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Slide and remove the battery compartment lid wf, and 
insert the two supplied R6 (size AA) batteries, E side 
first, matching the polarities shown below. 

• With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months.

• Do not mix an old battery with a new one or mix different types of 

batteries.

• If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the 

batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

XM Radio is the satellite radio service with millions of listeners 
across the U.S. Broadcasting live daily. XM Radio offers 160 
digital radio channels offering music, news, sports, comedy, talk, 
entertainment, traffic and weather reports, with high quality digital 
sound.

XM $12.95 monthly service subscription sold separately. XM 
Connect and Play (TM) antenna required to receive XM service (sold 
separately). Installation costs and other fees and taxes, including a 
one-time activation fee may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. 
All fees and programming subject to change. Channels with frequent 
explicit language are indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is 
available for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO. 
Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available  
at xmradio.com. XM service only available in the 48 contiguous 
United States. XM Ready and XM Connect-and-Play are trademarks 
of XM Satellite Radio Inc. (C)2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights 
reserved.

Find the 8-character XM Radio ID of the Connect-and-Play antenna. 
With the Connect-and-Play antenna connected to the unit, the Radio 
ID can be found by selecting channel 0 on the radio. Press >10, 10/0, 
10/0, 10/0 

 on the remote in that order to select channel 0.

Record the Radio ID here for reference: _______________________.  
(NOTE: The XM Radio ID does not use the letters I, O, S, or F.)
Activate your XM Satellite Radio service online  
at http://activate.xmradio.com or by calling 1-800-XMRADIO  
(1-800-967-2346). You will need a major credit card.
XM will send a signal from the satellites to activate the full channel 
lineup. Activation normally takes 10 to 15 minutes, but during peak 
busy periods, you may need to keep your player on for up to an hour. 
When you can access the full channel lineup on your player, you’re 
done.

• To ensure optimal reception of XM’s satellite signal, move your 

antenna to various window locations around your home to see where 
the best reception will be received. Most XM customers place the 
antenna in a south-facing window with a clear view to the sky.

• Residents in Canada please see information about XM Canada at the 

following webpage: (http://www.xmradio.ca/)

Turn on the system.

Press ?/1 (power) 1.

Select the clock set mode.

Press CLOCK/TIMER SET wd on the remote. If the 
current mode appears on the display, press ./>
q; repeatedly to select “CLOCK SET” and then press 
ENTER qg.

Set the time.

Press ./> q; repeatedly to set the hour, and 
then press ENTER qg. Use the same procedure to set 
the minutes.
When you turn off the system after setting the clock, 
the clock display appears instead of the demonstration 
display.
The clock settings are lost when you disconnect the 
power cord or if a power failure occurs.

Press the following buttons (or press FUNCTION 3 on 
the remote repeatedly).

CD

CD 3.

Tuner

TUNER/BAND 3.

Tape (deck A or B)

TAPE on the remote (or 
TAPE A/B on the unit) 3.

Component (connected 
using an audio cord)

AUDIO IN 3 on the unit.

Press VOLUME +/

− on the remote (or turn the 

VOLUME control on the unit) qd.

Reinforce the bass and 
create a more powerful 
sound

GROOVE qh on the unit 
repeatedly until “GROOVE” 
appears.

Set the surround effect

SURROUND qh on the unit 
repeatedly until “SURR” 
appears.

Select the preset sound 
effect

EQ qh on the remote 
repeatedly. To cancel, 
press EQ qh on the remote 
repeatedly until “EQ OFF” 
appears.

Press SUBWOOFER 5 on the unit repeatedly until 
“SUB ON” appears. The SUBWOOFER indicator 4 on 
the unit lights up. If you later disconnect the subwoofer, 
repeat the procedure until “SUB OFF” appears. The 
volume of the subwoofer is linked to the front speakers.

Select the CD function.

Press CD 3.

Place a disc.

