Aiwa Z-L70 manual General, Tuner Section, Cassette Deck Section, CD Player Section

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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 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 tape heads

When the tape heads are dirty;

-high frequency sound is not emitted

-the sound is not adequately high

-the sound is off-balance

-the tape cannot be erased

-the tape cannot be recorded on

After every 10 hours of use, clean the tape heads with a head cleaning cassette.

Refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette for details.

To demagnetize the tape heads

The tape heads may become magnetized after long-term use. This may narrow the output range of recorded tapes and increase noise,

After every 20 to 30 hours of use, demagnetize the tape heads with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette.

Refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette for details.

Care of discs

QWhen 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.

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 4)

There maybe 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 22)

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 5)

Is the signal weak?

~ Connect an outdoor antenna.

The reception contains noise interferences or the sound is distorted.

Is the system picking up external noise or multipath distortion? ~ Change the orientation of the antenna.

a Move the unit away from other electrical appliances.

CASSETTE DECK SECTION

The tape does not run.

Is Deck 2 in pause mode? (~ page 13)

The sound is off-balance or not adequately high.

Is the playback head dirty? (~ page 28)

Recording is not possible.

Is the erasure prevention tab on the tape broken off? (~ page14)

Is the recording head dirty? (~ page 28)

Erasure is not possible.

Is the erasure head dirty? (~ page 28)

Is a metal tape being used?

High frequency sound is not emitted.

Is the playback head dirty? (~ page 28)

CD PLAYER SECTION

The CD player does not play.

Is the disc correctly placed? (~ page 15)

Is the disc dirty? (~ page 28)

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 POWER to turn off the power.

