AIWA XP-ZV551 Operating Instructions
Portable
CD Play er
Operating Instructions
3-267-545-11(1)
XP-ZV551
XP-ZV550
©2004 Sony Corporation
Table of Contents
English
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-in cabinet.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of
the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths,
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.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
Certain countries may regulate disposal of the
battery used to power this product. Please
consult with your local authority.
CAUTION
• INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN
OPEN
• DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW
DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL
INSTRUMENTS
• CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN
• DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH
OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
Precautions ............................. 3
Using on the Rechargeable
Batteries.............................. 4
Using on the dry batteries ....... 6
Using on the AC power
adaptor................................ 7
Preparations............................ 8
Loading a disc ......................... 9
Playing a disc ........................ 10
Playback options ................... 13
Notes on MP3 discs .............. 20
Maintenance.......................... 22
Troubleshooting guide ........... 23
Specifications ........................ 23
Supplied accessories ............ 24
Optional accessories............. 24
Locating the controls ............. 25
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).
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Precautions
On saf ety
• 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
4.5V (external power input) jack.
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 non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
square, star) cannot be played on this CD
player. Attempting to do so may damage the
CD player. Do not use such discs.
On han dling CDs
• To keep the CD clean, handle it by its edge.
Do not touch the surface.
• Do not stick paper or tape onto the CD.
Not these ways
• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts. Do not
leave the CD in a car parked under direct
sunlight.
On headphones /earp ho nes
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 area. 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.
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.
Usabl e dis cs
This CD player can play CD-Rs/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. Discs recorded in the formats other
than those mentioned above, for example in
VCD or CD-I format, cannot be played.
In this manual, CD, CD-R and CD-RW are
referred as “discs.”
* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc
Digital Audio. It is a recording standard used
for the Audio CDs.
**MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard
technology and format for compressing a sound
sequence.
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Using on the Rechargeable Batteri es
When using on the rechargeable batteries for
the first time, charge them until “CHARGE
ON” goes out. You can use only the following
rechargeable batteries for your CD player:
NH-AA-B2C (not supplied)
1 Open the battery compartment lid
inside your CD player.
2 Insert two rechargeable batteries
by matching the ) to the diagram
in the battery compartment and
close the lid until it clicks into
place.
Insert the ( end fi rst (for both batterie s).
3 Connect the AC power adaptor
(supplied with XP-ZV551, not
supplied with XP-ZV550) to the DC
IN 4.5 V jack of your CD player
and an AC outlet, and then press
and hold s /OFF/CHG for about 1
second while the CD player is
turned off to start charging.
s /OFF/CHG button
“CHARGE ON” appears in the display,
and the indicator sections of light up
in succession. When the batteries are
completely charged, all indications in the
display disappear.
to DC IN 4. 5 V
Notes
• During charging, the CD player and the
rechargeable batteries become hot. This
poses no danger.
• If you press c a /ENTER during charging,
charging stops and playback of the CD starts.
• Use only the AC power adaptor supplied. If
your CD player is not supplied with the one,
use the AC-E45HG AC power adaptor.
to an AC outle t
AC power
adaptor
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When to char ge the rechargeable batteries
You can check the remaining power of the
batteries in the display.
Battery power is full.
Battery power is getting low.
Battery power is low.
When to replace the rechargeable
batteries
If the battery life becomes shorter by about
half, replace the batteries with new
rechargeable batteries.
Note on the rechargeable batteries
If the battery is new or has not been used for a
long time, it may not be charged completely
until you charge and discharge it several times.
Note on carrying the rechargeable
batteries
If the rechargeable batteries and the metallic
objects are contacted, heat or fire may occur
due to a short circuit.
Low-BATT
To keep the original battery capacity for a long
time, charge the batteries only when they are
completely depleted.
Batteries are depleted.
Notes
• The indicator sections of roughly show
the remaining battery power. One section
does not always indicate one-fourth of the
battery power.
• Depending on operating conditions, the
indicator sections of
decrease.
may increase or
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Using on the dry batteries
Use only the following dry battery type for
your CD player:
LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries
1 Open the battery compartment lid
inside your CD player.
When to replace the batteries
You can check the remaining power of the
batteries in the display.
Battery power is full.
Battery power is getting low.
2 Insert two dry batteries by
matching the ) to the diagram in
the battery compartment and
close the lid until it clicks into
place.
Insert the ( end first ( for both batteries).
Battery power is low.
Low-BATT
When the batteries are depleted, replace both
batteries with new ones.
Batteries are depleted.
Note
Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor when
using the dry batteries.
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Using on the AC pow er adapto r
Connect the AC power adaptor (supplied with
XP-ZV551, not supplied with XP-ZV550) to
the DC IN 4.5 V jack and an AC outlet.
to DC IN 4. 5 V
AC power adaptor
to an AC outle t
Notes
• Be sure to remove the rechargeable batteries
when the CD player is used with the AC
power adaptor for a long time to prevent the
functional deterioration to the rechargeable
batteries.
• Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the
AC outlet after use.
• Turn off the power of the CD player before
you connect and disconnect the AC power
adaptor.
Notes on the pow er s ou rce
Disconnect all power sources when the CD
player is not used for a long time.
On AC power adaptor
• Use only the AC power adaptor supplied. If
your CD player is not supplied with the one,
use the AC-E45HG AC power adaptor. 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 the
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 builtin cabinet.
• 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 no 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.
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Preparations
HOLD s w itch
Turnin g on and off
Turning on the CD player
Press c a /ENTER.
Power is turned on.
c a /ENTER button
Release
Release the HOLD switch before playback.
When not using the unit, set the HOLD switch
to the HOLD position. Accidentally pressed
button will not function.
If buttons on the CD player are pressed when
the HOLD switch is set to the HOLD position,
“HOLD” flashes in the display.
Hold
Turning off the CD player
During playback, press s /OFF/CHG to stop
playback, and press it again. “POWER OFF”
appears in the display, and the power is turned
off.
If no operation is done within 15 seconds after
you stop playback, the power is automatically
turned off.
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Loading a disc
1 Slide OPEN to open the CD player
lid.
OPEN switch
2 Place the disc on the tray.
Fit the disc to the pivot securely until it
clicks, with the label side up.
When the CD p layer lid i s
closed
The following display is shown on the display
of the remote control.
Audio d is c
Total track number
Total playi ng tim e
MP3 d is c
Total file numbe r
Total folder number
Appears when the MP3
disc is loade d
Remov ing the d is c
Remove the disc while pressing the pivot in
the center of the tray.
3 Close the CD player lid securely
until it clicks.
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