AIWA XPR238
Owner's Manual

Highlighted letters in the text of this manual correspond to the illustrations.

HOLD switch � E

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PRECAUTIONS

XP-R237
COMPACT DISC PLAYER

AC ENGLISH

� Do not use the unit in places which are extremely hot, cold, dusty or humid. In particular, do not use or keep the unit in following places.

To maintain good performance

Release HOLD. � a When not using the unit, set HOLD to the hold position. � b Accidentally pressed buttons will not function. If ePLAY/PAUSE is pressed while HOLD is set to the HOLD position, �HOLd� flashes in the display.

Turning the power on � E
Press ePLAY/PAUSE. Power is turned on and playback starts. � Pressing BAND also turns the power on.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
8C-HC5-932-01 020130AMK-U-S Printed in China

� in a high humidity area such as a bathroom � near a heater � in an area exposed to direct sunlight (e.g., inside a parked car, where it can become extremely hot) � near sources of strong magnetism, such as televisions, speakers, or magnets � where there is a lot of movement or vibration, such as on a car dashboard or an unstable shelf � Do not open the battery compartment with wet hands. � Wipe the unit thoroughly before inserting batteries and after use. � Do not soak the unit in water. � Before connecting the AC adaptor or the headphones etc., be sure to confirm the power is off.

Note
�Err� appears on the display in the following cases: �When you try to play the unit without a disc in the disc compartment. �When you play a disc placed upside-down or a defective disc.

Standby mode � E
When an operation finishes, the unit goes into standby mode until the auto power off function automatically turns off the power. To enter standby mode, press e PLAY/PAUSE to start playback, then press sSTOP/OFF/CHARGE.

OWNER�S RECORD
For your convenience, record the model number and the serial number (you will find it inside the battery compartment of your set) in the space provided below. Please refer to them when you contact your Aiwa dealer in case of difficulty. Model No. Serial No. XP-R237

For safety
� Use the supplied AC adaptor. � Do not attempt to disassemble the unit. Laser rays from the optical pickup are dangerous to the eyes. � Make sure that pins or other foreign object do not get inside the player. � Take care not to drop the unit or subject it to strong shocks. � To keep dust from the pickup lens, keep the disc compartment lid closed after use. Never touch the lens. � If you hear no sound when playing a disc, DO NOT turn the volume up high because music could suddenly start at high volume. Turn the volume control to the lowest level before starting playback and slowly turn it up to the desired level.

Turning the power off � E
Press sSTOP/OFF/CHARGE in standby mode. � Pressing sSTOP/OFF/CHARGE in tuner mode also turns the power off. � If no new operations are done within 30 seconds from the end of last operation, the power is turned off automatically. (Auto power off function)

F

Adjusting the sound � F

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 circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. � Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Connect the supplied headphones to the PHONES/LINE OUT jack. An amplified speaker system can be connected instead to enjoy the CD sound.

Volume
Turn VOLUME to adjust the volume level.

Notes on listening with the headphones
� Listen at moderate volumes to avoid hearing damage. � Do not wear the headphones while driving or cycling. It may create a traffic hazard. � You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations, such as walking, jogging, etc. � Wear them properly; L is left, R is right.

DSL
Press DSL for more powerful sound and deeper bass. DSL lights up. Press DSL again to return to normal playback.

PLAYBACK � G
1 Release HOLD. 2 Press ePLAY/PAUSE. Playback starts from the first track. a track number b elapsed playing time

Note on condensation
If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, it may result in condensation on the pickup lens and malfunction or playback difficulties. Should this occur, leave the unit for a few hours, then try playback again.

USING ON DRY CELL BATTERIES � A
CAUTION
Modifications or adjustments to this product, which are not expressly approved by the manufacturer, may void the user�s right or authority to operate this product. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Open the battery compartment and insert two size AA (LR6) alkaline batteries with the 0 and 9 marks correctly aligned.

Basic operation

G

Battery replacement
The battery indicator in the display changes first from to , then to according to the remaining power of the batteries. Replace the batteries when lights. If the unit remains in use after lights, �Lo-bAtt� appears and operation stops.

To stop To pause To search for the beginning of a track To locate a desired passage

Press sSTOP/OFF/CHARGE. Press ePLAY/PAUSE. To resume, press it again. Press r or t. Keep r or t pressed. Release the button at the start of desired passage.

