4-253-931-11(2)

Operating Instructions

Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call
upon your Aiwa dealer regarding this product.
Model No. ______________ Serial No. ______________

©2004 Sony Corporation

 WARNING
WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
expose the unit to rain or moisture. provide reasonable protection against harmful
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the interference in a residential installation. This
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, particular installation. If this equipment does cause
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
This appliance is
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
classified as a CLASS 1
interference by one or more of the following measures:
LASER product. This
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
marking is located on the
rear exterior. – Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Don’t throw away the battery with – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
general house waste, dispose of it different from that to which the receiver is
correctly as chemical waste. connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
U.S.A. CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA
This symbol is intended to alert the CAUTION
user to the presence of uninsulated TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
“dangerous voltage” within the BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
product’s enclosure that may be of INSERT.
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
This symbol is intended to alert the increase eye hazard.
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) Except for European model
instructions in the literature ENERGY STAR® is a U.S.
accompanying the appliance. registered mark. As an ENERGY
STAR® partner, Sony Corporation
CAUTION has determined that this product
The use of optical instruments with this product will meets the ENERGY STAR®
increase eye hazard. guidelines for energy efficiency.

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 Table of Contents
How to use this manual........................... 4
Playable discs.......................................... 4 Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound .............................. 21
Getting Started Selecting the sound effect..................... 21
Hooking up the system............................ 6 Adjusting the graphic equalizer and
Positioning the speakers.......................... 8 storing............................................. 22
(JAX-N88/PK88 only) Selecting the surround effect ................ 22
Setting the clock...................................... 9
Timer
CD/MP3 – Play Falling asleep to music ......................... 23
Loading a disc ....................................... 10 — Sleep Timer
Playing a disc ........................................ 10 Waking up to music.............................. 23
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play — Play Timer
Playing repeatedly................................. 12 Timer recording radio programs........... 24
— Repeat Play — Rec Timer
Creating your own program .................. 13
— Program Play Display
Turning off the display ......................... 25
Tuner — Power Saving Mode
Presetting radio stations ........................ 14 Viewing information about the disc in the
Listening to the radio ............................ 16 display ............................................ 26
— Preset Tuning
— Manual Tuning Optional Components
Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 17 Hooking up optional components......... 27
(European model only)
Troubleshooting
Tape – Play Problems and remedies......................... 29
Loading a tape....................................... 18 Messages............................................... 32
Playing a tape ........................................ 18
Additional Information
Tape – Recording Precautions............................................ 33
Recording your favorite CD tracks on a Specifications........................................ 34
tape.................................................. 19 List of button locations and reference
— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording pages............................................... 39
Recording on a tape manually............... 20
— Manual Recording

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 How to use this manual Discs that this system cannot
play
This manual mainly explains operations using • CD-ROMs
the remote, but the same operations can also be • CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in
performed using the buttons on the unit having the following formats:
the same or similar names. – music CD format
– MP3 format that conforms to ISO96601)
Level 1/Level 2, Joliet or Multi Session2)
Playable discs • A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
You can play back the following discs on this
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
system. Other discs cannot be played back.
• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape,
or a sticker still left on it.
List of playable discs 1) ISO9660 Format
The most common international standard for the
Format of discs Disc logo logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM.
Audio CDs There are several specification levels. In Level 1,
file names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than
eight characters in the name, no more than three
characters in the extension “.MP3”) and in capital
CD-R/CD-RW letters. Folder names can be no longer than eight
(audio data/MP3 characters. There can be no more than eight nested
files*) folder levels. Level 2 specifications allow file
names and folder names up to 31 characters long.
Each folder can have up to 8 trees.
For Joliet in the expansion format (file and folder
names can have up to 64 characters) make sure of
* Except for JAX-N44/S44 the contents of the writing software, etc.
2) Multi Session
This is a recording method that enables adding of
data using the Track-At-Once method.
Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called
the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A
Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions,
with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out
regarded as a single session.
CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD
data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks
in session 2.
Mixed CD: This format records data on the first
track and audio (audio CD data) on the second and
subsequent tracks of a session.

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Notes on CD-R and CD-RW Music discs encoded with
copyright protection
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played
on this system depending upon the recording technologies
quality or physical condition of the disc, or This product is designed to playback discs that
the characteristics of the recording device. conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not Recently, various music discs encoded with
been correctly finalized. For more copyright protection technologies are marketed
information, see the operating instructions for by some record companies. Please be aware that
the recording device. among those discs, there are some that do not
• Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may conform to the CD standard and may not be
not be played back because of scratches, dirt, playable by this product.
recording condition or the driver’s
characteristics.
• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multi- Cautions when playing a disc
session that have not ended by “closing the that is recorded in Multi
session” are not supported. Session
• The system may be unable to play MP3
• If the disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is
format files that do not have the “.MP3”
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc, and
extension.
playback continues until an MP3 session is
• Attempting to play non-MP3 format files that encountered.
have the “.MP3” extension may result in noise
• If the disc begins with an MP3 session, it is
or malfunction.
recognized as an MP3 disc, and playback
• With formats other than ISO9660 level 1 and continues until a CD-DA (audio) session is
2, folder names or file names may not be encountered.
displayed correctly.
• The playback range of an MP3 disc is
• The following discs take a longer time to start determined by the tree structure of files
playback. produced by analyzing of the disc.
– a disc recorded with complicated tree • A disc with a mixed CD format will be
structure. recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc.
– a disc recorded in Multi Session.
– a disc to which data can be added (non-
finalized disc).

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 Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Perform the following procedures 1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories. A model equipped with surround speakers are used for illustration purpose.

AM loop antenna

FM lead antenna
Front speaker (right) Front speaker (left)

R L R L

+ +

– –

Surround speaker* (right) Surround speaker* (left)

* JAX-N88/PK88 only

1 Connect the front speakers. 2 Connect the surround speakers.

Connect the right and left speaker cords to (JAX-N88/PK88 only)
the SPEAKER (FRONT SPEAKER for Connect the speaker cords to the
JAX-N88/PK88) terminals as shown SURROUND SPEAKER terminals as
below. shown below.
Insert only the stripped portion Insert only the stripped portion
Red Blue
R R
L L

–
Gray/Solid Gray/Solid
(3) (3)

Black Black
Black/Stripe (#) Black/Stripe (#)

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3 Connect the FM and AM antennas. Note
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords.
it. 4 For models with a voltage selector, set

Getting Started
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local
power line voltage.
Refer to the print on your system’s
VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available
settings.
Plug type A
AM loop antenna

5 Connect the power cord to a wall

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally
outlet.
Plug type B The demonstration appears in the display.
AM loop antenna When you press ?/1, the system turns on
and the demonstration automatically ends.
If the plug does not fit the wall socket,
detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for
models equipped with an adaptor).

Inserting two R6 (size AA)

batteries into the remote

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally

Plug type C
AM loop antenna

Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
Tip
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six
Extend the FM lead North American model: months. When the remote no longer operates the
antenna horizontally Connect white side. system, replace both batteries with new ones.
Other models:
Connect brown side.

