OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MODE D'EMPLOI
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CD Stereo System
XR-EM50
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Owner’s record
For your convenience, record the model number and serial
number (you will find them on the rear of your set) in the space
provided below. Please refer to them when you contact your
Aiwa dealer in case of difficulty.
Model No.
Serial No. (Lot No.)
For assistance and information
(United States and Puerto Rico)
8C-CL5-903-01
011220ASW-H-BF
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......... 2
PREPARATIONS ................................... 4
PARTS AND CONTROLS ......................... 5
ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE OPERATION.......... 7
CD OPERATIONS .................................. 8
RADIO OPERATIONS ........................... 10
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS........................ 11
TAPE PLAYBACK ................................ 12
TAPE RECORDING .............................. 13
TIMER OPERATIONS ........................... 16
REFERENCE ..................................... 18
Outdoor Antenna
Lightning
Power lines - An outside antenna system should not be located
inthevicinityofoverheadpowerlinesorotherelectriclightorpower
circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken
to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with
them might be fatal.
For added protection for this unit receiver during a lightning storm,
or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and
powerline surges.
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Maintenance
Cleaning - Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable
systemisconnectedtotheunit, besuretheantennaorcablesystem
isgroundedsoastoprovidesomeprotectionagainstvoltagesurges
and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPANo.70, providesinformationwithregardtoproper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to
groundingelectrodes, andrequirementsforthegroundingelectrode.
See the figure.
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
1) When the power cord or plug is damaged.
2) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit.
3) If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.
System and accessories
Main unit CX-LEM50
Speakers SX-LEM50
4) If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the unit to normal operation.
5) If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
6) When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance - this
indicates a need for service.
Remote control
FM antenna
AM antenna
Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing
coversmayexposeyoutodangerousvoltageorotherhazards. Refer
all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified
bythemanufacturerorhavingthesamecharacteristicsastheoriginal
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock
or other hazards.
Safety Check - Upon the completion of any service or repairs to
this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the unit is in proper operating condition.
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PREPARATIO N S
3 Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet.
The clock will flash on the display.
Connection
Plug in the AC power cord to the AC outlet after all other
connections are made.
Remote control
Detach the battery compartment lid at the rear of the remote
control and insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with correct
polarity.
For setting the clock, see page 7.
Speakers
1 Connect the speakers to the main unit.
Connect the right speaker to the SPEAKERS R terminals
and the left to the SPEAKERS L terminals. The speaker
cords with the stripes go to the terminals.
• Do not short-circuit the and
speaker cord leads.
• Do not leave objects generating magnetism or objects
affected by magnetism near the speakers.
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Antennas
Keep antennas away from metallic objects, electrical
equipment and cords.
• FM antenna: Extend fully and position for the best
reception. If reception is poor, connect an optional outdoor
antenna to the FM 75 Ω terminals. When connecting an
optionaloutdoorantenna, besuretoconnecttheshieldbraid
of the antenna to the 2 terminal.
R6(AA)
• Replace the batteries with new ones when the operational
distancebetweentheremotecontrolandmainunitbecomes
shorter.
• AM antenna: Rotate to find best reception.
2 Connect the supplied antennas.
• Remove the batteries if the unit is not going to be used for
an extended period of time.
• Theremotecontrolmaynotoperateifitisusedunderintense
sunlight or if its line of sight is obstructed.
Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75 Ω terminal and the
AMantennatotheAMLOOPjack. ConnecttheFMantenna
totheFM75Ω terminalwithoutthe2mark, asillustrated.
FM antenna AM antenna
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PARTS AN D CO N TRO LS
3 wREC/REC PAUSE
Main unit: front
Main unit: rear
Starts and pauses recording.
SYNCHRO REC
Starts recording and CD play simultaneously.
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sCLEAR
CD and Tape: stops playback.
Radio: clears a preset station.
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4
f/r, t/g (TUNING -, +)
CD: skips to a previous or a succeeding track when
pressed, searches a track in fast forward or reverse
playback when held down.
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3
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4
5
Tape: rewinds or fast forwards the tape.
Radio: manually tunes up or down within the band.
4 PHONES jack
1 dTAPE (REC MUTE)
1 AM LOOP jack and FM 75 Ω terminals
Plug in optional headphones set with a stereo mini plug
(ø3.5 mm). Speaker output is canceled.
Starts playback and changes the playback side.
Also used to enter 4-second blank spaces during
recording.
