AIWA CSD-MP100 Operating Instructions

3-251-417-11

CD STEREO RADIO CASSETTE RECORDER
CSD-MP100

© 2003 Sony Corporation

Owner’s Record

The model number is located at the bottom and the serial
number is located in the battery compartment.
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.

Warning

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

CAUTION

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

Read the Operating Instructions carefully and
completely before operating the unit. Be sure to keep
the Operating Instructions for future reference. All
warnings and cautions in the Operating Instructions and
on the unit should be strictly followed, as well as the
safety suggestions below.

Warning

To prevent electric shock or injury, these safety
instructions should be followed in the installation, use
and servicing the unit.

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.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.

WARNING

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

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the appliance.

Installation

Attachments – Do not use attachments not

recommended by the unit manufacturer as they may
result in the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to
persons.
Water and Moisture – Do not use this unit near water

- for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, and the like.
Heat – Do not use this unit near sources of heat,
including heating vents, stoves, or other appliances that
generate heat. It also should not be placed in
temperatures less than 5˚C (41˚F) or greater than 35˚C
(95˚F).
Mounting surface – Place the unit on a flat, even
surface.
Accessories – Do not place this unit on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious
damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the unit. Any mounting of the
appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions,
and should use a mounting accessory recommended by
the manufacturer.
Portable cart – An appliance and cart
combination should be moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to
overturn.
Ventilation – The unit should be situated with
adequate space around it so that proper heat ventilation
is assured. Allow 10 cm clearance from the rear and the
top of the unit, and 5 cm from the each side.
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or
bottom are provided for ventilation, and to ensure
reliable operation of the unit and to protect it from
overheating, these openings must not be blocked or
covered. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface. This unit should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase unless proper
ventilation is provided.

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INSTRUCTIONS

Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any

kind into this unit through the cabinet slots as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short-circuit parts
that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the unit.

Electric Power

Power Sources – This unit should be operated only

from the type of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to
your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power
company. To operate unit on battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.
Grounding or Polarization – This unit is provided
with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug
having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit
into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail
to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug.
Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should
be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
product.
Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension
cords, integral convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

Lightning

For added protection for this unit receiver during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet. This will prevent damage to the unit due to
lightning and powerline surges.

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:

1) When the power cord or plug is damaged.

2) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
the unit.

3) If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.

4) If the unit does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions as
improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the unit to normal
operation.

5) If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.

6) When the unit exhibits a distinct change in
performance - this indicates a need for service.

Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening
or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or
having the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock or other hazards.
Safety Check – Upon the completion of any service or
repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper
operating condition.

Maintenance

Cleaning – Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before

cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

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Setting up

You can use the AC power or batteries as a power
source.

Using on batteries

Open the lid of the battery compartment at the bottom
of the player, and insert six size D (R20) batteries (not
supplied) correctly. Then close the lid.

To use the player on batteries, disconnect the AC
power cord from the player.

If the batteries are not correctly inserted,

“BATTERY” and “ERROR” appear on the display and
the player do not accept any operation. In this case,
check them and insert them correctly.

Replacing batteries

When the batteries become weak, “LO-BATT” appears
on the display. Replace all the batteries with new ones.
If not replacing them, “BATTERY” and “ERROR” will
appear after a while and the player will not accept any
operation.

Note

Before you replace the batteries, be sure to take out the
CD from the player.

Using on the AC power (house current)

Connect the supplied AC power cord.

supplied AC power cord

Insert one end of the supplied AC power code to the AC
IN socket located at the rear of the player, and the other
end to the wall outlet.

1 to the AC IN socket

2 to an AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

CAUTION

Use only the supplied AC power code. Use with other
codes may result in the risk of fire.

Remote control

Preparing the remote

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied).

To use the buttons on the remote

In principle, buttons on the remote and the player with
identical indications have the same functions.

Replacing batteries

With normal use, the batteries should last for about 6
months. When the remote no longer operates the
player, replace all the batteries with new ones.

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TAPE OPERATION

PAUSE

STOP/EJECT

FF REW PLAY

REC

• Use Type I (normal) tapes only.

• The player plays (records on) the side facing out.

Playing a tape

Select TAPE/6STANDBY with

1

FUNCTION.
Press Z STOP/EJECT to open the

2

cassette compartment and insert a
recorded tape.

Insert it with the exposed side up and the side to
be played facing out.
Then close the compartment.

Press x PLAY.

3

The power is turned on and playback starts.
During tape operation, “TAPE” is displayed.

