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
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.
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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.
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
Modifications or adjustments to this product, which
are not expressly approved by the manufacturer,
may void the user's right or authority to operate this
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.
· in a high humidity area such as a bathroom
· 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.
· Make sure that pins or other foreign 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
music could suddenly start at high volume.
Turn the volume control to the lowest level
before starting playback and slowly turn it
up to the desired level.
Notes on listening with the
headphones
· Listen at moderate volumes to avoid hearing
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
for the first time, charge them until the battery
indicators go out.
1 Insert the supplied rechargeable
batteries with the
0 and 9 marks
correctly aligned.
2 Place the unit on the charging
stand,and then connect the AC
adaptor.
Charging starts and the charging indicator
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
Charging indicator
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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
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.