Aiwa Z-L520 User manual

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COMPACT DISC STEREO SYSTEM
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PRECAUTIONS |
Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely before
operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating Instructions
for future reference. All warnings and cautions in the Operating
Instructions and on the unit should be strictly followed, as well
as the safety suggestions below.
Installation
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Water and moisture — Do not use this unit near water, such
as near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like.
Heat — Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including
heating vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate heat.
It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5°C
(41°F) or greater than 35°C (95°F).
Mounting surface — Place the unit on a flat, even surface.
Ventilation — The unit should be situated with adequate
space around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured.
Allow 10 cm (4 in.) clearance from the rear and the top of the
unit, and 5 cm (2 in.) from each side.
- Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, or similar surface that
may block the ventilation openings.
- Do notinstall the unit in a bookcase, cabinet, or airtight rack
where ventilation may be impeded.
Objects and liquid entry — Take care that objects or liquids
do not get inside the unit through the ventilation openings.
Carts and stands — When placed or mounted on a stand or
cart, the unit should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause
the unit or cart to overturn or fall.
Condensation — Moisture may form on the CD pickup lens
when:
- The unit is moved from a cold spot to a warm spot
- The heating system has just been turned on
- The unit is used in a very humid room
- The unit is cooled by an air conditioner
When this unit has condensation inside, it may not function
normally. Should this occur, leave the unit for a few hours,
then try to operate again.
Wall or ceiling mounting — The unit should not be mounted
on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the Operating
Instructions.

Electric Power
1 Power sources — Connect this unit only to power sources
specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on the
unit.
2 AC power cord
- When disconnecting the AC power cord, pull it out by the
AC power plug. Do not pull the cord itself.
- Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands, as this
could result in fire or shock. :
- Power cords should be firmly secured to avoid being severely
bent, pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to
the cord from the unit to the power outlet.
- Avoid overloading AC power plugs and extension cords
beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock.
3 When notin use — Unplug the AC power cord from the power
outlet if the unit will not be used for several months or more.
When the cord is plugged in, a small amount of current
continues to flow to the unit, even when the power is turned
off.
Maintenance .
Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating
Instructions.
Damage Requiring Service
Have the units serviced by a qualified service technician if:
- The AC power cord or plug has been damaged
- Foreign objects or liquid have got inside the unit
- The unit has been exposed to rain or water
- The unit does not seem to operate normally
- The unit exhibits a marked change in performance
- The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged
DO NOTATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.
Check your system and accessories
CX-ZL520 Compact disc stereo cassette receiver
SX-WZL520 Front speakers
FM antenna
Remote Control MW/LW antenna
Operating Instructions, etc.
PREPARATIONS
CONNECTIONS ...,....00. . 4
REMOTE CONTROL ...... 5
BEFORE OPERATION 5
SOUND
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GRAPHIC EQUALIZER .......cscsscssscsessssnscssesteneesentensenenoraee 7
RADIO RECEPTION
PRESETTING STATIONS .......csscsesssscnsescessbsnsseesensenseneses 8
RECEPTION BY PRESET NUMBER .........sssccersssnsnecters 10
SEARCHING WITH THE HELP OF RDS CODES........... 11
TAPE PLAYBACK
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CD PLAYING
BASIC OPERATIONS
PROGRAMMED PLAY
RECORDING
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DUBBING THE WHOLE TAPE ....
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PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING
CLOCK AND TIMER
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SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER .......ssessserssecstecesersssuncnsenae 18
SETTING THE TIMER ......:scscsssrsesssseteesseenscentesenerrenarssnener 19
OTHER CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ........scseesseses 20
LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES. ......essssssseeseeseee 20
GENERAL
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ......
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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CONNECTIONS
IMPORTANT
Connect the speakers, antennas and all optional equipment first.
Then connect the AC cord.
There are no difference between the front speakers. Both
speakers can be connected as L (left) or R (right).