Additional operations

Z STOP/EJECT - Stops play. The power is tuned
off.
a PAUSE - Pauses play. To resume play, press
again.
f FF, g REW - Fast-forwards or rewinds a tape.
To stop the winding, press Z.

VOLUME - Adjusts the volume.
T-BASS - Enhances low-frequency sound. Press to

turn it on or off.

Recording on a tape

Press Z STOP/EJECT to open the

1

cassette compartment and insert a blank
tape.

Insert it with the exposed side up and the side to be
recorded on facing out.
Then close the compartment.

Get ready to record from the source.

2

To record from a CD, select CD with FUNCTION
and load the CD.
To record from a radio broadcast, select RADIO
with FUNCTION and tune to a station.
(See the following pages)

Press w REC to start recording.

3

x PLAY is pressed simultaneously.
When recording from a CD, press E to start
playback.

Additional operations

Z STOP/EJECT - Stops recording.
a PAUSE - Pauses recording. To resume recording,

press again.

Tips

• Volume or tone adjustment does not affect recording.

• For the best results, use the AC power as a power
source when recording.

• To erase recording, insert a tape and press w REC
while the power is off.

If a high-pitched sound is heard during AM
recording, press REPEAT/MODE (or MODE on the

remote) repeatedly to display “BEAT 1”, “BEAT 2” or
“BEAT 3”, and select the position that eliminates the
noise.

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CD OPERATION

Playing an audio CD

Select CD with FUNCTION.

1

The power is turned on.

Press z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE to open

2

the CD compartment and place the CD.

Place the CD with the label side up.

Close the lid of the CD compartment.

3

The total number of tracks and total playing time
are displayed.

Press E.

4

The current track number and its elapsed playing
time are displayed.
The player plays all the tracks once.

After listening, select TAPE/6STANDBY with
FUNCTION to turn the power off

Resume play function

Playback starts from the track you last stopped
playing. During stop, the track number to be played
are displayed.
To cancel the resume play to start play from the
beginning of the first track, press s in stop mode.
Resume play is also canceled when opening the CD
compartment, changing the function or turning the
power off.

Additional operations

s - Stops play.
E - Pauses play. To resume play, press again. This

button has a tactile dot.
r or t - Skips back or forward to the beginning of
a track by pressing it repeatedly. Searches back or
forward for a point during playback or pause mode by
holding it down. Release it at the desired point.

VOLUME - Adjusts the volume.
T-BASS - Enhances low-frequency sound. Press to turn

it on or off.

REPEAT/MODE (or REPEAT on the remote) -

Repeats a single track ([ 1) or all tracks ([). Press
it to select the desired mode.
When repeating a single track, select the track with
r or t.

To locate a specific track directly with the
remote

Press the number buttons 1-9 and 0/10.
When selecting a track numbered over 10, press >10
first, then the corresponding number buttons.
When selecting a track numbered over 99, press >10
twice first, then the corresponding number buttons.
Example:
To play track number 25, press >10 first, then 2 and 5.
To play track number 30, press >10 first, then 3 and 0/

10.
To play track number 123, press >10 twice, then 1, 2
and 3.

Note

In programmed playback mode, locating the specific
track with the number buttons is not available.

Note

During programmed playback, this function does not
work.

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To change information on the display during
playback

Press DISPLAY repeatedly. The display mode changes
as follows.

The current track number and its elapsed playing
time

The current track number and its remaining
playing time

The total remaining time on the CD (not displayed
during programmed playback)

Playing a CD with MP3 files

You can play the CD with MP3 files in the same way as
conventional audio CDs (CD-DA).
This player indicates a “folder” as an “album”, and a
“file” as a “track” in the display.

Repeat steps 1 to 3 in “Playing an audio

1

CD”.

Wait for a while until the disc information is
displayed.

Notes

• Do not try to open the CD compartment during play.

• Do not place more than one CD in the CD
compartment.

• Do not touch the lens. Doing so may cause
malfunction.

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.

Total number of albums Total number of tracks

Tip

Before playing a track (file), this player reads all
track (file) and album (folder) information on the
CD. Depending on the file structure, it may take
more than a minute to read them. During this time,
“READING” flashes on the display.

Press E.

2

After “PLAY” and the current album and track
number display, the elapsed playing time of the
current track appears.

Elapsed playing time

The player plays all the tracks (MP3 files) on the
CD.

Tip

You can use the buttons described in page 6 for
“Additional operations” in the same way as when
playing an audio CD.
Resume play function is also available.
Playback starts from the track in the album you last
stopped playing. During stop, the album and track
numbers to be played are displayed.

