Sony CDX-R3310 User Manual

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

2-515-510-11 (1)

Operating Instructi on s Mode d’emploi

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bot tom of the unit. Record these numbers in the spa ce provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this produc t.

Model No.

For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. En ce qui concerne l’installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel

d’installation/raccordement fourni.

Serial No.

CDX-R3310

US FR

CDX-R30M

Welcome !

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Thank you for purchas in g t hi s Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the following functions .

• CD playback: You can play CD-DA (also containi ng CD TEXT*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3 files also containing Multi Session (page 13)) and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format (page 14)).

Type of dis c s Label on the disc

CD-DA

MP3

AT RAC CD

• Radio receptio n: –You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1,

FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2).

–BT M (Best Tuning Memory) function: the

unit selects strong sig nal stations and store s them.

–You can assign a name to each rad io station,

store it in memory , and display station names on the list.

• Optional unit operation You can also control op tional CD/MD changers, in addition to playing with this unit.

* A CD TEXT disc is a CD-DA that includes

information such as disc, artist and track name.

About this manual

This manual explains the functions of 2 units, CDX-R3310 and CDX-R30M. The table below shows the differen ces between the 2 units. It is also de scribed in each section (example, “CDX-R30M only”).

CDX-R3310 CDX-R30M

Card remote commander RM-X151(supplied)

Frequency select switch z Marine remote

commander RM-XM10 (optional)

Warning

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.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this produc will increase eye hazard.

Warning if your car’s ignition has no

ACC position

After turning the ignition off, be sure to press

and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display

disappears.

Otherwise, the display does not turn off and

this causes battery drain.

CDX-R30M only

This label is located on the bottom of the chassis.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

DEMO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Inserting the disc in the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Ejecting the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Card remote commander RM-X151 . . . . . . 6

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Radio

Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . 8

Storing manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Receiving a station through a list

— list-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Other functions

Changing the sound settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting the sound characte ri stics

— BAL/FAD/SUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting the equalizer curve — EQ3 . . . . 9

Labeling a station/disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Adjusting setup items — SET . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

CD/MD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Card remote commander RM-X114 . . . . . 11

Rotary commander RM-X4S . . . . . . . . . . 12

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

About ATRAC CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

The “XM Ready” logo indicates that this product will control a Sony XM tuner module (sold separately). Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for details on the XM tuner module. For instructions on XM tuner operation, please refer to the XM tuner module’s included instruction manual.

SonicStage and its logo are trademarks of So ny Corporation. A TRA C, ATRA C3, ATRA C3plus and their logos are trademarks of So ny C or poration.

Getting Started

Detaching the front panel

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or chan gi ng the connections, you must reset the unit. Detach the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.

RESET button

Note

Pressing the RESET button will er ase the clock setting and some stored contents.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

1 Press and hold (SEL).

The setup display appears.

2 Press (SEL) repeatedly until “CLOCK-

ADJ” appears.

3 Press (DSPL).

The hour indication flashes.

4 Press the volume +/– button to set the

hour and minute.

To move the digital in d ication, press (DSPL).

5 Press (SEL).

The clock starts and the next setup display appears.

6 Press and hold (SEL).

The setup is complete.

To display the clock, press (DSPL). Press (DSPL) again to return to the p revious displ ay.

With the card remote commander

In step 4, to set the hour and minute, press M or m.

You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft.

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without detaching the front panel, the caution alarm will sound for a few seconds. The alarm will only sound if the built-in amplifier is used.

1 Press (OFF).

The unit is turned off.

2 Press , then pull it off towards you.

(OFF)

Notes

• Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front panel and display window.

• Do not subject the front panel to heat/high temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray.

Tip

When carrying the front panel, use the supplied front panel case.

Attaching the front panel

Engage part A of the front panel with part B of the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into position until it clicks.

DEMO mode

When the unit is turned off, the clock is displayed first, then demonstration (DEMO) mode starts the demonstration display.

To cancel the DEMO mod e, set “DEMO-OFF” in setup (page 10) while the unit is turned off.

Note

Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.

Inserting the disc in the unit

1 Open the shutter.

Ejecting the disc 1

Open the shutter.

2 Insert the disc label side up.

Playback starts.

3 Close the shutter.

2 Push down the shutter until it clicks.

Click

The disc is ejected.

Notes

• While ejecting or inserting the disc, do not close the

shutter. The disc may be caught and damaged.

• The disc may be ejected if you open the shutter

forcefully.

Tip

The disc can be played with the shutter opened or closed.

