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PORTABLE CD PLAYER
with CASSETTE RECORDER
and AM/FM STEREO RADIO

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
RCD 310

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PREPARATION FOR USE

Unpacking and Setup
Carefully remove the unit from the display carton and remove all packing material from the unit itself.

Battery Operation
The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the cabinet.
Remove the battery compartment door by pressing downward on the two tabs as shown in Figure 1
below.
Insert 8 D size (UM-1) batteries into the battery compartment as shown in figure 2 below. Be sure to
observe the polarity markings which are engraved inside the battery compartment. If the batteries are
inserted incorrectly, the unit will not operate.

Remove any descriptive labels that may be found on either the front or top cabinet of the unit. Do not
remove any labels located on either the back or bottom cabinet of the unit.
The detachable AC power cord is packed in the carton separately from the unit. Make sure that the
AC power cord is not accidentally discarded with the carton or packing material.
CD open compartment door. There is a white card in the CD compartment which is intended to
prevent the CD pickup from moving during shipment of the product. Remove this card from
the CD compartment before use.

Power Sources
This portable audio system is designed to operate on either AC 120V 60Hz house current or 12V DC,
using 8 D batteries (UM-1), not included. Attempting to operate this unit from any other power source
may cause damage to unit, which is not covered by your warranty.

AC Outlet

Figure 1

1.5V
1.5V

1.5V
1.5V
1.5V
1.5V

8XR20 D CELL UM-1

1.5V
1.5V

AC Plug

1.5V
1.5V

1.5V
1.5V

8XR20 D CELL UM-1

1.5V
1.5V

1.5V
1.5V
Figure 2

AC Operation
Unwind the AC cord and extend it to its full length, Insert the small end of the AC cord into the AC socket
on the back cabinet of the unit. Insert the other and of the AC cord into any convenient AC 120V 60Hz
household outlet .
Replace the battery compartment door.

NOTE: The AC power cord must be disconnected from the AC socket on the back of the unit in order
for the unit to operate on battery power.

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device.
1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified .
2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery
compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.
3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries
with fresh ones.
4. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage
or injury from possible battery leakage.
5. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture.
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(Follow battery manufacturer s directions.)

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
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NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any RADIO interference
cause by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such
modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

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WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD.
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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6

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AVOID INSTALLING THE UNIT IN LOCATIONS
DESCRIBED BELOW:

* Areas exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating appliances
such as electric heaters.
- On top of other stereo equipment that radiates too much heat.
- Places lacking ventilation or dusty place.
- Areas subject to constant vibration.
- Humid or moist locations
- Operate controls and switches as described in the manual.
- Before tuning the power switch on for the first time, make certain the
batteries and power cords are properly installed.
* Store your tapes and CDs in cool area to avoid damage from the heat.

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AC POWER CONNECTION
Connect one end of the AC cord to the AC INPUT socket (27) on the back of
the unit, then connect other end to the wall outlet. The unit is now ready to
operate by AC power supply.

Disconnect AC cord from wall outlet when the unit is not in use.

BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Open the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert 8 pcs. D R20 UM-1x8 or type batteries into battery compartment.
Be sure to insert battery s polarity as shown in the diagram engraved on
the battery compartment.
3. Place the battery compartment cover.
4. The unit is now ready for operation.

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16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.

1. FUNCTION SWITCH
2. FM ANTENNA
3. HANDLE
4. CD DOOR
5. CD DOOR OPEN
6. BAND SWITCH
7. TUNING KNOB
8. CASSETTE RECORD BUTTON
9. CASSETTE PLAY BUTTON
10. CASSETTE REWIND BUTTON
11. CASSETTE F.FWD BUTTON
12. CASSETTE STOP/EJECT BUTTON
13. CASSETTE PAUSE BUTTON
14. VOLUME KNOB
15. SPEAKERS

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CD SKIP/SEARCH (
) BUTTON
CD SKIP/SEARCH (
) BUTTON
CD REPEAT ONE/ALL BUTTON
RADIO DIAL WINDOW
CD TRACK(S) INDICATOR
CD STOP BUTTON
CD PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
CASSETTE DOOR
CASSETTE KNOB COVER
DBBS BUTTON
PHONES SOCKET
AC INPUT SOCKET
BATTERY COMPARTMENT
PROGRAM BUTTON
FM STEREO INDICATOR

NOTE: The battery circuits is disconnected automatically when the AC
cord is inserted to the AC INPUT socket when operate by AC.
Remove all the batteries from battery compartment, when the
unit is longer operate by battery.

