Aiwa XR-EM220, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...s 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 ______________ ...

Page 2: ...as vases on the apparatus This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product This marking is located on the rear exterior Don t throw away the battery with general house waste dispose of it correctly as chemical waste Except for European model ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark As an ENERGY STAR partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for e...

Page 3: ...a tape 15 Tape Recording Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tape 16 CD TAPE Synchro Recording Recording on a tape manually 17 Manual Recording Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 18 Timer Falling asleep to music 18 Sleep Timer Waking up to music 19 Play Timer Timer recording radio programs 20 Rec Timer Display Turning off the display 21 Power Saving Mode Viewing information about the disc in ...

Page 4: ...e are several specification levels In Level 1 file names must be in the 8 3 format no more than 8 characters in the name no more than 3 characters in the extension MP3 and in capital letters Folder names can be no longer than 8 characters There can be no more than 8 nested folder levels Level 2 specifications allow file names and folder names up to 31 characters long Each folder can have up to 8 t...

Page 5: ...ectly The following discs take a longer time to start playback a disc recorded with complicated tree structure a disc recorded in Multi Session a disc to which data can be added non finalized disc Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc CD standard Recently various music discs encoded with copyright prot...

Page 6: ...the SPEAKER terminals as shown below 2 Connect the FM and AM antennas Set up the AM loop antenna then connect it Plug type A Getting Started Hooking up the system 4 3 2 1 AM loop antenna Right speaker Left speaker FM lead antenna L SPEAKER IMPEDANCE USE 6 16 R 3 Insert this portion Gray 3 Black AM FM 75 COAXIAL ANTENNA Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally AM loop antenna ...

Page 7: ...cket detach the supplied plug adaptor only for models equipped with an adaptor To turn on the system press 1 Inserting two R6 size AA batteries into the remote Note If you do not use the remote for a long period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion Tip When the remote no longer operates the system replace both batteries with new ones FM 75 COAXIA...

Page 8: ...ly to set the hour 4 Press ENTER 5 Press repeatedly to set the minute 6 Press ENTER The clock starts working To adjust the clock 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SET 2 Press until CLOCK appears then press ENTER 3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6 above Note The clock is not displayed in Power Saving Mode page 21 Setting the clock ...

Page 9: ...il the mode you want appears XR EM550 XR EM330 only 3 Press N or CD NX on the unit CD MP3 Play Loading a disc Playing a disc Normal Play Shuffle Play Select To play No display Normal Play The tracks on the disc in original order ALBM Normal Play All MP3 audio tracks in the album on the disc in original order When playing a non MP3 disc Album Play performs the same operation as Normal Play SHUF Shu...

Page 10: ...oftware recording device or the recording media used at the time an MP3 audio track is recorded you may encounter such problems as disabled playback sound interruptions and noise When playing back an MP3 audio track the playback elapsed time indication may differ from the actual time in the following cases When you play back a VBR variable bit rate MP3 audio track When you perform Fast Forward or ...

Page 11: ... time 5 To program additional tracks repeat steps 3 and 4 6 Press N Program Play starts Other operations Tips The program you made remains after Program Play finishes To play the same program again press N or CD NX on the unit However the program is cleared when you open the CD compartment appears if the total program time exceeds 100 minutes if you select a track whose number is 21 or over or whe...

Page 12: ...lashes Perform steps 5 and 6 while the preset number flashes 5 Press or TUNING on the unit repeatedly to select the desired preset number 6 Press ENTER 7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 to preset other stations Tip Press x to stop scanning Manual tuning preset You can manually tune in and store the radio frequency of the desired stations 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Press TUNING MOD...

Page 13: ...reception adjust the supplied antennas or connect an external antenna You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station or by manually tuning in the station Listening to a preset station Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the tuner s memory first see Presetting radio stations on page 12 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until P...

Page 14: ...ons to send additional information along with the regular program signal This tuner offers convenient RDS features like station name RDS is available only on FM stations Note RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal is weak Not all FM stations provide RDS service nor do they provide the same types of services If you are ...

Page 15: ...ect g to play one side of a tape h to play both sides or j to play both sides repeatedly If j is selected the tape deck stops automatically after repeating the sequence five times For other models 1 Press TAPE to switch the function to TAPE 2 Press N TAPE N on the unit Other operations Tape Play Loading a tape With the side you want to play record facing forward Playing a tape To Do this Stop play...

Page 16: ...de press TAPE nN again until n appears 6 Press z REC PAUSE START Recording starts When the recording is completed the CD player and the tape deck stop automatically For other models 1 Load a recordable tape 2 Load a CD you want to record For XR EM330 only When you want to record an album from an MP3 disc be sure to press PLAY MODE to select ALBM then use ALBUM to select the desired album before pr...

Page 17: ... reverse side press TAPE nN again until n appears 6 Press z REC PAUSE START then start playing the desired source to record Recording starts Note When you record on both sides be sure to start from the front side If you start from the reverse side recording stops at the end of the reverse side For other models 1 Load a recordable tape 2 Select the desired source to record TUNER To record from this...

