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Mini Hi-Fi Component System
4-246-647-02 (1)
BMZ-K1/BMZ-K2


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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus
with newspapers, 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.
"CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL."
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the
appliance.
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
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.
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 and on, 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
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
On operating voltage
Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage
of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power
supply.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
If you have any questions about this product, you may
call; sony customer Information Center 1-800-488-7669.
This Number below is for the FCC related matters only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade name:
SONY
Model No.:
BMZ-K1/BMZ-K2
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell,
NJ, 07649 USA
Telephone No.:
201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREPARATIONS ................................... 4
PARTS AND CONTROLS ......................... 5
ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE OPERATION .......... 8
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS .......................... 9
CD OPERATIONS ................................ 10
MP3-CD OPERATIONS ......................... 13
TUNER OPERATIONS ........................... 15
TIMER OPERATIONS ........................... 16
CONNECTING A PERSONAL COMPUTER .... 18
REFERENCE ..................................... 21
Notes on discs
·Playable discs on this unit are Audio CDs (CDs), CD-R/
CD-RW with audio data (CD-R/RW) and CD-R/CD-RW with
MP3 files (MP3-CDs).
·Discs recorded on CD-R/RW drives may not be played back
because of scratches, dirt., recording condition or the drive's
characteristics.
·CD-R/RW discs which are not finalized at the end of
recording cannot be played back.
·Do not attach adhesive label, etc. to either side of a CD-R/
RW disc, as doing so may cause malfunction.
·Do not load an unrecorded CD-R/RW disc. The disc may be
damaged.
·Do not insert 8-cm (3-inch) discs. Those discs cannot be
played on this unit. Moreover, if you insert the discs of that
size forcibly, you may not be able to eject it.
·Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star)
cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do so may
damage the unit. Do not use such discs.
·DVD, SACD, CD-ROM and VCD cannot be played on this
unit.
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 protection technologies are
marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the
CD standard and may not be playable by this product.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your stereo
system, please consult your nearest Aiwa dealer.
On safety
· The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if
the unit itself has been turned off.
· Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it is not to be
used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord
(mains lead), pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
· Should any solid object or liquid fall into the component,
unplug the stereo system and have the component checked
by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
· The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service
shop.
On placement
·Place the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent
heat build-up the unit.
· Do not place the unit in an inclined position.
· Do not place the unit in locations where it is;
- Extremely hot or cold
- Dusty or dirty
-Very humid
- Vibrating
- Subject to direct sunlight.
On heat buildup
· Although the unit heats up during operation, this is not
malfunction.
·Place the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent
heat build-up in the unit.
If you continuously use this unit at a large volume, the cabinet
temperature of the top, side and bottom rises considerable. To
avoid burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.
On operation
· If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location,
or is placed 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 CD and leave the system
turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
·When you move the system, take out any discs.


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Remote commander
Detach the battery compartment lid at the rear of the remote
commander and insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with correct
polarity.
R6(AA)
·Replace the batteries with new ones when the operational
distance between the remote commander and main unit
becomes shorter.
·Remove the batteries if the unit is not going to be used for
an extended period of time.
·The remote commander may not operate if it is used under
intense sunlight or if its line of sight is obstructed.
Connection
Plug in the AC power cord to the AC outlet after all other
connections are made.
1 Connect the speaker cords to the speakers.
Connect the gray cords to the + terminals and the cords
with black stripes to the - terminals.
2 Connect the speakers to the main unit.
Connect the right speaker (marked with "R") to the
SPEAKERS R terminals and place it on the right side of
the unit. Connect the left (marked with "L") to the
SPEAKERS L terminals and place it on the left side. The
speaker cords with the black stripes go to the 9 terminals.
3 Connect the supplied antennas.
Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75
terminal and the
AM antenna to the AM LOOP jack.
AM antenna
4 Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet.
When the AC power cord is connected to a wall outlet for
the first time, DEMO appears in the display.
To deactivate the DEMO, press TITLE.
Speakers
·Do not short-circuit the 0 and 9 speaker cord leads.
·Do not leave objects generating magnetism or objects
affected by magnetism near the speakers.
Antennas
Keep antennas away from metallic objects, electrical
equipment and cords.
·FM antenna: Extend fully and position for the best
reception. If reception is poor, connect an optional outdoor
antenna to the FM 75
terminal. Note that, when connecting
an optional outdoor antenna, use an adaptor as required.
·AM antenna: Rotate to find best reception.
FM antenna
PREPARATIONS


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PARTS AND CONTROLS
Main unit: front
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details.
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1 POWER 6STANDBY/ON (8, 15, 16)
Switches the unit on and off (standby).
2 FUNCTION (10, 13, 18, 20)
Switches the active function among CD, USB, TUNER,
VIDEO and AUX.
3 BAND (8, 15)
Select tuner function and the tuner band.
4 GEQ (9)
Selects a sound equalization curve.
i-Bass (9)
Produces rich and clear low frequency sound.
5 TREBLE/MIDDLE (9)
Adjusts the treble or middle range level.
BASS (9)
Adjusts the bass level.
6 PLAY MODE (11-14)
Selects various CD play mode.
7 TUNING DOWNf/r, UPg/t
(8-11, 13, 15, 16)
CD: skips to a previous or a succeeding track when
pressed, searches a track in fast forward or reverse
playback when held down.
Tuner: manually tunes up or down within the band.
8 USB terminal
Accepts sound signals from a personal computer.
Connect your personal computer to this terminal with a
USB cable so that the unit can output the sound of an
audio file which is played back by the Winamp3 on your
computer.
Be sure to see "CONNECTING A PERSONAL
COMPUTER" on page 18 for the details about the
computer requirements, how to connect and so on before
actually connecting your computer.
9 LINE IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks
Accepts analog signals from external equipment.
Connect using an optional connecting cable with RCA
phono plugs (red plug to R jack, white plug to L jack,
yellow plug to VIDEO jack).
Refer also to the operating instructions of your equipment.
To switch function to external input, press FUNCTION
repeatedly to display "VIDEO".
0 zEJECT (8, 10, 11, 13)
Ejects the disc(s).
! DISC SELECT (8, 10, 13)
Selects a disc slot.
Starts CD play for one desired disc.
@ VOLUME (9)
Adjusts the volume.
# TITLE (13, 20)
When the unit is turned off: activates or deactivated
DEMO.
Changes the display in MP3-CD or USB source.
DISPLAY (8)
Changes the display in CD playback mode.
Turns the back light on and off when the unit is turned
off.
MODE (8, 9)
Selects various modes (sound adjustment, etc.) when
used in combination with ENTER and MULTI JOG.
Switches the ECO mode on and off when the unit is turned
off.
$ aPAUSE/SET (10, 15)
Pauses CD play.
sSTOP/CLEAR (10-13)
Stops CD play.
cPRESET (10, 11, 13-15)
Starts CD play.
% MULTI JOG (8-11, 13, 15, 16)
When used in combination with ENTER and MULTI JOG,
CD: selects a track.
Tuner: selects a preset station.
^ ENTER (8, 9, 15, 16)
Fixes the modes and the time (clock and timer, etc.) when
used in combination with ENTER and MULTI JOG.
& PHONES jack
Plug in optional headphones set with a stereo mini plug
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3.5 mm). Speaker output is canceled.
* ALBUM/PLAY LIST k,i (13, 20)
Skips to a previous or succeeding album or play list.