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 Attaching the speaker pads Positioning the speakers
(JAX-N88/N33/PK88/PK33
only) (JAX-N88/PK88 only)

Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom 1 Place the front speakers at an angle of
of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and 45 degrees from your listening position.
prevent them from slipping. Front Front
speaker speaker
(L) (R)
Front speaker (Left (4)/Right (4)) for JAX-N33/
PK33
Surround speaker (Left (4)/Right (4)) for JAX-
45˚
N88/PK88
Surround Surround
speaker speaker
(L) (R)

2 Place the surround speakers.

When carrying this system

Perform the following procedure to protect
the CD mechanism.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 20˚

1 Make sure that all discs are removed

Position the surround speakers within the
from the system.
respective gray ranges.
2 Hold down CD, then press ?/1 until Positioning both surround speakers the
“STANDBY” appears.
same distance from the listening position is
After a few seconds later, “STANDBY” effective.
disappears and “LOCK” appears.
3 Unplug the power cord.

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 Setting the clock

Getting Started
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
3 Press . or > repeatedly to set the
hour.
4 Press ENTER.
5 Press . or > repeatedly to set the
minute.
6 Press ENTER.
The clock starts working.
To adjust the clock
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
2 Press . or > repeatedly to select
“CLOCK SET”, then press ENTER.
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6
above.
Notes
• The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
• You cannot set the clock in Power Saving Mode
(page 25).

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 Playing a disc
CD/MP3 – Play
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play
Loading a disc
This system lets you play audio CDs and discs
Use buttons on the unit for the operation. with MP3 audio tracks.
MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on JAX-
1 Press Z.
N44/S44.
2 Place a disc with the label side up on
Example: When a disc is loaded
the disc tray.
Track number Playing time

Disc tray Disc presence indicator

number
To insert additional discs, press DISC
SKIP/EX-CHANGE to rotate the disc tray. 1 Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to
switch the function to CD.
3 Press Z again to close the disc tray.
Notes
• Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this
may cause malfunction.
• Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your
finger, as this may cause malfunction.

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2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop Other Operations
mode until the mode you want appears
To Do this
in the display.
Stop play Press x.
Select To play
Pause Press X. Press again to resume
ALL DISCS All discs in the disc tray play.
(Normal Play) continuously.

CD/MP3 – Play
Select a track Press . or > repeatedly (or
1DISC The tracks on the disc you turn AMS operation dial on the
(Normal Play) have selected in original unit).
order.
Select an album Press ALBUM – or + repeatedly
ALBM All MP3 audio tracks in the of MP3 after step 2.
(Normal Play) album on the disc you have
Find a point in a Keep pressing m or M during
selected in original order.
track* playback and release it at the
When playing a non-MP3
desired point.
disc, Album Play performs
the same operation as 1DISC Select a disc in Press DISC SKIP (or DISC 1 – 3
Play. stop mode or DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on
the unit).
ALL DISCS The tracks on all discs in
SHUF (Shuffle random order. Switch to CD Press DISC 1 – 3 on the unit
Play) function from (Automatic Source Selection).
other function
1DISC SHUF The tracks on the disc you
(Shuffle Play) have selected in random Exchange other Press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE
order. discs while on the unit.
playing
ALBM SHUF The MP3 audio tracks in the
(Shuffle Play) album on the disc you have Remove a disc Press Z on the unit.
selected in random order.
* You may not be able to search between multiple files.
When playing a non-MP3 Also, the time may not be displayed correctly for
disc, Album Shuffle Play some files.
performs the same operation
as 1DISC SHUF Play.
PGM The tracks on the disc in the
(Program Play) order you want them to be
played (see “Creating your
own program” on page 13).

3 Press N.

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 Notes
• You cannot change the play mode during playback. Playing repeatedly
• Some time may be needed to start playback of discs
recorded in complex configurations such as many — Repeat Play
layers.
• When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the You can play all the tracks or a single track on a
tracks on that disc. If there are many albums or non- disc repeatedly.
MP3 audio tracks on the disc, it may take a long time MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on JAX-
for play to begin or for the next MP3 audio track to N44/S44.
start play.
• Do not save unnecessary albums or tracks other than Press REPEAT until “REP” or “REP1”
MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP3 listening. appears.
We recommend that you do not save other types of REP: For all the tracks on a disc up to five times.
tracks or unnecessary albums on a disc that has MP3 REP1: For a single track only.
audio tracks.
• An album that does not include an MP3 audio track To cancel Repeat Play
is skipped. Press REPEAT repeatedly until both “REP” and
• Maximum album number: 150 (including root “REP1” disappear.
folder)
• The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks and Notes
albums that can be contained on a single disc is 255. • You cannot select “REP” and “ALL DISCS SHUF”
• Playback is possible up to 8 levels. at the same time.
• MP3 audio tracks are played back in the order that • When you select “REP1”, that track is repeated
they are recorded on the disc. endlessly until “REP1” is canceled.
• Depending on the encoding/writing software,
recording device, or the recording media used at the
time an MP3 audio track is recorded, you may
encounter such problems as disabled playback,
sound interruptions, and noise.

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 6 Program additional tracks.
Creating your own To program Repeat steps

program Other tracks on the 4 and 5

same disc
— Program Play Other tracks on 3 to 5

CD/MP3 – Play
other discs
You can make a program of up to 25 steps from
all the discs in the order you want to play them.
7 Press N.
You can synchro record the programmed tracks Program Play starts.
onto a cassette tape (page 19). Other Operations
MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on JAX-
To Do this
N44/S44.
Cancel Program Press PLAY MODE repeatedly
1 Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to Play in stop mode until “PGM”
switch the function to CD. disappears.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop Clear a track from Press CLEAR in stop mode.
mode until “PGM” appears. the end

3 Press DISC SKIP (or DISC 1 – 3 or DISC Tips

SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit) to select • The program you made remains after Program Play
a disc. finishes. To play the same program again, press CD
(or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to
4 Press . or > repeatedly (or turn CD, then press N. However, the program is cleared
AMS operation dial on the unit) until when you open the disc tray.
the desired track number appears. • “– –.– –” appears when the total CD program time
When programming the MP3 audio tracks, exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a CD track
press ALBUM – or + to select album, then whose number is 21 or over, or when you select an
press . or > repeatedly (or turn AMS MP3 audio track.
operation dial on the unit) until the desired
track number appears.