Page 18: ... asleep to music Use buttons on the remote for the operation Press SLEEP repeatedly Each time you press the button the minute display the turn off time changes cyclically as follows AUTO t 90MIN t 80MIN t t 10MIN t OFF The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or after the current CD or tape finishes playing Other operations You cannot check the remaining time if you select AUTO Note Do no...

Page 19: ... 5 7 Press repeatedly until the desired sound source appears Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows 8 Press ENTER The start time the stop time and the sound source then the original display returns 9 Press 1 to turn off the system Other operations Notes If you use Play Timer and Sleep Timer at the same time Sleep Timer has priority Do not operate the system from t...

Page 20: ... the unit again until n appears 9 Press 1 to turn off the system For other models 1 Tune in the preset radio station see Listening to a preset station on page 13 2 Press CLOCK TIMER SET 3 Press repeatedly until REC appears then press ENTER ON TIME appears and the hour indication flashes 4 Set the time to start recording Press repeatedly to set the hour then press ENTER The minute indication flashe...

Page 21: ... Normal Play Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows Current track number and elapsed playing time t Current track number and remaining time or t Remaining time of the disc or t Track title disc with MP3 audio tracks only t Album name t Clock display appears when you select a CD track whose number is 21 or over or when you select an MP3 audio track XR EM550 XR EM33...

Page 22: ... from the component Listening to audio from a connected component 1 Connect audio cords See the illustration above 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until MD appears Start playing the connected component Recording audio from a connected component 1 Connect audio cords 2 Start recording manually See Recording on a tape manually on page 17 Optional Components Hooking up optional components Optional analog...

Page 23: ... The color on the TV screen is irregular Move the speakers farther away from the TV set The remote does not function Remove the obstacle Move the remote closer to the system Point the remote at the system s sensor Replace the batteries R6 size AA Locate the system away from the fluorescent light Speakers Sound comes from one channel or the left and right volumes are unbalanced Check the speaker co...

Page 24: ...nnot be received Set the proper band and frequency page 12 Connect the antenna properly page 6 Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception then set up the antenna again If you cannot obtain good reception we recommend you connect a commercially available external antenna The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals along its entire length so make sure you extend it fully Keep the ...

Page 25: ...following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation CD MP3 NO DISC There is no disc in the player NO STEP All of the programed tracks have been erased OVER You have reached the end of the disc while pressing and holding M during playback or pause STEP FULL You tried to program 26 or more tracks steps PUSH STOP You pressed PLAY MODE during playback Tuner COMPLETE The preset opera...

Page 26: ...26GB Other INVALID You pressed an invalid button ...

Page 27: ...aced in a very damp room moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player Should this occur the system will not operate properly 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 Notes on discs Before play...

Page 28: ...he metal parts that have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette For details refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette Main unit Amplifier section XR EM220 DIN power output rated 8 8 W 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 10 10 W 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Music power output reference 18 18 W Inputs MD pho...

Page 29: ...20 Recording system 4 track 2 channel stereo Frequency response 50 13 000 Hz 3 dB using Sony TYPE I cassettes Wow and flutter 0 15 W Peak IEC 0 1 W RMS NAB 0 2 W Peak DIN XR EM330 Recording system 4 track 2 channel stereo Frequency response 50 13 000 Hz 3 dB using Sony TYPE I cassettes Wow and flutter 0 15 W Peak IEC 0 1 W RMS NAB 0 2 W Peak DIN XR EM550 Recording system 4 track 2 channel stereo F...

Page 30: ... Approx 1 8 kg net per speaker General Power requirements European model 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Korean model 220 V AC 60 Hz Australian model 230 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Taiwanese model 120 V AC 50 60 Hz Mexican model 120 V AC 60 Hz Argentine model 220 V AC 50 60 Hz Other models 110 120 V or 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector Power consumption XR EM550 67 W 0 3 W in Power Saving Mode XR EM...

Page 31: ...9 20 25 m M 3 skip back skip forward rewind fast forward qh 10 11 15 m M4 rewind fast forward qg 10 15 4 go back go forward qh 10 11 x stop 7 10 16 17 25 z REC PAUSE START qs 16 17 CD NX play pause qk 10 11 23 TAPE N1 play ql 15 TAPE nN2 play ql 15 16 17 20 Z PUSH tape open close q 15 List of button locations and reference pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons an...

Page 32: ...LEEP w 18 TAPE qg 15 TUNER BAND 5 12 13 TUNER MEMORY qj 12 TUNING MODE qk 12 13 VOLUME 0 19 23 1 power 1 7 19 20 25 m M rewind fast forward 7 10 15 go back go forward qf 8 10 11 19 20 x stop 8 10 16 17 25 X pause 8 10 15 N play 8 9 11 20 tuning qf 12 13 ALPHABETICAL ORDER A O P Z BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS 4 5 6 7 8 9 w 1 qa qd qs ql qk qj qh qg qf 0 3 2 Button does not function with this model XR EM220 ...