Connect the supplied AM and FM antennas.
2 AUX IN jacks
5 zCD OPEN/CLOSE
Accept analog sound signals from external equipment.
Connectexternalequipmentusinganoptionalconnecting
cable with RCA phono plugs (red plug to R jack, white
plug to L jack). Refer also to the operating instructions
for your equipment.
To switch function to external input, press AUX.
To change a source name in the display of the
AUX function.
Opens or closes the disc compartment.
TUNER/BAND
Selects Radio function and the radio band.
6 VOLUME
Adjusts the volume etc..
AUX
7 ECO
Selects the function of external equipment connected to
AUX IN jacks.
Sets the ECO mode on or off.
ECD
Starts and pauses CD play.
DISPLAY
Changes the display in CD playback mode.
Hold down AUX and press POWER while the power is
on.
2 POWER 6STANDBY/ON
TONE
AUX
VIDEO
TV
Switches the unit on and off (standby).
Selects the sound adjusting mode, "BAS" (bass) or
"TRE" (treble).
3 SUB WOOFER3 jack
Connect optional powered sub woofer with a built-in
amplifier to the jack.
4 SPEAKERS3 terminals
Connect the speaker cords of the supplied speakers.
5 AC power cord
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DISPLAY
7 FUNCTION
Remote control
Switches the active function among TAPE, TUNER, AUX
and CD.
PROGRAM
Selects programmed CD playback mode.
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7
8
8 PRESET +,-
TIMER
Selects timer mode.
Tunes in a preset station.
2
9 f/r, t/g
0 VOLUME +,-
! TONE
SLEEP
Selects sleep-timer mode.
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RANDOM/REP
Selects random or repeat CD playback mode.
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5
9
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CD EDIT/CHECK
Selects edited CD recording.
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REV MODE
Selects a reverse mode.
3 REC/REC PAUSE
Starts and pauses recording when pressed with SHIFT
held down.
Buttons with the same or similar names on the main unit
basically have the same function.
REC MUTE
Enters 4-second blank spaces during recording.
1 POWER
2 0–10, +10
4 ECD
AUX
CD: selects a track of the specified number.
Radio: tunes in the station with the specified preset
number.
dTAPE
TUNER/BAND
The numbered buttons take on these functions when pressed with
SHIFT held down:
sCLEAR
CLOCK
Selects clock mode.
5 SET
Determines the mode.
Stores the received station to preset.
TUNER MODE
Switches between stereo or monaural FM reception.
6 SHIFT
Hold down when pressing a numbered button to change
its function to that printed above the number.
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ADJUSTMEN TS BEFO RE O PERATIO N
Setting the clock
TAPE,
TUNER/BAND,
AUX, CD
1 Hold down SHIFT and press CLOCK on the remote
control.
CLOCK
DISPLAY
When the unit is turned off, you can also press SET.
POWER
2 Within 6 seconds, press f or g to set the
CD,
6STANDBY/ON
TUNER/BAND,
TAPE, AUX,s
time.
f,g
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s
Each press changes the time in 1-minute steps.
Holdingthesebuttonsdownwillvarythetimein10-minute
units.
ECO
TONE
f,g
SET
DISPLAY
SHIFT
3 Press SET.
The time display stops flashing and the clock starts from
00 seconds.
When setting the clock on the unit in stop mode, hold down
s and press g in step 1. After setting the time in step 2,
press TONE in step 3.
Power
ECO mode
Turning the unit on
Reducespowerconsumptioninstandbymodewiththefollowing
operations.
To display the time while the power is on
Hold down SHIFT and press CLOCK on the remote control.
The time will be displayed for 6 seconds.
Press POWER 6STANDBY/ON (POWER on the remote
control).
Alternatively, pressTAPE, TUNER/BAND, AUXorCD. Playback
will start automatically if a disc or tape is loaded.
Press ECO.
Each press of the button changes the mode as follows;
To switch to the 24-hour standard
Display the time and press s within 6 seconds.
With each press, the clock alternates between 12- and 24-
hour standard time.
ECO ON: Power economizing mode is activated.
When the unit turns off, everything on the display clears and
only the red indicator above POWER lights to show that the
power is being supplied.
ECO OFF: Power economizing mode is canceled.
When the unit turns off, the clock display appears.
Turning the unit off
Press POWER 6STANDBY/ON again.
The unit goes into standby.
Tip:
Inthe12-hourstandard, "AM12:00"indicatesmidnightand
"PM12:00" noon.
