Aiwa XR-EM550, XR-EM220, XR-EM330 User Manual

4-253-637-11(4)

Operating Instructions Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Aiwa dealer regarding this pro duc t.

Model No. ______________ Serial No. ______________

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moi st u r e.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventil at ion of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candle s on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place obje c ts filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

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

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This marking is locat ed on the rear exterior.

Don’t throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.

Except for European model

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark. As an E

TAR

partner, Sony Corporation

S has determined that this product meets the E

NERGY STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

NERGY

Table of Contents

How to use this manual...........................4

Playable discs..........................................4

Getting Started

Hooking up the system............................6

Setting the clock......................................8

CD/MP3 – Play

Loading a disc........................... .... ..........9

Playing a disc..........................................9

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play

Playing repeatedly.................................10

— Repeat Play

Creating your own program..................11

— Program Play

Tuner

Presetting radio stations........................12

Listening to the radio ............................13

— Preset Tuning — Manual Tuning

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)....14

(European model XR- EM550 only)

Tape – Play

Loading a tape................................... ... .15

Playing a tape........................................15

Timer

Falling asleep to music.........................18

— Sleep Timer

Waking up to music..............................19

— Play Timer

Timer recording radio programs........... 20

— Rec Timer

Display

Turning off the display.........................21

— Power Saving Mode

Viewing information a b ou t th e di sc in the

display............................................ 21

Optional Components

Hooking up optional components.........22

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies.........................23

Messages............................................... 25

Additional Information

Precautions............................................27

Specifications........................................28

List of button locations and reference

pages...............................................31

Tape – Recording

Recording your favorite CD tracks on a

tape..................................................16

— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording

Recording on a tape manually.............. .17

— Manual Recording

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound............... ...............18

How to use this manual

• The instructions in th is manual are for model XR-EM550, XR-E M 330 and XR-EM220. Check your model number by looking at the front panel. In this manual, XR-EM550 is used for illust ration purpose s unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicate d in th e t ext, for example, “XR-EM550 only ”.

• This manual mainly explains o perations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed us ing t he butt ons on the sy stem having the same or similar names.

Playable discs

You can play back the following discs on this system. Other discs cannot be played back.

List of playable discs

Format of discs Disc logo

Audio CDs

CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files*)

* XR-EM550/XR-EM330 only.

Discs that this system cannot play

•CD-ROMs

• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: – music CD format – MP3 format that conforms to ISO 9660

Level 1/Level 2, Joliet or Multi Session

• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart).

• A disc with pape r or stickers on it.

• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape, or a sticker still left on it.

1) ISO 9660 Form at The most common international standard for the logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM. There are several specification le ve ls. In Level 1, file names must be in the 8.3 for ma t ( no more than 8 characters in the name, no more than 3 characters in the extension “.MP3” ) and in capital letters. Folder names can be no longer than 8 characters. There can be no more than 8 nested folder level s. Level 2 specifications allo w f ile names and fold er names up to 31 characters long. Each folder can have up to 8 trees. For Joliet in the expansion format (file and folder names can have up to 16 characters) make sure of the contents of the writing software, etc.

2) Multi Session This is a recording method that ena ble s you to add data using the Track-At-Once method. Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions, with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out regarded as a single session. This unit supports up to 10 sessions. CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks in session 2. This unit supports up to 10 sess ions. Mixed CD: This format rec or ds data on the first track and audio (audio CD data) on the se c ond a nd subsequent tracks of a sessio n.

Notes on CD-R and CD-RW

• Some CD-Rs or CD - R Ws cannot be played on this system depending upon the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteri st ics of the recording device. Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the oper ating instructio ns for the recordin g device.

• Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be played back because of scratches, dirt, recording condition or the driver’s characteristics.

• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multisession that have not ended by “closing the session” are not supported.

• The system may be unable to play MP3 format files that do not have the extension “.MP3”.

• Attempting to play non-MP3 format files that have the extension “.MP3” may result in noise or malfunction.

• With formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and 2, folder names or file names may not be displayed co rr ectly.

• The following discs take a longer time to start playback.

– a disc recorded with complica t ed tree

structure. – a disc recorded in Multi Session. – a disc to which data can be added (non-

finalized disc).

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is de si gned to playback di scs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, vari ous music discs encoded with copyright pr ot ection tech nologies are mar keted 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.

Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi Session

• If the disc begins wi th a CD-DA session, it is recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc, and MP3 sessions are played back without sound.

• If the disc begins with an MP3 session, it is recognized as an M P 3 disc, and CD-DA sessions are played back without sound.

• The playback range of an MP3 disc is determined by the tree structure of files produced by analyzing of the disc.

• A disc with a mixed CD format will be recognized as a CD-DA (audio) dis c.

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Perform the following procedures 1 to 4 to hook up your syste m using the supplied co rds and accessories.

Right speaker Left speaker

FM lead antenna

AM loop antenna

1 Connect the speakers.

Connect the rig ht and left speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.

Gray (3)

SPEAK

IMPE U

SE 6-16

ANCE

Insert this portion

Black (#)

2 Connect the FM and AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

Plug type A

AM loop antenna

ANTENNA

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally

FM 75 COAXIAL

Plug type B

AM loop antenna

4 Connect the power cord to a wall

outlet.

If the plug does not fit the wall socket, detach the supp l ie d plug adaptor (onl y for models equipped w i th an adaptor).

To turn on the system, press ?/1.

