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Aiwa AWP-ZX7 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-254-179-12(1)
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

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  • Page 1 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. ______________...
  • Page 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
  • Page 3 NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call; Aiwa Customer Information Service Center 1-800-289-2492 or http://www.us.aiwa.com/ The Number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents How to use this manual... 5 Playable discs... 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system... 7 Setting the clock... 9 CD/MP3 – Play Loading a disc ... 10 Playing a disc ... 10 — Normal Play/Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly...

  • Page 5: How To Use This Manual

    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 system having the same or similar names. Playable discs You can play back the following discs on this system.
  • Page 6 Notes on CD-R and CD-RW • 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.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Right speaker 1 Connect the speakers. Connect the right and left speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below. Main Unit Insert only the stripped portion Copper (3)
  • Page 8 2 Connect the FM and AM antennas. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect Plug type A AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally Plug type B AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally Note Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords.

  • Page 9: Setting The Clock

    Attaching the speaker pads Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping. When carrying this system Perform the following procedure to protect the CD mechanism. Make sure that all discs are removed from the system.

  • Page 10: Cd/Mp3 - Play

    CD/MP3 – Play Loading a disc Use buttons on the unit for the operation. Press DISC 1 – 5 to select a disc stocker. If a disc is loaded, press disc from the disc slot. “No Disc” appears. Insert a disc in the disc slot with the label side facing right.
  • Page 11 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until the mode you want appears. Select To play ALL DISCS All discs in the disc slot (Normal Play) continuously. 1DISC The tracks on the disc you (Normal Play) have selected in original order.

  • Page 12: Playing Repeatedly

    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. • When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the tracks on that disc.

  • Page 13: Creating Your Own Program

    Creating your own program — 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 onto a cassette tape (page 18). Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to CD.

  • Page 14: Tuner

    Tuner Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations. You can then tune in any of those stations simply by selecting the corresponding preset number. 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.

  • Page 15: Listening To The Radio

    Other operations Do this Tune in a station Follow the procedure described with a weak signal in “Manual tuning preset” (page 14). Set another station Start over from step 2. After to the existing step 5, press – or + (or preset number TUNING –...

  • Page 16: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    Tips • To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas, or connect a commercially available external antenna. • 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.

  • Page 17: Tape - Play

    Tape – Play Loading a tape Press Z PUSH on the unit. Load a recorded/recordable tape into the cassette holder. With the side you want to play/record facing towards you. Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. Press TAPE (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to TAPE.

  • Page 18: Tape - Recording

    Tape – Recording Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tape — CD-TAPE Synchro Recording You can record a whole CD on a tape. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. Load a recordable tape. Load a CD you want to record.

  • Page 19: Recording On A Tape Manually

    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 components” on page 30). Use buttons on the unit for the operation.

  • Page 20: Sound Adjustment

    Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound Adjusting the bass and treble You can adjust the bass and treble to enjoy more powerful sound. Press EQ repeatedly to select “BASS” or “TREBLE”. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: BASS y TREBLE Press –...

  • Page 21: Waking Up To Music

    Waking up to music — Play Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 9). Use buttons on the remote for the operation. Prepare the sound source you want to play.

  • Page 22: Timer Recording Radio Programs

    Timer recording radio programs — Rec Timer You can record a preset radio station from a specified time. To timer record, you must first preset the radio station (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 14) and set the clock (see “Setting the clock”...

  • Page 23: Display

    Display Turning off the display — Power Saving Mode The clock display can be turned off to minimize the amount of power consumed during standby (Power Saving Mode). Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is off until the clock display disappears.
  • Page 24 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 display or total album number of the disc or total track number of the current t Volume label...

  • Page 25: Optional Personal Computer

    To the USB port on a computer USB cable (supplied) To the USB port AWP-ZX7 Required system equipment The following environments are necessary for the computer to connect to the system. • USB port that supports USB 1.1 or higher •...

  • Page 26: Installing The Driver

    Installing the driver When first connecting the computer to the system’s USB port, you must install the driver. The driver is supplied as standard with the OS. The installation procedure differs according to the OS type. Follow the procedures described below.
  • Page 27 To verify the status of the installed devices Be sure to check the status of the installed devices after you have installed their drivers. Open the [Control Panel]. In the Start menu, point to [Settings] and click [Control Panel]. Double-click the [System] icon. The “System Properties”...
  • Page 28 Click the [Device Manager] button. Make sure that “devices by type” is selected in the “View” menu. Make sure that the following items are listed in the “Device Manager” dialog box. • “USB Audio Device” under “Sound, video and game controllers” •...

  • Page 29: Listening To Audio Files On A Personal Computer

    Listening to audio files on a personal computer Start up the computer. Wait for the OS to start up properly. Press ?/1 to turn on the system. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to PC. Perform the operations on the computer side to start playback.

  • Page 30: Optional Components

    You can then output audio to the component from this system. Note The effects may be limited or noise may occur depending on the connected sub woofer or the type of music being played. For details, consult your nearest Aiwa dealer.

  • Page 31: Listening To Audio From A Connected Component

    To place the sub woofer To obtain a better bass reproduction, we recommend you to place the subwoofer on a solid floor where resonance is unlikely to occur. Notes • Always place the subwoofer vertically, keeping it a few centimeters away from the wall. •...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action. If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Aiwa dealer. When the ?/1 indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following items.
  • Page 33 • Keep the antennas away from the system and other components. • Consult your nearest Aiwa dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand. • Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment. • Set “CD POWER OFF” by CD power manage function (page 15).
  • Page 34 A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo. • Press FM MODE on the unit until “STEREO” appears in the display. Noise is heard while loading/removing a disc. • Change the location of the AM antenna. Tape deck The tape does not record or play, or there is a decrease in sound level.

  • Page 35: Messages

    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. Reading The system is reading TOC information of the disc. Some buttons are not available. NO STEP All of the programmed tracks have been erased.

  • Page 36: Additional Information

    • 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. Notes on discs • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.

  • Page 37: Specifications

    Cleaning the cabinet 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, benzene or alcohol. 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.
  • Page 38 SPEAKER: SUB WOOFER OUT: CD player section System Laser Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio Dynamic range Tape deck section Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range North American model: Other models: Antenna Antenna terminals...

  • Page 39: List Of Button Locations And Reference Pages

    List of button locations and reference pages 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. Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – O BASS control w;...

  • Page 40: Remote Control

    Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – E ALBUM + qa (11, 13, 18) ALBUM – qd (11, 13, 18) CD qk (10, 13, 19) CLEAR qg (13) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 (21, 22) CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (9, 21, DISC SKIP 0 (11, 13) DISPLAY wa (16, 23) ENTER 9 (9, 13, 14, 21, 22) EQ qf (20)

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