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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.
Table of Contents How to use this manual... 5 Playable discs... 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system... 8 Positioning the speakers (BMZ-K7D only)... 12 Setting the clock... 13 Changing the LEVEL meter ... 13 Guide to the MULTI JOG dial... 14 DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG –...
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Timer Falling asleep to music... 58 — Sleep Timer Waking up to music ... 58 — Daily Timer Timer Recording radio programs... 59 Display Turning off the display... 61 — ECO MODE — DEMO MODE Viewing information about the disc in the display...
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 unit having the same or similar names. • The North American model is the model used for OSD (on-screen display) illustration purposes.
• Data part of CD-Extras • Super Audio CDs • Progressive JPEG format files cannot be played on this system. • DVD-RWs in VR mode (DVD-RWs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the contents to be programed or edited.) •...
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Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available.
Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 8 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Surround speaker (Right) Front speaker (Right) BMZ-K7D only AM loop antenna Center speaker FM antenna Surround speaker (Left) Front speaker (Left)
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1 Connect the front speakers. Connect the right and left speaker cords to the FRONT SPEAKER jacks as shown below. Insert only the stripped portion F R O N K E R S P E A A N C E Black/Stripe (#) IM P E D 2 Connect the surround speakers.
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When using a TV Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view the pictures from this system. To output audio to the TV from this system, use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the MD (AUX) out L/R jacks to the audio input of your TV or the INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks of the EURO AV adapter.
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Connect the speaker cords to the speaker jacks as shown below. Gray/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) * BMZ-K7D only Notes • Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise. • The type of speakers supplied vary according to the model you purchased (see “Specifications”...
Positioning the speakers (BMZ-K7D only) Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position. Front speaker Center speaker Surround speaker Place the center speaker at about the same height as the front speakers. Align the center speaker with the front speakers or place it slightly behind the front speakers.
Setting the clock Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote. If you have already set the clock, see “To adjust the clock.” Press to set the hour, then > press ENTER. Press to set the minute. > Each press changes the time in 1-minute steps.
Guide to the MULTI JOG dial You can select various mode functions (TRE/ MID, REV MODE, etc) when used in combination with the MODE, ENTER, and the MULTI JOG dial on the unit. Display window Operating the MULTI JOG dial MODE MULTI JOG ENTER...
DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG – Play Inserting a disc Use buttons on the unit for the operation. Select a disc number you want to insert. Press DISC CHANGE, then press DISC SELECT (the desired disc number) button. SOUND FIELD DISC CHANGE DISC SELECT Insert a disc.
Playing a disc — Normal Play/Shuffle Play Before playing a DVD or a VIDEO CD, turn on your TV and select the video input. Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc.
Tips • You can change the play mode between 1DISC, ALL DISCS and ALBM using the on-screen display as follows: Press DVD DISPLAY in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. Press M or m to select “PLAY MODE,” then press ENTER. Press M or m to select the desired play mode, then press ENTER.
Notes • If the DVD top menu or a DVD menu is displayed during DVD playback for approximately one hour, the system automatically turns off. • If DVD playback is paused for approximately one hour, the system automatically turns off. •...
Playing a track by entering the track number (on the remote only) Press the number button(s) to enter the track number of the track you want to play. (To enter the MP3 audio track number, press ALBUM – or + repeatedly to select the desired album before entering the number.) To enter a track number over 10 Enter the corresponding digits.
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) — PBC Play You can use PBC* menus on your TV screen to enjoy the disc’s interactive software. The menu format and structure may differ depending on each disc. * PBC: Playback Control Press nN to start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver.
Select an album you want to play using M or m and press ENTER. Select “FILE” using M or m and press ENTER. The list of files contained in the current album appears. 1: MOUNTAIN FAMILY HAPPY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION CHRISTMAS BASEBALL PARTY TRAVEL...
Playing repeatedly — Repeat Play You can play repeatedly all the titles/tracks/files or a single title/chapter/track on a disc. Using the front panel display Press REPEAT during play until “ “ ” appears. : For all the tracks on the disc, or all the tracks in the album* up to five times.
Creating your own program — Program Play You can make a program of up to 25 steps. You can synchro record the programed tracks onto a cassette tape (page 46). Using the front panel display Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to DVD.
