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The player

Portable USB Memory Player with FM Radio

Operating Instructions

AZ-RS1/RS128/RS256

©2004 Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-incabinet.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, 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.

Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority.

The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA (European Economic Area).

For the customers in the USA

Owner’s Record

The model number and the serial number are located at the rear. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Aiwa dealer regarding this product.

Model No. __________________________

Serial No. ___________________________

If you have any questions about this product, you may call;

Aiwa Customer Information Service Center 1-800-289-2492or http://www.us.aiwa.com/.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: AIWA

Model No.: AZ-RM256

AZ-RM128

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA

92127 U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

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.

AZ-RS1:No “pavit”

AZ-RS128:AZ-RM128(one128-MB“pavit”)AZ-RS256:AZ-RM256(one256-MB“pavit”)

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.

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 a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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Table of Contents
Overview
What you can do with your player ..............	4
Main features ...............................................	5
Getting started
Step 1: Check the package contents. ...........	6
Step 2: Insert a battery. ................................	7
Locating controls .........................................	9
Basic operations
Listening to music .....................................	11
1. Connect the headphones. .......................	11
2. Insert the “pavit” into the player. ...........	11
3. Start playback. .......................................	12
B Playback options ...........................	15
Changing the sound quality (M.D.S.E) .....	15
Playing a track repeatedly (REP1) / Playing
all tracks in random order (SHUF) ........	15
B Listening to the radio ....................	16
Listening to the radio .................................	16
Presetting radio stations .............................	17
B Available features ..........................	19
Using the stopwatch ..................................	19
Using the countdown timer .......................	20
Locking the controls (HOLD) ...................	21
Turning off the beep sounds (BEEP) .........	21

B Changing the settings of the

player ..................................................	22
Changing the display pattern .....................	22
Changing the backlight setting ..................	22
Changing the display language ..................	23
B Additional information ..................	24
Precautions ................................................	24
Cleaning .....................................................	24
Troubleshooting .........................................	25
Specifications ............................................	27
Index ............................................	Back cover

Before using this player, install the application software on your computer using the supplied CDROM, and send some music data to the player.

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