2 FM antenna
MW/LW antenna
Right Left
speaker speaker
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AC cord
1 Connect the right and left speakers to the main
unit.
Connect the right speaker cord to SPEAKERS R terminals,
and left to SPEAKERS L terminals.
The speaker cord with the white stripe should be connected
to © terminal and the black cord to © terminal.
2 Connect the supplied antennas.
Connect the FM antenna to FM 75 Q terminals and the
MW/LW antenna to MW/LW LOOP terminals.
MW/LW antenna
FM antenna
3 Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.
« The Demo will begin when the AC cord is plugged into an
AC outlet. See page 6 “DEMO” for details.
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To position the antennas
FM antenna:
Extend the antenna horizontally in a T-shape and fix its ends to
the wall.
MW/LW antenna:
Position to find the best reception.
To stand the MW/LW antenna on a surface
Fix the claw to the slot.
* Be sure to connect the speaker cords correctly. Improper
connections can cause short circuits in SPEAKERS terminals.
+ Do not leave objects generating magnetism, such as credit
cards, near the speakers, as the objects may be damaged.
+ Do not bring the FM antenna near metal objects or curtain rails.
*Do not bring the MW/LW antenna near other optional
equipment, the stereo system itself, the AC cord or speaker
cords, since noise will be picked up.
¢ Do not unwind the MW/LW antenna wire.
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CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA
For better FM reception, use of an outdoor antenna is
recommended.
Connect the outdoor antenna to FM 75 Q terminals.
To connect other optional equipment — page 20.

Inserting batteries
Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and
insert two R6 (size AA) batteries.
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When to replace the batteries
The maximum operational distance between the remote contro!
and the sensor on the main unit should be approximately 5 meters
(16 feet). When this distance decreases, replace the batteries
with new ones.
To use SHIFT on the remote control
Buttons @ have two different functions. One of these functions
is indicated on the button, and the other on the plate above the
button.
To use the function on the button, simply press the button.
To use the function on the plate above the button, press the button
while pressing SHIFT.
To use FUNCTION on the remote control
FUNCTION substitutes for the function buttons (TAPE/DECK 1/2,
TUNER/BAND, VIDEO/AUX/PHONO, CD) on the main unit.
Each time FUNCTION is pressed, the next function is selected
cyclically.
FUNCTION
* If the remote control is not going to be used for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries to prevent possible
electrolyte leakage.
* The remote control may not operate correctly when:
- The line of sight between the remote control and the remote
sensor inside the display window is exposed to intense light,
such as direct sunlight.
- Other remote controls are used nearby (those of a television,
etc.).
BEFORE OPERATION
ECO
POWER ENTER
® STANDBY/ON
MULTI
JOG
To turn the power on
Press one of the function buttons (TAPE/DECK 1/2, TUNER/
BAND, VIDEO/AUX/PHONO or CD).
Playback of the inserted disc or tape begins, or the previously
tuned station is received (Direct Play Function).
POWER is also available.
When the unit is turned on, the disc compartment may open and
close to reset the unit.
To turn the power off
Press POWER STANDBY/ON
Illumination guides
Whenever POWER or one of the function buttons is pressed,
the buttons for the selected operation light up or flash.
Example: When CLOCK is pressed, IISET, << and >» light
up as a guide to setting the current time. i
To change the brightness level of the display
1 Press ECO twice so that “DIM MODE’ is displayed.
2 Within 4 seconds, press ENTER.
3 Within 4 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to select the dimmer mode
as below.
[° DIM-OFF <—>DIMMER 1<—> DIMMER 2<—> DIMMER al
“DIM OFF” mode is the brightest and “DIMMER 3” mode is
the dimmest.
In “DIMMER 3” mode, the spectrum analyzer, and the button
illumination light off in addition.
