Aiwa Speaker System AWP ZX7 User Manual

4-254-179-12(1)  
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 product.  
Model No. ______________  
Serial No. ______________  
©2004 Sony Corporation  
 
CAUTION  
WARNING  
The use of optical instruments with this product will  
increase eye hazard.  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not  
expose the unit to rain or moisture.  
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.  
WARNING  
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.  
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,  
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.  
This appliance is  
classified as a CLASS 1  
LASER product. This  
marking is located on the  
rear exterior.  
Don’t throw away the battery with  
general house waste, dispose of it  
correctly as chemical waste.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit  
different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE  
U.S.A.  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
Note to CATV system installer:  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system  
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that  
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in  
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be  
connected to the grounding system of the building, as  
close to the point of cable entry as practical.  
CAUTION  
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications  
not expressly approved in this manual could void your  
authority to operate this equipment.  
This symbol 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.  
This symbol is intended to alert the  
user to the presence of important  
operating and maintenance (servicing)  
instructions in the literature  
accompanying the appliance.  
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Table of Contents  
Viewing information about the disc in the  
display ............................................ 23  
Connecting a personal computer to the  
system............................................. 25  
Listening to audio files on a personal  
computer......................................... 29  
Listening to audio from a connected  
component...................................... 31  
Recording your favorite CD tracks on a  
tape..................................................18  
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Discs that this system cannot  
play  
How to use this manual  
This manual mainly explains operations using  
the remote, but the same operations can also be  
performed using the buttons on the system  
having the same or similar names.  
• An 8 cm disc  
• An 8 cm disc converted to a standard disc  
using an adaptor  
• CD-ROMs  
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in  
the following formats:  
Playable discs  
– music CD format  
– MP3 format that conforms to ISO96601)  
Level 1/Level 2, Joliet, Romeo or Multi  
Session2)  
You can play back the following discs on this  
system. Other discs cannot be played back.  
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,  
card, heart).  
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.  
• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape,  
or a sticker still left on it.  
List of playable discs  
Format of discs  
Disc logo  
Audio CDs  
1)  
ISO 9660 Format  
The most common international standard for the  
logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM.  
There are several specification levels. In Level 1,  
file names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than  
eight characters in the name, no more than three  
characters in the extension “.MP3”) and in capital  
letters. Folder names can be no longer than eight  
characters. There can be no more than eight nested  
folder levels. Level 2 specifications allow file  
names and folder names up to 31 characters long.  
Each folder can have up to 8 trees.  
CD-R/CD-RW  
(audio data/MP3 files)  
For Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format, make  
sure of the contents of the writing software, etc.  
2)  
Multi Session  
This is a recording method that enables adding of  
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.  
CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD  
data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks  
in session 2.  
Mixed CD: This format records data on the first  
track and audio (audio CD data) on the second and  
subsequent tracks of a session.  
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Notes on CD-R and CD-RW  
Music discs encoded with  
copyright protection  
technologies  
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played  
on this system depending upon the recording  
quality or physical condition of the disc, or  
the characteristics of the recording device.  
Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not  
been correctly finalized. For more  
information, see the operating instructions for  
the recording device.  
This product is designed to playback discs that  
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.  
Recently, various music discs encoded with  
copyright protection technologies are marketed  
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.  
• Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may  
not be played back because of scratches, dirt,  
recording condition or the driver’s  
characteristics.  
Cautions when playing a disc  
that is recorded in Multi  
Session  
• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multi-  
session 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 “.MP3”  
extension.  
• If the disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is  
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc, and  
playback continues until an MP3 session is  
encountered.  
• Attempting to play non-MP3 format files that  
have the “.MP3” extension may result in noise  
or malfunction.  
• If the disc begins with an MP3 session, it is  
recognized as an MP3 disc, and playback  
continues until a CD-DA (audio) session is  
encountered.  
• With formats other than ISO9660 level 1 and  
2, folder names or file names may not be  
displayed correctly.  
• 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) disc.  
• The following discs take a longer time to start  
playback.  
– a disc recorded with complicated tree  
structure.  
– a disc recorded in Multi Session.  
– a disc to which data can be added (non-  
finalized disc).  
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Getting Started  
Hooking up the system  
Perform the following procedures 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and  
accessories.  
AM loop antenna  
FM lead antenna  
Right speaker  
Left speaker  
Speakers  
Insert only the stripped portion  
1 Connect the speakers.  
Connect the right and left speaker cords to  
the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.  
Main Unit  
Insert only the stripped portion  
Silver (#)  
Copper (3)  
Copper (3)  
Silver (#)  
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2 Connect the FM and AM antennas.  
3 For models with a voltage selector, set  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local  
power line voltage.  
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect  
it.  
Refer to the print on your system’s  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available  
settings.  
Plug type A  
AM loop antenna  
AM  
LOO  
4 Connect the power cord to a wall  
P
outlet.  
If the plug does not fit the wall socket,  
detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for  
models equipped with an adaptor).  
To turn on the system, press ?/1.  
FM  
75  
AXIAL)  
(C  
O
Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally  
Inserting two R6 (size AA)  
batteries into the remote  
Plug type B  
AM loop antenna  
AM  
LOOP  
FM  
75  
(CO  
Note  
AXIAL)  
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,  
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from  
battery leakage and corrosion.  
Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally  
Tip  
When the remote no longer operates the system,  
replace both batteries with new ones.  
Note  
Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords.  
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Attaching the speaker pads  
Setting the clock  
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom  
of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and  
prevent them from slipping.  
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.  
1
2
3
Press ?/1 to turn on the system.  
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
Press . or > repeatedly to set the  
hour.  
4
5
Press ENTER.  
Press . or > repeatedly to set the  
minute.  
6
Press ENTER.  
The clock starts working.  
When carrying this system  
Perform the following procedure to protect  
the CD mechanism.  
To adjust the clock  
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
1 Make sure that all discs are removed  
from the system.  
2 Press . or > until “CLOCK SET?”  
appears, then press ENTER.  
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch  
the function to CD.  
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6  
above.  
3 Hold down Z CD and then press M on  
the unit until “STANDBY” appears.  
After “STANDBY” disappears, then  
“LOCK” appears.  
Notes  
• The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect  
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.  
• You cannot set the clock in Power Saving Mode  
4 Unplug the power cord.  
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Playing a disc  
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play  
CD/MP3 – Play  
Loading a disc  
This system lets you play audio CDs and discs  
with MP3 audio tracks.  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
Example: When a disc is loaded  
Disc indicator  
1
Press DISC 1 – 5 to select a disc  
stocker.  
If a disc is loaded, press Z CD to remove a  
disc from the disc slot. “No Disc” appears.  
Track number  
2
Insert a disc in the disc slot with the  
label side facing right.  
