User manual AIWA JAX-N88

[. . . ] 4-253-931-11(2) Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Aiwa dealer regarding this product. ______________ ©2004 Sony Corporation WARNING WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. [. . . ] (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. To go back Press . (or turn AMS operation dial on the unit counterclockwise) during forward playback. Press > (or turn AMS operation dial on the unit clockwise) during reverse playback on deck B. 2) "TAPE B >>> ­1" appears. 1) 2) 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 CD and load a disc you want to record. AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) JAX-N88/N77/N66/N33/PK88/PK77/PK66 only Note The AMS function may not operate correctly under the following circumstances: ­ When the unrecorded space between songs is less than 4 seconds long. ­ When the system is placed near a television. Tip If you have already loaded the disc, press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE to select the disc. When you want to record an album from an MP3 disc, be sure to press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select ALBM, then press ALBUM ­ or + to select the desired album before proceeding. 4 5 Press CD SYNC. Deck B stands by for recording. "REC" flashes. Press REC PAUSE/START. When a tape is inserted, corresponding forward (N)/ reverse (n) indicators light. The reverse indicator lights up only for JAX-N88/N77/N66/N33/PK88/ PK77/PK66. Recording starts. To stop recording Press x. continued 19GB To record a disc by specifying track order You can record only your favorite CD tracks using Program Play. Between steps 3 and 4, perform steps 2 to 6 of "Creating your own program" (page 13). Tip Recording on a tape manually -- Manual Recording You can record just the portions you like from a CD, tape or radio program on a tape. You can also record from connected components (see "Hooking up optional components" on page 27). Use buttons on the unit for the operation. For JAX-N88/N77/N66/N33/PK88/PK77/PK66, if you select both sides recording and the tape reaches the end of the front side part-way through a track, the entire track is recorded again from the beginning of the reverse side. 1 2 Load a recordable tape into deck B, then press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck B. (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. · VIDEO/MD: To record from the connected VCR or MD deck to VIDEO/ MD IN jacks. 4 5 Press REC PAUSE/START. Deck B stands by for recording. "REC" flashes. Press REC PAUSE/START, then start playing the desired source to record. Recording starts. 20GB To stop recording Press x. Note Sound Adjustment You cannot listen to other sources while recording. Tips Adjusting the sound You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. Press i-Bass on the unit. · For JAX-N88/N77/N66/N33/PK88/PK77/PK66, when you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side. If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side. · For recording from the tuner: If noise is heard while recording from the tuner, move the respective antenna to reduce the noise. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: 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 VOCAL SALSA TECHNO HIP HOP MP3 EQ* Standard music sources * "SURR" appears if you select "MP3 EQ". For JAX-N44/S44, you can not select "MP3 EQ". 21GB Adjusting the graphic equalizer and storing You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency ranges, then store up to three personal files (P FILE) in the memory. Before operation, first select the audio emphasis you want for your basic sound. [. . . ] · Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup in the system. · If you continuously use this system at a high volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom rises considerably. · To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the ventilation hole for the cooling fan. Cleaning the cabinet 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. continued 33GB To save a tape permanently To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as illustrated. Break off the cassette tab Specifications Main unit Amplifier section AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS (JAX-S77/S44 USA models only) JAX-S77 If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: Before placing a cassette in the tape deck Take up any slack in the tape. [. . . ]