Aiwa CX-NMT50 manual Care and Maintenance, Troubleshooting Guide

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Occasional care and maintenance of the unit and the software are needed to optimize the performance of your unit.

To clean the cabinet Use a soft and dry cloth.

If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents, such as alcohol, benzine or thinner as these could damage the finish of the unit.

To clean the heads and tape paths

After every 10 hours of use, clean the heads and tape paths with a [head cleaning cassette or cotton swab moistened with cleaning fluid or denatured alcohol. (These cleaning kits are commercially available.)

When cleaning with a cotton swab, wipe the recording/playback head, erasure head (deck 2 only), capstans, and pinchrollers.

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Playback :ead Cotton swab

 

1PinchrollerErasure head P;nchroller

After cleaning the heads and tape paths with a liquid head cleaning cassette or a moistened swab, wait until the cleaned parts are completely dry before inserting the tapes.

To demagnetize the heads

The heads may become magnetized after long-term use. This may ni~rrow the output range of recorded tapes and increase noise, After 20 to 30 hours use, demagnetize the heads with any commercially available demagnetizer.

Care of discs

When a disc becomes dirty, wipe the disc from the center out with a cleaning cloth.

After playing a disc, store the disc in its case. Do not leave the disc in places that are hot or humid.

Care of tapes

Store tapes in their cases after use.

Do not leave tapes near magnets, motors, television sets, or any source of magnetism. This will downgrade the sound quality and cause noise.

Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, or leave them in a car parked in direct sunlight.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If the unit fails to perform as described in these Operating Instructions, check the following guide,

GENERAL

There is no sound.

Is the AC cord connected properly?

Is there a bad connection? (+ page 3)

There may be a short circuit in the speaker terminals.

+Disconnect the AC cord, then correct the speaker connections.

Was an incorrect function button pressed?

Sound is emitted from one speaker only.

Is the other speaker disconnected? The output sound is not stereo.

Is the Karaoke function turned on? (+ page 19) An erroneous display or a malfunction occurs.

+Reset the unit as stated below,

TUNER SECTION

There is constant, wave-like static.

Is the antenna connected properly? (+ page 3)

Is the signal weak?

+ Connect an outdoor antenna.

The reception contains noise interferences or the sound is distorted.

ISthe system picking up external noise or multipath distortion?

+Change the orientation of the antenna.

+Move the unit away from other electrical appliances.

CASSETTE DECK SECTION

The tape does not run.

Is deck 2 in pause mode? (+ page 11)

The sound is off-balance or not adequately high.

Is the playback head dirty? (+ page 24) Recording is not possible.

Is the erasure prevention tab on the tape broken off? (-+ pa!ge 12)

Is the recording head dirty? (+ page 24)

Erasure is not possible.

Is the erasure head dirty? (+ page 24) * Is a metal tape being used?

High frequency sound is not emitted.

Is the recording/playback head dirty? (+ page 24)

CD PLAYER SECTION

The CD player does not play.

c Is the disc correctly inserted? (+ page 9)

Is the disc dirty? (+ page 24)

Is the lens affected by condensation?

+Wait approximately one hour and try again.

To reset

If an unusual condition occurs in the display window or the cassette decks, reset the unit as follows.

1Press the POWER button to turn off the power.

2Press the POWER button to turn the power back on while pressing the CLEAR button. Everything stored in memory

after purchase is canceled.

If the power cannot be turned off in step 1 because of a malfunction, reset by disconnecting the AC cord, and connect it again. Then carry out step 2.