Battery life (using alkaline batteries LR6)

Display during playback � H
Press ENTER/DISPLAY repeatedly during playback. With each press, the display changes as follows. 1 Track display and elapsed playing time (normal display) 2 Track display and remaining playing time of the track in play 3 Remaining number of tracks and remaining playing time

A

The setting of the E�A�S�S switch 48 12

Battery life Approx. 38 hours Approx. 32 hours

Battery life may vary depending on conditions of use.

If the cover of the battery compartment comes off � B Notes on dry cell batteries
� Make sure that the 0 and 9 marks are correctly aligned. � Do not mix different types of batteries, or an old battery with a new one. � To prevent the risk of electrolyte leakage or explosions, never recharge the batteries, apply heat to them, or take them apart. � When not using the batteries, remove them to prevent needless battery wear. � If liquid leaks from the batteries, wipe thoroughly to remove.

Note
� When the total remaining time of the programmed tracks is 100 minutes or over, the time is not displayed. � When the alarm is set, the remaining time of the alarm is displayed between 1 and 2.

Resume function � H
Set HOLD to RESUME. �RESUME� appears, and you can start playback from the point where you stopped playback by pressing sSTOP/OFF/CHARGE. When the resume function is on, all-track repeat is selected automatically. To cancel resume play, set HOLD to OFF.

B

USING ON RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES � C
� Be sure to use size AA Ni-Cd 1.2 V 700 mAh rechargeable batteries, which are commercially available. � Be sure to read the instructions of the purchased rechargeable batteries before use. � When using on rechargeable batteries for the first time, charge them until the battery indicator goes out. � Before charging the batteries, close the disc compartment. You cannot charge the batteries while it is open. 1 Insert the optional rechargeable batteries with the 0 and 9 marks correctly aligned. 2 Connect the AC adaptor. 1 to DC 5~6 V jack 2 to a wall outlet 3 Keep s STOP/OFF/CHARGE pressed for about 2 seconds to start charging. �C-on� appears and the battery indicator blinks. When charging is completed, �OFF� flashes a few times, and the battery indicator goes out. Recharging exhausted batteries takes about 6 hours. After charging, disconnect the AC adaptor.

Note
� Resume play may start at a point up to about 30 seconds behind or ahead of the stopped point. Resume play may not operate if you stopped within the last 30 seconds of the final track. � Resume play will be canceled if you open the disc compartment. If the unit is turned off, resume play will not be canceled. In this case, be sure to set HOLD to OFF before changing discs.

H

Random/Repeat play � H
Press MODE repeatedly to change the play mode as follows. 1 : one-track repeat 2 : all-track repeat 3 RNDM/ : random repeat 4 RNDM: random 5 normal playback

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Note
You cannot go back to the previous track by pressing r during random play.

Time to recharge the batteries
Recharge the batteries when lights. If the unit remains in use after lights, �Lo-bAtt� appears and the current operation stops.

Force charging
When recharging stops after only few minutes or the batteries cannot be fully recharged, press sSTOP/OFF/CHARGE while pressing MODE to force charging. � Do not activate the force charging on the unit when there is no battery inserted or when dry cell batteries are inserted. Doing so may cause malfunction.

To stop charging
Press sSTOP/OFF/CHARGE during charging.

Time to replace the batteries
Replace the batteries with new ones if they lost their capability to charge fully.

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The product you have purchased can be powered by nickel cadmium batteries which are recyclable. At the end of their useful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of these batteries into your municipal waste stream. Please call 1-800-289-2492 for information on how to recycle these batteries.

ATTENTION:

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USING ON AC HOUSE CURRENT
Connect the supplied AC adaptor in the same way as when recharging the batteries. During operation on AC house current, all of the battery indicators turn off.

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BEFORE PLAYBACK
Inserting a disc � D
1 Slide the OPEN switch to open the disc compartment. 2 Place a disc in the center with the label side facing up. 3 Close the disc compartment.

To remove the disc
Hold the disc at its edge and pick it up while pressing the pivot gently.

Note
� The unit may not play a CD-R/RW disc that is recorded on personal computers or some kinds of CD-R/RW recorders because of differences in recording platforms. � Do not attach any adhesive label to either side (the recordable side or the labeled side) of a CD-R/RW disc. It may cause malfunction.