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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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(United States and Puerto Rico)
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PRECAUTIONS
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WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
"CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL."
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Explanation of Graphical Symbols:
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within
the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
OWNER'S RECORD
For your convenience, record the model number and serial
number (you will find at the rear of the unit) in the space
provided below. Please refer to them when you contact
your AIWA dealer in case of difficulty.
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Read these Operating Instructions carefully and completely
before operating the unit. All precautions on this booklet and
on the unit should be strictly followed.
Keep the Operating Instructions for future reference.
Installation
1 Water and moisture -- Do not use this unit near water,
such as near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the
like.
2 Heat -- Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including
heating vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate heat.
It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5°C
(41°F) or greater than 35°C (95°F).
3 Mounting surface -- Place the unit on a flat, even surface.
4 Ventilation -- The unit should be situated with adequate
space around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured.
Allow 10 cm (4 in.) clearance from the rear and the top of
the unit, and 5 cm (2 in.) from each side.
- Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, or similar surface
that may block the ventilation openings.
- Do not install the unit in a bookcase, cabinet, or airtight
rack where ventilation may be impeded.
5 Objects and liquid entry
-- Take care that objects or
liquids do not get inside the unit through the ventilation
openings.
6 Carts and stands -- When placed or
mounted on a stand or cart, the unit should
be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
unit or cart to overturn or fall.
7 Condensation -- Moisture may form on the CD pickup
lens when:
- The unit is moved from a cold spot to a warm spot
- The heating system has just been turned on
- The unit is used in a very humid room
- The unit is cooled by an air conditioner
When this unit has condensation inside, it may not function
normally. Should this occur, leave the unit for a few hours,
then try to operate again.
8 Wall or ceiling mounting -- The unit should not be
mounted on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the
Operating Instructions.
Electric Power
1 Power sources -- Connect this unit only to power sources
specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on
the unit.
2 Polarization -- As a safety feature, some units are
equipped with polarized AC power plugs which can only be
inserted one way into a power outlet. If it is difficult or
impossible to insert the AC power plug into an outlet, turn
the plug over and try again. If it still does not easily insert
into the outlet, please call a qualified service technician to
service or replace the outlet. To avoid defeating the safety
feature of the polarized plug, do not force it into a power
outlet.
3 AC power cord
- When disconnecting the AC power cord, pull it out by the
AC power plug. Do not pull the cord itself.
- Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands, as this
could result in fire or shock.
- Power cords should be firmly secured to avoid being
severely bent, pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular
attention to the cord from the unit to the power outlet.
- Avoid overloading AC outlets and extension cords beyond
their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock.
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 from the
power outlet if the unit will not be used for several months
or more. When the cord is plugged in, a small amount of
current continues to flow to the unit, even when the power
is turned off.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS ..................................... 2
PREPARATIONS ................................... 4
TUNER OPERATION ............................... 5
CD OPERATION .................................... 6
TAPE OPERATION ................................. 7
GENERAL ........................................... 8
Outdoor Antenna
1 Power lines -- When connecting an outdoor antenna,
make sure it is located away from power lines.
2 Outdoor antenna grounding -- Be sure the antenna
system 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 on proper grounding of the mast,
supporting structure, and the lead-in wire to the antenna
discharge unit, as well as the size of the grounding unit,
connection to grounding terminals, and requirements for
grounding terminals themselves.
Antenna Grounding According
to the National Electrical Code
GROUND CLAMP
GROUND CLAMPS
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE
UNIT
(NEC SECTION
810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION
810-21)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
POWER SERVICE
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250 PART H)
NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Maintenance
Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating
Instructions.
Damage Requiring Service
Have the units serviced by a qualified service technician if:
- The AC power cord or plug has been damaged
- Foreign objects or liquid have gotten inside the unit
- The unit has been exposed to rain or water
- The unit does not seem to operate normally
- The unit exhibits a marked change in performance
- The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.
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PREPARATIONS
Remote Control
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries
· When the reach of the remote control signal is less than 5
meters (16 feet), replace the batteries.
