Aiwa XR-M150 User Manual

COMPACT DISC STEREO SYSTEM
SISTEMA ESTEREO CON REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS
CHAINE STEREO AVEC LECTEUR DE DISQUES COMPACTS

XR-M150

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

7 Condensation — Moisture may form on the CD pickup lens

when:

- The unit is moved from a cold spot to a warm spot

- The heating system has just been turned on

- The unit is used in a very humid room

- The unit is cooled by an air conditioner
When this unit has condensation inside, it may not function
normally. Should this occur , leave the unit for a few hours, then
try to operate again.

8 Wall or ceiling mounting — The unit should not be mounted

on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the Operating Instruc­tions.

“CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.”

Explanation of Graphical Symbols:

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, 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.

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

PRECAUTIONS

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.

Installation

1 Water and moisture — Do not use this unit near water , such

as near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like.

2 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).

3 Mounting surface — Place the unit on a flat, even surface.
4 Ventilation — The unit should be situated with adequate

space around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured.
Allow 10 cm (4 in.) clearance from the rear and the top of the
unit, and 5 cm (2 in.) from the each side.

- Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, or similar surface that
may block the ventilation openings.

- Do not install the unit in a bookcase, cabinet, or airtight
rack where ventilation may be impeded.

5 Objects and liquid entry — T ake care that objects or liquids

do not get inside the unit through the ventilation openings.

6 Carts and stands — When

placed or mounted on a stand or
cart, the unit should be moved
with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the
unit or cart to overturn or fall.

Electric Power

1 Power sources — Connect this unit only to power sources

specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on the
unit.

2 Polarization — As a safety feature, some units are equipped

with polarized AC power plugs which can only be inserted
one way into a power outlet. If it is difficult or impossible to
insert the AC power plug into an outlet, turn the plug over and
try again. If it still does not easily insert into the outlet, please
call a qualified service technician to service or replace the
outlet. To avoid defeating the safety feature of the polarized
plug, do not force it into a power outlet.

3 AC power cord

- When disconnecting the AC power cord, pull out by the AC
power plug. Do not pull the cord itself.

- Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands, as this
could result in fire or shock.

- Power cord should be routed to avoid being severely bent,
pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to the cord
from the unit to the power socket.

- Avoid overloading AC power plugs and extension cords
beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock.

4 Extension cord — To help prevent electric shock, do not use a

polarized AC power plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or
other outlet unless the polarized plug can be completely inserted
to prevent exposure of the blades of the plug.

5 When not in use — Unplug the AC power plug from the power

socket if the unit will not be used for several months or more.
When the cord is plugged in, a small amount of current continues
to flow to the unit, even when the power is turned off.

Outdoor Antenna

1 Power lines — When connecting an outdoor antenna, make

sure it is located away from power lines.

2 Outdoor antenna grounding — Be sure the antenna system

is properly grounded to provide protection against unexpected
voltage surges or static electricity build-up. Article 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFP A 70, provides information
on proper grounding of the mast, supporting structure, and
the lead-in wire to the antenna discharge unit, as well as the
size of the grounding unit, connection to grounding terminals,
and requirements for grounding terminals.

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Maintenance

Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating Instruc­tions.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Damage Requiring Service

Have the units serviced by a qualified service technician if:

- The AC power cord or plug has been damaged

- Foreign objects or liquid have gotten inside the unit

- The unit has been exposed to rain or water

- The unit does not seem to operate normally

- The unit exhibits a marked change in performance

- The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.

Owner’s record

For your convenience, record the model number and serial
number (you will find them on the rear of your set) in the space
provided below. Please refer to them when you contact your Aiwa
dealer in case of difficulty.

Model No. Serial No. (Lot No.)
XR-M150 U

PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................1

PREPARATIONS

CONNECTIONS ................................................................. 3

REMOTE CONTROL ...........................................................4

BEFORE OPERATION........................................................5

SOUND

AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS .................................................... 6

GRAPHIC EQUALIZER.......................................................6

RADIO RECEPTION

MANUAL TUNING ...............................................................7

PRESETTING STATIONS ...................................................7

CD PLAYING

BASIC OPERATIONS ........................................................ 8

PROGRAMMED PLA Y........................................................9

T APE PLA YBACK

BASIC OPERATIONS ...................................................... 10

RECORDING

BASIC RECORDING........................................................ 11

AI EDIT RECORDING ...................................................... 12

PROGRAMMED EDIT RECORDING............................... 13

Check your system and accessories

XR-M150 Compact disc stereo cassette receiver
SX-M150 Front speakers

CLOCK AND TIMER

SETTING THE CLOCK..................................................... 14

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER ......................................... 14

SETTING THE TIMER ...................................................... 15

OTHER CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ....................... 16

LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES ......................... 16

GENERAL

CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................................... 1 7

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ......................................... 17

SPECIFICATIONS............................................................ 18

PARTS INDEX ...................................................