MP3  
PRESET AUTO  
ALBUM STEREO MONO TRACK TUNED  
1
2
ALBM TRK ID3 TITLE  
PLAY  
REC SLEEP  
3
4
5
ALL 1 DISC  
0
S
ALBM REP1 PGM SHUF  
0
SYNC  
REC  
Whenyouplay  
a disc, insert it  
with the label  
side facing  
right.  
BASS  
LEVEL  
TREBLE  
LEVEL  
L
R
i - Bass  
Playing time  
1
Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to  
switch the function to CD.  
To insert additional discs, repeat steps 1  
through 2.  
Notes  
• When you turn on the system, the disc is not  
pulled into the disc slot until “No Disc”  
appears in the display. Do not attempt to  
push in the disc until “No Disc” appears.  
• When pressing Z CD and then reinserting the disc  
that appears in the disc slot, do not simply push in the  
disc. Remove the disc from the disc slot and then  
reinsert it.  
• Do not turn off the system with a disc halfway  
inserted in the disc slot. Doing so may cause the disc  
to fall.  
• Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this  
may cause malfunction.  
• Do not load an 8 cm disc with an adaptor. Doing so  
may cause the system to malfunction.  
• When you eject a disc, handle the disc by its edge. Do  
not touch the surface.  
• If you load a disc that is not playable by this system,  
it will be ejected automatically.  
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2
Press PLAY MODE in stop mode  
repeatedly until the mode you want  
appears.  
Other operations  
To  
Do this  
Stop play  
Pause  
Press x.  
Select  
To play  
Press X (or CD NX on the unit).  
ALL DISCS  
(Normal Play)  
All discs in the disc slot  
continuously.  
Press again to resume play.  
Select a track  
Press . or > repeatedly.  
1DISC  
(Normal Play)  
The tracks on the disc you  
have selected in original  
order.  
Select an album Press ALBUM – or + repeatedly  
of MP3 after step 2.  
Find a point in a Keep pressing m or M during  
ALBM  
(Normal Play)  
All MP3 audio tracks in the  
album on the disc you have  
selected in original order.  
When playing a non-MP3  
disc, Album Play becomes  
1DISC Play.  
track1)  
playback and release it at the  
desired point.  
Select a disc  
Press DISC SKIP2) (or DISC 1 – 5  
on the unit).  
Switch to CD  
function from  
another source  
Press DISC 1 – 5 on the unit  
(Automatic Source Selection).  
ALL DISCS  
SHUF (Shuffle  
Play)  
The tracks on all discs in  
random order.  
Remove a disc  
Press DISC 1 – 5, then press Z CD  
on the unit.  
1DISC SHUF  
(Shuffle Play)  
The tracks on the disc you  
have selected in random  
order.  
1)  
You may not be able to search between multiple  
files. Also, the time may not be displayed correctly  
for some files.  
ALBM SHUF  
(Shuffle Play)  
The MP3 audio tracks in the  
album on the disc you have  
selected in random order.  
When playing a non-MP3  
disc, Album Shuffle Play  
becomes 1DISC SHUF Play.  
2)  
You cannot select an empty disc stocker.  
PGM  
(Program Play)  
The tracks on the disc in the  
order you want them to be  
3
Press N (or CD NX on the unit).  
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Notes  
• You cannot change the play mode during playback.  
• Some time may be needed to start playback of discs  
recorded in complex configurations such as many  
layers.  
Playing repeatedly  
— Repeat Play  
You can play all the tracks or a single track on a  
disc repeatedly.  
• When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the  
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.  
Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback  
until “REP” or “REP1” appears.  
REP: For all the tracks on a disc, or all the MP3  
audio tracks in an album up to five times.  
REP1: For a single track only.  
• Do not save unnecessary albums or tracks other than  
MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP3 listening.  
We recommend that you do not save other types of  
tracks or unnecessary albums on a disc that has MP3  
audio tracks.  
To cancel Repeat Play  
Press REPEAT repeatedly until both “REP” and  
“REP1” disappear.  
• An album that does not include an MP3 audio track  
is skipped.  
• Maximum album number: 150 (including root  
folder)  
Notes  
• You cannot select “REP” and “ALL DISCS SHUF”  
at the same time.  
• The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks and  
albums that can be contained on a single disc is 300.  
• Playback is possible up to 8 levels.  
• MP3 audio tracks are played back in alphabetical  
order.  
• When you select “REP1”, that track is repeated  
endlessly until “REP1” is canceled.  
• Depending on the encoding/writing software,  
recording device, or the recording media used at the  
time an MP3 audio track is recorded, you may  
encounter such problems as disabled playback,  
sound interruptions, and noise.  
Tip  
When disc access takes a long time, set “CD POWER  
ON” by CD power manage function (page 15).  
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6
7
Program additional discs or tracks.  
Creating your own  
program  
To program  
Repeat steps  
Other discs  
3 and 5  
Other tracks on the 4 and 5  
same disc  
— Program Play  
Other tracks on  
other discs  
3 to 5  
You can make a program of up to 25 steps from  
all the discs in the order you want to play them.  
You can synchro record the programmed tracks  
onto a cassette tape (page 18).  
Press N (or CD NX on the unit).  
Program Play starts.  
1
2
3
Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to  
switch the function to CD.  
Other operations  
To  
Do this  
Press PLAY MODE in stop mode  
repeatedly until “PGM” appears.  
Cancel Program Play  
Press PLAY MODE in  
stopmode repeatedlyuntil  
“PGM” disappears.  
Press DISC SKIP (or DISC 1 – 5 on the  
unit) to select a disc.  
Clear a track from the end Press CLEAR in stop  
mode.  
To program all the tracks on a disc at once,  
proceed to step 5 with “AL” displayed.  
Tips  
4
Press . or > repeatedly until the  
desired track number appears.  
• The program you made remains after Program Play  
finishes. To play the same program again, press CD  
(or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to  
CD, then press N (or CD NX on the unit). When  
you eject a disc after programming tracks from  
multiple discs, only the tracks contained on the  
ejected disc are deleted from the program.  
• “– –.– –” appears when the total CD program time  
exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a CD track  
whose number is 21 or over, or when you select an  
MP3 audio track.  
When programming the MP3 audio tracks,  
press ALBUM – or + to select album, then  
press . or > repeatedly until the  
desired track number appears.  
Selected track number  
MP3  
PRESET AUTO  
ALBUM STEREO MONO TRACK TUNED  
1
2
ALBM TRK ID3 TITLE  
PLAY  
REC SEEP  
3
4
5
ALL 1 DISC  
0
S
ALBM REP1 PGM SHUF  
0
SYNC  
REC  
BASS  
LEVEL  
TREBLE  
LEVEL  
L
R
i - Bass  
Total playing time  
5
Press ENTER (or PLAY MODE).  
The track is programmed.  
The step number appears, followed by the  
last programmed track number.  
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5
Press TUNER MEMORY.  
The preset number flashes. Perform steps 6  
and 7 while the preset number flashes.  
