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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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CD Stereo System
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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NSX-D20
NSX-D22
MODE D'EMPLOI
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely before Ventilation - The unit should be situated with adequate space To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating Instructions around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured. Allow 10 this appliance to rain or moisture. for future reference. All warnings and cautions in the Operating cm clearance from the rear and the top of the un
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, Lightning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......... 2 integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of For added protection for this unit receiver during a lightning fire or electric shock. storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods PREPARATIONS ................................... 4 of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna PARTS AND CONTROLS ...............
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PREPARATIONS 3 Connect the supplied antennas. To position the surround speakers (only for NSX-D22) Connection Strip off the insulation of the FM antenna with twisting Position the surround speakers behind the listening area to Plug in the AC power cord to the AC power outlet after all other the cord. make the most of the surround effect. connections are made. Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75 Ω terminal without the 2 mark and the AM antenna to the AM LOOP 1 Connect the front speakers. terminal
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PARTS AND CONTROLS Remote control Main unit: rear * This illustration is only for NSX-D22. Detach the battery compartment lid at the rear of the remote 1 AM LOOP, FM 75 Ω terminals control and insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with correct There are no SURROUND SPEAKERS jacks on CX-ND20 Plug in the supplied AM and FM antennas here. polarity. for NSX-D20. 2 VIDEO/AUX jacks Accepts analog sound signals from external equipment. Connect using an optional connecting cable with RCA En phono plugs (re
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Main unit: front TIMER DISPLAY Enters timer setting mode. Selects a spectrum analyzer display. 3 SYNC DUB TREBLE Starts dubbing a whole tape. Enhances high frequency sound. En wREC/REC MUTE T-BASS Starts recording. Emphasizes low frequency sound. 4aPAUSE/SET 6 DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 CD and Tape: pauses playback. Selects a CD tray. Radio: stores the received station to preset. DISC CHANGE sSTOP/CLEAR Rotates the CD trays. CD and Tape: stops playback. zCD OPEN/CLOSE Radio: clears a station preset. O
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Remote control 3 The numbered buttons take on these functions when pressed 5 DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 together with SHIFT held down: 6 SHIFT CD EDIT/CHECK Hold down when pressing a numbered button to change Displays the remaining playback time of a CD when its function to that printed above the number. pressed during playback. En e.g.) Enters AI Edit Recording or Programed Edit Recording "Press SHIFT+SLEEP on the remote control" indicates mode when pressed during stop. "Hold down SHIFT and press '5'
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ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE OPERATIONS DEMO If the clock has not been set, a DEMO appears on the display when the unit is turned off. To deactivate and activate the DEMO Press DEMO/ECO when the unit is turned off. En Spectrum analyzer display You can change the spectrum analyzer display. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to select one of the three spectrum analyzer displays. - NORMAL: Displays the fluctuation from low frequencies to high ones - BASS : Displays the fluctuation of low frequencies only - LEVEL: Disp
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ECO mode Dimmer Setting the clock Reduces power consumption with the following operations, etc. Adjusts the brightness of the display. 1 Press CLOCK on the remote control. When the unit is turned off, you can also press aSET. 1 Press DEMO/ECO twice when the unit is turned - The unit blacks out when the unit is turned off. Only the red on, and then within 4 seconds press ENTER. 2 Press f or g to set the time. indicator lights up. (Only when the clock is set.) Each press changes the time in 1-minu
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CD OPERATIONS To replace disc(s) during playback without interruption While one disc is being played back, press DISC CHANGE so that the compartment opens, replace disc(s) with other one(s), and press DISC CHANGE to close the compartment. Random/Repeat playback En Random playback plays all the tracks on one desired disc or all the discs in random order. Repeat playback plays all the tracks repeatedly on one desired disc or all the discs. 1 Press SHIFT+RANDOM/REPEAT repeatedly on the remote contr
