interval, repeat this procedure.

When the AM tuning interval is changed, all preset stations are

cleared. The preset stations have to be set again.

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 CD PLAYING

BASIC OPERATIONS PLAYING DISCS

Load discs.
To play all discs in the disc compartment, press the d
button.
All discs are played once.
Elapsed playing time

Number of track being played

To play one disc only, press one of the DISC DIRECT
PLAY buttons.
The disc with the selected tray number is played once.

Only the selected disc tray number is surrounded.

LOADING DISCS
Press the CD button, then press the z OPEN/CLOSE
button to open the disc compartment. Load disc (s) with
the label side up.
To load one or two discs, place the disc(s) on the tray(s) in the
direction of the arrows as illustrated. To play with the remote control
Press the DIRECT button, then press one of the numeric buttons
1 to 5 within 3 seconds to select a disc.

To stop play, press the s button.

To pause play, press the a button. To resume play, press again.
To search for a particular point during playback, keep the
f or g button pressed and release the button at the desired
point.
To skip to the beginning of a track during playback, press
f or g button repeatedly.
To remove discs, press the z OPEN/CLOSE button.
To load three to five discs, press the DISC CHANGE button to You can remove the two discs that face you. When the disc to
rotate the trays after placing two disc. Place the next disc on the be removed does not face you, press the DISC CHANGE button
empty tray. Each time the DISC CHANGE button is pressed, the repeatedly.
trays rotate and one disc can be placed.
To start play when the power is off (Direct Play Function)
After placing the disc, press the z OPEN/CLOSE button to Press the CD button. The power turns on and play of the loaded
close the disc compartment. disc begins.
The display shows the information of the disc to be played. To replace discs before play, press the z OPEN/CLOSE button
to open the disc compartment.
Total number of tacks Total playing time
To check the remaining time
Press the EDIT/CHECK button on the remote control during play.
The amount of time remaining until all tracks finish playing is
displayed. To restore the playing time display, press the EDIT/
CHECK button.

Selecting a track with the remote control

Tray number of the disc to be played
1 Press the DIRECT button, then press one of the numeric
buttons 1 to 5 within 3 seconds to select a disc.
2 Press the numeric buttons and the +10 button to select a
track.
Example:
To select the 25th track, press the +10, +10 and 5 buttons.
To select the 10th track, press the +10 and 0 buttons.
The selected track starts to play and play continues to the
end of that disc.

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 Replacing discs during play
While one disc is playing, the other discs can be replaced without
PROGRAMMED PLAY
interrupting play.
1 Press the DISC CHANGE button.
Two discs can be replaced. Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from any of the inserted

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2 Remove the discs and replace with other discs. disc.
To replace the other two discs, press the DISC CHANGE
button again.
3 Press thez OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc
compartment.

• 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.
• Do not place more than one compact disc on one disc tray.
• Do not tilt the unit with discs loaded. Doing so may cause
malfunctions.
• When transporting the unit, remove the discs from the trays.
• When replacing the discs during play, do not replace discs other
than those facing you.
If you place a disc on the empty right inner tray, and then press Use the remote control
the z OPEN/CLOSE button “ERROR” is displayed and the 1 Press the PRGM button twice in stop mode.
disc compartment may not close. Remove the disc on that tray. The PRGM indicator flashes on the display.

• When the PRGM button is pressed once in step 1, the unit

enters the KARAOKE PROGRAM (See page 22).
2 Press the DIRECT button, then press one of the
numeric buttons 1 to 5 within 3 seconds to select
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RANDOM PLAY
The selected disc is indicated in red on the display.
All the tracks on the selected disc or on all the discs can be Go to the next step when the tray stops rotating.
played randomly.
Press the RANDOM button on the remote control. 3 Press the numeric buttons and the +10 button to
RANDOM lights up on the display. program a track.
To cancel random play, press again. Example:
To select the 25th track, press the +10, +10 and 5 buttons.
To select the 10th track, press the +10 and 0 buttons.
• Even if the f button is pressed during random play, a Total number of
previously played track cannot be skipped. The unit returns to Selected track number selected tracks
the beginning of the current track only.
• Direct selection of the tracks with the numeric buttons is not
possible.

REPEAT PLAY Program number Total playing time of

A single disc or all the discs can be played repeatedly. the selected tracks
Press the REPEAT button on the remote control. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other tracks.
" lights up on the display.
To cancel repeat play, press again. 5 Press the d button to start play.
To check the program
Each time the f or g button is pressed in stop mode, a
disc number, track number, and program number will be
displayed.
To clear the program
Press the s CLEAR button in stop mode.
To add tracks to the program
Before playing, repeat steps 2 and 3. The track will be
programmed after the last programmed track,
To change the programmed tracks
Clear the program and repeat all the steps again.

During programmed play, the EDIT/CHECK, DISC CHANGE,

RANDOM, DIRECT and numeric buttons do not function.
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 TAPE PLAYBACK

BASIC OPERATIONS PLAYING BACK A TAPE

INSERTING TAPES

Insert a tape.

