Aiwa JAX-N33 Operating Instructions Manual Download

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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. ______________

Summary of Contents for JAX-N33

Page 1: ...s 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 ______________ ...

Page 2: ... harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate...

Page 3: ...our favorite CD tracks on a tape 19 CD TAPE Synchro Recording Recording on a tape manually 20 Manual Recording Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 21 Selecting the sound effect 21 Adjusting the graphic equalizer and storing 22 Selecting the surround effect 22 Timer Falling asleep to music 23 Sleep Timer Waking up to music 23 Play Timer Timer recording radio programs 24 Rec Timer Display Turning o...

Page 4: ...me no more than three characters in the extension MP3 and in capital letters Folder names can be no longer than eight characters There can be no more than eight nested 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 th...

Page 5: ...wing discs take a longer time to start playback a disc recorded with complicated tree structure a disc recorded in Multi Session a disc to which data can be added non finalized disc Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc CD standard Recently various music discs encoded with copyright protection technolo...

Page 6: ...AX N88 PK88 terminals as shown below 2 Connect the surround speakers JAX N88 PK88 only Connect the speaker cords to the SURROUND SPEAKER terminals as shown below Getting Started Hooking up the system R L R L AM loop antenna Surround speaker right Surround speaker left FM lead antenna JAX N88 PK88 only Front speaker right Front speaker left R L Black Stripe Gray Solid 3 Insert only the stripped por...

Page 7: ...ds 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 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 months When the remote no long...

Page 8: ...ion the surround speakers within the respective gray ranges Positioning both surround speakers the same distance from the listening position is effective When carrying this system Perform the following procedure to protect the CD mechanism Use buttons on the unit for the operation 1 Make sure that all discs are removed from the system 2 Hold down CD then press 1 until STANDBY appears After a few s...

Page 9: ...eatedly 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 Setting the clock ...

Page 10: ...aste on it as this may cause malfunction Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your finger as this may cause malfunction This system lets you play audio CDs and discs with MP3 audio tracks MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on JAX N44 S44 Example When a disc is loaded 1 Press CD or FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD CD MP3 Play Loading a disc Playing a disc Normal Play Shuff...

Page 11: ...der ALBM SHUF Shuffle Play The MP3 audio tracks in the album on the disc you have selected in random order When playing a non MP3 disc Album Shuffle Play performs the same operation as 1DISC SHUF Play PGM Program Play The tracks on the disc in the order you want them to be played see Creating your own program on page 13 To Do this Stop play Press x Pause Press X Press again to resume play Select a...

Page 12: ...he maximum number of MP3 audio tracks and albums that can be contained on a single disc is 255 Playback is possible up to 8 levels MP3 audio tracks are played back in the order that they are recorded on the disc 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 soun...

Page 13: ...ess ENTER The track is programmed The program step number appears followed by the total playing time 6 Program additional tracks 7 Press N Program Play starts Other Operations Tips The program you made remains after Program Play finishes To play the same program again press CD or FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD then press N However the program is cleared when you open the disc tra...

Page 14: ...hich bands you can receive Every time you press the button the band changes cyclically as follows 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 4 Press or or turn TUNING operation dial on the unit The frequency changes as the system scans for a station Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in At that time TUNED and ST...

Page 15: ...er stations Other Operations To change the AM tuning interval except for European and Russian models The AM tuning interval is factory preset to 9 kHz or 10 kHz for some areas To change the AM tuning interval tune in any AM station first then turn off the system While holding TUNING MODE on the unit press 1 on the unit When you change the interval all the AM preset stations are erased To reset the...

Page 16: ...h the function to tuner 2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly until the desired band appears in the display The bands you can receive vary depending on the model you purchased Be sure to check which bands you can receive Every time you press the button the band changes cyclically as follows 2 band model FM y AM 3 band model FM t MW t SW 3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO and PRESET disappear from t...

Page 17: ...amiliar with the RDS system check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station from the FM band When you tune in a station that provides RDS services the station name appears in the display To check the RDS information Each time you press DISPLAY the display changes cyclically as follows Station name1 t Preset number2 and ...

Page 18: ...y Play 2 appears in the display 3 Press N or hH on the unit The tape starts playing Press the button 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 su...

Page 19: ...K88 PK77 PK66 You can record a whole CD on a tape You can use TYPE I normal tape The recording level is adjusted automatically 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 W...

Page 20: ... 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 th...

Page 21: ...ime you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows I BASS LOW t I BASS HIGH t I BASS OFF The volume switches to power mode the equalizer curve changes and the i Bass button lights up 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...

Page 22: ... 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 Press SURROUND on the unit Each time you press the button the display chang...

Page 23: ... Creating your own program on page 13 Tape Load a tape with the side you want to play facing forward Tuner Tune in the preset radio station see Listening to the radio on page 16 2 Press VOLUME to adjust the volume 3 Press CLOCK TIMER SET 4 Press or repeatedly to select PLAY SET then press ENTER ON appears and the hour indication flashes 5 Set the time to start playing Press or repeatedly to set th...

