Aiwa NSX-A909 Preparations, Sound, Radio Reception, Tape Playback, CD Playing, Recording, General

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4Extension cord —To help prevent electric shock, do not use a polarized AC power plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the polarized plug can be completely inserted to prevent exposure of the blades of the plug.

5\iVhen not in use — Unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet if the unit will not be used for several months or more. \Mhen the cord is plugged in, a small amount of current continues to flow to the unit, even when the power is turned off

Ouitdoor Antenna

1 Power lines — When connecting an outdoor antenna, make :;ure it is located away from power h&3.

2Outdoor antenna grounding — Be sure the antenna system is properly grounded to provide protection against unexpected voltage surges or static electricity build-up. Article 810 of the National E~lectrical Code, AN S1/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

T%/ --ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

PRECAUTIONS

 

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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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RHYrHM PLAY FUNCTION (BEAT MASTER)

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GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

 

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DSP SURROUND

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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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-’=J%32EETRSAl EDIT RECORDING

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DUBBING A TAPE MANUALLY

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DUBBING THE WHOLE TAPE

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ELECTRODE SYSTEM

 

 

 

 

 

(NEC ART 250 PART H)

PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING

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NEC.NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL CODE

 

 

 

Maintenance

 

 

KARAOKE

 

 

Clean the

unit only as

recommended

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MICF1OPHONE MIXING

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Instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KARAOKE PROGRAM

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Damage Reauirirw Service

I+ave the units serviced by a qualified service technician if:

-The AC power cord or plug has been damaged

-Foreign objects or liquid have gotten 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

~ NOT ATTEMPTTO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.

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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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

