Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product XR-FA500 Aiwa
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Micro Hi-Fi Component System 4-247-459-21 030108AMI-H-B XR-F A500.
2 W ARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only . Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
3 TA BLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS .................................... 2 PREP ARA TIONS ................................... 4 PA R TS AND CONTROLS ......................... 5 ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE OPERA TION .......... 7 CD OPERA TIONS ...................
4 Remote commander Detach the battery compartment lid at the rear of the remote commander and insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with correct polarity . R6(AA) • Replace the batteries with new ones when the operational distance between the remote commander and main unit becomes shorter .
5 PA RTS AND CONTROLS Main unit: front Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. 1 4 2 3 6 7 8 9 5 1 POWER 6 ST ANDBY/ON (7) Switches the unit on and off (standby). ECO (7) Sets the ECO mode on or off. RDS (10-12) Activates RDS features.
6 Remote commander Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. 1 4 5 6 7 9 8 ! @ # 0 2 3 Buttons with the same or similar names on the main unit basically have the same function. 1 POWER (7) 2 1–10/0, >10 (8, 10) CD: selects a track of the specified number .
7 ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE OPERA TION ECO CLOCK POWER DIMMER SHIFT E CD , TUNER/ BAND , d TA PE, AU X f , g POWER 6 ST ANDBY/ON E CD , TUNER/ BAND , d TA PE, AU X ENTER f , g ECO mode Reduces power consumption in standby mode with the following operations. Press ECO.
8 This unit plays back finalized CD-R/RW discs as well as audio CDs. Playing a CD 1 Press z OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc compartment. Place a disc with the label side up. Then close the disc compartment by pressing z OPEN/CLOSE. • When loading an 8-cm disc, place it on the inner circle of the tray .
9 Programmed play Plays back up to 30 selected tracks in programmed order . 1 In stop mode, press SHUFFLE/PROGRAM on the remote repeatedly so that " PRGM " indicator is displayed. 2 Press the numbered buttons on the remote to program a track.
10 RADIO OPERA TIONS Manual tuning 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select a band. The unit switches to the tuner from any other function and alternates between FM and AM. 2 Press f or g repeatedly to tune in a station. " TUNE " is displayed when a station is tuned in.
11 RDS features RDS (Radio Data System) is a broadcasting service which allows FM stations to send additional information along with the regular radio signal.
12 PTY Search The unit can search for a station broadcasting your desired PTY easily . To do so, you need to preset every available station in advance since the unit searches only the preset stations. 1 Press RDS repeatedly until the program type of the currentry tuned station is displayed.
13 SOUND ADJUSTMENTS V olume Tu rn VOLUME (press VOLUME + , - on the remote). Adjust from 0 (minimum) to 30 and MAX (maximum). Muting Press MUTING on the remote.
14 T APE PLA YBACK Playback Use only type I (normal) tapes. 1 Press z PUSH EJECT to open the cassette holder . 2 Insert the tape. Insert with the exposed side down, and press z PUSH EJECT to close the cassette holder . 3 Press d T APE (REC MUTING) ( d T APE on the remote) to start play .
15 To record radio programs and external equipment Use only type I (normal) tapes. 1 Press z PUSH EJECT to open the cassette holder . 2 Insert the recordable tape. 3 Hold down SHIFT and press REV MODE on the remote repeatedly to select the reverse mode.
16 TIMER OPERA TIONS Sleep timer Tu rn s of f the unit automatically after a specified time. Press SLEEP on the remote. " SLEEP " flashes in the display .
17 Ti mer recording Timer recording is available only for TUNER sources. 1 Hold down SHIFT and press TIMER on the remote repeatedly so that " 5 " and " REC " are displayed. 2 Within 6 seconds, press ENTER. " ON TIME " is displayed.
18 REFERENCE T roubleshooting If your unit fails to perform properly , check the following guide and the relevant sections of the Operating Instructions. First check that the AC power cord and the speakers are connected cor r ectly and fir mly . Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Aiwa dealer .
19 Resetting the unit If an unusual condition occurs in the display window or the cassette deck, reset the unit as follows: 1P ress POWER to turn off the power . If the power cannot be turned off, disconnect the AC power cord, then plug it in again. 2 Hold down s and press POWER on the main unit.
20 Specifications MAIN UNIT CX-LF A500 TUNER FM tuning range 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz FM usable sensitivity (IHF) 16.8 dBf FM antenna terminal 75 Ω (unbalanced) AM tuning range 531 kHz to 1602 kHz AM usable sensitivity 350 µV/m AM antenna Loop antenna AMPLIFIER Power output Rated: 16 W + 16 W(6 ohms, T .
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