Aiwa troubleshooting When trying to play cd or tape, it comes up with message disc, (or tape) not present Any ideas

Certainly! Here is a basic manual for the Aiwa CX-NA777:

1. Powering On and Off To turn the CX-NA777 on, press the Power button located on the top right of the system. To turn it off, press the same button again.
2. Changing the Volume Use the Volume control knob located on the front of the system to adjust the volume. Turn it clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease it.
3. Selecting a Source To select a source, such as the CD player or the radio, use the Function button located on the front of the system. Press it repeatedly until you reach the desired source.
4. Using the CD Player To use the CD player, press the CD button located on the front of the system. Insert a CD into the tray and press the Play button to start playing the CD.
5. Using the Radio To use the radio, select the Radio source using the Function button. Then use the Tuning knob to tune into the desired station. You can also use the Preset buttons to quickly access your favorite stations.
6. Using the Tape Deck To use the tape deck, select the Tape source using the Function button. Then insert a cassette tape into the deck and press the Play button to start playing it.
7. Adjusting the Sound To adjust the sound, use the Bass, Treble, and Balance controls located on the front of the system. These controls allow you to adjust the bass and treble levels, as well as the balance between the left and right speakers.
8. Using the Clock and Timer The CX-NA777 features a built-in clock and timer. To set the clock, press the Clock button and then use the Tuning knob to set the correct time. To set the timer, press the Timer button and then use the Tuning knob to set the desired start and end times.
9. Using the Remote Control The CX-NA777 comes with a remote control that allows you to control the system from a distance. The remote control features buttons for all of the main functions, including Power, Volume, Function, and CD playback.
10. Troubleshooting If you experience any issues with the CX-NA777, such as a CD that won't play or a radio that won't tune properly, consult the user manual for troubleshooting tips. You can also contact Aiwa customer support for further assistance.

Note: This is a basic manual and may not cover all features of the Aiwa CX-NA777. For more detailed instructions, please consult the user manual that came with your system.

Both players should play a tape. In fact the player can be set up so when tape player 1 finishes the tape, player 2 will kick on to play the other tape by itself. Only one is the recorder to dub another tape or record CD to tape.

Press the RANDOM/REPEAT button and watch the unit's display. There will be a graphic changing to show the different functions: Disc repeat....All Repeat.

Try out the different modes unit you find the one that plays all the discs in the carousel.

Have you tried to put another cd? If you check the memory.

Your unit needs a little TLC. Let me address the likely problems/solutions:

1) Tape deck stuck - The most common problem here is that the belt has gotten slippery. This has prevented the mechanism from resetting to a known position and that is what prevents the door from opening. Hopefully when you pried it open, nothing bot broken.

2) Both tape drives run from the same motor and use different belts. The same applies to the second deck as the first. The belts are sliping and need to be replaced.

3) The CD lens is probably dirty and needs to be cleaned. The fact that the CD stops and an attempt is made to play it suggests that the optics are working enough to detect the disc. Clean the lens using a cotton swab and alcohol and that should resoplve the CD problem.

If you have not opened up these before, I would not suggest you start without someone around who has. There are 3 belts that need to be chagned for the cassette section to work. Plan on $15-$20 for the belts.

Dan

The clicking you are hearing is an attempt to focus on the disc. The usual cleaning discs don't work well. Try to gain access to the lens and clean itusing a cotton swab and alcohol. That will remove any film that remains on the lens. If that fails to resolve the problem, the optics will need to be replaced.

Dan

need to buy the laser for it's CD . where can i buy it from

I thought that I had the same problem. I then discovered that when I put 3 CD's in it started up on it's own. If you push the demo button you can see how it's supposed to light up the number of tracks in a square on the right of the display. It wasn't doing that until I put in all 3. Then it started up and I was able to use the disc 1, 2 & 3 buttons to change from 1 CD to the next and I used the Up and Down buttons to change songs and the play button above the tape deck is multi-functional. Hope this helps.

You said you cleaned the player but did you clean the disc? Any scratches, dirt debris? To clean the disc you can but special cleaning soultions at various retailers. Have you tried playing diffrent discs, that will help rule out if it's the player or disc.