Page 24: ...radio station see Listening to a preset station on page 16 2 Press CLOCK TIMER SET 3 Press or repeatedly to select REC SET then press ENTER ON appears and the hour indication flashes 4 Set the time to start recording Press or repeatedly to set the hour then press ENTER The minute indication flashes Press or repeatedly to set the minute then press ENTER 5 Set the time to stop recording following th...

Page 25: ...ower Saving Mode Press DISPLAY while the system is off Each time you press the button the display switches cyclically as follows Demonstration display t Clock display t No display Power Saving Mode The clock is displayed only if you set the clock Note You cannot perform the following operations in Power Saving Mode setting the clock changing the AM tuning interval except for European and Russian m...

Page 26: ...umber 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 x When a CD MP3 is in Program Play mode The last track number of the program and the total playing time t Total track number of the program for five seconds t Volume label t Clock display for eight seconds t Effect status For d...

Page 27: ...th surround speakers are used for illustration purpose 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 Optional Components Hooking up optional components R L R L From the audio output of the VCR or MD deck VCR or MD deck continued ...

Page 28: ... 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 th...

Page 29: ...nd comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible Connect the supplied speakers Sound lacks bass Check that the speaker s and jacks are connected correctly There is severe hum or noise Move the system away from the source of noise Connect the system to a different wall outlet Install a noise filter commercially available to the power cord...

Page 30: ...that this system can play page 4 Place the disc correctly Place the disc in the tray with the label side up Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on the disc then leave the system turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates Press N to start play The sound skips Wipe the disc clean page 33 Replace the disc Try moving the system to a place without vibration e g on top of a stable st...

Page 31: ... 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...

Page 32: ...P3 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 n...

Page 33: ...n again If there seems to be no improvement locate the speaker system further away from the TV set On operation If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player Should this occur the system will not operate properly Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moist...

Page 34: ...ly sold demagnetizing cassette For details refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette Main unit Amplifier section AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS JAX S77 S44 USA models only JAX S77 POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 6 ohm loads both channels driven from 120 10 000 Hz rated 180 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 10 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwat...

Page 35: ...ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 180 180 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD JAX PK77 The following measured at AC 120 127 220 240 V 50 60 Hz DIN power output rated 144 144 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 180 180 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD JAX N66 The following measured at AC 120 127 220 240 V 50 60 Hz DIN power output rated 96 96 watts 6 ohms at 1...

Page 36: ...Hz There is no stereo effect 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 AM tuner section Tuning range 2 Band type Pan American models 530 1 710 kHz with the tuning interval set at 10 kHz 531 1 710 kHz with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz European and Russian models 531 ...

Page 37: ...x 5 0 kg net per speaker Front speaker SSX JN66 for JAX N55 N44 Speaker system 3 way 3 unit bass reflex type 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 Surround speaker SSX JN77R for JAX N88 Speaker system 1 way 1 unit close type Speaker units Full range 8 cm cone ...

Page 38: ...220 V or 230 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector Power consumption USA models JAX S77 165 watts JAX S44 205 watts Canadian models JAX S77 165 watts JAX S44 260 VA European and Russian models JAX N88 205 watts 0 25 watts at the Power Saving Mode JAX N77 180 watts 0 25 watts at the Power Saving Mode JAX N55 N44 110 watts 0 25 watts at the Power Saving Mode Other models JAX N88 PK88 18...

Page 39: ...22 TUNER BAND qj 14 16 20 TUNING MODE w 14 16 VIDEO MD ql 20 28 VOLUME control wh 1 power 1 7 15 28 29 31 Z PUSH deck A eject 0 18 Z eject wg 10 PUSH Z deck B eject wj 18 m rewind wl 11 19 x stop wl 11 19 31 H or hH2 play wl 18 19 X pause wl 11 19 M fast forward wl 11 19 1 Except for JAX N44 S44 2 JAX N88 N77 N66 N33 PK88 PK77 PK66 only List of button locations and reference pages How to use this ...

Page 40: ...1 FM MODE 4 16 FUNCTION 6 10 13 14 16 PLAY MODE w 11 13 18 REPEAT 4 12 SLEEP ws 23 TAPE qj TUNER BAND 5 14 16 TUNER MEMORY ql 14 TUNING MODE w 14 16 VOLUME qs 23 1 power 1 7 24 m M rewind fast forward 7 11 19 N play 8 11 18 X pause 8 11 19 x stop 8 11 19 tuning qh 14 go back go forward qh 9 11 19 23 Except for JAX N44 S44 ALPHABETICAL ORDER A E F Z BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS 4 5 6 7 8 9 q ws 1 qd qg qf w...

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