4 Within 4 seconds, press ENTER to set the selected mode.
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SETTING
POWER
ECONOMIZING
MODE
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CLOCK
When you set power economizing mode to “ECO ON” or “ECO
AUTO”, the unit reduces power consumption by conducting four
ECO operations as follows.
* The unit (all the illumination of the display and the buttons)
blacks out when the power is turned off. Only the red indicator
lights up.
If the clock is not set, the unit does not black out. Instead, the
DEMO will begin when the power is turned off.
* The illumination of the display brighten for 10 seconds only
when you press a button, or turn VOLUME or MULTI JOG.
If the display dimmer mode is set to “DIM-OFF”, the brightness
of the illumination does not change.
* The display dimmer mode is set to the dimmest, the button
illumination lights off, and the volume is set to the minimum (0)
when the unit turns on by timer recording.
« The unit automatically turns itself off if you do not use it for 10
minutes. (only when “ECO AUTO?’ is selected)
The unit does not turn itself off if there is audio input signal
through VIDEO/AUX/PHONO IN jacks when the function is
VIDEO/AUX/PHONO.
71 Press ECO once.
“ECO MODE’ will be displayed.
2 Press ENTER within 4 seconds.
The current power-economizing mode status will be displayed.
If the power-economizing mode is off: ECO OFF
If the power-economizing mode is on: ECO AUTO or ECO
ON
3 Turn MULTI JOG within 4 seconds to switch the
power-economizing mode.
Example: When “ON” is selected
4 Press ENTER within 4 seconds to set the mode.
Standby power consumption
If the power-economizing mode is OFF: 35.W
If the power-economizing mode is ON/AUTO: 0.9 W
To view the clock when all the display lights turn off, press CLOCK
so that the time is displayed for 4 seconds.
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DEMO (DEMONSTRATION)
DEMO
When the AC cord is plugged into an AC outlet for the first time
after purchase, the DEMO will begin in the display. When the
power is turned on, the DEMO will end.
Until the clock is set, the DEMO will automatically vein whenever
the power is turned off.
You can enjoy two kinds of DEMO modes on this unit.
One is demo, the other one is game demo.
In the demo mode, colourful illumination demonstrates on the
display.
In the game demo mode, you can play a game.
See below about how to play the game.
To switch the two modes to each other, when the unit is in off
mode, press POWER while pressing DEMO.
To deactivate or activate DEMO
Press DEMO to turn on or off the DEMO mode.
To play the game Demo
1 Press >.
Three numbers on the display start to run.
2 Press Mf once.
The number on the left side stops.
3 Press Ml twice to stop the remaining two numbers.
Scoring:
20 points are given to start the game.
lf allthe numbers are equal, 50 points are added to the score.
lf not equal, one point is subtracted.
lf the gained points reach 9999, you win.
If the gained points fall to 0, you lose.
To reset the game DEMO, press DEMO twice. The game
starts again.
To cancel the game DEMO, press DEMO.
To change the probability of equalizing the three numbers
Press <¢<4 or > repeatedly to select one of the three probability
levels when playing the game Demo. The tray number indicator
in the display changes between 1 and 3. As the tray number
increases from 1 to 3, the higher the probability of equalizing.
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* During the game Demo, >, <<, >» and MM are available
only for the game Demo. Cancel the game Demo to use these
buttons for the functions such as CD playing, etc.
+ During the game Demo, some indicators unrelated with the
actual operation light up on the display.
¢ During recording, DEMO is not operative.

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VOLUME CONTROL
Turn VOLUME on the main unit, or press VOL A
or \V on the remote control.
The volume level is displayed as a number from 0 to MAX (31).
The volume level is automatically set to 16 when the power is
turned off with the volume level set to 17 or more.
SUPER T-BASS SYSTEM
The T-BASS system enhances the realism of low-frequency
sound.
Press T-BASS.
Each time it is pressed, the level changes. Select one of the
three levels, or the off position to suit your preference.
To select with the remote control
Press T-BASS while pressing SHIFT.