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit

12 3 4 5 6 78

ATT OFF

OPEN

SEEK

DSPL

DIM

SOURCE MODE

–

GP/DISC

123456

SEL

SHUF

REP BTM

SENS

EQ3

CAT

LISTSCRL

SEEK

CDX-R30M

9 0 qaqs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql

Card remote commander RM-X151

(CDX-R3310 only)

7 0 w;

OFF

SOURCE

DSPL

132

465

SEL

VOL

ATT

MODE

2 qs

–

SCRL

+ –

Refer to the pages listed for details. The corresponding butt ons on t h e card remote commander control the same functions as those on the unit.

a Volume +/– button

To adjust volume.

b ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

c DSPL (display)/DIM (d i mmer) butto n

4, 8, 10

To change display items (pre ss); change the display brightnes s ( pr ess and hold).

d OPEN shutter, disc slot (located behind

the shutter) 5

e Display window f EQ3 (equalizer) button 9

To select an equalizer type (XPLOD , VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, NEWAGE, ROCK, CUSTOM or OFF).

g OFF button

To power off/stop the source.

h SEEK +/– button

Radio: To tune in stati ons automatical ly (press); f ind a station manuall y (press and hold). CD: To skip tracks (press); skip tra c ks continuously (press, then press again within about 1 second and hol d) ; fast-forward/ reverse a track (press and hold).

i (front panel release) button 4 j SOURCE button

To power on/change th e source (Radio/CD/

MD*

k MODE button 8, 11

To select the radio band (FM/AM)/select t he

unit*

l SEL (select) button 4, 9, 10

To select items.

m RESET button (located behind the front

panel) 4

n Frequency select switch (located on the

bottom of the un i t ) (CDX-R30M only ) See “Frequency sel ect switch” in the supplied installation/connections manual.

o Number buttons

Radio: To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold). CD/MD* (1)/(2): GP*

/DISC*2 –/+

To skip groups (press); skip groups continuously (press and hold).

(3): REP 8 (4): SHUF 8

p SENS/BTM button 8

To improve weak re ception: LOCAL/MONO (press); start the BTM function (press and hold).

q SCRL button 8

To scroll the display item.

r LIST/CAT*

button 9, 11

To list up.

s Receptor for the card remote

commander

The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit.

t < (.)/, (>) buttons

To control radio/CD, the same as (SEEK) +/– on the unit. (For det ai l s of other operations, see “With the card remote commander” on each pages.)

u VOL +/– button

To adjust volume.

v M (+)/m (–) buttons

To control CD, the same as (1)/(2) –/+ on the unit. (For details of other operations, see “With the card remote commander” on each pages.)

w Number buttons

To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold).

*1 When an MD changer is connect ed. *2 When a CD/MD changer is connected. *3 When an MP3/AT R AC CD is played an d a c h an g er

is not connected. If the changer is connected, the operation is different, see page 11.

*4 When the XM tuner is connected.

Note

If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first.

Tip

For details on how to replace the battery, see “Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander” on page 14.

For details on connecti ng to a CD/MD changer, see page 11.

Radio

Storing and receiving stations

Display items

A Source B Track number/Elapsed playing time,

Disc/artist name, Group number* Group name, Track name, Text information*

*1 Group number is displayed only when the group is

changed.

*2 When playing an MP3, ID3 tag is displayed and

when playing a ATRAC CD, text information written by SonicStage, etc is displayed.

To change display items B, press (DSPL); scroll display items B, press (SCRL) or set “A.SCRL-ON” (page 10).

Note (CDX-R30M only)

When an ATRAC CD is played on the unit, optional RM-XM10 may not display track numbers after 512 correctly. However, this is not a malfunction.

Tip

Displayed item will differ, depending on the disc type and recorded format. For details on MP3, see page 13; ATRAC CD, see page 14.

, Clock

Repeat and shuffle play

During playback, press (3) (REP) or

(4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting app ears.

Select To play

REP-TRACK track repeat edly . REP-GP* group repeatedly. SHUF-GP* group i n random order. SHUF-DISC disc in random order.

* When an MP3/ATRAC CD is played.

To return to normal play mode, select “REPOFF” or “SHUF-OFF.”

Caution

When tuning in stat i ons while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.

Storing automatically — BTM 1

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TUNER” appears.

To change the band, pr es s (MODE) repeatedl y. You can select fr om FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2.

2 Press and hold (BTM) until “BTM”

flashes.

