CDCX30MP - Car stereo AIWA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CDCX30MP AIWA

© 2003 Sony Corporation Owner’s Record For your convenience, record the serial number (you will find them on the bottom side of your set) in the space provided below. Please refer to them when you contact your AIWA dealer in case of difficulty. Model No. CDC-X30MP Serial No. FM/AM Compact Disc Player

AUTOESTEREO PARA DISCO COMPACTO

CDC-X30MP POR FAVOR LEA DETALLADAMENTE ESTE MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE CONECTAR Y OPERAR ESTE EQUIPO.RECUERDE QUE UN MAL USO DE SU APARATO PODRÍA ANULAR LA GARANTÍA. 3-253-072-12(1)1 ENGLISH PRECAUTIONS

• Use only in a 12-volt DC negative-ground electricalsystem.• Disconnect the vehicle’s negative battery terminalwhile mounting and connecting the unit.• When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one with anidentical amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higheramperage rating may cause serious damage to theunit.• Do NOT attempt to disassemble the unit. Laser beamsfrom the optical pickup are dangerous to the eyes.• Make sure that pins or other foreign objects do not getinside the unit; they may cause malfunctions, or createsafety hazards such as electrical shock or laser beamexposure.• When your vehicle has been parked in direct sunlightresulting in a considerable rise in the temperatureinside, allow the unit to cool off before operating it.• Keep the volume at a level at which you can hearoutside warning sounds (horns, sirens, etc.). NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to complywith the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant toPart 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications. However, thereis no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to radio or television reception,which can be determined by turning the equipment offand on, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the following measures:– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.– Increase the separation between the equipment andreceiver.– Connect the equipment into an outlet on circuitdifferent from that to which the receiver is connected.– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TVtechnician for help. Caution The use of optical instruments with this product willincrease eye hazard. CAUTION Modifications or adjustments to this product, which arenot expressly approved by the manufacturer, may voidthe user’s right or authority to operate this product. Before operation In addition to ordinary CDs, this unit can play backany CD-R or CD-RW that contains audio titles orMP3 files. Notes
• NEVER use a CD-R or CD-RW that contains nodata or data in the wrong format.• The unit cannot play back any CD-R or CD-RW thatcontains no data or data in a format other than MP3. For more information about MP3, see page 6.• You cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW that is notfinalized*.*A process necessary for a recorded CD-R or CD-RW disc to be played on the audio CD player. Music discs encoded with copyright protection This product is designed to playback discs that conformto the Compact Disc (CD) standard.Recently, various music discs encoded with copyrightprotection are marketed by some record companies.Please be aware that among those discs, there aresome that do not conform to the CD standard and maynot be playable by this product.For installation and connections, refer to the separate“INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS”. CD Notes
• Playing a defective or dusty CD cancause dropouts in sound.• Hold CDs as illustrated.• Do NOT touch the unlabeled side.• Do NOT attach any seal, label ordata protection sheet to either side of CD.
• Do NOT expose a CD to direct sunlight or excessiveheat.• Wipe a dirty CD from the center outward with acleaning cloth.Never use solvents such as benzine or alcohol.• This unit cannot play 3-inch (8 cm) CDs.• NEVER insert a 3-inch CD contained in the adapter orany irregularly shaped CD.The unit may not be able to eject it, resulting in amalfunction.ENGLISH

• THEFT PROTECTION p. 2
• BASIC OPERATION, AUDIO AND CLOCKADJUSTMENT p. 3
• RADIO OPERATION p. 4
• CD PLAYER OPERATION p. 5
• AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT p. 9
• OTHER FUNCTIONS p. 9
• CARD REMOTE CONTROL p. 10
• TROUBLESHOOTING p. 11
• MAINTENANCE p. 11
• SPECIFICATIONS Note Some buttons are assigned two or more functions.For detailed descriptions, refer to the related pages. Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for the first time or afterreplacing the car battery, you must reset the unit.Press the reset button with a pointed object such as apencil.Front panel detachedReset button Note Pressing the reset button will erase the clock and somememorized functions. DEMO (Demonstration) mode The unit has an extra display (DEMO) mode whichdemonstrates the illumination modes of the unit. Theunit switches to DEMO mode automatically if you turnthe unit on and leave it as it is for 5 seconds after all theconnections have been completed.To cancel DEMO mode 1 During DEMO mode, press and hold Jog dial (PUSH- SOURCE) until “ILL” appears on the display. 2 Press + or - to select “DEMO”. 3 Turn Jog dial to select “OFF.” To resume DEMO mode, select “ON” in step 3.(See the illustration on page 3.) THEFT PROTECTION Take the front panel with you when leaving the car, andkeep it in the supplied carrying case. Detaching the front panel Before detaching the front panel, remove the CD toprevent possible damage to the unit. 1 Press z to remove the CD. 2 Press and hold PWR/ATT until the unit turns off. 3 Press %. (Hold the panel with one hand to prevent accidentally dropping it.) 4 Remove the panel. Attaching the front panel 1 Engage the left side of the front panel to the left catch on the unit. 2 Push the panel forward until it locks. Be sure not to press any buttons while you are attaching the panel. Note Do not touch the connector on the reverse side of thefront panel. This could cause a poor or faulty connection.3 ENGLISH BASIC OPERATION, p. 11