Getting Started

ANTENNA

COAXIAL

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally

Plug type C

AM loop antenna

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally

Note

North American models: Connect using the white side

Other models: Connect using the brown side

To prevent noise pickup, keep the antennas away from the system and other components.

3 For models with a voltage selector, set

VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage. The voltage selector is located at the bottom of the apparatus.

Refer to the print on y o ur system ’s VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available settings.

Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote

Note

If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corros ion .

Tip

When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones.

Setting the clock

Use buttons on the r emote for the operation.

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 Press ./> repeatedly to set the

hour.

4 Press ENTER. 5 Press ./> repeatedly to set the

minute.

6 Press ENTER.

The clock starts working.

To adjust the clock

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 2 Press ./> until “CLOCK” appears,

then press ENTER.

3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6

above.

Note

The clock is not displayed in Power Saving Mode (page 21).

CD/MP3 – Play

Loading a disc

1 Press OPEN on the unit. 2 Place a disc with the label side up on

the CD compartment.

Playing a disc

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play

You can play audio CD s and discs with MP3 audio tracks. MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on XR EM220.

CD/MP3 – Play

3 Press OPEN on the unit again to close

the lid of the CD compartment.

Notes

• Do not use a disc with t ape, seals or p aste on it as th is may cause malfunction.

• 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.

Track number

Playing time

1 Press CD to switch the function to CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode

repeatedly until the mode you want appears.

Select To play

No display (Normal Play)

ALBM* (Normal Play)

SHUF (Shuffle Play)

ALBM SHUF* (Shuffle Play)

PGM (Program Play)

* XR-EM550/XR-EM 330 only.

The tracks on the disc in original order.

All MP3 audio tracks in the album on the disc in original order.

When playing a non-MP3 disc, Album Play performs the same operation as Normal Play.

All tracks on the disc in random order.

All MP3 audio tracks in the album on the disc in random order. When playing a non-MP3 disc, Album Shuffle Play performs the same operation as Shuffle Play.

The tracks on the disc in the order you want them to be played (see “Creat in g y our own program” on page 11).

3 Press N (or CD/NX on the unit).

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Other operations

To Do this

Stop play Press x. Pause Press X (or CD/NX on the unit).

Select a track Press ./> repeatedly. Select an album

of MP3* Find a point in a

track

Remove a disc Press OPEN on the unit.

* XR-EM550/XR-EM330 only.

Notes

• Y ou cannot change the play mode dur ing pl ayback.

• Some time may be needed to start pla yba ck of dis cs recorded in complex configurations such as many layers.

• When the disc is inserted, the player re ad s all the audio tracks on that disc. If there are many albums or non-MP3 audio tracks on the disc, it may take a long time for play to begin or for the next MP3 audio track to start play.

• D o not save unnecessary albums or audio tr a ck s other than MP3 ones in the disc to be use d fo r MP3 listening. We recommend that you do not save other types of audio tracks or unnecessary albums on a disc that has MP3 audio tracks.

• A n album that does not include an MP 3 au dio tr a ck is skipped.

• Maximum album number: 150 (including root album)

• The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks that can be contained on a single disc is 255.

• Playback is possible up to 8 levels.

• MP3 audio tracks are played back in the order that they are recorded on the disc.

• D e pe nding on the encoding/writing software, recording device, or the record ing media used at the time an MP3 audio track is recorded, you may encounter such problems as disabled playback, sound interruptions a nd noise.

• When playing back an MP3 audio track, the playback elapsed time indicati o n may differ from the actual time in the following cases. – When you play back a VBR (variable bit rat e)

MP3 audio track

– When you perform Fast Forward or Rewin d

(Manual Search)

Press again to resume play.

Press ALBUM +/– repeatedly after step 2.

Keep pressing m/M during playback and release it at the desired point.

Playing repeatedly

— Repeat Play

You can pl ay a ll th e tr ac ks o r a si ng le t ra ck o n a disc repeatedly. MP3 audio tracks c annot be played on XREM220.

Press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly during playback until “REP” or “REP 1” appears.

REP: For all the tracks on the disc up to five times. REP 1: For a single track only.

To cancel Repeat Play

Press REPEAT repeatedly until both “ REP” and “REP 1” disappear .

Note

When you select “REP 1”, that track is repeated endlessly until “REP 1” is canceled.

Creating your own program

— Program Play

You can make a program of up to 25 steps. You can synchro record the program ed tracks onto a cassett e t ape (page 16). MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on XREM220.

1 Press CD to switch the function to CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode

repeatedly until “PGM” appears.

3 Press ./> repeatedly until the

desired track number appears.

Other operations

To Do this

Cancel Program Play

Erase the program Press CLEAR in stop mo d e.

Add a track to the end of the program

Tips

• The program you made remains after Program Play finishes. To play the same program again, press N (or CD/NX on the unit). H ow e ve r, the pr ogr a m is cleared when you open the CD compartment.

• “– –.– –” appears if the total program time exceeds 100 minutes, if you select a track whose number is 21 or over, or when you programed an MP3 audio track.

Press PLAY MO DE in stop mode repeatedly until both “PGM” and “SHUF” disappears.

Each time you press the button, a track is cleared from the end of the program.

Perform steps 3 and 4 in stop mode.

CD/MP3 – Play

Selected track number Total playing time

For XR-EM550 and XR-EM330 only: When programing an MP3, press ALBUM

+/– repeatedly to select the album, then press ./> repeatedly until the desired track number appears.