1 Press the DOLBY NR button and turn Dolby NR

on or off to match the playback tape.

• On deck 1, tapes are always played back on both sides.

On deck 2, you can select a reverse mode to play back one or
both sides.
• Use Type I (normal), Type II (high/CrO2) or Type IV (metal)
tapes for playback.

Press the TAPE button and press the z EJECT mark For tapes recorded with DOLBY NR, turn on h NR.
to open the cassette holder. For tapes recorded without DOLBY NR, turn off h NR.
2 Press the d button to start play.
The tape counter indicates
the tape running length.

Insert a tape with the exposed side down. Push the cassette Playback side of the tape
holder to close. l: The front side is being played (forward).
j: The back side is being played (reverse).
To select a reverse mode (deck 2 only)
Each time the REV MODE button is pressed, the reverse mode When tapes are loaded in both decks
changes. Press the TAPE button first to select a deck.
The selected deck number is displayed.

To stop play, press the s button.

To pause play (deck 2 only), press the a button. To resume
play, press again.
To change the playback side, press the d DIRECTION/
PRESET button in play or pause mode.
To fast forward or rewind, press the f or g button in stop
To play one side only, select p. mode. Then press the s button to stop the tape.
To play from front side to reverse side once only, select [.
To play both sides repeatedly, select ]. To start play when the power is off (Direct Play Function)
• When tapes are loaded in both decks, [ in the display indicates Press the TAPE button. The power is turned on and play of the
Continuous Play. inserted tape begins.

To set the tape counter to 0000

Press the s CLEAR button in stop mode.
The counter is also set to 0000 when the cassette holder is
opened.

If a television is used near this unit during tape playback, noise

may be heard from the speakers. In this case, turn the television
off.

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 MUSIC SENSOR
About cassette tapes
If there is a 4-second or longer blank between each track, a • To prevent accidental erasure, break off the plastic tabs
search for the beginning of the current or next track during on the cassette tape after recording with a screwdriver or

TAPE PLAYBACK
playback can be done easily. other pointed tool.
When the l indicator of the d button is flashing, press
the g button to move to the next track or the f button to
move to the beginning of the current track.
When the j indicator of the d button is flashing, press
Side A
the f button to move to the next track, or the g button to
move to the beginning of the current track.

The search function may not be able to detect tracks under the
follwing conditions:
• Blanks of less than 4 seconds between tracks Type II tape Tab for side A
• Noisy blanks detection
• Long passages of low-end sound slot
• Low overall recording levels
To record on the tape again, cover the tab openings with
adhesive tape, etc. (On Type II tapes, take care not to
cover the Type II tape detection slot.)
CONTINUOUS PLAY • 120-minute or longer tapes are extremely thin and easily
deformed or damaged. They are not recommended.
• 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 En
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 DOLBY
NR system.
After playback on one deck finishes, the tape in the other deck
will start to play without interruption.

1 Insert tapes into deck 1 and deck 2.

2 Press the TAPE/DECK1/2 button to select the
deck to be played back first.
3 Press the REV MODE button to select [.
4 Press the d button to start playback.
Playback continues until the s button is pressed.

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 RECORDING

BASIC RECORDING To stop recording, press the s button.

To pause recording, press the a button. (Applicable when the
source is TUNER or VIDEO/AUX.) To resume recording, press
again.
This section explains how to record from the tuner, CD player, or
external equipment.
To start recording with the remote control
First press the q REC/REC MUTE button, and then press
the d button within 2 seconds.

INSERTING BLANK SPACES

Insertion of 4-second blank spaces enables you to activate the
Music Sensor function. (Applicable when the source is TUNER
or VIDEO/AUX.)
1 Press the w REC/REC MUTE button during recording or
while in recording pause mode.
4 on the display flashes for 4 seconds and the tape runs
without recording. After 4 seconds, the deck enters the
recording pause mode.
2 Press the a button to resume recording.
Preparation
• Set the tape to the point where recording will start. To insert a blank space of less than 4 seconds, press the w
• Use Type I (normal) and Type II (high/CrO2) tapes for recording. REC/REC MUTE button again while 4 is flashing.
To insert blank spaces of more than 4 seconds, after the
deck enters recording pause mode, press the w REC/REC
1 Insert the tape to be recorded on into deck 2. MUTE button again. Each time the button is pressed, a 4-second
Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing blank space is added.
out from the unit.

2 Press the REV MODE button to select the reverse

mode.
To record on one side only, select p.
To record on both sides, select [ or ].

3 Press the DOLBY NR button to turn Dolby NR on

or off.
To record with DOLBY NR, turn on h NR.
To record without DOLBY NR, turn off h NR.

4 Press one of the function buttons and prepare

the source to be recorded.
To record from a CD, press the CD button and load the
disc(s).
To record from a radio broadcast, press the TUNER button
and tune in to a station.
To record from a connected source, press the VIDEO/AUX
button and play.

5 Press the w REC/REC MUTE button to start

recording.