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Press The cursor moves to the album or track (in this case, “DISC 1”). Program Disc Track DISC 1 (CD) ALL TRACKS DISC 2 (– – – – –) 1. TRACK1 DISC 3 (MP3) 2. TRACK2 DISC 4 (DVD) 3. TRACK3 DISC 5 (VCD) 4.
Searching for a title/ chapter/track/index/ album/file You can search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD), track (CD, VIDEO CD, MP3), index (VIDEO CD), album (MP3, JPEG) and file (JPEG). As titles, tracks and albums are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired one from the Control Menu.
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Press ENTER. “** (**)” changes to “– – (**).” 1:DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE – – ( 3 4 ) 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 Press M or m repeatedly, or press the number buttons to select the chapter or index number you want to search.
DVD – Various functions Changing the sound/ subtitle/language Changing the sound (DVD only) If a DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD. If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can select the audio format you want while playing the DVD.
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The display examples are as follows: • PCM (stereo) PROGRAM FORMAT PCM 48kHz 24bit • Dolby Surround PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0 DOLBY SURROUND • Dolby Digital 5.1ch PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 • DTS PROGRAM FORMAT DTS 3/2.1 Displaying the subtitles (DVD only) With DVDs on which multilingual subtitles are recorded, you can change the subtitle language...
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Changing the screen display language, DVD menu language and audio track auto selection mode — LANGUAGE SETUP/CUSTOM SETUP Press DVD SETUP in stop mode. The Setup Display appears. Press M or m repeatedly to select “LANGUAGE SETUP” or “CUSTOM SETUP,” then press ENTER. Select Setup item LANGUAGE SETUP OSD...
x DATA CD PRIORITY (MP3, JPEG only) Set priority data you want to play, when you play the data disc (CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW) contained MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files. If an MP3 file exists on the disc, the system recognises the disc as an “MP3 Disc.”...
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Adjusting the TV screen — SCREEN SETUP/CUSTOM SETUP Press DVD SETUP in stop mode. The Setup Display appears. Press M or m repeatedly to select “SCREEN SETUP” or “CUSTOM SETUP,” then press ENTER. Select Setup item SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE SCREEN SAVER BACKGROUND COMPONENT OUT...
PROGRESSIVE Select this when you have a TV that can accept progressive signals. To force the system to switch to interlace when PROGRESSIVE is selected (on the unit only) (Depending on the model, this operation may not be possible.) Make sure the function is set to DVD, then hold down X and press FUNCTION.
x When you have already registered a password The display for entering the password appears. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Enter password, then press ENTER – – – Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. “Custom parental control is set.” appears and the screen returns to the Control Menu.
Press M or m repeatedly to select “PARENTAL CONTROLt,” then press ENTER. x If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER –...
To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD SETUP repeatedly until the Control Menu disappears. To turn off the Parental Control function and play the DVD after entering your password Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8. To change the password In step 5, to select “CHANGE PASSWORDt,”...
Speaker settings — SPEAKER SETUP To obtain the best possible surround sound, set the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Then use the test tone to adjust the volume and the balance of the speakers to the same level. Setting the speakers (BMZ- K7D only) Press DVD SETUP in stop mode.
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“SPEAKER SETUP” items, the test tone is emitted from both left and right speakers simultaneously. x LFE (BMZ-K5D only) You can enjoy low frequency effect with LFE channel recorded on discs. The default settings are underlined.
List of items that can be displayed and selected by disc type When you press DVD DISPLAY, the following control menu items are displayed. Control Menu items DISC TITLE (DVD only) SCENE (VIDEO CD in PBC playback only) TRACK (VIDEO CD) CHAPTER (DVD only) INDEX (VIDEO CD only) ALBUM (MP3 only)
SUBWOOFER 0 dB (–10 dB – +10 dB) BALANCE FRONT – – – (CENTER) (6 steps left or right) TEST TONE RESET Except for Euro, UK, Russian models Except for Latin American and Euro/UK, Russian models BMZ-K7D only BMZ-K5D only...
Tuner Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 32 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.
To improve tuner reception When tuner reception is poor, set DVD player power off by DVD power manage function. DVD power is factory set to on. Press [/1 to turn off the system. Press [/1 while holding x. About 5 seconds later, turn on the system and “DVD PWR OFF”...