Turning the unit on/off

• You can turn the unit on by pressing any button on thefront panel except z and %. The unit also turns onwhen you insert a CD.
• Press and hold PWR/ATT until the unit turns off. Note Most operations described in this manual require theunit to be turned on before starting the operation,unless explicitly stated otherwise. Changing the source mode 1 Press Jog dial (PUSH-SOURCE). Pressing Jog dial (PUSH-SOURCE) cycles through source modes in the following order: F1 (F2/F3/A1/A2) → DISC* → AUX IN

• “DISC” does not appear on the display when there isno CD in the unit. Adjusting the volume 1 Turn Jog dial. “VOL (volume)” appears on thedisplay. Muting the sound 1 Press PWR/ATT briefly. “ATT ON” appears on the display. To restore volume, briefly press PWR/ATT again. Adjusting sound You can select the following modes for adjusting sounddepending on the music you listen to: BASS (lowfrequencies), TRE (high frequencies), BAL (left/right),FAD (front/rear), H-BASS (high bass)*, DSSA (DriversSound Stage Adjustment)** and BBE***.* You can reinforce the bass sound.** You can adjust sound stage and tone balance to bestserve a particular seat in the car.*** You can enhance the clarity of high-frequency sound. 1 Press SEL repeatedly to select the mode to be adjusted. Pressing SEL cycles through the modes. The selected mode appears on the display. 2 Turn Jog dial to increase or decrease the level for the selected mode (except for H-BASS, DSSA andBBE). In H-BASS mode, turn Jog dial to select 1, 2, 3 or OFF. In DSSA mode, turn Jog dial to select L (for the front left seat), R (for the front right seat) or OFF.In BBE mode, turn Jog dial to select 1, 2 or OFF.Notes• Adjust the level or select an item within 5 seconds, orthe selected mode will return to previous state.• When DSSA is activated, you cannot adjust BAL and FAD. Aligning the source levels (Source Level Adjuster)Volume may vary each time you change the sourcemode. In this case, you can align each source mode’svolume to almost the same level. 1 Press Jog dial (PUSH-SOURCE) or TU (TUNER) repeatedly to select the desired mode. 2 Press DSPL while pressing SEL. “LEVEL 0” appears on the display. 3 Turn Jog dial to adjust the level. Note Adjust the level within 5 seconds, or the selected modewill be canceled. Restoring the factory settings 1 Turn off the unit. 2 Press and hold DSPL until “LEVEL --” appears on the display. Note You can restore the factory settings only for VOL, BASS,TRE, BAL, FAD, H-BASS, DSSA and BBE, and alignedsource volume levels.Jog dial (PUSH-SOURCE)ENGLISH

Setting the beep tone 1 Turn off the unit. 2 Press and hold SEL until “BEEP” appears on the display. 3 Turn Jog dial to select ON or OFF. 4 Press SEL. Setting the clock 1 Press and hold DSPL until the clock indicator flashes on the display. 2 Press + (to set hour) or - (to set minute), and then turn Jog dial. 3 Press DSPL. Displaying the clock 1 Press DSPL. To return to the former display, press DSPL again. RADIO OPERATION Tuning in to a station (Seek/Manual Tuning)LOTU (TUNER)

Band indication** “F” means FM.“A” means AM. 1 Press TU (TUNER) repeatedly to select the desired band (F1, F2, F3, A1, or A2). 2* Press + (to move to higher frequencies) or - (to move to lower frequencies) to tune in to a station.“ST” appears on the display when an FM station isbroadcasting in stereo, and receiving conditions aregood.*Seek Tuning and Manual Tuning

• Press and hold + or - until Seek Tuning starts. The unit locates a station automatically (Seek Tuning). To stop Seek Tuning, press + or - again.