To erase a recording
Make sure the microphone is not connected to this unit.
1 Insert the tape to be erased into deck 2 and press the TAPE/
DECK 1/2 button to display “TP 2”.
When the selected function is CD, playback and recording
2 Set the tape to the point where the erasure is to be started.
start simultaneously.
3 Set the reverse mode by pressing the REV MODE button.
4 Press the w REC/REC MUTE button to start the erasure.

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 DUBBING A TAPE MANUALLY DUBBING THE WHOLE TAPE

RECORDING
Preparation This function allows you to make exact copies of both sides of
• Set the tape to the point where recording will start. the original tape. The reverse side of both tapes will start
• The reverse mode is automatically set to p. Note that recording simultaneously as soon as the longer tape has been reversed.
will be done on one side of the tape only.

1 Press the TAPE button. • Dubbing does not start from a point halfway in the tape.
• The reverse mode is automatically set to [.
2 Insert the original tape into deck 1 and the tape • The Dolby NR does not affect recording.
to be recorded on into deck 2.
Insert the tapes with the sides to be played back or recorded
on first facing out from the unit. 1 Press the TAPE button.
3 Press the DOLBY NR button to turn off the Dolby 2 Insert the original tape into deck 1 and the tape
NR. to be recorded on into deck 2.
h NR on the display goes out. Insert each tape with the side to be played back or recorded
on first facing out from the unit. En
4 Press the TAPE/DECK 1/2 button to select
deck 1. 3 Press the SYNC DUB button once or twice to start
TAPE 1 is displayed. recording.
q For recording at normal speed, press it once to display
5 Press the w REC/REC MUTE button to start NORM-DUB.
recording. w For recording at high speed, press it twice to display
Playing and recording start simultaneously. HIGH-DUB.
q w
To stop dubbing
Press the s button.

To set the Dolby NR when playing back the dubbed tape

Press the DOLBY NR button and turn Dolby NR on or off to
match the original tape.

The tapes are rewound to the beginning of the front sides,

and recording starts.

To stop dubbing
Press the s button.

To set the Dolby NR when playing back the dubbed tape

Press the DOLBY NR button and turn Dolby NR on or off to
match the original tape.

Recording does not start, if the erasure prevention tab on either

side of the tape is broken off.

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 AI EDIT RECORDING 6 First press the q REC/REC MUTE button and
then press the d button within 2 seconds to
start recording.
The tape is rewound to the beginning of the front side, the
lead segment is played through for 10 seconds, and recording
starts. When recording on the front (side A) ends, recording
on the back (side B) starts.

To stop recording
Press the s button. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.

To clear the edit program

Press the s CLEAR button twice so that “EDIT” disappears on
the display.

To check the order of the programmed track numbers

Before recording, press the EDIT/CHECK to select side A or B,
and press the f or g button repeatedly.
The AI edit function enables CD recording without worrying about
tape length and track length. When a CD is inserted, the unit Tape side Program number
automatically calculates the total track length. If necessary, the
order of tracks is rearranged so that no track is cut short.
(AI: Artificial Intelligence)

AI edit recording will not start from a point halfway into the tape.
The tape must be recorded from the beginning of either side. Track number Programmed track numbers

Use the remote control from steps 3 to 6. To add tracks from other discs to the edit program
1 Insert the tape into deck 2, and press the DOLBY If there is any time remaining on the tape after step 5, you can
NR button to turn Dolby NR on or off. add tracks from other discs in the CD compartment .
Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out 1 Press the EDIT/CHECK button to select side A or B.
from the unit. 2 Press the DIRECT button, then press one of the numeric
buttons 1 to 5 within 3 seconds to select a disc.
2 Press the CD button and load the disc(s). 3 Press the numeric buttons to select tracks.
3 Press the EDIT/CHECK button once. AI goes out and PRGM starts flashing on the display.
“EDIT” lights up and “AI” flashes on the display. A track which has a playing time longer than the remaining
time cannot be programmed.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more tracks.

Time on cassette tapes and editing time

The actual cassette recording time is usually a little longer than
the specified recording time printed on the label. This unit can
program tracks to use the extra time. When the total recording
Each time it is pressed, the display changes as follows. time is a little longer than the tape’s specified recording time
after editing, the display shows the extra time (without a minus
AI EDIT PRGM EDIT mark), instead of the time remaining on the tape (with the minus
mark).
4 Press the DIRECT button, then press one of the
numeric buttons 1 to 5 within 3 seconds to select
a disc. • Recording is inhibited if the erasure prevention tab on either
side of the tape is broken off.
5 Press the numeric buttons to designate the tape • The edit function cannot be used with discs containing 31 tracks
length. or more.
10 to 99 minutes can be specified.
Example: When using a 60-minute tape, press the 6 and 0
buttons.
In a few seconds, the microcomputer determines the tracks
to be recorded on each side of the tape.
• The f and g buttons are also available to designate
the tape length.
Tape side A Selected
Tape length (front side) tracks for side A

Remaining
time of side A
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 PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING 6 Repeat step 5 for the rest of the tracks for side A.
A track whose playing time is longer than the remaining time
cannot be programmed.
Total number of Programmed

RECORDING
programmed tracks tracks

Remaining time
of side A

7 Press the EDIT/CHECK button to select side B

and program the tracks for side B.
After confirming B on the display, repeat step 5.
Tape side B (reverse side)

Programmed edit function enables CD recording while checking

the remaining time on each side of the tape as the tracks are
programmed.

