Aiwa Stereo System XR EM220 User Manual

4-253-637-11(4)  
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  
 
Table of Contents  
Viewing information about the disc in the  
(European model XR-EM550  
Recording your favorite CD tracks on a  
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Discs that this system cannot  
play  
How to use this manual  
• The instructions in this manual are for model  
XR-EM550, XR-EM330 and XR-EM220.  
Check your model number by looking at the  
front panel. In this manual, XR-EM550 is  
used for illustration purposes unless stated  
otherwise. Any difference in operation is  
clearly indicated in the text, for example,  
“XR-EM550 only”.  
• CD-ROMs  
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in  
the following formats:  
– music CD format  
– MP3 format that conforms to ISO 9660  
Level 1/Level 2, Joliet or Multi Session  
1)  
2)  
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,  
card, heart).  
• 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.  
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.  
• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape,  
or a sticker still left on it.  
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  
8 characters in the name, no more than 3 characters  
in the extension “.MP3”) and in capital letters.  
Folder names can be no longer than 8 characters.  
There can be no more than 8 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.  
Playable discs  
You can play back the following discs on this  
system. Other discs cannot be played back.  
List of playable discs  
Format of discs  
Disc logo  
Audio CDs  
For Joliet in the expansion format (file and folder  
names can have up to 16 characters) make sure of  
the contents of the writing software, etc.  
2) Multi Session  
CD-R/CD-RW  
(audio data/MP3 files*)  
This is a recording method that enables you to add  
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. This unit supports up to  
10 sessions.  
* XR-EM550/XR-EM330 only.  
CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD  
data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks  
in session 2. This unit supports up to 10 sessions.  
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 extension  
“.MP3”.  
• If the disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is  
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc, and  
MP3 sessions are played back without sound.  
• If the disc begins with an MP3 session, it is  
recognized as an MP3 disc, and CD-DA  
sessions are played back without sound.  
• The playback range of an MP3 disc is  
determined by the tree structure of files  
produced by analyzing of the disc.  
• Attempting to play non-MP3 format files that  
have the extension “.MP3” may result in noise  
or malfunction.  
• With formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and  
2, folder names or file names may not be  
displayed correctly.  
• The following discs take a longer time to start  
playback.  
• A disc with a mixed CD format will be  
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc.  
– 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.  
Right speaker  
Left speaker  
1
2
3
4
FM lead antenna  
AM loop antenna  
1 Connect the speakers.  
2 Connect the FM and AM antennas.  
Connect the right and left speaker cords to  
the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.  
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect  
it.  
Gray (3)  
L
#
#
Plug type A  
AM loop antenna  
Black (#)  
Insert this portion  
R
3
AM  
SPEAK  
ER  
IMPE  
U
D
ANC  
E
SE 6-16  
ANTENN  
A
Extend the FM lead  
antenna horizontally  
FM 75  
CO  
AXI  
AL  
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Plug type B  
4 Connect the power cord to a wall  
outlet.  
AM loop antenna  
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.  
AM  
ANTENN  
Inserting two R6 (size AA)  
batteries into the remote  
A
FM  
CO  
75  
AXIAL  
Extend the FM lead  
antenna horizontally  
Plug type C  
AM loop antenna  
AM  
Note  
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.  
ANTENN  
A
Extend the FM lead  
antenna horizontally  
FM  
CO  
75  
AXIAL  
Tip  
When the remote no longer operates the system,  
replace both batteries with new ones.  
North American models:  
Connect using the white side  
Other models:  
Connect using the brown side  
Note  
To prevent noise pickup, keep the antennas away from  
the system and other components.  
3 For models with a voltage selector, set  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local  
power line voltage. The voltage  
selector is located at the bottom of the  
apparatus.  
Refer to the print on your system’s  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available  
settings.  
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Setting the clock  
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.  
1
2
3
Press ?/1 to turn on the system.  
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
Press ./> repeatedly to set the  
hour.  
4
5
Press ENTER.  
Press ./> repeatedly to set the  
minute.  
6
Press ENTER.  
The clock starts working.  
To adjust the clock  
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
2 Press ./> until “CLOCK” appears,  
then press ENTER.  
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6  
above.  
Note  
The clock is not displayed in Power Saving Mode  
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Playing a disc  
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play  
CD/MP3 – Play  
Loading a disc  
You can play audio CDs and discs with MP3  
audio tracks.  
MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on XR-  
EM220.  
1
Press OPEN on the unit.  
2
Place a disc with the label side up on  
the CD compartment.  
Track number  
Playing time  
1
2
Press CD to switch the function to CD.  
Press PLAY MODE in stop mode  
repeatedly until the mode you want  
appears.  
3
Press OPEN on the unit again to close  
the lid of the CD compartment.  
Notes  
Select  
To play  
• Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this  
may cause malfunction.  
