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aiwa(1) COMPACT DISC STEREO SYSTEM CX-NA50 - For NSX-A54 OPERATING and NSX-A50 INSTRUCTIONS Call Toll Free 1-800-BUY-AIWA I For Assistance and(United Information States and Puerto Rico) I WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. :R_SK ,OF _£ECTR!C SHOCK NOTOPEN "CAUTION: TO REDUCE NO USER-SERVICEABLE Explanation of Graphical THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). PARTS INSIDE.
SX-NA54 SX-R210 (NSX-A54 only) PRECAUTIONS Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely before operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating Instructions for future reference. All warnings and cautions in the Operating Instructions and on the unit should be strictly followed, as well as the safety suggestions below.
- Avoidoverloading ACpowerplugsandextension cordsbeyond theircapacity, asthiscouldresultinfireor shock. l 4 Extension cord - To help prevent electric shock, do not use a polarized AC power plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the polarized plug can be completely inserted to prevent exposure of the blades of the plug. 5 When not in use - Unplug the AC power cord form the AC power plug if the unit will not be used for several months or more.
PROGRAMMED PLAY................................................ 10 TAPEPLAYBACK BASICOPERATIONS ................................................. CONTINUOUS PLAY................................................. 11 12 RECORDING BASICRECORDING .................................................. DUBBING A TAPEMANUALLY ........................................ DUBBING THEWHOLETAPE ......................................... AI EDITRECORDING .................................................
H Before connecting the AC cord The rated voltage of you unit shown on the rear panel is 120 V AC. Check that the rated voltage matches your local voltage IMPORTANT Connect the speakers, antennas, and all optional equipment first. Then connect the AC cord in the end. 1 Connect the right and left speakers to the main unit.
2 Connect the surround speakers to the main unit. (only for NSX-A54) There are no differences between the surround speakers. Connect each surround SPEAKERS R or L terlninal. speaker cord to the SURROUND 3 Connect the supplied antennas. Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75 [) terminals and the AM antenna to the AM LOOP terminals. 4 Connect To position FM feeder the AC cord to an AC outlet. the antennas antenna: Extend this antenna horizontally in a T-shape and fix its ends to the wall.
• DonotbringtheAMantenna nearotheroptional equipment, thestereo system itself,theACcordorthespeaker cords,since noisewill bepickedup. • Donotunwind theAMantenna wire. POSITIONING THE Position the speakers Standard Positioning SPEAKERS (NSX-A54 only) to make the most of the SURROUND effect. .... J O Front speaker (Right) ® Front speaker (Left) ® Surround speakers Place the surround speakers behind the listening area.
To connect other optional equipment I --->page 2 1. ] I REMOTE CONTROL Inserting batteries Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote g N control and insert two R6 (size AA) batteries. ,_ 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.
- The line of sight between the remote control and the remote sensor inside the display window intense light, such as direct sunlight. - Other remote controls are used nearby (those of a television, etc.) BEFORE To turn is exposed to OPERATION the unit on Press one of the function buttons (TAPE, TUNER, Playback of the inserted disc or tape begins, The POWER button is also available. VIDEO/AUX,CD, or the previously When the unit is turned on, the disc compartment MD).
VO I J_E! T, BASS VOLUB4_ F;_li©Ni_xS BB8 VOLUME Turn the VOLUME control on the main unit, or press the VOLUME button on the remote control. The volume level is displayed as a number from 0 to MAX (31). The volume level is automatically set to 16 when the power is turned off with the volmne level set to 17 or more. BBE SYSTEM The BBE system enhances the clarity of high-frequency your voice sound clear and pleasant. Press the BBE button. Each time it is pressed, SUPER T-BASS the level changes. sound.
_; ¸!:1% ¸ i .... i: t t ,......... (_,_%, 4_ ;22; _EQ 7 i......................... to = This unit provides the following three different equalization ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange CLASSIC: Enriched curves. sound with heavy bass and fine treble Press the GEQ buttons. R_ 70P /Xmq:_ ;" To cancel the selected mode Press the GEQ button repeatedly To select with the remote so that GEQ OFF appears on the display.
1 Press the TUNER/BAND When the TUNER/BAND button repeatedly button is pressed To select a band with the remote Press the BAND DOWN or Each time the button is pressed, seconds. During is off, the power UP button the frequency to select a station. changes When a station is received, an FM stereo broadcast Press the MONO display. Noise is reduced, (Auto Search) UP button pressed PRESETTING contains button while pressing although reception until the tuner starts searching for a station.
I- +0 The unit can store a total of 32 preset stations. (Each band has a maximum of 20 available preset stations.) When a station is stored, a preset number is assigned to the station. Use the preset number to tune in to a preset station directly. 1 Press station. the TUNER/BAND button 2 Press the to store the station. _ SET button A station is assigned to select a band, and press a preset number, beginning I,_i_ from 1 in consecutive 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2.