8 Press the q REC/REC MUTE button and then

The programmed edit recording will not start from a point halfway
in the tape. The tape must be recorded from the beginning of press the d button within 2 seconds to start
either side. recording.
The tape is rewound to the beginning of the front side, the
Use the remote control from steps 3 to 8. lead segment is played through for 10 seconds, and recording
1 Insert the tape into deck 2, and press the DOLBY starts. When recording on the front side (A) ends, recording
NR button to turn Dolby NR on or off. on the back side (B) starts.
Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out
from the unit.
To stop recording
Press the s button. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.
2 Press the CD button and load the disc(s). En
To check the order of the programmed track numbers
3 Press the EDIT/CHECK button twice. Before recording, press the EDIT/CHECK button to select side
“EDIT” lights up and “PRGM” flashes on the display. A or B, and press the f or g button repeatedly.
Program number

4 Press the numeric buttons to designate the tape

length. Track number Programmed track numbers
10 to 99 minutes can be specified.
Example: When using a 60-minute tape, press the 6 and 0
buttons. To change the program of each side
Tape length Press the EDIT/CHECK button to select side A or B, and press
Tape side A (front side)
the s CLEAR button to clear the program of the selected side.
Then program tracks again.

To clear the edit program

Press the s CLEAR button twice so that “EDIT” disappears on
Maximum recording the display.
time for side A
5 Press the DIRECT button, then press one of the
numeric buttons 1 to 5 within 3 seconds to select • Recording is inhibited if the erasure prevention tab on either
a disc, and press the numbered buttons to side of the tape is broken off.
• The edit function cannot be used with discs containing 31 tracks
program a track. or more.
Example: To select the 10th track of disc 2, press DIRECT
button and the numeric button 2, then press the numeric
buttons +10 and 0.

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 DOLBY PRO LOGIC

The Dolby Pro Logic feature and the center and rear speakers A noise signal is sent to each channel in turn in the following
(standard) assure full-scale home theater sound. When playing sequence.
back laser discs or video software that have been specially
L-CH: Left speaker R-CH: Right speaker
recorded with four-channel sound (left, right, center, rear) and
steering logic (for sound directionality), astonishingly realistic SUR: Surround speakers CEN: Center speaker
sound surrounds the listener to create a new level of audio/visual
entertainment. 3 Adjust the sound level of the center and the
Independent control of the four sound channels allows the listener surround speakers.
to enjoy the same type of sound reproduction experienced in While “CEN” or “SUR” is displayed, press the f DOWN or
movie theaters. Voices are reproduced in the front and center UP g button to adjust the volume of the center or surround
sound field, while ambient sounds like cars and crowds are speakers to match the level of the left and right speakers.
reproduced on all sides of the listener for an incredibly lifelike To adjust the balance between the left and right speakers,
audio/video experience. Please read the following carefully to use the BALANCE control while “L” or “R” is displayed.
“tune” the system’s output to match the characteristics of your
listening space. 4 Press the MANUAL SELECT (TEST) button again
to stop the noise signal.
Check the following:
• Before using the DOLBY PRO LOGIC, adjust the proper
balance of speaker sound levels.
If the surround speakers level of the SURROUND mode is
• Make sure the supplied speakers are properly connected and
changed (See page 8), that of the DOLBY PRO LOGIC is also
positioned. (See page 4)
changed.
• Make sure the TV set and video unit are properly connected.
(See page 24) About the channels
• Make sure the laser disc, video tape, etc., support The left and right speakers create the stereo effect.
H. The center speaker helps achieve precise sound positioning
over a broad sound field.
The rear-mounted surround speakers enhance the “depth” of
the sound field.
ADJUSTING SPEAKER LEVEL BALANCE To change the delay time
The surround speakers reproduce sounds a split second after
the front speakers. The delay is initially set to 20 ms
(milliseconds).
To change this standard delay time, press the MANUAL SELECT
(TEST) button on the remote control repeatedly so that “TIME”
is displayed. Then, press the f DOWN or UP g button.
Each time one of the buttons is pressed, the delay time changes
as shown below.

The unit is equipped with a built-in test signal generator called a

noise sequencer for easy balance adjustment of all four channels.
The sequencer outputs a noise signal that “travels” from channel
to channel, enabling the simple adjustment of sound level to
achieve, at the listening position, the same apparent loudness
from each channel.

Preparation
Balance the left and right speakers (page 7) before step 1 below.

Use the remote control.

1 Press the DOLBY PRO LOGIC button to select
NORMAL.
If PHANTOM or 3CH LOGIC appears, press the DOLBY PRO
LOGIC button repeatedly until NORMAL is selected.

