Page 2 - WARNING; PRECAUTIONS
2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not exposethe 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, suchas a bookcase or built-in cabinet. This appliance is classifieda...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS .................................... 2 PREPARATIONS ................................... 4 PARTS AND CONTROLS ......................... 5 ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE OPERATION .......... 7 CD OPERATIONS .................................. 8 TUNER OPERATIONS ........................
Page 4 - PREPARATIONS
4 Remote commander Detach the battery compartment lid at the rear of the remotecommander and insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with correctpolarity. R6(AA) • Replace the batteries with new ones when the operational distance between the remote commander and main unitbecomes shorter. • Remove the batt...
Page 5 - PARTS AND CONTROLS
5 PARTS AND CONTROLS Main unit: front Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. 1 4 23 67 8 9 5 1 POWER 6 STANDBY/ON (7) Switches the unit on and off (standby). ECO (7) Sets the ECO mode on or off. RDS (10-12) Activates RDS features. 2 PHONES jack Plug in optional headphones set with ...
Page 6 - Remote commander; PRESET
6 Remote commander Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. 1 4567 9 8 !@# 0 2 3 Buttons with the same or similar names on the main unitbasically have the same function. 1 POWER (7) 2 1–10/0, >10 (8, 10) CD: selects a track of the specified number.Tuner: tunes in the station with ...
Page 7 - ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE OPERATION; ECO mode; Setting the clock; Power; Dimmer
7 ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE OPERATION ECO CLOCK POWER DIMMER SHIFT E CD, TUNER/ BAND, d TAPE, AUX f , g POWER 6 STANDBY/ON E CD, TUNER/BAND, d TAPE, AUX ENTER f , g ECO mode Reduces power consumption in standby mode with the followingoperations. Press ECO. Each press of the button changes the mode as follo...
Page 8 - Playing a CD; CD OPERATIONS; Shuffle play; Repeat play
8 This unit plays back finalized CD-R/RW discs as well as audioCDs. Playing a CD 1 P r e s s z O P E N / C L O S E t o o p e n t h e d i s c compartment. Place a disc with the label side up. Then close the disccompartment by pressing z OPEN/CLOSE. • When loading an 8-cm disc, place it on the inner c...
Page 9 - Programmed play
9 Programmed play Plays back up to 30 selected tracks in programmed order. 1 In stop mode, press SHUFFLE/PROGRAM on theremote repeatedly so that " PRGM " indicator is displayed. 2 Press the numbered buttons on the remote toprogram a track. -To select the 15th track, press >10, 1 and 5.-To...
Page 10 - RADIO OPERATIONS; Manual tuning; Preset tuning; Manual presetting; Automatic presetting
10 RADIO OPERATIONS Manual tuning 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select a band. The unit switches to the tuner from any other functionand 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. " 1 " is display...
Page 11 - RDS features; Tuning in preset stations
11 RDS features RDS (Radio Data System) is a broadcasting service which allowsFM stations to send additional information along with the regularradio signal.The additional information is derived from the features of RDSdescribed below. Program Service station name (PS) The station name is displayed a...
Page 13 - SOUND ADJUSTMENTS; Volume; Muting; Bass and treble; Adjustments
13 SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Volume Turn VOLUME (press VOLUME + , - on the remote). Adjust from 0 (minimum) to 30 and MAX (maximum). Muting Press MUTING on the remote. Playback continues without sound and " MUTING " appears in the display. BASS, TREBLE VOLUME TREBLE,BASS VOLUME + , - MUTING f , g f ...
Page 14 - TAPE PLAYBACK; Playback
14 TAPE PLAYBACK 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 TAPE (REC MUTING) ( d TAPE on the remote) to start play. Reading the indica...
Page 15 - To record a CD; TAPE RECORDING
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 theremote repeatedly to select the reverse mode. 4 Prepare the source. To record radio programs, ...
Page 16 - TIMER OPERATIONS; Sleep timer; Timer playback
16 TIMER OPERATIONS Sleep timer Turns off the unit automatically after a specified time. Press SLEEP on the remote. " SLEEP " flashes in the display. With each press, the timer duration changes as follows: AUTO 10 MIN...70 MIN OFF 90 MIN 80 MIN If you set to " AUTO ", the unit turns ...
Page 17 - Timer recording
17 Timer recording Timer recording is available only for TUNER sources. 1 Hold down SHIFT and press TIMER on the remoterepeatedly so that " 5 " and " REC " are displayed. 2 Within 6 seconds, press ENTER. " ON TIME " is displayed. 3 Press f or g to set the timer start hour, an...
Page 18 - REFERENCE; Troubleshooting; General; Care and maintenance
18 REFERENCE Troubleshooting If your unit fails to perform properly, check the following guideand the relevant sections of the Operating Instructions.First check that the AC power cord and the speakers areconnected correctly and firmly.Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Aiwa dealer. Ge...
Page 19 - CD player; Tape deck; Speakers
19 Resetting the unit If an unusual condition occurs in the display window or thecassette deck, reset the unit as follows:1 Press POWER to turn off the power. If the power cannot be turned off, disconnect the AC powercord, then plug it in again. 2 Hold down s and press POWER on the main unit. Everyt...
Page 20 - Specifications
20 Specifications MAIN UNIT CX-LFA500 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.H....
Page 21 - Sony Corporation
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