Aiwa XP-Z3C Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCCIONES DE MANEJO
MODE D'EMPLOI
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
XP-Z3C

COMPACT DISC PLAYER

REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS
COMPACTOS
OWNER'S RECORD
For your convenience, record the model number
and the serial number (you will find it on the bottom
of your set) in the space provided below. Please
refer to them when you contact your Aiwa dealer in
case of difficulty.
Model No. XP-Z3C
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
Serial No.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    For your convenience, record the model number and the serial number (you will find it on the bottom of your set) in the space provided below. Please refer to them when you contact your Aiwa dealer in case of difficulty. Model No. XP-Z3C Serial No.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 3: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS To maintain good performance • Do not use the unit in places which are extremely hot, cold, dusty or humid. In particular, do not use or keep the unit in following places. • in a high humidity area such as a bathroom •...
  • Page 4: Using On Rechargeable Batteries

    USING ON RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES When using on the rechargeable batteries for the first time, charge them until the battery indicators go out. Insert the supplied rechargeable batteries with the 0 and 9 marks correctly aligned. ENGLISH Place the unit on the charging stand,and then connect the AC adaptor.
  • Page 5 To detach the unit from the charging stand Lift the unit upward while holding the charging stand. Time to recharge the batteries The battery indicator in the display changes from according to the remaining power of the batteries. Recharge the batteries when lights and “Low- Batt”...
  • Page 6: Using On Dry Cell Batteries

    USING ON DRY CELL BATTERIES Use the supplied battery case. Open the battery compartment of the supplied battery case,and insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries with the 0 and 9 marks correctly aligned. Attach the battery case to the unit. Battery replacement The battery indicator in the display changes from...
  • Page 7: Before Playback

    BEFORE PLAYBACK Using with the headphones Connect the supplied headphones, remote control, and main unit. R (right) L (left) Clip • Be sure to press s to stop operation before you connect/disconnect the headphone or the remote control to/from the main unit. •...
  • Page 8 BEFORE PLAYBACK Turning on and off Turning the power on Press e on the unit or c/a on the remote control. Power is turned on and playback starts. Note “ERROR” appears on the display when you play a disc placed upside-down or a defective disc. ENGLISH Auto power off If no operation is performed within 30 seconds...
  • Page 9 Adjusting the sound Volume Press VOLUME M/N on the unit or VOLUME -/+ on the remote control to adjust the volume. DSL* Press DSL on the remote control repeatedly for more powerful sound and deeper bass. Deep bass is emphasized : Normal sound *DSL: Dynamic Super Linear Bass Loading a disc...
  • Page 10 BEFORE PLAYBACK Place a disc in the center with the label side facing up. Close the disc compartment. ENGLISH To remove the disc Pick up the disc, holding its edge, while holding the pivot gently pressed. Note • The unit is designed for 8 cm discs only. •...
  • Page 11: Playback Of Audio Disc

    PLAYBACK OF AUDIO DISC Connect the supplied headphones to the \ jack. Load a disc. Release the HOLD switch. Press e on the unit or c/a on the remote control. Playback starts from the first track. a Track number b Elapsed playing time ENGLISH...
  • Page 12 PLAYBACK OF AUDIO DISC Basic operation To stop Press s. To pause Press e on the unit or c/a on the remote control. To resume, press again. To search for the Press r or t. beginning of a track To locate a desired Keep r or t passage pressed.
  • Page 13: Other Functions

    OTHER FUNCTIONS You can set various functions by using P-MODE/ENT, i/k, and r/t on the remote control. Basic operating procedure In play or standby mode, press P-MODE/ENT. Press i or k repeatedly until your desired function appears on the display. Pressing i/k alternate the display cyclically.
  • Page 14 OTHER FUNCTIONS E•A•S•S (Electronic Anti-Shock System) The E•A•S•S function reduces skipping or muting of the sound when the unit is subjected to shocks. Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Basic operating procedure” to select “EASS 40sec.” Press r or t repeatedly to select your desired setting.
  • Page 15 Perform steps 4 and 5 in “Basic operating procedure.” : All-track repeat : One-track repeat To cancel the REPEAT play Select “REPEAT OFF” in step 2. To play all the tracks on the disc repeatedly in random order Select “REPEAT ALL” in REPEAT setting, and then select “RANDOM ON”...
  • Page 16 OTHER FUNCTIONS Press r or t repeatedly to select a track to be added to the program. a Selected track number (flashing) b Program order Press P-MODE/ENT. The selected track is stored in the program. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program more tracks.
  • Page 17: Notes On Mp3 Files