Listening to a non-preset radio station — Manual Tuning Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM.” Press TUNING –/m or TUNING +/M repeatedly to tune in the desired station. Tips • To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas, or connect a commercially available external antenna.
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Auto Preset Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM.” Press and hold RDS on the unit. “PUSH SET” appears. Press ENTER. You can automatically preset the stations that can be received in your area. PTY Search The unit can search for a station broadcasting your desired PTY easily.
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Note on RDS features The RDS features described above may not function correctly if the RDS transmission data from the station contains too much interference or the reception signal is too weak.
Tape – Play Loading a tape Press Z PUSH EJECT to open the cassette holder. Insert the tape. Insert with the exposed side down, and press PUSH EJECT to close the cassette holder. Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. Load a tape.
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. The recording level is adjusted automatically. Load a recordable tape into the deck. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to DVD and load a disc you want to record.
To stop recording Press x. Notes • You cannot listen to other sources while recording. • When you press REC PAUSE/START in step 3, the surround effect may automatically change (see “Selecting the surround effect” on page 55). Tips • If you want to record from the reverse side, press FUNCTION repeatedly to select TAPE function.
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• “Sound, video and game controllers” > “USB Audio Device” • “Universal Serial Bus controllers” > “AIWA BMZ USB-Device” If these devices do not appear, the USB driver has not been recognized. Reinstall the USB driver. If your operating system is...
Installing Winamp3 After you finish installing the USB driver, install Winamp3. Click “Winamp3” on the Installation Guide screen. Read the license agreement, and click “I Agree.” Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen. If the “Winamp Setup: User information” screen appears, click “Later.”...
To hear the sound of a file which is played back with a personal computer This unit can output the sound of an audio file which is played back by Winamp3 on your computer. Make sure to connect the computer to the USB terminal on the unit first.
To uninstall the software Follow the procedure below to remove the software from your PC. In the Control Panel, double-click “Add/Remove Programs.” Click “Change or Remove Programs” (or the “Install/Uninstall” tab) to show the list of programs that can be removed automatically.
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Q. Winamp3 becomes unplayable suddenly. ® A. Install Microsoft DirectX from the supplied CD-ROM. Q. PLAYLIST EDITOR does not necessarily show the same play list that is currently selected by Winamp3. A. During playback, the correct play list is shown. Q.
Sound Adjustment justing the sound You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. BASS Emphasizes low frequencies for a powerful sound. Turn the BASS dial on the unit to adjust from –4 to +4. Note If the sound becomes distorted with higher levels of bass, turn the bass level down.
#/2, Karaoke mode is selected, and a microphone is connected: LINK t LINK SURR t 2CH SURR t 2CH ST x For BMZ-K5D When function DVD: 2CH ST t 2CH SURR t VIRTUAL When function except for DVD: 2CH ST t 2CH SURR...
Singing along: Karaoke You can sing along by turning down the singer’s voice. You need to connect an optional microphone. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down the microphone control level. Connect an optional microphone to MIC.
To stop recording Press x. Tips • If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone. • If you want to record your voice through the microphone only, you can do so by selecting the DVD function and not playing a disc.
Timer Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music. Press MODE repeatedly on the unit to select “SLEEP,” and then press ENTER.
Other operations Do this Check the setting Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT repeatedly until “DAILY” appears. Change the setting Start over from step 1. Cancel the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT repeatedly until “OFF” appears. Notes • You cannot activate the Daily Timer and Timer Recording at the same time.
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• If the system is on at the preset time, the Timer Recording will not be activated. • The volume is reduced to minimum during recording. • Do not operate the system from the time the system turns on until the recording starts (about 15 seconds before the preset time).
Display Turning off the display — ECO MODE The demonstration display (display window and buttons lighting and flashing even when the system power is off) and the clock display can be turned off to minimize the amount of power consumed during standby (ECO MODE). Press MODE on the unit when the unit is turned off.
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x When playing an MP3 Elapsed playing time of the current track t Remaining time of the current track t Track *1*3 t Album name title 6 seconds) x When playing a JPEG Current file number t File name t Clock display (for 6 seconds) name Only alphabetical letters and numbers can be displayed.