Press OPEN/CLOSE Z on the remote (or A (open/
close) on the unit) qj, and place a disc with the label 
side up on the disc tray. 

rotate the disc tray. 
To close the disc tray, press OPEN/CLOSE Z on the 
remote (or A (open/close) on the unit) qj again. 
Do not force the disc tray closed with your finger, as 
this may damage the unit.

Start playback.

Press N (play) on the remote (or HS (play/pause) 
on the unit) q;.

Pause playback

X (pause) on the remote (or 
HS  (play/pause) on the unit) 
q;. To resume play, press the 
button again.

Stop playback

x (stop) q;.

Select a folder on an 
MP3 disc

Select a track or file

./> (go back/go forward) 
(or turn the MULTI JOG dial on 
the unit) q;.

Find a point in a 
track or file

Hold down m/M (rewind/fast 
forward) q; during playback, 
and release the button at the 
desired point.

Select Repeat Play

REPEAT wa on the remote 
repeatedly until “REP” or 
“REP1” appears.

Select a disc

DISC SKIP (or DISC 1 

− 3 on 

the unit) qk in stop mode.

Switch to CD 
function from other 
function

DISC 1 

− 3 qk on the unit 

(Automatic Source Selection).

Exchange other 
discs while playing

EX-CHANGE qk on the unit.

Press PLAY MODE 7 repeatedly while the player is 
stopped. You can select normal play (“ALL DISCS” 
for all discs or “1 DISC” for a disc or “
MP3 files in the folder on the disc), shuffle play (“ALL 
DISCS SHUF” or “1 DISC SHUF” or “
program play (“PGM”).

* When playing a CD-DA disc, 

operation as 1 DISC (SHUF) Play.

Press the number buttons wj on the remote during 
normal play. For example, to enter 20, press >10, 2, 10/0, 
in that order.

• All tracks or files on a disc are played repeatedly up to five times.

• You cannot select “REP” and “ALL DISCS SHUF” at the same 

time.

• “REP1” indicates that a single track or file is repeated until you stop 

it.

To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP qk to 

 +/

− (select folder) q;.

*” for all 

 SHUF*”), or 

 (SHUF) Play performs the same 

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• Do not save other types of files or unnecessary folders on a disc that 

has MP3 files.

• Folders that have no MP3 files are skipped.

• MP3 files are played back in the order that they are recorded onto 

the disc.

• The system can only play MP3 files that have a file extension of 

“.MP3.”

• If there are files on the disc that have the “.MP3” file extension, 

but that are not MP3 files, the unit may produce noise or may 
malfunction.

• The maximum number of:

− folders is 150 (including the root folder).

− MP3 files is 255.

− MP3 files and folders that can be contained on a single disc is 300.

− folder levels (the tree structure of files) is 8.

• Compatibility with all MP3 encoding/writing software, recording 

device, and recording media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible 
MP3 discs may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play 
at all.

• If the disc begins with a CD-DA (or MP3) session, it is recognized 

as a CD-DA (or MP3) disc, and playback continues until another 
session is encountered.

• A disc with a mixed CD format is recognized as a CD-DA (audio) 

disc.

Select “FM” or “AM.”

Press TUNER/BAND 3 repeatedly.

Select the tuning mode.

Press TUNING MODE 7 repeatedly until “AUTO” 
appears. 

Tune in the desired station.

Press +/

− on the remote (or TUNING +/− on the unit) 

q;. Scanning stops automatically when a station is 
tuned in, and then “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for 
stereo programs) appear.

Press x (stop) q;.

If “TUNED” does not appear and the scanning does 
not stop, press TUNING MODE 7 repeatedly until 
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear, and then press 
+/

− on the remote (or TUNING +/− on the unit) q;

repeatedly to tune in the desired station.

Press FM MODE ws on the remote repeatedly until 
“MONO” appears to turn off stereo reception.

You can operate and listen to the XM satellite Radio by 
connecting your XM Connect-and-Play Antenna. Before 
using the system, connect the XM Connect-and-Play 
antenna to the XM jack of the system (see “Hooking up 
the system securely”).

