Sony CSDA310 Operating Manual

COMPACT DISC STEREO RADIO CASSETTE RECORDER

CSD-A310

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

8A-CDB-905-01
000305ACK-I-FM

WARNING

FOR USE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

This appliance is supplied with a fitted three pin mains
plug. A 3 amp fuse is fitted in the plug. Should the fuse
need to be replaced, use a 3 amp fuse approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS1362. When replacing the fuse, you
must ensure that any removable fuse covers are cor­rectly refitted.
If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your
nearest AIWA dealer.

DO NOT CUT OFF THE PLUG FROM THIS APPLI­ANCE. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power

points in your home, or the cable is too short to reach
a power point, obtain an appropriate safety approved
extension lead or adaptor. If in any doubt please
consult a qualified electrician.

If the plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dispose of the
plug immediately. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE

ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS
INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please ensure it contains a
3 amp fuse, otherwise the circuit should be protected
by a 5 amp fuse at the distribution board.

K

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:

BLUE — NEUTRAL
BROWN — LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the colour markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the
terminal which is marked by the letter N or coloured
BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to
the terminal which is marked by the letter L or coloured
RED.

DO NOT connect either the BLUE or BROWN wires in the
mains lead to the earth terminal (marked with the letter E
or by the earth symbol 8 or coloured GREEN or GREEN/
YELLOW) of a three pin plug.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Precautions

Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely
before operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating
Instructions for future reference. All warnings and cautions in
the Operating Instructions and on the unit should be strictly
followed, as well as the safety suggestions below.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.

This compact disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the exterior.

CLASS 1
KLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1
KLASS 1

LASER
LASER
LASER
LASER

PRODUCT
PRODUKT
LAITE
APPARAT

CAUTION!

Invisible laser radiation when open and inter­locks defeated. Avoid exposure to beam.

Installation

1 Water and moisture - Do not use this unit near water,

such as near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry
tub, in a wet basement, swimming pool, or the like.

2 Heat - Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including

heating vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate
heat.
It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5°C
(41°F) or greater than 35°C (95°F).

3 Mounting surface - Place the unit on a flat, even surface.
4 Ventilation - The unit should be situated with adequate

space around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured.
Allow 10 cm (4 in.) clearance from the rear and the top of
the unit and 5 cm (2 in.) from each side.

- Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, or similar surface
that may block the ventilation openings.

- Do not install the unit in a bookcase, cabinet, or airtight
rack where ventilation may be impeded.

5 Objects and liquid entry - Take care that objects or

liquids do not get inside the unit through the ventilation
openings.

6 Carts and stands - When placed or mounted on a stand

or cart, the unit should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the unit or cart to overturn or fall.

7 Condensation - Moisture may form on the CD pickup

lens when:

- The unit is moved from a cold spot to a warm spot

- The heating system has just been turned on

- The unit is used in a very humid room

- The unit is cooled by an air conditioner

When this unit has condensation inside, it may not
function normally. Should this occur, leave the unit for a
few hours, then try to operate again.

8 Wall or ceiling mounting - The unit should not be

mounted on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the
Operating Instructions.

Electric Power

1 Power sources - Use on batteries or AC house current,

as specified in the Operating Instructions and marked on
the unit.

2 AC power cord

- When disconnecting the AC power cord, pull it out by
the AC power plug. Do not pull the cord itself.

- Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands, as this
could result in fire or shock.

- Power cords should be firmly secured to avoid being
bent, pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular attention
to the cord from the unit to the power socket.

- Avoid overloading AC power sockets and extension
cords beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or
shock.

3 When not in use - Unplug the AC power cord from the

AC power socket or remove all the batteries if the unit will
not be used for several months or more. When the cord is
plugged in, a small amount of current continues to flow to
the unit, even when the power is turned off.

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Maintenance

Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating
Instructions.

Damage Requiring Service

Have the units serviced by a qualified service technician if:

- The AC power cord or plug has been damaged

- Foreign objects or liquid have got inside the unit

- The unit has been exposed to rain or water

- The unit does not seem to operate normally

- The unit exhibits a marked change in performance

- The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been
damaged

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.

Power Supply

6 STANDBY

OPE/BATT

The 6 STANDBY OPE/BATT indicator lights up while electric
current flows to the unit.

Using on AC House Current

Connect the AC cord as illustrated below.

to the AC inlet of the unit

supplied AC cord

to an AC outlet
(AC 230 V, 50 Hz)

Specifications

Tuner section

Frequency range, antenna — FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Rod antenna,
MW: 530 - 1,605 kHz Ferrite bar antenna, LW: 150 - 285 kHz Ferrite bar
antenna

Deck section

Track format — 4 tracks, 2 channels / Frequency range — Normal tape:
50 - 12,500 Hz (EIAJ) / Recording system — AC bias / Erasing system —
Magnet erase / Heads — Recording/playback head (1), Erasure head (1)

CD player section

Disc — Compact disc / Scanning method — Non-contact optical scanner
(semiconductor laser)

General

Speaker — 80 mm cone type (2) / Output — Headphones jack (stereo
mini-jack) / Power output — 2.5 W + 2.5 W (EIAJ 7 ohms, T.H.D. 10%
DC), 1.9 W + 1.9 W (DIN 1% Rated Power) / Power requirements — DC
12 V using eight size C (R14) batteries, AC 230 V, 50 Hz / Power
consumption — 16 W / Dimensions — 310 (W) × 171 (H) × 260 (D) mm /
Weight — 2.8 kg (excluding batteries) / Accessory — AC cord (1)

• Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without
notice.

