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OWNER'S RECORD
For your convenience, record the model number and the serial number (you
will find it on the bottom of your set) in the space provided below. Please
refer to them when you contact your Aiwa dealer in case of difficulty.
Model No. XP-SR311
Serial No.
Highlighted letters in the text of this manual correspond to the illustrations.
PRECAUTIONS
To maintain good performance
· Do not use the unit in places which are extremely hot, cold, dusty or humid.
In particular, do not use or keep the unit in following places.
· in a high humidity area such as a bathroom
· near a heater
· in an area exposed to direct sunlight (e.g., inside a parked car, where it
can become extremely hot)
· near sources of strong magnetism, such as televisions, speakers, or
magnets
· where there is a lot of movement or vibration, such as on a car dashboard
or an unstable shelf
· Do not open the battery compartment with wet hands.
· Wipe the unit thoroughly before inserting batteries and after use.
· Do not soak the unit in water.
For safety
· Do not attempt to disassemble the unit. Laser rays from the optical pickup
are dangerous to the eyes.
· Make sure that pins or other foreign object do not get inside the player.
· Take care not to drop the unit or subject it to strong shocks.
· To keep dust from the pickup lens, keep the disc compartment lid closed
after use. Never touch the lens.
· If you hear no sound when playing a disc, DO NOT turn the volume up
high because music could suddenly start at high volume. Turn the volume
control to the lowest level before starting playback and slowly turn it up to
the desired level.
Note on listening with the headphones
· Listen at moderate volumes to avoid hearing damage.
· Do not wear the headphones while driving or cycling. It may create a
traffic hazard.
· You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially
hazardous situations, such as walking, jogging, etc.
· Wear them properly; L is left, R is right.
Note on condensation
If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm one, it may result
in condensation on the pickup lens and malfunction or playback difficulties.
Should this occur, leave the unit for a few hours, then try to playback again.
If an erroneous operation occurs
Press
sSTOP/OFF/CHARGE twice to turn off the power.
Then turn the power back on to reset the unit.
USING ON DRY CELL BATTERIES
A
1 Set the dial to the OPEN position to open the disc
compartment, then open the battery compartment.
2 Insert two size AA (LR6) alkaline batteries with the
0 and 9
marks correctly aligned. After battery insertion, close the
battery compartment firmly.
3 Close the disc compartment tightly and set the dial to the
LOCK position.
Battery replacement
The battery indicator in the display changes from
to
to
according to the remaining power of the batteries. Replace the batteries
when
lights. If the unit remains in use after
lights, "Lo-bAtt" is
displayed and the operation will stop.
Battery life (using alkaline batteries LR6)
The mode of the E·A·S·S
Battery life
48
Approx. 20 hours
12 or OFF
Approx. 15 hours
Battery life may vary depending on conditions of use.
If the cover of the battery compartment comes off
B
Note
Close the battery compartment firmly, or the compact disc
may be damaged.
Note on dry cell batteries
d
XP-SR311
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
c
A
8A-HCD-901-01
000317AYO-OX
Printed in China
NOTE
FOR USE IN THE U.S.A.
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 circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
­ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
Modifications or adjustments to this product, which are not expressly approved
by the manufacturer, may void the user's right or authority to operate this product.
A 1
B
23
AA(LR6)
× 2


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Note
Close the battery compartment firmly, or the compact disc
may be damaged.
Note on dry cell batteries
· Make sure that the
0 and 9 marks are correctly aligned.
· Do not mix the different types of batteries, or an old battery with a new
one.
· To prevent the risk of electrolyte leakage or explosions, never recharge
the batteries, apply heat to them, or take them apart.
· When not using the batteries, remove them to prevent needless battery
wear.
· If liquid leaks from the batteries, wipe thoroughly to remove.


