Aiwa XP-Z3C User manual

XP-Z3C
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS
COMPACTOS
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.
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FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
OWNER’S RECORD
For your convenience, record the model number
andtheserialnumber(youwillfinditonthebottom
of your set) in the space provided below. Please
refertothemwhenyoucontactyourAiwadealerin
case of difficulty.
Model No. XP-Z3C Serial No.

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NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuantto Part15ofthe FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off
andon, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
–Connect the equipment into an outlet on circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
Modificationsoradjustmentstothisproduct,which
are not expressly approved by the manufacturer,
mayvoidtheuser’srightorauthoritytooperatethis
product.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS ........................................... 3
USING ON RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES ............................................. 4
USING ON DRY CELL BATTERIES............ 6
BEFORE PLAYBACK ................................. 7
PLAYBACK OF AUDIO DISC ...................11
OTHER FUNCTIONS ................................ 13
NOTES ON MP3 FILES............................. 17
PLAYBACK OF MP3 DISCS..................... 20
CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL UNIT .......27
CONNECTING TO A CAR STEREO
SYSTEM ................................................ 27
MAINTENANCE ......................................... 28
TERMINOLOGY ........................................ 29
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................... 30
•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” and “file” in PC terminology as
“album” and “track”.

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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.
•inahighhumidityareasuchasabathroom
•near a heater
•in an area exposed to direct sunlight
(e.g., inside a parked car, where it can
become extremely hot)
•near sources of strong magnetism, such
as televisions, speakers, or magnets
•where there is a lot of movement or
vibration, such as on a car dashboard or
an unstable shelf
For safety
•Do not attempt to disassemble the unit.
Laser rays from the optical pickup are
dangerous to the eyes.
•Makesure that pinsor otherforeign object
do not get inside the player.
•Take care not to drop the unit or subject it
to strong shocks.
•To keep dust from the pickup lens, keep
the disc compartment lid closed after use.
Never touch the lens.
•If you hear no sound when playing a disc,
DO NOT turn the volume up high because
musiccouldsuddenlystartathighvolume.
Turnthe volume controlto thelowest level
before starting playback and slowly turn it
up to the desired level.
Notes on listening with the
headphones
•Listenatmoderatevolumestoavoidhearing
damage.
•Do not wear the headphones while driving
or cycling.It may create a traffic hazard.
•You should use extreme caution or
temporarily discontinue use in potentially
hazardous situations, such as walking,
jogging, etc.
•Wear them properly; L is left, R is right.
•The in-ear type headphones should be
worn with the longer cord behind your
neck.
CAUTION
Listening to headphone stereo at full power
for extended periods of time can result in
hearing damage.
Note on condensation
If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold
place to a warm one, it may result in
condensation on the pickup lens and
malfunction or playback difficulties.
Should this occur, leave the unit for a few
hours, then try to playback again.
PRECAUTIONS

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USING ON RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
When using on the rechargeable batteries
forthefirsttime,chargethemuntilthebattery
indicators go out.
1Insert the supplied rechargeable
batteries with the 0and 9marks
correctly aligned.
2Place the unit on the charging
stand,and then connect the AC
adaptor.
Chargingstartsandthechargingindicator
lights in red.
When charging is completed, charging
indicator goes out.
Recharging fully used batteries takes
about 4 hours.
to the DC 4.5~
6 V jack
to a wall outlet
Chargingindicator

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To detach the unit from the charging
stand
Lifttheunitupwardwhileholdingthecharging
stand.
Time to recharge the batteries
The battery indicator in the display changes
from to according to the
remaining power of the batteries. Recharge
the batteries when lights and “Low-
Batt” appears.
If the cover of the battery
compartment comes off
Notes on recharging
•Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the
charging stand to recharge the battery.
•Do not carry the battery in a pocket or
handbag together with metal objects such
as pendants or keyholders. Use the
supplied battery carrying case when
carrying the rechargeable battery.
•Do not short-circuit the terminals of the
rechargeable battery or charging stand.
•Do not disassemble the battery, heat it or
get it wet.
•The supplied rechargeable battery can be
recharged approximately 300 times.
USING ON AC HOUSE CURRENT
Connect the supplied AC adaptor in the
same way as recharging the batteries.

