Aiwa Stereo System JAX N33 User Manual

4-253-931-11(2)  
Operating Instructions  
Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the  
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call  
upon your Aiwa dealer regarding this product.  
Model No. ______________  
Serial No. ______________  
©2004 Sony Corporation  
 
Table of Contents  
Adjusting the graphic equalizer and  
Viewing information about the disc in the  
Recording your favorite CD tracks on a  
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Discs that this system cannot  
play  
How to use this manual  
This manual mainly explains operations using  
the remote, but the same operations can also be  
performed using the buttons on the unit having  
the same or similar names.  
• CD-ROMs  
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in  
the following formats:  
– music CD format  
– MP3 format that conforms to ISO96601)  
Level 1/Level 2, Joliet or Multi Session2)  
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,  
card, heart).  
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.  
• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape,  
or a sticker still left on it.  
Playable discs  
You can play back the following discs on this  
system. Other discs cannot be played back.  
1)  
ISO9660 Format  
List of playable discs  
The most common international standard for the  
logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM.  
There are several specification levels. In Level 1,  
file names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than  
eight characters in the name, no more than three  
characters in the extension “.MP3”) and in capital  
letters. Folder names can be no longer than eight  
characters. There can be no more than eight nested  
folder levels. Level 2 specifications allow file  
names and folder names up to 31 characters long.  
Each folder can have up to 8 trees.  
Format of discs  
Disc logo  
Audio CDs  
CD-R/CD-RW  
(audio data/MP3  
files*)  
For Joliet in the expansion format (file and folder  
names can have up to 64 characters) make sure of  
the contents of the writing software, etc.  
* Except for JAX-N44/S44  
2)  
Multi Session  
This is a recording method that enables adding of  
data using the Track-At-Once method.  
Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called  
the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A  
Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions,  
with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out  
regarded as a single session.  
CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD  
data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks  
in session 2.  
Mixed CD: This format records data on the first  
track and audio (audio CD data) on the second and  
subsequent tracks of a session.  
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Notes on CD-R and CD-RW  
Music discs encoded with  
copyright protection  
technologies  
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played  
on this system depending upon the recording  
quality or physical condition of the disc, or  
the characteristics of the recording device.  
Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not  
been correctly finalized. For more  
information, see the operating instructions for  
the recording device.  
This product is designed to playback discs that  
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.  
Recently, various music discs encoded with  
copyright protection technologies are marketed  
by some record companies. Please be aware that  
among those discs, there are some that do not  
conform to the CD standard and may not be  
playable by this product.  
• Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may  
not be played back because of scratches, dirt,  
recording condition or the driver’s  
characteristics.  
Cautions when playing a disc  
that is recorded in Multi  
Session  
• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multi-  
session that have not ended by “closing the  
session” are not supported.  
• The system may be unable to play MP3  
format files that do not have the “.MP3”  
extension.  
• If the disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is  
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc, and  
playback continues until an MP3 session is  
encountered.  
• Attempting to play non-MP3 format files that  
have the “.MP3” extension may result in noise  
or malfunction.  
• If the disc begins with an MP3 session, it is  
recognized as an MP3 disc, and playback  
continues until a CD-DA (audio) session is  
encountered.  
• With formats other than ISO9660 level 1 and  
2, folder names or file names may not be  
displayed correctly.  
• The playback range of an MP3 disc is  
determined by the tree structure of files  
produced by analyzing of the disc.  
• A disc with a mixed CD format will be  
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc.  
• The following discs take a longer time to start  
playback.  
– a disc recorded with complicated tree  
structure.  
– a disc recorded in Multi Session.  
– a disc to which data can be added (non-  
finalized disc).  
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Getting Started  
Hooking up the system  
Perform the following procedures 1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and  
accessories. A model equipped with surround speakers are used for illustration purpose.  
AM loop antenna  
FM lead antenna  
Front speaker (right)  
Front speaker (left)  
R
L
R
L
+
+
Surround speaker* (right)  
Surround speaker* (left)  
* JAX-N88/PK88 only  
1 Connect the front speakers.  
2 Connect the surround speakers.  
(JAX-N88/PK88 only)  
Connect the right and left speaker cords to  
the SPEAKER (FRONT SPEAKER for  
JAX-N88/PK88) terminals as shown  
Connect the speaker cords to the  
SURROUND SPEAKER terminals as  
shown below.  
below.  
Insert only the stripped portion  
Insert only the stripped portion  
Red  
Blue  
R
L
R
L
+
Gray/Solid  
Gray/Solid  
(3)  
(3)  
Black  
Black  
Black/Stripe (#)  
Black/Stripe (#)  
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Note  
3 Connect the FM and AM antennas.  
Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords.  
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect  
it.  
4 For models with a voltage selector, set  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local  
power line voltage.  
Refer to the print on your system’s  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available  
settings.  
Plug type A  
AM loop antenna  
5 Connect the power cord to a wall  
Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally  
outlet.  
The demonstration appears in the display.  
When you press ?/1, the system turns on  
and the demonstration automatically ends.  
If the plug does not fit the wall socket,  
detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for  
models equipped with an adaptor).  
Plug type B  
AM loop antenna  
Inserting two R6 (size AA)  
batteries into the remote  
Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally  
Plug type C  
AM loop antenna  
Note  
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,  
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from  
battery leakage and corrosion.  
Tip  
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six  
months. When the remote no longer operates the  
system, replace both batteries with new ones.  
Extend the FM lead  
antenna horizontally  
North American model:  
Connect white side.  
Other models:  
Connect brown side.  
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Attaching the speaker pads  
(JAX-N88/N33/PK88/PK33  
only)  
Positioning the speakers  
(JAX-N88/PK88 only)  
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom  
of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and  
prevent them from slipping.  
1
Place the front speakers at an angle of  
45 degrees from your listening position.  
Front  
Front  
speaker  
(L)  
speaker  
(R)  
Front speaker (Left (4)/Right (4)) for JAX-N33/  
PK33  
Surround speaker (Left (4)/Right (4)) for JAX-  
N88/PK88  
45˚  
Surround  
speaker  
(L)  
Surround  
speaker  
(R)  
2
Place the surround speakers.  
When carrying this system  
Perform the following procedure to protect  
the CD mechanism.  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
20˚  
1 Make sure that all discs are removed  
Position the surround speakers within the  
respective gray ranges.  
from the system.  
2 Hold down CD, then press ?/1 until  
“STANDBY” appears.  
Positioning both surround speakers the  
same distance from the listening position is  
effective.  
After a few seconds later, “STANDBY”  
disappears and “LOCK” appears.  
3 Unplug the power cord.  
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Setting the clock  
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.  
1
2
3
Press ?/1 to turn on the system.  
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
Press . or > repeatedly to set the  
hour.  
4
5
Press ENTER.  
Press . or > repeatedly to set the  
minute.  
6
Press ENTER.  
The clock starts working.  
To adjust the clock  
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
2 Press . or > repeatedly to select  
“CLOCK SET”, then press ENTER.  
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6  
above.  
Notes  
• The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect  
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.  
• You cannot set the clock in Power Saving Mode  
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Playing a disc  
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play  
CD/MP3 – Play  
Loading a disc  
This system lets you play audio CDs and discs  
with MP3 audio tracks.  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on JAX-  
N44/S44.  
