OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCCIONES DE MANEJO
MODE D’EMPLOI
CA-DW538
COMPACT DISC CARRY COMPONENT SYSTEM
SISTEMA DE COMPONENTES DE DISCOS
COMPACTOS PORTATIL
MINICHAINE PORTABLE A LECTEUR DE CD
English : See page 2.
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Español : Ver la página 12.
Français : Voir page 22.
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Specifications
the outlet. To avoid defeating the safety feature of
the polarized plug, do not force it into a power outlet.
AC power cord
- When disconnecting the AC power cord, pull it out
by the AC power plug. Do not pull the cord itself.
- Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands,
as this could result in fire or shock.
- Power cords should be firmly secured to avoid
being bent, pinched, or walked upon. Pay
particular attention to the cord from the unit to the
power socket.
- Avoid overloading AC outlets and extension cords
beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or
shock.
Extension cord - To help prevent electric shock, do
not use a polarized AC power plug with an extension
cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the polarized
plug can be completely inserted to prevent exposure
of the blades of the plug.
When not in use - Unplug the AC power cord from
the AC outlet or remove all the batteries if the unit
will not be used for several months or more. When
the cord is plugged in, a small amount of current
continues to flow to the unit, even when the power is
turned off.
Tuner section
Frequency range, antenna — FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
Rod antenna, AM: 530/531 - 1,710/1,602 kHz (10/9 kHz
step) Ferrite bar antenna
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Deck section
Track format — 4 tracks, 2 channels / Frequency range
— Normal tape: 50 - 12,000 Hz (EIAJ) / Recording
system — AC bias / Erasing system — Magnet erase /
Heads — Deck 1: Recording/playback head (1),
Erasure head (1); Deck 2: Playback head (1)
CD player section
Disc — Compact disc / Scanning method — Non-
contact optical scanner (semiconductor laser) / Rotation
speed — Approx. 500 - 200 rpm/CLV / Error correction
— Cross interleave, Reed, Solomon code / Number of
channels — 2 channels / D/A conversion — 1 bit DAC
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General
Power requirements — DC 12 V using eight size D
(R20) batteries, AC 120 V, 60 Hz / Dimensions (W × H
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× D) — 274 × 245 × 211 mm (10 / × 9 / × 8 / in.) /
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Weight — 3.1 kg (6 lbs. 13 oz.) (excluding batteries) /
Power output — 5 W + 5 W (EIAJ, 2.7 ohms DC) /
Power consumption — 20 W / Accessories — AC cord
(1), Remote control (1)
Speaker
Maintenance
Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating
Instructions.
Type — 120 mm cone type / Dimensions (W × H × D)
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— 160 × 236 × 170 mm (6 / × 9 / × 6 / in.) / Weight
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— Approx. 0.9 kg (2 lbs.) × 2 / Impedance — 2.7 ohms /
Allowable max. input — 7 W
Damage Requiring Service
Have the units serviced by a qualified service
technician if:
Specifications and external appearance are subject to
change without notice.
- The AC power cord or plug has been damaged
- Foreign objects or liquid have got inside the unit
- The unit has been exposed to rain or water
- The unit does not seem to operate normally
- The unit exhibits a marked change in performance
- The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been
damaged
COPYRIGHT
Please check the copyright laws relating to
recordings from disc, radio or external tape for the
country in which the machine is being used.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT
YOURSELF.
If an erroneous display or malfunction occurs
Make sure that none of the deck operation buttons is
pressed.
Press s while pressing TAPE/POWER/6STANDBY.
If the unit cannot be reset in the way above, disconnect
the AC cord and remove all the batteries to turn off the
display.
Leave the unit for a while and turn the power back on.
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Power supply
Connections
IMPORTANT
• Make sure that the AC cord is disconnected and
batteries are removed before connecting speakers.
• Do not connect other than the supplied speakers.
OPE/BATT
1 Position the speakers.
To couple with the speakers, slide each speaker
down into the guide brackets on the center unit until
the height is level with the unit.
To separate the unit from the speakers, slide the
speakers up and off, while pressing the speaker
release knob.
The OPE/BATT indicator lights up while the power is
on.
Using on AC house current
Connect the AC cord as illustrated below.
to the AC inlet of the unit
to an AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
supplied AC cord
CAUTION
Release knob
Use only the supplied AC cord. Use with other cords
may result in the risk of fire.
2 Connect the speakers.
Connect the right speaker cord to the R terminals,
and the left speaker to the L terminals.
Connect the speaker cord with the white broken line
to 0 and the other cord to 9.