Disc tray number Selected track number

Total playing time (including

selected track)

5 Press ENTER.
The track is programmed.
The program step number appears,
followed by the total playing time.

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 4 Press – or + (or turn TUNING operation
dial on the unit).
Tuner The frequency changes as the system scans
for a station. Scanning stops automatically
Presetting radio stations when a station is tuned in. At that time,
“TUNED” and “STEREO” (for an FM
You can preset the following number of stations: stereo program) appear.
– 2 band model: 20 FM stations and 10 AM
stations.
– 3 band model: 20 FM stations, 10 MW
stations and 10 SW stations.
You can then tune in any of those stations
simply by selecting the corresponding preset If “TUNED” does not appear and the
number. scanning does not stop
Set the frequency of the desired radio
Automatic tuning preset station as described in steps 3 through 8 of
“Manual tuning preset” (page 15).
You can automatically tune in all of the stations
that can be received in your area and then store 5 Press TUNER MEMORY.
the radio frequency of the desired stations. A preset number appears.
1 Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION Preset number
repeatedly) to switch the function to
tuner.
2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly until
the desired band appears in the
display.
The bands you can receive vary depending
6 Press – or + (or turn TUNING operation
dial on the unit) repeatedly to select the
on the model you purchased. desired preset number.
Be sure to check which bands you can
receive. 7 Press ENTER.
Every time you press the button, the band 8 Repeat steps 2 through 7 to store other
changes cyclically as follows: stations.
2 band model: FM y AM
3 band model: FM t MW t SW
3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO” appears in the display.

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 To change the AM tuning interval
Manual tuning preset (except for European and
You can manually tune in and store the radio Russian models)
frequency of the desired stations. The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to
1 Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the
repeatedly) to switch the function to AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first,
tuner. then turn off the system. While holding
TUNING MODE on the unit, press ?/1 on the
2

Tuner
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly until
unit. When you change the interval, all the AM
the desired band appears in the
display.
preset stations are erased. To reset the interval,
repeat the same procedure.
The bands you can receive vary depending
on the model you purchased. Note
Be sure to check which bands you can You cannot change the AM tuning interval in Power
receive. Saving Mode (page 25).
Every time you press the button, the band Tips
changes cyclically as follows: • The preset stations are retained for about a day even
2 band model: FM y AM if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure
3 band model: FM t MW t SW occurs.
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until antennas, or connect a commercially available
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from external antenna.
the display.
4 Press – or + (or turn TUNING operation
dial on the unit) repeatedly to tune in
the desired station.
5 Press TUNER MEMORY.
A preset number appears.
6 Press – or + (or turn TUNING operation
dial on the unit) repeatedly to select the
desired preset number.
7 Press ENTER.
8 Repeat steps 2 through 7 to store other
stations.

Other Operations
To Do this
Tune in a station Follow the procedure described
with a weak signal in “Manual tuning preset”
(page 15).
Set another station Start over from step 2. After
to the existing step 5, press – or + (or turn
preset number TUNING operation dial on the
unit) repeatedly to select the
preset number you want to store
the other station.

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 Listening to the radio Listening to non-preset radio
station
You can listen to a radio station either by — Manual Tuning
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning
in the station. 1 Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION
repeatedly) to switch the function to
tuner.
Listening to a preset station
2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly until
— Preset Tuning the desired band appears in the
display.
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first
The bands you can receive vary depending
(see “Presetting radio stations” on page 14).
on the model you purchased.
1 Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION Be sure to check which bands you can
repeatedly) to switch the function to receive.
tuner. Every time you press the button, the band
2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly until changes cyclically as follows:
the desired band appears in the 2 band model: FM y AM
display. 3 band model: FM t MW t SW
The bands you can receive vary depending 3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
on the model you purchased. “AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from
Be sure to check which bands you can the display.
receive.
Every time you press the button, the band
4 Press – or + (or turn TUNING operation
dial on the unit) repeatedly to tune in
changes cyclically as follows:
the desired station.
2 band model: FM y AM
3 band model: FM t MW t SW Tips
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until antennas, or connect a commercially available
“PRESET” appears in the display. external antenna.
4 Press – or + (or turn TUNING operation • When an FM stereo program has static noise, press
FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO” appears.
dial on the unit) repeatedly to select the
There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will
desired preset station.
improve.
• Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO”
appears in step 3 above, then press – or + (or turn
TUNING operation dial on the unit). The frequency
indication changes and scanning stops when the
Preset number Frequency system tunes in a station (Automatic Tuning).
• To record the radio programs, use manual recording
(page 20).

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 Using the Radio Data Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station from the FM band.
System (RDS) When you tune in a station that provides RDS
(European model only) services, the station name appears in the display.

To check the RDS information

What is the Radio Data Each time you press DISPLAY, the display

Tuner
System? changes cyclically as follows:
Station name1) t Preset number2) and
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
frequency t Clock display t Effect status
service that allows radio stations to send
1) If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the
additional information along with the regular
program signal. RDS is available only on FM station name may not appear in the display.
2)
stations.* Preset number is displayed only if you preset radio
stations (page 14).
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned
in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the
signal is weak.
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they
provide the same types of services. If you are not
familiar with the RDS system, check with your local
radio stations for details on RDS services in your
area.

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 Playing a tape
Tape – Play
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
Loading a tape
For JAX-N88/N77/N66/N33/PK88/
Use buttons on the unit for the operation. PK77/PK66
1 Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select 1 Load a tape.
deck A or B.
2 When you load a tape in deck B, press
2 Press PUSH Z. PLAY MODE repeatedly to select “g”
3 Load a recorded/recordable tape in to play one side. Select “j”1) to play
deck A or B with the side you want to both sides.
play/record facing forward. To play both decks in succession, press
PLAY MODE repeatedly until “RELAY”
With the side
(Relay Play)2) appears in the display.
you want to
play/record
3 Press N (or hH on the unit).
facing The tape starts playing. Press the button
forward. again to play the reverse side.

1)
The tape deck stops automatically after repeating
the sequence five times.
2) Relay Play always follows this cyclic sequence up
to five times, then stops:
Deck A (front side) t Deck B (front side) t
Deck B (reverse side)

For other models

1 Load a tape.
To play both decks in succession, press
PLAY MODE repeatedly until “RELAY”
(Relay Play)* appears in the display.
2 Press N.
The tape starts playing.
* After the playback of the front side of deck A, deck
B plays the front side, then stops.

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Other Operations
To Do this
Tape – Recording
Stop play Press x.
Pause Press X. Press again to resume Recording your favorite
play.
Fast-forward or Press m or M. CD tracks on a tape
rewind
— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording
Remove a tape Press PUSH Z on the unit.
You can record a whole CD on a tape.
Searching for the beginning of You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. The

Tape – Play/Tape – Recording

the current or the next track recording level is adjusted automatically.
(AMS1)) Use buttons on the unit for the operation.

