Aiwa Z-A60 operating instructions AI Edit Recording, Insert the tape into Deck, First side

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AI EDIT RECORDING

4

DISC

 

 

DIRECT

MULTI

PLAY 1-3

 

JOG

5

2

3,7

s

f,g

6,8

 

f,g

s

 

1

The AI edit recording function enables CD recording without worrying about tape length and track length. When a CD is inserted, the unit automatically calculates the total track lengths. If necessary, the order of tracks is rearranged so that no track is cut short.

(AI: Artificial Intelligence)

NOTE

The AI edit recording will not start from a point halfway into the tape. The tape must be recorded from the beginning of either side.

1Insert the tape into Deck 2.

Insert the tape with the side to be recorded on first facing out from the unit.

2Press CD and load the disc(s).

3Press CD EDIT/CHECK once while pressing

SHIFT on the remote control.

“AI” and “AI EDIT” are displayed.

AI

AI EDIT

If “PRGM” is displayed, press CD EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT again.

4Press one of DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a disc.

5Press numbered buttons 0-9 on the remote

control to designate the tape length.

10 to 99 minutes can be specified.

Example: When using a 60-minute tape, press 6 and 0.

In a few seconds, the tracks to be recorded on each side of the tape are determined.

•fand gor MULTI JOG are also available to designate the tape length.

Tape length

Remaining time

Programmed

of recording

tracks for side A

Minus mark

Tape side

A:First recording side

B:Second recording side

6 Press wREC/REC MUTE to start recording on the

RECORDING

first side.

 

The tape is rewound to the beginning of the front side, the

 

lead segment is played through for 10 seconds, and recording

 

starts. When the last track programmed for side A is finished,

 

deck 2 enters the recording stop mode. After entering the

 

recording stop mode, go to step 7.

 

7Press CD EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT on the remote control to display the program for the

second recording.

“B” is displayed.

8Turn over the tape in Deck 2 and press wREC/

REC MUTE to start recording on the second side.

To stop recording

Press s.

Recording and CD play stop simultaneously.

To clear the edit program

Press sCLEAR twice in stop mode so that “EDIT” disappears on the display.

To check the order of the programmed track numbers

Before recording, press CD EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT on the remote control to select side A or B, and press f or grepeatedly or turn MULTI JOG.

Track number

Programmed track numbers

En

Tape side

Program number

To add tracks from other discs to the edit program

If there is any time remaining on the tape after step 5, you can add tracks from other discs in the CD compartment.

1Press CD EDIT/CHECK while pressing SHIFT on the remote control to select side A or B.

2Press one of DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3to select a disc.

3Press numbered buttons 0-9and +10 on the remote control to select tracks.

A track whose playing time is longer than the remaining time cannot be programmed.

4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more tracks.

Time on cassette tapes and editing time

The actual cassette recording time is usually a little longer than the specified recording time printed on the label. This unit can program tracks to use the extra time. When the total recording time is a little longer than the tape’s specified recording time after editing, the display shows the extra time (without a minus mark), instead of the time remaining on the tape (with the minus mark).

NOTE

•The AI edit recording function cannot be used with discs containing 31 tracks or more. “TR OVER” is displayed if this is attempted.

•Recording is inhibited if the erasure prevention tab on either side of the tape facing out from the unit is broken off.

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Contents A60 Electric Power InstallationOwner’s record Table of Contents Connections Connecting AN Outdoor AntennaConnect the right and left speakers to the main Unit Connect the supplied antennasRemote Control Demo Demonstration Setting Power Economizing ModeVolume Control Audio AdjustmentsPress one of the graphic equalizer preset buttons Super T-BASS SystemPress Tuner Preset repeatedly to select Manual tuning mode Manual TuningPress TUNER/BAND to select the FM or AM band Preset Number Tuning Presetting StationsLoading Discs Basic OperationsPlaying Discs RANDOM/REPEAT PlayProgrammed Play Inserting Blank Spaces DubbingDubbing the Whole Tape Insert the tape into Deck AI Edit RecordingPress wREC/REC Mute to start recording on First sideTo change the program of each side Repeat for the rest of the tracks for sidePress Sleep while pressing Shift on the remote Control Setting the ClockPress Clock Press Enter or aTimer Recording Setting the TimerAdjust the volume Press Power 6STANDBY/ON to turn off the powerListening to External Connecting Optional EquipmentSources VIDEO/AUX/PHONO in JacksTo reset Care and MaintenanceCopyright SpecificationsParts Index

Z-A60 specifications

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