Sony EXCD-306 User's Manual
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1. eeeseesesessssesesseseseretrererrresessssssssssses 8 Maintenance ssesseseseeeerererreesssessessssssessrerseerereere 9 Dismountins he tnik srs 9 Attaching the label to the rotary remote CE XCD AG IY J pescessscasi see snsceatecensncessevsenessts 10 Location of controls sstccncderetevesdsascieriezceticasnsants 11 OpeciHCaAONS esisprinteri 12 Troubleshooting guide ccscsccsisssssansoidisssinsssaceevns 13 Ade eee EAEE EEE RA 14 Sony EXCD 406 306 E 3 859 007 12 1 4 Getting Started Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery you must reset the unit Press the reset button with a pointed object such as a ball point pen E ge mal Reset button Notes e Pressing the reset button will erase all the memorized program and memory functions e When you cannect the power supply cord to the unit or reset the unit wait for about 10 seconds before you insert a disc Do not insert a disc within these 10 seconds otherwise the unit will not be reset and you will have to press the reset button again Detaching the front panel You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent the unit from being stolen 1 Press OFF 2 Press to open up the front panel Then slide the front panel a little to the left and pull it off towards you OFF RELEASE Notes e Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it from the unit e Ifyou press to de2. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station Press either side of repeatedly until the desired station is received Note If the automatic tuning stops too frequently press momentarily until LCL appears in the display local seek mode Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in Tip If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to press and hold either side of for two seconds until the desired frequency appears manual tuning If FM stereo reception is poor Monaural Mode Press momentarily until MONO appears The sound improves but becomes monaural ST disappears To go back to the normal mode press again until MONO disappears Changing the displayed items Each time you press DSPL the items alternate between the frequency and time Actual total number Other Functions Adjusting the sound characteristics You can adjust bass treble balance and fader Each source can store the bass and treble level independently 1 Select the item you want to adjust by pressing repeatedly VOL volume BAS bass TRE treble BALANCE balance FADER fader 2 Adjust the selected item by pressing or Adjust within three seconds after selecting the item After three seconds the buttons work as volume control buttons Muting the sound Press MUTE MUTE flashes To restore the previous volume level
3. INTRO button 6 2 REPEAT button 6 3 SHUF button 6 eject button 5 RELEASE front panel release button 4 9 volume bass treble balance fader control buttons 5 7 Actual total number S El al lal I l INTRO REPEAT SHUF Jle Jls 4 jis Jle MUTE button 7 Reset button located on the front side of the unit hidden by the front panel 4 DSPL display mode change time set button 5 7 SENS sensitivity adjust button 7 A MEM Automatic Memory button 6 OFF button 4 5 8 D BASS dial EXCD 406 only 8 The illustration of the front panel in the manual is of the EXCD 406 UO IJEWIOJU JEUO IIPPY f 11 Sony EXCD 406 306 E 3 859 007 12 1 12 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 12 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 CD player section System Compact disc digital audio system Signal to noise ratio 90 dB 10 20 000 Hz Below measurable limit Frequency response Wow and flutter Laser Diode Properties Material GaAlAs Wavelength 780 nm Emission Duration Continuous Laser output power Less than 44 6 pW 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 Antenna terminal 87 5 107 9 MHz Externa
4. with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit Actual total number Cleaning the connectors The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean To prevent this open the front panel by pressing RELEASE 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 Main unit Back of the front panel Dismounting the unit Release key supplied UOIJEWOJU euo ppy suoipuny 194 0 f Sony EXCD 406 306 E 3 859 007 12 1 Attaching the label to the rotary remote EXCD 406 You can control this unit with the optional rotary remote RM X2S EXCD 406 only Several labels are supplied with the rotary remote Attach the label that matches the functions of this unit and the mounting position of the rotary remote After you mount the rotary remote attach the label in the illustration below 10 Actual total number Sony EXCD 406 306 E 3 859 007 12 1 Location of controls Refer to the pages for details SI fo N H gt ol oo NI SEL control mode select button 5 7 8 SOURCE source select button 5 6 MODE band select button 6 SEEK AMS seek Automatic Music Sensor manual search button 5 7 8 Display window During radio reception Number buttons 6 7 During CD playback C1