No display  
(Normal Play)  
The tracks on the disc in  
original order.  
• Keep the lens on the CD player clean and do not  
touch it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged and  
the CD player will not operate properly.  
ALBM*  
(Normal Play)  
All MP3 audio tracks in the  
album on the disc in original  
order.  
When playing a non-MP3  
disc, Album Play performs  
the same operation as  
Normal Play.  
SHUF  
(Shuffle Play)  
All tracks on the disc in  
random order.  
ALBM SHUF*  
(Shuffle Play)  
All MP3 audio tracks in the  
album on the disc in random  
order.  
When playing a non-MP3  
disc, Album Shuffle Play  
performs the same operation  
as Shuffle Play.  
PGM  
(Program Play)  
The tracks on the disc in the  
order you want them to be  
* XR-EM550/XR-EM330 only.  
3
Press N (or CD/NX on the unit).  
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Other operations  
Playing repeatedly  
— Repeat Play  
To  
Do this  
Stop play  
Pause  
Press x.  
Press X (or CD/NX on the unit).  
Press again to resume play.  
You can play all the tracks or a single track on a  
disc repeatedly.  
Select a track  
Press ./> repeatedly.  
MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on XR-  
EM220.  
Select an album Press ALBUM +/– repeatedly  
of MP3* after step 2.  
Find a point in a Keep pressing m/M during  
Press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly  
during playback until “REP” or “REP 1”  
appears.  
track  
playback and release it at the  
desired point.  
Remove a disc  
Press OPEN on the unit.  
REP: For all the tracks on the disc up to five  
times.  
* XR-EM550/XR-EM330 only.  
REP 1: For a single track only.  
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.  
To cancel Repeat Play  
Press REPEAT repeatedly until both “REP” and  
“REP 1” disappear.  
Note  
• When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the  
audio 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.  
When you select “REP 1”, that track is repeated  
endlessly until “REP 1” is canceled.  
• Do not save unnecessary albums or audio tracks  
other than MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP3  
listening. We recommend that you do not save other  
types of audio tracks or unnecessary albums on a disc  
that has MP3 audio tracks.  
• An album that does not include an MP3 audio track  
is skipped.  
• Maximum album number: 150 (including root  
album)  
• The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks that can  
be contained on a single disc is 255.  
• Playback is possible up to 8 levels.  
• MP3 audio tracks are played back in the order that  
they are recorded on the disc.  
• 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.  
• When playing back an MP3 audio track, the playback  
elapsed time indication may differ from the actual  
time in the following cases.  
– When you play back a VBR (variable bit rate)  
MP3 audio track  
– When you perform Fast Forward or Rewind  
(Manual Search)  
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Other operations  
Creating your own  
program  
To  
Do this  
Cancel Program  
Play  
Press PLAY MODE in stop  
mode repeatedly until both  
“PGM” and “SHUF” disappears.  
— Program Play  
Erase the program Press CLEAR in stop mode.  
Each time you press the button, a  
track is cleared from the end of  
the program.  
You can make a program of up to 25 steps.  
You can synchro record the programed tracks  
onto a cassette tape (page 16).  
MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on XR-  
EM220.  
Add a track to the Perform steps 3 and 4 in stop  
end of the program mode.  
1
2
Press CD to switch the function to CD.  
Tips  
• The program you made remains after Program Play  
finishes. To play the same program again, press N  
(or CD/NX on the unit). However, the program is  
cleared when you open the CD compartment.  
• “– –.– –” appears if the total program time exceeds  
100 minutes, if you select a track whose number is 21  
or over, or when you programed an MP3 audio track.  
Press PLAY MODE in stop mode  
repeatedly until “PGM” appears.  
3
Press ./> repeatedly until the  
desired track number appears.  
Selected track number Total playing time  
(including selected  
track)  
For XR-EM550 and XR-EM330 only:  
When programing an MP3, press ALBUM  
+/– repeatedly to select the album, then  
press ./> repeatedly until the  
desired track number appears.  
4
Press ENTER on the remote.  
The track is programed.  
The program step number appears,  
followed by the last programed track  
number and total playing time.  
5
6
To program additional tracks, repeat  
steps 3 and 4.  
Press N.  
Program Play starts.  
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7
Repeat steps 3 through 6 to preset  
other stations.  
Tuner  
Tip  
Press x to stop scanning.  
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.  
Manual tuning preset  
You can manually tune in and store the radio  
frequency of the desired stations.  
1
2
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to  
select “FM” or “AM”.  
Automatic tuning preset  
Press TUNING MODE on the unit  
repeatedly until “AUTO” and  
“PRESET” disappear from the display.  
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.  
3
Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit)  
repeatedly to tune in the desired  
station.  
1
2
3
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to  
select “FM” or “AM”.  
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until  
“AUTO” appears in the display.  
4
5
Press TUNER MEMORY.  
Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit)  
repeatedly to select the desired preset  
number.  
Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit).  
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.  
6
7
Press ENTER.  
Repeat steps 3 through 6 to preset  
other stations.  
If “TUNED” does not appear and the  
scanning does not stop  
Other Operations  
To  
Do this  
Set the frequency of the desired radio  
station as described in steps 2 and 3 of  
Tune in a station  
Follow the procedure described  
with a weak signal in “Manual tuning preset”  
4
Press TUNER MEMORY.  
Set another station After step 4, press +/– (or  
to the existing  
preset number  
TUNING +/– on the unit)  
repeatedly to select the preset  
number you want to store the  
station.  
A preset number flashes. Perform steps 5  
and 6 while the preset number flashes.  
Preset number  
5
6
Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit)  
repeatedly to select the desired preset  
number.  
Press ENTER.  
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To change the AM tuning interval  
(except for European model)  
Listening to the radio  
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 power by pressing ?/1. While  
holding TUNING +, press ?/1. When you  
change the interval, all the AM preset stations  
are initialized. To reset the interval, repeat the  
same procedure.  
You can listen to a radio station either by  
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning  
in the station.  
Listening to a preset station  
— Preset Tuning  
Note  
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first  
You cannot change the setting in Power Saving Mode.  
Tips  
1
2
3
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to  
select “FM” or “AM”.  
• The preset stations are retained for about half a day  
even if you disconnect the power cord or if a power  
failure occurs.  
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until  
“PRESET” appears in the display.  
• To improve the reception, adjust the supplied  
antennas or connect an external antenna.  
Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit)  
repeatedly to select the desired preset  
station.  
Listening to non-preset radio  
station  
— Manual Tuning  
1
2
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to  
select “FM” or “AM”.  
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until  
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from  
the display.  
3
Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit)  
repeatedly to tune in the desired  
station.  
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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 until “MONO” appears. There will be no  
stereo effect, but the reception will improve.  
• Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO”  
appears in step 2 above, then press +/– (or TUNING  
+/– on the unit). The frequency indication changes  
and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station  
(Automatic Tuning).  
(European model XR-EM550 only)  
What is the Radio Data  
System?  
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting  
service that allows radio stations to send  
additional information along with the regular  
program signal. This tuner offers convenient  
RDS features like station name. RDS is  
available only on FM stations.*  
• To record the radio programs, use manual recording  
• You can change the display into the clock display  
(for 8 seconds) by pressing DISPLAY.  
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 name* t Frequency t Clock display  
* If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the  
station name may not appear in the display.  
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Playing a tape  
Tape – Play  
You can use TYPE I (normal).  
Loading a tape  
For model XR-EM550  
1
2
Press Z PUSH on the unit.  
1
Press TAPE to switch the function to  
TAPE.  
Load a recorded/recordable tape into  
the cassette holder.  
2
Press N (TAPE/nN on the unit).  
With the side  
you want to  
play/record  
facing  
Press N (or TAPE/nN on the unit)  
again to play the reverse side.  
Tips  
forward.  
• 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.  
• If j” is selected, the tape deck stops  
automatically after repeating the sequence five times.  
For other models  
1
Press TAPE to switch the function to  
TAPE.  
2
Press N (TAPE/N on the unit).  
Other operations  
To  
Do this  
Stop play  
Pause  
Press x.  
Press X. Press again to resume  
play.  
Fast-forward or Press m/M.  
rewind  
Remove a tape  
Press Z PUSH on the unit in stop  
mode.  
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For other models  
1
2
Load a recordable tape.  
Tape – Recording  
Load a CD you want to record.  
Recording your favorite  
CD tracks on a tape  
For XR-EM330 only:  
When you want to record an album from an  
MP3 disc, be sure to press PLAY MODE to  
select ALBM, then use ALBUM +/– to  
select the desired album before proceeding.  
— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording  
You can record a whole CD on a tape.  
You can use TYPE I (normal).  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
3
4
Press CD SYNCHRO.  
“SYNC” and “REC” appear.  
The tape deck stands by for recording and  
the CD player pauses for playback.  
For model XR-EM550  
1
2
Load a recordable tape.  
Press z REC PAUSE/START.  
Load a CD you want to record.  
Recording starts.  
When the recording is completed, the CD  
player and the tape deck stop automatically.  
When you want to record an album from an  
MP3 disc, be sure to press PLAY MODE to  
select ALBM, then use ALBUM +/– to  
select the desired album before proceeding.  
To stop recording  
Press x.  
3
Press CD SYNCHRO on the unit.  
To record a disc by specifying  
track order  
“SYNC”, “REC” and “N” (or “n”)  
appear.  
The tape deck stands by for recording and  
the CD player pauses for playback.  
You can record only your favorite CD tracks  
using Program Play. Between steps 2 and 3,  
perform steps 1 to 4 of “Creating your own  
4
5
Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select  
g” to record on one side or “h” (or  
j”) to record on both sides.  