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USING ON DRY CELL BATTERIES
Use the supplied battery case.
1Open the battery compartment of
thesuppliedbatterycase,andinsert
two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries
with the 0and 9marks correctly
aligned.
2Attach the battery case to the unit.
Battery replacement
The battery indicator in the display changes
from to according to the
remaining power of the batteries. Replace
the batteries when lights and “Low-
Batt” appears.
If the cover of the battery
compartment comes off
Notes on dry cell batteries
•Make sure that the 0and 9marks are
correctly aligned.
•Do not mix the different types of batteries,
or an old battery with a new one.
•Topreventtheriskofelectrolyteleakageor
explosions, never recharge the batteries,
apply heat to them, or take them apart.
•Whennotusingthebatteries,removethem
to prevent needless battery drain.
•If liquid leaks from the batteries, wipe
thoroughly to remove it.
For prolonged operation
Insert the fully charged rechargeable
batteries in the unit and attach the battery
case with two new LR6 (size AA) alkaline
batteries inside.
For the maximum playback time, see
“SPECIFICATIONS” on page 30.

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BEFORE PLAYBACK
Using with the headphones
Connect the supplied headphones, remote
control, and main unit.
•Be sure to press sto stop operation
before you connect/disconnect the
headphone or the remote control to/from
the main unit.
•Whenyouputonthesuppliedheadphones,
besuretoroutetherightheadphone’scord
(the longer one) around the back of your
neck.
•The remote control can be clipped onto
yourclothing, etc. withthe clipon the back
of the remote control.
HOLD switch
OFF
HOLD
RESUME
Release the HOLD switch before playback.
ba
When not using the unit, set the HOLD
switchtotheHOLDposition.bb
Accidentallypressedbuttonwillnotfunction.
If buttons on the unit are pressed when only
the HOLD switch on the unit is set to HOLD
position, “HOLD” flashes in the display.
R (right) L (left)
Clip
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BEFORE PLAYBACK
Turning on and off
Turning the power on
Press eon the unit or c/aon the
remote control. Power is turned on and
playback starts.
Note
“ERROR”appearsonthedisplaywhenyouplay
a disc placed upside-down or a defective disc.
Auto power off
Ifnooperationisperformedwithin30seconds
on an audio disc or within 60 seconds on an
MP3disc,thepoweristurnedoffautomatically.
(Auto power off function)
•You can turn off the power by pressing s
before it is automatically turned off.
Standby mode
When an operation finishes, the unit goes
into standby mode until the auto power off
function automatically turns off the power.
To enter standby mode, press eto start
playback, then press s.

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DSL*
DSL
PressDSLon theremotecontrol repeatedly
for more powerful sound and deeper bass.
:Deep bass is emphasized
:Normal sound
*DSL: Dynamic Super Linear Bass
Loading a disc
1Slide the OPEN switch to open the
disc compartment.
OPEN
Adjusting the sound
Volume
Press VOLUME M/Non the unit or
VOLUME -/+on the remote control to
adjust the volume.

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2Place a disc in the center with the
label side facing up.
3Close the disc compartment.
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.
•TheunitcanplayaCD-R/RWdiscrecorded
in MP3 or CD-DA format. However, some
CD-R/RWdiscsrecordedonsomekindsof
personalcomputersorCD-R/RWrecorders
may not be playable on this unit, owing to
the differences in recording platforms.
•Do not attach any sticker or label to either
side (the recordable side or the labeled
side) of a CD-R/RW disc. It may cause
malfunction.
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4Press eon the unit or c/aon
the remote control.
Playback starts from the first track.
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2
3
4
4
3
PLAYBACK OF AUDIO DISC
1Connect the supplied headphones
to the \jack.
2Load a disc.
3Release the HOLD switch.
aTrack number
bElapsed playing time