2 Press the MANUAL SELECT (TEST) button and

hold it down for about four seconds until “L-CH”
lights.

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 PLAY WITH DOLBY PRO LOGIC To select PHANTOM or 3CH LOGIC
Press the DOLBY PRO LOGIC button repeatedly until the desired
Dolby Pro Logic mode is displayed. The Dolby Pro logic made is

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

displayed cyclically as follows.

NORMAL mode:
Use this mode when the supplied
front speakers, a larger-sized center
speaker and supplied surround
speakers are connected.

PHANTOM mode:
Use this mode when no center
speaker is connected. The center
channel signals are output through
the left and right speakers.

3CH LOGIC mode:

1 Press the VIDEO/AUX button and start playback Use this mode when no surround
of the video source speakers are connected. This mode
reproduces rear sounds through the
2 Press the DOLBY PRO LOGIC button. front speakers.
NORMAL is selected, and the playback sound has the DOLBY
PRO LOGIC Pro Logic effect.

Cancel

To cancel DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode To adjust the balance of connected speaker sound levels
Press the DOLBY PRO LOGIC button repeatedly until “P-oFF” Carry out step 2 to 4 on page 19.
is displayed.
En
To change the sound levels during playback
• Depending on the sound source and/or listening conditions, a
After adjusting the balance with the noise sequencer, the sound
surround effect may not be obtained even when the DOLBY
levels of the center or surround speakers can be adjusted during
PRO LOGIC is on.
playback of laser discs or video software.
• BBE, DSP, and the vocal fader are automatically canceled when
1 Press the MANUAL SELECT (TEST) button on the remote
the DOLBY PRO LOGIC is selected.
control once or twice to select “CEN” (center) or “SUR”
• The DOLBY PRO LOGIC is automatically canceled when any
(surround).
of the DSP, BBE, or vocal fader effects are selected.
2 While the “CEN” or “SUR” is displayed, press the f DOWN
• The DOLBY PRO LOGIC is automatically canceled when
or UP g button on the remote control to adjust the volume.
headphones are plugged in or there is audio input through a
microphone.
ADDITIONAL DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODES • The full DOLBY PRO LOGIC effect cannot be obtained when
using software without H mark. In this case, use
In addition to the NORMAL mode, this unit is also equipped with the SURROUND mode instead. (See page 8.)
the PHANTOM and the 3 CH LOGIC modes.

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 KARAOKE

MICROPHONE MIXING 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.
Use the vocal fader function for ordinary discs or tapes.
Use the multiplex function for multi audio discs or tapes.

Press the VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX button repeatedly

to select the vocal fader or multiplex function.
Each time the VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX button is pressed,
one of these functions is selected cyclically.

Two microphones (not supplied) can be connected to this unit,

allowing you to sing along to music sources.
Use microphones with mini plugs (ø3.5 mm, 1/8 inch).
q Vocal Fader
Before connecting a microphone The singer’s voice becomes softer than the accompaniment.
Set the MIC MIXING control to MIN.
w Auto Vocal Fader
1 Connect your microphones to the MIC 1 and MIC The singer’s voice becomes softer only while there is audio
input through microphones.
2 jacks.
e Multiplex
The sound on the left channel is heard from both speakers,
and the sound on the right channel is muted.
To hear the sound on the right channel, see below.
r Auto Multiplex
The sound on the left channel is heard from both speakers, and
the sound on the right channel is muted only while there is audio
input through microphones.
To hear the sound on the right channel, see below.
2 Press one of the function buttons to select the t Cancel
source to be mixed, and play the source.
To change the audible channel in Multiplex function
3 Adjust the volume and tone of the source. When Multiplex is selected, “MPX-L” is displayed for 3 seconds
and changes to the selected function name. After the selected
4 Adjust the microphone volume with the MIC function name is displayed, keep pressing the VOCAL FADER/
MIXING control. MULTIPLEX button until “MPX-R” is displayed.
The volume of both microphones is adjusted simultaneously. To return to the initial setting, select MPX-L.
To echo the microphone sound When the power is turned off, MPX-L is restored.
Press the MANUAL SELECT button on the remote control once
and then press the f or g button repeatedly. To change the time lag setting in Auto Vocal Fader or
• Make sure the DSP and the DOLBY PRO LOGIC are turned Auto Multiplex function
off before pressing the MANUAL SELECT button. The muted original singer’s voice can be turned faster to the
normal level.
To record microphone sound mixed with source sound When Auto Vocal Fader or Auto Multiplex is selected, “A-VF” or
Follow the procedure for recording from the sound source (See
“A-MPX” is displayed for 3 seconds and changes to the selected
page 15).
The SYNC DUB button cannot be used for mixing recording. function name. After the selected function name is displayed,
keep pressing the VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX button until
When not using the microphones “FAST” is displayed.
Set the MIC MIXING and DIGITAL ECHO controls to MIN and To return to the initial setting, select SLOW.
remove the microphones from the MIC jacks. When the power is turned off, SLOW is restored.