5. Release the button when you have found the desired point SEEK AMS PP PP To search To search backward forward Note If _ or __ appears in the display you have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further Playing a CD in various modes Searching for the desired track Intro Scan Press 1 during playback INTRO appears in the display The first 10 seconds of all the tracks are played When you find the desired track press again The unit returns to the normal playback mode Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat Play Press 2 during playback REPEAT appears in the display When the currently played track is over it will be played again from the beginning To cancel this mode press again Playing tracks in random order Shuffle Play Press 3 during playback SHUFFLE appears in the display To cancel this mode press again Actual total number Radio Memorizing stations automatically Automatic Memory Stations with the clearest reception are automatically searched and memorized on each band FMI FMI FMIIT and AM Up to 6 stations on each band can be stored on the number buttons C1 to C6 in the order of band frequency 1 Press repeatedly to select the tuner Each time you press MODE the mode change as follows CD gt TUNER NJ Press repeatedly to select the band Each time you press MODE t
6. SS O N Y 3 859 007 12 1 Actual total number 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 406 Serial No Model No EXCD 306 Serial No For installation and connections see the supplied installation connections manual COMPACT USE DIGITAL AUDIO EXCD 406 EXCD 306 1997 by Sony Corporation Sony EXCD 406 306 E 3 859 007 12 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 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 relo
7. cate the receiving antenna Increase the separation 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 Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact Disc Player This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features You can use an optional rotary remote RM X2S EXCD 406 only Sony EXCD 406 306 E 3 859 007 12 1 Table of Contents Getting Started Resetting the UNI essien Detaching the front panel seian DOTS TNC CLOCK ase CD Player e reg O D rein eee ee E ee er Playing a CD in various modes ceeeeeeee Radio Memorizing stations automatically Automatic Memory cscsccivisivcasnacesiiassvivenss Memorizing only the desired stations Receiving the memorized stations 008 Other Functions Adjusting the sound characteristics 0 DVM Mhe SOWING aerieni e rinne Changing the sound and beep tone Turning on the clock display ower Select Function ssuerensrussi Actual total number Additional Information Precautions
8. emedy the problems that you may encounter with your unit Before going through the checklist below check the connection and operating procedures General Problem No sound The contents of the memory have been erased Indications do not appear in the display No beep tone CD playback Problem CD cannot be loaded Play does not begin CD is automatically ejected CD will not eject The operation buttons do not function The sound skips due to vibration Radio reception Problem Preset tuning is not possible Automatic tuning is not possible The ST indication flashes Error displays Cause Solution e Adjust the volume with C e Set the fader control to the center position for two speaker systems e The power cord or battery has been disconnected e The reset button has been pressed Store the settings again into the memory Remove the front panel and clean the connectors See Cleaning the connectors page 9 for details e An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not using the built in amplifier e The beep tone is muted page 8 Cause Solution e Another CD is already loaded e The CD was forcibly inserted upside down Dusty disc The ambient temperature is more than 50 C 122 F Press the amp button for two seconds Press the reset button e The unit is installed at an angle of more than 20 e The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the ca