• Press + or - repeatedly to search for a desired station while increasing or decreasing the frequency step bystep (Manual Tuning).Monaural modeWhen FM signals become weak, or FM receptionbecomes poor, the unit automatically switches toMonaural mode to reduce noise.Local modeLocal mode allows you to tune in only to strong stationsduring Seek Tuning. 1 Press LO before you start seek tuning. “LO” appears on the display.To return to Distant mode, press LO again.“LO” disappears and the unit tunes in to all receivablestations. Using preset stations You must preset stations before you can tune in to astation using preset station number buttons.TU (TUNER)PS/A.ME

Preset station numberPreset station buttons 1 to 6Stereo indicatorFrequency indicationTuner indicatorLocal indicatorCD PLAYER OPERATION Playing a CD You can play CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs using theprocedure described below.SHUFREP1INT

1 Insert a CD. “DISC” appears on the display.CD play starts.If a CD is already inserted, press Jog dial (PUSH-SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD play mode.In normal play, when the last track finishes, the unitreturns to the first track and continues to play.Labeled-side upTrack number Elapsed playing timeCD indicatorJog dial (PUSH-SOURCE) Presetting stations automatically (Auto Memory) 1 Press TU (TUNER) repeatedly to select the desired band (F1, F2, F3, A1, or A2). 2 Press and hold PS/A.ME until automatic presetting starts.The unit automatically stores up to 6 stations foreach band.After completion of automatic presetting, the unittunes in to all the stations stored on the presetstation buttons in order (Preset Scan). To cancel automatic presetting, press PS/A.ME again. Checking the preset stations (Preset Scan) 1 Press PS/A.ME briefly. Each preset station will be tuned in for 5 seconds inorder. To cancel Preset Scan, press PS/A.ME again or any preset station button. Presetting stations manually (Manual Memory) 1 Press TU (TUNER) repeatedly to select the desired band (F1, F2, F3, A1, or A2). 2 Press + or - to tune in to a desired station (see “Tuning in to a station” as well for another tuningmethod). 3 Press and hold the desired preset station button until the unit beeps. Note A newly preset station replaces the station on the sameband that was previously stored on that preset stationbutton. Tuning in to a preset station 1 Press TU (TUNER) repeatedly to select the desired band (F1, F2, F3, A1, or A2). 2 Press the preset station button on which the desired station is stored.Active tuning reception control (ATRC)The unit automatically suppresses FM noise caused byvehicle movement, and maintains sound quality.

ENGLISHTo Eject a CDSkip to the next trackGo back to the beginningof the current trackEach extra press skipsbackward one extra trackLocate a specific point ina trackPress t/gr/fPress and hold r/for t/g until you findthe point. Notes