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Contents Page Owner’s record InstallationElectric Power AC power cordRadio Reception Clock and TimerPreparations SoundConnect the right speaker to the main unit Check your system and accessoriesBefore connecting the AC cord SpeakersAntennas To connect other optional ecfuiprnent + FM feeder Connect the supplied antennasConnect the AC cord to an AC outlet AntennaLLmm&-.= When to replace the batteriesUsing the remote control To turn the power offSuper T-BASS System Turn Multi JOG to select the desired rhythm pattern To change the volume level of the selected rhythm patternPress Rhythm To change the tempo of the selected rhythm patternSetting a NEW Equalization Curve Manually Selecting the Programmed Equalization CurvePress GEQ LOW Set a new equalization curve with HIGH, LOW, and Multi JOG Within 4 seconds, press EnterTo select the stored equalization curve Setting a NEW DSP Surround Sound Manually To search for a station quickly Auto Search To change the AM tuning intervalWhen an FM stereo broadcast contains noise Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select the desired band‘~,~j~ g Selecting a preset number on the main unitTo clear a preset station Repea’lt steps 1Press 4 to start play When tapes are loaded in both decksTo select a reverse mode deck 2 only Cassette holderAbout cassette tapes HilUSIIC SensorReplacing discs during play Selecting a track with the remote controlLoading Discs To Dlav one disc only. press Disc Direct PlayPress Numbered buttons +1 O to program Track Press Prgm twice in stop modePress Dolby NR to turn Dolby NR on or off Press REV Mode to select the reverse modeInserting Blank Spaces Insert the tape to be recorded on into deckPress Sync DUB once or twice to start recording Press Dolby NR to turn off the Dolby NRPre!ss Tape Deck 1/2 to select deck Press O REC/REC Mute to start recordingTo add tracks from other discs to the edit program Press REC/REC Mute to start recording on First SidePress CD and load the discs Press CD EDIT/CHECK once To clear the edit programTo check the order of the programmed track numbers Remote control to program a trackRepeat for the rest of the tracks for side a Press Disc Direct Play 1-3 to select a discConnect your microphones to MIC 1 and MIC 2 jacks Repeat to reserve other tracks Press -4 F to start play To disdav the current time To switch to the 24-hour standardTo check the time remaining until the power is turned off To cancel the sleep timerTo cancel timelr standby mode temporarily Press + Down or * UP to select a source, then press 1I SETPrepare the source Play the connected equipment VIDEO/AUX JacksMD Jacks Press VIDEO/AUX or MDThere is no sound To clean the cabinetTo clean the heads and tape paths To resetGeneral Power Requirements Output sound pressure level 87 dB/W/m Dimensions W x H x DWeight Signal-to-noise ratioPage Enerctia electrica CondensationPeriodos de no utilization Desenchufe el cable de No Trate DE Reparar LA Unidad Usted MismoOPERAClONES Cable de altavoz negro/blanco Compruebe su sistema y Ios accesoriosAntes de conectar el cable de alimentacion de CA Conecte el altavoz izquierdo a la unidad principal+4% Lnsercion de Ias pilas Hi==Demoetracion del juego Control DE!‘VOLUMENLPara cancelar la demostracion del juego Sistema Super T-BASSPara cambiar el tempo del patron de ritmo seleccionado Para Seleccionar UN Patron DE RitmoPulse Rhythm Gire Multi JOG para seleccionar el patron de ritmo deseadoEcualizacion Programada Ajuste del sonido durante la grabacion+ ROCK- POP~JAZZ~CLASSI C+-+ Latin Ajuste una curva de ecualizacion nueva con Memorization DE Curvas DE Ecualizacion NuevasHIGH, LOW y Multi JOG Pulse Enter antes de aue pasen 4 sequndosPara ajustar el nivel de la realimentacion Ajjste Manualde UN NuevoDSP Sijrround Surround Fihlivel de realimentacionPara buscar rapidamente una emisora busqueda automatic FM AMPulse + Down o + UP para seleccionar una emisora Para cambiar el intervalo de sintonizacion de AM~~@ Sintonizacion Mediante Numero DE PREAJUSTE~Repita Ios pasos 1 y Seleccionar Un numero De preajusteInsercion DE Cintas Pulse Tape y a Eject para abrir el portacasetePulse E para iniciar la reproduction Inserte cintas en Ias platinas 1 y Las cintas de 120 minutes o mas son extremadamenteSistema Dolby NR Para reproducer con el control remoto Para rewoducir uno o dos discos, ponga Ios discos en IasPara retxoducir Todos Ios Discos Del ComDartimiento Pulse b Para rerxoducir un disco solamente, pulse Disc Direct PlayDisc Direct DE ReproductionInsercion DE Espacios SIN Grabar Para ajustar Dolby NR cuando reproduzca la cinta Copiada Pulse Tape Deck 1/2 para seleccionar la platinaPulse una o dos veces Sync DUB para iniciar la Para detener el copiadoDisc Andomi Epeat Para detener la grabacionPara borrar el programa de edition Tiempo de Ias cintas de casete y tiempo de editionPara borrar el programa de edition Pulse Recirec Mute para iniciar la grabacionPara cambiar el programa de cada cara Pulse CD EDIT/CHECK para seleccionar la cara a o B, y pulseMicrofonos recomendados Conecte sus microfonos a las tomas MIC 1 y MICPara cambiar el tiempo de retardo del eco Cuando no utilice Ios microfonosPara saltar una cancith Para Ailadir una reserva durante la reproductionPara Comprobar as canciones reservadas Para detener la reproductionSi parpadea la visualization del reloj Pulse una vez CLOCK/TIMER y Iuego pulsePara cancelar el temporizador para dormir Para cambiar al modo de 24 horasPrepare la fuente de sonido Pulse Power para apagar la unidad despues deHaber ajustado el volumen y el tono SETPulse VIDEO/AUX o MD Tomas VIDEO/AUXToma CD Digital OUT Optical Tomas Line OUTSeccion DE LA Platina Sistema de altavoces SX-WNA909 Page Eneraie electriaue Releve du proprietaireLecture DE Disqijes Compacts SONReception Radio Lecture DE CassettesEnceintes Contr61er la chaine et Ies accessoires Connecter I’enceinte droite a I’appareil principalAvant de brancher Ie cordon secteur Brancher Ie cordon secteur a une prise de Courant Connecter Ies antennes fourniesPour mettre I’appareil sous tension Utilisation de la telecommandeMise en place des piles Quand remplacer Ies pilesPour reinitialiser la demonstration de jeu Demonstration de jeuPour annuler la demonstration de jeu Utilisation de la demonstration de jeuPour changer Ie tempo du type de rythme selectionne Appuyer sur RythmPour annuler la fonction generation de rythme Pour redemarrer la fonction generation de rythmeSelection D’UNE Courbe ’EGALISATION Programmed Coljrbe IyegalisationAppuyer sur 3EQ LOW Quand la source musicale est monophonique Regler une nouvelle courbe d’egalisation avecDans Ies auatre secondes, appuyer sur Enter HIGH, LOW et Multi JOGSurround DSP L+FI mode d’entreePolur regler Ie niveau de retraction Pour selectionner Ie son Surround DSP memoris6Appuyer sur +4 Down ou UP pour selectionner une station Quand une emission FM stereo presente des parasitesPouw selectionner une station Ensuite, appuyer sur + DIRECTION/PRESET a plusieursAppuyer sur 1II SET pour memoriser la station Rep6%er Ies etapes 1 etAppuyer sur 4 pour demarrer la lecture $- --- ----JAu sujet des cassettes Ruban magnetique des cassettes de 120 minutesFi~ce a Changement de disques pendant la lecture Pour commander la lecture avec la telecommandeSelection d’une plage avec la telecommande Pour Iire un ou deux disaues, mettre Ies disques sur IesAppuyer deux fois sur Prgm clans Ie mode arr6t Appuyer SurDisc Direct Play Appuyer sur REC/REC Mute pour demarrer I’effacement Appuyer sur REV Mode pour selectionner e mode d’inversionAppuyer sur REC/REC Mute pour demarrer ’enregistrement Pour effacer un enregistrementAppuyer sur Tape Deck 1/2 pour selectionner la platine Appuyer sur 0 REC/REC Mute pour demarrer l’enregistrernentAppuyer sur Tape Pour arr&er I’enregistrement Du montageDuree des cassettes et temps du montage Pour changer Ile programme de chaque face R6peter l’6tape 5 pour Ie reste des plages de la face aAppuyer sw @ REC/REC Mute pour demarrer I’enregistrement Pour controller I’ordre des numeros des plages programmersBrancher les microphones aux prises MIC 1 et Source sonore@ Annulation Pour annuler la lecture programmed, appuyer sur Clear Pour arr&er la lecture AppuyersurPour controller Ie temps restant jusqu’a la mise hors Pour afficher I’heure courantePour passer au format de 24 heures Si I’affichage de I’horloge clignotePour annuler provisoirement Ie mode attente de minuterile Preparer la sourcePour contrder l’heure et la source specifiers Quand la prise CD Digital OUT Optical n’est pas utilisee Appuyer sur VIDEO/AUX ou MDPour connecter un tourne-disque Pour regler Ie niveau sonore de la source externeLe son ne sort que par une enceinte Nt?ttoyage du coffretNettoyage des t~tes et des chemins de bande II n’y a pas de sonPartie lecteur de disques compacts Reducteur DE Bruit DolbyDroits D’AUTEUR Page Page Page Clear ~ Disc Direct PLAY1-3OPEN/CLOSE CD EDIT/CHECK