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CD OPERATION

To select a track (file) in an album (folder)

Press ALBUM SKIP + or - first to select an album,
then press r or t to select a track.

When selecting the track directly with the
remote

Select the album first, then press the corresponding
number buttons to select the track in the album.
When not selecting the album, the number buttons
select the track in the first album.

Note

In programmed playback mode, locating the specific
track with the number buttons is not available.

To display the album title in stop mode

Select the album number with ALBUM SKIP + or -,
then press DISPLAY.
The first 16 (8) letters of the selected album title are
displayed. Press ALBUM + or - repeatedly to
display those of other album titles. “ROOT” will be
displayed when no album title is recorded.

To display the track title in stop mode

Select the track number in the album with ALBUM
SKIP +/- and r/t, then press DISPLAY.
The first 16 (8) letters of the selected track title in the
album are displayed. Press r or t repeatedly to
display those of other track titles. The track number
will be displayed when no track title is recorded

To display the track information during play

Press DISPLAY repeatedly. The display mode
changes as follows.

The elapsed playing time of the current track
The current album and track number
The track title, artist name and album title

(When no information is recorded, “NO TITLE”,
“NO ARTIST”, “NO ALBUM” or “NO ID3” will be
displayed.)

Example of folder structure and playing order

The playing order of the albums (folders) and tracks
(files) is as follows:

Album (folder)
Track (file)

Also refer to page 17 about MP3 files.

About CD-Rs/CD-RWs and MP3 files

This player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the
CD-DA format* and MP3 files recorded in the CD-ROM
format, but playback capability may vary depending on
the quality of the disc and the condition of the recording
device.

* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital

Audio. It is a recording standard used for Audio CDs.

Notes

•A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped.

• Maximum number of folders and files: 512 (in total)

• Folder names and file names can be displayed with
up to 16 (8) characters.

• The characters A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9 and _ can be
displayed on this player. Other characters are
displayed as “*”.

• This player conforms to Version 1.1 of the ID3 tag
format. If the file has the ID3 tag information, “track
title”, “artist name” and “album title” can be displayed.

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Programmed play

You can arrange the playing order of up to 20 tracks
and/or albums on a CD.

Select CD function and place the CD.

1

In stop mode, press PROGRAM.

2

“PROGRAM” flashes in the display.

Press r or t to select a track.

3

When selecting the track in the album, use ALBUM
SKIP + or - as well.

Tip (MP3)

You can program all of the tracks in the specific
album as one program. Press ALBUM SKIP + or ­to select the album number only. “001 (album
number) -ALL”, for example, will be displayed.

Press PROGRAM to store it.

4

Total number of the
selected tracks

Pressing the number buttons on the remote selects
and stores the specific track at the same time.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program other

5

tracks.

(CD-DA) (MP3)

(CD-DA) (MP3)

(CD-DA) (MP3)

Total playing time of
the selected tracks

Press s to finish the program.

6

“PROGRAM” stops flashing.
Pressing E finishes the program and starts

programmed play.

Tip

You can repeat the programmed play.
After programming, press REPEAT to display “[“.

To check the program

1 Press r or t to display the program number.
2 While the program number is displayed, press

DISPLAY.
The programmed track number and its playing time
(or programmed album and track number) is
displayed.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to check all the program.

To clear the program

Hold down PROGRAM until “PROGRAM” disappears.
The program is also cleared when the CD compartment
is opened or the function is changed.

To add other tracks to the program

Follow the steps 2 to 6 above. The new tracks are
added after the last programmed track.
You cannot program more than 20 tracks and/or
albums. “P-FULL” will be displayed.

To change the program

Clear the program and repeat all the steps again.

Notes

• The total playing time of the selected tracks will be
displayed as “—:—”:

- When it exceeds “99:59”.

- When a track number 100 or higher is selected.

• In programmed playback mode, resume function
does not work and locating the specific track with the
number buttons is not available.

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RADIO OPERATION

Listening to the radio

Select RADIO with FUNCTION.

1

The power is turned on and the previous tuned
station is received.

Press s BAND (or BAND on the remote)

2

repeatedly to select the desired band,
FM or AM.

Press r or t to tune in a station.

3

During FM stereo reception, “STEREO” is
displayed.

For quick tuning (Auto Search)

Hold down r or t until the tuner starts
searching for a station. When a station is tuned
to, the search stops.
If the broadcast signal is weak, it does not stop.
To stop the search manually, press r or t.