(including selected track)

4 Press ENTER on the remote.

The track is programed. The program step number appears, followed by the last programed trac k number and total playing time.

5 To program additional tracks, repeat

steps 3 and 4.

6 Press N.

Program Play starts.

Tuner

Presetting radio stations

7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 to preset

other stations.

Tip

Press x to stop scan ning.

You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations. You can th en tune in any of those stations simply by selecting the corresponding preset number.

Automatic tuning preset

You can automatically tune in all of t he st ations that can be receiv ed in your area and the n st ore the radio frequ ency of the desired stations.

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until

“AUTO” appears in the display.

3 Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit).

The frequency changes as the system scans for a station. Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in. At that time, “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for st ereo program only) appear.

If “TUNED” does not appear and the scanning does not stop

Set the freque ncy of the desired radio station as described in steps 2 and 3 of “Manual tuning preset” (page 12).

4 Press TUNER MEMORY.

A preset numbe r fl ashes. Perform st eps 5 and 6 while the preset number flashes.

Manual tuning preset

You can manually tune in and store the radio frequency of the desired stations.

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press TUNING MODE on the unit

repeatedly until “AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from the display.

3 Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit)

repeatedly to tune in the desired station.

4 Press TUNER MEMORY. 5 Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit)

repeatedly to select the desired preset number.

6 Press ENTER. 7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 to preset

other stations.

Other Operations

To Do this

Tune in a station with a weak signal

Set another station to the existing preset number

Follow the procedure described in “Manual tuning preset” (page 12).

After step 4, press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit) repeatedly to select the preset number you want to store the station.

Preset number

5 Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit)

repeatedly to select the desired preset number.

6 Press ENTER.

To change the AM tuning interval (except for European model)

The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some area s). To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first , then turn off the power by pressing ?/1. While holding TUNING +, press ?/1. When you change the interva l , all the AM preset stations are initialized. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.

Note

You cannot change the setting in Power Saving Mode.

Tips

• T he pr es et sta tions are retained for about half a day even if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs.

• T o improve the reception, adjust the supplied antennas or connect an external antenna.

Listening to the radio

You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station.

Listening to a preset station

— Preset Tuning

Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first (see “Presetting radio stat ions” on page 12).

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until

“PRESET” appears in the display.

3 Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit)

repeatedly to select the desired preset station.

Listening to non-preset radio station

— Manual Tuning

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until

“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappea r from the display.

3 Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit)

repeatedly to tune in the desired station.

Tuner

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Tips

• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas, or connect a commercially available external antenna.

• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press FM MODE until “MONO” appears. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve.

• Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” appears in step 2 above, then press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit). The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station (Automatic Tuning).

• To record the radio programs, use manual recording (page 17).

• Y ou can change the display into the cloc k display (for 8 seco nds) by pressing DISP LA Y.

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

(European model XR-EM550 only)

What is the Radio D at a System?

Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. Th is tuner offers conveni ent RDS features like station name. RDS is available only on F M st at ions.*

Note

RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal is weak.

* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they

provide the same types of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS system, check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

Simply select a station from the FM band.

When you tune in a statio n t hat provides RDS services, the station name appears i n the dis play.

To check the RDS information

Each time you press DISPLAY, the displa y changes cyclical l y as follows: Station name* t Frequency t Clock display

* If the RDS broadcast is not pr ope r ly r ece ive d, the

station name may not appear in the display.

Tape – Play

Loading a tape

1 Press Z PUSH on the unit. 2 Load a recorded/recordable tape into

the cassette holder.

With the side you want to play/record facing forward.

Playing a tape

You can use TYPE I (normal).

For model XR-EM550

1 Press TAPE to switch the function to

TAPE.

2 Press N (TAPE/nN on the unit).

Press N (or TAPE/nN on the unit) again to play the reverse side.

Tips

• Press DIRECTION on the unit repeatedly to select

g” to play one side of a tape, “h” to play both

“ sides, or “

•If “ automatically after repeating the sequence five times.

j” to play both sides repeate dly.

j” is selected, the tape deck stops

For other models

1 Press TAPE to switch the function to

TAPE.

2 Press N (TAPE/N on the unit).

Other operations

To Do this

Stop play Press x. Pause Press X. Press again to resume

Fast-forward or rewind

Remove a tape Press Z PUSH on the unit in stop

play. Press m/M.

mode.

Tape – Play

Tape – Recording

Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tape

— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording

You can record a w hole CD on a tape. You can use TYPE I ( nor mal). Use buttons on the unit for the operat io n.

For model XR-EM550

1 Load a recordable tape. 2 Load a CD you want to record.

When you want to record an album from an MP3 disc, be sure to pre ss PLAY MODE to select ALBM, then use ALBUM +/– to select the desired album before proceeding.

3 Press CD SYNCHRO on the unit.

“SYNC”, “REC” and “N” (or “n”) appear.

The tape deck stands by for recordin g and the CD player pauses for playback.

4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select

“g” to record on one side or “h” (or “j”) to record on both sides.

5 Press TAPE/nN repeatedly to select

the recording side.

If you select both si des recording or front side recordin g, pr ess TAPE/nN until “N” appears. If you record on the reverse side, press TAPE/ nN again until “n” appears.

6 Press z REC PAUSE/START.

Recording star ts. When the recording is completed, the CD

player and t he tap e de ck st op auto mat icall y.

For other models

1 Load a recordable tape. 2 Load a CD you want to record.

For XR-EM330 only: When you want to record an album from an

MP3 disc, be sure to press PLAY MODE to select ALBM, then us e ALBUM + /– to select the desired album before proceeding.

