Aiwa XP-Z3C manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32

Go to page of

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of Aiwa XP-Z3C, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of Aiwa XP-Z3C one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Aiwa XP-Z3C. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of Aiwa XP-Z3C should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Aiwa XP-Z3C
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Aiwa XP-Z3C item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Aiwa XP-Z3C item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Aiwa XP-Z3C alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Aiwa XP-Z3C, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Aiwa service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Aiwa XP-Z3C.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Aiwa XP-Z3C item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    XP-Z3C COMP ACT DISC PLA YER REPRODUCT OR DE DISCOS COMP ACTOS OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCCIONES DE MANEJO MODE D’EMPLOI W ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESP AÑOL OWNER’S RECORD For your convenience, record the model number and the serial number (you[...]

  • Page 2

    2 ENGLISH 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 no[...]

  • Page 3

    ENGLISH 3 ENGLISH 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 ext[...]

  • Page 4

    4 ENGLISH USING ON RECHARGEABLE BA TTERIES 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 indic[...]

  • Page 5

    ENGLISH 5 ENGLISH 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 compart[...]

  • Page 6

    6 ENGLISH USING ON DR Y CELL BA TTERIES Use the supplied battery case. 1 Open the battery compartment of the supplied battery case,and insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries with the 0 and 9 marks correctly aligned. 2 Attach the battery case to the unit. Battery replacement The battery indicator in the display changes from to according to the [...]

  • Page 7

    ENGLISH 7 ENGLISH BEFORE PLA YBACK Using with the headphones Connect the supplied headphones, remote control, and main unit. • Be sure to press s to stop operation before you connect/disconnect the headphone or the remote control to/from the main unit. • When you put on the supplied headphones, be sure to route the right headphone’s cord (the[...]

  • Page 8

    8 ENGLISH BEFORE PLAYBACK Turning on and off Turning the power on Press e on the unit or c / a on the remote control. Power is turned on and playback starts. Note “ERROR” appears on the display when you play a disc placed upside-down or a defective disc. Auto power off If no operation is performed within 30 seconds on an audio disc or within 60[...]

  • Page 9

    ENGLISH 9 ENGLISH DSL* DSL Press DSL on the remote control repeatedly for more powerful sound and deeper bass. : Deep bass is emphasized : Normal sound *DSL: Dynamic Super Linear Bass Loading a disc 1 Slide the OPEN switch to open the disc compartment. OPEN Adjusting the sound Volume Press VOLUME M / N on the unit or VOLUME - / + on the remote cont[...]

  • Page 10

    10 ENGLISH 2 Place a disc in the center with the label side facing up. 3 Close 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. • The unit can play a CD-R/RW disc recorded in MP3 or CD-DA format. However, some CD-R/RW discs recor[...]

  • Page 11

    ENGLISH 11 ENGLISH 4 Press e on the unit or c / a on the remote control. Playback starts from the first track. 2 1 2 3 4 4 3 PLA YBACK OF AUDIO DISC 1 Connect the supplied headphones to the jack. 2 Load a disc. 3 Release the HOLD switch. a Track number b Elapsed playing time[...]

  • Page 12

    12 ENGLISH 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 playing the 4th track, the beginning of the 14th track is located. Ex. 2: If you press +10 while the unit is playing the 10th track on a disc containing 15[...]

  • Page 13

    ENGLISH 13 ENGLISH OTHER FUNCTIONS You can set various functions by using P-MODE/ENT, i / k , and r / t on the remote control. Basic operating procedure 3 Press r or t repeatedly to select your desired setting*. * For details on the settings, see the following instructions respectively. 4 Press P-MODE/ENT to enter the selected setting. If you set t[...]

  • Page 14

    14 ENGLISH OTHER FUNCTIONS E•A•S•S (Electronic Anti-Shock System) The E•A•S•S function reduces skipping or muting of the sound when the unit is subjected to shocks. 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Basic operating procedure” to select “EASS 40sec.” 2 Press r or t repeatedly to select your desired setting. The unit keeps about 40 seco[...]

  • Page 15

    ENGLISH 15 ENGLISH 3 Perform 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, and then select “RANDOM ON” in RANDOM setting (see “Random pl[...]

  • Page 16

    16 ENGLISH 3 Press r or t repeatedly to select a track to be added to the program. a Selected track number (flashing) b Program order 4 Press P-MODE/ENT. The selected track is stored in the program. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program more tracks. 5 Press e on the unit or c / a on the remote control to start program play. To check the programmed tracks[...]

  • Page 17

    ENGLISH 17 ENGLISH 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[...]

  • Page 18

    18 ENGLISH 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 • Up to 64 characters (including its extension) are displayed for the name of an album or a track. If ID3TAG version 1.[...]