1
2
Press Z.  
Place a disc with the label side up on  
the disc tray.  
Example: When a disc is loaded  
Track number  
Playing time  
Disc tray Disc presence indicator  
number  
To insert additional discs, press DISC  
SKIP/EX-CHANGE to rotate the disc tray.  
1
Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to  
switch the function to CD.  
3
Notes  
Press Z again to close the disc tray.  
• Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this  
may cause malfunction.  
• Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your  
finger, as this may cause malfunction.  
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2
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop  
mode until the mode you want appears  
in the display.  
Other Operations  
To  
Do this  
Stop play  
Pause  
Press x.  
Select  
To play  
Press X. Press again to resume  
ALL DISCS  
(Normal Play)  
All discs in the disc tray  
continuously.  
play.  
Select a track  
Press . or > repeatedly (or  
turn AMS operation dial on the  
unit).  
1DISC  
(Normal Play)  
The tracks on the disc you  
have selected in original  
order.  
Select an album Press ALBUM – or + repeatedly  
of MP3 after step 2.  
Find a point in a Keep pressing m or M during  
ALBM  
(Normal Play)  
All MP3 audio tracks in the  
album on the disc you have  
selected in original order.  
When playing a non-MP3  
disc, Album Play performs  
the same operation as 1DISC  
Play.  
track*  
playback and release it at the  
desired point.  
Select a disc in  
stop mode  
Press DISC SKIP (or DISC 1 – 3  
or DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on  
the unit).  
ALL DISCS  
The tracks on all discs in  
Switch to CD  
function from  
other function  
Press DISC 1 – 3 on the unit  
(Automatic Source Selection).  
SHUF (Shuffle random order.  
Play)  
1DISC SHUF  
(Shuffle Play)  
The tracks on the disc you  
have selected in random  
order.  
Exchange other Press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE  
discs while  
playing  
on the unit.  
ALBM SHUF  
(Shuffle Play)  
The MP3 audio tracks in the  
album on the disc you have  
selected in random order.  
When playing a non-MP3  
disc, Album Shuffle Play  
performs the same operation  
as 1DISC SHUF Play.  
Remove a disc  
Press Z on the unit.  
* You may not be able to search between multiple files.  
Also, the time may not be displayed correctly for  
some files.  
PGM  
The tracks on the disc in the  
(Program Play) order you want them to be  
3
Press N.  
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Notes  
• You cannot change the play mode during playback.  
• Some time may be needed to start playback of discs  
recorded in complex configurations such as many  
layers.  
Playing repeatedly  
— Repeat Play  
You can play all the tracks or a single track on a  
disc repeatedly.  
MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on JAX-  
N44/S44.  
• When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the  
tracks on that disc. If there are many albums or non-  
MP3 audio tracks on the disc, it may take a long time  
for play to begin or for the next MP3 audio track to  
start play.  
Press REPEAT until “REP” or “REP1”  
appears.  
• Do not save unnecessary albums or tracks other than  
MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP3 listening.  
We recommend that you do not save other types of  
tracks or unnecessary albums on a disc that has MP3  
audio tracks.  
REP: For all the tracks on a disc up to five times.  
REP1: For a single track only.  
To cancel Repeat Play  
Press REPEAT repeatedly until both “REP” and  
“REP1” disappear.  
• An album that does not include an MP3 audio track  
is skipped.  
• Maximum album number: 150 (including root  
folder)  
Notes  
• The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks and  
albums that can be contained on a single disc is 255.  
• Playback is possible up to 8 levels.  
• MP3 audio tracks are played back in the order that  
they are recorded on the disc.  
• You cannot select “REP” and “ALL DISCS SHUF”  
at the same time.  
• When you select “REP1”, that track is repeated  
endlessly until “REP1” is canceled.  
• Depending on the encoding/writing software,  
recording device, or the recording media used at the  
time an MP3 audio track is recorded, you may  
encounter such problems as disabled playback,  
sound interruptions, and noise.  
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6
7
Program additional tracks.  
To program Repeat steps  
Creating your own  
program  
Other tracks on the 4 and 5  
same disc  
Other tracks on  
other discs  
3 to 5  
— Program Play  
You can make a program of up to 25 steps from  
all the discs in the order you want to play them.  
You can synchro record the programmed tracks  
onto a cassette tape (page 19).  
MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on JAX-  
N44/S44.  
Press N.  
Program Play starts.  
Other Operations  
To  
Do this  
Cancel Program  
Play  
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly  
in stop mode until “PGM”  
disappears.  
1
2
3
Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to  
switch the function to CD.  
Clear a track from Press CLEAR in stop mode.  
the end  
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop  
mode until “PGM” appears.  
Tips  
Press DISC SKIP (or DISC 1 – 3 or DISC  
SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit) to select  
a disc.  
• The program you made remains after Program Play  
finishes. To play the same program again, press CD  
(or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to  
CD, then press N. However, the program is cleared  
when you open the disc tray.  
4
Press . or > repeatedly (or turn  
AMS operation dial on the unit) until  
the desired track number appears.  
• “– –.– –” appears when the total CD program time  
exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a CD track  
whose number is 21 or over, or when you select an  
MP3 audio track.  
When programming the MP3 audio tracks,  
press ALBUM – or + to select album, then  
press . or > repeatedly (or turn AMS  
operation dial on the unit) until the desired  
track number appears.  
Disc tray number Selected track number  
Totalplayingtime(including  
selected track)  
5
Press ENTER.  
The track is programmed.  
The program step number appears,  
followed by the total playing time.  
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4
Press – or + (or turn TUNING operation  
dial on the unit).  
Tuner  
The frequency changes as the system scans  
for a station. Scanning stops automatically  
when a station is tuned in. At that time,  
“TUNED” and “STEREO” (for an FM  
stereo program) appear.  
Presetting radio stations  
You can preset the following number of stations:  
– 2 band model: 20 FM stations and 10 AM  
stations.  
– 3 band model: 20 FM stations, 10 MW  
stations and 10 SW stations.  
You can then tune in any of those stations  
simply by selecting the corresponding preset  
number.  
If “TUNED” does not appear and the  
scanning does not stop  
Set the frequency of the desired radio  
station as described in steps 3 through 8 of  
Automatic tuning preset  
You can automatically tune in all of the stations  
that can be received in your area and then store  
the radio frequency of the desired stations.  
5
6
Press TUNER MEMORY.  
A preset number appears.  
Preset number  
1
Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION  
repeatedly) to switch the function to  
tuner.  
2
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly until  
the desired band appears in the  
display.  
Press – or + (or turn TUNING operation  
dial on the unit) repeatedly to select the  
desired preset number.  
The bands you can receive vary depending  
on the model you purchased.  
Be sure to check which bands you can  
receive.  
7
8
Press ENTER.  
Every time you press the button, the band  
changes cyclically as follows:  
2 band model: FM y AM  
Repeat steps 2 through 7 to store other  
stations.  
3 band model: FM t MW t SW  
3
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until  
“AUTO” appears in the display.  
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To change the AM tuning interval  
(except for European and  
Russian models)  
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to  
9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the  
AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first,  
then turn off the system. While holding  
TUNING MODE on the unit, press ?/1 on the  
unit. When you change the interval, all the AM  
preset stations are erased. To reset the interval,  
repeat the same procedure.  