Tuner  
MP3  
PRESET AUTO  
ALBUM STEREO MONO TRACK TUNED  
1
Presetting radio stations  
You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM  
stations. You can then tune in any of those  
stations simply by selecting the corresponding  
preset number.  
2
ALBM TRK ID3 TTLE  
PLAY  
REC SLEEP  
3
4
5
ALL 1 DISC  
0
S
ALBM REP1 PGM SHUF  
0
SYNC  
REC  
BASS  
LEVEL  
TREBLE  
LEVEL  
L
R
i - Bass  
Automatic tuning preset  
Preset number  
You can automatically tune in all of the stations  
that can be received in your area and then store  
the radio frequency of the desired stations.  
6
Press – or + (or TUNING – or + on the  
unit) repeatedly to select the desired  
preset number.  
1
Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION  
repeatedly) to switch the function to  
tuner.  
7
8
Press ENTER.  
Repeat steps 2 through 7 to preset  
other stations.  
2
3
4
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to  
select “FM” or “AM”.  
Tip  
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until  
“AUTO” appears in the display.  
Press x to stop scanning.  
Press – or + (or TUNING – or + on the  
unit).  
Manual tuning preset  
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 stereo  
program only) appear.  
You can manually tune in and store the radio  
frequency of the desired stations.  
1
Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION  
repeatedly) to switch the function to  
tuner.  
If “TUNED” does not appear and the  
scanning does not stop  
2
3
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to  
select “FM” or “AM”.  
Set the frequency of the desired radio  
station as described in steps 3 and 4 of  
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until  
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from  
the display.  
4
Press – or + (or TUNING – or + on the  
unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired  
station.  
5
6
Press TUNER MEMORY.  
Press – or + (or TUNING – or + on the  
unit) repeatedly to select the desired  
preset number.  
7
8
Press ENTER.  
Repeat steps 2 through 7 to preset  
other stations.  
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Other operations  
Listening to the radio  
To  
Do this  
Tune in a station  
Follow the procedure described  
You can listen to a radio station either by  
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning  
in the station.  
with a weak signal in “Manual tuning preset”  
Set another station Start over from step 2. After  
to the existing  
preset number  
step 5, press – or + (or  
TUNING – or + on the unit)  
repeatedly to select the preset  
number you want to store the  
station.  
Listening to a preset station  
— Preset Tuning  
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first  
To improve tuner reception  
When tuner reception is poor, set CD player  
power off by CD power manage function.  
CD power is factory set to on.  
1
Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION  
repeatedly) to switch the function to  
tuner.  
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the  
2
3
4
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to  
select “FM” or “AM”.  
function to CD.  
2 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.  
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until  
“PRESET” appears in the display.  
3 Press ?/1 while holding x on the unit.  
“CD POWER OFF” appears.  
Press – or + (or TUNING – or + on the  
unit) repeatedly to select the desired  
preset station.  
To set CD power on  
Repeat the procedure above and “CD POWER  
ON” appears.  
Notes  
Listening to non-preset radio  
station  
• When “CD POWER OFF” is selected, disc access  
time is increased.  
• You cannot change the setting in Power Saving  
Mode.  
— Manual Tuning  
1
Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION  
repeatedly) to switch the function to  
tuner.  
To change the AM tuning interval  
(except for European models)  
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to  
9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the  
AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first,  
then turn off the system. While holding M,  
press ?/1 on the unit. When you change the  
interval, all the AM preset stations are erased.  
To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.  
2
3
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to  
select “FM” or “AM”.  
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until  
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from  
the display.  
4
Press – or + (or TUNING – or + on the  
unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired  
station.  
Note  
You cannot change the AM tuning interval in Power  
Saving Mode.  
Note  
When tuner function is selected as the current function  
and CD is pressed to select CD during “CD POWER  
OFF”, it may take some time to switch the function  
Tips  
• The preset stations are retained for about a day even  
if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure  
occurs.  
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied  
antennas, or connect a commercially available  
external antenna.  
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Tips  
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied  
antennas, or connect a commercially available  
external antenna.  
Using the Radio Data  
System (RDS)  
• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press  
FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO” appears.  
There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will  
improve.  
(European model only)  
What is the Radio Data  
System?  
• Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO”  
appears in step 3 above, then press – or + (or  
TUNING – or + 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  
(pages 19 and 22).  
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting  
service that allows radio stations to send  
additional information along with the regular  
program signal. RDS is available only on FM  
stations.*  
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 station that provides RDS  
services, the station name appears in the display.  
To check the RDS information  
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
Station name1) t Preset number2) and  
frequency t Clock display t Bass level t  
Treble level  
1)  
If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the  
station name may not appear in the display.  
2)  
Preset number is displayed only if you preset radio  
stations.  
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Playing a tape  
Tape – Play  
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.  
Loading a tape  
1
2
Press TAPE (or FUNCTION repeatedly)  
to switch the function to TAPE.  
1
2
Press Z PUSH on the unit.  
Press DIRECTION on the unit  
repeatedly to select “g” to play one  
side of a tape, “h” to play both sides,  
or “j* to play both sides  
repeatedly.  
Load a recorded/recordable tape into  
the cassette holder.  
With the side  
you want to  
play/record  
facing towards  
you.  
* The tape deck stops automatically after  
repeating the sequence five times.  
3
Press N (or TAPE nN on the unit).  
The tape starts playing. Press the button  
again to play the reverse side.  
Other operations  
To  
Do this  
Stop play  
Pause  
Press x.  
Press X. Press again to resume  
play.  
Fast-forward or Press m or M.  
rewind  
Remove a tape  
Press Z PUSH on the unit in stop  
mode.  
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To record a disc by specifying  
track order  
You can record only your favorite CD tracks  
using Program Play. Between steps 2 and 3,  
perform steps 1 to 6 of “Creating your own  
Tape – Recording  
Recording your favorite  
CD tracks on a tape  
Tip  
— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording  
If you select both sides recording and the tape reaches  
the end of the front side part-way through a track, the  
entire track is recorded again from the beginning of the  
reverse side.  
You can record a whole CD on a tape.  
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
1
2
Load a recordable tape.  
Load a CD you want to record.  
If you have already loaded the disc, press  
DISC 1 – 5 to select the disc, then press x.  
When you want to record an album from an  
MP3 disc, be sure to press PLAY MODE  
repeatedly to select ALBM, then use  
ALBUM – or + on the remote to select the  
desired album before proceeding.  
3
Press CD SYNC.  
“CD SYNCHRO” appears. “REC” flashes.  
The tape deck stands by for recording and  
the CD player pauses for play.  
4
5
Press DIRECTION repeatedly until g  
appears to record on one side or h (or  
j) to record on both sides.  
Press TAPE nN repeatedly to select  
recording side.  
If you select both sides recording or front  
side recording, press TAPE nN to light  
up the N indicator. If you record on the  
reverse side, press TAPE nN again to  
light up the n indicator.  
6
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.  