Press TAPE/nN repeatedly to select  
the recording side.  
If you select both sides recording or front  
side recording, press TAPE/nN until  
N” appears. If you record on the reverse  
side, press TAPE/nN again until “n”  
appears.  
6
Press z REC PAUSE/START.  
Recording starts.  
When the recording is completed, the CD  
player and the tape deck stop automatically.  
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For other models  
Recording on a tape  
manually  
1
2
Load a recordable tape.  
Select the desired source to record.  
• TUNER: To record from this system’s  
tuner.  
— Manual Recording  
• CD: To record from this system’s CD  
player.  
You can record just the portions you like from a  
CD on a tape. You can also record a radio  
program.  
• MD: To record from the optional  
component connected to the MD jacks.  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
3
4
Press z REC PAUSE/START.  
For model XR-EM550  
“REC” appears and the tape deck stands by  
for recording.  
1
2
Load a recordable tape.  
Select the desired source to record.  
Press z REC PAUSE/START, then start  
playing the desired source to record.  
• TUNER: To record from this system’s  
tuner.  
Recording starts.  
• CD: To record from this system’s CD  
player.  
Other operations  
• MD: To record from the optional  
component connected to the MD jacks.  
To  
Do this  
Stop recording  
Press x.  
Pause recording Press z REC PAUSE/START.  
3
Press z REC PAUSE/START.  
“REC” flashes and “N” appears and the  
tape deck stands by for recording.  
Tip  
For recording from a CD, you can press ./> to  
select tracks during recording pause mode (after step 3  
and before step 4).  
4
5
Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select  
g” to record on one side or “h” (or  
j”) to record on both sides.  
Press TAPE/nN repeatedly to select  
the recording side.  
If you select both sides recording or front  
side recording, press TAPE/nN until  
N” appears. If you record on the reverse  
side, press TAPE/nN again until “n”  
appears.  
6
Press z REC PAUSE/START, then start  
playing the desired source to record.  
Recording starts.  
Note  
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.  
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Sound Adjustment  
Timer  
Adjusting the sound  
Falling asleep to music  
— Sleep Timer  
You can adjust the bass and treble to enjoy more  
powerful sound.  
You can set the system to turn off after a certain  
time, so that you can fall asleep to music.  
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.  
Generating a more dynamic  
sound  
Press SLEEP repeatedly.  
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  
Press i-Bass on the unit.  
To cancel the i-Bass, press i-Bass on the unit  
again.  
Adjusting the bass and treble  
* The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or  
after the current CD or tape finishes playing.  
You can adjust the bass and treble.  
Other operations  
1
Press EQ (or BASS/TREBLE on the  
unit) repeatedly to select “BASS” or  
“TREBLE”.  
To  
Press  
Check the  
SLEEP once.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
BASS y TREBLE  
Press ./> (or TUNING +/– on the  
unit) repeatedly to adjust the level  
while “BASS” or “TREBLE” appears.  
remaining time**  
Change the time SLEEP repeatedly to select the  
to turn off  
time you want.  
Cancel Sleep  
Timer function  
SLEEP repeatedly until “OFF”  
appears.  
2
**You cannot check the remaining time if you select  
“AUTO”.  
Note  
Do not set to “AUTO” during Synchro Recording on a  
tape.  
Tip  
You can use Sleep Timer, even if you have not set the  
clock.  
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Other operations  
Waking up to music  
— Play Timer  
To  
Do this  
Cancel the timer/  
activate the timer/  
check the setting  
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER  
SELECT and “SELECT”  
appears.  
You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make  
sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the  
2 Press ./>repeatedly  
until “PLAY”, “REC” or  
“TIMER OFF” 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.  
Notes  
• CD: Load a disc. To start from a specific  
track, make a program (see “Creating  
• TAPE: Load a tape (see “Playing a tape”  
• If you use Play Timer and Sleep Timer at the same  
time, 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).  
• TUNER: Tune in a radio station (see  
• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset  
time, Play Timer will not be activated.  
• You cannot use the optional component connected to  
the MD jacks as sound sources for Play Timer.  
• You cannot activate Play Timer and Rec Timer at the  
same time.  
2
3
4
Adjust the volume.  
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
Press ./> repeatedly until  
“PLAY” appears, then press ENTER.  
“ON TIME” appears and the hour  
indication flashes.  
5
Set the time to start playing.  
Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour,  
then press ENTER.  
The minute indication flashes.  
Press ./> repeatedly to set the  
minute, then press ENTER.  
6
7
Set the time to stop playing following  
the same procedure as step 5.  
Press ./> repeatedly until the  
desired sound source appears.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
t
y
T
TUNER  
CD  
t
T
TAPE  
8
9
Press ENTER.  
The start time, the stop time and the sound  
source, then the original display returns.  
Press ?/1 to turn off the system.  