When using the remote control

• When a connected microphone is used, the SURROUND mode
Press the KARAOKE button.
and DOLBY PRO LOGIC are automatically canceled.
• If a microphone is held too near the speakers, a howling sound
may be produced. In this case, hold the microphone away from
the speakers, or decrease the sound level using the MIC • The VOCAL FADER functions may not operate correctly with
MIXING control. the following kinds of CDs or tapes.
• If sound through the microphone is extremely loud, it may be - Those with monaural sound
distorted. In this case, turn the MIC MIXING control toward - Those recorded with strong echoes
MIN. - Those with the vocal part recorded on the right or left side of
the sound width
• While the VOCAL FADER function is on, the sound is output
as monaural.
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 KARAOKE PROGRAM To check the reserved tracks
Press the EDIT/CHECK button repeatedly. Each time it is
pressed, the disc number and track number are displayed in the
reserved order.

To stop play

KARAOKE
Press the s button. Press the d button to start again.

To skip a track
Press the g button. The skipped track is cleared from the
program.

To clear all the reservations

Press the g button repeatedly until “K -” is displayed.

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. Press it once more to cancel the Karaoke program. The display
returns to that of CD play.
Use the remote control.
1 Press the PRGM button once.
• If the reserved track number does not exist on the selected
disc, the unit stops playing and the display flashes.
In this case, press the g button to skip the error track. Then
press the d button to start play with the next reserved track.
• When the PRGM button is pressed repeatedly in step 1, PRGM
is displayed and the unit enters CD program play mode (page
12).
2 Press the DIRECT button, then press one of the To cancel program play, press the s CLEAR button.
numeric buttons 1 to 5 within 3 seconds to select
a disc, and press the numbered buttons to
En
program a track.
3 Press the KARAOKE ENTER button.
Reserved disc number Reserved track number

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to reserve other tracks.

5 Press the d button to start play.
After a track is played, it is cleared from the program. Another
track can be reserved in place of the cleared track.

Disc number of Number of remaining

the last reservation reserved tracks

Currently Track number of Currently playing

playing disc the last reservation track number flashes
To add a reservation during play
Repeat steps 2 and 3.

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 TIMER

SETTING THE TIMER 4 Within 4 seconds, select the duration for the
timer-activated period with the r DOWN or t
UP button.

The duration for the timer-activated period can be set between

5 and 240 minutes in 5-minute steps.
• If this step is not completed within 4 seconds, repeat from
step 1.

5 Prepare the source.

To listen to a CD, load the disc to be played first on tray 1.
To listen to a tape, insert the tape into deck 1 or 2.
To listen to the radio, tune in to a station.
The unit can be turned on at a specified time every day with the
built-in timer. 6 Press the POWER button to turn the unit off after
adjusting the volume and tone.
Preparation 5 remains on the display after the power is turned off (timer
Make sure the clock is set correctly. (See page 6.) standby mode).

1 Press the TIMER button on the remote control

repeatedly until 5 appears on the dispay, and
press the a SET button within 4 seconds.
5 is displayed, and the hour flashes.
When the timer-on time is reached, the unit turns on and
begins play with the selected source.

To check the specified time and source

Press the TIMER button on the remote control. The timer-on
time, the timer-activated period and the selected source name
are displayed for 4 seconds.

To cancel timer standby mode temporarily

If you press the a SET button after 4 seconds, another Press the TIMER button on the remote control so that 5 or 5REC
operation may start. disappears on the display.
2 Designate the hour of the timer-on time by To restore the timer standby mode, press again to display 5 or
pressing the r DOWN or t UP button, and 5REC.
press the a SET button. Repeat to designate the
Using the unit while the timer is set
minute of the timer-on time. You can use the unit normally after setting the timer.
Before turning off the power, repeat step 5 to prepare the source,
and adjust the volume and tone.

• Timer playback and timer recording will not begin unless the
power is turned off.
After you designate the timer-on time, TIMER and one of the • Connected equipment cannot be turned on and off by the built-
source name flashes alternately on the display for 4 seconds. in timer of this unit. Use an external timer.

3 Within 4 seconds, press one of the function

buttons to select a source. TIMER RECORDING
“TIMER” and the selected source name flash alternately for 4
Timer recording is applicable for TUNER and VIDEO/AUX (with
seconds. At this time, the selected function button does not
an external timer) sources only.
light up.
• If this step is not completed within 4 seconds, repeat from
Press the TIMER button on the remote control repeatedly
step 1.
until 5REC appears on the display, and press the a SET
• If the TUNER button is pressed, the band cannot be selected
in this step. button within 4 seconds.
Carry ouut the steps of “SETTING THE TIMER” from step 2 and
insert the tape to be recorded into deck 2 after step 5.

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 OTHER CONNECTIONS

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER CONNECTING OPTIONAL

EQUIPMENT

OTHER CONNECTIONS
TIMER
The unit can be turned off automatically at a specified time.

Use the remote control.