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To stop recording  
Press x.  
Recording on a tape  
manually  
Notes  
• You cannot listen to other sources while recording.  
• If you press CD, TUNER BAND, TAPE or  
FUNCTION during recording and select a sound  
source different from the sound source being  
recorded, the recording stops.  
— Manual Recording  
You can record just the portions you like from a  
CD, tape or radio program on a tape.  
You can also record from connected  
Tips  
• When you record on both sides, be sure to start from  
the front side. If you start from the reverse side,  
recording stops at the end of the reverse side.  
• For recording from the tuner:  
If noise is heard while recording from the tuner,  
move the respective antenna to reduce the noise.  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
1
2
Load a recordable tape.  
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select  
the desired source to record.  
• CD: To record from this system’s CD  
player.  
• FM or AM: To record from this system’s  
tuner.  
• AUX: To record from the optional  
component connected to the AUX IN  
jacks.  
• PC: To record from the personal  
computer connected to the USB port.  
3
Press z REC PAUSE/START.  
“REC” flashes and the tape deck stands by  
for recording.  
4
5
Press DIRECTION repeatedly until g  
appears to record on one side or h (or  
j) to record on both sides.  
Press TAPE nN repeatedly to select  
recording side.  
If you select both sides recording or front  
side recording, press TAPE nN to light  
up the N indicator. If you record on the  
reverse side, press TAPE nN again to  
light up the n indicator.  
6
Press z REC PAUSE/START, then start  
playing the desired source to record.  
Recording starts.  
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Sound Adjustment  
Timer  
Adjusting the sound  
Falling asleep to music  
— Sleep Timer  
Adjusting the bass and treble  
You can set the system to turn off after a certain  
time, so that you can fall asleep to music.  
You can adjust the bass and treble to enjoy more  
powerful sound.  
Press SLEEP.  
1
Press EQ repeatedly to select “BASS”  
or “TREBLE”.  
Each time you press the button, the minute  
display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as  
follows:  
AUTO* t 90min t 80min t t 10min  
t OFF  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes as follows:  
BASS y TREBLE  
* The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or  
after the current CD or tape finishes playing.  
2
Press – or + repeatedly to adjust the  
level while “BASS” or “TREBLE”  
appears.  
Other operations  
To adjust the bass on the unit  
Turn BASS control.  
To  
Press  
Check the  
SLEEP once.  
remaining time*  
To adjust the treble on the unit  
Turn TREBLE control.  
Change the time SLEEP repeatedly to select the  
to turn off time you want.  
Cancel the Sleep SLEEP repeatedly until “OFF”  
Timer Function appears.  
To exit the bass and treble  
settings  
Press any button other than EQ or +/–.  
Also, if you do not perform any operations for a  
few seconds, the display automatically returns to  
the original display.  
* You cannot check the remaining time if you select  
“AUTO”.  
Tip  
You can use the Sleep Timer, even if you have not set  
the clock.  
Adjusting the i-Bass  
You can reinforce the bass and create a more  
powerful sound.  
Press i-Bass on the unit.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
i-Bass 1* t i-Bass 2* t i-Bass OFF  
* The i-Bass indicator changes.  
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Press ?/1 to turn off the system.  
Waking up to music  
Other operations  
— Play Timer  
To  
Do this  
Activate the timer/ 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER  
You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make  
sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the  
check the setting  
SELECT.  
2 Press . or >  
repeatedly until “SELECT  
PLAY SEL?” appears, then  
press ENTER.  
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.  
1
Prepare the sound source you want to  
play.  
Change the setting Start over from step 1.  
Cancel the timer  
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER  
SELECT.  
• CD: Load a disc. To start from a specific  
track, make a program (see “Creating  
• TAPE: Load a tape (see “Playing a tape”  
2 Press . or >  
repeatedly until “SELECT  
TIMER OFF?” appears, then  
press ENTER.  
• FM or AM: Tune in the preset radio  
Notes  
• You cannot activate the Play Timer and Rec Timer at  
the same time.  
2
Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the  
volume.  
• If you use the Play Timer and the Sleep Timer at the  
same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.  
• Do not operate the system from the time the system  
turns on until the play starts (about 15 seconds before  
the preset time).  
3
4
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
Press . or > repeatedly until  
“PLAY SET?” appears, then press  
ENTER.  
• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset  
time, the Play Timer will not be activated.  
• You cannot use the optional component connected to  
AUX IN jacks or USB port as the sound source for  
Play Timer.  
“ON TIME” appears and the hour  
indication flashes.  
5
Set the time to start playing.  
Press . or > repeatedly to set the  
hour, then press ENTER.  
The minute indication flashes.  
Press . or > repeatedly to set the  
minute, then press ENTER.  
6
7
Set the time to stop playing following  
the same procedure as step 5.  
Press . or > repeatedly until the  
desired sound source appears.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
t
y
T
TUNER  
CD PLAY  
t
T
TAPE PLAY  
8
Press ENTER.  
“PLAY TIMER”, the start time, the stop  
time and the sound source appear in turn,  
then the original display returns.  
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10Press ?/1 to turn off the system.  
Other operations  
Timer recording radio  
programs  
To  
Do this  
Activate the timer/ 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER  
— Rec Timer  
check the setting  
SELECT.  
2 Press . or >  
repeatedly until “SELECT  
REC SEL?” appears, then  
press ENTER.  
You can record a preset radio station from a  
specified time.  
To timer record, you must first preset the radio  
Change the setting Start over from step 1.  
Cancel the timer  
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER  
SELECT.  
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.  
2 Press . or >  
repeatedly until “SELECT  
TIMER OFF?” appears, then  
press ENTER.  
1
Tune in the preset radio station (see  
2
3
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
Notes  
• You cannot activate the Play Timer and Rec Timer at  
the same time.  
Press . or > repeatedly until  
“REC SET?” appears, then press  
ENTER.  
• If you use the Rec Timer and the Sleep Timer at the  
same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.  
• Do not operate the system from the time the system  
turns on until the recording starts (about 15 seconds  
before the preset time).  
“ON TIME” appears and the hour  
indication flashes.  
4
5
Set the time to start recording.  
• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset  
time, the Rec Timer will not be activated.  
• The volume is reduced to minimum during  
recording.  
Press . or > repeatedly to set the  
hour, then press ENTER.  
The minute indication flashes.  
Press . or > repeatedly to set the  
minute, then press ENTER.  
• Note that if the Rec Timer is set at the same time as  
the Play Timer sound source is set to tape, the Rec  
Timer sound may be recorded onto the tape.  
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
7
Load a recordable tape.  
Press TAPE nN on the unit  
repeatedly to select recording side.  
If you select both sides recording or front  
side recording, press TAPE nN on the  
unit to light up the N indicator. If you  
record on the reverse side, press TAPE  
nN on the unit again to light up the n  
indicator.  
8
9
Press x.  
