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©2004 Sony Corporation
AZ-RS1/RS128/RS256
4-254-568-12(1)
Operating Instructions
The player
Portable USB
Memory Player
with FM Radio


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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 news papers, table
cloths, curtains, etc. And don't place lighted
candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on
the apparatus.
Certain countries may regulate disposal of
the battery used to power this product. Please
consult with your local authority.
The validity of the CE marking is restricted
to only those countries where it is legally
enforced, mainly in the countries EEA
(European Economic Area).
For the customers in the USA
Owner's Record
The model number and the serial number are
located at the rear. Record the serial number
in the space provided below. Refer to these
numbers whenever you call upon your Aiwa
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
If you have any questions about this product,
you may call;
Aiwa Customer Information Service Center
1-800-289-2492 or
http://www.us.aiwa.com/.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: AIWA
Model No.: AZ-RM256
AZ-RM128
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
AZ-RS1: No "pavit"
AZ-RS128: AZ-RM128 (one 128-MB "pavit")
AZ-RS256: AZ-RM256 (one 256-MB "pavit")
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
­ Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
­ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
­ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.


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Table of Contents
Overview
What you can do with your player .............. 4
Main features ............................................... 5
Getting started
Step 1: Check the package contents. ........... 6
Step 2: Insert a battery. ................................ 7
Locating controls ......................................... 9
Basic operations
Listening to music ..................................... 11
1. Connect the headphones. ....................... 11
2. Insert the "pavit" into the player. ........... 11
3. Start playback. ....................................... 12
B
Playback options ........................... 15
Changing the sound quality (M.D.S.E) ..... 15
Playing a track repeatedly (REP1) / Playing
all tracks in random order (SHUF) ........ 15
B
Listening to the radio .................... 16
Listening to the radio ................................. 16
Presetting radio stations ............................. 17
B
Available features .......................... 19
Using the stopwatch .................................. 19
Using the countdown timer ....................... 20
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 21
Turning off the beep sounds (BEEP) ......... 21
B
Changing the settings of the
player .................................................. 22
Changing the display pattern ..................... 22
Changing the backlight setting .................. 22
Changing the display language .................. 23
B
Additional information .................. 24
Precautions ................................................ 24
Cleaning ..................................................... 24
Troubleshooting ......................................... 25
Specifications ............................................ 27
Index ............................................ Back cover
Before using this player, install the
application software on your
computer using the supplied CD-
ROM, and send some music data to
the player.


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Overview
What you can do with your player
AZ-RS1/RS128/RS256 is a portable USB memory player with FM radio specially designed for
use with a USB storage media called "pavit." You can send MP3 files on your computer to the
"pavit," insert the "pavit" into the player, and carry your favorite songs anywhere. In addition to
playing music data (MP3), you can listen to FM broadcasts with this player.
1 Send your
favorite songs
to the "pavit."
Use the supplied "Music
Transfer pavit Edition"
software to send MP3 files
from your computer to the
"pavit."
2 Enjoy music
anywhere with
your player!
What is "pavit"?
The "pavit" is a compact, lightweight, new-generation USB storage media* with a large
storage capacity. Although the "pavit" is dedicated to "pavit"-compatible devices, it can
also be used as an external storage media for your computer, since it connects directly to
the USB port, a standard interface for personal computers.
* Storage media is a device that can store data, such as floppy disk, hard disk and magneto-optic disk
(MO).
The "pavit" complies with USB2.0 (High-Speed USB).


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Main features
· Compact size, lightweight, highly portable, with skip-proof operation
·The player is equipped with an FM radio tuner. You can listen to FM broadcasts in addition to
playing music data (MP3).
· Up to 240 minutes of music can be stored in a 256-MB "pavit" and 120 minutes in a 128-MB
"pavit."*
· MP3 files on your computer are sent to the "pavit" by simple and easy operations using the
supplied "Music Transfer pavit Edition" software.
·The "pavit" connects directly to the USB port on your computer for high-speed data transfer.
·You can also store a variety of data other than MP3 files in the new-generation USB storage
media "pavit."
*The time length varies according to the bit rate used when encoding MP3 files. The times indicated here are
for 128-kbps MP3 files.
Notes
· Music you record is limited to private use only. Any other use requires the permission of the copyright
holders.
· Sony is not liable for incomplete data transfer or damaged data due to problems of this product or your
computer.