DO NOT EXPOSE THE RADIO TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING!
BATTERIES MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY

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RADIO OPERATION

CD OPERATION

ANTENNAS

CD DISPLAY

AM-This unit has a built-in ferrite rod antenna, which eliminates the need for an
external antenna, and provides adequate receipt in most areas. If reception is weak,
turn the unit to improve receipt.
CD-R

/ R W P L AY B A C

K

FM- The telescopic antenna on the top of the unit is for FM reception only. If reception
is weak, adjust the length and the angle of the antenna.

LISTENING TO RADIO STATION

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2.
3.
4.
5.

Set FUNCTION selector to (1) RADIO position.
Set BAND selector (6) to the AM or FM / FM ST. Position.
Tune a desired station by tuning the TUNING control(7).
Adjust VOLUME control (14) to suit your personal listening preference.
To switch the radio off, set the FUNCTION selector (1) to TAPE position.

1. Track Indicator

CASSETTE TAPE OPERATION

2. Play/Pause Indicator
3. Repeat Indicator

TO PLAY CASSETTE

4.CD-RW Indicator

Set Function selector (1) to Tape position.
Lift up the cassette knob, then press STOP/EJECT button to open the cassette compartment.
Insert a recorder cassette tape in the cassette compartment with exposed side facing up.
Press PLAY button to begin playback.
To stop the tape, press STOP/EJECT button.
To advance or rewind the tape rapidly, press the Fast Forward
or Rewind
buttons. To resume normal playback press the Cassette Play
button
7. To pause temporarily during playback, press the Cassette Pause
button.
Press Pause again to cancel the pause mode and resume playback.

- Shows the total number of tracks or the currently
player track.
- Lights when a disc is playing
- Flash when Pause to Play .
- Show Repeat all when Repeat to Play a Disc
- Flash when Repeat to Play a desire track.
- Lights when a Rewritable disc is playing

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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

PLAYING A DISC
This unit is capable of playing standard CDs or 3 single discs: no adapter is required.

TO RECORD CASSETTE TAPE

Your equipment is able to record your desired sound source either from compact disc
player or radio on a cassette tape.
1. Lift up the cassette knob cover, then press STOP/EJECT button to open the cassette compartment.
2. Insert blank cassette tape in the cassette compartment with exposed side facing up.
3. Depress PAUSE button.
4. Depress RECORD button.
5. Select your desired program by setting FUNCTION selector (1) and play the
program.
6. To start recording, press PAUSE button again.
7. To stop recording, press STOP/EJECT button.
* The recording level is automatically adjusted by built-in ALC circuit.
* The recording level is not affected by VOLUME (14) control, so you can listen to
the program with any volume.

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1. Set FUNCTION selector to CD position.
2. Pull the CD door to open the CD compartment.
3. Insert a CD disc to the CD compartment.
4. Close the CD compartment. The total number of tracks will be displayed and the CD
player will stop. If a disc is inserted incorrectly, dirty, damaged or not present at all,
the CD display will show - and the CD player will stop.
5. Press PLAY/PAUSE
button to begin playback.
6. Press STOP
button to stop.
7. Press : REPEAT button for repeat play.

PAUSE
This disc can be paused at any time during play by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE
button once. The PAUSE indicator will flash. Press the PLAY/PAUSE
button
again to continue.