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For other models  
Timer recording radio  
programs  
1
Tune in the preset radio station (see  
— Rec Timer  
2
3
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
Press ./> repeatedly until “REC”  
appears, then press ENTER.  
To timer record, you must first preset the radio  
“ON TIME” appears and the hour  
indication flashes.  
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.  
4
5
Set the time to start recording.  
For model XR-EM550  
Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour,  
then press ENTER.  
1
Tune in the preset radio station (see  
The minute indication flashes.  
Press ./> repeatedly to set the  
minute, then press ENTER.  
2
3
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
Set the time to stop recording following  
the same procedure as step 4.  
Press ./> repeatedly until “REC”  
appears, then press ENTER.  
Rec Timer settings and the desired station  
appear, then the original display returns.  
“ON TIME” appears and the hour  
indication flashes.  
6
7
Load a recordable tape.  
4
5
Set the time to start recording.  
Press ?/1 to turn off the system.  
Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour,  
then press ENTER.  
Other operations  
To  
The minute indication flashes.  
Press ./> repeatedly to set the  
minute, then press ENTER.  
Do this  
Cancel the timer/  
activate the timer/  
check the setting  
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER  
SELECT and “SELECT”  
appears.  
Set the time to stop recording following  
the same procedure as step 4.  
2 Press ./> repeatedly  
until “PLAY”, “REC” or  
“TIMER OFF” appears, then  
press ENTER.  
Rec Timer settings and the desired station  
appear, then the original display returns.  
6
7
Load a recordable tape and press  
TAPE (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to  
switch the function to TAPE.  
Change the setting Start over from step 1.  
Notes  
• If you use Rec Timer and Sleep Timer at the same  
time, Sleep Timer has priority.  
Press DIRECTION on the unit  
repeatedly to select “g” to record on  
one side or “h” (or “j”) to record  
on both sides.  
• Do not operate the system from the time the system  
turns on until the recording starts (about 15 seconds  
before the preset time).  
8
Press TAPE/nN on the unit  
repeatedly to select the recording side.  
• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset  
time, Rec Timer will not be activated.  
• The volume is reduced to minimum during  
recording.  
If you select both sides recording or front  
side recording, press TAPE/nN on the  
unit until “N” appears. If you record on  
the reverse side, press TAPE/nN on the  
unit again until “n” appears.  
• You cannot activate Play Timer and Rec Timer at the  
same time.  
9
Press ?/1 to turn off the system.  
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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.  
When a disc with MP3 audio tracks is loaded,  
you can also check the information recorded on  
disc, such as the titles.  
The clock display can be turned off to minimize  
the amount of power consumed during standby  
(Power Saving Mode).  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the  
system is off until the clock display  
disappears.  
Checking the remaining time  
and titles (CD/MP3)  
To cancel Power Saving Mode  
Press DISPLAY while the system is off. Each  
time you press the button, the display switches  
as follows:  
Clock display* y No display (Power Saving  
Mode)  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly during Normal  
Play.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
Current track number and elapsed playing time  
t Current track number and remaining time or  
“– –.– –”* t Remaining time of the disc or  
“– –.– –”* t Track title (disc with MP3 audio  
tracks** only) t Album name* t Clock  
display  
* The clock is displayed only if you set the clock.  
Tips  
• The ?/1 indicator lights up even in Power Saving  
Mode.  
• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving  
Mode.  
* – –.– –appears when you select a CD track whose  
number is 21 or over, or when you select an MP3  
audio track (XR-EM550/XR-EM330 only).  
Note  
You cannot perform the following operations in Power  
Saving Mode.  
**When you play back a track with an ID3 tag, the ID3  
tag appears. The ID3 tag displays only the track title  
information.  
– setting the clock  
– changing the AM tuning interval  
Checking the total playing  
time and titles (CD/MP3)  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly in stop mode.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
TOC display* or total number of albums on the  
disc** or total track number of the current  
album** t Album name** t Clock display  
* TOC = Table of Contents; displays current disc  
number, total number of tracks on the disc and total  
playing time of the disc  
**For discs with MP3 audio tracks, album titles may  
not be displayed depending on the play mode (XR-  
EM550/XR-EM330 only).  
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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.  
From the audio output  
jacks of an optional  
analog component  
Optional analog component  
A MD jacks  
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an  
optional analog component (MD deck, etc.) to  
Recording audio from a  
connected component  
these jacks. You can then listen to the sound  
from the component.  
1 Connect audio cords.  
2 Start recording manually.  
Listening to audio from a  
connected component  
1 Connect audio cords.  
See the illustration above.  
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD”  
appears.  
Start playing the connected component.  
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Sound comes from one channel, or  
unbalanced left and right volume.  
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.  
• Connect the supplied speakers.  
Troubleshooting  
Problems and remedies  
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 line.  