NSX-A909 specifications

The Aiwa NSX-A909 is a compact stereo system that gained popularity for its robust sound quality and advanced features. This model, a part of Aiwa's late 90s lineup, reflects a blend of style and functionality, designed to cater to both casual listeners and audiophiles alike.

One of the standout features of the Aiwa NSX-A909 is its dual cassette decks, which allow for recording, playback, and dubbing from one tape to another. This function was particularly appealing during the cassette era, enabling users to create mixtapes or duplicate their favorite albums with ease. The system also supports a variety of cassette formats, providing versatility for users with diverse tape collections.

The NSX-A909 is equipped with a powerful amplifier that delivers rich, dynamic sound. With a power output of 100 watts RMS, it can fill a room with clear, vibrant audio. The system includes a set of well-designed speakers that reproduce sound accurately across a wide frequency range, ensuring that bass is deep and punchy while treble remains crisp and clear.

In addition to cassette playback, the NSX-A909 features a CD player capable of handling standard CDs, providing users with the ability to enjoy their digital music collections. The CD player incorporates technologies such as anti-shock protection, which minimizes skips and interruptions during playback, making it ideal for active environments.

Another notable technology found in the Aiwa NSX-A909 is its FM/AM tuner, equipped with preset stations for quick access to favorite radio channels. This feature encourages exploration of radio broadcasts, from music to talk shows, expanding the listening experience beyond personal collections.

The design aesthetics of the NSX-A909 are also noteworthy. With a sleek, modern look, the system complements any living space while being user-friendly. The front panel is intuitively laid out, with clearly labeled controls for easy access to functions like play, pause, and skip.

Additional features include a graphic equalizer that allows users to customize audio settings to their personal preferences, enhancing the listening experience tailored to individual tastes. The remote control adds convenience, enabling users to operate the system from a distance.

Overall, the Aiwa NSX-A909 is a versatile, well-rounded stereo system that encapsulates the best of late 90s audio technology. With its blend of cassette, CD, and radio playback capabilities, combined with powerful sound and user-friendly features, it remains a nostalgic piece of audio equipment for those who appreciate quality sound and retro functionality.
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