To go forward 1 Load a recordable tape into deck B,

then press TAPE A/B repeatedly to
Press > (or turn AMS operation dial on the select deck B.
unit clockwise) during forward playback.
“TAPE A (or TAPE B) >>> +1” appears. 2 (JAX-N88/N77/N66/N33/PK88/PK77/
Press . (or turn AMS operation dial on the PK66 only)
unit counterclockwise) during reverse playback Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select
“g” to record on one side. Select
on deck B.2)
“j” (or “RELAY”) to record on both
“TAPE B <<< +1” appears.
sides.
To go back When you want to record from the reverse
Press . (or turn AMS operation dial on the side, press hH twice or until the TAPE
unit counterclockwise) during forward B reverse side indicator lights up. Then
playback. press x.
“TAPE A (or TAPE B) <<< –1” appears. 3 Press CD and load a disc you want to
Press > (or turn AMS operation dial on the record.
unit clockwise) during reverse playback on deck If you have already loaded the disc, press
B.2) DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE to select the
“TAPE B >>> –1” appears. disc.
1) AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) When you want to record an album from an
2) JAX-N88/N77/N66/N33/PK88/PK77/PK66 only MP3 disc, be sure to press PLAY MODE
Note repeatedly to select ALBM, then press
The AMS function may not operate correctly under the ALBUM – or + to select the desired album
following circumstances: before proceeding.
– When the unrecorded space between songs is less
than 4 seconds long.
4 Press CD SYNC.
– When the system is placed near a television. Deck B stands by for recording.
“REC” flashes.
Tip
When a tape is inserted, corresponding forward (N)/ 5 Press REC PAUSE/START.
reverse (n) indicators light. The reverse indicator Recording starts.
lights up only for JAX-N88/N77/N66/N33/PK88/
PK77/PK66. To stop recording
Press x.

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 To record a disc by specifying
track order Recording on a tape
You can record only your favorite CD tracks
using Program Play. Between steps 3 and 4,
manually
perform steps 2 to 6 of “Creating your own — Manual Recording
program” (page 13).
You can record just the portions you like from a
Tip
CD, tape or radio program on a tape.
For JAX-N88/N77/N66/N33/PK88/PK77/PK66, if you
select both sides recording and the tape reaches the end
You can also record from connected
of the front side part-way through a track, the entire track components (see “Hooking up optional
is recorded again from the beginning of the reverse side. components” on page 27).
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Load a recordable tape into deck B,
then press TAPE A/B repeatedly to
select deck B.
2 (JAX-N88/N77/N66/N33/PK88/PK77/
PK66 only)
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select
“g” to record on one side. Select
“j” (or “RELAY”) to record on both
sides.
When you want to record from the reverse
side, press hH twice or until the TAPE
B reverse side indicator lights up. Then
press x.
3 Press one of the following buttons to
select the desired source to record.
• CD: To record from this system’s CD
player.
• TAPE A/B: To record from this system’s
tape deck A.
• TUNER/BAND: To record from this
system’s tuner.
• VIDEO/MD: To record from the
connected VCR or MD deck to VIDEO/
MD IN jacks.
4 Press REC PAUSE/START.
Deck B stands by for recording.
“REC” flashes.
5 Press REC PAUSE/START, then start
playing the desired source to record.
Recording starts.

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To stop recording
Press x.
Sound Adjustment
Note
You cannot listen to other sources while recording. Adjusting the sound
Tips
• For JAX-N88/N77/N66/N33/PK88/PK77/PK66, You can reinforce the bass and create a more
when you record on both sides, be sure to start from powerful sound.
the front side. If you start from the reverse side,
Press i-Bass on the unit.
recording stops at the end of the reverse side.
• For recording from the tuner: Each time you press the button, the display
If noise is heard while recording from the tuner, changes cyclically as follows:
move the respective antenna to reduce the noise. I-BASS LOW* t I-BASS HIGH* t I-BASS
OFF

Sound Adjustment
* The volume switches to power mode, the equalizer
curve changes, and the i-Bass button lights up.

Selecting the sound effect

Selecting the effect from the

music menu
Press EQ (or PRESET EQ on the unit)
repeatedly to select the preset you desire.
The preset name appears in the display.
See the chart “Sound effect options”.

To cancel the sound effect

Press EQ (or PRESET EQ on the unit)
repeatedly until “FLAT” appears.
Sound effect options
EQ Effect
HEAVY Standard music sources
VOCAL
SALSA
TECHNO
HIP HOP
MP3 EQ*

* “SURR” appears if you select “MP3 EQ”.

For JAX-N44/S44, you can not select “MP3 EQ”.

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 Adjusting the graphic Selecting the surround
equalizer and storing effect
You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering Press SURROUND on the unit.
the levels of specific frequency ranges, then Each time you press the button, the display
store up to three personal files (P FILE) in the changes as follows:
memory.
SURROUND ON (SURR)
Before operation, first select the audio emphasis
you want for your basic sound. Y
Use buttons on the unit for the operation. SURROUND OFF (off)
1 Turn BASS, MIDDLE or TREBLE
control to adjust the level.
Frequency band Frequency level

2 Press and hold P FILE.

A personal file number appears.
3 Press P FILE repeatedly to select
P FILE 1 – 3 you want to store the
equalizer setting.
4 Press ENTER.
“COMPLETE” appears.
This setting is automatically stored as the
personal file you selected in step 3.

To call up a personal file

Press P FILE repeatedly to select the desired
personal file number.

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 Waking up to music
Timer
— Play Timer
Falling asleep to music
You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make
— Sleep Timer sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the
clock” on page 9).
You can set the system to turn off after a certain Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
time, so that you can fall asleep to music.
1 Prepare the sound source you want to
Press SLEEP. play.
Each time you press the button, the minute • CD: Load a disc. To start from a specific
display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as track, make a program (see “Creating
follows: your own program” on page 13).
AUTO* t 90MIN t 80MIN t 70MIN • Tape: Load a tape with the side you want
t … t 10MIN t OFF to play facing forward.

Timer
* The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or • Tuner: Tune in the preset radio station
after the current disc or tape finishes playing. (see “Listening to the radio” on page 16).
Other Operations 2 Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the
To Press volume.
Check the SLEEP once. 3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
remaining time*
Change the time SLEEP repeatedly to select the
4 Press . or > repeatedly to select
“PLAY SET”, then press ENTER.
to turn off time you want.
Cancel the Sleep SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP
“ON” appears and the hour indication
Timer Function OFF” appears. flashes.

* You cannot check the remaining time if you select

5 Set the time to start playing.
“AUTO”. Press . or > repeatedly to set the
hour, then press ENTER.
Note
The minute indication flashes.
Do not set to “AUTO” during Synchro Recording on a
tape. Press . or > repeatedly to set the
minute, then press ENTER.
Tip
You can use the Sleep Timer, even if you have not set 6 Set the time to stop playing following
the clock. the same procedure as step 5.
7 Press . or > repeatedly until the
desired sound source appears.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
t TUNER y CD PLAY T

t TAPE PLAY T

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 8 Press ENTER.
The type of timer (“PLAY TIMER”), the Timer recording radio
start time, the stop time, and the sound
source appear in turn, before the original programs
display returns. — Rec Timer
9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
You can record a preset radio station from a
Other Operations specified time.
To Do this To timer record, you must first preset the radio
Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER station (see “Presetting radio stations” on
SELECT. page 14) and set the clock (see “Setting the
2 Press . or > clock” on page 9).
repeatedly until “PLAY Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
SELECT” appears, then
press ENTER.
1 Tune in the preset radio station (see
“Listening to a preset station” on
Change the setting Start over from step 1.
page 16).
Cancel the timer 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
2 Press . or > 3 Press . or > repeatedly to select
repeatedly until “TIMER “REC SET”, then press ENTER.
OFF” appears, then press
“ON” appears and the hour indication
ENTER.
flashes.
Notes 4 Set the time to start recording.
• You cannot activate the Play Timer and the Rec Press . or > repeatedly to set the
Timer at the same time.
hour, then press ENTER.
• If you use the Play Timer and the Sleep Timer at the
The minute indication flashes.
same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.
• If the system is on at the preset time, the Play Timer
Press . or > repeatedly to set the
will not be activated. minute, then press ENTER.