· Remove the batteries to prevent possible electrolyte leakage
if the unit is not going to be used for a long period.
· The remote control may not operate correctly when:
- The unit is exposed to intense light, such as direct
sunlight.
- Objects block the remote control signal to the unit.
To use the buttons on the remote control
Buttons on the remote control and the main unit with identical
indications have the same functions (except for tape
operation).
To turn the power on and off
Press POWER. When one of the deck operation buttons is
pressed, this button will not turn the power off.
To use the FUNCTION button
Each time FUNCTION is pressed while the power is on, the
function is selected cyclically.
CD
TUNER
AUX
*TAPE
* applicable when one of the deck operation buttons is pressed
Connections
The rated voltage of the unit, shown on the rear panel, is
120 V AC. Check that it matches your local voltage.
1 Connect the speakers.
Connect the right speaker to the R terminals, and the left
speaker to the L terminals on the rear panel. Connect the
speaker cords with stripes to the + terminals.
2 Connect the supplied antennas.
The FM antenna to the FM 75
terminals, and the AM
antenna to the AM LOOP terminals.
3 Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.
The STANDBY indicator lights up.
Speakers
· Use only the supplied speakers.
· Do not leave objects generating magnetism or objects
affected by magnetism near the speakers.
· Do not short-circuit the + and speaker cord leads,
otherwise the sound may become inaudible. If this happens,
disconnect the AC cord and re-connect the speaker cord
leads correctly.
Antennas
Keep antennas away from metallic objects, electrical
equipment and cords.
· FM antenna: Extend it horizontally in a T-shape and fix its
end to the wall. For better reception, connect an optionally
available outdoor antenna to the FM 75
terminals.
· AM antenna: Position and rotate it to find the best
reception. Do not unwind the AM antenna wire.
AUX jacks (rear)
Analog sound signals can be input through these jacks.
Use a cable with RCA phone plugs (not supplied) to connect
audio equipment (turntable with a built-in equalizer, VCR etc.).
To listen to the connected equipment
1 Press AUX.
2 Play the connected equipment.
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TUNER OPERATION
1 Press *TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select the
desired band.
The power is turned on and the previously tuned station is
received.
* or BAND on the remote control
2 Press f or g (TUNING DOWN/UP) to
select a station.
After listening, press POWER6STANDBY to turn the power
off.
For quick tuning (auto search)
Keep f or g pressed until the tuner starts searching
for a station. When a station is tuned to, the search stops.
If the broadcast signal is weak, it does not stop. To stop the
search manually, press f or g.
Note
If the unit picks up noise from other electrical appliances
nearby, like a TV or fluorescent lights, move the unit.
*REPEAT/SLEEP/FM MODE/OSC
- If an FM stereo broadcast contains noise, press the button
so that MONO is displayed.
Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural.
To restore stereo reception, press the button again.
- If a high-pitched sound is heard during AM recording, press
the button repeatedly until the noise is reduced. Its position
can be checked by "·" being on or off in the display.
* or MODE on the remote control
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 interval as follows.
1 Press TUNER/BAND to display FM.
2 Press s while pressing TUNER/BAND to display the AM
frequency.
When the AM tuning interval is changed, the preset stations
are cleared.
Presetting Stations
You can preset up to 15 stations in each band.
1 Select a station.
2 Press s once so that "M" is displayed to store
the station.
A station is assigned a preset number, beginning from 1 in
consecutive order for each band.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2.
The next station will not be stored if a total of 15 preset
stations have already been stored for a band.
To listen to preset stations
Select a band then press c/aPRESET repeatedly. cPLAY
on the remote control is also available.
To select a preset number directly with the remote
control
Press the numbered buttons 0-9 and +10.
Example:
To select number 15, press +10 and 5.
To select number 10, press +10 and 0.
To clear a preset station
Select the preset number first. Within 4 seconds, keep s
pressed until "M" and the preset number disappear in the
display.
The higher numbers in the band are decreased by one.
Preset number
Frequency
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