1 Press the SLEEP button.

Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment

2 Within 4 seconds, press the f or g button for details.
• The connecting cords are not supplied. Obtain the necessary
to specify the time until the power is turned off.
connecting cords.
Each time the button is pressed, the time changes between 5
• Consult your local Aiwa dealer for optional equipment.
and 240 minutes in 5-minute steps.
Specified time En
VIDEO/AUX JACKS
This unit can input analog sound signals through these jacks.
Use a cable with RCA phono plugs to connect audio equipment
(turntables, LD players, VCRs, TV, etc.).
Connect the red plug to the R jack, and the white plug to the L
jack.
To check the time remaining until the power is turned off
When connecting a turntable
Press the SLEEP button once. The remaining time is displayed
Use an Aiwa turntable equipped with a built-in equalizer amplifier.
for 4 seconds.

To cancel the sleep timer CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) JACK

Press the SLEEP button twice so that “SLEEP” on the display
This unit can output CD digital sound signals through this jack.
disappears.
Use an optical cable to connect digital audio equipment (digital
amplifier, DAT deck, MD recorder, etc.).
Remove the dust cap a from the CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
jack. Then, connect an optical cable plug to the CD DIGITAL
OUT (OPTICAL) jack.

When the CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack is not being

used
Attach the supplied dust cap.

SUPER WOOFER 3 JACK

Connect an optional powered sub woofer with a built-in-amplifier
to the jack.

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 GENERAL

LISTENING TO EXTERNAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE

SOURCES
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. Do not use strong
solvents, such as alcohol, benzine or thinner as these could
damage the finish of the unit.

To clean the heads and tape paths

After every 10 hours of use, clean the heads and tape paths
with a head cleaning cassette or cotton swab moistened with
cleaning fluid or denatured alcohol. (These cleaning kits are
commercially available.)
When cleaning with a cotton swab, wipe the recording/playback
To play equipment connected to the VIDEO/AUX jacks, proceed
head, erasure head (deck 2 only), capstans, and pinchrollers.
as follows.

1 Press the VIDEO/AUX button.

VIDEO appears on the display.

2 Play the connected equipment.

To change a source name in the display

When the VIDEO/AUX button is pressed, VIDEO is displayed
initially. It can be changed to AUX or TV.
With the power on, press the POWER button while pressing the
VIDEO/AUX button.
Repeat the procedure to select one of the names.

To adjust the sound level of the external source

When the sound level of the external source is much higher or
much lower than that of other function sources, adjust it as
follows.
1 Press the VIDEO/AUX button and play the equipment.
2 Turn the VIDEO/AUX INPUT LEVEL control on the rear panel After cleaning the heads and tape paths with a liquid head
until the sound level becomes the same as that of other cleaning cassette or a moistened swab, wait until the cleaned
function sources. parts are completely dry before inserting the tapes.

To demagnetize the heads

The heads may become magnetized after long-term use. This
may narrow the output range of recorded tapes and increase
noise. After 20 to 30 hours use, demagnetize the heads with
any commercially available demagnetizer.

Care of discs
• When a disc becomes dirty, wipe the disc from the center out
with a cleaning cloth.

• After playing a disc, store the disc in its case. Do not leave the
disc in places that are hot or humid.

Care of tapes
• Store tapes in their cases after use.
• Do not leave tapes near magnets, motors, television sets, or
any source of magnetism. This will downgrade the sound
quality and cause noise.
• Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, or leave them in a car
parked in direct sunlight.
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 SPECIFICATIONS General
Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz

OTHER CONNECTIONS
Power consumption 150 W
Dimensions of main unit 300 × 357.5 × 381.5 mm
(W × H × D) (117/8 × 141/8 × 151/8 in.)
Main unit CX-NAVF77
Weight of main unit 10.5 kg (23 lbs 2 oz)

GENERAL
FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz
Speaker system SX-NAVF77
Usable sensitivity (IHF) 13.2 dBf
Cabinet type 3 way, bass reflex (magnetic
Antenna terminals 75 ohms (unbalanced)
shielded type)
Speakers Woofer:
AM tuner section
160 mm (63/8 in.) cone type
Tuning range 530 kHz to 1710 kHz (10 kHz
Tweeter:
step)
80 mm (31/4 in.) cone type
531 kHz to 1602 kHz (9 kHz step)
Super tweeter:
Usable sensitivity 350 µV/m
20 mm (13/16 in.) ceramic type
Antenna Loop antenna
Impedance 6 ohms
Output sound pressure level 87 dB/W/m
Amplifier section Dimensions (W × H × D) 260 × 353 × 265 mm (101/4 × 14
Power output Front × 101/2 in.)
120 W + 120 W (50 Hz – 20 kHz, Weight 4.5 kg (9 lbs 13 oz)
THD less than 1%, 6 ohms)
Rear (Surround) Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without
10 W + 10 W (1 kHz, THD less notice.
than 1%, 16 ohms)
Center
20 W (1 kHz, THD less than 1%,
8 ohms)
Total harmonic distortion 0.1 % (60 W, 1 kHz, 6 ohms, DIN
AUDIO) The word “BBE” and the “BBE symbol” are trademarks of BBE
Inputs VIDEO/AUX: 230 mV (adjustable) Sound, Inc.
MIC 1, MIC 2: 1.7 mV (10 kohms) Under license from BBE Sound, Inc.
Outputs SUPER WOOFER: 2.5 V
SPEAKERS: accept speakers of DOLBY NR/DOLBY PRO LOGIC
6 ohms or more Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
SURROUND SPEAKERS: Corporation.
accept speakers of 16 ohms or DOLBY, the double-D symbol h and “PRO LOGIC” are En
more trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
CENTER SPEAKER: accept
speakers of 8 ohms or more COPYRIGHT
PHONES (stereo jack): accepts Please check the laws on copyright relating to recordings from discs,
headphones of 32 ohms or more radio or external tape for the country in which the machine is being
used.
Cassette deck section
Track format 4 tracks, 2 channels stereo
Frequency response CrO2 tape: 50 Hz – 16000 Hz
Normal tape: 50 Hz – 15000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio 60 dB (Dolby B NR ON, CrO2 tape
peak level)
Recording system AC bias
Heads Deck 1: Playback head × 1
Deck 2: Recording/playback/
erase head × 1