3 Press CD SYNCHRO.

“SYNC” and “REC” appear. The tape deck stand s by for recording and the CD player pauses for playback.

4 Press z REC PAUSE/START.

Recording starts. When the recording is completed, the CD

player and the tape deck stop automatically.

To stop recording

Press x.

To record a disc by specifying track order

You can record only your favorite CD tracks using Program Play. Between steps 2 an d 3, perform steps 1 to 4 of “Creating your ow n program” (pag e 11).

Recording on a tape manually

— Manual Recording

You can record just the p ortions you like from a CD on a tape. You can also record a radio program. Use buttons on the unit for the operation.

For model XR-EM550

1 Load a recordable tape. 2 Select the desired source to record.

• TUNER: To record from this system’s tuner.

• CD: To record from this system’s CD player.

• MD: To record from the optional component connected to the MD ja cks.

3 Press z REC PAUSE/START.

“REC” flashes and “N” appears and the tape deck stands by for re cording.

4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select

“g” to record on one si de or “h” (or “j”) to record on both sides.

5 Press TAPE/nN repeatedly to select

the recording side.

If you select bo t h sides recording or front side recording, press TAPE/nN until “N” appears. If you record on the reverse side, press TAPE/nN again until “n” appears.

6 Press z REC PAUSE/START, then start

playing the desired source to record.

Recording starts.

Note

When you record on both sides, be sure to sta rt f ro m the front side. If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side.

For other models

1 Load a recordable tape. 2 Select the desired source to record.

• TUNER: To record from this system’s tuner.

• CD: To record from this system’s CD player.

• MD: To reco rd from the optio n al component connected to the MD jacks.

3 Press z REC PAUSE/START .

“REC” appears and the tape deck stands by for recording.

4 Press z REC PAUSE/START, then start

playing the desired source to record.

Recording starts .

Other operations

To Do this

Stop recording Press x. Pause recording Press z REC PAUSE/START.

Tip

For recording from a CD, you can press ./> to select tracks during recording pause mode (after step 3 and before step 4).

Tape – Recording

Sound Adjustment

Timer

Adjusting the sound

You can adjust the bass and treble to enjoy more powerful sound.

Generating a more dynamic sound

Press i-Bass on the unit.

To cancel the i-Bass, press i-Bass on the unit again.

Adjusting t he bass and treble

You can adjust the bass and treble.

1 Press EQ (or BASS/TREBLE on the

unit) repeatedly to select “BASS” or “TREBLE”.

Each time you press the but to n, th e di sp lay changes cycli cal l y as follows:

y TREBLE

BASS

2 Press ./> (or TUNING +/– on the

unit) repeatedly to adjust the level while “BASS” or “TREBLE” appears.

Falling asleep to music

— Sleep Timer

You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you ca n fall asleep to musi c. Use buttons on the remote for the operation.

Press SLEEP repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-o ff time ) chang es c yclical ly as follows: AUTO* t 90MIN t 80MI N t … t 10MIN t OFF

* The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or

after the current CD or tape finishes playing.

Other operations

To Press

Check the remaining ti me**

Change the time to turn off

Cancel Sleep Timer function

**You cannot check th e rem a ini ng time if you select

“AUTO”.

Note

Do not set to “AUTO” during Synchro Recording on a tape.

Tip

You can use Sleep Timer, even if you have not set the clock.

SLEEP once.

SLEEP repeatedly to select the time you want.

SLEEP repeatedly until “OFF” appears.

Waking up to music

—Play Timer

You can wake up to musi c at a preset time. Make sure you have s et the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 8). Use buttons on the remote for the operation.

1 Prepare the sound source you want to

play.

• CD: Load a disc. T o st ar t fro m a sp ecif ic track, make a program (see “Creating your own program” on page 11).

• TAPE: Load a ta pe (se e “Pla ying a tape ” on page 15).

• TUNER: Tune in a rad io st at ion (see “Listening to the radio ” on page 13).

2 Adjust the volume. 3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 4 Press ./> repeatedly until

“PLAY” appears, then press ENTER.

“ON TIME” appear s and the hour indication flashes.

5 Set the time to start playing.

Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER.

The minute indication flashes. Press

./> repeated ly to set the

minute, then press ENTER.

6 Set the time to stop playing following

the same procedure as step 5.

7 Press ./> repeatedly until the

desired sound source appears.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cycl i cally as follows:

TUNER y CD

TAPE

Other operations

To Do this

Cancel the timer/ activate the timer/ check the setting

Change the setting Start over from step 1.

Notes

• If you use Play Timer and Sleep Timer at the same time, Sleep Timer has pri o r ity.

• Do not operate the system from the time the system turns on until the play starts (about 15 seconds before the preset time).

• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset time, Play Timer w ill not be activated.

• You cannot use the optional component connected to the MD jacks as sound sources for Play Timer.

• You cannot activate Play Timer and Rec Timer at the same time.

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER

SELECT and “SELECT” appears.

2 Press ./> repeatedly

until “PLAY”, “REC” or “TIMER OFF” appears, then press ENTER.

Sound Adjustment/Timer

8 Press ENTER.

The start time, the stop time and the sound source, then the original display returns.

9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.

Timer recording radio programs

—Rec Timer

To timer record, you must first preset the radio station (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 12) and set the clock (s ee “Setting the clock” on page 8). Use buttons on the r emote for the operation.

For model XR-EM550

1 Tune in the preset radio station (see

“Listening to a preset station” on page 13).