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 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. NOTE When the AM tuning interval is changed, preset stations have to be set again. all preset stations (see "PRESETTING STATIONS")are cleared.
Load discs. To play all discs in the disc compartment, press the _ _ Play begins with the disc on tray 1. button. To play one disc only, press one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons. The selected disc is played once. To To To the To To stop play, press the m button. pause play, press the _ button. To resume play, press again. search for a particular point during playback, keep the _ or _ button pressed and release the button at desired point.
RANDOM/REPEAT PLAY Use the remote control. RANDOM play All the tracks on the selected disc or on all the discs can be played randomly. REPEAT play A single disc or all the discs can be played repeatedly. Press the RANDOM/REPEAT button while pressing the SHIFT Each time it is pressed, the function can be selected cyclically. RANDOM play - RANDOM lights up on the display. REPEAT play - C_ RANDOM/REPEAT lights up on the display. play - RANDOM Cancel - RANDOM button.
Toselect the25thtrack,pressthe+10+10and5 buttons. Toselect the10thtrack,press the+10and0buttons. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other tracks. 5 Press the _ _ button to start play. To check the program Each time the _4 or N_ be displayed. button is pressed in stop mode, a disc number, track number, and program number will To clear the program Press the m CLEAR button in stop mode. To add tracks to the program Before playing, repeat steps 2 and 3.
Insert a tape with the exposed 2 Press the _ _ button side down. Push the cassette holder to close. to start play. : The front side is being played (forward). : The back side is being player (reverse). To select a reverse mode (deck 2 only) Each time the REV MODE button is pressed, To play one side only, select Z_. To play from front side to reverse the reverse side once only, select To play both sides repeatedly, select (i_). • When tapes are loaded in both decks, _) mode changes. _,).
Forexample, whenthe_N buttonispressed whileN isdisplayed, playback ofthenexttrackstarts. Musicsensor function maynotbeabletodetect tracks underthefollowingconditions: • Blanks oflessthan4seconds between tracks • Noisy blanks • Long passages of low-end sound • Low overall recording levels I CONTINUOUS PLAY 1-- After playback on one deck finishes, the tape in other deck will start to play without interruption. 1 Insert tapes into deck 1 and deck 2.
mechanism. J I BASIC RECORDING This section explains how to record from the tuner, CD player, or external equipment. --2 Preparation • Set the tape to the point where recording will start • Use Type I (normal) and Type II (high!CrO2) tapes for recording 1 Insert the tape to be recorded on into deck 2. Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing 2 Press the REV To record MODE button to select the reverse out from the unit. mode.
Whentheselected function isCD,playback andrecording startsimultaneously. Tostoprecording, press them button. Topause recording, press the _ button.(Applicable whenthesource isTUNER, VIDEO/AUX orMD.)To resume recording, pressagain. INSERTING BLANK SPACES Insertion of 4-second blank spaces enables you to activate the Music Sensor function. (Applicable TUNER, VIDEO/AUX or MD.) 1 Press the • REC/REC MUTE button during recording or while in recording pause mode.
1Press the TAPE button. 2 Insert the original tape into deck 1 and the tape 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. 3 Press the TAPE/DECK 1/2 button to select deck 1. "TP 1" is displayed. 4 Press the • REC/REC MUTE button Playing and recording start simultaneously. to start recording. To stop dubbing. Press the I button.
I AI EDIT RECORDING 1i............................................ The AI edit function enables CD recording without worrying about tape length and track length. When a CD is inserted, the unit automatically calculates the total track length. If necessary, the order of tracks is rearranged so that no track is cut short. (AI: Artificial Intelligence) NOTE AI edit recording will not start from a point halfway into the tape. The tape must be recorded from the beginning of either side.
'_ 5_ A PIog ammed _o_'_ _de) _ras_k9for_!deA Sape er,_t_ iii i !i ..... ( s s @sa_ S{ S£t s HSmsa i_ tl_@ ...... 8_ _id@ A 6 Press the • REC/REC MUTE button to start recording. The tape is rewound to the beginning of the front side, the lead segment is played through for 10 seconds, recording starts. When recording on the front (side A) ends, recording on the back (side B) starts. To stop the recording Press the m button. Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.
Progralmned edit function enables CD recording while check the remaining time on each side of the tape as the tracks are progralruned. NOTE The progralmned edit recording beginning of either side. will not start from a point halfway in the tape. The tape must be recorded from the 1 Insert the tape into deck 2. Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out froln the unit. 2 Press the CD button and load the disc(s). 3 Press the CD EDIT/CHECK button twice.
After confirming B on the display, repeat step 5. 8 Press the • REC/REC MUTE button to start recording. The tape is rewound to the beginning of the front side, the lead segment is played through for l0 seconds, recording starts. When recording on the front side (A) ends, recording on the back side (B) starts. and To stop recording Press the m button. Recording To check the order of the programmed Before recording, repeatedly. and CD play stop simultaneously.