Low-frequency sound may be distorted when the T-BASS system
is used for a disc or tape in which low-frequency sound is already
emphasized. In this case, cancel the T-BASS system.
Using the headphones
Connect headphones to PHONES jack with a stereo standard
plug (@6.3 mm, '/4 inch).
No sound is output from the speakers while the headphones are
plugged in.
Sound adjustment during recording
The output volume and tone of the speakers or headphones can
be freely varied without affecting the recording.
GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER
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GEQ
ROCK,
POP,
LATIN, SHIFT
CLASSIC,
JAZZ
This unit provides the following 5 different equalization curves.
ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass
POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange
LATIN: Accented higher frequencies for latin-type music.
CLASSIC:Enriched sound with heavy bass and fine treble.
JAZZ: Suppressed vocals range appropriate for listening to
rhythmical sources
Press one of the graphic equalizer preset buttons.
The selected mode indicator light up and that equalization
mode appears for 4 seconds on the display.
To cancel the selected mode
Press the selected equalizer preset button. “"GEQ OFF” is
displayed and the equalization curve becomes flat.
To select with the remote control
Press GEQ repeatedly while pressing SHIFT until the desired
program mode is displayed.
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RESETTING STATIONS
The unit can store a total of 32 preset stations. Presetting allows
you to tune in to a station directly. Stations are assigned preset
numbers, beginning from 1 in consecutive order for each band
(FM, MW, LW).
Automatic presetting:
This unit has a function for reception of “RDS (Radio Data
System) and other stations.
FM RDS stations take priority over other FM stations if there are
more than 32 receivable stations.
Manual presetting:
You can select stations to be preset from all the bands.
AUTOMATIC PRESETTING
The tuner scans through the receivable frequency range and
stores stations automatically.
7 Press TUNER/BAND uniil FM is displayed.
Frequency Preset number
2 Keep RT pressed for 4 seconds until AUTO
PRESET scrolls on the display.
3 Press Il SET within 4 seconds.
The tuner searches for a station, beginning with the FM band.
When a tuned station is stored, the selected preset number
flashes on the display.
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The search continues on the MW and LW bands if preset
numbers are still available.
When automatic presetting has been completed, the display
returns to the first preset station.
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When the tuner detects “identical RDS stations with
alternative frequencies
Only the station with the stronger signal is stored.
Before storing an RDS station, the tuner checks first whether
the same stations on the other frequencies are present, and
stores the station with the best reception.
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When automatic presetting is done, all previously stored stations
are cleared.
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MANUAL PRESETTING
7 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select the
band.
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To select a band with the remote control
Press BAND while pressing SHIFT.
2 Press TUNER PRESET repeatedly to select the
manual tuning mode.
Each time the button is pressed, the following three tuning
modes are selected cyclically.
@ Preset tuning mode: The preset number flashes.
® Auto search mode: “SEARCH’ is displayed.
@ Manual tuning mode: “SEARCH’ is not displayed and the
preset number does not flash.
Preset number Frequency
SEARCH
The preset tuning mode is skipped if no station is preset.
3 Turn MULTI JOG clockwise or counter-clockwise
to tune in to a station.
The frequency changes as you turn MULTI JOG. When a
station is received, “TUNE” is displayed for 2 seconds.
During FM stereo reception, {{(@)) is displayed.
({(@)))

When tuning in to an FM RDS station
After TUNE on the display goes out, the Programme
Service station name (PS) is displayed and the indicator
beside RDS lights up.
The Programme Service
station name (PS) RDS
@® When tuning in to the other stations
After TUNE on the display goes out, the band is displayed.
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* K44DOWN and »PIUP are also available to tune in to a
station.
4 Press Ill SET to store the stations.
The selected preset number flashes.
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store the stations.
The next station will not be stored if a total of 32 preset stations
for all the bands have already been stored.
NOTE
“FULL” is displayed if you attempt to store more than 32 preset
stations.