Tip 5 Set the time to stop recording following

The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time. the same procedure as step 4.
The type of timer (“REC TIMER”), the start
time, the stop time, and the preset radio
station to be recorded (e.g., “TUNER FM
5”) appear in turn, before the original
display returns.
6 Load a recordable tape into deck B.
7 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.

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Other Operations
To Do this
Display
Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT.
2 Press . or >
Turning off the display
repeatedly until “REC — Power Saving Mode
SELECT” appears, then
press ENTER. The demonstration display (display window and
Change the setting Start over from step 1. buttons lighting and flashing even when the
Cancel the timer 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER system power is off) and the clock display can
SELECT. be turned off to minimize the amount of power
2 Press . or > consumed during standby (Power Saving
repeatedly until “TIMER Mode).
OFF” appears, then press
ENTER. Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the
system is off until the demonstration
Notes display or the clock display disappears.
• You cannot activate the Play Timer and the Rec To cancel Power Saving Mode
Timer at the same time.
Press DISPLAY while the system is off. Each

Display
• If you use the recording timer, the Play Timer and the
Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has time you press the button, the display switches
priority. cyclically as follows:
• If the system is on at the preset time, the Rec Timer Demonstration display t Clock display* t
will not be activated. No display (Power Saving Mode)
• The volume is reduced to minimum during * The clock is displayed only if you set the clock.
recording.
Note
You cannot perform the following operations in Power
Saving Mode.
– setting the clock
– changing the AM tuning interval (except for
European and Russian models)
– turning on the system by pressing the function
buttons (e.g., CD)
Tips
• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving
Mode.
• ?/1 indicator lights up even in Power Saving Mode.

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 x When a CD/MP3 is in Program Play mode
Viewing information The last track number of the program and the
total playing time t Total track number of the
about the disc in the program (for five seconds) t Volume label*
display t Clock display (for eight seconds) t Effect
status
You can check the playing time and remaining * For discs with MP3 audio tracks
time of the current track or that of the disc.
Checking the station name
Checking the remaining time (TUNER)
and titles (CD/MP3) Press DISPLAY while listening to the radio.
Press DISPLAY during Normal Play. Each time you press the button, the display
Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows:
changes cyclically as follows: Station name1) t Preset number2) and
Current track number and elapsed playing time frequency t Clock display (for eight seconds)
t Current track number and remaining time1) t Effect status
1)
t Remaining time of the disc2) t Track title European model only
2)
(disc with MP3 audio tracks3) only) t Album Preset number is displayed only if you preset radio
name (disc with MP3 audio tracks only) t stations (page 14).
Clock display (for eight seconds) t Effect Notes
status • The total playing time is not displayed for a disc with
1) MP3 audio tracks.
“– –.– –” appears when you select a CD track whose
number is 21 or over, or when you select an MP3 • ID3 tag applies to version 1 and version 2.
audio track. • If the MP3 audio track you play back has an ID3 tag,
2)
“– –.– –” appears in ALL DISCS, SHUF or program the ID3 tag information is displayed as a track title.
play mode or when playing back MP3 audio tracks. • In the following cases, elapsed playing time and
3) When you play back a track with an ID3 tag ver. 1 remaining time of the track may not be displayed
or ver. 2, the ID3 tag appears. The ID3 tag displays accurately.
only the track title information. – when an MP3 audio track of VBR (variable bit
rate) is played.
– when fast forward or fast reverse is performed.
Checking the total playing • For Russian model, MP3 and ID3 tag information
time and titles (CD/MP3) can be displayed in Russian characters. However,
depending on the encoding/writing software or
Press DISPLAY in stop mode.
recording device, the characters may not be correctly
Each time you press the button, the display displayed.
changes cyclically as follows:
x When a CD/MP3 is in Normal Play mode
TOC display1) or total album number of the
disc2) or total track number of the current
album2) t Album name2) or volume label2) t
Clock display (for eight seconds) t Effect
status
1)
TOC = Table of Contents; displays current disc
number, total number of tracks on the disc, and total
playing time of the disc.
2)
For discs with MP3 audio tracks, album names or
volume label may not be displayed depending on
the play mode.

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 Optional Components

Hooking up optional components

To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions
provided with each component. A model equipped with surround speakers are used for illustration
purpose.

VCR or MD deck

From the audio output

of the VCR or MD deck

Optional Components
R L R L

+ +

– –

A VIDEO/MD IN jacks
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the
audio output of the optional component (such as
VCR or MD deck) to these jacks. You can then
output audio through this system.

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 Listening to audio from a
connected component
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.

Listening to a connected VCR

1 Connect the audio cords.
See “Hooking up optional components” on
page 27.
2 Press VIDEO/MD.
Start playing the connected component.

Listening to a connected MD
deck
1 Connect the audio cords.
See “Hooking up optional components” on
page 27.
2 Press VIDEO/MD.
Hold down VIDEO/MD and press ?/1. This
switches the VIDEO function to MD. Once
you enable the MD function, just press
VIDEO/MD.
Notes
• If you cannot select “VIDEO” when you press
VIDEO/MD, press ?/1 while holding down
VIDEO/MD when the system is on. “MD” will be
switched to “VIDEO”. To return to “MD”, do the
same procedure.
• When you connect a VIDEO CD deck, set to “MD”.

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 General

Troubleshooting The display starts flashing as soon as you

plug in the power cord even though you have
Problems and remedies not turned on the system (see step 5 of
“Hooking up the system” (page 6)).
• Press DISPLAY twice while the system is off. The
Should you encounter a problem with your demonstration disappears.
system, do the following:
“– –:– –” appears in the display.
1 Make sure the power cord and speaker • A power interruption has occurred. Set the clock
cords are correctly and firmly connected. (page 9) and timer settings (pages 23 and 24)
2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting again.
checklist below and take the indicated The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is
corrective action. canceled.
If the problem persists after doing all of the • Redo the following:
above, consult your nearest Aiwa dealer. – “Setting the clock” (page 9)
– “Presetting radio stations” (page 14)
– “Falling asleep to music” and “Waking up to
When the ?/1 indicator flashes music” (page 23)
Immediately unplug the power cord and – “Timer recording radio programs” (page 24)
check the following items. There is no sound.
• If your system has a voltage selector, is the • Press VOLUME + or turn VOLUME control on
voltage selector set to the correct voltage? the unit clockwise.
Check the voltage for your region, then • Make sure the headphones are not connected.
make sure the voltage selector is set • Check the speaker connections (page 6).

