4-254-827-11(1) The player USB Memory Player with FM Radio Operating Instructions AZ-BS1/BS32 ©2004 Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table cloths, curtains, etc. And don't place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority. The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA (European Economic Area). Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: AIWA Model No.: AZ-RM32 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. AZ-BS1: No "pavit" AZ-BS32: AZ-RM32 (one 32-MB "pavit") NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ­ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ­ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ­ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. For the customers in the USA Owner's Record The model number is located at the rear and the serial number is located inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Aiwa dealer regarding this product. Model No. __________________________ Serial No. ___________________________ If you have any questions about this product, you may call; Aiwa Customer Information Service Center 1-800-289-2492 or http://www.us.aiwa.com/. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. 2 Table of Contents Overview What you can do with your player .............. 4 Main features ............................................... 5 B Additional information Precautions ................................................ 22 Cleaning ..................................................... 22 Troubleshooting ......................................... 23 Specifications ............................................ 25 Index .......................................................... 26 Getting started Step 1: Check the package contents. ........... 6 Step 2: Insert batteries. ................................ 7 Locating controls ......................................... 8 Basic operations Listening to music ..................................... 10 1. Insert the "pavit" into the player. ........... 10 2. Start playback. ....................................... 11 B Playback options Playing a track repeatedly (REP1) / Playing all tracks in random order (SHUF) ........ 14 B Listening to the radio Listening to the radio ................................. 15 Presetting radio stations ............................. 17 B Available features Using the stopwatch .................................. 18 Using the countdown timer ....................... 19 B Changing the settings of the player Changing the display pattern ..................... 20 Changing the backlight setting .................. 20 Changing the display language .................. 21 Before using this player, install the application software on your computer using the supplied CDROM, and send some music data to the player. 3 Overview What you can do with your player AZ-BS1/BS32 is a USB memory player with FM radio specially designed for use with a USB storage media called "pavit." You can send MP3 files on your computer to the "pavit," insert the "pavit" into the player, and carry your favorite songs anywhere. In addition to playing music data (MP3), you can listen to FM broadcasts with this player. 1 Send your favorite songs to the "pavit." Use the supplied "Music Transfer pavit Edition" software to send MP3 files from your computer to the "pavit." 2 Enjoy music anywhere with your player! What is "pavit"? The "pavit" is a compact, lightweight, new-generation USB storage media* with a large storage capacity. Although the "pavit" is dedicated to "pavit"-compatible devices, it can also be used as an external storage media for your computer, since it connects directly to the USB port, a standard interface for personal computers. * Storage media is a device that can store data, such as floppy disk, hard disk and magneto-optic disk (MO). The "pavit" complies with USB2.0 (High-Speed USB). 4 Main features · Water-resistant construction allows you to use the player in the kitchen, bathroom or at the poolside. · The player is equipped with an FM radio tuner. You can listen to FM broadcasts in addition to playing music data (MP3). · MP3 files on your computer are sent to the "pavit" by simple and easy operations using the supplied "Music Transfer pavit Edition" software. · The "pavit" connects directly to the USB port on your computer for high-speed data transfer. · You can also store a variety of data other than MP3 files in the new-generation USB storage media "pavit." · You can stand the player on the table or hang it on a wall. Notes · Music you record is limited to private use only. Any other use requires the permission of the copyright holders. · Sony is not liable for incomplete data transfer or damaged data due to problems of this product or your computer. Overview 5 Getting started Step 1: Check the package contents. Check the accessories enclosed in the package. · USB memory player with FM radio (1) · USB storage media "pavit"* (1) · CD-ROM (Music Transfer pavit Edition) (1) · FM wire antenna (1) · · · · Operating instructions for the USB Memory Player with FM Radio (this manual) Operating instructions for the application software Music Transfer pavit Edition (1) Quick start guide (1) Strap (1) * Supplied with AZ-BS32 only. For AZ-BS1, see "Optional accessories" on page 25. 6 Step 2: Insert batteries. Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries into the battery compartment as illustrated below. Getting started 2 1 Battery duration Insert with the E side first. Approximately 16 hours (continuous music data playback, with Sony LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries) When the batteries are drained, playback or radio reception stops and the power is turned off automatically. Operations of the buttons and switches may also become disabled. Even if you try to turn on the power in this state, nothing will be displayed and you cannot start playback. Also the volume of playback sound may be reduced when the battery level becomes low. Replace the batteries with new ones. When you turn on the power after replacing the batteries, playback starts from the track whose playback was interrupted by battery drain. When to change the batteries The battery level indication in the display changes as follows: Change the batteries when the battery level indication becomes " Notes ." · The indicator sections of " " roughly show the remaining battery power. One section does not always indicate one-third of the battery power. · Depending on the operating condition, the indicator sections of " " may increase or decrease. Notes on dry batteries · Do not throw batteries into fire. · Do not carry batteries with coins or other metallic objects. It can generate heat if the positive and negative terminals of the battery are accidentally contacted by a metallic object. · When the player is not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries. · If battery leakage occurs, wipe off any deposit in the battery compartment, and insert new batteries. In case the deposit adheres to you, wash it off thoroughly. · When the batteries are drained, remove the batteries from the player. 7 Locating controls Player (front/top) 34 5 6 7 8 9 12 0 qa (rear) (side) 1 PLAY MODE switch (on the rear side) 2 EXT ANT socket for FM wire antenna (on the rear side) 3 MENU button 4 PRESET button 5 TUNER button 6 Nx (PLAY/STOP)/POWER* button 7 "pavit" slot cover 8 ./> (SKIP/DOWN/UP) buttons 9 VOLUME ­/+* buttons 0 Display qa i (headphones) jack (on the lateral side) * The button has a tactile dot. 8 Display 12 3 4 5 Getting started 6 7 1 "pavit" insertion indicator : The "pavit" is inserted in the player correctly. : The "pavit" is not inserted in the player. 2 Operation status indication Displays the icon for music data playback, radio, stopwatch or countdown timer. 3 Play mode indication : Playing all tracks in random order : Playing a track repeatedly " " is displayed in the radio preset mode. 4 Volume indication Roughly shows the current volume level. 5 Battery level indication Roughly shows the remaining power of the batteries. If " " flashes, the batteries are depleted. 6 Character information display Displays the title, file name of music data, etc. During radio reception, displays the band and frequency. 7 Track number/elapsed playing time indication Displays the preset numbers in the radio preset mode. 9 Basic operations Listening to music First, send MP3 files to the "pavit" from your computer using the supplied "Music Transfer pavit Edition" software. Refer to the separate manual "Music Transfer pavit Edition" about how to send MP3 files to the "pavit." 1. Insert the "pavit" into the player. Open the "pavit" slot cover and insert the "pavit" into the "pavit" slot. When the power is turned on, the "pavit" insertion indicator " " will appear in the display. If there are no music data in the "pavit," the upper part of the "pavit" insertion indicator " " will flash. Align this projection with the groove inside the "pavit" slot. Note Do not open the "pavit" slot cover for inserting/removing the "pavit" in places under high humidity such as in the bathroom or where water might splash on the player. Also, do not touch the "pavit" with wet hands. 10 2. Start playback. Nx/POWER VOLUME ­/+ Basic operations 1 Press and hold Nx/POWER. The power is turned on, and playback starts. 2 Press VOLUME ­/+ to adjust the volume. Music data (tracks) are played in the order of the Playlist you created using "Music Transfer pavit Edition." During play mode, the track information* and elapsed playing time are displayed. Playback stops after the last track has been played. * Displayed when the track has ID3 TAG information. If the track does not have ID3 TAG information, the file name is displayed. (ID3 TAG is a format to include textual information, such as title, album name and artist name, in MP3 files.) (Continued) 11 Other operations Nx/POWER ./> VOLUME ­/+ To Go to the beginning of the next track Go to the beginning of the current track Go to the beginning of preceding tracks (track search) Go to the beginning of succeeding tracks (track search) Adjust the volume Stop playback Turn off the power Do this Press >. *1 Press .. Press . repeatedly. *1 To quickly locate the desired track, press and hold . until you find it. *2 Press > repeatedly. *1 To quickly locate the desired track, press and hold > until you find it. *2 Press VOLUME ­/+. Press and hold VOLUME ­/+ to quickly turn down or up the volume. *3 Press Nx/POWER. *4 Press and hold Nx/POWER. *1 Each time you press the button, playback proceeds to the next or previous track. *2 When the first track is reached, playback of the first track starts. *3 If you turn off the power with the volume set higher than a certain level, the volume will be lowered automatically next time you turn on the power, to prevent damage to your hearing. 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