Initial mode is ECO OFF.
If the clock display flashes when the unit is turned
Standby power consumption
ECO ON: 0.7 W
off
There has been a power interruption. Reset the clock.
ECO OFF: 10.7 W
To change the display window brightness (Dimmer)
Hold down DISPLAY (hold down SHIFT and press DISPLAY
on the remote control) for about 4 seconds while the power is
on.
Repeat the above to restore the brightness.
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CD O PERATIO N S
Random/ Repeat play
0–10, +10
In random play mode the unit plays all the tracks in random
order. In repeat play mode it plays repeatedly all the tracks or
the track being played. You can select random and repeat all
play at the same time.
PROGRAM
DISPLAY
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RANDOM/
REP
zCD OPEN/
CLOSE
1 Hold down SHIFT and press RANDOM/REP
repeatedly on the remote control.
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s
s
The mode changes as follows:
f,g
DISPLAY
f,g
"
"
1": Plays one track repeatedly. Select the track with
f or g.
": Plays all the tracks repeatedly.
SHIFT
"
"
"RANDOM": Plays all the tracks randomly.
"RANDOM
": Plays all the tracks repeatedly in
"
random order.
This unit plays back finalized CD-R/ RW discs as well as audio To skip to the beginning of the current/preceding/
2 Press E to start play.
CDs.
succeeding track
Press f or g repeatedly .
To cancel random/repeat play
Hold down SHIFT and press RANDOM/REP on the remote
control repeatedly until "RANDOM" or " " disappears.
Direct selection of the tracks with the numbered buttons
cancels random play mode.
Playing a CD
To search (playback in fast forward or reverse)
Hold down f or g. Release at the desired point.
"
1 Press zCD OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc
compartment.
To select a track with the remote control (Direct play)
Press the numbered buttons to select a track.
- To select the 25th track, press +10, +10 and 5.
- To select the 11th track, press +10 and 1.
Place a disc with the label side up. Then close the disc
compartment by pressing zCD OPEN/CLOSE.
• When loading an 8-cm disc, place it on the inner circle
of the tray.
To repeat a selected set of tracks
First select the tracks with programmed play (see
"Programmed play" on page 9).
Then select repeat playback.
To change the display in playback mode
Press DISPLAY (hold down SHIFT and press DISPLAY on the
remote control) during play.
2 Press E to start play.
To stop play
Press s.
The display changes in the following order:
Track number being played and elapsed playing time
Remaining time of play
To pause play
Press E. Press again to resume play.
• Remaining time of play cannot be displayed during
1,
"
random or programmed play.
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To check the program
Press f or g repeatedly in stop mode. The track
number and program number are displayed in succession.
Notes on CDs
Programmed play
Plays back up to 30 selected tracks in programmed order.
• Do not place more than one disc.
• Do not tilt the unit with a disc loaded.
1 Hold down SHIFT and press PROGRAM on the
remote control in stop mode.
• TheunitmaynotplayCD-R/RWdiscsrecordedonpersonal
computers or certain kinds of CD-R/RW recorders.
• Do not attach adhesive label to either side of
CD-R/RW discs, as doing so may cause malfunction.
• Do not load an unrecorded CD-R/RW disc. The disc may be
damaged.
To clear the program
Presssinstopmode. "PRGM"disappearsfromthedisplay.
"PRGM" flashes on the display.
To add tracks to the program
Repeat step 2 before starting playback. The tracks are added
to the end of the program.
2 Press the numbered buttons on the remote
control to program a track.
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-To select the 25th track, press +10, +10 and 5.
-To select the 11th track, press +10 and 1.
• Do not use irregular-shaped CDs.
To change the programmed tracks
Clear the program and repeat all the steps again.
The selected track number lights up on the display.
3 Repeat step 2 to program other tracks.
The total number of selected tracks and total playing time
will be displayed.
4 Press E to start play.
The track number for the current track flashes on the
display.
• During programmed play, you cannot select a track with the
numbered buttons. "Can’t USE" is displayed when you
try to select a track .
• If the total playing time of the program exceeds 99 minutes
and 59 seconds, or if a track with a track number exceeding
30 is programmed, the playing time is displayed as
"- -:- -".
• You cannot program more than 30 tracks. "FULL" is
displayed.
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RADIO O PERATIO N S
Tuning in preset stations
1 Select the band.
TUNER MODE
2 Press PRESET +,- on the remote control
repeatedly.