Using on batteries
Open the lid of the battery compartment on the rear and
insert eight R20 (size D) batteries, not supplied, as
illustrated below. Then close the lid.
To switch from AC power supply to battery supply,
disconnect the AC cord from the AC inlet.
R20 (D)
When the OPE/BATT indicator becomes dim, the tape
speed slows down, volume decreases, or sound is
distorted during operation, replace the batteries.
Notes on batteries
To avoid damage from leakage or explosion, observe
the following:
• Insert the batteries with the 0 and 9 marks correctly
aligned.
• Do not mix different types of batteries or old batteries
with new ones.
• When the unit is not to be used for a long period,
remove the batteries.
• Never recharge the batteries, apply heat to them or
take them apart.
• Remove dead batteries.
If liquid leaks from the batteries, wipe thoroughly to
remove.
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Remote control
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries.
R6 (AA)
When the reach of the remote control signal is less than
5 meters (16 feet), replace the batteries.
The remote control may not operate correctly
when:
- The unit is exposed to intense light, such as direct
sunlight
- Objects block the remote control signal to the unit
To use the buttons on the remote control
Buttons on the remote control and the main unit with
identical indications have the same functions.
To turn the power on
Press POWER to turn on the display.
When using the unit on the batteries, this button will not
turn the power on.
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To turn the power off
Press POWER to turn off the display.
When one of the deck operation buttons is pressed, this
button will not turn the power off.
Maintenance
To use the FUNCTION button
Each time FUNCTION is pressed while the power is on,
the function is selected cyclically.
To clean the cabinet
Use a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild
detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents
such as alcohol, benzine or thinner.
CD
RADIO
*
TAPE
To clean the heads
* applicable when one of the deck operation buttons is
pressed
When the tape heads are dirty;
- high frequency sound is not emitted
- the sound is not adequately high
- the sound is off-balance
- the tape cannot be erased
- the tape cannot be recorded on
After every 10 hours of use, clean the tape heads
with a head cleaning cassette.
Use separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning
cassette.
FUNCTION
POWER
Refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette
for details.
Lens
To clean the lens
Use a cotton swab
slightly moistened with
cleaning fluid. Wipe
gently from the center
to the edge.
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A
e PRESET
MEMORY s
UP t
TAPE/
POWER/6STANDBY
TUNING
r DOWN
RADIO/BAND
PHONES
REPEAT/SLEEP
ROCK, POP, JAZZ
QSURROUND
FM MODE/OSC
VOLUME N, M
TUNER OPERATION
A
1 Press *RADIO/BAND repeatedly to select
*REPEAT/SLEEP/FM MODE/OSC
- If an FM stereo broadcast contains noise, press the
button so that is displayed.
the desired band.
FM
AM
Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural.
To restore stereo reception, press the button again.
- If a high-pitched sound is heard during AM recording,
press the button repeatedly until the noise is reduced.
Its position can be checked by “•” being on or off the
display.
The power is turned on and the previously tuned
station is received.
The RADIO indicator lights up.
* or BAND on the remote control (applicable
when the AC cord is connected)
* or MODE on the remote control
2 Press r, t (TUNING DOWN, UP) to
select a station.
To change the AM tuning interval
During FM stereo reception,
is displayed.
The default setting of the AM tuning interval is 10 kHz/
step. If you use the unit in an area where the frequency
allocation system is 9 kHz/step, change the interval as
follows.
After listening, press TAPE/POWER/6STANDBY to
turn the power off.
1
2
Press RADIO/BAND to display FM.
Press s while pressing RADIO/BAND to display the
AM frequency.
For better reception
When the AM tuning interval is changed, the preset
stations are cleared.
FM
AM
NOTE
If the unit picks up noise from other electrical
appliances nearby, like a TV or fluorescent lights, move
the unit.
Extend the rod antenna
and orient it for the best
reception.
The antenna is inside the
unit. Position the unit for
the best reception.
For quick tuning (Auto Search)
Keep r, t pressed until the tuner starts
searching for a station. When a station is tuned to, the
search stops.
If the broadcast signal is weak, it does not stop. To
stop the search manually, press r or t.
To listen with the headphones
Connect headphones with a stereo mini plug to the
PHONES jack.
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0-9, +10
MODE
SOUND ADJUSTMENT
Volume or tone adjustment does not affect
recording.
DISPLAY
BAND
EQ
VOLUME (VOL)
VOL i, k
Press VOLUME N or M. The volume level is
displayed as a number from 0 to MAX (25).
• The volume level is automatically set to 14 if the
power is turned off when the volume level is set
to 15 or more. (except when turning the power
back on within 4 seconds)
r, t
c PLAY
s STOP
• Pressing DISPLAY on the remote control
displays the adjusted volume level.