Should you encounter a problem with your  
system, do the following:  
1 Make sure the power cord and speaker  
cords are correctly and firmly connected.  
The timer cannot be set.  
2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting  
checklist below and take the indicated  
corrective action.  
• Set the clock again (page 8).  
The timer does not function.  
• Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote to  
set the timer and light up “c PLAY” or “c REC”  
in the display (pages 19 and 20).  
If the problem persists after doing all of the  
above, consult your nearest AIWA dealer.  
• Check the timer setting and set the correct time  
(pages 19 and 20).  
When the ?/1 indicator flashes  
Immediately unplug the power cord and  
check the following items.  
• Cancel Sleep Timer function (page 18).  
• Make sure the clock is correctly set.  
The color on the TV screen is irregular.  
• 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.  
• Move the speakers farther away from the TV 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.  
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-  
circuited?  
• 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.  
Speakers  
Sound comes from one channel, or the left  
and right volumes are unbalanced.  
• Check the speaker connections and placement.  
CD/MP3 player  
The sound drops out.  
• The lens is dirty. Clean it with a commercially  
available blower.  
General  
“– –:– –” appears in the display.  
• A power interruption has occurred. Set the clock  
Play does not start.  
• Eject the disc and check whether a disc is loaded.  
• Wipe the disc clean (page 27).  
• Replace the disc.  
There is no sound.  
• Press VOLUME + on the remote repeatedly (or  
turn VOLUME on the unit clockwise).  
• Make sure the headphones are not connected.  
• Check the speaker connections (page 6).  
• Load the disc that this system can play (page 4).  
• Load the disc correctly.  
• Load the disc with the label side up.  
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• 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.  
connect a commercially available external  
antenna.  
• The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals  
along its entire length, so make sure you extend it  
fully.  
• Press N (or CD/NX on the unit) to start play.  
The sound skips.  
• Keep the antennas away from the system and  
other components.  
• Wipe the disc clean (page 27).  
• Replace the disc.  
• Consult your nearest AIWA dealer if the supplied  
AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.  
• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.  
• 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.  
A stereo FM program cannot be received in  
stereo.  
• Press FM MODE until “STEREO” appears in the  
display.  
Play does not start from the first track.  
• Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both “PGM”  
and “SHUF(FLE)” disappear to return to Normal  
Play.  
Tape deck  
The tape does not record or play, or there is a  
decrease in sound level.  
MP3 audio track cannot be played back (XR-  
EM550/XR-EM330 only).  
• The heads are dirty. Clean them (page 28).  
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.  
Demagnetize them (page 28).  
• XR-EM220 does not play MP3 audio.  
• Recording was not performed according to the  
ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 format, or Joliet in  
the expansion format.  
The tape does not erase completely.  
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.  
Demagnetize them (page 28).  
• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension  
“.MP3”.  
• The data is not stored in MP3 format.  
• Discs containing tracks other than MPEG1, 2  
Audio Layer-3 files cannot be played.  
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 (page 28).  
MP3 audio tracks take longer to play back than  
others (XR-EM550/XR-EM330 only).  
• 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.  
Noise increases or the high frequencies are  
erased.  
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.  
Demagnetize them (page 28).  
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 album and track organization structure is  
very complex.  
The album title, track title and ID3 tag do not  
appear correctly (XR-EM550/XR-EM330 only).  
• Use a disc that conforms with ISO 9660 Level 1,  
Level 2, or Joliet in the expansion format.  
• The tape has wound to the end.  
Optional components  
Tuner  
There is no sound.  
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be  
received.  
• Refer to General item “There is no sound.”  
(page 23) and check the condition of the system.  
• Connect the component properly (page 22) while  
checking:  
• Set the proper band and frequency (page 12).  
• Connect the antenna properly (page 6).  
• 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  
– if the cords are connected properly.  
– if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way.  
• Turn on the connected component.  
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• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with  
the connected component and start playing.  
• Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD” appears  
Messages  
One of the following messages may appear or  
flash in the display during operation.  
The sound is distorted.  
• Set the volume of the connected component  
lower.  
CD/MP3  
NO DISC  
There is no disc in the player.  
If the system still does not  
operate properly after performing  
the above measures, reset the  
system as follows:  
NO STEP  
All of the programed tracks have been erased.  
OVER  
You have reached the end of the disc while pressing  
and holding M during playback or pause.  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
1 Disconnect the power cord.  
STEP FULL  
You tried to program 26 or more tracks (steps).  
2 Reconnect the power cord.  
PUSH STOP  
3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.  
You pressed PLAY MODE during playback.  
4 Press x, ?/1 and turn volume to the left at  
the same time.  
The system is reset to the factory settings. You  
should set the settings you made, such as the  
preset stations, clock, and timer.  
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.  
Timer  
SET CLOCK  
You tried to select the timer with the clock not set.  
PUSH SELECT  
You tried to set the clock or timer during timer  
operation.  
