Aiwa Z-A60 Setting the Timer, Timer Recording, Adjust the volume, Prepare the source

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SETTING THE TIMER

ENTER

3

TIMER

SHIFT

a

 

POWER 6STANDBY/ON f,g

1

2

The unit can be turned on at a specified time every day with the built-in timer.

Preparation

Make sure the clock is set correctly.

1Press one of the function buttons to select a source.

2Press TIMER to display and “ PLAY”.

When using the remote control, press TIMER while pressing

SHIFT.

Time and audio source name flash alternately.

3Within 6 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to designate

the timer-on time, then press ENTER or a.

Turning MULTI JOG changes both the hour and the minute.

for gis also available instead of MULTI JOG. Holding these buttons down will vary the time rapidly.

4Within 4 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to select the

duration for the timer-activated period.

The duration can be set between 5 and 240 minutes in 5- minute steps.

for gis also available instead of MULTI JOG.

The duration will be automatically set after 4 seconds. It will also be set if ENTER or ais pressed within 4 seconds after step 4.

5Adjust the volume.

The source sound will play at the volume level set in this step when the power is turned on by the timer.

If the volume level is set to 17 or higher, however, it will automatically be set to 16 when the power is turned on.

6Prepare the source.

To listen to a CD, load the disc to be played first on tray 1. To listen to a tape, insert the tape into Deck 1 or 2.

To listen to the radio, tune in to a station.

7Press POWER 6STANDBY/ON to turn off the power.

remains on the display after the power is turned off (timer standby mode), if the power-economizing mode is OFF.

When the timer-on time is reached, the unit turns on and begins play with the selected source.

NOTE

You can change the source that was selected in step 1 by pressing one of the function buttons before pressing ENTER or a in step 3.

• If the power-economizing mode is ON, is not displayed in the timer standby mode.

To check the timer setting

Press TIMER.

The selected source, the timer-on time, and the duration for the timer-activated period will be displayed for 6 seconds.

To change any of the previous setting

Carry out from step 1.

However, if you do not change the timer-on time, in step 3 just press ENTER twice and continue from step 4.

To cancel the timer standby mode temporarily

Press TIMER repeatedly until

disappears and “ OFF” is

displayed.

 

To restore the timer standby mode, press TIMER once or twice to display or .

Using the unit while the timer is set

You can use the unit normally after setting the timer. Before turning off the power, carry out step 5 and 6.

NOTE

Timer playback and timer recording will not begin unless the power is turned off.

Connected equipment cannot be turned on and off by the built- in timer of this unit. Use an external timer.

TIMER RECORDING

Timer recording is applicable for TUNER and VIDEO/AUX/ PHONO (with an external timer) sources only.

Press either TUNER/BAND or VIDEO/AUX/PHONO to select a

source, then press TIMER repeatedly until appears on

the display. Within 6 seconds, carry out the steps of “SETTING THE TIMER” from step 3 and insert the tape to be recorded on into deck 2 after step 6.

NOTE

When the power-economizing mode (page 6) has been turned on, the timer recording volume level will be 0 (minimum level).

You cannot use the timer function to record from a CD or tape.

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Contents A60 Electric Power InstallationOwner’s record Table of Contents Connecting AN Outdoor Antenna ConnectionsConnect the right and left speakers to the main Unit Connect the supplied antennasRemote Control Setting Power Economizing Mode Demo DemonstrationAudio Adjustments Volume ControlPress 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 Presetting Stations Preset Number TuningBasic Operations Loading DiscsPlaying Discs RANDOM/REPEAT PlayProgrammed Play Inserting Blank Spaces DubbingDubbing the Whole Tape AI Edit Recording Insert the tape into DeckPress wREC/REC Mute to start recording on First sideRepeat for the rest of the tracks for side To change the program of each sideSetting the Clock Press Sleep while pressing Shift on the remote ControlPress Clock Press Enter or aSetting the Timer Timer RecordingAdjust the volume Press Power 6STANDBY/ON to turn off the powerConnecting Optional Equipment Listening to ExternalSources VIDEO/AUX/PHONO in JacksCare and Maintenance To resetSpecifications CopyrightParts Index

Z-A60 specifications

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