Manual tuning preset  
You can manually tune in and store the radio  
frequency of the desired stations.  
1
Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION  
repeatedly) to switch the function to  
tuner.  
2
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly until  
the desired band appears in the  
display.  
The bands you can receive vary depending  
on the model you purchased.  
Be sure to check which bands you can  
receive.  
Note  
You cannot change the AM tuning interval in Power  
Saving Mode (page 25).  
Tips  
Every time you press the button, the band  
changes cyclically as follows:  
2 band model: FM y AM  
• The preset stations are retained for about a day even  
if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure  
occurs.  
3 band model: FM t MW t SW  
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied  
antennas, or connect a commercially available  
external antenna.  
3
4
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until  
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from  
the display.  
Press – or + (or turn TUNING operation  
dial on the unit) repeatedly to tune in  
the desired station.  
5
6
Press TUNER MEMORY.  
A preset number appears.  
Press – or + (or turn TUNING operation  
dial on the unit) repeatedly to select the  
desired preset number.  
7
8
Press ENTER.  
Repeat steps 2 through 7 to store other  
stations.  
Other Operations  
To  
Do this  
Tune in a station  
Follow the procedure described  
with a weak signal in “Manual tuning preset”  
Set another station Start over from step 2. After  
to the existing  
preset number  
step 5, press – or + (or turn  
TUNING operation dial on the  
unit) repeatedly to select the  
preset number you want to store  
the other station.  
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Listening to non-preset radio  
station  
Listening to the radio  
You can listen to a radio station either by  
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning  
in the station.  
— Manual Tuning  
1
2
Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION  
repeatedly) to switch the function to  
tuner.  
Listening to a preset station  
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly until  
the desired band appears in the  
display.  
— Preset Tuning  
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first  
The bands you can receive vary depending  
on the model you purchased.  
Be sure to check which bands you can  
receive.  
1
Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION  
repeatedly) to switch the function to  
tuner.  
Every time you press the button, the band  
changes cyclically as follows:  
2 band model: FM y AM  
2
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly until  
the desired band appears in the  
display.  
3 band model: FM t MW t SW  
The bands you can receive vary depending  
on the model you purchased.  
Be sure to check which bands you can  
receive.  
Every time you press the button, the band  
changes cyclically as follows:  
2 band model: FM y AM  
3
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until  
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from  
the display.  
4
Press – or + (or turn TUNING operation  
dial on the unit) repeatedly to tune in  
the desired station.  
Tips  
3 band model: FM t MW t SW  
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied  
antennas, or connect a commercially available  
external antenna.  
3
4
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until  
“PRESET” appears in the display.  
• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press  
FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO” appears.  
There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will  
improve.  
Press – or + (or turn TUNING operation  
dial on the unit) repeatedly to select the  
desired preset station.  
• Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO”  
appears in step 3 above, then press – or + (or turn  
TUNING operation dial on the unit). The frequency  
indication changes and scanning stops when the  
system tunes in a station (Automatic Tuning).  
• To record the radio programs, use manual recording  
Preset number  
Frequency  
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Receiving RDS broadcasts  
Using the Radio Data  
System (RDS)  
Simply select a station from the FM band.  
When you tune in a station that provides RDS  
services, the station name appears in the display.  
(European model only)  
To check the RDS information  
What is the Radio Data  
System?  
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
Station name1) t Preset number2) and  
frequency t Clock display t Effect status  
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting  
service that allows radio stations to send  
additional information along with the regular  
program signal. RDS is available only on FM  
stations.*  
1)  
If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the  
station name may not appear in the display.  
2)  
Preset number is displayed only if you preset radio  
stations (page 14).  
Note  
RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned  
in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the  
signal is weak.  
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they  
provide the same types of services. If you are not  
familiar with the RDS system, check with your local  
radio stations for details on RDS services in your  
area.  
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Playing a tape  
Tape – Play  
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.  
Loading a tape  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
For JAX-N88/N77/N66/N33/PK88/  
PK77/PK66  
1
Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select  
deck A or B.  
1
2
Load a tape.  
When you load a tape in deck B, press  
PLAY MODE repeatedly to select “g”  
to play one side. Select “j1) to play  
both sides.  
2
3
Press PUSH Z.  
Load a recorded/recordable tape in  
deck A or B with the side you want to  
play/record facing forward.  
To play both decks in succession, press  
PLAY MODE repeatedly until “RELAY”  
(Relay Play)2) appears in the display.  
With the side  
you want to  
play/record  
facing  
3
Press N (or hH on the unit).  
The tape starts playing. Press the button  
again to play the reverse side.  
forward.  
1)  
2)  
The tape deck stops automatically after repeating  
the sequence five times.  
Relay Play always follows this cyclic sequence up  
to five times, then stops:  
Deck A (front side) t Deck B (front side) t  
Deck B (reverse side)  
For other models  
1
Load a tape.  
To play both decks in succession, press  
PLAY MODE repeatedly until “RELAY”  
(Relay Play)* appears in the display.  
2
Press N.  
The tape starts playing.  
* After the playback of the front side of deck A, deck  
B plays the front side, then stops.  
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Other Operations  
To  
Do this  
Tape – Recording  
Stop play  
Pause  
Press x.  
Press X. Press again to resume  
play.  
Recording your favorite  
CD tracks on a tape  
Fast-forward or Press m or M.  
rewind  
— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording  
Remove a tape  
Press PUSH Z on the unit.  
You can record a whole CD on a tape.  
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. The  
recording level is adjusted automatically.  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
Searching for the beginning of  
the current or the next track  
1)  
(AMS )  
1
Load a recordable tape into deck B,  
then press TAPE A/B repeatedly to  
select deck B.  
To go forward  
Press > (or turn AMS operation dial on the  
unit clockwise) during forward playback.  
“TAPE A (or TAPE B) >>> +1” appears.  
Press . (or turn AMS operation dial on the  
unit counterclockwise) during reverse playback  
on deck B.2)  
2
(JAX-N88/N77/N66/N33/PK88/PK77/  
PK66 only)  
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select  
g” to record on one side. Select  
j” (or “RELAY”) to record on both  
sides.  
“TAPE B <<< +1” appears.  
To go back  
Press . (or turn AMS operation dial on the  
unit counterclockwise) during forward  
playback.  
When you want to record from the reverse  
side, press hH twice or until the TAPE  
B reverse side indicator lights up. Then  
press x.  
“TAPE A (or TAPE B) <<< –1” appears.  
Press > (or turn AMS operation dial on the  
unit clockwise) during reverse playback on deck  
B.2)  
3
Press CD and load a disc you want to  
record.  
If you have already loaded the disc, press  
DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE to select the  
disc.  
“TAPE B >>> –1” appears.  
1)  
AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)  
When you want to record an album from an  
MP3 disc, be sure to press PLAY MODE  
repeatedly to select ALBM, then press  
ALBUM – or + to select the desired album  
before proceeding.  
2)  
JAX-N88/N77/N66/N33/PK88/PK77/PK66 only  
Note  
The AMS function may not operate correctly under the  
following circumstances:  
– When the unrecorded space between songs is less  
than 4 seconds long.  
4
5
Press CD SYNC.  
Deck B stands by for recording.  
“REC” flashes.  
– When the system is placed near a television.  