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Contents Ili?i!i ’sow%ocl/!L1 PrecautionsContents Positioning the Speakers Setting UPConnections CX-NMT50 SX-NA54Speakers Connectt Hesupplieda NtennasConnect the center speaker Cormect the front speakersConnecting AN Outdoor Antenna Remote ControlBefore Operation VolumeBBE System Super T-BASS SystemGraphic Equalizer DSP Surround System Preset Number Tuning Maniual TuningBasic Operations Selecting a track with the remote controlPlaying Discs To check the remaining timeRanidom /REPEAT Play Programmed PlayWhen tapes are loaded in both decks To select a reverse mode deck 2 onlyTo start play when the power is off Direct Play Function Press the + E button to start playMusiic Sensor Continuous PlayInsert tapes into deck 1 and deck Inserting Blank Spaces Basic RecordingPress the Tape button Dubibing a Tape ManuallyFor recording at normal speed, press it once to display To stop dubbingTo clear the edit program Insert the tape into deckTo check the order of the programmed track numbers To add tracks from other discs to the edit programPress the 4 or button to designate the tape length Programmed Edit RecordingRepeat for the rest of the tracks for side a Press the @ REC/REC Mute button to start recordingPRO Logic Press the Dolby PRO Logic button to selectAdditional Dolby PRO Logic Modes Play with Dolby PRO LogicVocal Fadefumultiplex Functions Microphone MixingConnect your microphones to the MIC 1 and MIC Kafiaoke Program To switch to the 24-hour standard Setting the ClockTo display the current time If the clock display flashesTmer Recording Setting the Sleep Timer ~Prepare the source Listening to External Sources Connecting Optional EquipmentVIDEWAUX, MD Jacks Line OUT JacksTroubleshooting Guide Care and MaintenanceMain unit CX-NMT50 FM tuner section SpecificationsAmplifier section Compact disc player sectionPage Instalacion PrecaucionesIndice Ubicacion DE LOS Altavoces InstalacionConexiones Conecte Ios altavoces de sonido ambiental Ccmecte Ias antenas suministradasConecte el televisor al equipo de vfdeo Conecte cd cable de alimentacion de CA a unaConexion DE UNA Antena Exterior Control RemotoAntes DE LA Operacion Control DE VolumenSistema 13BE Sistema Super T-BASSSistema DE Sonido Ambiental DSP Ecualizador GraficoSintonizacion Mediante Numerc DE Preajuste Sintonizacion ManualPulse el boton ~ Down o Fl UP para seleccionar una emisora Cuando una radiodifusion estereo por FM tenga ruidoReproduction DE Discos Introduction DE DiscosPara reproducer con el control remoto Para buscar una punto particular durante la reproduccidnREPF30DUCCION ALEATORIA/ Repetition DE Reproduction Reproduction ProgramadaPulse dos veces el boton Prgm estando en el Mcdo de parada Para borrar el programaLa reproduction Pulse el boton +~ ParaPara seleccionar un modo de inversion platina 2 solamente Para detener la reproduction, pulse el botonSensor Musical Reproduction ContinuaInsercion DE Espacios SIN Grabar Grabacion BasicaInserte la cinta que vaya a grabar en la platina Pulse el boton REC/REC Mute para iniciar la grabacionCopiado DE Toda LA Cinta Copiado Manual DE UNA CintaPulse el boton TAPE/DECK 1/2 para seleccionar la platina Para detener el copiadoPulse el boton . REC/REC Mute para iniciar la Grabacion Inserte la cinta en la platinaPara comprobar el orden de Ios numeros de Ias Para cambiar el programa de cada cara Grabacion CON Edicion ProgramiadaPulse el boton Dolby PRO Logic para seleccionar Normal Ajuste DEL Equilibria DE Sonido DE LOS AltavocesStJR AltavocesdeSonidoa~biental- R Altavo~derecho~ Reproduction CON Dolby PRO Logic Para cancellar el modo Dolby Pro LogicOtros Modos Dolby PRO Logic Acerca de 10s canalesFunciones DE Desvanecimiento DIE Vozmultiplex Mezcla MicrofonicaPrograma DE Karaoke Ajuste DEL Temporizador Puesta EN Hora DEL RelojPara cambiar al modo de 24 horas Ajuste DEL Temporizador Para Dormir Para cancelar el temporizador para dormirGrabacion CON Temporizador Prepare la fuente de sonidoOpcional Sonido Externas Conexion DE UN EquipoTomas VIDEO/AUX, MD Tomas Line OUTCuidados Y Mantenimiento Guia Para LA Solucion DE ProblemasLa salida de sonido no es estereo Seccion del reproductor de discos compactos EspecificacionesSeccion de la platina Page Installation Cordon d’alimentation secteur DES MatieresEntretien Bnmacie necessitant une reparationPositionnement DES Enceintes InstallationConnexions Connecter I’enceinte centrale Connecter Ies enceintes avant Connecter Ies enceintes surroundConnecter I’appareil video Connecter Ie televiseur a I’appareil videoConnexion D’UNEANTENNE Exterieure TelecommandeReglages Audio Avant L’UTILISATIONSysteme BBE Systeme Super T-BASSSysteme Surround DSP Egaliseur GraphiiueMemorisation DE Stations Accord ManuelAccord SUR UNE Station Memcrisee Repeter Ies etapes 1 etMise EN Place DE Disques Operations DE BaseLecture DE Disques Lecture Programmed Appuyer deux fois sur la touche Prgm clans Ie mode arrt%Lecwre ALEATOIRE/REPETEE Appuyer Sur la touche 4b pour Demarrer la Lecture Pour selectionner un mode d’inversion platine 2 seulementQuand il y a des cassettes en place clansIes deux platines Pour changer de face Iue, appuyer sur la touche 4PSeniseur DE Musique Lecture ContinueAu sujet des cassettes Tendre Ie ruban magnetique avec un crayon ou un objetInsertion D’ESPACES Blancs Enregistrement DE BaseInserer la cassette a enregistrer clans la platine Appuyer sur la touche II pour reprendre I’enregistrementPour arr~ter la duplication Pour arr&er la duplicationInserer la cassette clans la platine Enregistrement Avec Montage ET Calxjl DU TempsPour contr61er I’ordre des numeros des plages Pour ajouter des plages d’autres disques au programmeLns4rer la cassette clans la platine Mointage ProgrammeRepeter I’etape 5 pour Ie reste des plages de la face a Qui~nd AI est affiche, appuyer de nouveau sur la toucheRegler Ie niveau sonore des enceintes centrale et surround Reglage DE LA Balance DES Niveaux DES EnceintesLecture Avec LE Systeme Doilby PRO Logic Pour annuler Ie mode Dolby Pro LogicAutres Modes Dolby PRO Logic Au sujjet des canauxFonctions Vocal Fadefumultiplex Mixage Avec MicrophoneBrancher Ies microphones aux prises MIC 1 et Prigramme DE Karaoke Pour afficher I’heure courante REGLAGEDEL’HORLOGEPour passer au format de 24 heures Reglage DE LA Minuterie ’ARRET Enregistrement Commande PAR LA MinijteriePr6parer la source Ecoute DE Sources Externes Connexion D’UN Appareil OptionnelPrises VIDEO/AUX ET MD Prises Line OUTEN CAS DE Probleme Generalities Appareil principal CX-NMT50Enceintes acoustiques SX-NA54 Partie amplificateurPage Indice DE LAS Partes Parts IndexNomenclature Logic