Troubleshooting
correctly. • There is no audio output during timer recording.
• Are the + and – speaker cords short- Sound comes from one channel, or
circuited? unbalanced left and right volume.
• Are you using only the prescribed • Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
speakers? • Connect the supplied speakers.
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes
Sound lacks bass.
on the rear of the system?
• Check that the speaker’s + and – jacks are
Check all the above items and fix any connected correctly.
problems found. After ?/1 indicator stops
There is severe hum or noise.
flashing, reconnect the power cord and turn
• Move the system away from the source of noise.
on the system. If the indicator still flashes, or
• Connect the system to a different wall outlet.
if the cause of the problem cannot be found
• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to
even after checking all the above items,
the power cord.
consult your nearest Aiwa dealer.
The timer cannot be set.
• Set the clock again (page 9).
The timer does not function.
• Check the timer setting and set the correct time
(pages 24 and 25).
• Cancel the Sleep Timer Function (page 23).

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 The remote does not function. Play does not start.
• Remove the obstacle. • Open the disc tray and check whether a disc is
• Move the remote closer to the system. loaded.
• Point the remote at the system’s sensor. • Wipe the disc clean (page 33).
• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA). • Replace the disc.
• Locate the system away from the fluorescent light. • Place the disc that this system can play (page 4).
• Place the disc correctly.
There is acoustic feedback.
• Place the disc in the tray with the label side up.
• Reduce the volume.
• Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on
The color irregularity on a TV screen persists. the disc, then leave the system turned on for a few
• Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 hours until the moisture evaporates.
to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still • Press N to start play.
persists, place the speakers farther away from the
TV set. The sound skips.
• Wipe the disc clean (page 33).
The sound from the connected source is
• Replace the disc.
distorted.
• Try moving the system to a place without
• If “VIDEO” appears in the display when you press
vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).
VIDEO/MD on the unit, switch the display to
• Try moving the speakers away from the system, or
“MD” (see “Listening to audio from a connected
placing them on separate stands. When you listen
component” on page 28).
to a track with bass sounds at high volume, the
speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip.

CD/MP3 player Play does not start from the first track.
• Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both “PGM”
The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” and “SHUF” disappear to return to Normal Play.
appears.
MP3 audio track cannot be played back.*
• Contact your Aiwa dealer or local authorized
Aiwa service facility. • Recording was not performed according to the
ISO9660 level 1 or level 2 format or Joliet in the
The disc tray does not close. expansion format.
• Place the disc correctly. • The MP3 audio track does not have the extension
• Always close the tray by pressing Z on the unit. “.MP3”.
Trying to press the tray closed with your fingers • The data is not stored in MP3 format.
may cause problems with the player. • Discs containing files other than MPEG 1 Audio
The disc does not eject. Layer-3 files cannot be played.
• You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro MP3 audio tracks take longer to play back than
Recording. Press x to cancel the CD Synchro others.*
Recording, then press Z on the unit to eject the • After the system reads all tracks on the discs,
disc. playback may take more time than usual if:
• Consult your nearest Aiwa dealer. – the number of albums or tracks on the disc is
very large.
– the album and track organization structure is
very complex.
The album name, track title and ID3 tag do not
appear correctly.*
• Use a disc that conforms with ISO9660 level 1,
level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format.
• The disc ID3 tag is not ver. 1 nor ver. 2.

* Except for JAX-N44/S44

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Tuner If the system still does not
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be
operate properly after performing
received. (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes in the above measures, reset the
the display.) system as follows:
• Set the proper band and frequency (page 14).
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
• Connect the antenna properly (page 7).
• Find a place and an orientation that provide good 1 Disconnect the power cord.
reception, then set up the antenna again. If you 2 Reconnect the power cord.
cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you
connect a commercially available external 3 Press x, P FILE and DISC 1 at the same
antenna. time.
• The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals 4 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
along its entire length, so make sure you extend it The system is reset to the factory settings. You
fully.
should set the settings you made, such as the
• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker
preset stations, clock, and timer.
cords as possible.
• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
• Press FM MODE repeatedly until “STEREO”
appears.

Tape deck

Troubleshooting
The tape does not record or play, or there is a
decrease in sound level.
• The heads are dirty. Clean them (page 34).
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (page 34).
The tape does not erase completely.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (page 34).
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound
drops out.
• The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. Clean them
(page 34).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (page 34).
The tape does not record.
• No cassette is loaded. Load a cassette.
• The tab has been removed from the cassette.
Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape
(page 34).
• The tape has wound to the end.

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 Messages
One of the following messages may appear or
flash in the display during operation.

CD/MP3
NO DISC
There is no disc in the player or you have loaded a
disc that cannot be played on this system (such as
DVD, VCD, or CD-ROM without MP3 audio
tracks, etc.).
OVER
You have reached the end of the disc while pressing
M during playback or pause.
PUSH STOP
You pressed PLAY MODE during playback.
READING
The system is reading information of the disc. Some
buttons are not available.
STEP FULL
You tried to program 26 or more tracks (steps).

Tape
NO TAB
You cannot record the tape because the tab has been
removed from the cassette.
NO TAPE
There is no tape in the tape deck.

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 On the speaker system
This speaker system is not magnetically shielded and
Additional Information the picture on TV sets may become magnetically
distorted. In such a case, turn off the power of the TV
Precautions sets once, and after 15 to 30 minutes turn it on again. If
there seems to be no improvement, locate the
On operating voltage speaker system further away from the TV set.
Before operating the system, check that the operating On operation
voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of • If the system is brought directly from a cold to a
your local power supply. warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,
On safety moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD
player. Should this occur, the system will not operate
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
properly. Remove the disc and leave the system
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
turned on for about an hour until the moisture
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
evaporates.
• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it
• When you move the system, take out any disc.
is not to be used for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
system, please consult your nearest Aiwa dealer.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system,
unplug the system and have it checked by qualified Notes on discs
personnel before operating it any further. • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified Wipe the disc from the center out.
service shop. • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray
On placement
intended for vinyl LPs.
• Do not place the system in an inclined position.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat
• Do not place the system in locations where it is;
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car
– Extremely hot or cold parked in direct sunlight.
– Dusty or dirty

Additional Information
• When using discs that have glue or similar tacky
– Very humid substance on the label side of the disc or that used a
– Subject to vibrations special ink when the label was printed, there is a
– Subject to direct sunlight. chance that the disc or label may become attached to
• Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on parts inside this unit. When this occurs, it may not be
surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, possible to remove the disc, and may also cause this
oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the unit to malfunction. Be sure to check that the label
surface may result. side of the disc is not sticky before using.
The following types of disc should not be used:
On heat buildup
– Rental or used discs with attached seals where the
• Although the system heats up during operation, this glue extends beyond the seal. The perimeter of the
is not a malfunction. seal on the disc is tacky.
• Place the system in a location with adequate – Discs that have labels printed using a special ink
ventilation to prevent heat buildup in the system. that feels tacky when touched.
• If you continuously use this system at a high volume, • Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,
the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do
rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.
touch the cabinet.
• To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the Cleaning the cabinet
ventilation hole for the cooling fan. Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as thinner, benzine or alcohol.

