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XP-MP3C
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS
COMPACTOS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCCIONES DE MANEJO
MODE D'EMPLOI
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
OWNER'S RECORD
For your convenience, record the model number
and the serial number (you will find it on the bottom
of your set) in the space provided below. Please
refer to them when you contact your Aiwa dealer in
case of difficulty.
Model No. XP-MP3C
Serial No.


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To maintain good performance
· Do not use the unit in places which are
extremely hot, cold, dusty or humid. In
particular, do not use or keep the unit in
following places.
· in a high humidity area such as a bathroom
· near a heater
· in an area exposed to direct sunlight
(e.g., inside a parked car, where it can
become extremely hot)
· near sources of strong magnetism, such
as televisions, speakers, or magnets
· where there is a lot of movement or
vibration, such as on a car dashboard or
an unstable shelf
For safety
· Do not attempt to disassemble the unit.
Laser rays from the optical pickup are
dangerous to the eyes.
· Make sure that pins or other foreign object
do not get inside the player.
· Take care not to drop the unit or subject it
to strong shocks.
· To keep dust from the pickup lens, keep
the disc compartment lid closed after use.
Never touch the lens.
· If you hear no sound when playing a disc,
DO NOT turn the volume up high because
music could suddenly start at high volume.
Turn the volume control to the lowest level
before starting playback and slowly turn it
up to the desired level.
PRECAUTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS ........................................... 2
USING ON DRY CELL BATTERIES ............ 4
USING ON RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES ............................................. 5
BEFORE PLAYBACK ................................. 6
PLAYBACK OF AUDIO DISC ..................... 9
PROGRAM PLAY ...................................... 12
PLAYBACK OF MP3 DISC ....................... 14
CONNECTIONS ........................................ 22
MAINTENANCE ......................................... 24
TERMINOLOGY ........................................ 25
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................... 27
· An MP3 file stores audio data
compressed using MPEG1/2, the audio
layer-3 file-coding scheme.
· In this manual, CDs, CD-R discs and
CD-RW discs are all referred to as
"discs". We refer to what are called
"folder" and "file" in PC terminology as
"album" and "track".


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Note on listening with the
headphones
· Listen at moderate volumes to avoid hearing
damage.
· Do not wear the headphones while driving
or cycling.It may create a traffic hazard.
· You should use extreme caution or
temporarily discontinue use in potentially
hazardous situations, such as walking,
jogging, etc.
· Wear them properly; L is left, R is right.
Note on condensation
If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold
place to a warm one, it may result in
condensation on the pickup lens and
malfunction or playback difficulties.
Should this occur, leave the unit for a few
hours, then try to playback again.
Car audio cassette adaptor
· Never remove the protective film from the
head or the white dummy tape from the car
audio cassette adaptor.
· Clean the heads of the cassette car stereo
regularly for optimum sound quality.
· Gather and secure excess cord so that it
does not interfere with driving.
Car battery adaptor
· The adaptor is designed for negative ground
12V/24V cars. It cannot be used with
positive ground cars.
· In some cars, electric current will continue
to flow through the car battery adaptor
even though the car ignition switch is turned
off. This will cause a discharge of electricity.
When not in use, disconnect the car
adaptor.
· Power may shut off if the DC output plug of
the car adaptor touches metal parts of the
car. Disconnect it from the cigarette lighter
socket when not in use.
· Should any trouble occur (such as the car
adaptor emitting smoke), disconnect it from
the cigarette lighter socket immediately
and contact an Aiwa service representative.


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USING ON DRY CELL BATTERIES
Open the battery compartment and
insert two size AA (LR6) alkaline
batteries with the 0 and 9 marks
correctly aligned.
LR6
× 2
Battery replacement
The battery indicator in the display changes
from
to
to
according to the
remaining power of the batteries. Replace
the batteries when
lights.
Battery life (using alkaline batteries
LR6)
Audio disc playback
E·A·S·S PLUS
Approx. 10 hours
function on
E·A·S·S PLUS
Approx. 11 hours
function off
MP3 disc playback
Approx. 5 hours
Battery life may vary depending on conditions
of use.
To remove the batteries
If the cover of the battery
compartment comes off
Note on dry cell batteries
· Make sure that the 0 and 9 marks are
correctly aligned.
· Do not mix the different types of batteries,
or an old battery with a new one.
· To prevent the risk of electrolyte leakage or
explosions, never recharge the batteries,
apply heat to them, or take them apart.
· When not using the batteries, remove them
to prevent needless battery wear.
· If liquid leaks from the batteries, wipe
thoroughly to remove.


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USING ON RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
· Be sure to use size AA Ni-MH 1.2V
1600mAh rechargeable batteries, which
are commercially available.
· Be sure to read the instructions of the
purchased rechargeable batteries before
use.
· When using on the rechargeable batteries
for the first time, charge them until the
battery indicators go out.
· Before charging the batteries, close the
disc compartment. You cannot charge the
batteries while it is opened.
1 Insert the rechargeable batteries
with the 0 and 9 marks correctly
aligned.
2 Connect the AC adaptor.
1 to DC 5 V jack
2 to wall outlet
DC 5V
3 Keep sSTOP/OFF/CHARGE pressed
for about 2 seconds to start charging.
"Charge ON" appears, and battery
indicator blinks.
When charging is completed, "Charge
OFF" flashes a few times, and the battery
indicator goes out.
Recharging fully used batteries takes
about 3 hours.
After charging, disconnect the AC
adaptor.
Time to recharge the batteries
Recharge the batteries when
lights.
To stop charging
Press s STOP/OFF/CHARGE during
charging.
USING ON AC HOUSE CURRENT
Connect the supplied AC adaptor in the
same way as recharging the batteries.