Compact disc player section

Laser Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)
D-A converter 1 bit dual
Signal-to-noise ratio 83 dB (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Harmonic distortion 0.05 % (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Wow and flutter Unmeasurable

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 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PARTS INDEX

If the unit fails to perform as described in these Operating Instructions about each part on the main unit or remote control
Instructions, check the following guide. are indicated on the pages listed below.

GENERAL (in alphabetic order)

There is no sound. Parts Pages
• Is the AC cord connected properly? BBE 7
• Is there a bad connection? (➞ page 3) CD 11
• There may be a short circuit in the speaker terminals. CD EDIT/CHECK (EDIT/CHECK) 11, 17, 18
➞ Disconnect the AC cord, then correct the speaker s CLEAR 10, 11, 13
connections. CLOCK 6
• Was an incorrect function button pressed? DEMO 6
Sound is emitted from one speaker only. DIRECT 11
• Is the other speaker disconnected? d DIRECTION/PRESET 10, 11, 13
The output sound is not stereo. DISC CHANGE 11
• Is the Karaoke function turned on? (➞ page 21) DISC DIRECT PLAY 11
An erroneous display or a malfunction occurs. DOLBY NR 13, 15
➞ Reset the unit as stated below. DOLBY PRO LOGIC 19
f, r DOWN 6, 9, 11, 13
TUNER SECTION EDIT/CHECK (CD EDIT/CHECK) 11, 17, 18
There is constant, wave-like static. GEQ 7
• Is the antenna connected properly? (➞ page 3) KARAOKE (VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX) 21
• Is the signal weak? KARAOKE ENTER 22
➞ Connect an outdoor antenna. MANUAL SELECT 8, 19, 21
The reception contains noise interferences or the sound MIC 1, MIC 2 21
is distorted. MIC MIXING 21
• Is the system picking up external noise or multipath distortion? z OPEN/CLOSE 11
➞ Change the orientation of the antenna. PHONES 7
➞ Move the unit away from other electrical appliances. POWER 6
PRGM 12, 22
RANDOM 12
CASSETTE DECK SECTION
w (q) REC/REC MUTE 15
The tape does not run.
REPEAT/MONO TUNER 9, 12
• Is deck 2 in pause mode? (➞ page 13)
REV MODE (DECK 2) 13
The sound is off-balance or not adequately high.
a SET 6, 9, 11, 13, 23
• Is the playback head dirty? (➞ page 25)
SLEEP 24
Recording is not possible.
SURROUND 8
• Is the erasure prevention tab on the tape broken off? (➞ page
SYNC DUB NORM/HIGH 16
14)
TAPE/DECK 1/2 13, 15
• Is the recording head dirty? (➞ page 25)
T-BASS 7
Erasure is not possible. TIMER 23
• Is the erasure head dirty? (➞ page 25) TUNER/BAND 9
• Is a metal tape being used? t, g UP 6, 9, 11, 13
High frequency sound is not emitted. VIDEO/AUX 25
• Is a tape recorded without Dolby NR played back with the Dolby VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX (KARAOKE) 21
NR system operating? (➞ page 13) VOLUME 7
• Is the recording/playback head dirty? (➞ page 25) 0-9, +10 10, 11, 13

CD PLAYER SECTION
The CD player does not play.
• Is the disc correctly inserted? (➞ page 11)
• Is the disc dirty? (➞ page 25)
• Is the lens affected by condensation?
➞ Wait approximately one hour and try again.

To reset
If an unusual condition occurs in the display window or the
cassette decks, reset the unit as follows.
1 Press the POWER button to turn off the power.
2 Press the POWER button to turn the power back on while
pressing the s CLEAR button. 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. Then
carry out step 2.
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 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 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. lf 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.
- lncrease 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.

For Assistance And Information

Call Toll Free 1-800-BUY-AIWA (United States and Puerto Rico)

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