3-mode equalizer
Press one of the 3-mode equalizer buttons (ROCK,
POP, JAZZ). The selected mode R (Rock), P (Pop)
or J (Jazz) appears in the display for 4 seconds.
To cancel, press the selected mode button.
ROCK - Emphasizes the high and low range of
music.
POP - Emphasizes voice and midrange of music.
JAZZ - Emphasizes the low range of music.
When using the remote control, press EQ
repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
The equalizer mode changes to ROCK, POP, JAZZ
or no equalization, cyclically.
PRESETTING STATIONS
You can preset up to 15 stations in each band.
1 Select a station.
2 Press *s MEMORY once so that “M” is
displayed to store the station.
A station is assigned a preset number, beginning
from 1 in consecutive order for each band.
Preset number
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QSURROUND system
The QSURROUND system built into this unit uses
only two speakers at the left and right to create an
atmosphere that sounds as if you are surrounded
by two front speakers and two rear speakers.
Press QSURROUND and the QSURROUND
indicator lights up.
Frequency
* or s STOP on the remote control
• The QSURROUND system does not work for
monaural sources.
• At higher volumes, turning QSURROUND on
may cause sound distortion. In this case, make
the volume down.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2.
The next station will not be stored if a total of 15
preset stations have already been stored for a
band.
To listen to preset stations
Select a band then press e PRESET repeatedly.
c PLAY on the remote control is also available.
To select a preset number directly with the
remote control
Press the numbered buttons 0-9 and +10.
Example:
To select number 15, press +10 and 5.
To select number 10, press +10 and 0.
To clear a preset station
Select the preset number first. Within 4 seconds, keep
s pressed until “M” and the preset number disappear
in the display.
The higher numbers in the band are decreased by one.
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B
e PRESET
MEMORY s
UP t
TAPE/
POWER/6STANDBY
TUNING
r DOWN
REPEAT/SLEEP
CD
FM MODE/OSC
CD OPERATION
B
To start play when the power is off, press CD. The
power is turned on and play of the loaded disc begins
(Direct Play Function).
1 Press CD.
The power is turned on and the CD indicator lights
up.
If you load a disc while the CD indicator flashes in step
2, play starts without pressing e.
2 Press CD OPEN to open the disc
compartment. Place a disc with the
printed side up and close the disc
compartment.
To select a track directly with the remote control,
press the numbered buttons 0-9 and +10. CD play
starts from the selected track and continues to the last
track.
CD OPEN
Example:
To select number 25, press +10, +10 and 5.
To select number 10, press +10 and 0.
After listening, press TAPE/POWER/6STANDBY to
turn the power off.
Total number of tracks and total playing time are
displayed. It will take about 15 seconds when
loading a CD-RW disc.
NOTE
• Do not use irregular shape CDs (example: heart-
shaped, octagonal ones).
It may result in malfunctions.
• Do not place more than one disc in the disc
compartment.
3 Press *e PRESET to start play.
The number of the track being played and elapsed
playing time are displayed.
* or c PLAY on the remote control
• Do not try to open the disc compartment during play.
• Do not touch the lens. Doing so may cause
malfunctions.
• The unit may not play a CD-R/RW disc that is
recorded on personal computers or some kinds of
CD-R/RW recorders because of differences in
recording platforms.
• Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the
recordable side or the labeled side) of a CD-R/RW
disc. It may cause malfunction.
• Do not load an unrecorded CD-R/RW disc. It will take
over 30 seconds to read the disc. The disc may be
damaged if you try to open the disc compartment
while reading the disc.
s MEMORY – Stops play.
*e PRESET – Pauses play. To resume play,
press again.
* or a PAUSE on the remote control
r,t – Searches for a particular point during
playback. Keep r or t pressed and then
release it.
– Skips to the beginning of a track. Press r or
t repeatedly.
*REPEAT/SLEEP/FM MODE/OSC
– Repeats a single track or all tracks. Select as
follows.
[
1 : A single track is played repeatedly.
Select a track with r or t.
: All tracks are played repeatedly.
* or REPEAT on the remote control
[
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SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER
0-9, +10
REPEAT
The unit can be turned off automatically at a
specified time.
1 Keep REPEAT/SLEEP/FM MODE/OSC
pressed until “30” flashes in the
display.
c PLAY
a PAUSE
r, t
s STOP
2 Within 4 seconds, press r or t to
specify the time until the power is
turned off.
Each time it is pressed, the time changes
between 10 and 90 minutes in 10-minute steps.
PROGRAMMED PLAY
Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from the disc.