  • Page 19

    ENGLISH 19 ENGLISH 3 Include a two- or three- digit number 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 <example of names not recommended> 1XXXXX.mp3 5XXXXX.mp3 10XXXXX.mp3 15XXXXX.mp3 20XXXXX.mp3[...]

  • Page 20

    20 ENGLISH PLA YBACK OF MP3 DISCS 5 Press e on the unit or c / a on the remote control to start playback. Power is turned on and “READING” flashes in the display. After reading the disc, playback starts from the first track of the Album 1. a Album number b A ppears when an MP3 disc is loaded c Track number d Elapsed playing time 3 1 4 2 3 5 4 5[...]

  • Page 21

    ENGLISH 21 ENGLISH When you play an MP3 disc The E•A•S•S function will be activated automatically. Setting the QUICK/NORMAL switch Set the switch to the appropriate position depending on the playback mode and type of disc. QUICK The unit reads only the number of the album before playback, then disc reading finishes earlier. However, program p[...]

  • Page 22

    22 ENGLISH To change the album Press i / k . To skip to the first track of next album, press i . To skip to the first track of previous album, press k . To locate the track 10 tracks ahead of the current track (+10 skip) In play or standby mode, press +10 on the remote. ex. 1: If you press +10 while the unit is playing the 4th track, the beginning [...]

  • Page 23

    ENGLISH 23 ENGLISH Note • If the disc has no ID3 TAG information, “NO TITLE” appears on the display. • If you press s , normal display resumes. • When the disc is loaded in QUICK mode, the total-track-number display will not appear. • Up to 64 characters are displayed as a track name, in the order of album (folder) names and track (file[...]

  • Page 24

    24 ENGLISH Resume function Set the HOLD/RESUME switch to RESUME. OFF HOLD RESUME You can start playback from the point where you stopped playback by pressing s . When the resume function is on, all-track repeat is selected automatically. To cancel resume function, set the HOLD/ RESUME switch to OFF. Note • Resume play does not start if the disc i[...]

  • Page 25

    ENGLISH 25 ENGLISH Random play You can play all the tracks on the disc in random order. Be sure to set the QUICK/NORMAL switch to its NORMAL position before random play. 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Basic operating procedure” to select “RANDOM OFF.” 2 Press r or t repeatedly to select “RANDOM ON.” 3 Perform steps 4 and 5 in “Basic oper[...]

  • Page 26

    26 ENGLISH 3 Press i / k (for album selection) and r / t (for track selection) repeatedly to select a track to be added to the program. a Selected album number (flashing) b Selected track number (flashing) c Program order 4 Press P-MODE/ENT. The selected track is stored in the program. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program more tracks. 5 Press e on the u[...]

  • Page 27

    ENGLISH 27 ENGLISH CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL UNIT Use a commercially available connection cord which has a 3.5 ø stereo mini-plug at one end and two phono plugs at the other end. Connect the stereo mini-plug to the headphone jack of the remote control and connect the phono plugs to the analog input terminals of the external unit. RL LINE IN CD IN?[...]

  • Page 28

    28 ENGLISH To clean the discs Before playing, wipe the disc from the center outward with a cleaning cloth. After playing, store the disc in its case. MAINTENANCE To clean the lens If the lens becomes dirty, the player will skip or not play. If this occurs, clean the lens in the following manner. To remove dust or dry particles, first use a camera l[...]

  • Page 29

    ENGLISH 29 ENGLISH ISO 9660 ISO stands for the “International Organization for Standardization.” ISO 9660 determines the file structure for the CD-ROMs. This unit can play MP3 files recorded in the format compliant with ISO 9660. Nesting of folders (albums) To organize data files stored in a PC, you can store related files in a folder. A folder[...]

  • Page 30

    30 ENGLISH SPECIFICA TIONS Tracking system 3-beam laser Laser pickup Semiconductor laser D/A conversion 1 bit DAC Frequency response 20 - 20,000 Hz (47 k ohms) Output jack (stereo mini-jack) Maximum output 10 mW + 10 mW (16 ohms at 1 kHz) 450 mV (47 k ohms at 1 kHz) Power supply DC 2.4 V using two supplied Ni-MH rechargeable batteries DC 3 V usin[...]

  • Page 31

    ENGLISH 31 ENGLISH Maximum outside dimensions 90 (W) × 28 (H) × 104 (D) mm (3 5 / 8 × 1 1 / 8 × 4 1 / 8 in.) (excluding projecting parts and controls) Weight Approx. 145 g (5 oz) excluding batteries Accessories AC adaptor AC-D401A (1) Stereo headphones (1) Remote control RC-Z3 (1) Charging stand (1) Rechargeable battery (2) Battery case (1) Rec[...]

  • Page 32

    8B-HP3-901-11 020205BKK-O-T A Printed in Japan[...]