2Press POWER to turn the power back on while pressing

CLEAR. 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 Digital Audio Electric Power InstallationAC power cord Owner’s recordConnections Remote Control Before Operation Audio AdjustmentsManual Tuning Presetting Stations Connecting OptionalCheck your system and accessories Before connecting the AC cordConnect the right speaker to the main unit Connect the left speaker to the main unitConnect the sumlied antennas Connect the stereo turntable to the main unitConnect the AC cord to an AC outlet When to replace the batteries + Preset on the remote controlTo turn the power on To turn the power offPress ECO Standby power consumptionPress Enter wiithin 4 seconds To start or end game Demo when the clock is set To reset the gameTo play the game Demo To change the probability of equalizing the three numbersUsing the headphones Sound adjustment during recordingPress T-BASS Gg ~=.,rPress one of the graphic equalizer preset buttons Press one of the graphic equalizer preset buttons MI-M4Set a new equalization curve with GEQ Freq Within 8 seconds, press EnterWhen an FM stereo broadcast contains noise To change the AM tuning intervalPressTUNER/BAND to select the FM or AM band To search for a station quickly Auto SearchTo clear a preset station Selecting a preset number on the main unitRepeat steps 1 REV Mode ~ Push Eject DECK2 To select a reverse mode on DeckWhen tapes are loaded in both decks To stop play, pressPlayback continues until is pressed To play with the remote control To dav all discs in the disc com~artment, press + ETo plav one disc only, press Disc Direct Play CD Editi CheckSelecting a track with the remote control Press RANDOM/REPEAT on the remote controlCheck Random PlayPress Prgm twice in stop mode To add tracks to the programTo play the programmed tracks repeatedly DiscInsert the tape to be recorded on into Deck Press REV Mode to select the reverse modePress REC/REC Mute to start recording Press . REC/REC Mute to start recording Press Sync DUB once or twice to start recordingTo stop dubbing To stop dublbing PressTo stop recording To clear the edit programPress + or repeatedly Programmedtrack To add tracks from other discs to the edit programRepeat for the rest of the tracks for side a Insert the tape into DeckPress CD and load the discs Press CD EDIT/CHECK twice Press the numbered buttons O-9to designate the tape lengthVocal FADER/MULTIPLEX Functions Connect your microphones to MIC 1 and MIC 2 jacksRepeat to reserve other tracks Press 4 E to start play Press CD and load the discs Press Prgm onceTo change the audible channel in Multiplex function To view the clock when another display is in the display To switch to the 24-hour standardTo add a reservation during play To check the reserved tracksPress Sleep on the remote control To check the time remaining until the power turns offAdjust the volume Press Power to turn off the powerAdjust the volume to minimum Adjust the volume according to your preferenceCD Digital OUT Optical Power VIDEO/AUX Surround Speakers When CD Digital OUT Optical jack is not being usedSurround Speakers Jacks Press VIDEO/AUXGeneral Tuner SectionCassette Deck Section CD Player SectionIHF CopyrightSolicite LAS Reparaciones AL Personal DE Servicio CapacitadoAnotacion del propletario InstalacionConexiones Control Remoto Antes DE LA Operacion Ajustes DEL Sonido Ecualizador GraficoSintonizacion Manual Preajuste DE Emisoras BasicasImportante Compruebe su sistema y Ios accesoriosSpeakers High Freq R Conexion DE UNA Antena Exterior Conecte el plato giradiscos estereo a la unidad principalConecte Ias antenas suministradas Camecte el cable de alimentacion de CA a una toma de CA+ Epreset en el control remoto Insercidn de Ias pilasPara encender la unidad Para apagar la unidadPuesta DEL Modo DE Ahorro DE Energia Sistema DE Super Woofer IncorporadoPulse ECO Pulse Enter antes de que pasen 4 segundosPara jugar el juego de demostracirh DemoPara reiniciar et juego de demostracion Pulse T-BASS Pulse BBEBass VOL Utilization de auricularesDE Ecualizacion Seleccion DE LA Curva DE Ecualizacion DeseadaDE Ecualizackn Seleccionar el modo de sintonizacion manual PulseTUNER/BAND para seleccionar la banda de FM o de AMMono Tuner Repita Ios pasos 1 y PreajusteBand Mult JOG Tune Pres Insercion DE Cintas Reproduction DE UNA CintaPulse Tape y Iuego Apush Eject para abrir el Portacasete Pulse para iniciar la reproductionAcerca de Ias cintas de casete ESPAfiOLJOG Preset ~,pulse Disc ~ Direct PlayHange Disc DirectReproduction Aleatoriai Repetition DE Reproduction Pulse RANDOM/REPEAT del control remotoChange Reproduction AleatoriaReproduction CON Salto DE Secciones EN Blanco Ajuste DEL Sonido Durante LA Grabacion Preparation Pulse una o dos veces Sync DUB para iniciar la grabacionVzl Para detener el copiadoPara detener la grabacion Inserte la cinta en la platinaPara aiiadir canciones de otros discos a un programa de EditionPulse Disc Direct PLAY, y pulse uno de Ios Programe Ias canciones para la cara BPara detener la grabacion Para cambiar el programa de cada caraFUNCIONES’’D’E Desvanecimiento DE VOZ/MULTIPLEX Conecte sus microfonos a Ias tomas MIC IyPulse CD y cargue Ios discos Pulse Prgm una vez Para cambiar el canal audible en la funcion multiplexPulse Enter ~TIMER VOL Multi JOGAjuste el volumen Pulse Power para desconectar la alimentacionAjuste el volumen al minimo Prepare la fuenteTomas Surround Speakers Pulse VIDEO/AUXCD Digital OUT OpticalSolo sale sonido de un altavoz GeneralidadesSeccion DEL Sintonizador Seccion DE LA PlatinaDerechos DE Autor Cordon d’alimentation secteur Telecommande SON Reglages Audio Egaliseur GraphiqueAccord Manuel Prereglage DE Stations Operations DE Base Lecture ContinueVerifiez la chaine et Ies accessoires Raccordez I’enceinte droite a I’appareil principalRaccordez I’enceinte gauche a I’appareil Avant de brancher Ie cordon d’alimentation secteurRaccordez Ie tourne-disque stereo a I’appareil principal ExterieureRaccordez Ies antennes fournies PHONO, VIDEO/AUX OU CD Mise EN Service DU Mode Economie Systeme a HAUT-PARLEUR Infragrave IntegreAppuyez sur ECO Appuyez sur Enter clans Ies quatre secondesPour jouer Ie jeu de demonstration Pour reinitialiser Ie jeuAppuyez surT-BASS Appuyer sur BBEAss Utilisation d’un casque’EGALISATION Programmed Reglage Manuel D’UNE Nouvelle Courbe D’EGALISATIONMemorisation DES Nouvelles Courbes D’EGALISATION Appuyez sur GEQ Freq LOWAppuyez sur TUNER/BAND pour selectionner la gamme FM ou AM @Mode d’accord de stations prereglees Le numero de@Mode de recherche automatique SEARCH’’est affiche Quand une emission FM st6reo contient des parasitesAppuyez sur 1I SET pour enregistrer la station Repetez Ies etapes 1 etAppuyez surTUNER/BAND pour seiectionner une gamme Pour selectionner un numero de prereglagePour st$lectionner un mode d’inversion sur la platine Lecture D’UNE CassetteAppuyer sur 4 pour demarrer la lecture Quand il y a des cassettes en place clans Ies deux platinesPage Disc Change Random Repeat Appuyez sur CD Blank Skip de I’appareil principal Appuyez sur +- pour demarrer la lectureAppuyer sur REV Mode pour selectionner Ie mode d’inversion Reglage 6U SONPEN’’DANT ’ENREGISTREMENTInserez la cassette a enregistrer clans la platine Appuyez sur REC/REC Mute pour commencerAppuyez sur TAPE/DECK 1/2 pour selectionner La platine Appuyez sur REC/REC Mute pour commencer ’enregistrementPour arr~ter la copie Appuyer sur ‘$!.%Specifier la duree de la cassette Appuyez sur Ies touches numeriques O a 9 pourPour verifier I’ordre des numeros des plages programmers Appuyez sur CD EDIT/CHECK pour selectionner la face a Ou BRepetez Ietape 5 pour Ie reste des plages de la face a Inserez la cassette clans la platineAppuyez sur Disc Direct Play et sur 2, puis sur +10 et O Multiplex Branchez Ies microphones sur Ies prises MIC Et MICQuand Ies microphonesne sent pas utilises @ Reductionautomatiquedes voixCDKARAOKEdefile sur I’afficheur Poureffacer toutes ies reservations Pourajouter une reservationpendant la lectureAppuyez sur Enter ou Il Timer Appuyez sur Sleep de la telecommandeTournez la Enregistrement Programme Prises VIDEO/AUX Prise CD Digital OUT OpticalPrises Surround Speakers Appuyez sur VI DEO/AUXGeneralities Section TunerSection Platine a Cassette Section Lecteur CDDroits D’AUTEUR Page Page Name/Nombre/Nom Page/PaginalPage Page/Pagina/Page

