Aiwa CSD-EL300 K(S) User manual

8A-CH2-903-01
000205ACK-I-FM
CSD-EL300
COMPACT DISC STEREO RADIO CASSETTE RECORDER
RADIOCASETE ESTÉREO CON REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS
RADIO-CASSETTE LECTEUR DE CD STEREO
U
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
En
(English)
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MODE D’EMPLOI
F
(Français)
E
(Español)

ENGLISH
WARNING
TOREDUCETHERISKOFFIREORELECTRICSHOCK,
DONOTEXPOSETHISAPPLIANCETORAINORMOIS-
TURE.
“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
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Explanation of Graphical Symbols:
Thelightningflashwitharrowheadsymbol,within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
Theexclamationpointwithinanequilateraltrian-
gleisintendedtoalerttheusertothepresenceof
important operating and maintenance (servic-
ing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.
PRECAUTIONS
Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely before
operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating Instructions for
futurereference. AllwarningsandcautionsintheOperatingInstruc-
tionsandonthe unit should bestrictlyfollowed,as well as thesafety
suggestions below.
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–Donotusethisunitnearsourcesofheat,includingheating
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
(4in.) clearance fromthe rear and the topof the unit,and 5 cm (2
in.) from the 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
mountedonastandorcart,theunitshould
be moved with care.
Quickstops,excessiveforce,anduneven
surfaces may cause the unit or cart to
overturn or fall.
7 Condensation–MoisturemayformontheCDpickuplenswhen:
- 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 Polarization –Asasafetyfeature,someunitsareequippedwith
polarizedACpowerplugswhichcanonlybeinsertedonewayinto
apoweroutlet. Ifitisdifficultorimpossibleto inserttheACpower
plug into an outlet, turn the plug over and try again. If it still does
not easily insert into the outlet, please call a qualified service
techniciantoserviceorreplacetheoutlet. Toavoiddefeatingthe
safety feature of the polarized plug, do not force it into a power
outlet.
3 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.
- AvoidoverloadingACoutletsandextensioncordsbeyondtheir
capacity, as this could result in fire or shock.
4 Extension cord – To help prevent electric shock, do not use a
polarized AC power plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or
otheroutlet unless thepolarized plug canbe completely inserted
to prevent exposure of the blades of the plug.
5 When not in use –Unplug the AC powercordfromthe AC outlet
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.
Maintenance
Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating Instructions.
Damage Requiring Service
Have the unit serviced by a qualified service technician if:
- The AC power cord or plug has been damaged
- Foreign objects or liquid have gotten 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.
Owner’s record
For your convenience, record the model number and serial number
(you will find them on the rear of your set) in the space provided
below. Please refer to them when you contact your Aiwa dealer in
case of difficulty.
Model No. Serial No. (Lot No.)
CSD-EL300
2 ENGLISH

En
E
F
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREPARATIONS
POWER SUPPLY ................................................................. 4
REMOTE CONTROL ........................................................... 4
BEFORE OPERATION ........................................................ 5
SETTING THE CLOCK ........................................................ 5
SOUND
ADJUSTING THE SOUND................................................... 6
TAPE PLAYBACK
TAPE OPERATIONS............................................................ 7
RADIO RECEPTION
MANUALTUNING ............................................................... 8
PRESETTING STATIONS.................................................... 9
CD PLAYING
CD OPERATIONS.............................................................. 10
RECORDING
RECORDING ..................................................................... 12
TIMER
TIMER PLAY/TIMER RECORDING................................... 13
SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER ........................................... 13
GENERAL
CARE AND MAINTENANCE............................................. 14
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .......................................... 14
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 15
PARTS INDEX..................................................... Back cover
ENGLISH 3

POWER SUPPLY
USING ON AC HOUSE CURRENT
Connect the AC cord as illustrated below.
The OPE/BATT indicator lights up while the power is on.
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, as illustrated
below. Then close the lid.
To switch from AC power supply to battery power
supply, disconnect the AC cord from the AC inlet.
• When using the unit on the batteries, the display will not be
illuminated.
The batteries need to be replaced when:
The OPE/BATT indicator becomes dim, the tape speed
slows down, volume decreases, or sound is distorted during
operation.
Notes on batteries
To avoid damage from leakage or explosion, observe the
following:
• Insert the batteries with the 0and 9marks correctly
aligned.
• Do not mix different types of batteries or old batteries with
new ones.
• 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.
NOTE
If power is interrupted for more than 12 hours, all settings
stored in memory, such as the clock, the timer, and the
presetting of the broadcasting stations, are cleared and need
to be set again.
PREPARATIONS
REMOTE CONTROL
INSERTING BATTERIES
Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control
and insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries.
When to replace the batteries
The maximum operational distance between the remote
control and the remote sensor on the main unit should be
approximately 5 meters (16 feet). When this distance
decreases, replace the batteries with new ones.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
Some operations can be performed using the buttons on the
remote control only, or those on the main unit only, while
others can be performed using the buttons on the main unit
as well as the remote control. This instructions manual
clearly describes the buttons available for each operation.
To use the buttons
Point the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR on the
main unit to use the buttons on the remote control.
NOTE
• If the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of
time, remove the batteries to prevent possible electrolyte
leakage.
• The remote control may not operate correctly when:
– The line of sight between the remote control and the unit
is exposed to intense light, such as direct sunlight
– Other remote controls are used nearby (television, etc.)
• The cbutton on the remote control has the same function
as that of the dbutton on the main unit.
AC cord (supplied) 2to an AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
1to the AC inlet
of the unit
4 ENGLISH