Back cover

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Remote control FM antenna AM antenna

Operating Instructions, etc.

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PREPARATIONS

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

CONNECTIONS

Before connecting the AC cord

The rated voltage of your unit shown on the rear panel is 120 V
AC. Check that the rated voltage matches your local voltage.

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Connect the supplied antennas.

Connect the FM antenna to FM 75 Ω terminals and the AM
antenna to AM LOOP terminals.

FM antenna

IMPORTANT

• Connect the speakers, antennas, and all optional equipment
first. Then connect the AC cord.

• Both speakers can be connected as L (Left) or R (Right).

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Connect the speaker cord to the main unit.

The speaker cord with the white stripe should be connected
to 0 terminal and the black cord to the 9 terminal.

AM antenna

3

Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.

• The Demo will begin when the AC cord is plugged into an
AC outlet. See page 5 “DEMO” for details.

Right speaker

2 FM antenna

2 AM antenna

Left speaker

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Speaker cord

AC cord

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To stand the AM loop antenna on a surface

c PLA Y

FUNCTION

Fix the claw to the slot.

To position the antennas
FM feeder antenna:

Extend this antenna horizontally in a T-shape and fix its ends to
the wall.

AM loop antenna:

Position for the best reception.

REMOTE CONTROL

Inserting batteries

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and
insert two size AA (R6) batteries.

PREPARATIONS

AA (R6)

When to replace the batteries

The maximum operational distance between the remote control
and the sensor on the main unit should be approximately 5 meters
(16 feet). When this distance decreases, replace the batteries
with new ones.

• Be sure to connect the speaker cords correctly. Improper
connections can cause short circuits in SPEAKERS terminals.

• Do not leave objects generating magnetism, such as credit
cards, near the speakers, as these objects may be damaged.

• Do not bring the FM antenna near metal objects or curtain rails.

• Do not bring the AM antenna near other optional equipment,
the stereo system itself, the AC cord or speaker cords, since
noise will be picked up.

• Do not unwind the AM antenna wire.

CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA

For better FM reception, use of an outdoor antenna is
recommended.
Connect the outdoor antenna to FM 75 Ω terminals.

ANTENNA

Using the remote control

The instructions in this manual refer mainly to the buttons on the
main unit. Buttons on the remote control with the same names
as those on the main unit can be used as well.

To use FUNCTION on the remote control

The FUNCTION substitutes for the function buttons (TAPE,
TUNER, AUX/VIDEO, CD) on the main unit.

Each time FUNCTION is pressed while power is on, the next
function is selected cyclically.

cc

c PLAY on the remote control

cc

The function is the same as that of d on the main unit.

• If the remote control is not going to be used for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries to prevent possible
electrolyte leakage.

• The remote control may not operate correctly when:

- The line of sight between the remote control and the remote

sensor beside the DEMO/ECO is exposed to intense light,
such as direct sunlight

- Other remote controls are used nearby (those of a television,

etc.)

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BEFORE OPERATION

Function

POWER

Remote

sensor

PHONES

To turn the unit on

Press one of the function buttons (T APE, TUNER, AUX/VIDEO,
CD). Playback of the inserted disc or tape begins, or the

previously tuned station is received (Direct Play Function).

POWER is also available.

To turn the power off

Press POWER. When the clock is set, the unit will return to the
ECO (Power Economizing) mode or clock display depending on
the setting before you turn on the unit.
If the previous setting is DEMO, the unit will also return to the
clock display.

• If the clock is not set, the unit will always return to the DEMO
mode.

buttons

DEMO/ECO

SETTING ECO (POWER ECONOMIZING)
MODE

Setting this unit to power economizing mode reduces power
consumption.
Press DEMO/ECO repeatedly (during power off) until “ECO
MODE” is displayed.
The display disappears and the POWER indicator lights up.

DEMO (Demonstration) mode

When the AC cord is connected, the display window
demonstrates the functions of the unit. When the power is turned
on, the DEMO display is overridden by the operation display.

To cancel DEMO mode

Press DEMO/ECO.

To re-activate the DEMO mode, press DEMO/ECO

repeatedly until the display window demonstrates the functions
of the unit.

DIMMER mode

Press DEMO/ECO twice during power on.
The display is dimmer than usual, press DEMO/ECO again to
restore normal display.

Using the headphones

Connect the headphones to PHONES jack with a stereo mini
plug (ø3.5 mm,
No sound is output from the speakers while the headphones are
plugged in.

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