The unit stores stations in orde r of frequency on the number buttons. A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Storing manually 1

While receiving the statio n th at you want to store, press and hold a number button ((1) to (6)) until “MEM” appears.

The number button indication appears in the display.

Note

If you try to st or e a no t her s t at io n o n t he same n um be r button, the previous stored station will be replaced.

Receiving the stored stations 1

Select the band, then press a number button ((1) to (6)).

With the card remote commander

To select preset stations, press M or m.

Tuning automatically 1

Select the band, then press (SEEK) +/– to search for the station.

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat this procedure until the desired station is received.

Tip

If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold (SEEK) +/– to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) +/– repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning).

Receiving a station through a list — list-up

Yo u can list up the frequency or th e name. For details on labeling a s ta tion, see page 10.

1 Select the band, then pre ss (LIST).

The frequency or station name appears.

2 Press (LIST) repeatedly until the

desired station appea rs.

After 5 seconds, the unit returns to normal reception mode.

3 Press (SEEK) +/– to recei ve t he

station.

With the card remote commander

In step 2, to select the station, press M or m.

Other functions

Changing the sound settings

Adjusting the sound characteristics — BAL/FAD/SUB

You can adjust the balance, fa d er, and subwoofer volume.

1 Press (SEL) repeatedly until “BAL, ”

“FAD” or “SUB” appears.

The item changes as follows:

LOW*

t MID*1 t HI*1 t

BAL (left -right) t FAD (front-rear) t SUB (subwoofer volume)*

*1 When EQ3 is activated (page 9). *2 When the audio output is set to “SUB”

(page 10). “A TT” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can be adjusted up to 20 steps.

2 Press the volume +/– button

repeatedly to adjust the sel ected item.

After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

Note

Adjust within 3 seconds of selecting the item.

With the card remote commander

In step 2, to adjust the selected item, press <, M, , or m.

Adjusting the equalizer curve — EQ3

You can adjust and store the equalizer settin gs for different tone ranges.

1 Select a source, then press (EQ3)

repeatedly to select the EQ3 type.

2 Press (SEL) repeatedly until “LOW,”

“MID” or “HI” appears.

3 Press the volume +/– button

repeatedly to adjust the sel ected item.

The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps, from –10 dB to +10 dB.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the equalizer curve.

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To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press and hold (SEL) before the setting is complete. After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

With the card remote commander

In step 3, to adjust the selected item, press <, M, , or m.

Labeling a station/disc

3 Press the volume +/– button repeat edly to

select the nam e you want to delete.

4 Press and hold (SEL).

The name is deleted. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to delete other names.

5 Press and hold (LIST).

The unit returns to normal play/reception mode.

With the card remote commander

In step 3, to select the name, press M or m.

When you receive a station, or play a disc in a CD changer with the CUSTOM FILE function, you can label each st at i on/ di sc with a custom name up to 8 characters (Station Memo/Disc Memo). If you label a station/disc, the name appears on the list (page 9 or 11).

1 While receiving a station or playing a

disc that you want to label, press and hold (LIST).

2 Press the volume +/– button

repeatedly until the desired char acter appears.

To move the digital indication, press (SEL).

A y B y C ... y 0 y 1 y 2 ... y + y – y ... y (blank space) y A

Repeat this opera t io n until the entire name is entered.

3 Press and hold (LIST).

The labeling is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

To display the name, press (DSPL) during reception or play back.

Tips

• To correct or erase a character, overwrite or enter “.”

• The Disc Memo always takes priority over any prerecorded title.

• You can label a disc on the unit if a changer with the CUSTOM FILE function is connected.

• “REP-TRACK” and all shuffle play are suspended until the labeling is complete.

With the card remote commander

In step 2, to select the character, press M or m.

Deleting the custom name

1 Select the radio, or the unit that has stored the

custom name you wa nt to delete, then press and hold (LIST).

2 Press and hold (DSPL).

The stored name will flash.

Adjusting setup items — SET

1 Press and hold (SEL).

The setup display ap pears.

2 Press (SEL) repeatedly until the

desired item appears.

3 Press the volume +/– button to select

the setting (example “ON” or “OFF”).

4 Press and hold (SEL).

The setup is complete and the display returns to normal play/rec eption mode.

Note

Displayed items will differ, depending on the source and setting.

With the card remote commander

In step 3, to select the setting, press < or ,.

The following items can be set (follow the page reference for detai l s): “

z” indicates the default settings.

CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust)

BEEP To set “BEEP-ON” (

SUB/REAR*

DIM (Dimmer) T o chang e the brightness o f the

DEMO*

(Demonstration) A.SCRL

(Auto Scroll)

(page 4)

“BEEP-OFF.”

To switch the audio output. –“SUB” (

z): to output to a

subwoofer.

–“REAR”: to output to a

power amplifier.

display. –“DIM-ON”: to dim the

display.

–“DIM-OFF” (

deactivate the dimmer.

To set “DEMO-ON” (z) or “DEMO-OFF” (page 4).

To scroll long displayed item s automatically when the group/ track is changed. –“A.SCRL-ON”: to scroll. – “A.SCRL-OFF” (

scroll.

z) or

z): to

z): to not

LPF*

(Low

Pass Filter)

*1 When the unit is turned off. *2 When the audio output is set to “SUB.”

To select the cut-off fre quency “78HZ,” “125HZ” or “OFF” (

z).

Using optional equipment

CD/MD changer

Selecting the changer

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD” or

“MD” appears.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired

changer appears.

Disc numberUnit number

Playback starts.

Note (CDX-R30M only)

When an XM satellite radio program is received b y the optional XM tuner, optional RM-XM10 may not display source name and channel number correctly. However, this is not a malfunction.

Skipping groups and discs

1 During playback press (1)/(2) (GP/DISC)

–/+.

T o skip Press (1)/(2)

group and release (hold for a

group continuously

discs repeatedly. discs

continuously

Repeat and shuffle play

1 During playback, pre ss (3) (REP) or (4)

(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired settin g appears.

Select To play

REP-DISC*1disc repeatedly. SHUF-

CHGR* SHUF-ALL*

moment). within 2 seconds of first

releasing.

then, press again w ithin 2 seconds and hold .

tracks in the changer in random

order.

tracks in all units in random order.

*1 When one or more CD /MD chan ge rs are

connected.

*2 When one or more CD changers, or two or more

MD changers are connected.

To return to normal play mode, select “REPOFF” or “SHUF-OFF.”

Tip

“SHUF-ALL” will not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD changers.

Locating a disc by name — list-up

You can select a disc from the list when connecting a CD changer with the CUSTOM FILE function or an MD changer. If you assign a nam e to a disc, the name appe ars on the list. For details on labeling a disc, see page 10.

1 During playbac k, pr ess (LIST).

The disc number or di sc name appears.

2 Press (LIST) repeatedly until the desired disc

appears. After 5 seconds, the unit returns to normal play mode.

3 Press (SEEK) +/– to play the disc.

With the card remote commander

In step 2, to select the disc, press M or m.

Card remote commander RM-X114

Location of controls

The correspond ing buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on this unit.

DSPL MODE

PRESET

DISC

SOURCE

–

SEEK

SOUND

–

DISC

PRESET –

VOL

–

LIST

SEEK

ATTOFF

MODE

LIST m/M

(DISC

PRESET +/ –)

ENTER ATT

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DSPL

SOURCE

</,

(SEEK –/+ )

SOUND

OFF

VOL (+/ –)

The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit.

•

</, (SEEK +/–) buttons

To control radio/CD, the same as (SEEK) +/– on the unit. (For details of other operations, see “With the card remote commander.”)

• SOUND button The same as (SEL) on the unit.

•

M/m (DISC*/PRESET +/–) buttons

T o control CD, the same as (1)/(2) –/+ on the unit. (For details of other operations, see “Wi t h the card remote commander.”)

* Not available for this unit.

Note

If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first.

Tip

For details on how to replace the battery, see “Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander” on page 14.

Rotary commander RM-X4S

Attaching the label

Attach the indication label depending on how you mount the rota ry commander.

• VOL control

The same as the volume +/– button on the unit (rotate).

• SEEK/AMS control

The same as (SEEK) +/– on the unit (r ot ate , or rotate and hold).

Changing the operative direction

The operative direction of the controls is factory set as shown below.

To increase

To decrease

If you need to moun t t he r otary commander o n the right hand side of th e steering column, yo u can reverse the operative direction.

1 While pushing the VOL control, press and

hold (SEL).

DSPL

E MODE

Location of controls

The correspo nd i ng buttons on t he rot ary commander cont rol the same functi ons as those on this unit.

SEL

PRESET

SOURCE

VOL

ATT

DSPL

SEEK/AMS

The following controls on the ro ta ry commander require a different operation from the unit.

• PRESET control

To select preset st at io ns; control CD, the same as (1)/(2) –/+ on the unit (push in and rotate).

MODE

OFF

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