Viewing information about the disc in the on- screen display You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track, and the total playing time of the disc. You can also check the DVD/CD text and file/ album name recorded on the disc.
Checking the date information (JPEG only) You can check the date information during play when the Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG image data. Press DVD DISPLAY during play. The Control Menu appears. Date information 1:MOUNTAIN FAMILY 1 ( 2 0 ) BIRTHDAY 1 / 1 / 2003 * “Exchangeable Image File Format”...
To the component video To the S video input input of the TV or projector jack of the TV BMZ-K7D:Euro/UK, Russian models only, BMZ-K5D:all models BMZ-K7D only MD deck or VCR, etc. TV or projector Amplifier or MD deck*...
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SUB WOOFER setting to “YES.” D DIGITAL OUT jack (BMZ-K7D:Euro/UK, Russian models only, BMZ-K5D:all models) Use a digital optical cable (square, not supplied) to connect the audio input of the optional digital component to this jack. You can then record digital audio from this system.
— Front panel Personal compurer SOUND FIELD From the audio output of the connected component TV or MD deck or VCR, etc. BMZ-K7D only A LINE IN AUDIO jacks Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an optional analog component (TV or MD deck or VCR, etc.) to these jacks.
Listening to audio from a connected component Use buttons on the unit for the operation. Connect the audio cords. See “Hooking up optional components” on page 65. Press FUNCTION to switch the function to VIDEO or MD. Start playing the connected component. Note If the sound is distorted or too loud when VIDEO is selected, or you want to listen to MD, change the...
Recording on a connected component Making a digital recording on an MD (BMZ-K7D: Euro/UK, Russian models only, BMZ- K5D: all models) Connect an optical cable. See “Hooking up optional components” on page 65. Start recording. Refer to the operating instructions provided with the connected component.
If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Aiwa dealer. General The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you have not turned on the system (see step 7 of “Hooking up the system”...
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• You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro Recording. Press x to cancel the CD Synchro Recording, then eject the disc. • Consult your nearest Aiwa dealer. Play does not start. • Wipe the disc clean (page 77). • Replace the disc.
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JPEG image files cannot be played. • The DATA CD is not recorded in JPEG format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet. • The JPEG image file does not have the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG.” • The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it has the extension “.JPG”...
• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible. • Consult your nearest Aiwa dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand. • Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment. • Set “DVD PWR OFF” by the DVD power manage function (page 41).
If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures, reset the system as follows: Use buttons on the unit for these operations. Disconnect the power cord. Reconnect the power cord. Press x, ENTER and FUNCTION at the same time.
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USB NOPC There is no connection between your personal computer and the main unit. OTHER SET NG The clock has not been set, therefore the timer setting is unavailable. Set the clock to the correct time, then set the timer.
Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. • 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.
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Notes on discs • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. • Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight.
DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz – 22 kHz (±1 dB) CD: 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±1 dB) NTSC, PAL Russian models only, BMZ-K5D: all models) 660 nm 4-track 2-channel stereo 100 – 10,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassette 65.0 - 74.0 MHz...
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Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) 274 × 455 × 384 mm Mass Approx. 7.6 kg net per speaker Front speaker SX-BK5 (BMZ-K5D only) Speaker system 3-way, 4-unit, bass-reflex type, magnetically shielded type Speaker units Woofer: 14 cm, cone type × 2...
Language code list For details, see pages 27 and 28. The language spellings conform to the ISO639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059...
Glossary Album Section of a music piece on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files. Auto Pause An automatical pauses according to the signal encorded on the disc while playing a VIDEO CD. If the CD player does not resume play for a long time, press to resume play manually.
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Film based software, Video based software DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video based software. Film based DVDs contain the same images (24 frames per second) that are shown at movie theatres. Video based DVDs, such as television dramas or sit-coms, displays images at 30 frames (or 60 fields) per second.
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Scene On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (page 20), the menu screens, moving pictures, and still pictures are divided into sections called “scenes.” Each scene is assigned a scene number enabling you to locate the scene you want. Title The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD;...
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 1 Display window (14) 2 VOLUME control (58) 3 PLAY MODE (16, 23) 4 DISPLAY (43, 61, 62)
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