2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 Press ./> repeatedly until “REC”

appears, then press ENTER.

“ON TIME” appears and the hour indication flashes.

4 Set the time to start recording.

Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER.

The minute indication flashes. Press

./> repeatedly to set the

minute, then press ENTER.

5 Set the time to stop recording following

the same procedure as step 4.

Rec Timer settings and the desired station appear, then the original display returns.

6 Load a recordable tape and press

TAPE (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to TAPE.

7 Press DIRECTION on the unit

repeatedly to select “g” to record on one side or “h” (or “j”) to record on both sides.

8 Press TAPE/nN on the unit

repeatedly to select the recording side.

If you select both si des recording or front side recordin g, pr ess TAPE/nN on the unit until “N” appears. If you re cord on the reverse side, press TAPE/nN on the unit again until “n” appears.

9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.

For other models

1 Tune in the preset radio station (see

“Listening to a preset station” on page 13).

2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 Press ./> repeatedly until “REC”

appears, then press ENTER.

“ON TIME” appears and the hour indication flashes.

4 Set the time to start recording.

Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER.

The minute indication flashes. Press

./> repeatedly to set the

minute, then press EN TER.

5 Set the time to stop recording following

the same procedure as step 4.

Rec Timer settings and the desired station appear, then the original display returns.

6 Load a recordable tape. 7 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.

Other operations

To Do this

Cancel the timer/ activate the timer/ check the setting

Change the setting Start over from step 1.

Notes

• If you use Rec Timer and Sleep Timer at the same time, Sleep Timer has priority.

• Do not operate the system from the time the system turns on until the recording star ts ( ab out 15 se c onds before the preset time).

• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset time, Rec Timer wi ll not be activated.

• T he volume is reduced to minimum dur ing recording.

• You cannot activate Play Timer and Rec Timer at the same time.

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER

SELECT and “SELECT” appears.

2 Press ./> repeated ly

until “PLAY”, “REC” or “TIMER OFF” appears, then press ENTER.

Display

Turning off the display

— Power Saving Mode

The clock display can be turned off to minimize the amount of power consumed during standby (Power Saving Mo de).

Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is off until the clock display disappears.

To cancel Power Saving Mode

Press DISPLAY while the system is off. Each time you press the button, the display switches as follows: Clock display* y No display (Power Saving Mode)

* The clock is displayed only if you set the clock.

Tips

• The ?/1 indicator lights up even in Power Saving Mode.

• T he tim e r continues to operate in Power Saving Mode.

Note

You cannot perform the following operations in Power Saving Mode. – setting the clock

– changing the AM tuning interval

Viewing information about the disc in the display

You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current track or that of the disc. When a disc with MP3 audio tracks is loaded, you can also check the info rm ation recorded on disc, such as the titles.

Checking the r emaining time and titles (CD/MP3)

Press DISPLAY repeatedly during Normal Play.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: Current track nu m ber and elapsed play i ng t ime t Current track number and remainin g time or “– –.– –”* t Remaining time of the disc or “– –.– –”* tracks** only ) t Album name* t Clock display

* “– –.– –” appears when you select a CD track whose

**When you play back a track with an ID3 tag, the ID3

t Track title (disc with MP3 audio

number is 21 or over, or when you select an MP3 audio track (XR-EM550/XR-EM330 only).

tag appears. The ID3 tag displays only the track title information.

Display

Checking the total playing time and titles (CD/MP3)

Press DISPLAY repeatedly in stop mode.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: TOC display* or total nu m ber of albums o n t he disc** or total track number of the current album** t Album name** t Clock display

* TOC = Table of Conte nts; displays current disc

number, total number of tracks on the disc and total playing time of the disc

**For disc s w it h MP 3 audio tracks, album title s may

not be displayed depending on the play mode (XREM550/XR-EM330 only).

Optional Components

Hooking up optional components

To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instruc tions provided with each component.

From the audio output jacks of an optional analog component

Optional analog component

A MD jacks

Use audio cords ( not supplied) to conn ect an optional analog com ponent (MD dec k, et c.) to these jacks. You can then listen to the sound from the component.

Listening to audio from a connected comp onent

Connect audio cords.

See the illustration above.

2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD”

appears. Start playing the connected component.

Recording audio from a connected comp onent

Connect audio cords.

1 2 Start recording manually.

See “Recording on a tape manually” on page 17.

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies

Should you encoun ter a problem with your system, do the following:

1 Make sure the power cord and speaker

cords are correctly and firmly connected.

2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting

checklist below and take the indicated corrective action.

If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult you r ne arest AIWA dealer .

When the ?/1 indicator flashes

Immediately unpl ug the power cord and check the following items.

• If your system has a voltage selector, is the voltage select or set to the correct v o l ta ge? Check the voltage for your region, then make sure the voltage selector is set correctly.

• Are the + and – speaker cords short circuited?

• Are you using the supplied speakers?

• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the rear of the system?

Check all the above items and fix any problems found. After ?/1 indicator stops flashing, reco nnect the power cord and turn on the system. If th e ind icat or still fl as hes, or if the cause of the pr obl em cannot be found even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest AIWA dealer.

General

“– –:– –” appears in the displ ay.

• A power interrupt ion has occur r ed. Set the clock (page 8).

There is no sound.

• Press VOLUME + on the remote repeatedly (or turn VOLUME on the unit clockwise).

• Make sure the headphones are not connected.

• Check the speaker connections (page6).

Sound comes from one channel, or unbalanced left and right volume.

