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WARNING Notice for users To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. On the supplied software • Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the Do not install the appliance in a confined manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Table of Contents Overview ..........4 Adjusting the settings of your What you can do with your Portable IC Audio Player Portable IC Audio Player ..4 Adjusting the time setting of your Other features ......... 5 Portable IC Audio Player to a Step 1: Checking the package computer’s built-in clock ....
Overview What you can do with your Portable IC Audio Player First, you need to install the “SonicStage” software into your computer (MP3 File Manager software is pre- installed in your Portable IC Audio Player). You can easily transfer digital audio files from your computer to the built-in flash memory and carry it anywhere to enjoy.
• Recording time* XDM-S500: 128MB built-in flash memory, more than 5 hours 50 minutes. XDM-S700: 256MB built-in flash memory, more than 11 hours 40 minutes. • The supplied SonicStage software enables you to record songs from audio CDs to the hard disk of your computer using the ATRAC3plus format (high sound quality, high compression).
Step 2: Inserting the battery Insert one LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery with correct polarity. Be sure to insert it from the E side as illustrated. Push forward the battery compartment lid until it locks completely. Battery duration * If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached, attach it as illustrated.
Locating controls For details about each part, refer to the pages in parentheses. Front side Rear side 1 Shuttle switch (./>, VOL (volume)) 8 REPEAT button (pages 15 to 16) (pages 12 to 20, 22 to 32) 9 ACCESS lamps (pages10, 41) 2 Headphone jack (page 12) Blinks in orange.
Display 1 Text/graphic information display (page 15) 3 AVLS indication (page 26) Displays track number, track name, current date The indication appears while the AVLS and time (page 17 to 25), MESSAGE (page 11, function is activated. 37) and menu. Press the MENU button to switch the display 4 Digital sound preset indication mode.
Basic Operations Transferring audio files from the computer to your Portable IC Audio Player Note Before connecting your Portable IC Audio Player to the computer for the first time, be sure to install the “SonicStage” software from the supplied CD-ROM in your computer. Even if the SonicStage software is already installed, you need to install the SonicStage software supplied with this Portable IC Audio Player before connecting your Portable IC Audio Player to the computer (update programs may be available).
Transfer audio files to your Portable IC Audio Player. For information on transferring audio files to the built-in flash memory, refer to the separate manual “SonicStage operating instructions.” z Tip For information on transferring audio files back to the computer, refer to the manual “SonicStage operating instructions” or online Help for the SonicStage software.
Listening to music with your Portable IC Audio Player Please insert a battery before use (see page 7). Note When using Portable IC Audio Player, be sure do disconnect it from the computer. To use the headphones extension cord Connect the headphones. Headphones to i jack extension...
What is the Group function? The Group function enables you to select favorite music conveniently on your Portable IC Audio Player. You can transfer audio files or play songs by album or artist using the Group function. • The track number is the order of songs in each group. •...
Advanced Operations Repeat mode Press the MENU button in stop mode. The menu screen is displayed. There are three types of repeat mode: Track R E P E A T M O D E > Repeat, A-B Repeat and Sentence Repeat. •...
Playing the tracks Playing a specified repeatedly (Track section repeatedly (A-B Repeat) Repeat) The Track Repeat mode is changed by pressing While playing a track, you can set the start point the REPEAT button. You can check the current (A) and end point (B) for a section you wish to Track Repeat mode with the icon of the display.
Repeat mode (continued) z Tips Shuttle switch • You can fast-forward or fast-rewind by rotating the to (>) to (.) Shuttle switch, after the start point (A) is set. If the track reaches the end while fast-forwarding, the end point is set as point (B) and fast-forwarding continues. A-B Repeat starts when you release the Shuttle switch.
Setting the repeat Changing the counts display mode You can set the repeat counts (1-9) of one sentence for the Sentence Repeat mode. You can view information such as track numbers or titles in the display while music is played or Shuttle switch stopped.
Changing the display mode (continued) Selecting the group display mode Shuttle switch to (>) to (.) For any menu mode, you can select the group display by pressing the GROUP/TUNE MODE button with the RADIO ON/OFF switch set to RADIO OFF. MENU button Nx button RADIO ON/OFF switch...
Adjusting the sound Adjusting treble quality and bass (Digital You can adjust the sound quality of bass and treble parts. sound preset) Sound quality Emphasis level Bass -4 to +3 You can adjust the treble and bass. You can preset two settings, which can be selected during Treble -4 to +3...
Adjusting treble and bass Locking the (Digital sound preset) (continued) controls (HOLD) Set the tone for “SOUND 1.” You can protect your Portable IC Audio Player 1 Rotate the Shuttle switch to select against accidental operation by using the HOLD “SOUND 1 >”...
Storing non-audio data You can transfer data from the hard disk of your computer to the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer. The built-in flash memory is displayed in Windows Explorer as an external drive (for example: as the D drive). Notes •...
Using the radio If it is hard to hear the FM broadcast Listening to the If the FM broadcast is noisy, switch to the monaural reception mode. radio 1 Slide the RADIO ON/OFF switch in the direction of RADIO ON to turn on the radio. You can listen to FM broadcasts.
To preset a station manually (Manual Presetting radio preset) If there is a station that cannot be preset stations automatically, you can preset it manually by the following procedure. You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations. Before starting, you must exit the preset mode (the preset numbers should not be displayed).
Adjusting the settings of your Portable IC Audio Press the MENU button. Player The menu screen is displayed. Adjusting the time R E P E A T M O D E > setting of your Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “PC Portable IC Audio CLK:”...