After listening, select TAPE/6STANDBY with
FUNCTION to turn the power off.

For better reception

FM AM

FM

Extend the telescopic antenna and orient it for the
best reception.

Additional operations

VOLUME - Adjusts the volume.
T-BASS - Enhances low-frequency sound. Press to turn

it on or off.

REPEAT/MODE (or MODE on the remote) -

Reduces the FM noise. If an FM stereo broadcast
contains noise, press it so that “MONO” is displayed.
Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural.
To restore stereo reception, press the button again.

Note

If the unit picks up noise from other electrical
appliances nearby, like a TV or fluorescent lights, move
the unit.

AM

The antenna is inside the player. Position the player
for the best reception.

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Presetting radio stations

You can preset up to 15 stations in each band.

Select a station.

1

Press PROGRAM once so that

2

“PROGRAM” is displayed.

The station is stored in memory and the preset
number, beginning from “01” in consecutive order
for each band, is displayed for a few seconds.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to store other

3

stations.

The next station will not be stored if a total of 15
preset stations have already been stored for a
band. (“P-FULL” will be displayed.)

To listen to preset stations

Select a band then press E PRESET (or E on the
remote) repeatedly.

To select a preset number directly with the
remote

Press the number buttons 1-9 and 0/10.
When selecting a preset number over 10, press >10
first, then the corresponding number buttons.
Example:
To select number 15, press >10 first, then 1 and 5.
To select number 10, press 0/10. (or >10 first, then 1
and 0/10.)

To clear a preset station

Select the preset number first. Then hold down
PROGRAM so that “PROGRAM” in the display
disappears.
The higher numbers in the band are decreased by one.

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Additional information

Precautions

On safety

• As the laser beam used in the CD player section is
harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble
the casing. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the player,
unplug the player, and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.

• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,
star) cannot be played on this player. Attempting to
do so may damage the player. Do not use such discs.

On power sources

• For AC operation, use the supplied AC power cord;
do not use any other type.

• The player is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the player from the wall outlet when it is not to
be used for an extended period of time.

• For battery operation, use six size D (R20) batteries.

• When the batteries are not to be used, remove them
to avoid damage that can be caused by battery
leakage or corrosion.

• Do not mix different types of batteries or old batteries
with new ones.

• Never Recharge the batteries, apply heat to them or
take them apart.

• The nameplate indicating operating voltage, power
consumption, etc. is located at the bottom.

On placement

• Do not leave the player in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or mechanical shock.

• Do not place the player on an inclined or unstable
place.

• Do not place anything within 10 mm of the side of the
cabinet. The ventilation holes must be unobstructed
for the player to operate properly and prolong the life
of its components.

• If the player is left in a car parked in the sun, be sure
to choose a location in the car where the player will
not be subjected to the direct rays of the sun.

• Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers, keep
personal credit cards using magnetic coding or
spring-wound watches away from the player to
prevent possible damage from the magnet.

On operation

• If the player 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
section. Should this occur, the player will not operate
properly. In this case, remove the CD and wait about
an hour for the moisture to evaporate.

• If the player has not been used for a long time, set it
in the playback mode to warm it up for a few minutes
before inserting a cassette.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your
player, please consult your nearest Aiwa dealer.

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Notes on CD

• Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the CD from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray
intended for LPs.

• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight as there can be a
considerable rise in temperature inside the car.

• Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD, nor scratch
the surface of the CD.

• After playing, store the CD in its case.

If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the CD, it
may cause tracking error.

Notes on Cassettes

• Break off the cassette tab from side A or B to prevent
accidental recording. If you want to reuse the tape for
recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.

Side A

Tab for side B

• The use of a cassette with more than 90 minutes of
play time is not recommended except for long,
continuous recording or playback.

Tab for side A

Maintenance

To clean the cabinet

Use a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent
solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol,
benzine or thinner.

To clean the heads

When the tape heads are dirty;

- high frequency sound is not emitted

- the sound is not adequately high

- the sound is off-balance

- the tape cannot be erased

- the tape cannot be recorded on
After every 10 hours of use, clean the tape heads with a
head cleaning cassette.
Use separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning
cassette.
Refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette for
details.

To clean the lens

Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with cleaning
fluid. Wipe gently from the center to the edge.

Lens

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Additional information

Troubleshooting

General

The power is not on.

• Connect the AC power code to a wall outlet securely.

• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.

The power is not on, and “BATT” and
“ERROR” are displayed.

• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.

• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are
weak.

There is no audio.

• Adjust the volume.