Press DIRECTION on the unit  
repeatedly until g appears to record  
on one side or h (or j) to record on  
both sides.  
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Viewing information  
about the disc in the  
display  
Display  
Turning off the display  
— Power Saving Mode  
You can check the playing time and remaining  
time of the current track or that of the disc.  
The clock display can be turned off to minimize  
the amount of power consumed during standby  
(Power Saving Mode).  
Checking the remaining time  
and titles (CD/MP3)  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the  
system is off until the clock display  
disappears.  
Press DISPLAY during Normal Play.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
To cancel Power Saving Mode  
Press DISPLAY while the system is off. Each  
time you press the button, the display switches  
cyclically as follows:  
Clock display* t No display (Power Saving  
Mode)  
Current track number and elapsed playing time  
t Current track number and remaining time1)  
t Remaining time of the disc2) t Track title  
(disc with MP3 audio tracks3) only) t Album  
title (disc with MP3 audio tracks only) t Clock  
display (for eight seconds) t BASS level (for  
four seconds) t TREBLE level (for four  
seconds)  
* The clock is displayed only if you set the clock.  
Note  
You cannot perform the following operations in Power  
1)  
Saving Mode.  
“––.––” appears when playing back MP3 audio  
– setting the clock  
tracks.  
2)  
– changing the AM tuning interval (except for  
European models)  
“––.––” appears in ALL DISCS, SHUF or program  
play mode or when playing back MP3 audio tracks.  
3)  
– changing the CD power manage function  
When you play back a track with an ID3 tag ver.1 or  
ver.2, the ID3 tag appears. The ID3 tag displays  
only the track title information.  
Tips  
?/1 indicator lights up even in Power Saving Mode.  
• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving  
Mode.  
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Checking the total playing  
time and titles (CD/MP3)  
Checking the station name  
(TUNER)  
Press DISPLAY in stop mode.  
Press DISPLAY while listening to the radio.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
Station name1) t Preset number2) and  
frequency t Clock display (for eight seconds)  
t BASS level (for four seconds) t TREBLE  
level (for four seconds)  
x When a CD/MP3 is in Normal Play mode  
TOC display1) or total album number of the  
disc2) or total track number of the current  
album3) t Volume label4) or album name4) t  
Clock display (for eight seconds) t BASS  
level (for four seconds) t TREBLE level (for  
four seconds)  
1)  
European model only  
2)  
Preset number is displayed only if you preset radio  
Notes  
1)  
TOC = Table of Contents; displays total number of  
• The total playing time is not displayed for a disc with  
MP3 audio tracks.  
tracks on the disc, and total playing time of the disc  
2)  
For discs with MP3 audio tracks in Normal play or  
• ID3 tag applies to version 1 and version 2.  
• If the MP3 audio track you play back has an ID3 tag,  
the ID3 tag information is displayed as a track title.  
• In the following cases, elapsed playing time and  
remaining time of the track may not be displayed  
accurately.  
SHUF mode  
3)  
For discs with MP3 audio tracks in ALBM or  
ALBM SHUF mode  
4)  
For discs with MP3 audio tracks, album titles or  
volume label may not be displayed depending on the  
play mode  
– when an MP3 audio track of VBR (variable bit  
rate) is played.  
x When a CD/MP3 is in Program Play mode  
The last track number of the program and the  
total playing time t Total track number of the  
program (for eight seconds) t Volume label*  
t Clock display (for eight seconds) t BASS  
level (for four seconds) t TREBLE level (for  
four seconds)  
– when fast forward or fast reverse is performed.  
* For discs with MP3 audio tracks  
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Operation is not assured in the  
following environments  
• Personally constructed PCs or operating  
systems  
Optional Personal Computer  
Connecting a personal  
computer to the system  
• Windows XP versions other than Home  
Edition or Professional  
• Windows 98 versions other than Second  
Edition  
Use the supplied USB cable for the connection.  
You can listen to the audio recorded in the  
computer’s hard disk or on a CD-ROM loaded  
on the CD-ROM drive through the system’s  
speakers.  
• Windows NT  
• Windows 95  
• Mac OS versions other than 9.0.4, 9.2 or  
X 10.0 to 10.3  
• An environment upgraded to the other  
operating systems  
Personal computer  
• Multi-boot environment  
• Multi-monitor environment  
To the USB port on  
a computer  
Notes  
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the  
recommended computer environments mentioned  
above.  
• You cannot perform system operations from the  
computer side, or computer operations from the  
system side.  
USB cable  
(supplied)  
• Operations are not guaranteed when the computer  
and the system are connected through a USB hub or  
a USB extension cable.  
• When the computer has multiple USB ports, connect  
the USB cable to the port that supports a route hub.  
(See the operation manual supplied with the  
computer for the port that supports a route hub.)  
To the USB port  
AWP-ZX7  
Required system equipment  
The following environments are necessary for  
the computer to connect to the system.  
• USB port that supports USB 1.1 or higher  
• IBM PC/AT compatible or Macintosh  
• Operating System installed at the factory:  
For Windows users  
Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows 2000  
Professional, Windows Millennium Edition,  
Windows XP Professional/Home Edition  
CPU: MMX Pentium 266 MHz or higher  
For Macintosh users  
Mac OS 9.0.4, 9.2 or X 10.0 to 10.3  
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5 Follow the instructions appearing on the  
monitor.  
Installing the driver  
When first connecting the computer to the  
system’s USB port, you must install the driver.  
The driver is supplied as standard with the OS.  
The installation procedure differs according to  
the OS type. Follow the procedures described  
below. (Also see the operation manual supplied  
with the computer.)  
For Windows 98 Second  
Edition/Windows Millennium  
Edition  
To install the USB driver  
1 Start up the computer.  
2 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.  
3 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the  
function to PC.  
4 Connect the system to the computer with the  
The computer automatically detects the  
system and begins the device (OS standard  
driver) installation.  
The illustrations above show examples of Windows  
Millennium Edition screens.  
Notes  
• The OS CD-ROM may be required depending on  
your computer. In this case, follow the instructions  
and set the CD-ROM in the drive.  
• Do not disconnect or connect the USB cable during  
detection.  
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Notes  
To verify the status of the  
installed devices  
• Other items in the “Device Manager” list may differ  
depending on your computer environment.  
• If the devices are not recognized, disconnect and  
reconnect the USB cable, and try to automatically  
install the drive drivers again. If the devices still are  
not recognized, reboot the computer.  
Be sure to check the status of the installed  
devices after you have installed their drivers.  
1 Open the [Control Panel].  
In the Start menu, point to [Settings] and  
click [Control Panel].  
For Windows 2000  
2 Double-click the [System] icon.  
The “System Properties” dialog box  
appears.  
Professional or Windows XP  
Professional/Home Edition  
Note  
To install the USB driver  
(For Windows Me) If you cannot find the [System]  
icon, click “View all Control Panel options”.  
1 Start up the computer.  
3 Click the [Device Manager] tab.  
Make sure that “View devices by type” is  
selected.  