• Place the spe ak ers as symmetrically as possible.

• Connect the supplied speakers.

There is severe hum or noise.

• Move the system away from the source of noise.

• Connect the system to a different wall outlet.

• Install a noise filter (commercially av ailable) to the power line.

The timer cannot be set.

• Set the clock again (page 8).

The timer does not function.

• Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote to set the timer and light up “ in the display (pages 19 and 20).

• Check the timer setting and set the correct time (pages 19 and 20).

• Cancel Sleep Timer function (page 18).

• Make sure the clock is correctly set.

The color on the TV screen is irregular.

• Move the speakers farther away from the TV set.

The remote does not function.

• Remove the obstacle.

• Move the remote closer to the system.

• Point the remote at the system’s sensor.

• Replace the bat te r ies (R6/size AA).

• Locate the syste m away from the fl uorescent light.

c PLAY” or “c REC”

Speakers

Sound comes from one channel, or the left and right volumes are unbalanced.

• Check the speaker connections and placement.

CD/MP3 player

The sound drops out.

• The lens is dirty. Clean it with a commercially available blower.

Play does not start.

• Eject the dis c an d check whe ther a dis c is load ed .

• Wipe the dis c cl ean ( pa ge27).

• Replace the disc.

• Load the disc that this system can play (page 4).

• Load the disc correctly.

• Load the disc with the label side up.

Optional Components/Troubleshooting

continued

• Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on the disc, then leave th e system tu rned on for a fe w hours until the moisture evap or at es .

•Press N (or CD/NX on the unit) to start play.

The sound skips.

• Wipe the disc clea n (page 27) .

• Replace the disc.

• Try moving the system to a place without vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).

• Try moving the speakers away from the sy stem, or placing them on separate stands. When you listen to a track with bass sounds at high volume , the speaker vibration may cause th e sou nd to skip.

Play does not start from the first track.

• Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both “PGM” and “SHUF(FLE)” disappear to return to Normal Play.

MP3 audio track cannot be played back (XREM550/XR-EM330 only).

• X R - EM220 does not play MP3 audio.

• Recording was not performed according to the ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 format, or Joliet in the expansion format.

• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension “.MP3”.

• T he data is not stored in MP3 format.

• D i sc s con ta ini ng tr a ck s other than MPEG1, 2 Audio Layer-3 files cannot be played.

MP3 audio tracks take longer to play back than others (XR-EM550/XR-EM330 onl y).

• After the system reads all tracks on the discs, playback may take more time tha n usua l if :

– the number of albums or tracks on the disc is

very large.

– the album and tr a ck organization structure is

very complex.

The album title, track title and ID3 tag do not appear correctly (XR-EM550 /XR-EM330 only).

• U s e a disc that co nfor ms with ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, or Joliet in the expansi on f or ma t.

connect a commercially available external antenna.

• T he supplied FM lead antenna receives signals along its entire length, so make sure you extend it fully.

• Keep the antennas away from the system and other components.

• Consult your nearest AIWA dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plast ic sta nd.

• T r y tur ning off surrounding electrica l e quipment.

A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.

• Press FM MODE until “STEREO” appears in the display.

Tape deck

The tape does not record or play, or there is a decrease in sound level.

• The heads are dirty. Clean them (page 28).

• The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (page 28) .

The tape does not erase completely.

• The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (page 28) .

There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out.

• T he capstans in the tape deck are dirty. Cle an them using a cleaning cassette (page 28).

Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased.

• The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (page 28) .

The tape does not record.

• No cassette is loaded. Load a cassette.

• T he ta b has b een r em ove d f ro m the c as se tte . Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape (page 28).

• T he ta pe has wou nd to the en d.

Tuner

Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be received.

• S e t the pr ope r band and f requency (page 12).

• Connect the antenna properly (pag e 6).

• Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception, then set up the antenna again. If you cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you

Optional components

There is no sound.

• Refer to General item “There is no sound.” (page 23) and check th e condition of the system.

• Connect the component properly (page 22) while checking:

– if the cords are connected properly. – if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way.

• T urn on the c onne c te d com ponent.

• Re f e r to the op erating instructions supplie d with the connected component and start playing.

• Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD” appears (page 22).

The sound is distorted.

• Set the volume of the connected component lower.

If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures, reset the system as follows:

Use buttons on the unit for the operation.

1 Disconnect the power cord. 2 Reconnect the power cord. 3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 4 Press x, ?/1 and turn volume to the left at

the same time.

The system is reset to the factory settings. You should set the settings you made, such as the preset stations, clock, and timer.

Messages

One of the following messages may appear or flash in the displ ay during operation.

CD/MP3

NO DISC

There is no disc in the player.

NO STEP

All of the programed tracks have been erased.

OVER

You have reached the end of t he disc wh ile pres sing and holding M during playbac k or pau se .

STEP FULL

You tried to program 26 or more tracks (steps).

PUSH STOP

You pressed PLAY MODE during playback.

Tuner

COMPLETE

The preset operation ended normally.

Tape

NO TAB

You cannot record the tape b ecause the tab has been removed from the cassette.

NO TAPE

There is no tape in the tape deck.

Troubleshooting

Timer

SET CLOCK

You tried to select the timer with the cl ock not set.

PUSH SELECT

You tried to set the clock or timer during timer operation.

SET TIMER

You tried to select the timer when Play Timer or Rec Timer are not set.

TIME NG

Play Timer or Rec Time r star t a nd end t imes are se t to the same time.

continued

Other

INVALID

You pressed an invalid button.