Tip  
Press REC PAUSE/START.  
When a tape is inserted, corresponding forward (N)/  
reverse (n) indicators light. The reverse indicator  
lights up only for JAX-N88/N77/N66/N33/PK88/  
PK77/PK66.  
Recording starts.  
To stop recording  
Press x.  
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To record a disc by specifying  
track order  
You can record only your favorite CD tracks  
using Program Play. Between steps 3 and 4,  
perform steps 2 to 6 of “Creating your own  
Recording on a tape  
manually  
— Manual Recording  
You can record just the portions you like from a  
CD, tape or radio program on a tape.  
You can also record from connected  
Tip  
For JAX-N88/N77/N66/N33/PK88/PK77/PK66, if you  
select both sides recording and the tape reaches the end  
of the front side part-way through a track, the entire track  
is recorded again from the beginning of the reverse side.  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
1
Load a recordable tape into deck B,  
then press TAPE A/B repeatedly to  
select deck B.  
2
(JAX-N88/N77/N66/N33/PK88/PK77/  
PK66 only)  
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select  
g” to record on one side. Select  
j” (or “RELAY”) to record on both  
sides.  
When you want to record from the reverse  
side, press hH twice or until the TAPE  
B reverse side indicator lights up. Then  
press x.  
3
Press one of the following buttons to  
select the desired source to record.  
• CD: To record from this system’s CD  
player.  
• TAPE A/B: To record from this system’s  
tape deck A.  
• TUNER/BAND: To record from this  
system’s tuner.  
• VIDEO/MD: To record from the  
connected VCR or MD deck to VIDEO/  
MD IN jacks.  
4
5
Press REC PAUSE/START.  
Deck B stands by for recording.  
“REC” flashes.  
Press REC PAUSE/START, then start  
playing the desired source to record.  
Recording starts.  
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To stop recording  
Press x.  
Sound Adjustment  
Note  
You cannot listen to other sources while recording.  
Adjusting the sound  
Tips  
You can reinforce the bass and create a more  
powerful sound.  
• For JAX-N88/N77/N66/N33/PK88/PK77/PK66,  
when you record on both sides, be sure to start from  
the front side. If you start from the reverse side,  
recording stops at the end of the reverse side.  
• For recording from the tuner:  
If noise is heard while recording from the tuner,  
move the respective antenna to reduce the noise.  
Press i-Bass on the unit.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
I-BASS LOW* t I-BASS HIGH* t I-BASS  
OFF  
* The volume switches to power mode, the equalizer  
curve changes, and the i-Bass button lights up.  
Selecting the sound effect  
Selecting the effect from the  
music menu  
Press EQ (or PRESET EQ on the unit)  
repeatedly to select the preset you desire.  
The preset name appears in the display.  
See the chart “Sound effect options”.  
To cancel the sound effect  
Press EQ (or PRESET EQ on the unit)  
repeatedly until “FLAT” appears.  
Sound effect options  
EQ  
Effect  
HEAVY  
VOCAL  
SALSA  
Standard music sources  
TECHNO  
HIP HOP  
MP3 EQ*  
* “SURR” appears if you select “MP3 EQ”.  
For JAX-N44/S44, you can not select “MP3 EQ”.  
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Adjusting the graphic  
equalizer and storing  
Selecting the surround  
effect  
Press SURROUND on the unit.  
You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering  
the levels of specific frequency ranges, then  
store up to three personal files (P FILE) in the  
memory.  
Before operation, first select the audio emphasis  
you want for your basic sound.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes as follows:  
SURROUND ON (SURR)  
Y
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
SURROUND OFF (off)  
1
Turn BASS, MIDDLE or TREBLE  
control to adjust the level.  
Frequency band  
Frequency level  
2
3
Press and hold P FILE.  
A personal file number appears.  
Press P FILE repeatedly to select  
P FILE 1 – 3 you want to store the  
equalizer setting.  
4
Press ENTER.  
“COMPLETE” appears.  
This setting is automatically stored as the  
personal file you selected in step 3.  
To call up a personal file  
Press P FILE repeatedly to select the desired  
personal file number.  
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Waking up to music  
— Play Timer  
Timer  
Falling asleep to music  
— Sleep Timer  
You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make  
sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the  
You can set the system to turn off after a certain  
time, so that you can fall asleep to music.  
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.  
1
Prepare the sound source you want to  
play.  
Press SLEEP.  
Each time you press the button, the minute  
display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as  
follows:  
AUTO* t 90MIN t 80MIN t 70MIN  
t t 10MIN t OFF  
• CD: Load a disc. To start from a specific  
track, make a program (see “Creating  
• Tape: Load a tape with the side you want  
to play facing forward.  
* The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or  
after the current disc or tape finishes playing.  
• Tuner: Tune in the preset radio station  
Other Operations  
2
Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the  
volume.  
To  
Press  
Check the  
remaining time*  
SLEEP once.  
3
4
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
Press . or > repeatedly to select  
“PLAY SET”, then press ENTER.  
Change the time SLEEP repeatedly to select the  
to turn off time you want.  
“ON” appears and the hour indication  
flashes.  
Cancel the Sleep SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP  
Timer Function OFF” appears.  
5
Set the time to start playing.  
* You cannot check the remaining time if you select  
“AUTO”.  
Press . or > repeatedly to set the  
hour, then press ENTER.  
Note  
The minute indication flashes.  
Press . or > repeatedly to set the  
minute, then press ENTER.  
Do not set to “AUTO” during Synchro Recording on a  
tape.  
Tip  
6
7
Set the time to stop playing following  
the same procedure as step 5.  
You can use the Sleep Timer, even if you have not set  
the clock.  
Press . or > repeatedly until the  
desired sound source appears.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
t
y
T
TUNER  
CD PLAY  
t
T
TAPE PLAY  
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8
9
Press ENTER.  
Timer recording radio  
programs  
The type of timer (“PLAY TIMER”), the  
start time, the stop time, and the sound  
source appear in turn, before the original  
display returns.  
— Rec Timer  
Press ?/1 to turn off the system.  
You can record a preset radio station from a  
specified time.  
Other Operations  
To timer record, you must first preset the radio  
To  
Do this  
Check the setting  
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER  
SELECT.  
2 Press . or >  
repeatedly until “PLAY  
SELECT” appears, then  
press ENTER.  
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.  
1
Tune in the preset radio station (see  
Change the setting Start over from step 1.  
Cancel the timer  
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER  
SELECT.  
2
3
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
2 Press . or >  
repeatedly until “TIMER  
OFF” appears, then press  
ENTER.  
Press . or > repeatedly to select  
“REC SET”, then press ENTER.  
“ON” appears and the hour indication  
flashes.  
Notes  
4
5
Set the time to start recording.  
• You cannot activate the Play Timer and the Rec  
Timer at the same time.  
Press . or > repeatedly to set the  
hour, then press ENTER.  
• If you use the Play Timer and the Sleep Timer at the  
same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.  
• If the system is on at the preset time, the Play Timer  
will not be activated.  
The minute indication flashes.  
Press . or > repeatedly to set the  
minute, then press ENTER.  
Set the time to stop recording following  
the same procedure as step 4.  
Tip  
The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time.  
The type of timer (“REC TIMER”), the start  
time, the stop time, and the preset radio  
station to be recorded (e.g., “TUNER FM  
5”) appear in turn, before the original  
display returns.  
