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
3GB
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.
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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
played (see “Creating your
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
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
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
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
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 “j”1) 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
components (see “Hooking up optional
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.
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
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
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.
• 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.
The timer does not function.
• Check the timer setting and set the correct time
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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.
• 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.
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.)
• 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 record/playback heads are magnetized.
The tape does not erase completely.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
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.
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.
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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)
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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)
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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
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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
R
R
Name of button/part Reference page
Main unit
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
A – N
O – Z
Operation Dial
PHONES jack qa
Remote sensor 7
VOLUME control wh
DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE wf
Display window 4
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
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Remote control
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
A – E
m/M (rewind/fast forward)
F – Z
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2
TAPE qj
./> (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
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