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Skip/Search

or

Buttons

. Press the Skip/Search
button once during playback to skip to the beginning of
the next track. Continue to press this button to skip forward to higher numbered
tracks until you reach the desired track.
. Press the Skip/Search
button once during playback to skip to the beginning
of the current track. Press twice to skip back to the beginning of the previous track.
Continue to press this button to skip backward to lower numbered tracks until
you reach the desired track.
. Hold the Skip/search
or
buttons during playback to rapidly search
forward of backward through the disc to locate a specific passage within a track that
you wish to bypass or to hear again.
. High speed search continues as long as the Skip/Search
or
buttons are
depressed. Normal playback resumes when the Skip/Search
or
buttons
are released.
NOTE: To begin playback of a disc on a specific track, wait until the player reads
the disc and displays the total track number, then press the Skip/Search
or
buttons repeatedly until the desired track number is on the display. Press the
button to begin playback on that track.

STEREO HEADPHONE JACK
Connect the stereo headphones to the 3.5mm PHONES jack located at left top panel
for private listening. When the headphones are connected, the sound from the
speakers will automatically cut off. Before putting the headphones on your head,
reduce the volume to a low level. Then put the headphones on and gradually increase
the volume to a comfortable listening level.

Programmed Playback
The CD Player in this unit has a 32 track programmable memory which allows you
to program up to 32 tracks on any disc for playback in any desired order. To program
tracks for playback the player must be in the Stop mode. If the disc is playing, press
the Stop button to stop playback and then proceed as follows:

Repeat Playback
This function allows you to repeat either a single track or the entire disc continuously.
. To repeat a single track - Select the track you wish to repeat and begin playback
on that track. Then press the REPEAT button once. The REPEAT indicator appears
in the display and the selected track will be repeated continuously until you cancel
the repeat function or press the Stop
button.
.To repeat the entire disc - Press the REPEAT button until the “ REPEAT “ and “ ALL “
indicators appear in the display, then press the
button to begin playback if
necessary. The entire disc will be repeated continuously.

To cancel Repeat Playback press the REPEAT button until the REPEAT indicator no
longer appears in the display. Repeat can also be cancelled by pressing the Stop
button, opening the CD door, or switching the FUNCTION Selector to TAPE
(OFF).

(1) Press the PROGRAM button once. The PROG.
(Program) indicator begins flashing in the display
and the 01 appears indicating that you should
select the track that you wish to enter into program
memory number 1.

(2) Use the
or
buttons to select the first
track to be programmed. Example: Track 7. 07
indicator flashes in the display.

(3) Press the PROGRAM button again. This will store
track 7 into program memory number 1.The display
will now select the track to be entered into program
memory 2.

PROG

PROG

PROG

(4) Repeat steps (2.) And (3.) Until you have programmed up to a maximum of 32 tracks
into the program memory.

,

(5) To begin Programmed Playback press the
button. The PROG Indicator stops flashing
and remains On . The player will begin to play the tracks in the order that you selected.

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Dynamic Bass Boost System (DBBS)
This special circuit provides bass response, especially at lower volume levels
where the bass has a tendency to disappear. Set the DBBS button to ‘ On ‘
to increase the bass. Set the DBBS button to ‘ Off ‘
for normal bass response.
Note: If you have the DBBS circuit On at high volume and you are listening to
music that contains very strong bass, you may experience some distortion. If
this occurs, reduce the volume or switch the DBBS button Off .

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

SAFEGUARD AGAINST ACCIDENTAL ERASURE

Caring for Compact Discs

When a new recording is make, any program
material previously recorded is automatically
erased and only the new recording remains. To
safeguard valuable recordings from being erased
accidentally, the cassette and the deck are
equipped with a spacial device.

* Treat the disc carefully. Handle the disc only by its edges.
Never allow your fingers to come in contact with the shiny,
unprinted side of the disc.
* Do not attach adhesive tape, stickers, etc. To the disc label.
* Clean the disc periodically with a soft , lint-free, dry cloth.
Never use detergents or abrasive cleaners to clean the disc.
If necessary, use a CD cleaning kit.
* If a disc skips or gets stuck on a section of the disc, it is probably dirty or damaged(scratched).
When cleaning the disc, wipe in straight lines from the center of the center of the center of the disc to the
outer edge of the disc. Never wipe in circular motions.

