Sony EXCD-31 User's Manual
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1. SEL control mode select button OO Reset button located on the front side of the unit hidden by the front panel e kel e N 11 Actual total number SONY EXCD 31 E 3 810 609 11 1 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 7 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 ohms 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 1 total harmonic distortion Other Specifications CD player section System Compact disc digital audio system Signal to noise ratio 90 dB Frequency response 10 20 000 Hz Wow and flutter Below measurable limit Laser Diode Properties Material GaAlAs Wavelength 780 nm Emission Duration Continuous Laser output power Less than 44 6 pW EN This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick up Block Tuner section FM Tuning range 87 5 107 9 MHz Antenna terminal External antenna connector Intermediate frequency 10 7 MHz Usable sensitivity 13 dBf Selectivity 70 dB at 400 kHz Signal to noise ratio 65 dB stereo 68 dB mono Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz 0 5 stereo 0 3 mono Separation 33 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 15 000 Hz Capture ratio 2 dB AM Tuning range 530 1 710 kHz Antenna terminal External antenna connector Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Sensitivity 32 uV Power amplifier section Outputs Spea2. Note If you leave the ejected disc in the disc insertion slot after you have pressed the amp button the disc will automatically retract into the unit after about 15 seconds in order to protect it Actual total number SSS SSS eee Locating the Beginnings of Tracks AMS Automatic Music Sensor Function During playback press either side of the SEEK AMS MANU button once for each track you wish to skip SEEK AMS gt gt MANU gt gt To locate previous tracks SEEK AMS PI MANU To locate succeeding tracks Locating the Desired Part of a Track manual Search Function During playback press and hold either side of the SEEK AMS MANU button for more than two seconds Release the button when you have found the desired part SEEK AMS gt gt SEEK AMS gt gt I MANU gt gt MANU To reverse To forward If you reverse to the beginning of the disc __ appears on the display Forwarding to the end of the disc causes _ _ to be displayed In either case you can neither proceed to the previous nor the following track Searching for the Desired Track intro Scan Function Press the button during playback INTRO appears on the display The first 10 seconds of all the tracks are played When you find the desired track press the button once more The unit returns to normal playback mode Playing Tracks Repeatedly Repeat Play Function Press th
3. 12 hour digital indication For example setting it to 10 08 1 Display the time Press the or button during unit operation 2 Press the button for more than two seconds The hour digits blinks Set the hour digits The minute digits blink Set the minute digits 4 Press the button momentarily The clock activates Note If the car has no accessory position on the ignition key switch the clock cannot be set unless the power is turn on Set the clock after you have turned on the radio or started CD playback SONY EXCD 31 E 3 810 609 11 1 CD Player Operation Playing a CD After inserting the CD playback will start from the first track automatically Label side up If a CD is already inserted press the CD button to start playback When the unit stars CD playback the elapsed playing time will be displayed To display the elapsed playing time and the track number alternately press the button Elapsed playing time When the last track on the CD is over the track number indication will return to 1 and playback will continue from the first track of the CD Note To play a 8 cm 3 in CD use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter CSA S To stop playback eject the CD by pressing the C button or press the button Playback stops also when you select another source radio by pressing the FM AM button Ejecting the CD Press the C button
4. 3 Press and hold the desired preset number button C1_ to _6_ for about two seconds until you hear a beep tone The number of the pressed preset number button appears in the display window Up to 6 stations on each band FM I FM II FM III and AM can be stored on the preset number buttons in the order of your choice Therefore 18 stations can be memorized on FM If you try to store another station on the same preset number button the previously stored station will be erased Receiving the Memorized Stations 1 Select the desired band page 7 2 Press momentarily the preset number button C1 to 6_ on which the desired station is stored Note If you press the preset number button for more than two seconds the currently received station will be memorized To receive the previously memorized station make sure that the preset number button is pressed only momentarily SONY EXCD 31 E 3 810 609 11 1 Other Functions Adjusting the Sound Characteristics 1 Select the item you want to adjust by pressing the SEL button repeatedly VOL volume BAS bass TRE treble BALANCE FADER gt VOL volume 2 Adjust the selected item by pressing either side of the button Adjust within three seconds after selecting After three seconds the buttons will again serve as volume control buttons Enjoying Bass and Treble at Low Volume Loudness Function Press the but
