Aiwa NSX-A508 manual Owner’s record, Installation, Electric Power, AC power cord

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“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.”

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.

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Model No,

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CX-NA508

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SX-NA502

 

 

 

SX-R275

 

 

Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely before operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating Instructions for future reference. All warnings and cautions in the Operating Instructions and on the unit should be strictly followed, as well as the safety suggestions below.

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.

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Quick stops, excessive force, and

uneven surfaces may cause the m A-.Y unit or cart to overturn or fall.

7Condensation — 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.

8Wall or ceiling mounting —The unit should not be mounted

on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the Operating Instructions.

Electric Power

1Power sources — Connect this unit only to power sources specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on the unit.

2Polarization — 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,

3AC 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 power plugs and extension cords beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock.

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Contents Call toll free I=800=BUY=AIWA AC power cord InstallationElectric Power Owner’s recordSound Clock and TimerPreparations Radio ReceptionConnect the surround speakers to the main unit Before connecting the AC cordConnect the right and left speakers to the main unit Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet Onnecting AN Outdoor AntennaConnect the supplied antennas TCI position the antennas FM feeder antennaPreset on the remote control When to replace the batteriesTo use Shift on the remote control Game DemoBBE System Using the headphonesSound adjustment during recording Press T-BASSMEMORIZlN6 ‘tHE ‘NE-W EQUALIZATlON Setting a NEW Equalization CURV-E ManuallySelecting Programmed Equalization Curve CurvesRepeat steps 1 Preset Number TuningPress Tuner Band repeatedly to select the desired band To dav all discs in the disc compartment, press To start play when the power is off Direct Play FunctionSelecting a track with the remote control To skip to the beginning of a track during playback, pressPress Prgm twice while pressing Shift in stop mode Random /REPEAT PlayPress 4 to start play Music Sensor deck-l-onlyPress Tape and press a Eject to open the cassette holder Press @ REC/REC Mute to start recording Inserting Blank SpacesInsert the tape to be recorded on into deck ENGL/SH IPress Synchro Dubbing to start recording Press Tape Deck 1/2 to select deckPress REC/REC Mute to start recording Insert the tape into deck Press REC/REC Mute to start recording on the first sidePress EDIT/CHECK while Pressing Shift on Remote control to select side B and programRepeat for the rest of the tracks for side a Tracks for side B@ Vocal Fader Vocal FADER/MU-LTIPLEX Functions #Connect your microphone to the MIC jack To check the reserved tracks Repeat to reserve other tracks Press + To start PlayTo add a reservation during play To stop playPress Sleep while pressing Shift Press CLOCK, then press II SET withinSeconds To display the current timeTimer ‘RECORDING -‘-‘ ‘=-’--’--’’--‘ ‘ SETSuper Woofers ~ Jacks VIDEO/AIJX JACKS, MD JacksCD Digital OUT Optical Jack Press VIDEO/AUX or MDCassette Deck Section GeneralTuner Section CD Player Section100W CopyrightEnerafa electrica Anotacion del propietarioInstalacion Recepcion DE LA Radio PreparativesSonido Reproduction DE Discos CompactosAntes de conectar el cable de alimentacion de CA ImportanteCompruebe su sistema y Ios accesorios Speakers LConecte Ias antenas suministradas Posicionamiento DE LOS ALTAVO&SConexion DE UNA Antena Exterior El cable de alimentacion de CA a una toma de CAPara desconectar la alimentacion Para disfrutar del juegoControl DE Volumen Pulse T-BASSAjuste Manual DE UNA Nueva Curva DE Ecualizacion ’E-MORIZACION ‘DE’ Curvas Ecualizacion NuevasPulse Down o UP para seleccionar una emlisoram Sintonizacion Mediante Numero DE PreajustePulse relpetidamente Tuner Band para Ffepita 10s pasos 1 yREPRODUCCl@@##l&~.OS ...- Compactos CloseREPRODUC-CION ALEATORIWREP’ETICION DE Reproduction Pulse Disc Direct Play 1-3 para seleccionar 0 un discoPara poner et contador de cinta a Pulse +P para iniciar la reproductionPara detener la reproduction, pulse Para avanzar rapidamente o rebobinar, pulsePulse @ REC/REC Mute para iniciar la grabacion Insercion DE ESPACIOS’klN’G’iiikBARInserte la cinta que vaya a grabar en la platina VIDEO/AUX O MDPulse Synchro Dubbing para iniciar la grabaci6n Puke Tape Deck 1/2 para seleccionar la platinaPulse o REC/REC Mute para iniciar la grabacion Para detener el copiadoEdition Inserte la cinta en la platinaPara afiadir canciones de otros discos a un programa de Tiempo de Ias cintas de casete y tiempo de editionPara detener la grabacion Para cambiar el programa de cada caraVOZ/MULTIPLEX Mecte su microfono a la toma MICPara comprobar Ias canciones reservadas Para saltar una cancionPara afiadir una reserva durante la reproduction Para detener la reproductionRelcm Y Tempowzador Prepare la fuente de sonido Grabacion CON TemporizadorFuente, y Iuego pulse 11 SET Tomas Super Woofers d Tomas VIDEO/AUX, Tomas MDToma CDI Digital OUT Optical Pulse VIDEO/AUX c MIDSeccion DE LA Platina GeneralidadesSeccion DEL Sintonizador Seccion del sintonizador de FM Derechos DE AutorReleve du proprietaire Eneraie electriqueReception Radio SpecificationsPreparations Connexions Lecture DE Disques CompactsAvant de brancher Ie cordon secteur Contr61er la chalne et Ies accessoiresConnecter Ies enceintes surround a I’appareil Principal Brancher Ie cordon secteur a une prise de courant PositionnementConnecter Ies antennes fournies Antenne AMQuand remplacer Ies piles Utilisation de Shift de la telecommande+~/fP Preset de la telecommande Demonstration de jeurPour aseombrir I’eclairage de I’affichage SYSTE-ME’SUPEliT-BASSAppuyer sur T-BASS Utilisation d’un casqueRegler une courbe d’egalisation avec HIGH, LOW et Multi JOG Memorisation DES Nouvelles Courbes D’EGALISATIONAppuyer sur LOW Dans Ies uuatre secondes, appuyer sur EnterRepeter Ies etapes 1 et Accord &iR UNE STATiON MEMORliiEESelectionner une station Reception R~DIOPour Iire un disaue seulement, appuyer sur une des Pour Iire un ou deux disaues, mettre Ies disques sur IesNumero de la plage en Tours de lecture Pour arr~ter la lecture, appuyer surPour selectionner Un disque Appuyer sur r,me des touches Disc DirectPlay ShiftQuand il y a une cassette clanschacune des deux platines Appuyer sur P pour demarrer la lecturePour demarrer la lecture quand I’alimentation est toupee ’enre~istrement LNSERflON DESPAC-ES BLANCS’’’‘ ‘=Inserw la cassette a enregistrer clans la platine Appuyer sur Synchro Dubbing pour demarrer ’enregistrement Appuyer sur Tape Deck 1/2 pour selectionner la platineAppuyer sur REC/REC Mute pour demarrer ’enregistrement Pour arr&er la duplicationShift 61 REC/RECEDIT/CHECK REC/REC Mute Inserer la cassette clans la platineRepeter I’etape 5 pour Ie reste des plages de la Face a Pour Demarrer ’enregistrementFoNcnorw VOtiAL FADER/MULTIPLEi k Branchr?r Ie microphone a la prise MICPour arr&er la lecture Appuyer une fois sur Prgm tout en appuyant surPour contrder Ies plages reservees Pour sauter une plage en tours de lecturePour passer au format de 24 heures CWand on utilise la telecommandePour affickr I’heure courante Si I’affichage de I’horloge clignotePreparer la source Enregistrement Commande PAR LA MinuteriePour annuler provisoirement Ie mode attente de minuterie Pour contrbler I’heure et la source specifiersPrises Super Woofers d Prises VIDEO/AUX, Prises MDPrise CD Digital OUT Optical AUTRE$ CX2NNEXIONSPartietuner VBMGeneralities Partie MagnetocassetteDroits D’AUTEUR @ GEQ Name/Nombre/Nom=OpEN/CLOSE @ MIC