Specified time
1 In stop mode, keep *s MEMORY pressed
until “M” flashes in the display.
* or s STOP on the remote control
While the sleep
timer works, the
dot keeps flashing.
2 Press r or t to select a track, then
press s MEMORY to store it.
Track number
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To check the time remaining until the power
is turned off
Repeat step 1 shown above. The remaining time is
displayed for 4 seconds.
Programmed number
To cancel the sleep timer
Display the remaining time and press r or t
repeatedly until OFF is displayed.
To select a track with the remote control
Press the numbered buttons 0-9 and +10.
3 Repeat step 2 to program other tracks.
NOTE
4 Keep s MEMORY pressed until “M” stops
If the unit is turned off during tape playback, c on
the deck will not be released. Press Z to
release c.
flashing to finish the program.
“M” remains displayed and indicates the unit stores
the programmed tracks.
5 Press e to start play.
To check the program, press r or t in stop
mode.
To clear the program, press s once in stop mode so
that “M” disappears in the display.
To change the programmed tracks, clear the
program and repeat all the steps again.
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TAPE/
POWER/
6STANDBY
s MEMORY
MIC VOL
MIC
DUBB SPEED HIGH/LOW
RADIO/BAND
CD
C
TAPE OPERATION
C
• Use Type I (normal) tapes only.
• Note that recording is done on only one side of the
tape.
RECORDING FROM A CD OR THE
TUNER
1 Insert a tape to be recorded on into deck 1
INSERTING A TAPE
with the side to be recorded facing out.
Press Z to open the cassette holder and
insert a tape with the exposed side down and
the side to be played facing out.
Deck 1
Deck 1
Deck 2
2 Get ready to record from the source.
To record from a CD, press CD and load the disc.
To record from a radio broadcast, press RADIO/
BAND and tune to a station.
Push the cassette holder to close.
3 Press w on deck 1 to start recording.
c is pressed simultaneously.
PLAYING A TAPE
When the selected function is CD, CD play and
recording starts simultaneously.
Press c while the power is off.
The power is turned on and play of the inserted tape
begins.
The volume level is displayed during tape operation.
To record only the selected tracks of a CD
1
Follow steps 1 to 4 of PROGRAMMED PLAY on
page 9 to program tracks.
Press w.
2
Z – Stops play. The power will be automatically
turned off.
To stop recording, press Z on deck 1. To stop CD
play, press s STOP/MEMORY.
To pause recording, press a. To resume recording,
press again.
a – Pauses play. To resume play, press again.
f/g – Rewinds/ fast forwards. To stop the
winding, press Z.
To erase recording, press w on deck 1 while the
power is off.
After recording, press TAPE/POWER/6STANDBY to
turn the power off.
Continuous play
After play on deck 2 finishes, play on deck 1 will start
without interruption.
During play on deck 2, press a then press c on
deck 1.
a on deck 1 will be released at the end of play on
deck 2.
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MICROPHONE MIXING
Connect a microphone with a mini plug to
the MIC jack and play a source to be mixed.
To record the microphone mixing sound, insert a
tape in deck 1 and press w.
• During dubbing at high speed, the microphone
mixing sound is not recorded.
MIC VOL – Adjusts the microphone volume. If a
howling sound is produced, turn the volume
down.
• To prevent howling, hold the microphone away
from the speakers. The use of unidirectional type
microphones is also recommended.
DUBBING A TAPE
1 Press TAPE/POWER/6STANDBY to turn
the power off.
2 Insert a tape to be recorded on into deck 1
with the side to be recorded facing out.
3 Insert a tape to be played into deck 2 with
the side to be played facing out.
4 Press a then press w on deck 1 to enter
recording pause mode.
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The power is turned on.
c is pressed simultaneously.
5 Press DUBB SPEED HIGH/LOW to select a
dubbing speed.
The HIGH-SPEED DUBBING indicator lights up:
Dubs at high speed.
The HIGH-SPEED DUBBING indicator goes off:
Dubs at normal speed.
6 Press c on deck 2.
a on deck 1 is released and recording starts.
To stop recording, press Z on deck 1 and deck 2.
The power will be automatically turned off.
NOTE
When recording near a television, noise may be
recorded. Move the unit away from the television.
To prevent accidental erasure
Break off the plastic tabs on the cassette tape with a
screwdriver or other pointed tool after recording.
To record on the tape again
Cover the tab openings with adhesive tape, etc.
Side A
Tab for side A
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NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
... Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
... Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
... Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
... Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
Modifications or adjustments to this product, which are
not expressly approved by the manufacturer, may void
the user’s right or authority to operate this product.
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