2 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.  
3 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the  
function to PC.  
4 Make sure that the following items are listed  
in the “Device Manager” dialog box.  
4 Connect the system to the computer with the  
USB cable (see page 25).  
The computer automatically detects the  
system and begins the device (OS standard  
driver) installation. Installation finishes  
automatically.  
• “USB Audio Device” under “Sound, video  
and game controllers”  
• “USB Compatible Device” under  
“Universal Serial Bus controllers”  
Notes  
• The OS CD-ROM may be required depending on  
your computer. In this case, follow the instructions  
and set the CD-ROM in the drive.  
• Do not disconnect or connect the USB cable during  
detection.  
Tip  
To not install the driver, follow the instructions  
appearing on the monitor.  
To verify the status of the  
installed devices  
Be sure to check the status of the installed  
devices after you have installed their drivers.  
1 Open the [Control Panel].  
In the Start menu, point to [Settings] and  
click [Control Panel].  
(For Windows XP) In the Start menu, click  
[Control Panel], and then click [Switch to  
Classic View] on the left panel of the  
window.  
The illustration above shows an example of  
Windows Millennium Edition screen.  
Note  
If you do not see these items or if a “!” is displayed  
on top of any of the icons, it means the respective  
device driver is not installed or recognized by the  
OS. In this case, install the device driver again.  
2 Double-click the [System] icon.  
The “System Properties” dialog box  
appears.  
5 Click [OK] to close the “System Properties”  
dialog box.  
3 Click the [Hardware] tab.  
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4 Click the [Device Manager] button.  
Make sure that “devices by type” is selected  
in the “View” menu.  
For Mac OS 9.0.4, 9.2 or X 10.0  
To install the USB driver  
1 Start up the computer.  
5 Make sure that the following items are listed  
in the “Device Manager” dialog box.  
2 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.  
• “USB Audio Device” under “Sound, video  
and game controllers”  
3 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the  
function to PC.  
• “USB Composite Device” under  
“Universal Serial Bus controllers”  
4 Connect the system to the computer with the  
For Mac OS X 10.1 to 10.3  
To install the USB driver  
1 Start up the computer.  
2 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.  
3 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the  
function to PC.  
4 Connect the system to the computer with the  
5 Select [System Preferences...] in the Apple  
menu.  
The illustration above shows an example of  
Windows XP Professional screen.  
6 Click the [Sound] icon in the [Hardware]  
menu.  
Notes  
7 Click the [Output] tab, then click to select  
[USB Audio DAC] in the [Choose a device  
for sound output] window.  
• Other items in the “Device Manager” list may differ  
depending on your computer environment.  
• If the devices are not recognized, disconnect and  
reconnect the USB cable, and try to automatically  
install the drive drivers again. If the devices still are  
not recognized, reboot the computer.  
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Listening to audio files on  
a personal computer  
1
Start up the computer.  
Wait for the OS to start up properly.  
2
3
Press ?/1 to turn on the system.  
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch  
the function to PC.  
4
5
Perform the operations on the  
computer side to start playback.  
Press VOLUME +/– (or turn VOLUME  
control on the unit) to adjust the  
volume.  
Notes  
• When playing back music through the USB port, do  
not turn off the system or change the sound source.  
This may cause the computer to malfunction.  
• Before turning off the system or the computer or  
disconnecting the USB cable, be sure to first quit the  
software being used to play back music on the  
computer.  
• When turning off the power, turning off the system  
first and then turning off the computer is  
recommended.  
• After turning off the power, disconnect the USB  
cable.  
• When setting the computer to hibernation mode or  
sleep mode, turning off the system first is  
recommended.  
• The sound may skip or there may be noise depending  
on the computer environment.  
• Also see the operation manuals supplied with the  
computer and the music playback software.  
• If the computer experiences a malfunction, reboot  
the computer.  
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Optional Components  
Hooking up optional components  
To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions  
provided with each component.  
Sub woofer  
From the USB port on  
an optional computer  
From the audio output jacks of  
an optional analog component  
A personal computer  
Optional analog component  
A USB port  
B SUB WOOFER OUT jack  
Use the supplied USB cable to connect a  
Use an audio cord (not supplied) to connect an  
optional sub woofer to this jack. You can then  
output audio to the component from this system.  
Note  
The effects may be limited or noise may occur  
depending on the connected sub woofer or the type of  
music being played. For details, consult your nearest  
Aiwa dealer.  
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To place the sub woofer  
To obtain a better bass reproduction, we  
recommend you to place the subwoofer on a  
solid floor where resonance is unlikely to occur.  
Listening to audio from a  
connected component  
Notes  
1
Connect audio cords.  
• Always place the subwoofer vertically, keeping it a  
few centimeters away from the wall.  
• If the sub woofer is placed in the center of a room, the  
bass could be extremely weakened. This is due to the  
influence of the standing wave of the room. If this  
happens, move the subwoofer away from the center  
of the room or eliminate the cause of the standing  
wave, by placing a bookshelf against the wall, etc.  
2
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“AUX” appears.  
Start playing the connected component.  
C AUX IN jacks  
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an  
optional analog component (MD deck or VCR,  
etc.) to these jacks. You can then listen to the  
sound from the component.  
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General  
“– –:– –” appears in the display.  
• A power interruption has occurred. Set the clock  
(page 9) and timer settings (pages 21 and 22)  
again.  
Troubleshooting  
Problems and remedies  
The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is  
canceled.  
Should you encounter a problem with your  
system, do the following:  
• Redo 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 your nearest Aiwa dealer.  
There is no sound.  
• Press VOLUME + (or turn VOLUME control on  
the unit clockwise).  
• Make sure the headphones are not connected.  
• Check the speaker connections (page 7).  
• There is no audio output during Rec Timer.  
• The system is in pause mode. Press N (or CD  
NX on the unit) to return to normal play mode.  
When the ?/1 indicator flashes  
Immediately unplug the power cord and  
check the following items.  
• If your system has a voltage selector, is the  
voltage selector set to the correct voltage?  
Check the voltage for your region, then  
make sure the voltage selector is set  
correctly.  
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 available) to  
the power cord.  
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-  
circuited?  
The timer cannot be set.  
• 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, reconnect the power cord and turn  
on the system. If the indicator still flashes, or  
if the cause of the problem cannot be found  
even after checking all the above items,  
consult your nearest Aiwa dealer.  
• Set the clock again (page 9).  
The timer does not function.  
• Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT to set the timer  
and light up “cPLAY” or “cREC” in the display  
(pages 21 and 22).  
• Check the timer setting and set the correct time  
(pages 21 and 22).  
• Cancel the Sleep Timer Function (page 20).  
• Make sure the clock is correctly 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 batteries (R6/size AA).  
• Locate the system away from the fluorescent light.  
The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.  
• Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15  
to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still  
persists, place the speakers farther away from the  
TV set.  