Noise is heard.

• Someone is using a portable telephone or other
equipment that emits radio waves near the player.
b Move the portable telephone, etc., away from the
player.

Radio

The audio is weak or has poor quality.

• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are
weak.

• Move the player away from the TV.

• If you are using the remote while listening to AM
radio, noise may be heard.

The picture of your TV becomes unstable.

• If you are listening to FM radio near the TV with an
indoor antenna, move the player away from the TV.

CD Player

“NO DISC” is displayed even when a CD is in
place.

• Insert the CD with the label side up.

• The CD-R/CD-RW is blank.

• The CD-R/CD-RW is not finalized. Finalize the CD-R/
CD-RW with the recording device.

• There is a problem with the quality of the CD-R/CD­RW, recording device or application software.

The CD does not play.

• Make sure that the CD compartment is closed.

• Place the CD with the label side up.

• Clean the CD.

• Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment
open for about an hour to dry moisture condensation.

The sound drops out.

• Reduce the volume.

• Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly
damaged.

• Place the player in a location free from vibration.

• The sound may drop out or noise may be heard when
using poor quality CD-Rs/CD-RWs or if there is a
problem with the recording device or application
software.

There is no audio while searching an MP3 file.

“NOT MP3” is displayed.

• You are trying to play a file that is not an MP3 file but
has extension “mp3” (see page 17).

“NO MP3” is displayed.

• There are no MP3 files in the CD.

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Tape player

The player does not move when you press an
operation button.

• Close the cassette compartment securely.

The w REC does not function.

• Make sure the cassette tab for the side is not broken
(see page 13).

The player does not erase completely.

• Clean the erasing head (see page 13).

• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are
weak.

• The source which was recorded on TYPE II (high
position) or TYPE IV (metal) tape by this unit is being
played. Record on TYPE I (normal) tape and play.

The player does not record.

• Make sure the tape is inserted properly.

• Make sure the cassette tab for the side is not broken
(see page 13).

The audio is weak/The audio quality is poor.

• Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan.

• Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer.

The sound is distorted.

• TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal) tape is
being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.

If you still have problems after trying the above

Try to reset the player.

1 Turn off the player.
2 Turn the power back on while holding down both

E and REPEAT/MODE.
If the player cannot be reset in the way above,
disconnect the AC power cord and remove all the
batteries. Leave the player for a while and turn the
power back on.
If the problem persists, please consult your nearest
Aiwa dealer.

Remote control

The remote does not function.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones
if they are weak.

• Make sure that you are pointing the remote at the
player.

• Remove any objects that block the remote signal to
the player.

• Make sure the player is not exposed to intense light,
such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp.

• Move closer to the player when using the remote.

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Additional information

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION
With 8-ohm loads, both channels driven from 150 ­6,300 Hz; rated 1.5 W per channel-minimum RMS
power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion
in AC operation.

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

CD player section

System

Compact disc digital audio system

Laser diode properties

Material: GaAlAs
Wave length: λ = 780 nm
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW
(This output is the value measured at a distance of
about 200 mm from the objective lens surface on
the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)

Spindle speed

200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm) (CLV)

Number of channels

2

Frequency response

20 -20,000 Hz +1/-2dB

Wow and flutter

Below measurable limit

Radio section

Frequency range

FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1,710 kHz

Antenna

FM: Telescopic antenna
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna

Cassette recorder section

Recording system

4-track 2 channel stereo

Fast winding time

Approx. 120 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60

Frequency response

TYPE I (normal): 80 - 10,000 Hz

General

Speaker

Full range: 10 cm dia.,
4 ohm, cone type (2)

Power output

2.0 W + 2.0 W
(at 4 ohm, 10% harmonic distortion)

Power requirements

For CD stereo radio cassette recorder:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
9 V DC, 6 size D (R20) batteries
For remote control:
3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteries

Power consumption

AC 10 W

Battery life

For CD stereo radio cassette recorder

FM recording

Sony R20P: approx. 13.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 24 h

Tape playback

Sony R20P: approx. 7.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 15 h

CD playback

Sony R20P: approx. 2.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 7 h

Dimensions

Approx. 390 × 170 × 259.5 mm (w/h/d)

3

/8 × 63/4 × 101/4 inches) (incl. projecting parts)

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Mass

Approx. 4 kg (8 lb. 13 oz) (incl. batteries)

Supplied accessories

AC power code (1)
Remote control (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

COPYRIGHT

Please check the copyright lows relating to recordings
from disc or radio for the country in which the machine
is being used.

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