CX-NMT50 specifications

The Aiwa CX-NMT50 is a compact yet powerful mini stereo system that embodies the brand's rich heritage in providing high-quality audio experiences. Designed for both casual listeners and dedicated audiophiles, the CX-NMT50 combines a sleek aesthetic with advanced sound technologies, ensuring it stands out in any living space.

At the heart of the CX-NMT50 is its impressive sound performance. The system is equipped with dual 3-way speakers, each featuring a dedicated woofer, mid-range driver, and tweeter, allowing for a rich and dynamic sound profile. With a total output power of up to 40 watts, the system is capable of filling a room with clear and balanced audio, whether you're listening to music, watching movies, or enjoying other forms of entertainment.

One of the standout features of the Aiwa CX-NMT50 is its multifunctional capabilities. The system includes an integrated CD player, AM/FM radio tuner, and built-in Bluetooth technology, enabling users to play music from various sources. Whether you prefer classic CDs, the latest radio hits, or streaming your favorite playlists wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet, the CX-NMT50 has you covered.

In addition to its diverse playback options, the CX-NMT50 is designed with user-friendly controls. The intuitive interface, located on the front panel, allows for easy navigation through tracks, settings, and adjustments, ensuring a seamless listening experience. Moreover, the inclusion of a remote control further enhances convenience, allowing users to adjust volume or change tracks from a distance.

The Aiwa CX-NMT50 also prioritizes connectivity, featuring an aux input and USB port for connecting external devices. This versatility makes it compatible with a range of external audio sources, including MP3 players, laptops, and other digital media devices. The built-in equalizer presets offer further customization, letting listeners fine-tune their audio experience to suit their preferences.

In terms of design, the CX-NMT50 boasts a modern and stylish look, making it a perfect addition to any contemporary home. Its compact size ensures it can fit easily into various spaces, from living rooms to bedrooms, without compromising on performance.

In summary, the Aiwa CX-NMT50 is a remarkable mini stereo system that combines excellent audio quality, versatile playback options, and a modern design. Its blend of traditional and contemporary technologies makes it an attractive choice for anyone looking to enhance their audio experience.