    NOTES ON MP3 FILES • An MP3 file stores audio data compressed using MPEG1/2/2.5, the audio layer-3 file-coding scheme. • In this manual, CDs, CD-R discs and CD-RW discs are all referred to as “discs”. We refer to what are called “folder”...
  • Page 18 NOTES ON MP3 FILES This unit can play back MP3 files of the following sampling frequencies: MPEG 1: 32k, 44.1k, 48 kHz MPEG 2: 16k, 22.05k, 24 kHz MPEG 2.5: 8k, 11.025k, 12 kHz Notes on display indications during play •...
  • Page 19 Include a two- or three- digit number at the beginning of each album or track name so that the albums and tracks are played in order. <example of recommended names> 01XXXXX.mp3 02XXXXX.mp3 03XXXXX.mp3 04XXXXX.mp3 05XXXXX.mp3 <example of names not recommended> 1XXXXX.mp3 5XXXXX.mp3 10XXXXX.mp3...
  • Page 20: Playback Of Mp3 Discs

    PLAYBACK OF MP3 DISCS Connect the supplied headphones to the \ jack. Set the QUICK/NORMAL switch to select the disc reading format. NORMAL See “Setting the QUICK/NORMAL switch” on the next page and set the switch to appropriate position. Load an MP3 disc. Release the HOLD switch.
  • Page 21 When you play an MP3 disc The E•A•S•S function will be activated automatically. Setting the QUICK/NORMAL switch Set the switch to the appropriate position depending on the playback mode and type of disc. QUICK The unit reads only the number of the album before playback, then disc reading finishes earlier.
  • Page 22 PLAYBACK OF MP3 DISCS To change the album Press i/k. To skip to the first track of next album, press To skip to the first track of previous album, press k. To locate the track 10 tracks ahead of the current track (+10 skip) In play or standby mode, press +10 on the remote.
  • Page 23 Normal display a Current album number b Elapsed playing time c Current track number on the album Track name display d Album number e Track name ID3 TAG information display f Album number g ID3 TAG information Total track number display h Elapsed playing time i Current track number on the disc Note...
  • Page 24 PLAYBACK OF MP3 DISCS Resume function Set the HOLD/RESUME switch to RESUME. You can start playback from the point where you stopped playback by pressing s. When the resume function is on, all-track repeat is selected automatically. To cancel resume function, set the HOLD/ RESUME switch to OFF.
  • Page 25 Random play You can play all the tracks on the disc in random order. Be sure to set the QUICK/NORMAL switch to its NORMAL position before random play. Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Basic operating procedure” to select “RANDOM OFF.” Press r or t repeatedly to select “RANDOM ON.”...
  • Page 26 PLAYBACK OF MP3 DISCS Press i/k (for album selection) and r /t (for track selection) repeatedly to select a track to be added to the program. a Selected album number (flashing) b Selected track number (flashing) c Program order Press P-MODE/ENT. The selected track is stored in the program.
  • Page 27: Connecting An External Unit

    CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL UNIT Use a commercially available connection cord which has a 3.5 ø stereo mini-plug at one end and two phono plugs at the other end. Connect the stereo mini-plug to the headphone jack of the remote control and connect the phono plugs to the analog input terminals of the external unit.
  • Page 28: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE To clean the lens If the lens becomes dirty, the player will skip or not play. If this occurs, clean the lens in the following manner. To remove dust or dry particles, first use a camera lens blower/brush b to blow a few times to loosen particles, then gently brush the lens a clean.
  • Page 29: Terminology

    TERMINOLOGY ISO 9660 ISO stands for the “International Organization for Standardization.” ISO 9660 determines the file structure for the CD-ROMs. This unit can play MP3 files recorded in the format compliant with ISO 9660. Nesting of folders (albums) To organize data files stored in a PC, you can store related files in a folder.
  • Page 30: Specifications

    TERMINOLOGY ID3 TAG ID3 TAG determines the data format for the text to be added to an MP3 file, mainly used to indicate a track name or an artist’s name, etc. The unit supports the format of ID3 TAG ver. 1. x. File extension A 3-character string added to a file name under Windows or DOS environment is called...
  • Page 31 Maximum outside dimensions 90 (W) × 28 (H) × 104 (D) mm (3 in.) (excluding projecting parts and controls) Weight Approx. 145 g (5 oz) excluding batteries Accessories AC adaptor AC-D401A (1) Stereo headphones (1) Remote control RC-Z3 (1) Charging stand (1) Rechargeable battery (2) Battery case (1) Rechargeable battery...
  • Page 32 8B-HP3-901-11 020205BKK-O-TA Printed in Japan...

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