9. gain Note If you connect an optional power amplifier and do not use the built in amplifier the beep tone will be disabled Turning on the clock display Power Select Function Only for cars with an accessory position on the ignition key switch To turn the Power Select Function ON Press while pressing SEL The Power Select Function ties the clock display power to the accessory position on the ignition key switch To avoid battery wear the clock is not displayed while the unit is initializing Note You cannot operate this function with the optional rotary remote RM X2S EXCD 406 only Actual total number Additional Information Precautions e If your car was 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 of a two speaker system set the fader control to the center position e If your car is equipped with a power antenna note that it will extend automatically while the unit is operating 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 handling CDs A dirty or defective disc may cause sound dropouts while playing To enjoy optimum sound handle the disc as fo
10. git flashes dy ame ca Set the hour digits To go back To go forward ukala LEd L at ci n Press momentarily iPr Lat Lt The minute digits flash Set the minute digits To go back To go forward rH ILALL Resa Li a L m 3 Press DSPL momentarily The clock is activated 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 Actual total number CD Player Listening to a CD Simply insert the CD Playback starts automatically Labelled side up If a CD is already inserted press repeatedly until CD appears Elapsed playing time Note To play back an 8 cm 3 in CD use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter CSA 8 Jake d G gt d payvers HUID To Press Stop playback Aor Eject the CD Changing the displayed items Each time you press DSPL the item changes as follows Elapsed playing time gt Track number Locating a specific track Automatic Music Sensor AMS During playback press either side of momentarily SEEK AMS gt gt PPI To locate To locate preceding tracks succeeding tracks Sony EXCD 406 306 E 3 859 007 12 1 Locating a specific point in a track Manual Search During playback press and hold either side of for two seconds
11. he mode changes as follows Deena Press for two seconds The unit will be starts scanning the selected band and memories the tuned stations on the number button C1 through 6 automatically UJ Notes e The unit does not store stations with weak signals If only a few stations are received some number buttons remain empty e When a number is indicated in the display the unit starts storing stations from the one currently displayed e Ifa CD is not in the unit only the tuner band appears even if you press SOURCE Memorizing only the desired stations You can store up to 6 stations on each band 18 for FMI FMII and FMIIL 6 for AM in the order of your choice 1 Press repeatedly to select the tuner 2 Press repeatedly to select the band Sony EXCD 406 306 E 3 859 007 12 1 3 Press either side of to tune in the station that you want to store on the number button 4 Press the desired number button CD to 6 for two seconds until MEM appears The number button indication appears in the display Note If you try to store another station on the same number button the previously stored station will be erased Receiving the memorized stations 1 Select the desired band page 6 2 Press the number button CD to momentarily where the desired station is stored If you cannot tune in a preset station Press either side of momentarily to search for the station automatic tuning
12. l antenna connector Intermediate frequency 10 7 MHz Usable sensitivity 13 dBf Selectivity at 400 kHz 70 dB Separation at 1 kHz 33 dB Signal to noise ratio 65 dB stereo 68 dB mono Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz 0 5 stereo 0 3 mono Frequency response 30 15 000 Hz Capture ratio 2 dB AM Intermediate 450 kHz frequency Sensitivity Tuning range Antenna terminal 32 uV 530 1 710 kHz External antenna connector Power amplifier section Outputs Speaker outputs sure seal connectors Speaker impedance 4 8 ohms Maximum power output 35 W x4 at 4 ohms Actual total number General Outputs Line output 2 Power antenna relay 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 7 fax 23 83 x7 sin w h d Approx 183 x 53 x 163 mm 71 4x 21 83 x6 2in w h d Mass Approx 1 3 kg 2 lb 14 oz Supplied accessories Parts for installation and connections 1 set Front panel case 1 Rotary remote RM X2S for EXCD 406 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 Tone controls Power requirements Dimensions Mounting dimensions Optional accessories Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Sony EXCD 406 306 E 3 859 007 12 1 Troubleshooting guide The following checklist will help you r