• When you play a CD that is already inserted, CD playstarts at the point where it stopped the previous time.A newly inserted CD starts from the first track.•A CD-R or CD-RW may take some time to start playingback, but this is not a malfunction.• If a CD-R or CD-RW with no data is inserted,“ERROR03” will appear on the display. The unit cannotplay such discs. Intro Play You can locate a desired track by monitoring the first 10seconds of all the tracks on a CD. 1 Press INT during CD play. “INTRO” appears on the display. 2 Press INT again when the desired track is played. The unit returns to normal CD play. One Track Repeat Play You can play a track repeatedly. 1 Press REP1 during CD play. “REP1” appears on the display. To cancel One Track Repeat Play, press REP1 again. Shuffle Play You can play all the tracks in random order. 1 Press SHUF during CD play. “SHUF” appears on the display.To cancel Shuffle Play, press SHUF again. Note During Shuffle Play, pressing r allows you to skiponly to the beginning of the current track, not to theprevious track. Before playing an MP3 The unit can play back MP3* files recorded on CD-ROMor CD-R or CD-RW. MP3 files are played in numericalthen alphabetical order. The unit starts playback fromthe files with a digit at the beginning of the filename.* An MP3 file (that has the “.mp3” extension) storesaudio data compressed using MPEG1, the audiolayer-3 file-coding scheme.Within this section, we refer to what are called “MP3 file”and “folder” in PC terminology as “track” and “album,”respectively. Notes on MP3
• MP3 tracks must be recorded on a disc in a formatcompliant with ISO 9660. Note, however, that theunit may not play such tracks in the order they wererecorded.• The maximum number of playable tracks is 512 ifthe disc was recorded in compliance with the ISO9660 level -1 standard (all names of albums andtracks must be within 12 characters).The maximum number of playable tracks is 512 ifthe disc was recorded in compliance with the ISO9660 level -2 standard (all names of albums andtracks must be within 31 characters).• The maximum allowable depth of nested albums is8, including the root album (directory).• The unit can play only tracks having a file extension“.mp3.”• If a disc contains audio tracks plus MP3 tracks, theunit only plays the audio tracks.• With multisession discs, the unit can play up to 5sessions. You cannot play an MP3 file having thesession that is not closed.• The unit may not play tracks recorded with apacket-writing utility.• When playing a track converted with a bit rate of8 kbps or VBR (variable bit rate), Intro playbackmay not work properly.•A non-MP3 track that has the “.mp3” file extensionis not played. ENGLISH 6Notes on indications in the display
• The following characters are displayed:- uppercase letters: A to Z- numerals: 0 to 9 - symbols: space, ", %, ', ∗, +, comma, -, period, /, <, =, >, @ and _.• Lowercase letters (“a” to “z”) are displayed as uppercaseletters (“A” to “Z”).• Symbols such as (, ), [, ], { and } are displayed as “<“ or“>”.• Characters which cannot be displayed are shown as“∗”.• Up to 32 characters are displayed for the name of analbum or a track.• When playing MP3 files, the elapsed playing timedisplayed may not be correct.• To display up to 30 characters for a track name or anartist name, ID3TAG version 1.x is required.• Up to 64 characters of information created with ID3TAG version 2.x can be displayed.• When playing MP3 files that have tags created with ID3TAG version 2.4, noise may be heard. Notes on creating MP3 discs
• Create MP3 tracks with a sampling frequency of44.1 kHz and a fixed bit rate of 128 kbps.• Do not record non-MP3 files on discs for MP3. To play tracks in the order they were recorded 1 Use writing software capable of recording MP3 tracks in numerical and alphabetical order. For detailson using the software, refer to the operatinginstructions supplied with the software. 2 Use only one album. (Do not create a subalbum within an album.) 3 Include a two- or three- digit number at the beginning of each track name so that the tracks will be playedin order.Example of recommended name structure:01XXXXX.mp302XXXXX.mp303XXXXX.mp304XXXXX.mp305XXXXX.mp3Avoid using the following name structure:1XXXXX.mp35XXXXX.mp310XXXXX.mp315XXXXX.mp320XXXXX.mp3(The tracks shown above will be played in wrongorder, i.e., “1,” “10,” “15,” “20,” and “5.”) Playing an MP3 track SHUF REPREP1INTEJECTzALBUM

• If scanning of CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW does notfinish within 2 minutes, “CANCEL TO EJECT KEY” or“NO MUSIC” appears depending on the complexity ofthe folder tree.• If there are no tracks on the disc, “NO MUSIC” appears.• Some discs may not play if non-MP3 files are containedin the disc.

ENGLISH Total number of albumsTotal number of tracksCD-ROM indicatorAlbum indicatorAfter scanning, the total number of albums and tracks appears on the display, then the unit automatically starts playing the disc from the first track of the first album. Each time the track is changed, this display appears and remains for about 5 seconds. After playing the track, the unit plays the next track of the same album. After playing all the tracks of the album, the unit plays the first track of the next album. Note If a disc is already inserted, press Jog dial (PUSH- SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD Play mode to start MP3 track play. To skip tracks and albums To change the display mode Press DSPL. Pressing DSPL cycles through the displays in the following order: elapsed playing time

• album name ("AL", album number and folder name)

• track name* ("TR", track number and file name)

• ID3 tag information ("TG" and track name)

• ID3 tag information ("TG" and artist name)

• ID3 tag information ("TG" and album name)