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Speakers  
MP3 audio track cannot be played back.  
• Recording was not performed according to the  
ISO9660 level 1, level 2 format, Joliet or Romeo  
in the expansion format.  
Sound comes from only one channel, or the  
left and right volumes are unbalanced.  
• Check the speaker connections and placement.  
• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension  
“.MP3”.  
• The file is not stored in MP3 format.  
• Discs containing files other than MPEG 1 Audio  
Layer-3 files cannot be played.  
CD/MP3 player  
“LOCKED” appears.  
• Contact your Aiwa dealer or local authorized  
Aiwa service facility.  
MP3 audio tracks take longer to begin play  
back than others.  
The disc does not eject.  
• After the system reads all tracks on the discs,  
playback may take more time than usual if:  
– the number of albums or tracks on the disc is  
very large.  
• You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro  
Recording. Press x to cancel the CD Synchro  
Recording, then press Z CD on the unit to eject  
the disc.  
– the album and track organization structure is  
very complex.  
• Consult your nearest Aiwa dealer.  
Play does not start.  
The album title, track title and ID3 tag do not  
appear correctly.  
• Check whether a disc is loaded (The disc indicator  
lights up when a disc is loaded.).  
• Wipe the disc clean (page 36).  
• Use a disc that conforms with ISO9660 level 1,  
level 2, Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format.  
• The disc ID3 tag is not ver. 1 or ver. 2.  
• Only up to 30 characters of ID3 tags are displayed.  
• The characters that can be displayed by this unit  
are as follows:  
• Replace the disc.  
• Insert the disc that this system can play.  
• Insert the disc correctly.  
• Insert the disc in the slot with the label side facing  
right.  
– Upper cases (A to Z)  
• Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on  
the disc, then leave the system turned on for a few  
hours until the moisture evaporates.  
• Press N (or CD NX on the unit) to start play.  
– Numbers (0 to 9)  
– Symbols (< > * + , – / [ ] \ _)  
Other characters may not be displayed correctly.  
Disc access takes a long time.  
• Set “CD POWER ON” by CD power manage  
function (page 15).  
Tuner  
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be  
received.  
The sound skips.  
• Wipe the disc clean (page 36).  
• Set the proper band and frequency (page 14).  
• Connect the antenna properly (page 8).  
• 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  
connect a commercially available external  
antenna.  
• 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 system, or  
placing them on separate stands. When you listen  
to a track with bass sounds at high volume, the  
speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip.  
• The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals  
along its entire length, so make sure you extend it  
fully.  
Play does not start from the first track.  
• Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both “PGM”  
and “SHUF” disappear to return to Normal Play.  
• Keep the antennas away from the system and  
other components.  
• Consult your nearest Aiwa dealer if the supplied  
AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.  
• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.  
• Set “CD POWER OFF” by CD power manage  
function (page 15).  
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If the system still does not  
operate properly after performing  
the above measures, reset the  
system as follows:  
A stereo FM program cannot be received in  
stereo.  
• Press FM MODE on the unit until “STEREO”  
appears in the display.  
Noise is heard while loading/removing a disc.  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
• Change the location of the AM antenna.  
1 Disconnect the power cord.  
2 Reconnect the power cord.  
Tape deck  
3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.  
The tape does not record or play, or there is a  
decrease in sound level.  
4 Press i-Bass and ?/1 at the same time and  
hold more than two seconds.  
• The heads are dirty. Clean them (page 37).  
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.  
Demagnetize them (page 37).  
The system is reset to the factory settings. You  
should set the settings you made, such as the  
preset stations, clock, and timer.  
The tape does not erase completely.  
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.  
Demagnetize them (page 37).  
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound  
drops out.  
• The capstans in the tape deck are dirty. Clean  
them using a cleaning cassette.  
Noise increases or the high frequencies are  
erased.  
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.  
Demagnetize them (page 37).  
The tape does not record.  
• No cassette is loaded. Load a cassette.  
• The tab has been removed from the cassette.  
Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape  
• The tape has wound to the end.  
Optional components  
There is no sound.  
• Refer to General item “There is no sound.”  
(page 32) and check the condition of the system.  
• Connect the component properly (page 30) while  
checking:  
– if the cords are connected properly.  
– if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way.  
• Turn on the connected component.  
• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with  
the connected component and start playing.  
• Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “AUX”  
The sound is distorted.  
• Set the volume of the connected component  
lower.  
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Timer  
Messages  
TIME NG!  
The Play Timer or Rec Timer start and end times are  
set to the same time.  
One of the following messages may appear or  
flash in the display during operation.  
SET CLOCK!  
CD/MP3  
The clock has not been set, therefore the timer  
setting is unavailable. Set the clock to the correct  
time, then set the timer.  
No Disc  
There is no disc in the player.  
SET TIMER!  
Reading  
You cannot select the timer function when the Play  
Timer or Rec Timer are not set.  
The system is reading TOC information of the disc.  
Some buttons are not available.  
NO STEP  
All of the programmed tracks have been erased.  
OVER  
You have reached the end of the disc while pressing  
M during playback or pause.  
Push STOP!  
You pressed PLAY MODE during playback.  
Step Full!  
You tried to program 25 or more tracks (steps).  
TUNER  
Complete!  
The preset operation ended normally.  
TAPE  
No Tab  
You cannot record the tape because the tab has been  
removed from the cassette.  
No Tape  
There is no tape in the tape deck.  
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In case color irregularity is observed  
on nearby a TV screen  
With the magnetically shielded type of speaker system,  
the speakers can be installed near a TV set. However,  
color irregularity may still be observed on the TV  
screen depending on the type of your TV set.  
Additional Information  
Precautions  
On operating voltage  
Before operating the system, check that the operating  
voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of  
your local power supply.  
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 leave the system  
turned on for about an hour until the moisture  
evaporates.  
On safety  
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power  
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall  
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.  
• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it  
is not to be used for an extended period of time. To  
disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by  
the plug. Never pull the cord itself.  
• When you move the system, take out any disc.  
If you have any questions or problems concerning your  
system, please consult your nearest Aiwa dealer.  
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system,  
unplug the system and have it checked by qualified  
personnel before operating it any further.  
Notes on discs  
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.  
Wipe the disc from the center out.  
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified  
service shop.  
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,  
commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray  
intended for vinyl LPs.  
On placement  
• 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 place the system in an inclined position.  
• Do not place the system in locations where it is;  
– Extremely hot or cold  
• Do not use discs encircled with a protection ring.  
This may cause a malfunction to the system.  
• When using discs that have glue or similar tacky  
substance on the label side of the disc or that used a  
special ink when the label was printed, there is a  
chance that the disc or label may become attached 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.  
– Dusty or dirty  
– Very humid  
– Subject to vibrations  
– Subject to direct sunlight.  
• Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on  
surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax,  
oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the  
surface may result.  
On heat buildup  
• Although the system heats up during operation, this  
is not a malfunction.  