13. llows Handle the disc by its edge To keep the disc clean do not touch the surface CY Do not stick paper or tape on the labeled surface Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts or leave them in a car parked in direct sunlight where there can be a considerable rise in the temperature inside the car x S D ies C AZ Sony EXCD 406 306 E 3 859 007 12 1 Before playing clean the discs with an optional cleaning cloth Wipe each disc from the center out 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 in a 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 evaporates When you play 8 cm 3 in CDs Use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter CSA 8 to protect the CD player from being damaged Maintenance Fuse replacement When replacing the fuse be sure to use one that matches the amperage described 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 an internal malfunction In such a case consult your nearest Sony dealer Fuse 10 A Warning Never use a fuse
14. press MUTE again SUOIJUNY JaYIO OIPeY ahe d GD l Changing the sound and beep tone Enjoying bass and treble even at low volume Loudness EXCD 306 only Bass and treble will be reinforced Press 2 while pressing CSEL LOUD appears in the display To cancel press these buttons again Boosting the bass sound D bass EXCD 406 only You can enjoy clear and powerful bass sound The D bass function boosts the low frequency signal with a sharper curbe than conventional bass boost Sony EXCD 406 306 E 3 859 007 12 1 You can hear the bass line moe clearly even if the vocal sound is the same volume You can emphasize and adjust the bass sound easily with the D bass control This effect is similar to the one you get when you use an optional subwoofer system Moeover the Digital D bass function creates even shaper and more powerful bass sound than Analog D bass Digital D bass is available during CD playback Digital D BASS Analog D BASS z D BASS 3 2 aa 3 o d D BASS 2 0 TE G D BASS 2 ol e eo D BASS 1 nw D BASS 1 Frequency Hz Adjusting the bass curve Turn the D BASS dial to adjust the bass level 1 2 or 3 D BASS appears in the display During CD playback DIGITAL D BASS appears in the display To cancel turn the dial to the OFF position Muting the beep tone Press 6 while pressing SEL To obtain the beep tone again press these buttons a
15. r Cause Solution e Store the correct frequency e The broadcast signal is too weak The broadcast signal is too weak Use manual tuning e Tune in the frequency correctly e The broadcast signal is too weak Set to the MONO mode page 7 The following indications will flash for about five seconds Display Cause Solution r ony A CD is dirty or inserted upside Clean or insert the CD correctly cul down no The CD player cannot be operated Press the reset button or 4 Ls E because of some problem If the above mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation consult your nearest Sony dealer Actual total number uoewoyu jeuo ppy j 13 Sony EXCD 406 306 E 3 859 007 12 1 Index A M N O Automatic Memory 6 Manual search 6 Automatic Music Sensor AMS 5 Manual tuning 7 Automatic tuning 7 Memorizing a station 6 Monaural mode 7 B Mute 7 Balance 7 P Q Bass 7 Beep tone 8 Power select 8 C R Caution alarm 4 Radio 6 CD playback 5 Repeat Play 6 Clock 5 Reset 4 Rotary remote EXCD 406 only 10 D E S D BASS 7 Display 5 7 Shuffle Play 6 F G H T U Fader 7 Treble 7 Front panel 4 Fuse 9 V W X Y Z LJ K Volume 7 Intro Scan 6 L Local seek 7 Locating a specific point 6 a specific track 5 Loudness 7 14 Actual total number Sony EXCD 406 306 E 3 859 007 12 1 Sony Corporation Printed in Korea Actual total number Sony EXCD 406 306 E 3 859 007 12 1
16. tach the panel while the unit is still on the unit will turn off automatically to prevent the speakers from being damaged e When you carry the front panel with you put it in the supplied front panel case Actual total number Attaching the front panel Align part of the front panel to part of the unit as illustrated and push until it clicks Notes e Be sure not to attach the front panel upside down e Do not press the front panel hard against the unit when attaching it Press it lightly against the unit e Do not press hard or put excessive pressure on the display window of the front panel e Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight heat sources such as hot air ducts and do not leave it in a humid place Never leave it on the dashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight where there may be a considerable rise in temperature 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 If you connect an optional power amplifier and do not use built in amplifier the beep tone will be disabled Sony EXCD 406 306 E 3 859 007 12 1 Setting the clock The clock has a 12 hour digital indication Example Set the clock to 10 08 1 Press or during operation 2 Press for two seconds Kaia Et L The hour di
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