NSX-A508 specifications

The Aiwa NSX-A508 is a compact stereo system that epitomizes the blend of performance and versatility in home audio systems. Launched in the late 1990s, this model quickly gained popularity for its impressive sound quality and user-friendly features, making it a sought-after choice for music enthusiasts.

At the heart of the NSX-A508 is its powerful amplifier, which delivers strong audio output capable of filling a room with rich sound. The system is designed to output 100 watts, ensuring that even the most demanding tracks are reproduced with clarity and depth. The dual cassette deck is a standout feature, allowing for both playback and recording. Audiophiles appreciated the ability to create mixtapes while enjoying the classic cassette format, which offers a unique warmth to sound.

The Aiwa NSX-A508 is equipped with a CD player, offering compatibility with both CDs and CD-R/RW formats. This feature makes it accessible for users who have transitioned from vinyl and cassettes to digital formats. Additionally, the inclusion of an AM/FM tuner allows users to enjoy a wide variety of radio stations, further expanding their listening options.

Another highlight of the NSX-A508 is its MC (Micro Component) design. This compact configuration allows for easy placement in various room settings, making it ideal for smaller spaces. The system is aesthetically pleasing with a sleek profile, and its user interface is straightforward, offering easy access to all functions.

The addition of a remote control adds convenience, allowing users to adjust settings from a distance. Features such as timer recording and repeat playback enhance the versatility, catering to modern listening habits.

In terms of connectivity, the Aiwa NSX-A508 includes various inputs and outputs, allowing for the connection of additional devices such as smartphones or other audio players. This flexibility is crucial for users looking to integrate their contemporary devices with a classic stereo system.

Overall, the Aiwa NSX-A508 stands out for its ability to combine multiple audio formats and deliver captivating sound quality. Its thoughtful design, robust features, and enduring appeal make it a memorable component of 1990s audio technology, and a beloved choice for collectors and music lovers alike.
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