• elapsed playing time

• If there is no name on the track, “NO TR. NAME” appears. Intro Play You can locate a desired track by monitoring the first 10 seconds of all the tracks on the disc. 1 Press INT during MP3 track play. “INTRO” appears on the display. 2 Press INT again when the desired track is played. The unit returns to the normal MP3 track play. Note The unit scans all the tracks on the disc in order without sorting by album. Album Repeat Play You can play an album repeatedly. 1 Press REP during MP3 track play. “REP” appears on the display. To cancel Album Repeat Play, press REP again. One Track Repeat Play You can play a track repeatedly. 1 Press REP1 during MP3 track play. “REP 1” appears on the display. To cancel One Track Repeat Play, press REP1 again. Shuffle Play You can play all the tracks in the current album in random order. 1 Press SHUF during MP3 track play. “SHUF” appears on the display. To cancel Shuffle Play, press SHUF again. Notes

• During Shuffle Play, pressing r allows you to skip only to the beginning of the current track, not to the previous track.

• If you select one of the play modes mentioned above (Intro Play, Album Repeat Play, One Track Repeat Play, or Shuffle Play mode), the mode indication corresponding to the selected play mode (INTRO, REP, REP1, or SHUF) appears. ENGLISH

Track number Album number File format of the track Elapsed playing time

Eject a disc Skip to the next track Go back to the beginning of the current track Each extra press skips backward one extra track Locate a specific point in a track Skip to the next album Skip to the previous album Press

Changing the key illumination color You can choose blue or red as the key illumination color. 1 Press and hold Jog dial (PUSH-SOURCE) until “ILL” appears on the display. 2 Turn Jog dial to select “1 (for blue)” or “2 (for red)”. Setting the dimmer of the display 1 Press and hold SEL until “DIMMER” appears on the display. 2 Turn Jog dial to select “0 (bright)” or “1 (dimmed)”. Displaying the VU level indicator 1 Turn off the unit. 2 Press and hold PS until “VU” appears in the display. 3 Turn Jog dial to select “ON” (level indicators appear) or “OFF” (level indicators disappear). 4 Press PS. Jog dial (PUSH-SOURCE)AUX jackJog dial (PUSH-SOURCE) AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT Listening to a cassette/MD/MP3 portable player or other equipment You can listen to equipment connected to the unit. Referto the operating instructions for the correspondingequipment for more detailed information.Be sure to remove inserted CDs to prevent possibledamage to the unit before connecting the equipment. 1 Connect a cassette/MD/MP3 portable player or other equipment to the unit’s AUX jack (3.5 mm dia.). 2 Press Jog dial (PUSH-SOURCE) repeatedly until “AUX IN” appears on the display.

ENGLISHCARD REMOTE CONTROL Names of parts 1 TUNER button2 CD button 3 AMS (Auto music sensor) r button 4 AMS (Auto music sensor) t button 5 PS (preset) button6 TUNING UP/DOWN buttons7 VOLUME +/- buttons Preparations A lithium battery is installed in the remote control at thefactory.Before you use the remote control, be sure to removethe insulating sheet by simply pulling it out. Replacing the battery 1 Insert the tip of a pointed object A into the hole B and pull out the battery holder to remove the lithiumbattery (CR2025).Remote control (back)Battery holder 2 Install a new lithium battery (CR2025) with the ) side facing up in the battery holder. 3 Push the battery holder into the unit until it clicks. Note When the infrared receptor on the main unit is exposedto direct sunlight, it may not respond to signals from theremote control.CAUTION• Lithium battery (CR2025) for the remote controlReplace the battery with Hitachi Maxell, Panasonic orSony Part No. CR2025 only. Use of another batterymay present a risk of fire or explosion.The battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge,disassemble or dispose of in fire.• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Ifswallowed, consult a doctor immediately.• To prevent a short circuit, never pinch the battery withpliers, etc.Remote control (back)Insulating sheet ENGLISH 10TROUBLESHOOTING Error code In the following cases the corresponding error codeindication appears. Follow the suggestions below tosolve such problems.ERROR03 Focus error. Check that the CD is loadedproperly (right side up, etc.), and the CDcontains valid data. Reset button If a CD does not operate properly, press the reset buttonwith a pointed object such as a pencil, etc. Note that allyour settings will be erased if this button is pressed.Reset button MAINTENANCE Cleaning the front panel Wipe the surface with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquidcleaners or aerosol cleaners. Cleaning the connector The connector needs to be cleaned occasionally. Wipethe surface of the connector with a cotton swab slightlymoistened with alcohol. Back of the front panel SPECIFICATIONS RADIO SECTION (FM) Frequency Range: 87.5 MHz – 108 MHzUsable Sensitivity: 12.7 dBf50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: 17.2 dBfIF Rejection: 100 dBFrequency Response: 30 Hz – 15,000 HzS/N Ratio: 70 dBStereo Separation: 35 dB at 1 kHzAlternate Channel Selectivity: 98 dBCapture Ratio: 3 dB (AM) Frequency Range: 530 kHz – 1,710 kHzUsable Sensitivity: 30 µV (30 dB) CD SECTION Frequency Response: 17 Hz – 20 kHz +0/–3 dBDynamic Range: More than 92 dBChannel Separation: More than 60 dBS/N Ratio: More than 90 dBWow/Flutter: UnmeasurableMP3 Decoding: MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 AUDIO SECTION Max. Power Output: 45 W × 4 channels AUX input Input sensitivity (load impedance) AUX: 300 mV(10 kΩ) GENERAL Power-Supply Voltage: 14.4 V (11 to 16 Vallowable), DC, negative groundLoad Impedance: 4 ΩTone Control:Bass ± 10 dB at 100 Hz, Treble ± 10 dB at 10 kHzPreamp Output Voltage (load impedance): 2.2 V(10 kΩ) Installed size: 182 (W) × 53 (H) × 155 (D) mm

