Compact Disc
Stereo System
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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(United States and Puerto Rico)
8B-NFK-923-01
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NSX-AJ500
NSX-AJ503
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PRECAUTIONS
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.
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
PARTS AND CONTROLS ......................... 5
ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE OPERATIONS ........ 8
CD OPERATIONS ................................ 10
RADIO OPERATIONS ........................... 12
TAPE OPERATIONS ............................. 14
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS ........................ 17
TIMER OPERATIONS ........................... 18
REFERENCE ..................................... 20
System and accessories
NSX-AJ500
CX-NAJ500 Compact disc stereo cassette receiver
SX-NAJ502 Front speakers
NSX-AJ503
CX-NAJ503 Compact disc stereo cassette receiver
SX-NAJ502 Front speakers
SX-R145 Surround speakers
Remote control
FM antenna
AM antenna
OWNER'S RECORD
Record the model number and serial number of your set
(found at the rear of your set) below. Refer to them when
contacting your Aiwa dealer.
Model No. _____________________________
Serial No. _____________________________
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.
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.
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PREPARATIONS
3 Connect the supplied antennas.
Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75
terminals and
the AM antenna to the AM LOOP terminals.
FM antenna
AM antenna
4 Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet.
When the AC power cord is connected to an AC outlet for
the first time, DEMO appears on the display.
To deactivate the DEMO, press DEMO/ECO.
·Do not short-circuit the 0 and 9 speaker cord leads.
·Do not leave objects generating magnetism or objects
affected by magnetism near the speakers.
To position the surround speakers (only for NSX-
AJ503)
Position the surround speakers behind the listening area to
make the most of the surround effect.
To mount the surround speakers on the wall (only
for NSX-AJ503)
Mount each speaker on a spot that can hold its weight.
AIWA disclaims any responsibility for injury to persons
or other accidents caused by not fitting the surround
speakers properly or if the place of the installation is
not suitable.
Connection
Plug in the AC power cord to the AC power outlet after all other
connections are made.
1 Connect the front speakers.
Connect the right front speaker to the SPEAKERS R
terminals and the left to the SPEAKERS L terminals. The
speaker cords with the white stripes go to the 0 terminals.
2 Connect the surround speakers (only for NSX-
AJ503).
Connect each surround speaker cord to the SURROUND
SPEAKERS R jack or the SURROUND SPEAKERS L jack.
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Main unit: rear
1 AM LOOP, FM 75
terminals
Plug in the supplied AM and FM antennas here.
2 VIDEO/AUX jacks
Accepts analog sound signals from external equipment.
Connect using an optional connecting cable with RCA
phono plugs (red plug to R jack, white plug to L jack).
Refer also to the operating instructions of your equipment.
To switch function to external input, press VIDEO/AUX
to select the VIDEO (AUX/TV) function.
Tip:
To change the displayed name for this function, turn the
unit on, then hold down VIDEO/AUX and press POWER.
Repeat the procedure to select one of "VIDEO", "AUX"
or "TV".
3 SURROUND SPEAKERS3 jacks (only
for NSX-AJ503)
Connect the speaker cord of the supplied surround
speakers here.
4 SPEAKERS3 terminals
Connect the speaker cord of the supplied front speakers
here.
5 AC power cord
Remote control
Detach the battery compartment lid at the rear of the remote
control and insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with correct
polarity.
·Replace the batteries with new ones when the operational
distance between the remote control and main unit becomes
shorter.
·Remove the batteries if the unit is not going to be used for
an extended period of time.
·The remote control may not operate if it is used under intense
sunlight, etc., or if its line of sight is obstructed.
·"4" and "5" of DISC DIRECT PLAY on the remote control
cannot be used on this system.
PARTS AND CONTROLS
*This illustration is only for NSX-AJ503.
There are no SURROUND SPEAKERS jacks on CX-NAJ500
for NSX-AJ500.
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