0–10, +10
TUNER/BAND
POWER
With each press, the station with the succeeding or
preceding preset number is tuned in.
You can tune in the desired preset station directly by
pressing the numbered buttons on the remote control.
- To select preset number 11, press +10 and 1.
- To select preset number 15, press +10 and 5.
PRESET +,-
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TUNER/BAND
f,g
f,g
SET
SHIFT
To clear a preset station
1 Tune in the station by preset tuning.
2 Press s, then press SET on the remote control within 6
seconds.
Preset station numbers in the band which are higher than
the cleared number decrease by one.
Manual tuning
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select a band.
Preset tuning
Preset up to 32 of your favourite stations and tune them in
The unit switches to the radio from any other function directly.
and alternates between FM and AM.
Presetting stations
1 Tune in the desired station.
2 Press for grepeatedly to tune in a station.
"TUNE" is displayed when a station is tuned in.
"1" is displayed for FM stereo reception.
2 Press SET on the remote control to store the
station.
To search for a station automatically (Auto search)
Hold down f or g.
The unit searches for a station and stops at reception.
To stop the search manually, press f or g.
The preset number, beginning from "1" flashes on the
display.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to preset other stations.
The next station will not be stored if a total of 32 preset
stationshavealreadybeenstored. ("FULL"isdisplayed.)
• Auto search may not stop at stations with weak signals.
• Ifpowerisinterruptedformorethanapproximately12hours,
allsettingsstoredinmemoryafterpurchaseneedtobereset.
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SO UN D ADJUSTMEN TS
Adjustments
To switch to monaural FM reception
Hold down SHIFT and press TUNER MODE on the remote
control so that "MONO" is displayed.
To cancel, repeattheabovesothat"STEREO"isdisplayed.
VOLUME
Tip:
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When FM stereo reception is poor, switching to monaural
reduces noise.
TONE
VOLUME +,-
To switch the AM tuning interval
TONE
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 tuning interval.
HolddownTUNER/BANDandpressPOWERonthemainunit.
Tip:
Volume
Bass and treble
When the AM tuning interval is changed, all preset stations
are cleared.
Turn VOLUME (press VOLUME +,- on the remote
control).
1 Press TONE repeatedly to display "BAS" or "TRE".
"BAS" : Adjusts the bass level
Adjust from 0 (minimum) to 30 and MAX (maximum).
"TRE" : Adjusts the treble level
Tip:
2 Within 6 seconds, turn VOLUME (press VOLUME
+,- on the remote control).
Volume level setting is retained during power-off standby. If
the unit is turned off with the volume set to 17 or higher, it is
automaticallyturneddownto16thenexttimetheunitisturned
on.
Each level can be adjusted from "–2" to "+5".
• If the sound becomes distorted, lower the level.
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TAPE PLAYBACK
Notes on cassettes
TUNER MODE
FUNCTION
• Use of 120-minute or longer tapes is not recommended
since they are extremely thin and easily deformed or
damaged.
AUX
• Wind up any slack in the tape with a pencil or similar tool
before use. Slack tape may jam in the mechanism.
d
s
REV MODE
f,g
REC/
REC PAUSE
s
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REC MUTE
d
f,g
zPUSH
EJECT
wREC/
REC PAUSE
SYNCHRO
REC
SHIFT
To select a reverse mode
Hold down SHIFT and press REV MODE repeatedly on the
remote control.
Playback
Use only type I (normal) tapes.
The mode changes as follows;
"p" : Plays one side only
"[" : Plays from the front side to the back sides once.
"]" : Plays both sides repeatedly
1 PresszPUSH EJECT to open the cassette holder.
2 Insert the tape.
Insert with the exposed side down, and press zPUSH
EJECT to close the cassette holder.
To stop playback
Press s.
To change the playback side
Press d in playback mode.
To rewind or fast forward
Press f or g.
To reset the tape counter
Presss in stop mode, and the tape counter on the display is
reset to "0000".
3 Press d to start play.
Opening and closing the cassette holder will also reset the
tape counter.
To eject the tape
Press z PUSH EJECT after the deck stops completely.
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TAPE RECO RDIN G
To start CD recording more easily
To record a 4-second blank space (only for TUNER
or AUX source)
Inserting 4-second blank spaces may help you locate the
beginning of the track on other equipment with the "Music
Basic recording
Use only type I (normal) tapes.
