Aiwa Z-L70 Connections Remote Control Before Operation, Audio Adjustments, Connecting Optional

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Outdoor Antenna

1Power lines — When connecting an outdoor antenna, make sure it is located away from power lines.

2Outdoor antenna grounding — Be sure the antenna system is properly grounded to provide protection against unexpected voltage surges or staltic electricity build-up. Article 810 of the National Electrical Cc~de,ANS1/NFPA 70, provides information on proper grounding of the mast, supporting structure, and the lead-in wire to the antenna discharge unit, as well as the size of the grounding unit, connection to grounding terminals, and requirements for grounding terminals themselves.

Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code

GROUND

 

ELECTRIC

 

SERVICE

 

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(NEC ART 25o PART H)

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Maintenance

Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating Instructions.

Damaae Reauirina SerViCe

Have the units serviced by a qualified service technician if:

-The AC power cord or plug has been damaged

-Foreign objects or liquid have got inside the unit

-The unit has been exposed to rain or water

-The unit does not seem to operate normally

-The unit exhibits a marked change in performance

-The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.

PREPARATIONS

CONNECTIONS

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REMOTE CONTROL

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BEFORE OPERATION

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SOUND

AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS

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GRAPHIC Equalizer

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RADIO RECEPTION

MANUAL TUNING

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PRESETTING STATIONS

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TAPE PLAYBACK

BASIC OPERATIONS

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CONTINUOUS PLAY

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CD PLAYING

BASIC OPERATIONS

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PROGRAMMED PLAY

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RECORDING

BASIC RECORDING

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DUBBING A TAPE MANUALLY

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DUBBING THE WHOLE TAPE

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Al EDIT RECORDING

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PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING

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KARAOKE

 

 

 

MICROPHONE MIXING ..m....mm

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CD KARAOKE PROGRAM

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CLOCK AND TIMER

 

 

 

SETTING THE CLOCK

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SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER

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SETTING THE TIMER

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TURNTABLE

 

 

 

BASIC OPERATION

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OTHER CONNECTIONS

 

 

 

CONNECTING OPTIONAL

EQUIPMENT

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LISTENING TO EXTERNAL

SOURCES

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GENERAL

 

 

 

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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SPECIFICATIONS

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PARTS INDEX

Back cover

 