5. front panel and clean the connectors See Cleaning display window the Connectors of Maintenance for details Antenna does not retract When the AMP ANT REM lead is connected to the power antenna the antenna will be extended as long as the unit is turned on No beep tone e An optional power amplifier is connected to the LINE OUT EN e The beep tone is muted page 9 CD playback Problem Cause Solution CD cannot be loaded e Another CD is already loaded e The CD was forcibly inserted upside down Play does not begin Dusty disc CD is automatically ejected The ambient temperature is more than 50 C CD will not eject Press the amp button for more than two seconds The operation buttons do not Press the reset button function The sound skips due to e The unit is installed at an angle of more than 20 vibration e The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car Radio reception Problem Cause Solution Preset tuning is not possible e Memorize the correct frequency e The broadcast is too weak Automatic tuning is not The broadcast is too weak possible Use manual tuning The STEREO indication e Tune in precisely flashes e The broadcast is too weak Press the button to enter the MONO mode 13 Actual total number SONY EXCD 31 E 3 810 609 11 1 Error displays The following indications will flash for about five seconds Display Cause Solution CD is dirty or inserted upside dow
6. If FM Stereo Reception is Poor Monaural Mode Press the button momentarily MONO appears on the display The sound will improve but it will be monaural By pressing the button you can change the displayed items as follows LOCAL gt MONO gt Normal ia SONY EXCD 31 E 3 810 609 11 1 uoi d 2 y Oipey uoieJ d o 13 ejd qd H Tuning in by Adjusting the Frequency Manual Tuning 1 Select the desired band page 7 2 Press and hold either side of the SEEK AMS MANU button Release the button when the desired station is received SSS e MANU gt gt MANU ff For lower frequencies For higher frequencies PREVENT ACCIDENTS When tuning in during driving use automatic tuning Memorizing Stations Automatically Automatic Memory Function Stations with the clearest reception are automatically searched and memorized on each band FM I FM II FM III and AM Up to 6 stations on each band can be stored on the preset number buttons 1 to 6 in the order of band frequency 1 Select the desired band page 7 2 Press the button for more than two seconds The unit will be start scanning the selected band and memorize the tuned stations on the preset number button 1 through 6 automatically Actual total number Memorizing Only the Desired Stations 1 Select the desired band page 7 2 Tune in the station which you wish to store on a preset number button
7. S ONY 3 810 609 11 1 FM AM Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No EXCD 31 Serial No For installation and connections see the supplied installation connections manual COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO EXCD 31 1995 by Sony Corporation Actual total number SONY EXCD 31 E 3 810 609 11 1 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 ina 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
8. 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 product will increase eye hazard Actual total number Features General e Detachable front panel enables you to take the front panel away with you when you leave your car page 4 e Caution alarm will be activated if you turn off the ignition key without removing the front panel from the unit e 12 hour digital clock provided page 5 e Built in power amplifier max output 20 W x 4 ch enables you to enjoy 4 speaker systems e Line outputs for connecting an optional power amplifier CD player section e 1 bit DAC Digital to Analog Converter for clear sound reproduction e Quick recovery mechanism for preventing sound skipping e Convenient functions such as the Intro Scan Function for locating a desired track the Repeat Play Function for playing a track repeatedly and the Shuffle Play Function for playing tracks in random order Tuner section e Up to 24 stations can be preset 18 FM stations and 6 AM stations e Automatic Memory function stores a total of 24 stations in memory quickly and easil