Insert the tape to be recorded, load the disc, and press
SYNCHROREC. Regardlessofthefunctioncurrentlyselected,
CD play and tape recording start simultaneously.
• In CD stop mode, tape recording starts from the beginning Sensor" function.
of the disc (all tracks recording).
When CD playback stops, tape recording stops
simultaneously.
• In CD playback mode, the unit returns to the beginning of
the current track and it records only that track (one track
recording).
1 Press zPUSH EJECT to open the cassette holder.
2 Insert the recording tape.
1 Press d during recording or in recording pause mode.
Insert with the exposed side down, and the side to be
recorded on first facing out from the unit. Press zPUSH
EJECT to close the cassette holder.
"REC MUTE" flashes on the display for 4 seconds (a
blank space is added) and then the unit enters recording
pause mode.
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3 Hold down SHIFT and press REV MODE
repeatedly on the remote control to select the
reverse mode.
2 Press wREC/REC PAUSE to resume recording.
• REC MUTE on the remote control is also available to add a
blank space in step 1.
The unit continues playback till the end of the disc. To stop
playback, press s.
To record on one side only, select p.
To record on both sides, select [.
If selecting "]" mode in this step, the reverse mode
changes to "[" when starting recording.
To stop recording
Press s.
To record a blank space shorter than 4 seconds, press again
while "REC MUTE" flashes.
To record a blank space longer than 4 seconds, press again
after the unit enters recording pause mode.
Each time the button is pressed, a 4-second blank space is
added.
To pause recording (only for TUNER or AUX source)
Press wREC/REC PAUSE. Press again to resume.
4 Press FUNCTION on the remote control to select
the source to be recorded.
To record a selected set of tracks from a CD
Program the desired tracks (see "Programmed play" on page
9) and then press SYNCHRO REC.
5 Prepare the source.
To erase a tape
1 Insert the tape. Set the tape to the desired point if needed.
2 Press AUX.
IfoptionalequipmentisconnectedtotheAUXINjacks, turn
it off.
3 Press wREC/REC PAUSE twice.
To record CD, load a disc.
To record a radio broadcast, tune in the desired station.
Torecordfromconnectedexternalequipment, preparethe
equipment.
6 Press w REC/REC PAUSE twice to start
recording.
When recording a CD, CD playback starts automatically.
When recording input from connected equipment,
manually start playback of the source.
On the remote control, hold down SHIFT and press REC/
REC PAUSE twice to start recording.
• Volume or tone adjustment(s) does not affect recording.
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Programmed Edit Recording
As you program the CD tracks to record, Programmed Edit
Recording displays the remaining recording time for each side
of the tape, so you can easily select a set of desired tracks
within the length of your tape.
• Recording cannot start from a point halfway in the tape.
• You cannot program more than 30 tracks.
• You cannot program a track with a track number larger than
30.
FUNCTION
CD EDIT/
CHECK
REC/
REC PAUSE
0–10, +10
s
wREC/
REC PAUSE
s
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f,g
f,g
SHIFT
1 Insert the recording tape.
2 Press FUNCTION on the remote control to select
the CD function, and load the disc.
3 Hold down SHIFT and press CD EDIT/CHECK
twice on the remote control in stop mode.
4 Press the numbered buttons on the remote
control to enter the length of the recording tape.
10 to 99 minutes can be specified.
Edited CD recording
AI Edit Recording
Preparation
"PRGM EDIT" and "PRGM C--00" is displayed.
4 Press the numbered buttons on the remote
control to enter the length of the recording tape.
10 to 99 minutes can be specified.
- For a 60-minute tape press 6 and 0.
In a few seconds, the unit determines the tracks to be
recorded for each side.
Prepare a tape that is longer than the CD length.
When recording a whole CD, AI Edit Recording takes the length
of your tape into account and rearranges the recording order of
- For a 60-minute tape press 6 and 0.
• f or g can also be used to specify tape length.
• f or g can also be used to specify tape length.
the tracks if necessary, so that no track is cut short at the end 5 Press wREC/REC PAUSE once to start recording.
The tape is rewound to the beginning of the side facing
out from the unit, "REC MUTE" flashes on the display
and the lead segment is played through for 10 seconds,
and recording starts.
When recording on the side facing out from the unit (side
A) finishes, recordingontheoppositeside(sideB)starts.
of the side.
(AI: Artificial Intelligence)
• Recording cannot start from a point halfway in the tape.
• AI Edit Recording cannot be used with discs containing more
than 30 tracks.