• Specifications, trade mark, model name and the double square symbol

are marked on the bottom of the unit.

COPYRIGHT

Please check the copyright laws relating to recordings from disc,
radio or external tape for the country in which the machine is being
used.

CAUTION

Use only the supplied AC cord. Use with other cords may
result in the risk of fire.

Using on Batteries

Open the lid of the battery compartment on the rear and
insert eight R14 (size C) batteries, not supplied, with the 0
and 9 marks correctly aligned. Then close the lid.

To switch from AC power supply to battery power
supply, disconnect the AC cord from the AC inlet.

R14 (C)

When to replace the batteries

The 6 STANDBY OPE/BATT indicator becomes dim, the
tape speed slows down, volume decreases, or sound is
distorted during operation.

Notes on batteries

• Do not mix different types of batteries or old batteries with
new ones.

• When the unit is not to be used for a long period, remove
the batteries to prevent needless battery wear.

• Never recharge the batteries, apply heat to them or take
them apart.

• Remove dead batteries.

If liquid leaks from the batteries, wipe thoroughly to remove.

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A

TAPE/POWER6STANDBY, CD, RADIO

STOP

/

MEMORY

PLAY/PAUSE

A

SKIP/SEARCH

REPEAT

/OSC

SLEEP

CD OPERATION

1 Press CD.

The power is turned on and the CD indicator lights up.

2 Press CD OPEN to open the disc

compartment.
Place a disc with the printed side up and
close the disc compartment.

CD OPEN

The total number of tracks is displayed. It will take
about 15 seconds when loading a CD-RW disc.
“1” indicates the 1st track, and “• 1” indicates the 11th
track. “1” and a flashing “•” indicate the 21st , 31st ...
91st track.

3 Press e PLAY/PAUSE to start play.

The number of the track being played is displayed.

s STOP/MEMORY – Stops play.
e PLAY/PAUSE – Pauses play. To resume play,

press again.

r,t SKIP/SEARCH – Searches for a particular point

during playback. Keep r or t pressed and then
release it.
– Skips to the beginning of a track. Press r or t
repeatedly.

REPEAT/OSC – Repeats a single track or all tracks.

Select as follows.
The REPEAT indicator flashes: A single track is played
repeatedly. Select a track with r or t.
The REPEAT indicator lights up: All tracks are played
repeatedly.

\

NOTE

• Do not use irregular shape CDs (example: heart-shaped,
octagonal ones).
It may result in malfunctions.

• Do not place more than one disc in the disc compartment.

• Do not try to open the disc compartment during play.

• Do not touch the lens. Doing so may cause malfunctions.

PROGRAMMED PLAY

Up to 20 tracks can be programmed from the disc.

1 In stop mode, keep s STOP/MEMORY pressed

until program number flashes in the display.

Program number

2 Press r, t to select a track, then press

s STOP/MEMORY to store it.

The next program number starts flashing.

3 Repeat step 2 to program other tracks.

To return to stop mode in steps 1 to 3, keep s pressed.

4 Press e to start play.

To check the program, press r or t in stop mode.
To clear the program, press s once in stop mode so that

disappears in the display. The display returns to the CD
play.
To change the programmed tracks, clear the program and
repeat all the steps again.

To start play when the power is off, press CD. The
power is turned on and play of the loaded disc begins
(Direct Play Function).
If you load a disc while the CD indicator flashes in step 2,
play starts without pressing e.

After listening, press POWER 6 STANDBY to turn the
power off.

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To listen with the headphones

Connect headphones with a stereo mini plug to the \ jack.

B

FM

-

STEREO

FM

-

MONO

MW

LW

BAND

-

-

TUNING

C

PAUSE

STOP/EJECT

FF REW PLAY REC

B

TUNER OPERATION

1 Press RADIO.

The power is turned on.
The RADIO indicator lights up and the volume level is
displayed.

2 Select a band (LW, MW or FM STEREO) with

BAND.

3 Tune to a station with TUNING.

For better reception

FM

Extend the rod antenna and
orient it for the best reception.

If an FM stereo broadcast contains noise

Select FM MONO with BAND.
Noise is reduced although reception is monaural. To
restore stereo reception, select FM STEREO.

REPEAT/OSC

- If a high-pitched sound is heard during recording from
MW or LW, press the button repeatedly until the noise is
reduced.

- If a high pitched sound is heard when listening to a radio
broadcast, press the button repeatedly until the noise is
reduced.

LW
MW

The antenna is inside the
unit. Position the unit for
the best reception.