Preset number
Frequency
"RDS
Today many stations transmit so-called RDS (Radio Data
System) codes that contain a variety of additional
information along with the regular sound signals.
“Identical RDS stations with alternative
frequencies (AF)
This a list of alternative frequencies which gives
information on the various transmitters broadcasting the |.
same program in the same reception area. It enables ©
receivers equipped with memory to store the list, to 0
reduce the time for switching to another transmitter.
*8Program service station name (PS)
This is a name consisting of not more than 8 alphanumeric
characters, which is displayed in order to inform listeners
what program service is being broadcast by the radio
station.
Example: BBC 14
Characters which can be displayed
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
0123456789 <>?"'*@-+/=[]
lf a character transmitted by the broadcast is not
applicable to receivers, a space is left instead.
To search for a station quickly (Auto Search)
Press TUNER PRESET repeatedly to display “SEARCH” (auto
search mode), and turn MULTI JOG clockwise or counter-
clockwise until the frequency starts to change rapidly. After tuning
in to a station, the search stops.
SEARCH
To stop the Auto Search manually, turn MULTI JOG a little in
either direction.
«The Auto Search may not stop at stations with very weak
signals.
+ << DOWN and >» UP are also available to search for a
station. Keep << DOWN or > UP pressed until the tuner
starts searching. Press the button to stop the search manually.
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MULTI
JOG ier
TUNER/
BAND MONO
PRESET TUNER
MICLEAR
MESET Bane
<<, >>
SHIFT
TUNER
PRESET
1 Press BAND while pressing SHIFT to select a
band.
2 Press numbered buttons 0-9 and +10 to select a
preset number.
Example:
To select preset number 20, press +10, +10 and 0.
To select preset number 15, press +10 and 5.
Selecting a preset number on the main unit
Press TUNER/BAND to select a band. Press FUNER PRESET
repeatedly until the preset number flashes (preset tuning mode),
and turn MULTI JOG. The preset numbers are selected in
sequence as you turn MULTI JOG.
* » PRESET is also available to select the preset number. Each
time the button is pressed, the next highest number is selected.
To clear a preset station
Select the preset number of the station to be cleared. Then, press
MICLEAR, and press IISET within 4 seconds.
The preset numbers of all stations in the band with higher numbers
are also decreased by one.
To tune in to a station which is not preset
Press TUNER/BAND to select a band, and press << DOWN or
> UP to select the station.
To play a tuned station when the power is off (Direct Play
Function)
Press TUNER/BAND. The power is turned on and the tuned
station is played.
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When a FM stereo broadcast contains noise
Press MONO TUNER on the remote control while pressing SHIFT
so that “MONO” appears on the display.
Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural.
MONO
To restore stereo reception, press MONO TUNER on the remote
control while pressing SHIFT so that “MONO” disappears and
“STEREO?’ is displayed for 2 seconds.
NOTE
RDS functions may not work correctly if the RDS transmission
data from the station contains too much interference or the
reception signal is too weak.
To display radio text (“RT) during RDS reception
When the tuned station is transmitting RT codes, text scrolls on
the display when RT is pressed.
If the tuned station is not transmitting RT codes, “NO RT” is
displayed when RT is pressed.
Radio text
To return to the normal display, press RT again.
. *4Radiotext (RT)
__ Information such as the cast list of a play or the title of a
__ song is shown on the display.
__ **Program type identification (PTY)
PTY allows selection of listening by one of 15 or more
_. program types rather than by a station.
*Enhanced other networks information (EON)
EON information gives the receiver a cross reference to
other stations and allows the receiver to switch from the
currently tuned station to another RDS station.
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*'Traffic program identification (TP)
This is a code which informs the receiver that a tuned
station regularly broadcasts traffic information.
*8Clock-time (CT)
CT function provides an accurate clock signal which is
self adjusting to time zones and seasonal time changes.