6
7
Load a recordable tape into deck B.  
Press ?/1 to turn off the system.  
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Other Operations  
To  
Do this  
Display  
Check the setting  
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER  
SELECT.  
Turning off the display  
— Power Saving Mode  
2 Press . or >  
repeatedly until “REC  
SELECT” appears, then  
press ENTER.  
The demonstration display (display window and  
buttons lighting and flashing even when the  
system power is off) and the clock display can  
be turned off to minimize the amount of power  
consumed during standby (Power Saving  
Mode).  
Change the setting Start over from step 1.  
Cancel the timer  
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER  
SELECT.  
2 Press . or >  
repeatedly until “TIMER  
OFF” appears, then press  
ENTER.  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the  
system is off until the demonstration  
display or the clock display disappears.  
Notes  
• You cannot activate the Play Timer and the Rec  
Timer at the same time.  
To cancel Power Saving Mode  
Press DISPLAY while the system is off. Each  
time you press the button, the display switches  
cyclically as follows:  
• If you use the recording timer, the Play Timer and the  
Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has  
priority.  
Demonstration display t Clock display* t  
No display (Power Saving Mode)  
• If the system is on at the preset time, the Rec Timer  
will not be activated.  
• The volume is reduced to minimum during  
recording.  
* The clock is displayed only if you set the clock.  
Note  
You cannot perform the following operations in Power  
Saving Mode.  
– setting the clock  
– changing the AM tuning interval (except for  
European and Russian models)  
– turning on the system by pressing the function  
buttons (e.g., CD)  
Tips  
• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving  
Mode.  
?/1 indicator lights up even in Power Saving Mode.  
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x When a CD/MP3 is in Program Play mode  
Viewing information  
about the disc in the  
display  
The last track number of the program and the  
total playing time t Total track number of the  
program (for five seconds) t Volume label*  
t Clock display (for eight seconds) t Effect  
status  
* For discs with MP3 audio tracks  
You can check the playing time and remaining  
time of the current track or that of the disc.  
Checking the station name  
(TUNER)  
Checking the remaining time  
and titles (CD/MP3)  
Press DISPLAY while listening to the radio.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
Station name1) t Preset number2) and  
frequency t Clock display (for eight seconds)  
t Effect status  
Press DISPLAY during Normal Play.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
Current track number and elapsed playing time  
t Current track number and remaining time1)  
t Remaining time of the disc2) t Track title  
(disc with MP3 audio tracks3) only) t Album  
name (disc with MP3 audio tracks only) t  
Clock display (for eight seconds) t Effect  
status  
1)  
European model only  
2)  
Preset number is displayed only if you preset radio  
stations (page 14).  
Notes  
• The total playing time is not displayed for a disc with  
MP3 audio tracks.  
1)  
“– –.– –” appears when you select a CD track whose  
number is 21 or over, or when you select an MP3  
audio track.  
• ID3 tag applies to version 1 and version 2.  
• If the MP3 audio track you play back has an ID3 tag,  
the ID3 tag information is displayed as a track title.  
• In the following cases, elapsed playing time and  
remaining time of the track may not be displayed  
accurately.  
2)  
“– –.– –” appears in ALL DISCS, SHUF or program  
play mode or when playing back MP3 audio tracks.  
3)  
When you play back a track with an ID3 tag ver. 1  
or ver. 2, the ID3 tag appears. The ID3 tag displays  
only the track title information.  
– when an MP3 audio track of VBR (variable bit  
rate) is played.  
– when fast forward or fast reverse is performed.  
• For Russian model, MP3 and ID3 tag information  
can be displayed in Russian characters. However,  
depending on the encoding/writing software or  
recording device, the characters may not be correctly  
displayed.  
Checking the total playing  
time and titles (CD/MP3)  
Press DISPLAY in stop mode.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
x When a CD/MP3 is in Normal Play mode  
TOC display1) or total album number of the  
disc2) or total track number of the current  
album2) t Album name2) or volume label2) t  
Clock display (for eight seconds) t Effect  
status  
1)  
TOC = Table of Contents; displays current disc  
number, total number of tracks on the disc, and total  
playing time of the disc.  
2)  
For discs with MP3 audio tracks, album names or  
volume label may not be displayed depending on  
the play mode.  
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Optional Components  
Hooking up optional components  
To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions  
provided with each component. A model equipped with surround speakers are used for illustration  
purpose.  
VCR or MD deck  
From the audio output  
of the VCR or MD deck  
R
L
R
L
+
+
A VIDEO/MD IN jacks  
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the  
audio output of the optional component (such as  
VCR or MD deck) to these jacks. You can then  
output audio through this system.  
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Listening to audio from a  
connected component  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
Listening to a connected VCR  
1 Connect the audio cords.  
2 Press VIDEO/MD.  
Start playing the connected component.  
Listening to a connected MD  
deck  
1 Connect the audio cords.  
2 Press VIDEO/MD.  
Hold down VIDEO/MD and press ?/1. This  
switches the VIDEO function to MD. Once  
you enable the MD function, just press  
VIDEO/MD.  
Notes  
• If you cannot select “VIDEO” when you press  
VIDEO/MD, press ?/1 while holding down  
VIDEO/MD when the system is on. “MD” will be  
switched to “VIDEO”. To return to “MD”, do the  
same procedure.  
• When you connect a VIDEO CD deck, set to “MD”.  
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General  
The display starts flashing as soon as you  
plug in the power cord even though you have  
not turned on the system (see step 5 of  
• Press DISPLAY twice while the system is off. The  
demonstration disappears.  
Troubleshooting  
Problems and remedies  
Should you encounter a problem with your  
system, do the following:  
“– –:– –” appears in the display.  
• A power interruption has occurred. Set the clock  
(page 9) and timer settings (pages 23 and 24)  
again.  
1 Make sure the power cord and speaker  
cords are correctly and firmly connected.  
2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting  
checklist below and take the indicated  
corrective action.  
The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is  
canceled.  
If the problem persists after doing all of the  
above, consult your nearest Aiwa dealer.  
• Redo the following:  
When the ?/1 indicator flashes  
Immediately unplug the power cord and  
check the following items.  
There is no sound.  
• If your system has a voltage selector, is the  
voltage selector set to the correct voltage?  
Check the voltage for your region, then  
make sure the voltage selector is set  
correctly.  
• Press VOLUME + or turn VOLUME control on  
the unit clockwise.  
• Make sure the headphones are not connected.  
• Check the speaker connections (page 6).  
• There is no audio output during timer recording.  
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-  
circuited?  
Sound comes from one channel, or  
unbalanced left and right volume.  
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.  
• Connect the supplied speakers.  
• Are you using only the prescribed  
speakers?  
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes  
on the rear of the system?  
Sound lacks bass.  
• Check that the speaker’s + and – jacks are  
connected correctly.  
Check all the above items and fix any  
problems found. After ?/1 indicator stops  
flashing, reconnect the power cord and turn  
on the system. If the indicator still flashes, or  
if the cause of the problem cannot be found  
even after checking all the above items,  
consult your nearest Aiwa dealer.  
There is severe hum or noise.  
• Move the system away from the source of noise.  
• Connect the system to a different wall outlet.  
• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to  
the power cord.  