C

T APE PLAYING

Use Type I (normal) tapes only.

INSERTING A TAPE

Press Z STOP/EJECT to open the cassette holder
and insert a tape with the exposed side up and the side
to be played facing out.

Push the cassette holder to close.

PLAYING A TAPE

Press x PLAY while the power is off.

The power is turned on and play of the inserted tape
begins.
The volume level is displayed during tape operation.

Z STOP/EJECT – Stops play. The power will be

automatically turned off.

a PAUSE – Pauses play. To resume play, press again.
f FF/g REW – Fast forwards/rewinds. To stop the

winding, press Z.

After listening, press POWER 6 STANDBY to turn the
power off.

NOTE

If the unit picks up noise from other electrical appliances
nearby, like a TV or fluorescent lights, move the unit away.

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Z STOP/EJECT

a PAUSE

QSOUND

w REC

3-MODE EQUALIZER

POWER6STANDBY

SLEEP

RECORDING

Use Type I (normal) tapes only.
Note that recording is done on only one side of the tape.

1 Insert a tape with the side to be recorded

facing out.

2 Get ready to record from the source.

To record from a CD, press CD and load the disc.
To record from a radio broadcast, press RADIO and

tune to a station.

3 Press w REC to start recording.

x PLAY is pressed simultaneously.

When the selected function is CD, CD play and
recording starts simultaneously.

To record only the selected tracks of a CD

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of PROGRAMMED PLAY on page 4

to program tracks.

2 Press w REC.
To stop recording, press Z STOP/EJECT.

When recording from a CD, play pauses. To stop CD play,
press s STOP/MEMORY.
To pause recording, press a PAUSE. To resume
recording, press again.

To erase recording, press w REC while the power is off.
After recording, press POWER 6 STANDBY to turn the

power off.

VOLUME

s STOP/MEMORY

GENERAL

SOUND ADJUSTMENT

VOLUME

Press VOLUME N or M. The volume level is changed
from 0 to 19.
“1” in the display indicates the level 1 and “• 1” indicates
the level 11.

• The volume level is automatically set to 9 if the power is
turned off when the volume level is set to 10 or more.
(except when turning the power back on within 4
seconds)

To display the volume level when CD function is
selected

Press VOLUME N or M. The volume level is displayed
for 4 seconds.

3-MODE EQUALIZER

Press 3-MODE EQUALIZER until one of the indicators
lights up.
The equalizer mode changes to ROCK, POP, JAZZ or no
equalization, cyclically.

ROCK POP JAZZ

ROCK - Emphasizes the high and low range of music.
POP - Emphasizes voice and midrange of music.
JAZZ - Emphasizes the low range of music.

To prevent accidental erasure

Break off the plastic tabs on the cassette tape with a
screwdriver or other pointed tool after recording.

To record on the tape again

Cover the tab openings with adhesive tape, etc.

Side A

Tab for side A

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QSOUND system

This system provides a rich, three dimensional sound area
for stereo sources.
You can enjoy more enhanced sound.
Press QSOUND and the QSOUND indicator lights up.

• At higher volumes, turning QSOUND on may cause
sound distortion. In this case, make the volume down.

If an erroneous display or malfunction occurs

Make sure that none of the deck operation buttons is
pressed.
Press s while pressing POWER 6 STANDBY.
If the unit cannot be reset in the way above, disconnect the
AC cord and remove all the batteries to turn off the display.
Leave the unit for a while and turn the power back on.

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER

The unit can be turned off automatically at a specified time.

1 Keep SLEEP pressed until “

•

1” flashes in the

display.

The dot and number flash.

2 Within 4 seconds, press r or t to specify

the time until the power is turned off.

Each time it is pressed, the time changes between 10
and 90 minutes in 10-minute steps.

Notes on CD-R/RW discs

• 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 seal or label to either side (the
recordable side or the labeled side) of a CD-R/RW
disc. It may cause malfunction.

• Do not load an unrecorded CD-R/RW disc. It will take
over 30 seconds to read the disc. The disc may be
damaged if you try to open the disc compartment while
reading the disc.

Example:The unit will turn off

While the sleep timer works
the dot keeps flashing.

To check the time remaining until the power is turned off

Repeat step 1 shown above. The remaining time is
displayed for 4 seconds.

To cancel the sleep timer

Display the remaining time and press r or t
repeatedly until

NOTE

If the unit is turned off during tape playback, x on the deck
will not be released. Press Z to release x.

(off) is displayed.

after 30 minutes.

1 23 90

The volume level or
a CD track number.

(off)

Maintenance

To clean the cabinet

Use a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent
solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol,
benzine or thinner.

To clean the heads

When the tape heads are dirty;

- high frequency sound is not emitted

- the sound is not adequately high

- the sound is off-balance

- the tape cannot be erased

- the tape cannot be recorded on

After every 10 hours of use, clean the tape heads with a
head cleaning cassette.
Use separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning
cassette.
Refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette for
details.

To clean the lens

Use a cotton swab slightly
moistened with cleaning fluid.
Wipe gently from the center to
the edge.

Lens

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