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Basic operation
To locate the track 10 tracks ahead of
the current track (+10 skip)
In Play or Standby mode, press +10 on the
remote control.
Ex. 1: If you press +10 while the unit is
playingthe4th track,thebeginningof
the 14th track is located.
Ex. 2: If you press +10 while the unit is
playing the 10th track on a disc
containing15tracks,thebeginning of
the 5th track is located.
Note
This does not function on the discs having
10 tracks or less.
To stop
To pause
To search for the
beginning of a track
To locate a desired
passage
Presss.
Press eon the unit or
c/aon the remote
control.
To resume, press again.
Press ror t.
Keep ror t
pressed.
Release the button at the
start of desired passage.
Resume function
Set the HOLD/RESUME switch to
RESUME.
OFF
HOLD
RESUME
Youcan startplaybackfrom thepointwhere
you stopped playback by pressing s.
When the resume function is on, all-track
repeat is selected automatically.
Tocancel resume function,settheHOLD/
RESUME switch to OFF.
Note
•Resume play will be canceled if you open
the disc compartment while the unit is
turned on.
Be sure to set the HOLD/RESUME switch
to OFF before changing discs.
•Resumeplay cannot befunctionedduring
random play.
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OTHER FUNCTIONS
You can set various functions by using P-MODE/ENT, i/k, and r/ton the remote
control.
Basic operating procedure
3Press ror trepeatedly to
select your desired setting*.
*For details on the settings, see the
following instructions respectively.
4Press P-MODE/ENT to enter the
selected setting.
If you set the other function, repeat
steps 2 through 4.
5Press P-MODE/ENT.
The unit returns to the state before
step 1.
Note
•You cannot set program play during
playback.
•If you leave the unit untouched for 5
seconds or more, the unit returns to the
state before step 1.
(E•A•S•S function)
(Repeat play)
(Random play)
(Program play)
(Beep)
1In play or standby mode, press
P-MODE/ENT.
2Press ior krepeatedly until
yourdesiredfunctionappearson
the display.
Pressing i/kalternate the display
cyclically.

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OTHER FUNCTIONS
E•A•S•S (Electronic Anti-Shock System)
The E•A•S•S function reduces skipping or
mutingofthesoundwhentheunitissubjected
to shocks.
1Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Basic
operating procedure” to select
“EASS 40sec.”
2Press ror trepeatedly to
select your desired setting.
The unit keeps about 40 seconds of
playback sound in its memory.
The unit keeps about 10 seconds of
playback sound in its memory.
3Perform steps 4 and 5 in “Basic
operating procedure.”
To cancel the E•A•S•S function
Select “EASS OFF” in step 2.
Note
• Continuous shock or vibration may cause
the sound to be interrupted even if the
E•A•S•Sfunctionisactivated.Thisis normal
andnotamalfunction.Shouldyouexperience
aninterruptioninsound, stabilizetheunitfor
a few seconds, then resume your activity.
•WhenthesettingoftheE•A•S•Sfunctionis
performed during playback, the unit will
pause for about 2 seconds.
Repeat play
You can play a track or all the tracks on the
disc repeatedly.
1Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Basic
operating procedure” to select
“REPEAT OFF.”
2Press ror trepeatedly to
select your desired setting.
The unit plays all the tracks on the disc
repeatedly.
The unit plays the current track
repeatedly.

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3Perform 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,
andthenselect“RANDOMON”inRANDOM
setting (see “Random play”).
Random play
You can play all the tracks on the disc in
random order.
1Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Basic
operating procedure” to select
“RANDOM OFF.”
2Press ror trepeatedly to
select “RANDOM ON.”
3Perform steps 4 and 5 in “Basic
operating procedure.”
To cancel the RANDOM play
Select “RANDOM OFF” in step 2.
To play all the tracks on the disc
repeatedly in random order
Select “RANDOM ON” in RANDOM setting,
and then select “REPEAT ALL” in REPEAT
setting (see “Repeat play”).
Note
•You cannot go back to previous track by
pressing rduring random play.
•You cannot select one-track repeat during
random play.
Program Play
Up to 24 tracks can be chosen for program
play.
Operate the unit while disc play is
stopped.
1Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Basic
operating procedure” to select
“PROGRAM.”
2Press P-MODE/ENT.