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 To save a tape permanently
To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded Specifications
over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as
illustrated. Main unit
Break off the Amplifier section
cassette tab AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
(JAX-S77/S44 USA models only)

JAX-S77
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover DISTORTION:
the broken tab with adhesive tape.
With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from
Before placing a cassette in the tape 120 – 10,000 Hz: rated 180 watts per channel
deck minimum RMS power, with no more than 10%
Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise, the tape may total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to
get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become rated output.
damaged.
When using a tape longer than JAX-S44
90 minutes POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape DISTORTION:
operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape 120 – 10,000 Hz: rated 140 watts per channel
deck.
minimum RMS power, with no more than 10%
Cleaning the tape heads total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. Be rated output.
sure to clean the tape heads before you start an
important recording or after playing an old tape. Use a North American models:
separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette. JAX-S77
For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning
Continuous RMS power output (reference):
cassette.
180 + 180 watts (6 ohms at
Demagnetizing the tape heads 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07% (6 ohms at
have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of 1 kHz, 80 W)
use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For
details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing JAX-S44
cassette. Continuous RMS power output (reference):
140 + 140 watts (6 ohms at
1 kHz, 10% THD)
Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07% (6 ohms at
1 kHz, 60 W)

European and Russian models:

JAX-N88
DIN power output (rated): 100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at
1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference):
125 + 125 watts (6 ohms at
1 kHz, 10% THD)
Music power output (reference):
250 + 250 watts (6 ohms at
1 kHz, 10% THD)

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JAX-N77 JAX-PK77
DIN power output (rated): 100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at The following measured at AC 120, 127, 220, 240 V
1 kHz, DIN) 50/60 Hz
Continuous RMS power output (reference): DIN power output (rated): 144 + 144 watts (6 ohms at
125 + 125 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
1 kHz, 10% THD) Continuous RMS power output (reference):
Music power output (reference): 180 + 180 watts (6 ohms at
250 + 250 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
1 kHz, 10% THD)
JAX-N66
JAX-N55 The following measured at AC 120, 127, 220, 240 V
DIN power output (rated): 52 + 52 watts (6 ohms at 50/60 Hz
1 kHz, DIN) DIN power output (rated): 96 + 96 watts (6 ohms at
Continuous RMS power output (reference): 1 kHz, DIN)
65 + 65 watts (6 ohms at Continuous RMS power output (reference):
1 kHz, 10% THD) 120 + 120 watts (6 ohms at
Music power output (reference): 1 kHz, 10% THD)
130 + 130 watts (6 ohms at
1 kHz, 10% THD) JAX-PK66
The following measured at AC 120, 127, 220, 240 V
JAX-N44 50/60 Hz
DIN power output (rated): 52 + 52 watts (6 ohms at DIN power output (rated): 96 + 96 watts (6 ohms at
1 kHz, DIN) 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference): Continuous RMS power output (reference):
65 + 65 watts (6 ohms at 120 + 120 watts (6 ohms at
1 kHz, 10% THD) 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Music power output (reference):
130 + 130 watts (6 ohms at JAX-N33
1 kHz, 10% THD) The following measured at AC 120, 127, 220, 240 V

Additional Information
50/60 Hz
Other models: DIN power output (rated): 48 + 48 watts (6 ohms at
JAX-N88 1 kHz, DIN)
The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240 V Continuous RMS power output (reference):
50/60 Hz 60 + 60 watts (6 ohms at
DIN power output (rated): 144 + 144 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference): JAX-PK33
180 + 180 watts (6 ohms at The following measured at AC 120, 127, 220, 240 V
1 kHz, 10% THD) 50/60 Hz
JAX-PK88 DIN power output (rated): 48 + 48 watts (6 ohms at
The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240 V 1 kHz, DIN)
50/60 Hz Continuous RMS power output (reference):
DIN power output (rated): 144 + 144 watts (6 ohms at 60 + 60 watts (6 ohms at
1 kHz, DIN) 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Continuous RMS power output (reference):
Inputs
180 + 180 watts (6 ohms at
VIDEO/MD IN (phono jacks):
1 kHz, 10% THD)
voltage 450/250 mV,
impedance 47 kilohms

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 Outputs AM tuner section
PHONES (stereo mini jack): Tuning range
accepts headphones of 2 Band type:
8 ohms or more Pan-American models: 530 – 1,710 kHz
SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 6 to (with the tuning interval
16 ohms set at 10 kHz)
SURROUND SPEAKER (JAX-N88/PK88 only): 531 – 1,710 kHz
accepts impedance of 6 to (with the tuning interval
16 ohms set at 9 kHz)
European and Russian models:
CD player section 531 – 1,602 kHz (with the
System Compact disc and digital tuning interval set at
audio system 9 kHz)
Laser Semiconductor laser Other models: 530 – 1,710 kHz
(λ=780 nm) (with the tuning interval
Emission duration: set at 10 kHz)
continuous 531 – 1,602 kHz
Frequency response 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) (with the tuning interval
Wavelength 780 – 790 nm set at 9 kHz)
Signal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dB 3 Band type:
Dynamic range More than 90 dB Middle Eastern models:
MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz
Tape deck section (with the tuning interval
Recording system 4-track 2-channel, stereo set at 9 kHz)
Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), SW: 5.95 – 17.90 MHz
using Sony TYPE I (with the tuning interval
cassettes set at 5 kHz)
Wow and flutter ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC) Other models:
0.1% W. RMS (NAB) MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz
±0.2% W. Peak (DIN) (with the tuning interval
set at 9 kHz)
Tuner section 530 – 1,710 kHz
(with the tuning interval
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
set at 10 kHz)
FM tuner section SW: 5.95 – 17.90 MHz
Tuning range (with the tuning interval
North American models 87.5 – 108.0 MHz set at 5 kHz)
(100-kHz step) Antenna AM loop antenna
Russian models 65.0 – 74.0 MHz Antenna terminals External antenna terminal
(There is no stereo effect. Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
10-kHz step)
87.5 – 108.0 MHz
(50-kHz step)
Other models 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
(50-kHz step)
Antenna FM lead antenna
Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz

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Speaker Front speaker SSX-JN66 for JAX-N55/N44
Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex
North American models: type
Front speaker SSX-JN77 for JAX-S77 Speaker units
Woofer: 16 cm, cone type
Speaker system 3-way, 4-unit, bass-reflex
Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type
type
Super tweeter: 2 cm
Speaker units
Nominal impedance 6 ohms
Woofer: 18 cm, cone type
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 240 × 331 ×
Tweeter: 5 cm ×2, cone type
242 mm
Super tweeter: 2 cm, ceramic type
Mass Approx. 3.8 kg net per
Nominal impedance 6 ohms
speaker
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 290 × 387 ×
283 mm
Surround speaker SSX-JN77R for JAX-N88
Mass Approx. 5.0 kg net per
speaker Speaker system 1-way, 1-unit, close type
Speaker units
Front speaker SSX-JN66 for JAX-S44 Full range: 8 cm, cone type
Nominal impedance 6 ohms
Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 171 × 98 ×
type
111 mm
Speaker units
Mass Approx. 0.8 kg net per
Woofer: 16 cm, cone type
speaker
Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type
Super tweeter: 2 cm
Other models:
Nominal impedance 6 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 240 × 331 × Front speaker SSX-JN77 for JAX-N88/
242 mm PK88/PK77
Mass Approx. 3.8 kg net per Speaker system 3-way, 4-unit, bass-reflex
speaker type
Speaker units