Additional Information

Precautions

On operating voltage

• Before operating the system, check that t he operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply.

• T he voltage selector is located at the bottom of the apparatus.

On safety

• T he unit is not di sc onne c te d from the AC powe r source (mains) as long as it is connec te d to the wall outlet, even if the unit itse lf has been turned off.

• U nplug the system from the wall outle t (m a ins) if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pul l it out by the plug. Never pull the c or d itse lf .

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system, unplug the system and have it checked by qua li fi ed personnel before operating it any furthe r .

• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

On placement

• Do not place the system in an inclined position.

• D o not place the system in locations wher e it is; – Extremely hot or cold – Dusty or dirty – Very humid – Subject to vibrations – Subject to direct sunlight

• U se caution when placing the unit or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treat ed (wi th wa x, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discolo rat ion of the surface may result.

On heat buildup

• Although the system heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction.

• Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.

• If you continuously use this system at a high volume, the cabinet temperature of th e top, side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.

• T o pr e ven t a m al fu nc tion, do not cover the ventilation hole.

On operation

• If the system 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. Should this occur, the system will not operate properly. Remove the disc and lea ve the syste m turned on for about an hour until the mois tur e evaporates.

• When you move the system, take out any disc.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your neare st AI W A de al er.

Notes on discs

• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the cent er out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially avai lab le cleaners or anti-stat ic spray intended for vinyl LPs.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight.

• Do not use discs encircled with a protection ring. This may cause a malf unction to the system.

• When using discs that have glue or similar tacky substance on the label side of the disc or tha t use d a special ink when the label w as printed, there is a chance that the disc or la bel ma y become att ached to parts inside this unit. When this occurs, it may not be possible to remove the disc, and may also cause this unit to malfunction. Be sure to check that the label side of the disc is not sticky before using. The following types of disc should not be used:

– Rental or u sed di scs with atta ched seals where t he

glue extends beyond the seal. The perimeter of the seal on the disc is tacky.

– Discs that have labels printed using a special ink

that feels tacky when touched.

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

Cleaning the cabinet

Clean the cabinet, panel and co ntr ols with a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring p owde r or solvent such as thinner, benzene or alc ohol .

Additional Information

continued

To save a tape permanently

To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as illustrated.

Break off the cassette tab

If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape .

Before placing a cassette in the tape deck

Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise, the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged.

When using a tape longer than 90 minutes

The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape operations such as play, stop, and fast- w i nding frequently. The ta pe ma y g et ent angled in the tape deck.

Cleaning the tape heads

Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. Be sure to clean the tape heads before you st art an important recording or after playing an old tape. Use a separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette.

Demagnetizing the ta pe heads

Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For details, refer to the ins tr uc tions of the demagnetizing cassette.

Specifications

Main unit

Amplifier section

XR-EM220

DIN power output (rated): 8 + 8 W

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference):

10 + 10 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

Music power output (reference):

18 + 18 W Inputs MD (phono jacks): Sensitivity 450 mV,

impedance 47 kilohms Outputs PHONES: Accepts headphones with

an impedance of 8 ohms or

more SPEAKER: Accepts impedance of 6 to

16 ohms.

XR-EM330

European model: DIN power output (rated): 11 + 11 W

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference):

15 + 15 W

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%

THD) Music power output (reference):

25 + 25 W Other models: The following measured at AC 230 V or AC 120 V, 50/ 60 Hz DIN power output (rated): 11 + 11 W

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference):

15 + 15 W

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%

THD) Inputs MD (phono jacks): Sensitivity 450 mV,

impedance 47 kilohms Outputs PHONES: Accepts headphones with

an impedance of 8 ohms or

more SPEAKER: Accepts impedance of 6 to

16 ohms.

XR-EM550

European model: DIN power output (rated): 20 + 20 W

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference):

25 + 25 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

Music power output (reference):

38 + 38 W Other models: The following measured at AC 230 V or AC 120 V, 50/ 60 Hz DIN power output (rated): 20 + 20 W

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference):

25 + 25 W

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%

THD) Inputs MD (phono jacks): Sensitivity 450 mV,

impedance 47 kilohms Outputs PHONES: Accepts headphones with

an impedance of 8 ohms or

more SPEAKER: Accepts impedance of 6 to

16 ohms.

CD player section

XR-EM220

Laser Semiconductor laser

(λ=780 nm)

Emission duration:

continuous Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 kHz

XR-EM330

Laser Semiconductor laser

(λ=780 nm)

Emission duration:

continuous Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 kHz

XR-EM550

Laser Semiconductor laser

(λ=780 nm)

Emission duration:

continuous Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 kHz

Tape deck section

XR-EM220

Recording system 4-track 2-chan nel, stereo Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),

using Son y TYPE I cassettes

Wow and flutter ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)

0.1% W. RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)

XR-EM330

Recording system 4-track 2-chan nel, stereo Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),

using Son y TYPE I cassettes

Wow and flutter ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)

0.1% W. RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)

XR-EM550

Recording system 4-track 2-chan nel, stereo Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),

using Son y TYPE I cassettes

Wow and flutter ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)

0.1% W. RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)

Additional Information

Tuner section

FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner

FM tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz Antenna FM lead antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz

AM tuner section

Pan-American model: 530 – 1,710 kHz

(with the tuning interval set at 10 kHz) 531 – 1,710 kHz (with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz)

European model: 531 – 1,602 kHz

(with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz)