The following types of disc should not be used:  
– Rental or used discs with attached seals where the  
glue extends beyond the seal. The perimeter of the  
seal on the disc is tacky.  
• 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 the top, side and bottom  
rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not  
touch the cabinet.  
– 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 discs.  
• To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the  
ventilation hole.  
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Cleaning the cabinet  
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not  
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or  
solvent such as thinner, benzene or alcohol.  
Specifications  
Main Unit (CX-LZX7)  
Amplifier section  
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.  
For the U.S. model  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC  
DISTORTION:  
Break off the  
cassette tab  
With 6-ohm loads, both channels driven, from  
120 – 10,000 Hz: rated 60 watts per channel  
minimum RMS power, with no more than 10%  
total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to  
rated output.  
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover  
the broken tab with adhesive tape.  
North American model:  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
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.  
60 + 60 W  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
Total harmonic distortion less than 0.05% (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, 30 W)  
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-winding  
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape  
deck.  
European model:  
DIN power output (rated): 45 + 45 W  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
60 + 60 W  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
Cleaning the tape heads  
Music power output (reference):  
100 + 100 W  
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.  
Be sure to clean the tape heads before you start 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.  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
Other models:  
The following measured at 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
DIN power output (rated): 45 + 45 W  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
60 + 60 W  
Demagnetizing the tape 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 instructions of the demagnetizing  
cassette.  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
Inputs  
AUX IN (RCA pin jacks): Sensitivity 1 V,  
impedance 47 kilohms  
Outputs  
PHONES (stereo mini jack):  
accepts headphones with  
an impedance of 32 ohms  
or more  
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SPEAKER:  
accepts impedance of  
6 ohms  
voltage 1.5 V  
Speaker (SSX-LZX7)  
Speaker system  
Speaker units  
Woofer:  
2-way, bass-reflex type  
SUB WOOFER OUT:  
12 cm dia., cone type  
5 cm dia., cone type  
6 ohms  
CD player section  
Tweeter:  
System  
Compact disc and digital  
audio system  
Nominal impedance  
Laser  
Semiconductor laser  
(λ=770 – 810 nm)  
Emission duration:  
continuous  
20 Hz – 20 kHz  
More than 90 dB  
More than 90 dB  
General  
Power requirements  
North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz  
European model:  
Korean model:  
Other models:  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
220 V AC, 60 Hz  
120 V, 220 V or  
230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Adjustable with voltage  
selector  
Frequency response  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Dynamic range  
Tape deck section  
Recording system  
Frequency response  
4-track 2-channel stereo  
100 – 10,000 Hz, using  
Sony TYPE I cassettes  
±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)  
0.1% W. RMS (NAB)  
±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)  
Power consumption  
North American model: 60 W  
European model:  
60 W  
Wow and flutter  
0.3 W (in Power Saving  
mode)  
70 W  
Other models:  
Dimensions (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls  
Amplifier/Tuner/Tape/CD section:  
Approx. 190 × 277 ×  
Tuner section  
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner  
361.4 mm  
Approx. 170 × 277 ×  
188 mm  
FM tuner section  
Speakers:  
Mass  
Tuning range  
North American model: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz  
(100-kHz step)  
Amplifier/Tuner/Tape/CD section:  
Approx. 6.2 kg  
Other models:  
87.5 – 108.0 MHz  
(50-kHz step)  
FM lead antenna  
75 ohms unbalanced  
10.7 MHz  
Speakers:  
Approx. 2.7 kg net per  
speaker  
Antenna  
Antenna terminals  
Intermediate frequency  
Supplied accessories  
Remote commander (1)  
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
AM loop antenna (1)  
FM lead antenna (1)  
Speaker pads (8)  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
Pan-American model:  
530 – 1,710 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 10 kHz)  
Speaker cables (2)  
USB cable (1)  
531 – 1,710 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 9 kHz)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
European model:  
Other models:  
531 – 1,602 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 9 kHz)  
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 antenna, external  
antenna terminal  
450 kHz  
Intermediate frequency  
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List of button locations and reference pages  
Illustration number  
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.  
r
DISPLAY wd (16, 23)  
R
R
Name of button/part  
Reference page  
Main unit  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
?/1 (power) 1 (8, 15, 26, 34)  
TAPE nN (play) 2 (17, 18,  
CD NX (play pause) 3 (11)  
z REC PAUSE/START 9 (18)  
Z CD (eject) 0 (9, 10)  
Z PUSH qd (17)  
./> (go back/go forward)  
qj (11)  
m/M (rewind/fast forward)  
qj (9, 11, 15, 17)  
P – Z  
A – O  
PHONES jack ws  
PLAY MODE ql (11, 13, 18)  
Remote sensor 8  
TREBLE control wa (20)  
TUNER BAND 4 (14, 15, 19)  
TUNING +/– qj (14, 15)  
TUNING MODE ql (14, 15)  
USB port qh (25, 30)  
BASS control w; (20)  
CD SYNC 7 (18)  
DIRECTION ql (17, 18, 19, 22)  
DISC 1 – 5 qa (10, 11, 13, 18)  
Disc slot qs (10)  
DISPLAY wd (16, 23)  
Display window 6  
FUNCTION 5 (9, 10, 13, 14, 15,  
17, 19, 26, 29, 31)  
VOLUME control qg (29)  
i-Bass qf (20, 34)  
x (stop) qk (11, 15, 17, 18)  
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qa  
wd  
ws  
wa  
w;  
ql  
qk  
qs  
qd  
qf  
qj  
qg  
qh  
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Remote control  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
A – E  
?/1 (power) 1 (8, 15, 21, 26)  
m/M (rewind/fast forward)  
7 (11, 15, 17)  
X (pause) 8 (11, 17)  
x (stop) 8 (11, 17, 18, 22)  
N (play) 8 (11, 17)  
–/+ (tuning) qh (14, 20)  
./> (go back/go forward)  
qh (9, 11, 21)  
F – Z  
ALBUM + qa (11, 13, 18)  
ALBUM – qd (11, 13, 18)  
CD qk (10, 13, 19)  
CLEAR qg (13)  
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2  
(21, 22)  
CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (9, 21,  
DISC SKIP 0 (11, 13)  
DISPLAY wa (16, 23)  
ENTER 9 (9, 13, 14, 21, 22)  
EQ qf (20)  
FM MODE 4 (16)  
FUNCTION 6 (10, 13, 14, 15,  
PLAY MODE w; (11, 13)  
REPEAT 4 (12)  
SLEEP ws (20)  
TAPE qj (17, 19)  
TUNER BAND 5 (14, 15, 19)  
TUNER MEMORY ql (14)  
TUNING MODE w; (14, 15)  
VOLUME +/– qs (21, 29)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
ws  
wa  
w;  
ql  
qk  
qj  
7
8
qh  
qg  
qf  
9
q;  
qd  
qa  
qs  
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