ENGLISH 3

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Contents Digital Audio Owner’s record Electric PowerInstallation AC power cordConnecting Optional Connections Remote Control Before OperationAudio Adjustments Manual Tuning Presetting StationsConnect the left speaker to the main unit Check your system and accessoriesBefore connecting the AC cord Connect the right speaker to the main unitConnect the stereo turntable to the main unit Connect the sumlied antennasConnect the AC cord to an AC outlet To turn the power off When to replace the batteries+ Preset on the remote control To turn the power onStandby power consumption Press ECOPress Enter wiithin 4 seconds To change the probability of equalizing the three numbers To start or end game Demo when the clock is setTo reset the game To play the game DemoGg ~=.,r Using the headphonesSound adjustment during recording Press T-BASSWithin 8 seconds, press Enter Press one of the graphic equalizer preset buttonsPress one of the graphic equalizer preset buttons MI-M4 Set a new equalization curve with GEQ FreqTo search for a station quickly Auto Search When an FM stereo broadcast contains noiseTo change the AM tuning interval PressTUNER/BAND to select the FM or AM bandSelecting a preset number on the main unit To clear a preset stationRepeat steps 1 To stop play, press REV Mode ~ Push Eject DECK2To select a reverse mode on Deck When tapes are loaded in both decksPlayback continues until is pressed CD Editi Check To play with the remote controlTo dav all discs in the disc com~artment, press + E To plav one disc only, press Disc Direct PlayRandom Play Selecting a track with the remote controlPress RANDOM/REPEAT on the remote control CheckDisc Press Prgm twice in stop modeTo add tracks to the program To play the programmed tracks repeatedlyPress REV Mode to select the reverse mode Insert the tape to be recorded on into DeckPress REC/REC Mute to start recording To stop dublbing Press Press . REC/REC Mute to start recordingPress Sync DUB once or twice to start recording To stop dubbingTo add tracks from other discs to the edit program To stop recordingTo clear the edit program Press + or repeatedly ProgrammedtrackPress the numbered buttons O-9to designate the tape length Repeat for the rest of the tracks for side aInsert the tape into Deck Press CD and load the discs Press CD EDIT/CHECK twiceConnect your microphones to MIC 1 and MIC 2 jacks Vocal FADER/MULTIPLEX FunctionsPress CD and load the discs Press Prgm once Repeat to reserve other tracks Press 4 E to start playTo change the audible channel in Multiplex function To check the reserved tracks To view the clock when another display is in the displayTo switch to the 24-hour standard To add a reservation during playTo check the time remaining until the power turns off Press Sleep on the remote controlAdjust the volume according to your preference Adjust the volumePress Power to turn off the power Adjust the volume to minimumPress VIDEO/AUX CD Digital OUT Optical Power VIDEO/AUX Surround SpeakersWhen CD Digital OUT Optical jack is not being used Surround Speakers JacksCD Player Section GeneralTuner Section Cassette Deck SectionCopyright IHFInstalacion Solicite LAS Reparaciones ALPersonal DE Servicio Capacitado Anotacion del propletarioBasicas Conexiones Control Remoto Antes DE LA OperacionAjustes DEL Sonido Ecualizador Grafico Sintonizacion Manual Preajuste DE EmisorasCompruebe su sistema y Ios accesorios ImportanteSpeakers High Freq R Camecte el cable de alimentacion de CA a una toma de CA Conexion DE UNA Antena ExteriorConecte el plato giradiscos estereo a la unidad principal Conecte Ias antenas suministradasPara apagar la unidad + Epreset en el control remotoInsercidn de Ias pilas Para encender la unidadPulse Enter antes de que pasen 4 segundos Puesta DEL Modo DE Ahorro DE EnergiaSistema DE Super Woofer Incorporado Pulse ECODemo Para jugar el juego de demostracirhPara reiniciar et juego de demostracion Utilization de auriculares Pulse T-BASSPulse BBE Bass VOLSeleccion DE LA Curva DE Ecualizacion Deseada DE EcualizacionDE Ecualizackn PulseTUNER/BAND para seleccionar la banda de FM o de AM Seleccionar el modo de sintonizacion manualMono Tuner Preajuste Repita Ios pasos 1 yBand Mult JOG Tune Pres Pulse para iniciar la reproduction Insercion DE CintasReproduction DE UNA Cinta Pulse Tape y Iuego Apush Eject para abrir el PortacaseteESPAfiOL Acerca de Ias cintas de caseteDisc Direct JOG Preset~,pulse Disc ~ Direct Play HangeReproduction Aleatoria Reproduction Aleatoriai Repetition DE ReproductionPulse RANDOM/REPEAT del control remoto ChangeReproduction CON Salto DE Secciones EN Blanco Ajuste DEL Sonido Durante LA Grabacion Para detener el copiado PreparationPulse una o dos veces Sync DUB para iniciar la grabacion VzlEdition Para detener la grabacionInserte la cinta en la platina Para aiiadir canciones de otros discos a un programa dePara cambiar el programa de cada cara Pulse Disc Direct PLAY, y pulse uno de IosPrograme Ias canciones para la cara B Para detener la grabacionConecte sus microfonos a Ias tomas MIC Iy FUNCIONES’’D’E Desvanecimiento DE VOZ/MULTIPLEXPara cambiar el canal audible en la funcion multiplex Pulse CD y cargue Ios discos Pulse Prgm una vezPulse Enter Multi JOG ~TIMER VOLPrepare la fuente Ajuste el volumenPulse Power para desconectar la alimentacion Ajuste el volumen al minimoOptical Tomas Surround SpeakersPulse VIDEO/AUX CD Digital OUTSeccion DE LA Platina Solo sale sonido de un altavozGeneralidades Seccion DEL SintonizadorDerechos DE Autor Cordon d’alimentation secteur Operations DE Base Lecture Continue TelecommandeSON Reglages Audio Egaliseur Graphique Accord Manuel Prereglage DE StationsAvant de brancher Ie cordon d’alimentation secteur Verifiez la chaine et Ies accessoiresRaccordez I’enceinte droite a I’appareil principal Raccordez I’enceinte gauche a I’appareilExterieure Raccordez Ie tourne-disque stereo a I’appareil principalRaccordez Ies antennes fournies PHONO, VIDEO/AUX OU CD Appuyez sur Enter clans Ies quatre secondes Mise EN Service DU Mode EconomieSysteme a HAUT-PARLEUR Infragrave Integre Appuyez sur ECOPour reinitialiser Ie jeu Pour jouer Ie jeu de demonstrationUtilisation d’un casque Appuyez surT-BASSAppuyer sur BBE AssAppuyez sur GEQ Freq LOW ’EGALISATION ProgrammedReglage Manuel D’UNE Nouvelle Courbe D’EGALISATION Memorisation DES Nouvelles Courbes D’EGALISATIONQuand une emission FM st6reo contient des parasites Appuyez 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 affichePour selectionner un numero de prereglage Appuyez sur 1I SET pour enregistrer la stationRepetez Ies etapes 1 et Appuyez surTUNER/BAND pour seiectionner une gammeQuand il y a des cassettes en place clans Ies deux platines Pour st$lectionner un mode d’inversion sur la platineLecture D’UNE Cassette Appuyer sur 4 pour demarrer la lecturePage Disc Change Random Repeat Appuyez sur +- pour demarrer la lecture Appuyez sur CD Blank Skip de I’appareil principalAppuyez sur REC/REC Mute pour commencer Appuyer sur REV Mode pour selectionner Ie mode d’inversionReglage 6U SONPEN’’DANT ’ENREGISTREMENT Inserez la cassette a enregistrer clans la platine‘$!.% Appuyez sur TAPE/DECK 1/2 pour selectionner La platineAppuyez sur REC/REC Mute pour commencer ’enregistrement Pour arr~ter la copie Appuyer surAppuyez sur CD EDIT/CHECK pour selectionner la face a Ou B Specifier la duree de la cassetteAppuyez sur Ies touches numeriques O a 9 pour Pour verifier I’ordre des numeros des plages programmersInserez la cassette clans la platine Repetez Ietape 5 pour Ie reste des plages de la face aAppuyez sur Disc Direct Play et sur 2, puis sur +10 et O @ Reductionautomatiquedes voix MultiplexBranchez Ies microphones sur Ies prises MIC Et MIC Quand Ies microphonesne sent pas utilisesCDKARAOKEdefile sur I’afficheur Pourajouter une reservationpendant la lecture Poureffacer toutes ies reservationsAppuyez sur Enter ou Il Appuyez sur Sleep de la telecommande TimerTournez la Enregistrement Programme Appuyez sur VI DEO/AUX Prises VIDEO/AUXPrise CD Digital OUT Optical Prises Surround SpeakersSection Lecteur CD GeneralitiesSection Tuner Section Platine a CassetteDroits D’AUTEUR Page Page Page/Pagina/Page Name/Nombre/Nom Page/PaginalPage

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.