Other models: 530 – 1,710 kHz

(with the tuning interval set at 10 kHz) 531 – 1,602 kHz (with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz)

Antenna AM loop ante nna, extern al

antenna terminal

Intermediate frequency 450 kHz

continued

Speaker

XR-EM220

Speaker system Full Range, bass-reflex

type Speaker units Woofer: 10 cm dia., cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 140 × 230.5 × 145

mm Mass Approx. 1.4 kg net per

speaker

XR-EM330

Speaker system Full Range, bass-reflex

type Speaker units Woofer: 10 cm dia., cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 140 × 230.5 × 145

mm Mass Approx. 1.4 kg net per

speaker

XR-EM550

Speaker system 2-way, bass-reflex type Speaker units Woofer: 10 cm dia., cone type Tweeter: 4 cm dia., cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 140 × 230.5 × 181

mm Mass Approx. 1.8 kg net per

speaker

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 164 × 230.5 × 266

mm incl. projecting parts and controls

Mass XR-EM550: Approx. 4.1 kg XR-EM330: Approx. 3.5 kg XR-EM220: Approx. 3.4 kg

Supplied accessories Remote Commander (1)

R6 (size AA) batt eries (2) AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

General

Power requirements European model: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Korean model: 220 V AC, 60 Hz Australian model: 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Taiwanese model: 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz Mexican model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Argentine model: 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz Other models: 110 – 120 V or 220 – 240 V

AC, 50/60 Hz

Adjustable with voltage

selector

Power consumption XR-EM550 : 67 W

0.3 W (in Power Saving

Mode) XR-EM330 : 50 W

0.3 W (in Power Saving

Mode) XR-EM220 : 35 W

0.3 W (in Power Saving

Mode)

List of button locations and reference pages

Illustrati

1234

How to use this page

Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.

Main unit

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A – O

ALBUM +/–3) qg (10, 11, 16) BASS/TREBLE 5 (18) Cassette compartment qa CD SYNCHRO qd (16) DIRECTION DISPLAY w; (14, 21) Display window 2 i-Bass 6 (18) OPEN (CD open/close) 4 (10)

1) XR-EM220/XR-EM330 only.

2) XR-EM550 only.

3) XR-EM550/XR-EM330 only.

4) XR-EM220 only.

8 (15, 16, 17)

P – Z

PHONES jack qf PLAY MODE 8 (9, 11, 16) Remote sensor 3 TUNER/BAND qj (12, 13) TUNING +/– qh (12, 13, 18) TUNING MODE 8 (12, 13) VOLUME 9 (19, 23, 25)

on number

DISPLAY wa (14, 21)

Name of button/part Reference page

BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

?/1 (powe r) 1 (7, 19, 20, 25) .m/M>

skip forward, rewind/fast forward) qh (10, 11, 15)

m/M

qg (10, 15)

./>

forward) qh (10, 11)

x (stop) 7 (10, 16, 17, 25) z REC PAUSE/START qs (16,

17)

CD/NX (play/pause) qk (10,

11, 23) TAPE/N TAPE/nN

17, 20) Z PUSH (tape open/close) q;

(15)

(skip back/

(rewind/fast forward)

(go back/go

(play) ql (15)

(play) ql (15, 16,

Additional Information

w; ql qk qj qh qg

5 6 7 8 9

qdqf

Remote control

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A – O P – Z

ALBUM +/– qa (10, 11, 16) CD qh (9, 11) CLEAR qd (11) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2

(19, 20, 23)

CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (8, 19,

20) DISPLAY ql (14, 21) ENTER 9 (8, 11, 12, 19, 20) EQ qs (18) FM MODE 4 (13, 24) FUNCTION 6 (22, 24)

XR-EM220

;

ql qk qj qh qg qf

PLAY MODE qk (9, 11, 24) REPEAT 4 (10) SLEEP w; (18) TAPE qg (15) TUNER/BAND 5 (12, 13) TUNER MEMORY qj (12) TUNING MODE qk (12, 13) VOLUME +/– 0 (19, 23)

XR-EM550/XR-EM330

2 3 4 5 6

ql qk qj qh qg qf

BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

?/1 (power) 1 (7, 19, 20, 25) m/M (rewind/fast forward)

7 (10, 15)

./> (go back/go forward)

qf (8, 10, 11, 19, 20)

x (stop) 8 (10, 16, 17, 25) X (pause) 8 (10, 15) N (play) 8 (9, 11, 20)

+/– (tuning) qf (12, 13)

;

2 3 4 5 6

qd qs

* Button does not function with this model.

Sony Corporation Printed in China

qd qs

Aiwa XR-EM550, XR-EM220, XR-EM330 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

How to use this manual

Playable discs

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Setting the clock

CD/MP3 – Play

Loading a disc

Playing a disc

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play

Playing repeatedly

— Repeat Play

Creating your own program

— Program Play

Tuner

Presetting radio stations

Listening to the radio

— Preset Tuning

— Manual Tuning

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

(European model XR-EM550 only)

Tape – Play

Loading a tape

Playing a tape

Tape – Recording

Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tape

— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording

Recording on a tape manually

— Manual Recording

Sound Adjustment

Timer

Adjusting the sound

Falling asleep to music

— Sleep Timer

Waking up to music

—Play Timer

Timer recording radio programs

—Rec Timer

Display

Turning off the display

— Power Saving Mode

Viewing information about the disc in the display

Optional Components

Hooking up optional components

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies

Messages

Additional Information

Precautions

Specifications

List of button locations and reference pages