AIWA BMZ-K1 Operating Instructions - Page 3

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 cord (mains lead), pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the component, unplug the stereo system and have the component checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop. On placement • Place the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up the unit. • Do not place the unit in an inclined position. • Do not place the unit in locations where it is; - Extremely hot or cold - Dusty or dirty - Very humid - Vibrating - Subject to direct sunlight. On heat buildup •Although the unit heats up during operation, this is not malfunction. • Place the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the unit. If you continuously use this unit at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom rises considerable. To avoid burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet. 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 CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. • When you move the system, take out any discs. Notes on discs •Playable discs on this unit are Audio CDs (CDs), CD-R/ CD-RW with audio data (CD-R/RW) and CD-R/CD-RW with MP3 files (MP3-CDs). •Discs recorded on CD-R/RW drives may not be played back because of scratches, dirt., recording condition or the drive's characteristics. •CD-R/RW discs which are not finalized at the end of recording cannot be played back. •Do not attach adhesive label, etc. to either side of a CD-R/ RW disc, as doing so may cause malfunction. •Do not load an unrecorded CD-R/RW disc. The disc may be damaged. •Do not insert 8-cm (3-inch) discs. Those discs cannot be played on this unit. Moreover, if you insert the discs of that size forcibly, you may not be able to eject it. •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. •DVD, SACD, CD-ROM and VCD cannot be played on this unit. Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies 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. If you have any questions or problems concerning your stereo system, please consult your nearest Aiwa dealer. TABLE OF CONTENTS PREPARATIONS 4 PARTS AND CONTROLS 5 ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE OPERATION .......... 8 SOUND ADJUSTMENTS 9 CD OPERATIONS 10 MP3-CD OPERATIONS 13 TUNER OPERATIONS 15 TIMER OPERATIONS 16 CONNECTING A PERSONAL COMPUTER .... 18 REFERENCE 21 En 3