SET TIMER  
You tried to select the timer when Play Timer or Rec  
Timer are not set.  
TIME NG  
Play Timer or Rec Timer start and end times are set  
to the same time.  
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Other  
INVALID  
You pressed an invalid button.  
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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.  
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.  
• 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.  
• The voltage selector is located at the bottom of the  
apparatus.  
Notes on discs  
On safety  
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.  
• 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.  
Wipe the disc from the center out.  
• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,  
commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray  
intended for vinyl LPs.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified  
service shop.  
On placement  
• Do not place the system in an inclined position.  
• Do not place the system in locations where it is;  
– Extremely hot or cold  
– Dusty or dirty  
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.  
– 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.  
– 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.  
On heat buildup  
• Although the system heats up during operation, this  
is not a malfunction.  
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.  
• 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.  
• To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the  
ventilation hole.  
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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.  
Specifications  
Main unit  
Amplifier section  
Break off the  
cassette tab  
XR-EM220  
DIN power output (rated): 8 + 8 W  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
10 + 10 W  
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover  
the broken tab with adhesive tape.  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
Music 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.  
18 + 18 W  
Inputs  
MD (phono jacks):  
Sensitivity 450 mV,  
impedance 47 kilohms  
Outputs  
PHONES:  
Accepts headphones with  
an impedance of 8 ohms or  
more  
Accepts impedance of 6 to  
16 ohms.  
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.  
SPEAKER:  
XR-EM330  
European model:  
Cleaning the tape heads  
DIN power output (rated): 11 + 11 W  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
15 + 15 W  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
Music power output (reference):  
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.  
25 + 25 W  
Demagnetizing the tape heads  
Other models:  
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.  
The following measured at AC 230 V or AC 120 V, 50/  
60 Hz  
DIN power output (rated): 11 + 11 W  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
15 + 15 W  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
Inputs  
MD (phono jacks):  
Sensitivity 450 mV,  
impedance 47 kilohms  
Outputs  
PHONES:  
Accepts headphones with  
an impedance of 8 ohms or  
more  
SPEAKER:  
Accepts impedance of 6 to  
16 ohms.  
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XR-EM550  
Tape deck section  
European model:  
XR-EM220  
DIN power output (rated): 20 + 20 W  
Recording system  
Frequency response  
4-track 2-channel, stereo  
50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),  
using Sony TYPE I  
cassettes  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
25 + 25 W  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
Music power output (reference):  
Wow and flutter  
±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)  
0.1% W. RMS (NAB)  
±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)  
38 + 38 W  
XR-EM330  
Other models:  
The following measured at AC 230 V or AC 120 V, 50/  
60 Hz  
DIN power output (rated): 20 + 20 W  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
25 + 25 W  
Recording system  
Frequency response  
4-track 2-channel, stereo  
50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),  
using Sony TYPE I  
cassettes  
±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)  
0.1% W. RMS (NAB)  
±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)  
Wow and flutter  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
XR-EM550  
Inputs  
MD (phono jacks):  
Recording system  
Frequency response  
4-track 2-channel, stereo  
50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),  
using Sony TYPE I  
cassettes  
Sensitivity 450 mV,  
impedance 47 kilohms  
Outputs  
PHONES:  
Accepts headphones with  
an impedance of 8 ohms or  
more  
Wow and flutter  
±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)  
0.1% W. RMS (NAB)  
±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)  
SPEAKER:  
Accepts impedance of 6 to  
16 ohms.  