Select “XM.”

Press XM on the remote (or TUNER/BAND 
repeatedly) 3. 

Select the All Channel mode.

Press TUNING MODE 7 repeatedly until “CAT” 
and “PRESET” disappear.

Tune in the desired channel.

Press +/

− on the remote (or TUNING+/− on the unit) 

q; repeatedly.

Press XM on the remote (or TUNER/BAND 
repeatedly) 

3

. 

Press TUNING MODE 

7

 repeatedly until “CAT” 

appears.

Press CATEGORY +/– 

q;

 repeatedly.

Press +/– on the remote (or TUNING+/– on the 
unit) 

q;

 repeatedly.

Press the number buttons wj on the remote. For example, 
to enter 20, press >10, 10/0, 2, 10/0, in that order. You 
cannot enter 255 or more.

• If you select a channel that is not broadcasted, “OFF AIR” appears 

and the previous channel is selected.

• If you select a channel using the number buttons in Category mode, 

the tuning mode changes to All Channel mode automatically.

Select a tape deck.

Press TAPE (or TAPE A/B on the unit) 3 repeatedly.

Insert a tape.

Press PUSH A 9 on the unit, and insert the TYPE 
I (normal) tape into the cassette holder with the side 
you want to play facing forward. Make sure there is 
no slack in the tape to avoid damaging the tape or 
the tape deck. Press PUSH A 9 on the unit again to 
close the cassette holder.

Start playback.

Press N (play) on the remote (or HS (play/pause) 
on the unit) q;. Do not eject the tape during playback 
or recording, as this may cause irreparable damage to 
the tape and the cassette holder.

Pause playback

X (pause) on the remote (or HS
(play/pause) on the unit) q;. To 
resume play, press the button again.

Stop playback

x (stop) q;.

Rewind or fast 
forward

m/M (rewind/fast forward) q;.

Select Relay 
Play*

PLAY MODE 7 repeatedly until 
“RELAY” appears.

* After the playback of the front side of deck A, deck B plays the 

front side, and then stops.

Change 
information on the 
display*

DISPLAY 6 repeatedly when the 
system is turned on.

Change Display 
mode (See below.)

DISPLAY 6 repeatedly when the 
system is turned off.

* For example, you can view CD/CD-G/MP3 disc information, such 

as the track or file number or folder name during normal play, or 
the total playing time while the player is stopped. You can also view 
XM radio information, such as the channel name, song title and 
artist name.

The system offers the following display modes.

Demonstration

The clock display is replaced by 
lighting and flashing of the display 
window.

Clock

The clock is displayed.

Power Saving 
Mode

2)

The display is turned off to conserve 
power. The timer and clock continue 
to operate.

1)

 The STANDBY indicator 2 on the unit lights up when the system 

is off.

2)

 When the system is in Power Saving Mode, the following functions 

are unavailable: 
− setting the clock.

− changing the AM tuning interval.

− turning on the system by pressing the function buttons (for 

example, CD 3).

− changing the CD power manage function.

− resetting the system to factory settings.

• The following are not displayed;

− total playing time for a CD-DA disc depending on the play mode.

− total playing time for an MP3 disc.

− remaining playing time for an MP3 file.

• The following are not displayed correctly;

− elapsed playing time of an MP3 file encoded using a VBR 

(variable bit rate).

− folder and file names that do not follow either the ISO9660 Level 

1, Level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format.

• The following are displayed;

− ID3 tag information for MP3 files when ID3 version 1 and version 

2 tags are used. 

− up to 30 characters of ID3 tag information using uppercase letters 

(A to Z), numbers (0 to 9), and symbols (˝ $ % ’ ( ) * , – . / < = > 
@ [ \ ] _ ` { | } ! ? ^).

Connect headphones to the PHONES jack qa on the 
unit.