Additional Information
European and Russian models: Woofer: 18 cm, cone type
Front speaker SSX-JN77 for JAX-N88/N77 Tweeter: 5 cm ×2, cone type
Super tweeter: 2 cm, ceramic type
Speaker system 3-way, 4-unit, bass-reflex
Nominal impedance 6 ohms
type
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 290 × 387 ×
Speaker units
283 mm
Woofer: 18 cm, cone type
Mass Approx. 5.0 kg net per
Tweeter: 5 cm ×2, cone type
speaker
Super tweeter: 2 cm, ceramic type
Nominal impedance 6 ohms
Front speaker SSX-JN66 for JAX-N66/PK66
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 290 × 387 ×
283 mm Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex
Mass Approx. 5.0 kg net per type
speaker Speaker units
Woofer: 16 cm, cone type
Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type
Super tweeter: 2 cm
Nominal impedance 6 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 240 × 331 ×
242 mm
Mass Approx. 3.8 kg net per
speaker

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 Front speaker SSX-JN33 for JAX-N33/PK33 Power consumption
Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex USA models:
type JAX-S77: 165 watts
Speaker units JAX-S44: 205 watts
Woofer: 15 cm, cone type Canadian models:
Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type JAX-S77: 165 watts
Super tweeter: 2 cm JAX-S44: 260 VA
Nominal impedance 6 ohms European and Russian models:
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 220 × 324 × JAX-N88: 205 watts
239 mm 0.25 watts (at the Power
Mass Approx. 3.3 kg net per Saving Mode)
speaker JAX-N77: 180 watts
0.25 watts (at the Power
Surround speaker SSX-JN77R for JAX-N88/ Saving Mode)
PK88 JAX-N55/N44: 110 watts
0.25 watts (at the Power
Speaker system 1-way, 1-unit, close type
Saving Mode)
Speaker units
Other models:
Full range: 8 cm, cone type
JAX-N88/PK88: 180 watts
Nominal impedance 6 ohms
JAX-PK77: 170 watts
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 171 × 98 ×
JAX-N66/PK66: 180 watts
111 mm
JAX-N33/PK33: 110 watts
Mass Approx. 0.8 kg net per
speaker
Dimensions (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls
Amplifier/Tuner/Tape/CD section:
General
Approx. 280 × 325 ×
Power requirements 425 mm
North American models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Mass
European and Russian models: North American models:
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz CX-JS77: Approx. 9.9 kg
Australian models: 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz CX-JN44: Approx. 9.8 kg
Korean models: 220 V AC, 60 Hz European and Russian models:
Mexican models: 127 V AC, 60 Hz CX-JN88/JN77/JN55: Approx. 9.9 kg
Saudi Arabian model: 120 – 127/220 or CX-JN44: Approx. 8.3 kg
230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Other models:
Adjustable with voltage CX-JN88/JN77/JN66: Approx. 9.9 kg
selector CX-JN33/JPK33: Approx. 8.3 kg
Other models: 120 V, 220 V or
230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Supplied accessories Remote Commander (1)
Adjustable with voltage R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
selector AM loop antenna (1)
FM lead antenna (1)
Speaker pads (JAX-N88/
N33/PK88/PK33 only) (8)

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

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 List of button locations and reference pages

How to use this page Illustration number

r
Use this page to find the location of buttons and other TAPE A/B qk (18, 19, 20)
parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. R R
Name of button/part Reference page

Main unit
ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

A–N O–Z ?/1 (power) 1 (7, 15, 28, 29,

31)
ALBUM +1) wl (11, 13) Operation Dial
Z PUSH (deck A) (eject) 0 (18)
ALBUM –1) wl (11, 13) (AMS/TUNING) qf (11, 13,
14, 16, 19) Z (eject) wg (10)
BASS control 5 (22)
P FILE 6 (22, 31) PUSH Z (deck B) (eject) wj (18)
CD qh (8, 10, 13, 19, 20)
PHONES jack qa m (rewind) wl (11, 19)
CD SYNC qs (19)
PLAY MODE w; (11, 13, 18, 19, x (stop) wl (11, 19, 31)
Deck A 9 (18)
20) H or hH2) (play) wl (18, 19)
Deck B wk (18, 19, 20, 24)
PRESET EQ 3 (21) X (pause) wl (11, 19)
DISC 1 – 3 wd (11, 13, 31)
REC PAUSE/START 8 (19, 20) M (fast forward) wl (11, 19)
DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE wf
(10, 11, 13, 19) Remote sensor 7
1) Except for JAX-N44/S44
Disc tray ws (10) SURROUND wa (22)
2)
DISPLAY qg (17, 25, 26) TAPE A/B qk (18, 19, 20) JAX-N88/N77/N66/N33/
Display window 4 TREBLE control 5 (22) PK88/PK77/PK66 only
ENTER 2 (13, 14, 22) TUNER/BAND qj (14, 16, 20)

Additional Information
i-Bass qd (21) TUNING MODE w; (14, 16)
MIDDLE control 5 (22) VIDEO/MD ql (20, 28)
VOLUME control wh

1234 5 6 7 qh qj qk qlw;waws

qg wd
qf – + – +
wf
Z Z

qd – + – + – + – + – + – + wg
qs – + – + wh
qa
wj
0

9 wk

8 wl
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Remote control
ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

A–E F–Z ?/1 (power) 1 (7, 24)

ALBUM +* qa (11, 13) FM MODE 4 (16) m/M (rewind/fast forward)
ALBUM –* qd (11, 13) 7 (11, 19)
FUNCTION 6 (10, 13, 14, 16)
CD qk (10, 13) N (play) 8 (11, 18)
PLAY MODE w; (11, 13, 18)
CLEAR qg (13) X (pause) 8 (11, 19)
REPEAT 4 (12)
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 x (stop) 8 (11, 19)
SLEEP ws (23)
(24, 25) –/+ (tuning) qh (14)
TAPE qj
CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (9, 23, ./> (go back/go forward)
TUNER BAND 5 (14, 16)
24) qh (9, 11, 19, 23)
TUNER MEMORY ql (14)
DISC SKIP 0 (11, 13) TUNING MODE w; (14, 16)
DISPLAY wa (17, 25, 26) * Except for JAX-N44/S44
VOLUME +/– qs (23)
ENTER 9 (9, 13, 14, 23, 24)
EQ qf (21)

ws 1
wa 2
w; 3
ql 4
qk 5
qj 6
qh 7
8
qg 9
qf q;

qd qa
qs

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