Tuner section  
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner  
CD player section  
XR-EM220  
Laser  
FM tuner section  
Tuning range  
Antenna  
Antenna terminals  
Intermediate frequency  
87.5 – 108.0 MHz  
FM lead antenna  
75 ohms unbalanced  
10.7 MHz  
Semiconductor laser  
(λ=780 nm)  
Emission duration:  
continuous  
20 Hz – 20 kHz  
AM tuner section  
Frequency response  
XR-EM330  
Laser  
Pan-American model:  
530 – 1,710 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 10 kHz)  
Semiconductor laser  
(λ=780 nm)  
Emission duration:  
continuous  
20 Hz – 20 kHz  
531 – 1,710 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 9 kHz)  
Frequency response  
XR-EM550  
Laser  
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)  
Semiconductor laser  
(λ=780 nm)  
Emission duration:  
continuous  
20 Hz – 20 kHz  
Frequency response  
531 – 1,602 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 9 kHz)  
Antenna  
AM loop antenna, external  
antenna terminal  
450 kHz  
Intermediate frequency  
continued  
29GB  
 
Speaker  
XR-EM220  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
Approx. 164 × 230.5 × 266  
mm incl. projecting parts  
and controls  
Speaker system  
Full Range, bass-reflex  
type  
Speaker units  
Woofer:  
Nominal impedance  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
Mass  
10 cm dia., cone type  
6 ohms  
Approx. 140 × 230.5 × 145  
mm  
XR-EM550:  
XR-EM330:  
XR-EM220:  
Approx. 4.1 kg  
Approx. 3.5 kg  
Approx. 3.4 kg  
Mass  
Approx. 1.4 kg net per  
speaker  
Supplied accessories  
Remote Commander (1)  
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
AM loop antenna (1)  
FM lead antenna (1)  
XR-EM330  
Speaker system  
Full Range, bass-reflex  
type  
Speaker units  
Woofer:  
Nominal impedance  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
10 cm dia., cone type  
6 ohms  
Approx. 140 × 230.5 × 145  
mm  
Mass  
Approx. 1.4 kg net per  
speaker  
XR-EM550  
Speaker system  
Speaker units  
Woofer:  
Tweeter:  
Nominal impedance  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
2-way, bass-reflex type  
10 cm dia., cone type  
4 cm dia., cone type  
6 ohms  
Approx. 140 × 230.5 × 181  
mm  
Mass  
Approx. 1.8 kg net per  
speaker  
General  
Power requirements  
European model:  
Korean model:  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
220 V AC, 60 Hz  
Australian model:  
Taiwanese model:  
Mexican model:  
Argentine model:  
Other models:  
230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
120 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
220 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
110 – 120 V or 220 – 240 V  
AC, 50/60 Hz  
Adjustable with voltage  
selector  
Power consumption  
XR-EM550:  
67 W  
0.3 W (in Power Saving  
Mode)  
XR-EM330:  
XR-EM220:  
50 W  
0.3 W (in Power Saving  
Mode)  
35 W  
0.3 W (in Power Saving  
Mode)  
30GB  
 
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 wa (14, 21)  
R
R
Name of button/part Reference page  
Main unit  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
?/1 (power) 1 (7, 19, 20, 25)  
.m/M> (skip back/  
skip forward, rewind/fast  
P – Z  
A – O  
3)  
3)  
PHONES jack qf  
PLAY MODE 8 (9, 11, 16)  
Remote sensor 3  
TUNER/BAND qj (12, 13)  
TUNING +/– qh (12, 13, 18)  
TUNING MODE 8 (12, 13)  
VOLUME 9 (19, 23, 25)  
ALBUM +/– qg (10, 11, 16)  
BASS/TREBLE 5 (18)  
Cassette compartment qa  
CD SYNCHRO qd (16)  
DIRECTION 8 (15, 16, 17)  
DISPLAY w; (14, 21)  
Display window 2  
forward) qh (10, 11, 15)  
4)  
m/M (rewind/fast forward)  
qg (10, 15)  
2)  
4)  
./> (go back/go  
forward) qh (10, 11)  
x (stop) 7 (10, 16, 17, 25)  
z REC PAUSE/START qs (16,  
i-Bass 6 (18)  
OPEN (CD open/close) 4 (10)  
CD/NX (play/pause) qk (10,  
1) XR-EM220/XR-EM330 only.  
2) XR-EM550 only.  
1)  
TAPE/N (play) ql (15)  
2)  
TAPE/nN (play) ql (15, 16,  
3) XR-EM550/XR-EM330 only.  
4) XR-EM220 only.  
Z PUSH (tape open/close) q;  
1
2
3 4  
5
6
7
8
9
w;  
ql  
qk  
qj  
qh  
qg  
0
qa  
qf  
qdqs  
31GB  
 
 
Remote control  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
A – O  
P – Z  
?/1 (power) 1 (7, 19, 20, 25)  
m/M (rewind/fast forward)  
./> (go back/go forward)  
x (stop) 8 (10, 16, 17, 25)  
X (pause) 8 (10, 15)  
N (play) 8 (9, 11, 20)  
+/– (tuning) qf (12, 13)  
ALBUM +/– qa (10, 11, 16)  
CD qh (9, 11)  
CLEAR qd (11)  
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2  
CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (8, 19,  
DISPLAY ql (14, 21)  
ENTER 9 (8, 11, 12, 19, 20)  
EQ qs (18)  
PLAY MODE qk (9, 11, 24)  
REPEAT 4 (10)  
SLEEP w; (18)  
TAPE qg (15)  
TUNER/BAND 5 (12, 13)  
TUNER MEMORY qj (12)  
TUNING MODE qk (12, 13)  
VOLUME +/– 0 (19, 23)  
FM MODE 4 (13, 24)  
FUNCTION 6 (22, 24)  
XR-EM550/XR-EM330  
w;  
XR-EM220  
w;  
1
1
ql  
qk  
qj  
qh  
qg  
qf  
ql  
qk  
qj  
qh  
qg  
qf  
2
3
4
5
6
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
7
8
qd  
qs  
9
qd  
qs  
9
*
0
*
0
qa  
* Button does not function with this model.  
Sony Corporation Printed in China  
 

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