En
E
F
BEFORE OPERATION
To turn the unit on
Press one of the function buttons (TAPE/REV MODE,
TUNER/BAND, CD).
Playback of the inserted disc or tape begins, or the
previously tuned station is received (Direct Play Function).
The POWER button is also available.
Pressing the zCD OPEN button turns the unit on as well.
After use
Press the POWER button to turn off the power. The display
changes to the clock.
NOTE
When using on the batteries, you cannot turn the power on
with the remote control.
To use the headphones
Connect headphones with a stereo mini plug (ø3.5 mm, 1/8
inch) to the PHONES jack.
No sound is output from the speakers while the headphones
are plugged in.
SETTING THE CLOCK
When the power code is plugged into an AC outlet for
the first time after purchase, the clock display flashes.
1 Press the CLOCK button.
5flashes.
2 Turn the VOLUME/TIMER control to adjust the
clock.
For quick adjustment, turn the control quickly.
You can also press the for gbutton. Holding
these buttons down will vary the time in 20-minute units.
3 Press the ENTER or abutton to complete the
setting.
5on the display disappears and the clock starts from
00 seconds.
To display the current time
Press the CLOCK button.
To return to the operation display, press the CLOCK button
or one of the function buttons.
To switch to the 12/24-hour standard
While the clock is displayed, press the sbutton.
In the 12-hour standard, “AM 12:00” indicates midnight
and “PM 12:00” indicates noon.
If the clock display flashes while the power is off
This is caused by a power interruption. The current time
needs to be reset.
If power is interrupted for more than approximately 12 hours,
all settings stored in memory after purchase need to be
reset.
ENGLISH 5
(12-hour standard)

EQUALIZER MODE
Press the 3-MODE EQ button on the unit or the EQ
button on the remote control repeatedly.
The mode changes to the ROCK, POP, JAZZ or normal
mode cyclically.
ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass
POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange
JAZZ: Accented lower frequencies for jazz-type music
SOUND
ADJUSTING THE SOUND
VOLUME CONTROL
Turn the VOLUME/TIMER control on the main unit or
press the VOLUME buttons on the remote control.
The volume level is displayed as a number from 0 to
MAX (31). The volume level is automatically set to 21 if
the power is turned off when the volume level is set to
22 or more.
To display the current volume level
Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control.
The volume level is displayed for 4 seconds.
SUPER T-BASS SYSTEM
The T-BASS system enhances the realism of low-frequency
sound.
Press the T-BASS button.
To cancel, press the button again.
NOTE
Low frequency sound may be distorted when the T-BASS
system is used for a disc or tape in which low frequency
sound is originally emphasized. In this case, cancel the T-
BASS system.
Q SURROUND SYSTEM
The Q SURROUND system built into this unit uses only two
speakers at the left and right to create an atmosphere that
sound as if you are surrounded by two front speakers and
two rear speakers.
Press the QSURROUND button.
To cancel, press the button again.
NOTE
• The Q SURROUND system does not work in monaural
mode.
• At higher volumes, turning Q SURROUND on may cause
sound distortion. In this case, turn the volume down.
6 ENGLISH

En
E
F
TAPE OPERATIONS
INSERTING A TAPE
Use Type I (normal) tapes only.
Press the TAPE/REV MODE button (or the TAPE
button on the remote control) and press the OPEN
mark to open the cassette holder.
Insert a tape with the exposed side facing forward. Push the
cassette holder to close.
To select a reverse mode
Each time the TAPE/REV MODE (TAPE) button is pressed,
the reverse mode changes.
To play one side only, select P.
To play from front side to back side once only, select .
To play both sides repeatedly, select ].
PLAYING BACK A TAPE
Insert a tape.
Press the dbutton (or the cbutton on the
remote control) to start play.
x: The side facing upward is being played (forward).
c: The opposite side is being played (reverse).
To stop play, press the sbutton.
To pause play, press the abutton. To resume play, press
again.
To change the playback side, press the dbutton in play
mode.
To fast forward or rewind, press the for gbutton in
stop mode. Then press the sbutton to stop the tape.
To start play when the power is off (Direct Play Function)
Press the TAPE/REV MODE (TAPE) button. The power is
turned on and play of the inserted tape begins.
To set the tape counter to 0000
Press the sbutton in stop mode.
The counter is also set to 0000 when the cassette holder is
opened.
About cassette tapes
•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.
•120-minute or longer tapes are extremely thin and
easily deformed or damaged. They are not
recommended.
•Take up any slack in the tape with a pencil or similar
tool before use. Slack tape may break or jam in the
mechanism.
TAPE PLAYBACK
Playback side of the tape
Tape counter
Side A
Tab for
side A
ENGLISH 7