Tab for side 1

Tab for side 2

On the back of the cassette there is an erase
prevention tab on each side. To prevent
accidental erasing, break out these tabs wish
a screwdriver. If only one side of the tape is to
be protected break out the tab on the left side
with the side desired facing you.
To record on a tape in which the tab has been
broken, place a place of adhesive tape over that
area.

Tab

Break out the tab

NOTE: When a tab is broken out, the record
button cannot be depressed.

Cover with tape

* This unit is designed to play only compact discs bearing the identification logo as shown here.
Other discs may not conform to the CD standard and may not play properly.
* Compact Disc should be stored in their cases after each use to avoid damage.
* Do not expose compact disc to direct sunlight, high humidity, high temperatures, or dust, etc. Prolonged
exposure or extreme temperatures can warp the disc.
* Do not stick or write anything on either side of the disc. Sharp writing instruments, or the ink may
damage the surface.
Cleaning the unit

CASSETTE TAPE RECOMMENDATIONS
Standard tape lengths have 15 (C-30),30 (C-60) and 45 (C-90) minutes of recording time on each side.
Longer length tapes of 60 (C-120) minutes of recording time on each side are not recommended. Use
only high quality tapes. If a problem develops, check the unit first with another cassette to determine if
the problem is with the cassette, and not with the unit.

* To prevent fire or shock hazard, disconnect your unit from the AC power source when cleaning.
* The finish on your unit may be cleaned with a dust cloth and cared for as other furniture. Use caution
when cleaning and wiping the plastic parts.
* Mild soap and a damp cloth may be used on the front panel.
* Periodic cleaning of the tape heads, capstan and pinch roller is necessary to maintain good sound
reproduction. Clean them after every 100hours of use or less if playback has deteriorated. Use a cotton
swab moistened with head cleaning solution or isopropyl alcohol, then wipe dry with another swab.

If there is any stack in the tape in the cassette, it should be removed before inserting the cassette. Place
a pencil in one of the hubs and rotate toward the outside of the cassette until all stack is taken up.
Pinch Roller

R/P
Head

Erase
Head

Capstan
Cotton Swab

NOTE: Never use metal objects on or near the tape heads. Do not allow and cleaning material to fall into
the tape assembly.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service.

Symptom

Possible Cause

Solution

Radio
Noise or sound
distorted on radio
broadcasts.

Station not tuned properly for AM or FM. Retune the AM or FM broadcast station.
FM: Telescopic antenna is not properly Reorient FM telescopic antenna.
adjusted.
AM: Unit is not positioned correctly

Rotate unit until best reception is
obtained.

Retune station, try another station or
FM STEREO indicator Poor FM signal being received or
does not light.
BAND switch is not set to FM STEREO. set BAND switch to FM STEREO.
Station is not broadcasting in stereo.

Change stations.

FUNCTION switch is not set to the

Slide the FUNCTION switch to the

RADIO position.

RADIO position.

Volume at minimum.

Increase Volume.

FUNCTION switch is not set to the

Slide the FUNCTION switch to the

TAPE position.

TAPE position.

Volume at minimum.

Increase Volume.

Dirty head.

Clean the head.

Tape old or worn.

Replace the tape.

Batteries are low.

Replace the batteries.

Will not record.

Erase prevention tab removed.

Cover hole with adhesive tape.

Distorted sound on

Defective taps or dirty tape head.

Replace tape or clean tape head.

AM or FM, no sound.

Cassette Player
No sound.

Sound distorted.
Speed varies.
Cassette Recorder

playback.
Compact Disc Player
CD Player will not play. FUNCTION switch is not set to the CD

Slide the FUNCTION switch to the CD

position.

position.

CD is not installed or installed upside-

Insert CD with label side up.

down.
CD skip while playing. Disc is dirty or scratched.

Wipe disc with cloth or use another disc.

General
No Sound.

Headphones connected into the

Remove the Headphones from the

Headphones jack.

Headphones jack.

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