Connect additional audio component to the AUDIO 
IN jack qs on the unit using an audio analog cord (not 
supplied). Turn down the volume on the system, and then 
select the AUDIO IN function.

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Use buttons on the remote to create your own program.

Press CD 

3

 to select the CD function.

Press PLAY MODE 

7

 repeatedly until “PGM” 

appears while the player is stopped.

Press DISC SKIP 

qk

 repeatedly to select a disc.

Press 

.

/

>

 

q;

 repeatedly until the desired 

track number appears.

When programming MP3 files, press 
folder) q; repeatedly to select the desired folder, and 
then select the desired file.

Disc tray number Selected track or file number

Total playing time of program 
(including selected track or file)

Press ENTER 

qg

 to add the track or file to the 

program.

“– –.– –” appears when the total program time 
exceeds 100 minutes for a CD, or when you select an 
MP3 file.

Repeat steps 3 through 5 to program additional 
tracks or files, up to a total of 25 tracks or files.

To play your program of tr

acks or files, press 

N

(play) 

q;

.

The program remains available until you open the 
disc tray. To play the same program again, press N
(play) q;.

Press PLAY MODE 7 repeatedly until “PGM” 
disappears while the player is stopped.

Press CLEAR w; while the player is stopped.

Press DISPLAY 6 repeatedly while the player is 
stopped.

You can preset your favorite radio stations and tune 
them in instantly by selecting the corresponding preset 
number. 
Use buttons on the remote to preset stations.

Tune in the desired station (see “Listening to the 
radio”).

Press TUNER MEMORY 

wh

.

Preset number

Press +/– 

q;

 repeatedly to select your desired 

preset number.

If another station is already assigned to the selected 
preset number, the station is replaced by the new 
stations.

Press ENTER 

qg

.

Repeat steps 1 through 4 to store other stations.

You can preset up to 20 FM, 10 AM and 20 XM 
stations. The preset stations are retained for about half 
a day even if you disconnect the power cord or if a 
power failure occurs.

To call up a preset radio station, press TUNING 
MODE 

7

 repeatedly until “PRESET” appears, 

and then press +/– 

q;

 repeatedly to select the 

desired preset number.

You cannot preset XM stations except when you receive the station.

You can record on a TYPE I (normal) tape in two ways: 

You can record an entire CD onto a tape. The recording 
level is adjusted automatically.

You can record just the portions you like from a sound 
source, including connected audio components.

Use buttons on the unit to control tape recording.

Load a recordable tape into deck B with the 
side you want to record facing forward, and then 
press TAPE A/B 

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 repeatedly to select TAPE B.

Prepare the recording source.

For CD Synchro Recording:

Press CD 3 to select the CD function. Load the 
disc you want to record, and press DISC SKIP 

 

repeatedly to select the disc.
When recording a folder from an MP3 disc, press 
PLAY MODE 7 repeatedly to select “
press 
the desired folder.
To record only your favorite CD tracks or MP3 files in 
your desired order, perform steps 2 to 6 of “Creating 
your own CD program.”

For Manual Recording:

Select the desired source to record.

Set deck B to stand by for recording.

For CD Synchro Recording:

Press CD SYNC 8.

For Manual Recording:

Press REC PAUSE/START 8.

Start recording.

While recording, you cannot listen to other sources.

For CD Synchro Recording:

Press REC PAUSE/START 8. When the recording 
is completed, the CD player and the tape deck stop 
automatically.

For Manual Recording:

Press REC PAUSE/START 8, and then start playing 
the desired recording source.
If there is noise while recording from the tuner, 
reposition the appropriate antenna to reduce the noise.

Press x (stop) q;.

• 

Recording stops if you change to a different function.

•

 When loud sound signals are input, the system automatically adjusts 

the recording level to prevent distortion of the recorded sound signal 
(Auto Level Control function).

•

 You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro Recording.

You can raise or lower the levels of specific frequency 
ranges, and then store the setting as “USER” in the 
memory.