The timer cannot be set.  
• Set the clock again (page 9).  
The timer does not function.  
• Check the timer setting and set the correct time  
(pages 24 and 25).  
• Cancel the Sleep Timer Function (page 23).  
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The remote does not function.  
• Remove the obstacle.  
Play does not start.  
• Open the disc tray and check whether a disc is  
loaded.  
• Move the remote closer to the system.  
• Point the remote at the system’s sensor.  
• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).  
• Locate the system away from the fluorescent light.  
• Wipe the disc clean (page 33).  
• Replace the disc.  
• Place the disc that this system can play (page 4).  
• Place the disc correctly.  
There is acoustic feedback.  
• Place the disc in the tray with the label side up.  
• Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on  
the disc, then leave the system turned on for a few  
hours until the moisture evaporates.  
• Press N to start play.  
• Reduce the volume.  
The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.  
• Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15  
to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still  
persists, place the speakers farther away from the  
TV set.  
The sound skips.  
• Wipe the disc clean (page 33).  
The sound from the connected source is  
distorted.  
• Replace the disc.  
• Try moving the system to a place without  
vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).  
• Try moving the speakers away from the system, or  
placing them on separate stands. When you listen  
to a track with bass sounds at high volume, the  
speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip.  
• If “VIDEO” appears in the display when you press  
VIDEO/MD on the unit, switch the display to  
Play does not start from the first track.  
• Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both “PGM”  
and “SHUF” disappear to return to Normal Play.  
CD/MP3 player  
The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED”  
appears.  
MP3 audio track cannot be played back.*  
• Recording was not performed according to the  
ISO9660 level 1 or level 2 format or Joliet in the  
expansion format.  
• Contact your Aiwa dealer or local authorized  
Aiwa service facility.  
The disc tray does not close.  
• Place the disc correctly.  
• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension  
“.MP3”.  
• Always close the tray by pressing Z on the unit.  
Trying to press the tray closed with your fingers  
may cause problems with the player.  
• The data is not stored in MP3 format.  
• Discs containing files other than MPEG 1 Audio  
Layer-3 files cannot be played.  
The disc does not eject.  
• You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro  
Recording. Press x to cancel the CD Synchro  
Recording, then press Z on the unit to eject the  
disc.  
MP3 audio tracks take longer to play back than  
others.*  
• After the system reads all tracks on the discs,  
playback may take more time than usual if:  
– the number of albums or tracks on the disc is  
very large.  
• Consult your nearest Aiwa dealer.  
– the album and track organization structure is  
very complex.  
The album name, track title and ID3 tag do not  
appear correctly.*  
• Use a disc that conforms with ISO9660 level 1,  
level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format.  
• The disc ID3 tag is not ver. 1 nor ver. 2.  
* Except for JAX-N44/S44  
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Tuner  
If the system still does not  
operate properly after performing  
the above measures, reset the  
system as follows:  
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be  
received. (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes in  
the display.)  
• Set the proper band and frequency (page 14).  
• Connect the antenna properly (page 7).  
• Find a place and an orientation that provide good  
reception, then set up the antenna again. If you  
cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you  
connect a commercially available external  
antenna.  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
1 Disconnect the power cord.  
2 Reconnect the power cord.  
3 Press x, P FILE and DISC 1 at the same  
time.  
• The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals  
along its entire length, so make sure you extend it  
fully.  
4 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.  
The system is reset to the factory settings. You  
should set the settings you made, such as the  
preset stations, clock, and timer.  
• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker  
cords as possible.  
• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.  
A stereo FM program cannot be received in  
stereo.  
• Press FM MODE repeatedly until “STEREO”  
appears.  
Tape deck  
The tape does not record or play, or there is a  
decrease in sound level.  
• The heads are dirty. Clean them (page 34).  
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.  
Demagnetize them (page 34).  
The tape does not erase completely.  
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.  
Demagnetize them (page 34).  
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound  
drops out.  
• The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. Clean them  
Noise increases or the high frequencies are  
erased.  
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.  
Demagnetize them (page 34).  
The tape does not record.  
• No cassette is loaded. Load a cassette.  
• The tab has been removed from the cassette.  
Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape  
• The tape has wound to the end.  
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Messages  
One of the following messages may appear or  
flash in the display during operation.  
CD/MP3  
NO DISC  
There is no disc in the player or you have loaded a  
disc that cannot be played on this system (such as  
DVD, VCD, or CD-ROM without MP3 audio  
tracks, etc.).  
OVER  
You have reached the end of the disc while pressing  
M during playback or pause.  
PUSH STOP  
You pressed PLAY MODE during playback.  
READING  
The system is reading information of the disc. Some  
buttons are not available.  
STEP FULL  
You tried to program 26 or more tracks (steps).  
Tape  
NO TAB  
You cannot record the tape because the tab has been  
removed from the cassette.  
NO TAPE  
There is no tape in the tape deck.  
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On the speaker system  
This speaker system is not magnetically shielded and  
the picture on TV sets may become magnetically  
distorted. In such a case, turn off the power of the TV  
sets once, and after 15 to 30 minutes turn it on again. If  
there seems to be no improvement, locate the  
speaker system further away from the TV set.  
Additional Information  
Precautions  
On operating voltage  
Before operating the system, check that the operating  
voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of  
your local power supply.  
On operation  
• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a  
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,  
moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD  
player. Should this occur, the system will not operate  
properly. Remove the disc and leave the system  
turned on for about an hour until the moisture  
evaporates.  
On safety  
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power  
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall  
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.  
• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it  
is not to be used for an extended period of time. To  
disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by  
the plug. Never pull the cord itself.  
• When you move the system, take out any disc.  
If you have any questions or problems concerning your  
system, please consult your nearest Aiwa dealer.  
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system,  
unplug the system and have it checked by qualified  
personnel before operating it any further.  
Notes on discs  
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.  
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified  
service shop.  
Wipe the disc from the center out.  
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,  
commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray  
intended for vinyl LPs.  
On placement  
• Do not place the system in an inclined position.  
• Do not place the system in locations where it is;  
– Extremely hot or cold  
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat  
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car  
parked in direct sunlight.  
– Dusty or dirty  
• When using discs that have glue or similar tacky  
substance on the label side of the disc or that used a  
special ink when the label was printed, there is a  
chance that the disc or label may become attached to  
parts inside this unit. When this occurs, it may not be  
possible to remove the disc, and may also cause this  
unit to malfunction. Be sure to check that the label  
side of the disc is not sticky before using.  
The following types of disc should not be used:  
– Rental or used discs with attached seals where the  
glue extends beyond the seal. The perimeter of the  
seal on the disc is tacky.  
– Very humid  
– Subject to vibrations  
– Subject to direct sunlight.  
• Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on  
surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax,  
oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the  
surface may result.  
On heat buildup  
• Although the system heats up during operation, this  
is not a malfunction.  
• Place the system in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat buildup in the system.  
• If you continuously use this system at a high volume,  
the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom  
rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not  
touch the cabinet.  
– Discs that have labels printed using a special ink  
that feels tacky when touched.  
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,  
star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do  
so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.  
Cleaning the cabinet  
• To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the  
ventilation hole for the cooling fan.  