5 Press the numbered buttons on the remote
control to select the first track to be recorded on
side A.
-To select the 25th track, press +10, +10 and 5.
-To select the 11th track, press +10 and 1.
1 Insert the recording tape.
On the remote control, hold down SHIFT and press REC/
REC PAUSE to start recording.
2 Press FUNCTION on the remote control to select
the CD function, and load the disc.
3 Hold down SHIFT and press CD EDIT/CHECK on
the remote control in stop mode.
"AI EDIT" and "AI C--00" is displayed.
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6 Repeat step 5 to select the rest of the tracks for
side A.
To stop recording
Press s. Recording and CD playback stop simultaneously.
To prevent accidental erasure
Break off the plastic tab of the cassette tape with a screwdriver
or other pointed tool. To record on the tape again, cover the
detection slot with adhesive tape.
The remaining recording time of side A is displayed. You
cannot select a track with a longer playing time.
To check the program
1 Before recording, hold down SHIFT and press
CD EDIT/CHECK on the remote control to select side A or
B.
2 Press f or g repeatedly. The track number and
program number are displayed in succession.
7 Hold down SHIFT and press CD EDIT/CHECK on
the remote control to switch to side B and select
the tracks for the side.
Side A
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8 Press wREC/REC PAUSE once to start recording.
The tape is rewound to the beginning of the side facing
out from the unit, "REC MUTE" flashes on the display
and the lead segment is played through for 10 seconds,
and recording starts.
To change the program of each side
Tab for side A
Hold down SHIFT and press CD EDIT/CHECK on the remote
controltoselectsideAorB, andpressstocleartheprogram
for the selected side. Then, select tracks again.
When recording on the side facing out from the unit (side
A)finishes, recordingontheoppositeside(sideB)starts.
To clear the edit program
Press s twice.
On the remote control, hold down SHIFT and press REC/
REC PAUSE to start recording.
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TIMER O PERATIO N S
5 Press f or g to set the timer-activated
duration, then press SET.
With each press, the timer-activated duration changes in
5-minute steps between 5 to 240 minutes.
POWER
TIMER
SLEEP
6 Press f or g to adjust the volume for timer
playback, and press SET.
POWER
6STANDBY/ON
f,g
The volume level can be adjusted from 0 to 16.
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s
TONE
7 Prepare the source.
f,g
SET
To play CD, load a disc.
To play a tape, insert the tape.
SHIFT
To play the radio, select the band and tune in the desired
station.
ToplayexternalequipmentconnectedtotheAUXINjacks,
setanexternaltimerfortheequipmentsothatitsplayback
begins at the same time.
Sleep timer
Turns off the unit automatically after a specified time.
Timer playback
8 Press POWER 6STANDBY/ON (POWER) to turn
the unit off.
Turns on the unit at a specified time for the specified duration.
Make sure the clock is set correctly.
1 Hold down SHIFT and press SLEEP on the remote
"5" remains on the display to indicate the timer standby
mode (when ECO mode is deactivated).
At timer-on time, the unit turns on and plays the selected
source. After the specified timer-activated duration, the
unit turns off again.
control.
"SLEEP" is displayed.
1 Hold down SHIFT and press TIMER on the remote
control repeatedly so that "5" and "5 PLAY" is
displayed.
2 Within 6 seconds, press f or g repeatedly
to set the sleep timer duration.
2 Within 6 seconds, press SET.
With each press, the timer duration changes in 5-minute
stepsbetween5to240minutes. Ifthereisnobuttoninput
for6seconds, thecurrentsettingisenteredautomatically.
The unit turns off after the selected time.
• To stop timer setting in steps 3 to 6, press s.
Timer standby mode is also canceled.
• Timer playback will not begin unless the unit is turned off
first.
• Connectedequipmentcannotbeturnedonoroffbythebuilt-
in timer of this unit. Use an external timer.
3 Press f or g to set the timer-on time, and
press SET.
Each press changes the time in 1-minute steps.
Holdingthesebuttonsdownwillvarythetimein10-minute
units.
To check the remaining time until the unit turns off
Hold down SHIFT and press SLEEP on the remote control.
The remaining time is displayed for 6 seconds.
4 Pressfor gto select the source, and press
SET.
To cancel the sleep timer
• For timer play of a CD, select "CD".
Hold down SHIFT and press SLEEP on the remote control
repeatedly so that "SLEEP oFF" is displayed.
• For timer play of a tape, select "TAPE".