(D) inches)Supplied Accessory: Carrying case (1)

Dimensions: Approx. 33 (W) × 85 (H) × 7.5 (D) mm

/8 (H) × /16 (D) inches)Weight: Approx. 20 g (0.7 oz.) (including battery)• Specifications and external appearance are subject tochange without notice due to product improvement.The word “BBE” and the “BBE symbol” are trademarksof BBE Sound,Inc.Under licence from BBE Sound,Inc.

FRANÇAIShttp://www.aiwa.com/ Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand LIMITED WARRANTY Aiwa Strategic Accounts Partnership Inc. (“Aiwa”) warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product is free of defects in material and workmanship at the time of purchase. WARRANTY PERIODS During the applicable LABOR warranty period, Aiwa will pay labor and service charges for the repair of defects or, at its option, will replace a defective product with a new or remanufactured equivalent product. During the applicable PARTS warranty period, Aiwa will supply at no charge new or rebuilt replacement parts in exchange for defective parts. However, after the LABOR warranty period, all labor and service charges are your responsibility. Replacement parts are warranted for the remainder of the original PARTS warranty period. The LABOR and PARTS warranty periods for your product are listed below. All warranty periods commence with the purchase date. LABOR PARTS Car Audio 1 year 1 year WHO PERFORMS AIWA’S WARRANTY? Aiwa’s warranty obligations must be performed by an Aiwa Authorized Service Center. For the name of the Aiwa Authorized Service Center nearest to you call toll free 1-800-289-2492 (1-800-BUY-AIWA).

To obtain warranty performance, you must take the product, or deliver the product freight prepaid, to an Aiwa Authorized Service Center. If shipped, the product must be packaged so that it is protected from possible shipping damage. You must pick up the product when warranty performance is completed or, if you choose, and the product was received by the Service Center during the LABOR warranty period, the repaired product will be returned to you freight prepaid. You must present to the Service Center, or include with your shipment, a dealer’s bill of sale, or other original evidence, showing the date and place of purchase and describing the product purchased. Be sure to include your return address and daytime telephone number where you can be reached should the need arise.

WHAT THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER

This warranty does not cover (1) products purchased outside of the U.S.A.; (2) product set-up, adjustment of controls, repair of antenna systems outside the unit; (3) removal or reinstallation, batteries, carrying case, AC adapters and other accessories packaged with the product; (4) defects occurring after purchase due to repair or service other than by an Aiwa Authorized Service Center, product modification, accident, misuse, abuse, or negligence; or (5) reception problems caused by signal conditions, or cable or antenna systems outside the unit. This warranty will not apply if the serial number of the unit has been altered or removed. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY REMEDY. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE PARTS WARRANTY PERIOD. IN NO EVENT SHALL AIWA BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PRODUCT. Some states do not allow limitations o n how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. IF YOU NEED HELP: For the latest in Product Information, Parts, Service Center listings and F.A.Q. information visit us on the web at www.us.aiwa.com or call 1-800-BUY-AIWA. For further Aiwa information, please call 1-800-BUY-AIWA. Visit us on the Internet at www.us.aiwa.com D 455724401