9. e button during playback REPEAT appears on the display When the currently played track is over it will be played again from the beginning To cancel this mode press the button again SONY EXCD 31 E 3 810 609 11 1 Playing Tracks in Random Order shuffle Play Function Press the button during playback gt SHUF appears on the display All tracks on the currently selected disc are played in random order Actual total number Radio Reception Searching for Stations Automatically Automatic Tuning 1 Select the desired band FM I FM I gt FM II gt FMI gt 2 Press either side of the SEEK AMS MANU button once to search for the next station automatic tuning SEEK AMS I SEEK AMS gt gt I MANU gt gt MANU For lower frequencies For higher frequencies The scanning stops when a station is received Press either side of the SEEK AMS MANU button repeatedly until the desired station is received When an FM stereo program with sufficient signal strength is tuned in FMI aes alile L J 1 SSTERE0 I l the STEREO indication appears J q To keep the automatic tuning from stopping on stations too frequently local seek mode press the button momentarily to get the LOCAL indication Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in The local seek mode functions only when automatic tuning is in operation
10. ed surface Actual total number Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts Do not leave them in a car parked in direct sunlight where there can be a considerable rise in the temperature inside the car Before playing clean the discs with an optional cleaning cloth Wipe each disc from the center of the disc outward Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray intended for analog discs Notes on Moisture condensation On a rainy day or ina very damp area moisture may condense on the lenses inside the CD player Should this occur the unit will not operate properly In this case remove the disc and wait for about an hour until the moisture has evaporated When you play 8 cm 3 in CDs To use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter CSA 8 to protect the CD player from damage Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel The front panel of this unit can be detached in order to prevent the unit from being stolen Detaching the Front Panel Before detaching the front panel be sure to press the OFF button first Then press the RELEASE button to open up the front panel and detach the panel by pulling it towards you as illustrated OFF button RELEASE button Be sure not to drop the panel after detaching it from the unit SONY EXCD 31 E 3 810 609 11 1 Attaching the Front Panel Apply the right side of the f
11. ep Tone sicsceiteceserciscieretscecmnicenniiennacet 9 Turning on the Clock Power Select Function eescccccecccrrccrcecrr 9 Maintenance cs scccuvsnvavoncssssionatvcessnosendacdacseasdenensseesvnns 10 Dismounting the Tnit ereusienerieninisn 10 Location of Controls as sesssscraceccarveeceeereriavansorveisciverd 11 DPSCIICATIONS issievwaddvarnsnaveatevraarsbiunvessneennvweisedens 12 Troubleshooting Guide serrr 13 SONY EXCD 31 E 3 810 609 11 1 Precautions e Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery press the reset button with a ball point pen etc then operate the unit SS eee ge oo Reset button e If your car is parked in direct sunlight resulting in a considerable rise in temperature inside the car allow the unit to cool off before operating it e If no power is being supplied to the unit check the connections first If everything is in order check the fuse e If no sound comes from the speakers in 2 speaker systems set the fader control to the center position If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual please consult your nearest Sony dealer Notes on CDs O A dirty or defective disc may cause sound dropouts during playback To enjoy optimum sound handle the disc as follows Handle the disc by its edge to keep the disc clean Do not touch the surface lt gt Do not stick paper or tape on the label
12. ker outputs sure seal connectors Speaker impedance 4 8 ohms Maximum power output 20 W x4 at 4 ohms 12 Actual total number General Output lead Tone controls Power requirements Dimensions Mounting dimension Mass Supplied accessories Optional accessories Power antenna control Power amplifier control lead Bass 10 dB at 100 Hz Treble 10 dB at 10 kHz 12 V DC car battery negative ground Approx 188 x 58 x 180 mm 71 2x2x7 1 sin w h d Approx 183 x 53 x 158 mm 71 4x21 3x6 4in w h d Approx 1 3 kg 2 lb 14 oz Parts for installation and connections 1 set Front panel case 1 RCA pin cord RC 63 1 m RC 64 2 m RC 65 5 m Cleaning cloth XP CD1 Compact disc single adapter CSA 8 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice SONY EXCD 31 E 3 810 609 11 1 Troubleshooting Guide The following checklist will assist in the correction of most problems which you may encounter with your unit Before going through the checklist below refer to the connection and operating procedures General Problem Cause Solution No sound e Adjust the volume with side of the button e Set the fader control to the center position for 2 speaker systems The contents of the memory e The power cord or battery has been disconnected have been erased e The reset button has been pressed Store stations into memory again Indications do not appear in the Remove the
