Listening to the radio
1Press BAND to turn on the radio.
2Press BAND until the band you want appears.
Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:
➔FM ➔ AM ➔ TV ➔ WB
3Press r or t on the CD player to tune in the station you want and adjust the volume.
Tuning mode and Preset mode
When the preset number appears in the display, the CD player is in the preset mode and you can use PRESET CALL UP/DOWN to select the preset number.
To enter the tuning mode, press r or t to make the preset number disappear from the display and to tune in the station.
To turn off the radio
Press s/OFF/CHARGE.
Note
During radio reception, the power is turned off automatically if no operation is made for about 2.5 hours since the last operation.
To tune in the station quickly
Press and hold r or t on the CD player in step 3 until the frequency digits begin to change in the display. The CD player automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station.
To improve broadcast reception
For TV/WB/FM, extend the headphones cord.
Headphones
For AM, reorient the CD player itself.
Note
Keep the headphones connected to the \ jack of the CD player. The headphones cord works as the FM/TV/WB antenna.
If it is hard to hear the FM broadcast
Press MODE until “ST” disappears from the display. Under the normal conditions, press MODE until “ST” appears in the display.
Presetting radio stations automatically
You can preset up to 30 stations in total for FM and AM.
Note
•Stations cannot be stored on TV and WB.
•When
Playing preset radio stations
1Press BAND to select the band.
2Press PRESET CALL UP/DOWN to tune in a stored station.
Changing the tuning interval
When using the CD player abroad, change the AM tuning interval, if necessary.
1Press s/OFF/CHARGE to turn off the CD player, if it is turned on.
2While holding MODE, hold BAND for about 3 seconds.
3Press MODE to select the AM tuning interval.
9 kHz area: Asia and Europe
10 kHz area: the U.S.A., Canada and South America
4Press ENTER/DISPLAY. “bUSy” appears for about 4 seconds, and the tuning interval is changed.
Notes
After changing the tuning interval, you need to preset radio stations again.
Precautions
On safety
•Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the CD player, unplug it and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
•Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack.
On power sources
•When you are not using the CD player for a long time, disconnect all power sources from the CD player.
On AC power adaptor
• | Use the |
| whose rated output is 4.5 V DC, 500 mA. |
| Do not use any other AC power adaptor. It may cause a |
| malfunction. |
| Polarity of the plug |
• | Do not touch the AC power adaptor with wet hands. |
• | Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily accessible |
| AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the AC |
| power adaptor, disconnect it from the AC outlet |
| immediately. |
• | Do not install the AC power adaptor in a confined |
| space, such as a bookcase or |
Preventing hearing damage
Avoid using headphones/earphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.
Consideration for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.
Maintenance
To clean the casing
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.
To clean the plugs
If the plugs become dirty, there is no audio or noise is heard. Clean them with a dry soft cloth periodically.
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Aiwa dealer.
“Hold” appears in the display when you press a button, and the CD does not play.
➔The buttons are locked. Slide HOLD back.
The battery compartment lid is de- tached by an accidental drop, excessive force, etc.
➔Attach it as illustrated below.
Specifications
System
Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
Material: GaAlAs
Wavelength: λ = 780 nm
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW (This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the optical
Frequency range
10 kHz step: TV: 2 - 13 ch
WB (weather band): 1 - 7 ch
FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz
9 kHz step: TV: 2 - 13 ch
WB (weather band): 1 - 7 ch
FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
AM: 531 - 1 602 kHz
Power requirements
•Two LR6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied): 3 V DC
•AC power adaptor (DC IN 4.5 V jack): 120 V, 60 Hz
•Two
Dimensions (w/h/d) (without projecting parts and controls)
Approx. 136.0 ⋅ 20.4 ⋅ 139.0 mm (5 3⁄8 ⋅ 13⁄16 ⋅ 5 1⁄2 in.)
Mass (excluding accessories)
Approx. 200 g (7 oz)
Operating temperature
5°C – 35°C (41°F – 95°F)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Supplied Accessories
Headphones (1)
1Press BAND to turn on the radio.
2Press and hold ENTER/DISPLAY until searching starts.
The CD player starts to scan the radio frequencies on FM and AM, and the received stations are memorized. “bUSy” appears for about 4 seconds when all the received stations are memorized or when 30 stations are memorized.
Skipping the tuned station while the scanning is paused
When a station is tuned in, scanning pauses and the tuned station is heard for 5 seconds. Press t to skip the station while the scanning is paused.
Note
•Stations cannot be stored on TV and WB.
•When broadcast signals are very weak, stations cannot be preset automatically. Preset them manually.
Presetting radio stations manually
You can preset up to 30 stations in total for FM and AM.
1Press BAND to turn on the radio.
2Press BAND to select the band.
3Press r or t on the CD player to tune in the station you want.
4Press ENTER/DISPLAY. “PRESET” appears in the display.
To preset another station, repeat steps 3 and 4.
Changing the presetting
1Press PRESET CALL UP or DOWN to select the preset number you want to change.
2Press and hold down ENTER/DISPLAY until the preset number flashes.
3While the preset number is flashing, press r or t to tune in the station you want to memorized on that preset number.
4Press ENTER/DISPLAY.
If the flashing stops, repeat from step 2.
Erasing a preset station
Press s/OFF/CHARGE after step 2 in “Changing the presetting” above. “bUSy” appears for about 4 seconds, and the selected preset station is erased from the memory. The preset number decreased by one for the stored stations whose preset number are larger than that of the
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects |
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the AC power |
adaptor. |
On rechargeable batteries and dry batteries
•Do not charge the dry batteries.
•Do not throw the batteries into fire.
•Do not carry the batteries with coins or other metallic objects. It can generate heat if the positive and negative terminals of the battery are accidentally contacted by a metallic object.
•Do not mix rechargeable batteries with dry batteries.
•Do not mix new batteries with old ones.
•Do not use different types of batteries together.
•When the batteries are not to be used for a long time, remove them.
•If battery leakage occurs, wipe off any deposit in the battery compartment, and install new batteries. In case the deposit adheres to you, wash it off thoroughly.
On the CD player
•Keep the lens on the CD player clean and do not touch it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged and the CD player will not operate properly.
•Do not put any heavy object on top of the CD player. The CD player and the CD may be damaged.
•Do not leave the CD player in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or sand, moisture, rain, mechanical shock, unleveled surface, or in a car with its windows closed.
•If the CD player causes interference to the radio or television reception, turn off the CD player or move it away from the radio or television.
•Discs with
Note on moisture condensation
If the CD player is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, it may result in moisture condensation on the pickup lens and malfunction or playback difficulties.
Should this occur, leave the CD player for a few hours, then try playback again.
On headphones/earphones
Road safety
Do not use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play your headsets at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
This warranty is valid only in the United States.