Z-L70 specifications

The Aiwa Z-L70 is a remarkable cassette deck, representing the pinnacle of audio technology in the 1990s. This compact and stylish device boasts a range of features that make it a standout choice for audiophiles and casual listeners alike. With its sleek design and innovative technology, the Aiwa Z-L70 has remained a beloved piece of equipment for many.

One of the key features of the Aiwa Z-L70 is its Dolby noise reduction system, which significantly enhances sound quality by minimizing tape hiss and distortion. This technology ensures that recordings maintain their clarity, providing a richer auditory experience. Additionally, the deck is equipped with a metal tape capability, allowing users to take full advantage of high-quality tape formulations that contribute to superior sound performance.

Another notable characteristic of the Z-L70 is its dual-capstan mechanism. This design feature enhances tape transport stability, which helps in achieving precise playback and recording performance. The dual-capstan system minimizes wow and flutter, ensuring that audio remains consistent and true to the original recording.

The Aiwa Z-L70 also includes a comprehensive set of features that cater to both experienced users and newcomers. It has a highly intuitive user interface, making it easy to navigate tape functions such as play, pause, stop, rewind, and fast forward. For those keen on creating their own tapes, the auto-reverse feature allows for uninterrupted playback and recording, enabling a seamless listening experience.

Furthermore, the Z-L70 is equipped with a built-in speaker, which makes it convenient for impromptu listening sessions without the need for external amplification. The addition of an audio level meter ensures that users can easily monitor levels during tape playback, enhancing the recording process and helping to avoid distortion.

Its overall build quality is another aspect worth noting. The Aiwa Z-L70 is designed with durability in mind, featuring a solid chassis that protects the internal components from physical damage. The combination of robust construction and high-quality materials ensures that this cassette deck can withstand everyday use while delivering exceptional audio fidelity.

In conclusion, the Aiwa Z-L70 is a cassette deck that embodies the best of 1990s audio technology, with features that emphasize sound quality and user-friendliness. Its Dolby noise reduction, dual-capstan mechanism, and durable design are just a few aspects that make it a valued addition to any audio setup, allowing users to enjoy their favorite tapes with remarkable clarity and depth.