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3Press ror trepeatedly to
select a track to be added to the
program.
aSelected track number (flashing)
bProgram order
4Press P-MODE/ENT.
The selected track is stored in the
program.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program more
tracks.
5Press eon the unit or c/aon
the remote control to start program
play.
To check the programmed tracks
Press P-MODE/ENT repeatedly before you
proceed to step 5. The number of each
programmed track appears in order of
playback.
To add tracks to the program
Repeat steps 1 to 4 when the PRGM is
displayed while the unit is stopped. Tracks
can be added to the end of the program.
When 24 tracks are programmed
“P-FULL” appears, and no more tracks can
be added.
To cancel program play
Press sduring programming or while
program play is stopped.
Notes
•Program play is also canceled when the
disc compartment is opened or the auto
power off function turns the power off.
•You cannot go back to a previous track by
holdingrpressedduringprogramplay.
•Repeat play can be performed during
program play.
Turning off the confirmation beeps
1Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Basic
operating procedure” to select
“BEEP ON.”
2Press ror trepeatedly to
select “BEEP OFF.”
3Perform steps 4 and 5 in “Basic
operating procedure.”
To resume the confirmation beeps
Select “BEEP ON” in step 2.
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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” and “file” in PC terminology as
“album” and “track”.
Notes on playing MP3 files
•An MP3 track must be recorded on a disc
in the format compliant with ISO 9660.
Note, however, that the unit may not play
tracks in the order they were recorded.
•The maximum allowable number of tracks
and albums in a disc are as follows:
–numberoftracks:512(dependingonthe
number of albums)
–numberofalbums:upto255(depending
on the number of tracks)
•The maximum allowable depth of nested
albums is 8.
•E•A•S•Smemorydurationisapproximately
100 seconds at the longest with tracks of
128 kbps bit rate.
•Itmay take 30seconds ormore before the
unitcanstartplayofMP3tracks,depending
on the number of recorded tracks and the
complexity of the album tree.
•Ifadisccontainsaudio(CD-DA)tracksand
MP3 tracks, the unit plays only the audio
tracks.
•TheunitmaynotplayMP3tracksrecorded
using a packet writing utility.
•The unit can play MP3 tracks having a file
extension “.mp3”.
•If you play a non-MP3 track that has the
“.mp3” file extension, you may hear some
noise.
•This unit can play back MP3 files of the
following bit rates:
MPEG1/Audio layer-3: 32k-320 kbps
MPEG2/Audio layer-3: 8k-160 kbps
MPEG2.5/Audio layer-3: 8k-32 kbps
•This unit is best suited for playback of
tracks with a bit rate of 128 kbps. The
sound may be intermittent or distorted
during playback of tracks encoded with a
certain encoder or encoded with bit rate
over 128 kbps.
•The elapsed playing time may not be
displayed correctly when variable-bit-rate
(VBR) files are played.
•Soundis mutedfor amomentwith thedisc
that contains no silent portion between
songs (tracks) such as a disc with a
recording of a live performance, etc.
•When files encoded with the MP3 Pro
formatareplayedback,theirsoundquality
may not be as high as they should be.

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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
•Upto64characters(includingitsextension)
are displayed for the name of an album or
atrack.If ID3TAGversion1.Xwas applied
to record additional informations for an
MP3 track, up to 30 characters showing
track title and artist’s name are displayed.
•Thefollowingcharacterscanbedisplayed:
uppercase letters (“A” to “Z”), lowercase
letters (“a” to “z”), numerals(0 to 9) space,
and symbols such as ! " # $ % & ' ( ) + ,
- . / ; : < = > ? @ [ ¥ ] ^ _ ` { | }
•Characters other than those shown above
may not be displayed correctly or is
displayed instead of the character.
•The elapsed playing time may not be
displayed correctly for MP3 tracks.
Notes on creating MP3 discs
When converting audio data to MP3
Toenjoyhighsoundquality,werecommend
storing MP3 files with a sampling frequency
of 44.1 kHz and a fixed bit rate of 128 kbps.
To play tracks in the order they were
recorded
1Use a writing software capable of
recording MP3 tracks (files) in
numerical and alphabetical order.
Fordetailsonusingthesoftware, referto
the operating instructions supplied with
the software.
2Use only one album. (Do not create
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3Includeatwo-orthree-digitnumber
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
<exampleofnamesnotrecommended>
1XXXXX.mp3
5XXXXX.mp3
10XXXXX.mp3
15XXXXX.mp3
20XXXXX.mp3
(Numbers at the beginning have
different digit number. The tracks will
notbe playedinthis orderbut playedin
theorderof“1”,“10”,“15”,“20”and“5”.)

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PLAYBACK OF MP3 DISCS
5Press eon the unit or c/aon
theremotecontroltostartplayback.
Power is turned on and “READING”
flashes in the display.
After reading the disc, playback starts
from the first track of the Album 1.
aAlbum number
bAppears when an MP3 disc is loaded
cTrack number
dElapsed playing time
3
1
4
2
3
5
4
5
1Connect the supplied headphones
to the \jack.
2Set the QUICK/NORMAL switch to
select the disc reading format.
NORMAL
QUICK
See“SettingtheQUICK/NORMALswitch”
on the next page and set the switch to
appropriate position.
3Load an MP3 disc.
4Release the HOLD switch.