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not  
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or  
solvent such as thinner, benzine or alcohol.  
continued  
33GB  
 
     
To save a tape permanently  
To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded  
over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as  
illustrated.  
Specifications  
Main unit  
Amplifier section  
Break off the  
cassette tab  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
(JAX-S77/S44 USA models only)  
JAX-S77  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC  
DISTORTION:  
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover  
the broken tab with adhesive tape.  
With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from  
120 – 10,000 Hz: rated 180 watts per channel  
minimum RMS power, with no more than 10%  
total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to  
rated output.  
Before placing a cassette in the tape  
deck  
Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise, the tape may  
get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become  
damaged.  
JAX-S44  
When using a tape longer than  
90 minutes  
The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape  
operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding  
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape  
deck.  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC  
DISTORTION:  
With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from  
120 – 10,000 Hz: rated 140 watts per channel  
minimum RMS power, with no more than 10%  
total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to  
rated output.  
Cleaning the tape heads  
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. Be  
sure to clean the tape heads before you start an  
important recording or after playing an old tape. Use a  
separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette.  
For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning  
cassette.  
North American models:  
JAX-S77  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
180 + 180 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07% (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, 80 W)  
Demagnetizing the tape heads  
Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that  
have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of  
use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For  
details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing  
cassette.  
JAX-S44  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
140 + 140 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07% (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, 60 W)  
European and Russian models:  
JAX-N88  
DIN power output (rated): 100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
125 + 125 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
Music power output (reference):  
250 + 250 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
34GB  
 
       
JAX-N77  
JAX-PK77  
DIN power output (rated): 100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, DIN)  
The following measured at AC 120, 127, 220, 240 V  
50/60 Hz  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
125 + 125 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
Music power output (reference):  
250 + 250 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
DIN power output (rated): 144 + 144 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
180 + 180 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
JAX-N66  
JAX-N55  
The following measured at AC 120, 127, 220, 240 V  
50/60 Hz  
DIN power output (rated): 96 + 96 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
120 + 120 watts (6 ohms at  
DIN power output (rated): 52 + 52 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
65 + 65 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
Music power output (reference):  
130 + 130 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
JAX-PK66  
The following measured at AC 120, 127, 220, 240 V  
50/60 Hz  
JAX-N44  
DIN power output (rated): 52 + 52 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, DIN)  
DIN power output (rated): 96 + 96 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
65 + 65 watts (6 ohms at  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
120 + 120 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
Music power output (reference):  
130 + 130 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
JAX-N33  
The following measured at AC 120, 127, 220, 240 V  
50/60 Hz  
Other models:  
JAX-N88  
DIN power output (rated): 48 + 48 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
60 + 60 watts (6 ohms at  
The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240 V  
50/60 Hz  
DIN power output (rated): 144 + 144 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
180 + 180 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
JAX-PK33  
The following measured at AC 120, 127, 220, 240 V  
50/60 Hz  
DIN power output (rated): 48 + 48 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
60 + 60 watts (6 ohms at  
JAX-PK88  
The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240 V  
50/60 Hz  
DIN power output (rated): 144 + 144 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, DIN)  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
180 + 180 watts (6 ohms at  
Inputs  
VIDEO/MD IN (phono jacks):  
voltage 450/250 mV,  
impedance 47 kilohms  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
continued  
35GB  
 
Outputs  
PHONES (stereo mini jack):  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
accepts headphones of  
2 Band type:  
8 ohms or more  
accepts impedance of 6 to  
16 ohms  
Pan-American models:  
530 – 1,710 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 10 kHz)  
SPEAKER:  
SURROUND SPEAKER (JAX-N88/PK88 only):  
accepts impedance of 6 to  
16 ohms  
531 – 1,710 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 9 kHz)  
European and Russian models:  
531 – 1,602 kHz (with the  
CD player section  
tuning interval set at  
9 kHz)  
System  
Compact disc and digital  
audio system  
Other models:  
530 – 1,710 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 10 kHz)  
Laser  
Semiconductor laser  
(λ=780 nm)  
Emission duration:  
531 – 1,602 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 9 kHz)  
continuous  
2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)  
780 – 790 nm  
Frequency response  
Wavelength  
3 Band type:  
Middle Eastern models:  
MW:  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Dynamic range  
More than 90 dB  
More than 90 dB  
531 – 1,602 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 9 kHz)  
5.95 – 17.90 MHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 5 kHz)  
Tape deck section  
Recording system  
Frequency response  
4-track 2-channel, stereo  
50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),  
using Sony TYPE I  
cassettes  
±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)  
0.1% W. RMS (NAB)  
±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)  
SW:  
Other models:  
MW:  
Wow and flutter  
531 – 1,602 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 9 kHz)  
530 – 1,710 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 10 kHz)  
5.95 – 17.90 MHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 5 kHz)  
AM loop antenna  
External antenna terminal  
450 kHz  
Tuner section  
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner  
FM tuner section  
SW:  
Tuning range  
North American models 87.5 – 108.0 MHz  
(100-kHz step)  
Antenna  
Antenna terminals  
Intermediate frequency  
Russian models  
65.0 – 74.0 MHz  
(There is no stereo effect.  
10-kHz step)  