• For timer play of a radio broadcast, select "TUNER".
You will select the band later in step 7.
• For timer play of the equipment connected to the AUX
IN jacks, select "AUX (VIDEO or TV)".
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8 Insert the recording tape and then turn the unit
off.
To check the timer setting
Timer recording
Hold down SHIFT and press TIMER on the remote control
repeatedly so that "5 PLAY" or "5 REC" appears on the
display.
Thetimer-ontime, thesourceandthetimer-activatedduration
are displayed for 6 seconds.
Timer recording is available only for TUNER and AUX (with an
external timer) sources.
"5 REC" remains on the display to indicate the timer
standby mode (when ECO mode is deactivated).
Attimer-ontime, theunitturnsonandrecordstheselected
source. After the specified timer-activated duration, the
unit turns off again.
1 Hold down SHIFT and press TIMER on the remote
control repeatedly so that "5 REC" is displayed.
To change the timer setting
Reset the timer again.
2 Within 6 seconds, press SET.
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• To stop timer setting in steps 3 to 6, press s.
Timer standby mode is also canceled.
• Connectedequipmentcannotbeturnedonoroffbythebuilt-
in timer of this unit. Use an external timer.
3 Press f or g to set the timer-on time, and
press SET.
To cancel the timer
Hold down SHIFT and press TIMER on the remote control
repeatedly until "5 OFF" is displayed. "5 " or
"5 REC" disappears from the display.
Each press changes the time in 1-minute steps.
Holdingthesebuttonsdownwillvarythetimein10-minute
units.
When setting the timer on the unit
Hold down s and press f in stop mode.
Repeat the above to select timer playback, timer recording or
timer off mode, and use TONE instead of SET on the remote
control in the following steps.
Tip:
4 Press for gto select the source, and press
SET.
Your timer setting is retained even if the timer is canceled.
Nexttimethetimerisactivated, youcanchangeyourprevious
setting, or simply use the same setting again.
• For timer recording of a radio broadcast, select
"TUNER". You will select the band later in step 7.
• For timer recording of the equipment connected to the
AUX IN jacks, select "AUX (VIDEO or TV)".
5 Press f or g to set the timer-activated
duration, then press SET.
With each press, the timer-activated duration changes in
5-minute steps between 5 to 240 minutes.
6 Press f or g to adjust the volume for timer
recording, and press SET.
The volume level can be adjusted from 0 to 16.
7 Prepare the source.
Torecordtheradio, selectthebandandtuneinthedesired
station.
To record external equipment connected to the AUX IN
jacks, set an external timer for the equipment so that its
playback begins at the same time.
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REFEREN CE
Condensation
Care and maintenance
Occasional care and maintenance of the unit and the software If your unit fails to perform properly, check the following guide
are needed to optimize the performance of your unit.
Troubleshooting
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.
and the relevant sections of the Operating Instructions.
To clean the cabinet
There is no sound
• Are the speakers and AC power cord connected properly?
Use a soft and dry cloth. If the unit surfaces are extremely
dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent
solution. Donotusestrongsolventssuchasalcohol, benzine
or thinner.
The unit shut off suddenly
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• Possiblyashortcircuitinthespeakerterminals. Disconnect
the AC power cord from the AC outlet and reconnect the
speaker cords correctly.
To clean the tape heads
Dirty tape heads cause sound deterioration. After every 10
hours of use, clean the tape heads with a head cleaning
cassette. Refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette.
Erroneous display
• Reset the unit. (See "Resetting the unit" on this page.)
Poor radio reception
• Check antenna connection. Adjust the antenna to find the
best reception.
• Move the unit and antenna away from other electric
appliances and cords.
To demagnetize the tape heads
Use a demagnetizing cassette after every 20 to 30 hours of
use. Refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette.
Care of CDs
When a CD becomes dirty, wipe it from the centre out with a
cleaning cloth. After playing a CD, store it in its case. Do not
keep it in hot or humid places.
Poor tape sound
• Check for dirty heads. Clean them if needed.
Cannot record
• Is the erasure prevention tab of the tape broken off? If so,
cover the detection slot with adhesive tape.
Care of tapes
Store tapes in their cases after use. Do not leave tapes near
magnets, motors, televisionsets, oranysourceofmagnetism.
Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, or leave them in a car
parked in direct sunlight.
The CD player works poorly
• Is the disc correctly loaded?
• Is the disc dirty?