MANUAL TUNING
1 Press the TUNER/BAND button repeatedly to
select the desired band.
FM AM
If the power is turned off, the previously tuned station will
be played (Direct Play Function).
2 Press the for gbutton to select a station.
Each time the button is pressed, the frequency changes.
During FM stereo reception, "STEREO" is displayed.
To search for a station quickly (Auto Search)
Keep the for gbutton pressed until the radio starts
searching for a station. After tuning in to a station, the
search stops.
To stop the Auto Search manually, press the for g
button.
• The Auto Search may not stop at stations with very weak
signals.
For better reception
FM
Extend the FM antenna and orient it for the best reception.
AM
The AM antenna is inside the unit. Position the unit for the
best reception.
When an FM stereo broadcast contains noise
Press the MODE button on the remote control.
MONO appears on the display.
Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural.
To restore stereo reception, repeat the above again.
To change the AM tuning interval
The default setting of the AM tuning interval is 10 kHz/step.
If you use this unit in an area where the frequency allocation
system is 9 kHz/step, change the tuning interval.
Press the POWER button while pressing the TUNER/BAND
button on the unit.
To reset the interval, repeat this procedure.
NOTE
When the AM tuning interval is changed, all preset stations
(see "PRESETTING STATIONS") are cleared. The preset
stations have to be set again.
RADIO RECEPTION
Frequency
8 ENGLISH

En
E
F
PRESETTING STATIONS
You can preset up to 15 stations in each band. When a
station is stored, a preset number is assigned to the station.
Use the preset number to tune in to a preset station directly.
1 Press the TUNER/BAND button to select a band.
Then, press the for gbutton to select a
station.
2 Press the abutton to store the station.
A station is assigned a preset number, beginning from 1
in consecutive order for each band.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2.
Preset number
PRESET NUMBER TUNING
Use the remote control to select the preset number directly.
1 Press the TUNER/BAND button to select a band.
2 Press the numbered buttons to select a preset
number.
Example:
To select preset number 15, press the +10 and 5
buttons.
To select preset number 10, press the +10 and 0
buttons.
Another method to select a preset number
Press the TUNER/BAND button to select a band. Then,
press the dbutton (or the cbutton) repeatedly.
Each time the button is pressed, the next ascending number
is selected.
To clear a preset station
Select the preset station to be cleared. Then, press the s
button, and press the abutton within 4 seconds.
The preset numbers of all other stations in the band with
higher numbers are also decreased by one.
ENGLISH 9

CD OPERATIONS
LOADING A DISC
Press the CD button, press the CD OPEN button to open
the disc compartment, and load a disc with a label side
up. Then press the CD OPEN button again to close the
disc compartment.
Total number of tracks and total playing time are
displayed. It will take about 15 seconds when loading a
CD-RW disc.
PLAYING A DISC
Load a disc.
Press the dbutton (or the cbutton on the
remote control).
Play begins with the first track.
CD PLAYING
To stop play, press the sbutton.
To pause play, press the abutton. To resume play, press
again.
To search for a particular point during playback, keep the
for gbutton pressed and release the button at the
desired point.
To skip to the beginning of a track during playback,
press the for gbutton repeatedly.
To remove the disc, press the CD OPEN button.
To start play when the power is off (Direct Play Function)
Press the CD button. The power is turned on and play of the
loaded disc begins.
To replace the disc before play, press the CD OPEN button
to open the disc compartment.
Selecting a track with the remote control
Press the numbered buttons and the +10 button to select a
track.
Example:
To select the 25th track, press the +10, +10 and 5 buttons.
To select the 10th track, press the +10 and 0 buttons.
The selected track starts to play and play continues to the
end of that disc.
NOTE
• The unit may not play a CD-R/RW disc that is recorded on
personal computers or some kinds of CD-R/RW recorders
because of differences in recording platforms.
• Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the
recordable side or the labeled side) of a CD-R/RW disc. It
may cause malfunction.
• When loading an unrecorded CD-R/RW disc, it may take
about 15 seconds to open the disc compartment after
pressing the zCD OPEN button.
• Do not use irregular shape CDs (example: heart-shaped,
octagonal ones).
It may result in malfunctions.
• When loading an 8-cm (3-inch) disc, put it onto the inner
circle of the tray.
• Do not place more than one compact disc on the disc tray.
Total number of tracks
Elapsed playing time
Track number being played
Total playing time
10 ENGLISH