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USING ON RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
C
· Be sure to use size AA Ni-Cd 1.2 V 700 mAh rechargeable batteries,
which are commercially available.
· Be sure to read the instructions of the purchased rechargeable batteries
before use.
· When using on rechargeable batteries for the first time, charge them until
the battery indicator goes out.
· Before charging the batteries, close the disc compartment. You cannot
charge the batteries while it is opened.
1 Insert the rechargeable batteries with the
0 and 9 marks
correctly aligned.
2 Connect the AC adaptor.
Pull out the rubber cap before connecting the adaptor.
1 to DC 5 ~ 6 V jack
2 to wall outlet
3 Keep
sSTOP/OFF/CHARGE pressed for about 1 second to
start charging.
"C-on" is displayed and the battery indicator blinks.
After charging, disconnect the AC adaptor.
Time to recharge the batteries
Recharge the batteries when
lights. If the unit remains in use after
lights, "Lo-bAtt" is displayed and the current operation will stop.
To stop charging
Press
sSTOP/OFF/CHARGE during charging.
ATTENTION:
The product you have purchased can be powered
by nickel cadmium batteries which are recyclable.
At the end of their useful life, under various state
and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of these
batteries into your municipal waste stream.
Please call 1-800-289-2492 for information on how
to recycle these batteries.
USING ON AC HOUSE CURRENT
Connect the supplied AC adaptor in the same way as when recharging the
batteries.
During operation on AC house current, all of the battery indicators disappear.
BEFORE PLAYBACK
HOLD switch
D
Release the HOLD switch before playback.
a
When not using the unit, set the HOLD switch to the HOLD position.
Accidentally pressed button will not function.
b
If buttons are pressed when the HOLD switch is set to the HOLD position,
"HOLd" flashes in the display.
Turning on and off
D
Turning the power on
Press
e PLAY/PAUSE. Power is turned on and playback starts.
Note
"Err" appears on the display in the following cases:
­ When you try to play the unit without a disc in the disc compartment.
­ When you play a disc placed upside-down or a defective disc.
Turning the power off
If no new operations are done within 30 seconds from the end of last
operation, the power is turned off automatically. (Auto power off function)
· You can turn off the power before it is automatically turned off by pressing
sSTOP/OFF/CHARGE.
Standby mode
D
When an operation finishes, the unit goes into standby mode until the auto
power off function automatically turns off the power.
To enter standby mode, press
e PLAY/PAUSE to start playback, then
press
sSTOP/OFF/CHARGE.
Adjusting the sound
E
Volume
Press
+ to increase the volume.
Press
- to decrease the volume.
DSL
Press DSL for more powerful sound and deeper bass.
: Deep bass is emphasized.
: Deep bass is strongly emphasized.
: Normal sound
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3
DC 5~6 V
STOP/OFF
CHARGE
D
E
F
DSL
VOLUME
PHONES/
LINE OUT
RESUME
OFF
HOLD
PLAY/
PAUSE
STOP/OFF
CHARGE
G
3
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H


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DSL
Press DSL for more powerful sound and deeper bass.
: Deep bass is emphasized.
: Deep bass is strongly emphasized.
: Normal sound
Connecting the headphones
F
Pull out the rubber cap and connect the supplied headphones to the
PHONES/LINE OUT jack.
Inserting a disc
G
1 Set the dial to the OPEN position to open the disc
compartment.
2 Place a disc in the center with the label side facing up.
3 Close the disc compartment tightly and set the dial to the
LOCK position.
To remove the disc
H
Pick up the disc, holding its edge, while pressing the pivot gently.
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.
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B
PLAYBACK
I
Pull out the rubber cap and connect the supplied headphones to the
PHONES/LINE OUT jack.
1 Release HOLD.
2 Place a disc.
3 Press
e PLAY/PAUSE.
Playback starts from the first track.
a track number
b elapsed playing time
c volume indicator
Basic operation
E·A·S·S PLUS (Electronic Anti-Shock System)
J
The E·A·S·S PLUS function reduces skipping or muting of the sound when
the unit is subjected to shocks.
The player keeps about 48 seconds or 12 seconds of playback sound in its
memory.
When you start playback, the unit keeps 48 seconds in memory.
To keep 12 seconds in the memory, press E·A·S·S repeatedly until
and
appear.
To cancel the E·A·S·S PLUS function, press E·A·S·S repeatedly until
E·A·S·S appears.
Note
· Before jogging with this unit, allow sufficient time for the memory buffer to
fill up completely (ideally 40 to 48 seconds).
Continuous shock or vibration may cause the sound to be interrupted even
if the E·A·S·S PLUS function is activated. This is normal and not a
malfunction. Should you experience an interruption in sound, stabilize the
unit for a few seconds, then resume your activity.
· When E·A·S·S is pressed, the unit will pause for about 2 seconds.
· When the unit is set to E·A·S·S-off or -12 second mode, the quality of the
sound will be better than E·A·S·S-48 second mode.
Resume function
K
Set the HOLD switch to RESUME.
appears, and you can start playback from the point where you
stopped playback by pressing
sSTOP/OFF/CHARGE.
When the resume function is on, all-track repeat is selected automatically.
To cancel resume play, set the HOLD switch to OFF.
Note
· Resume play may start at a point about 30 seconds behind or ahead the
stopped point. Resume play may not operate if you stopped at the last 30
seconds of the final track.
· Resume play will be canceled if you open the disc compartment. If the unit
is turned off, resume play will not be canceled. In this case, be sure to set
the HOLD switch to OFF before changing discs.
Random play
L
Press PLAY MODE in standby mode to display
.
Tracks on the disc are played in random order.
To cancel random play, press PLAY MODE in standby mode.
display changes to
.
Note
· You cannot back to previous track by pressing
r during random play.
· You cannot select one-track repeat during random play.
Repeat play
L
Press PLAY MODE during playback to select repeat play as follows.
: one-track repeat
V
: all-track repeat
V
no repeat play (normal play)
Note
When the unit is set to E·A·S·S-12 or -48 second mode, if PLAY MODE is
pressed at the end of the track to select the other play mode, the unit may
not change to the other mode properly.
To stop
To pause
To search for the beginning of a track
To locate a desired passage
Press
sSTOP/OFF/CHARGE.
Press
ePLAY/PAUSE.
To resume, press it again.
Press
r or t.
Keep
r or t pressed.
Release the button at the start of
desired passage.
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3
J
K
2
1
3
STOP/OFF/
CHARGE
PHONES/
LINE OUT
PLAY/
PAUSE
E·A·S·S
RESUME
OFF
HOLD
RESUME
OFF
HOLD
L
PLAY MODE