• Is the lens affected by condensation? If so, wait
approximately one hour and try again.
Resetting the unit
If an unusual condition occurs in the display window or the
cassette deck, reset the unit as follows:
1 Press POWER to turn off the power.
If the power cannot be turned off, disconnect the AC power
cord, then plug it in again.
2 Hold down s and press POWER on the main unit.
Everything stored in memory after purchase is cleared.
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GENERAL
Power requirements
Power consumption
COPYRIGHT
Specifications
MAIN UNIT CX-LEM50
120 V AC, 60 Hz
40 W
Check copyright laws relevant to recordings from discs, radio
or tape for the country where the unit is to be used.
Power consumption in standby mode
With ECO mode on: 0.7 W
TUNER
FM tuning range
87.5 MHz to 108 MHz
With ECO mode off: 10.7 W
190 × 250 × 271.4 mm
(7 1/2 × 9 7/8 × 10 3/4 in.)
3.4 kg (7 lbs 8 oz)
FM usable sensitivity (IHF) 13.2 dBf
Dimensions (W × H × D)
FM antenna terminal
AM tuning range
75 ohms (unbalanced)
530 kHz to 1710 kHz (10 kHz step)
531 kHz to 1602 kHz (9 kHz step)
350 µV/m
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Weight
AM usable sensitivity
AM antenna
Loop antenna
SPEAKER SYSTEM SX-LEM50
Speakers system
2 way, bass reflex (magnetic
shielded)
AMPLIFIER
Power output
12 W + 12 W (40 Hz - 20 kHz, THD
less than 1 %, 6 ohms)
15 W + 15 W (1 kHz, THD 10 %,
6 ohms)
0.08 % (6 W, 1 kHz, 6 ohms, DIN
AUDIO)
Speaker units
Woofer: 100 mm cone
Tweeter: 60 mm cone
6 ohms
155 × 250 × 206 mm
(6 1/8 × 9 7/8 × 8 1/8 in.)
2.2 kg (4 lbs 14 oz)
Impedance
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Total harmonic distortion
Weight
Input
AUX IN: 500 mV
Outputs
SPEAKERS: 6 ohms or more
PHONES: 32 ohms or more
Specifications and external appearance are subject to change
without notice.
CASSETTE DECK
Track format
Frequency response
Recording system
Heads
4 tracks, 2 channels stereo
50 Hz – 10000 Hz
AC bias
Recording/playback × 1, erase × 1
CD PLAYER
Laser
D/A converter
Signal-to-noise ratio
Wow and flutter
Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)
1 bit dual
80 dB (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Unmeasurable
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NOTE
REMARQUE
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS
(POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLEOROTHEROUTLETUNLESSTHEBLADESCAN
BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause 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 the receiving antenna.
Cet appareil a été testé et jugé conforme aux limites des
appareils numériques de Classe B, conformément à la Partie
15 des Règles FCC. Ces limites sont conçues pour fournir
une protection raisonnable contre les interférences néfastes
dans une installation résidentielle.
Cet appareil produit, utilise et peut rayonner une énergie de
fréquence radio et, s'il n'est pas installé et utilisé
conformément aux instructions, peut provoquer des
interférences gênantes pour les communications radio. Mais
rien ne garantit qu'une telle interférence ne se produira pas
dans une installation particulière. Si cet appareil produit des
interférencesgênantespourlaréceptionradiooudetélévision,
ce qui peut se déterminer en allumant et éteignant l'appareil,
il est recommandé à l'utilisateur d'essayer de corriger cette
interférence en appliquant une ou plusieurs des mesures
suivantes:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Only for C models.
ATTENTION
POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS
UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN
PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE
SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE
INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A
DECOUVERT.
- Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Réorientation ou déplacement de l'antenne réceptrice.
- Éloignement de l'appareil du récepteur.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
- Raccordementdel'appareil àuneprised'uncircuitdifférent
de celui du récepteur.
CetappareilnumériquedelaclasseBestconformeàlanorme
NMB-003 du Canada.
- Consultez le revendeur ou un technicien radio/télévision
expérimenté.
Pour les modèles C uniquement.
CAUTION
Modifications or adjustments to this product, which are not
expressly approved by the manufacturer, may void the user’s
right or authority to operate this product.
PRÉCAUTION
Les modifications ou ajustements de ce produit, non
expressément approuvés par le fabricant, peuvent invalider le
droit ou l'autorité de l'utilisateur à utiliser ce produit.
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