Adjusting the As you did in step 3, adjust the settings for “month” and “date.” current time After rotating the Shuttle switch to adjust the “date” setting and pressing the Nx button setting (DATE- to confirm, the display switches to the time setting screen.
Limiting the Setting the volume (AVLS) volume using the preset volume You can set AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to limit the maximum volume to prevent function auditory disturbance or distraction. With AVLS, you can listen to music at a comfortable volume There are two modes to adjust the volume level.
Switching to the manual Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “SET mode >.” Press the MENU button. V O L : S E T > The menu screen is displayed. Press the Nx button to confirm. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “VOL LO xx”* blinks.
Turning off the Changing the beep sound backlight setting (BEEP) You can select ON or OFF. Menu Backlight mode You can turn off the beep sounds of your Portable Always off IC Audio Player. Turns on for three seconds Shuttle switch after each operation (or until scrolling is complete) to (>)
To cancel the menu mode Changing the Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the MENU button. blink setting of OPERATION lamp The OPERATION lamp blinks or lights in green according to operation. You can select from three patterns of setting, or OFF.
To check the time length until the Player is Turning off the turned off Press and hold the MENU button. power after a To cancel the timer specified time Carry out step1 to 3 and select “TIMER: OFF” in step 3. To cancel the menu mode (TIMER) Select [RETURN] in the menu screen or press the MENU...
Other functions Regrouping songs Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Y” and press the Nx button to confirm. (REGROUP) “Really?” is displayed. R e a l l y ? The songs group function may be disabled* when a song has been deleted from or added to the built- in flash memory by operating the computer in Press the Nx button.
If the MP3 File Manager software is erased, you can restore it from the supplied CD-ROM or download it from the Aiwa customer service website. Turn off the radio. For details, refer to “MP3 File Manager software Slide the RADIO ON/OFF switch in the operation”...
Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or your Portable IC Audio Player, please consult operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a your nearest Aiwa dealer. traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play your Portable IC Audio Player at a high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings.
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using your Portable IC Audio Player, use this troubleshooting guide to help you to remedy the problem prior to consult an Aiwa dealer. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Aiwa dealer. For trouble concerning operations while connected to your computer, please refer to “Troubleshooting”...
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On the display window Symptom Cause/Remedy LIGHT is set to “OFF.” The backlight is not turned on. c In the menu mode, set “LIGHT” to “ON” (page 28). “s” is displayed for a title. Characters that cannot be displayed on your Portable IC Audio Player are involved.
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Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Cause/Remedy The number of audio files that can be • The free space of the built-in flash memory to which you want to transferred is limited. (Available transfer audio files are insufficient. c Transfer any unnecessary audio files back to the computer to recording time is short.) increase free space.
Portable IC Audio Player. ERROR A malfunction is detected. Please consult your nearest Aiwa dealer. EXPIRED • The song with a playback restriction • If the current time has not been set yet, set the has expired.
Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) Portable IC Audio Player 80 dB or more (excluding ATRAC3 66 kbps) Maximum recording time (Approx.) Dynamic range XDM-S500 85 dB or more (excluding ATRAC3 66 kbps) ATRAC3* ATRAC3plus* Operating temperature 2 hr. 00 min. (132 kbps) 1 hr.
Glossary MagicGate Copyright protection technology that consists of authentication and encryption technology. Authentication ensures that protected content is transferred only between compliant devices and media, and that protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized copying or playback. Note is terminology denoting the copyright protection system developed by Sony.
Menu list Press the MENU button to display the menu mode and use the Shuttle switch (rotate: select/press: confirm) to change the settings of your Portable IC Audio Player. For details about each menu, refer to the pages in parentheses. The menu with a “>” mark will be followed by a detailed-setting screen when you press the Shuttle switch to confirm.
CD-ROM) first. If you use a computer that is not installed with the SonicStage software, you need to install the driver file for your Portable IC Audio Player from the Aiwa customer service website (http://www.css.ap.aiwa.com/). to the USB jack to a USB port System requirements •...
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(You can also download the MP3 File • Do not disconnect the USB cable or remove your Manager software form the Aiwa customer Portable IC Audio Player when the MP3 File Manager software is running. If you do, operation is not service website guaranteed.
Display of MP3 File Manager 1 Album list (All erase) Double click this to show the included track Click this button to erase all the albums or list. Double click again to hide the track list. tracks. (Exit) 2 Track list Clicks this button to finish the MP3 File Manager.
Erasing audio file Changing the order of audio You can erase a song stored in the built-in flash memory by track or album using MP3 File files Manager. You can move a song stored in the built-in flash memory by track or album using MP3 File Manager.
Index A-B Repeat Fast-forward ACCESS lamp 10, 29, 41 Fast-rewind Accessories ATRAC3 FORMAT ATRAC3plus Formatting Audio CDs AVLS (Limiting the volume) 9, 26 Group 13, 18 Backlight Battery 5, 7 Headphones 6, 12, 33 BEEP (Beep sound) HOLD Bit rate HOLD function (Locking the controls) CD (Audio CDs) CD-ROM...
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Radio Regroup Remaining battery indication Repeat Repeat count Reset RETURN Sentence Repeat Serial Number Shuffle Repeat Shuttle switch 12 to 20, 22 to 32 Skip to the beginning of a track SonicStage Sound preset (Digital Sound Preset) Time setting 24, 25 Timer Title Track Repeat...