13. n Clean or insert the CD correctly ra ln Fd Press the reset or amp button The CD player cannot be operated because of some problem T d E ammet Ly If the above mentioned solutions do not help to improve the situation consult your nearest Sony dealer 14 Actual total number SONY EXCD 31 E 3 810 609 11 1 Sony Corporation Printed in Korea Actual total number SONY EXCD 31 E 3 810 609 11 1
14. n internal malfunction In such a case consult your nearest Sony dealer Fuse 15 A Warning Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit Cleaning the Connectors The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean In order to prevent this open the front panel by pressing the RELEASE button then detach it and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol Do not apply too much force Otherwise the connectors may be damaged p Main unit Back of the front panel Actual total number Dismounting the Unit 1 BAF G IR Release key supplied SONY EXCD 31 E 3 810 609 11 1 Location of Controls Refer to the pages in for details During radio reception Preset number buttons 1 MUTE button During CD playback 2 OFF button OOOO INTRO intro scan button DSPL display mode change time set REPEAT repeat play button button OQ SHUF shuffle play button FM AM radio on band select button QOQ S volume bass treble balance fader control buttons Display window CD CD play button SEEK AMS MANU automatic tuning Automatic Music Sensor preset search A MEM Automatic Memory function button O button amp eject button OO SENS sensitivity adjust button RELEASE front panel release button O0 gt ll
15. ront panel to the unit by attaching part of the front panel to part B of the unit as illustrated then swing the left side into the unit and push it until clicks Notes e Make sure that the front panel is the right way up when attaching it to the unit as it cannot be attached upside down e Do not press the front panel hard against the unit when attaching it to the unit It can easily be attached by pressing it lightly against the unit e When you carry the front panel with you put it in the supplied front panel case e Do not press hard or give excessive pressure to the display window of the front panel e Before removing the front panel be sure to turn the power off However if you press the RELEASE button to detach the panel while the unit is still turned on the power will automatically turn off in order to protect the speakers from being damaged e Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight heat sources such as hot air ducts or leave it in a humid place Never leave it on the dashboard etc of a car parked in direct sunlight where there may be a considerable rise in temperature inside the car Caution Alarm If you turn the ignition key switch to the OFF position without removing the front panel the caution alarm will be activated and a beep tone will be heard for a few seconds only for cars with an accessory position on the ignition key switch Actual total number Setting the Clock The clock has a
16. ton while pressing the SEL button LOUD will appear on the display The bass and treble will be boosted To cancel press again Muting the Sound Quickly Mute Function Press the button The MUTE indication flashes The sound is muted at once To restore the previous volume level press again This function will be also cancelled when side of the or OFF button is pressed ejecting a CD by pressing the amp button during CD playback Actual total number Muting the Beep Tone Press the amp _ button while pressing the SEL button To reactivate the beep tone press these buttons once more Note When connecting an optional power amplifier to the LINE OUT the beep tone is disabled Turning on the Clock Display Power Select Function Only for cars with accessory position on the ignition key switch To turn the Power Select Function on Press the button while pressing the SEL button To turn the accessory position ON or OFF the clock will be displayed or not To avoid battery wear the clock is not displayed when the unit is initialization SONY EXCD 31 E 3 810 609 11 1 SUOIPUNY JAYIO UO dasay OIpey i Maintenance Fuse Replacement When replacing the fuse be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the fuse If the fuse blows check the power connection and replace the fuse If the fuse blows again after replacement there may be a
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