Usemicrophones withminiplugs( 3.5lnln,1/8inch). 1Connect yourmicrophone totheMICjack. 2Press one of the function buttons to select the source to be mixed, 3 Adjust the volume and tone of the source. 4 Turn the MIC VOL control to adjust the microphone volume. and play the source. To record microphone sound mixed with source sound Follow the procedure for recording from the sound source (see page 13). The SYNCHRO DUBBING button cannot be used for mixing recording.
® Cancel To change the time lag setting of the Auto Vocal Fader or Auto Multiplex The muted original singer's voice can be turned faster to the normal level. function When Auto Vocal Fader or Auto Multiplex is selected, "A-VF" or "AUTO MPX" is displayed for 3 seconds and changes to the selected function name. After the selected function name is displayed, hold down the KARAOKE button until FAST is displayed. To return to the initial setting, select SLOW. When the power is turned off, SLOW is restored.
3 seconds to select a disc. Then, press the numbered buttons and the +10 button to program 3 Repeat steps 2 to reserve a track. other tracks. 4 Press the 4 _ button to start play. After a track is played, it is cleared from the program Cu_*_w_tb/ phyin9 dsc _ta_:k su_te_ o C_m_nflV p_,yin the last _ese_,atic_n ta_:_ _u'_> f ast÷$ To add a reservation Repeat step 2 To check during the reserved play tracks Press the CD EDIT/CHECK on the remote control reserved order.
_,_ ;i_ i_ _0_,,_ _ .............. _, / _i_ ii_! / k 1 Press the CLOCK button button within 4 seconds. while pressing the SHIFT button 2 Press the _4 DOWN or _ UP button to designate The hour stops flashing and the minute starts flashing. 3 Press the 44 DOWN or _ UP button to designate The minute stops flashing To switch the time cannot be displayed to the 24-hour Press the CLOCK 4 seconds. and press the the _l SET [_ SET button. H SET button. the SHIFT button on the remote control.
The unit can be turned on at a specified time every day with the built-in timer. Preparation Make sure the clock is set correctly Use the remote control 1 Press the TIMER within 4 seconds. @ is displayed, button while pressing the SHIFT button once to display @, and press the [W SET button and the hour flashes. NOTE If you press the 2 Designate button.
To check the specified time and source Press the TIMER button while pressing the SHIFT button. The timer-on duration for the timer-activated period are displayed for 4 seconds. To cancel timer standby mode temporarily Press the TIMER button repeatedly while pressing time, the selected the SHIFT button repeatedly the display. To restore the timer standby mode, press again to display _) or _) REC. Using the unit while the timer is set You can use the unit normally after setting the timer.
To check the time remaining until the power is turned off Press the SLEEP button once while pressing the SHIFT button. The remaining To cancel the sleep timer Press the SLEEP button twice while pressing the SHIFT button so that "SLEEP" time is displayed for 4 seconds. on the display disappears. I CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment • The connecting cords are not supplied.
Remove the dust cap from the CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)jack. DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack. When the CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Attach the supplied dust cap. SUPER WOOFER Connect an optional used JACK powered LISTENING To play equipment jack is not being Then, connect an optical cable plug to the CD sub woofer TO EXTERNAL connected 1 Press the VIDEO/AUX When a equipment When a equipment to the jack. SOURCES to the VIDEO/AUX jacks or MD jacks, proceed as follows. or MD button.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Occasional To clean care and maintenance of the unit and the software are needed to optimize the performance of your unit. the cabinet Use a soft and dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent solution. solvents, such as alcohol, benzine or thinner as these could damage the finish of the unit.
• Donotexpose tapes todirectsunlight, orleavethemin acarparked indirectsunlight. TROUBLESHOOTING If the unit fails to perform GUIDE as described in these Operating Instructions, GENERAL There is no sound. • Is the AC cord connected properly? • Is there a bad connection? (_ page 3,4) • There may be a short circuit in the speaker terminals Disconnect the AC cord, then correct the speaker connections • Was an incorrect function button pressed? Sound is emitted from one speaker only.
If an unusual condition occurs in the display window 1 Press the POWER button to turn off the power or the cassette decks, reset the unit as follows. 2 Press the POWER button to turn the power back on while pressing memory after purchase is canceled. If the power cannot be turned off in step 1 because of a malfunction, step 2. the m CLEAR button.
Wow and flutter umneasurable General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions of the main 120 V AC, 60 Hz 95 W 260 x 309 x 346 1run unit (W x H x D) (10 1/4 x 12 1/4 x 13 5/8 in.) Weight of main unit 6.5 kg (14 lbs 5 oz) Speaker Cabinet system type SX-NA54 3 way, bass reflex (magnetic Woofer: Speakers shielded type) 160 lr_n (6 3/8 in.) cone type Tweeter: 60 1run (2 3/8in.
Endnotes 1 (Popup - Popup) F_om _)7o_9_model l_ne Replaced: NSX-VS000 Warranty: 1 year parts/labor Problems/Notes Volmne Se _:i_ Finishes