87.5 – 108.0 MHz  
(50-kHz step)  
Other models  
87.5 – 108.0 MHz  
(50-kHz step)  
Antenna  
Antenna terminals  
Intermediate frequency  
FM lead antenna  
75 ohms unbalanced  
10.7 MHz  
36GB  
 
Front speaker SSX-JN66 for JAX-N55/N44  
Speaker  
Speaker system  
3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex  
type  
North American models:  
Speaker units  
Woofer:  
Tweeter:  
Super tweeter:  
Nominal impedance  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
Front speaker SSX-JN77 for JAX-S77  
16 cm, cone type  
5 cm, cone type  
2 cm  
6 ohms  
Approx. 240 × 331 ×  
242 mm  
Speaker system  
3-way, 4-unit, bass-reflex  
type  
Speaker units  
Woofer:  
Tweeter:  
Super tweeter:  
Nominal impedance  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
18 cm, cone type  
5 cm ×2, cone type  
2 cm, ceramic type  
6 ohms  
Approx. 290 × 387 ×  
283 mm  
Mass  
Approx. 3.8 kg net per  
speaker  
Surround speaker SSX-JN77R for JAX-N88  
Mass  
Approx. 5.0 kg net per  
speaker  
Speaker system  
Speaker units  
1-way, 1-unit, close type  
Full range:  
Nominal impedance  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
8 cm, cone type  
6 ohms  
Approx. 171 × 98 ×  
111 mm  
Approx. 0.8 kg net per  
speaker  
Front speaker SSX-JN66 for JAX-S44  
Speaker system  
3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex  
type  
Speaker units  
Woofer:  
Tweeter:  
Super tweeter:  
Nominal impedance  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
Mass  
16 cm, cone type  
5 cm, cone type  
2 cm  
6 ohms  
Approx. 240 × 331 ×  
242 mm  
Other models:  
Front speaker SSX-JN77 for JAX-N88/  
PK88/PK77  
Mass  
Approx. 3.8 kg net per  
speaker  
Speaker system  
3-way, 4-unit, bass-reflex  
type  
Speaker units  
Woofer:  
Tweeter:  
Super tweeter:  
Nominal impedance  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
European and Russian models:  
18 cm, cone type  
5 cm ×2, cone type  
2 cm, ceramic type  
6 ohms  
Approx. 290 × 387 ×  
283 mm  
Front speaker SSX-JN77 for JAX-N88/N77  
Speaker system  
3-way, 4-unit, bass-reflex  
type  
Speaker units  
Woofer:  
Tweeter:  
Super tweeter:  
Nominal impedance  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
18 cm, cone type  
5 cm ×2, cone type  
2 cm, ceramic type  
6 ohms  
Approx. 290 × 387 ×  
283 mm  
Mass  
Approx. 5.0 kg net per  
speaker  
Front speaker SSX-JN66 for JAX-N66/PK66  
Speaker system  
3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex  
type  
Mass  
Approx. 5.0 kg net per  
speaker  
Speaker units  
Woofer:  
Tweeter:  
Super tweeter:  
Nominal impedance  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
16 cm, cone type  
5 cm, cone type  
2 cm  
6 ohms  
Approx. 240 × 331 ×  
242 mm  
Mass  
Approx. 3.8 kg net per  
speaker  
continued  
37GB  
 
Power consumption  
USA models:  
JAX-S77:  
JAX-S44:  
Canadian models:  
JAX-S77:  
JAX-S44:  
European and Russian models:  
JAX-N88:  
Front speaker SSX-JN33 for JAX-N33/PK33  
Speaker system  
3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex  
type  
165 watts  
205 watts  
Speaker units  
Woofer:  
Tweeter:  
Super tweeter:  
Nominal impedance  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
15 cm, cone type  
5 cm, cone type  
2 cm  
6 ohms  
Approx. 220 × 324 ×  
239 mm  
165 watts  
260 VA  
205 watts  
0.25 watts (at the Power  
Saving Mode)  
180 watts  
0.25 watts (at the Power  
Saving Mode)  
110 watts  
0.25 watts (at the Power  
Saving Mode)  
Mass  
Approx. 3.3 kg net per  
speaker  
JAX-N77:  
Surround speaker SSX-JN77R for JAX-N88/  
PK88  
JAX-N55/N44:  
Speaker system  
Speaker units  
1-way, 1-unit, close type  
Other models:  
JAX-N88/PK88:  
JAX-PK77:  
JAX-N66/PK66:  
JAX-N33/PK33:  
Full range:  
Nominal impedance  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
8 cm, cone type  
6 ohms  
Approx. 171 × 98 ×  
111 mm  
180 watts  
170 watts  
180 watts  
110 watts  
Mass  
Approx. 0.8 kg net per  
speaker  
Dimensions (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls  
Amplifier/Tuner/Tape/CD section:  
Approx. 280 × 325 ×  
425 mm  
General  
Power requirements  
North American models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz  
European and Russian models:  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Australian models:  
Korean models:  
Mass  
North American models:  
CX-JS77:  
CX-JN44:  
Approx. 9.9 kg  
Approx. 9.8 kg  
230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
220 V AC, 60 Hz  
127 V AC, 60 Hz  
European and Russian models:  
Mexican models:  
Saudi Arabian model:  
CX-JN88/JN77/JN55:  
CX-JN44:  
Approx. 9.9 kg  
Approx. 8.3 kg  
120 – 127/220 or  
230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Adjustable with voltage  
selector  
Other models:  
CX-JN88/JN77/JN66:  
CX-JN33/JPK33:  
Approx. 9.9 kg  
Approx. 8.3 kg  
Other models:  
120 V, 220 V or  
230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Adjustable with voltage  
selector  
Supplied accessories  
Remote Commander (1)  
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
AM loop antenna (1)  
FM lead antenna (1)  
Speaker pads (JAX-N88/  
N33/PK88/PK33 only) (8)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
38GB  
 
List of button locations and reference pages  
Illustration number  
How to use this page  
Use this page to find the location of buttons and other  
parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.  
r
TAPE A/B qk (18, 19, 20)  
R
R
Name of button/part Reference page  
Main unit  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
?/1 (power) 1 (7, 15, 28, 29,  
Z PUSH (deck A) (eject) 0 (18)  
A – N  
O – Z  
ALBUM +1) wl (11, 13)  
ALBUM –1) wl (11, 13)  
BASS control 5 (22)  
CD qh (8, 10, 13, 19, 20)  
CD SYNC qs (19)  
Operation Dial  
(AMS/TUNING) qf (11, 13,  
P FILE 6 (22, 31)  
PHONES jack qa  
Z (eject) wg (10)  
PUSH Z (deck B) (eject) wj (18)  
m (rewind) wl (11, 19)  
x (stop) wl (11, 19, 31)  
H or hH2) (play) wl (18, 19)  
X (pause) wl (11, 19)  
PLAY MODE w; (11, 13, 18, 19,  
PRESET EQ 3 (21)  
REC PAUSE/START 8 (19, 20)  
Remote sensor 7  
SURROUND wa (22)  
TAPE A/B qk (18, 19, 20)  
TREBLE control 5 (22)  
TUNER/BAND qj (14, 16, 20)  
TUNING MODE w; (14, 16)  
VIDEO/MD ql (20, 28)  
VOLUME control wh  
Deck A 9 (18)  
Deck B wk (18, 19, 20, 24)  
DISC 1 – 3 wd (11, 13, 31)  
DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE wf  
Disc tray ws (10)  
DISPLAY qg (17, 25, 26)  
Display window 4  
ENTER 2 (13, 14, 22)  
i-Bass qd (21)  
MIDDLE control 5 (22)  
M (fast forward) wl (11, 19)  
1)  
Except for JAX-N44/S44  
2)  
JAX-N88/N77/N66/N33/  
PK88/PK77/PK66 only  
1234 5  
6 7  
qh qj qk qlw;waws  
qg  
qf  
wd  
wf  
wg  
+
+
Z
Z
+
+
+
+
+
+
qd  
qs  
qa  
wh  
wj  
+
+
0
9
wk  
8
wl  
continued  
39GB  
 
 
Remote control  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
A – E  
?/1 (power) 1 (7, 24)  
m/M (rewind/fast forward)  
N (play) 8 (11, 18)  
X (pause) 8 (11, 19)  
x (stop) 8 (11, 19)  
–/+ (tuning) qh (14)  
F – Z  
ALBUM +* qa (11, 13)  
ALBUM –* qd (11, 13)  
CD qk (10, 13)  
CLEAR qg (13)  
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2  
(24, 25)  
CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (9, 23,  
DISC SKIP 0 (11, 13)  
DISPLAY wa (17, 25, 26)  
ENTER 9 (9, 13, 14, 23, 24)  
EQ qf (21)  
FM MODE 4 (16)  
FUNCTION 6 (10, 13, 14, 16)  
PLAY MODE w; (11, 13, 18)  
REPEAT 4 (12)  
SLEEP ws (23)  
TAPE qj  
TUNER BAND 5 (14, 16)  
TUNER MEMORY ql (14)  
TUNING MODE w; (14, 16)  
VOLUME +/– qs (23)  
./> (go back/go forward)  
* Except for JAX-N44/S44  
1
2
3
4
5
6
ws  
wa  
w;  
ql  
qk  
qj  
7
8
qh  
qg  
qf  
9
q;  
qd  
qa  
qs  
Sony Corporation Printed in China  
 

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