Select the audio emphasis you want for your 
basic sound using EQ on the remote, and 
SURROUND and GROOVE on the unit 

qh

.

Press EQ BAND 

qf

 on the unit repeatedly to 

select a frequency band, and then turn the 
MULTI JOG dial 

q;

 on the unit to adjust the 

frequency level. Repeat this for each band you 
want to adjust.

Frequency band

Frequency level

Hold down EQ 

qh

 on the remote until 

“COMPLETE” appears.

The setting is stored in the memory.

To call up the personal sound effect, press 
EQ 

qh

 on the remote repeatedly until “USER” 

appears.

Press EQ qh on the remote repeatedly until “EQ OFF” 
appears.

The system offers three timer functions. You cannot 
activate both the Play Timer and the Rec Timer at the 
same time. If you use either with the Sleep Timer, the 
Sleep Timer has priority. 

You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if 
the clock is not set.
Press SLEEP wg repeatedly. If you select “AUTO,” the 
system automatically turns off after the current disc or 
tape stops or in 100 minutes.
Do not select “AUTO” during Synchro Recording of a 
tape.

You can wake up to CD, tape or tuner at a preset time. 

You can record a preset radio station at a specified time.

Use buttons on the remote to control the Play Timer and 
the Rec Timer. Make sure you have set the clock.

Prepare the sound source.

For Play Timer:

Prepare the sound source, and then press VOLUME 
+/

−

 qd to adjust the volume.

To start from a specific CD track or MP3 file, create 
your own program.

For Rec Timer:

Tune in the preset radio station.

Press CLOCK/TIMER SET 

wd

.

Press 

.

/

>

 

q;

 repeatedly to select “PLAY 

SET” or “REC SET,” and then press ENTER 

qg

.

“ON” appears, and the hour indication flashes.

Set the time to start playing or recording.

  Press 

.

/

>

 

q;

 repeatedly to set the hour, 

and then press ENTER 

qg

.

The minute indication flashes. Use the procedure 
above to set the minutes.

Use the same procedure as in step 4 to set the 
time to stop playing or recording.

Select the sound source or prepare the tape.

For Play Timer:

Press .

/

>

 

q; repeatedly until the desired 

sound source appears, and then press ENTER qg

.

 The 

display shows the timer settings.

For Rec Timer:

Load a recordable tape into deck B. The display 
shows the timer settings.

Press 

?/1

 (power) 

1

 to turn off the system.

The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset 
time. If the system is on at the preset time, the Play 
Timer and the Rec Timer will not play or record.

Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT wd, press .

/

>

 

q;

repeatedly until “PLAY SELECT” or “REC SELECT” 
appears, and then press ENTER qg

.

Repeat the same procedure as above until “TIMER OFF” 
appears, and then press ENTER qg

.

Start over from step 1.

• 

The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not canceled 
manually.

•

 The volume is reduced to minimum during the Rec Timer.

•

 The Rec Timer is canceled automatically after the Rec Timer has 

been activated.

 +/

−

 (select 

 +/– (select folder) q; repeatedly to select 

” and then 

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This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.

SET

3-2. CASE (SIDE-L), CASE (SIDE-R)

(Page 10)

3-3. CASE (TOP)

(Page 10)

3-4. LID (CD)

(Page 10)

3-9. MAIN BOARD

(Page 13)

3-14. MOTOR (TB) BOARD

(Page 15)

3-15. MOTOR (LD) BOARD

(Page 16)

3-11. DRIVER BOARD, 

SW BOARD
(Page 14)

3-6. FRONT PANEL BLOCK

(Page 11)

3-7. MECHANICAL DECK

(CWM42FF609)
(Page 11)

3-5. CD MECHANISM DECK

(CDM74KF-K6BD83S)
(Page 12)

3-10. CD BOARD

(Page 13)

3-12. OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK

(Page 14)

3-13. SENSOR BOARD

(Page 15)

3-8. BACK PANEL SECTION

(Page 12)