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To check the program Notes on CDs Programed playback Press f or g repeatedly during stop. The track number •Do not place more than one disc on one tray. Plays back up to 30 selected tracks in programed order. and program number are displayed in succession. •Do not tilt the unit with discs loaded. 1 Press SHIFT+PROGRAM on the remote control • The unit may not play a CD-R/RW disc recorded on personal To clear the program during stop. computers or certain kinds of CD-R/RW recorders. Press s during
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RADIO OPERATIONS Tuning in to preset stations On the unit 1 Press TUNER/BAND to select a band. 2 Press cPRESET repeatedly or turn MULTI JOG. With each press, the station with the succeeding preset number is tuned in. En On the remote control 1 Press BAND to select a band. 2 Press the numbered buttons for the preset number of your desired station. -To select preset number 20, press +10, +10 and 0. -To select preset number 15, press +10 and 5. • Pressing cPRESET repeatedly can also select the pres
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Adjustments Dynamic Integrated Neo Amplifier Antennas is a brand-new amplifier system where clear mid-to-high range Keep antennas away from metallic objects, electrical equipment frequency sound, as well as rich low frequency sound, can be and cords. reproduced and listeners can enjoy the close-to-original sound FM antenna: Extend fully and position for the best reception. with less distortion at either high or low volume levels. If receiving condition is poor, connect optional outdoor antenna t
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TAPE OPERATIONS To play back type II (High position) tapes Turn MULTI JOG until "SOFT" is displayed while playing a type II tape. Then, the unit provides the optimum playback sound for type II tapes. To eject the tape Press zPUSH EJECT after the deck stops completely. En Notes on cassettes •Use of 120-minute or longer tapes is not recommended since they are extremely thin and easily deformed or damaged. •Take up any slack in the tape with a pencil or similar tool before use. Slack tape may jam i
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3 Press wREC/REC MUTE to start recording. To erase a tape 4 Press DISC DIRECT PLAY 1-3 to select a disc. When recording a CD or tape, playback starts 1 Insert the tape in DECK 2. Set the tape to the desired point if 5 Press the numbered buttons on the remote automatically. needed. control to enter the length of the recording tape. When recording input from connected equipment, 2Press TAPE/DECK 1/2 to select "T2". 10 to 99 minutes can be specified. manually start playback of the source. 3 Press w
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8 Press SHIFT+CD EDIT/CHECK on the remote To prevent accidental erasure Programed Edit Recording control to switch back to side A. Break off the plastic tab of the cassette tape with a screwdriver As you program the CD tracks to record, Programed Edit or other pointed tool. To record on the tape again, cover the 9 Press wREC/REC MUTE to start recording on Recording displays the remaining recording time for each side detection slot with adhesive tape. side A. of the tape, so you can easily select
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SOUND ADJUSTMENTS En Super T-BASS TREBLE Emphasizes low frequencies for a powerful sound. Enhances high frequency for sound clarity . Press T-BASS repeatedly to select one of the three Press TREBLE repeatedly to select one of the three emphasis levels (1-3) or the off position (0). enhancement levels (1-3) or the off position (0). •When the sound becomes distorted with the T-BASS effect, •When the sound becomes distorted with the TREBLE effect, cancel it. cancel it. 17
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TIMER OPERATIONS 5 Press f or g to adjust the volume level for timed playback, then press aSET or ENTER. Adjustable range: 0 to 16 6 Prepare the source. To play CD(s), load disc(s). To play the radio, select the band and tune in to the desired station. En To play a tape, insert the tape and select the deck. To play external equipment connected to the VIDEO/AUX jacks, set an external timer for the equipment so that its playback begins at the same time. 7 Press POWER 6STANDBY/ON to turn the unit o
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To display the timer setting Timer recording Press TIMER. Timer recording is available only for TUNER and VIDEO/AUX The timer-on time, the source and the timer-activated duration (with an external timer) sources. are displayed for 6 seconds. 1 Press TIMER (SHIFT+TIMER on the remote Tip: Timer setting can be displayed even while the unit is turned control) repeatedly until "5REC" appears on the display. off, and at that time if you press ENTER or a within 6 seconds En after TIMER is pressed, you
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REFERENCE Condensation Care and maintenance Troubleshooting Moisture may form on the CD pickup lens when: Occasional care and maintenance of the unit and the software If your unit fails to perform properly, check the following guide •The unit is moved from a cold spot to a warm spot are needed to optimize the performance of your unit. and the relevant sections of the Operating Instructions. •The heating system has just been turned on •The unit is used in a very humid room To clean the cabinet Th
