Sony CDX-3100 annexe

3-810-605-31 (1)

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones

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For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.

Con respecto a la instalación y las conexiones, consulte el manual de Instalación/ conexiones suministrado.

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CDX-3100

 1996 by Sony Corporation

Actual total number: SONY CDX-3100 (E, S, C) 3-810-605-31(1)

Features

General

• Detachable-front panel enables you to take

the front panel away with you when you leave your car (page 4).

• Caution alarm will be activated if you turn

off the ignition key without removing the front panel from the unit.

• 12-hour digital clock provided (page 5).

• Built-in power amplifier (max. output:

30 W × 4 ch.) enables you to enjoy 4-speaker

systems.

• Line outputs for connecting an optional

power amplifier.

CD player section

• 1 bit DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) for

clear sound reproduction.

• Quick recovery mechanism for preventing

sound skipping.

• 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

• Up to 24 stations can be preset: 18 FM

stations and 6 AM stations .

• Automatic Memory function stores a total

of 24 stations in memory quickly and easily (page 8).

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Table of Contents

Precautions ............................................................... 4

Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel ............ 4

Setting the Clock ...................................................... 5

CD Player Operation

Playing a CD ............................................................. 6

Ejecting the CD ........................................................ 6

Locating the Beginnings of Tracks

— AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)

Function .......................................................... 6

Locating the Desired Part of a Track

— Manual Search Function ............................... 6

Searching for the Desired Track

— Intro Scan Function ........................................ 6

Playing Tracks Repeatedly

— Repeat Play Function..................................... 6

Playing Tracks in Random Order

— Shuffle Play Function .................................... 7

Radio Reception

Searching for Stations Automatically

— Automatic Tuning .......................................... 7

If FM Stereo Reception is Poor

— Monaural Mode .............................................. 7

Tuning in by Adjusting the Frequency

— Manual Tuning ............................................... 8

Memorising Stations Automatically

— Automatic Memory Function ....................... 8

Memorising Only the Desired Stations ................ 8

Receiving the Memorised Stations ........................ 8

Other Functions

Adjusting the Sound Characteristics .................... 9

Enjoying Bass and Treble at Low Volume

— Loudness Function ......................................... 9

Muting the Sound Quickly

— Mute Function ................................................ 9

Muting the Beep Tone ............................................. 9

Turning on the Clock Display

— Power Select Function ................................... 9

Maintenance ........................................................... 10

Dismounting the Unit ........................................... 10

Location of Controls .............................................. 11

Specifications .......................................................... 12

Troubleshooting Guide ......................................... 13

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Precautions

• Before operating the unit for the first time or

after replacing the car battery, press the reset button with a ballpoint pen etc., then operate the unit.

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.

Reset button

• 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.

• If no power is being supplied to the unit,

check the connections first. If everything is in order, check the fuse.

• If no sound comes from the speakers in

2-speaker systems, set the fader control to the centre 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

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.

Do not stick paper or tape on the labelled surface.

Before playing, clean the discs with an optional cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the centre 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 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 has evaporated.

When you play 8 cm 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

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from the unit.

Attaching the Front Panel

DSPL

Apply the right side of the front panel to the unit by attaching part A of the front panel to part B of the unit as illustrated, then swing the left side into the unit until it clicks.

Setting the Clock

The clock has a 12-hour digital indication.

For example, setting it to 10:08

1 Display the time.

(Press the unit operation.)

OFF

DSPL

button during

Notes

• Make sure that the front panel is the right way up when

attaching it to the unit as it cannot be attached upside down.

• 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.

• When you carry the front panel with you, put it in the

supplied front panel case.

• Do not press hard or give excessive pressure to the

display window of the front panel.

• 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.

• 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).

2 Press the

button for more than

two seconds.

100

The hour digit(s) blinks.

Set the hour digits.

to go forward

to go back

1000

3 Press the SEL button momentarily.

The minute digits blink.

Set the minute digits.

4 Press the

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 turned on. Set the clock after you have turned on the radio, or started CD playback.

1000

to go forward

to go back

1008

button momentarily.

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REPEAT

CD Player Operation

Playing a CD

After inserting the CD, playback will start from the first track automatically.

Label side up

If an 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.

MIN SEC

215

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.

DSPL

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

MANU

To locate previous tracks

SEEK/AMS

MANU

To locate succeeding tracks

Locating the Desired Part of a Track

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.

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.

— Manual Search Function

SEEK/AMS

MANU

SEEK/AMS

MANU

Note

To play a 8 cm CD, use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8).

To stop playback,

eject the CD by pressing the button or press the Playback stops also when you select another source (radio) by pressing the FM/AM button.

OFF

button.

Ejecting the CD

Press the button.

Note

If you leave the ejected disc in the disc insertion slot after you have pressed the 6 button, the disc will automatically retract into the unit after about 15 seconds in order to protect it.

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Searching for the Desired Track

Press the n “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.

— Intro Scan Function

INTRO

button during playback.

Playing Tracks Repeatedly

— Repeat Play Function

Press the n “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.

button during playback.

Playing Tracks in Random Order

Press the n “SHUF” appears on the display.

All tracks on the currently selected disc are played in random order.

—Shuffle Play Function

SHUF

button during playback.

Radio Reception

Searching for Stations Automatically

1 Select the desired band.

— Automatic Tuning

FMI n FMII n FMIII n FMI n ···

2 Press either side of the SEEK/AMS/MANU

button once to search for the next station (automatic tuning).

SEEK/AMS

MANU

For lower 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 programme with sufficient signal strength is tuned in,

STEREO

the “STEREO" indication appears.

To keep the automatic tuning from stopping on stations too frequently (local seek mode), press

SENS

the indication.

Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in. The local seek mode functions only when automatic tuning is in operation.

879

button momentarily to get the “LOCAL”

SEEK/AMS

MANU

For higher frequencies

CD Player Operation/Radio Reception

If FM Stereo Reception is

— Monaural Mode

Poor

Press the n “MONO” appears on the display.

The sound will improve, but it will be monaural.

By pressing the displayed items as follows:

z LOCAL z MONO z Normal mode

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SENS

button momentarily.

SENS

button, you can change the

Tuning in by Adjusting the Frequency

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.

For lower frequencies For higher frequencies

PREVENT ACCIDENTS!

When tuning in during driving, use automatic tuning.

— Manual Tuning

SEEK/AMS

MANU

SEEK/AMS

MANU

The number of the pressed preset number button appears in the display window.

Up to 6 stations on each band (FMI, FMII, FMIII and AM) can be stored on the preset number buttons in the order of your choice. Therefore, 18 stations can be memorised on FM. If you try to store another station on the same preset number button, the previously stored station will be erased.

Receiving the Memorised Stations

1 Select the desired band (page 7).

2 Press momentarily the preset number

button ( desired station is stored.

INTRO

to 6) on which the

Memorising Stations Automatically

— Automatic Memory Function

Stations with the clearest reception are automatically searched and memorised on each band (FMI, FMII, FMIII 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

seconds.

The unit will be start scanning the selected band and memorise the tuned stations on the preset number buttons 1 through 6 automatically.

A.MEM

button for more than two

Memorising 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.

Note

If you press the preset number button for more than two seconds, the currently received station will be memorised. To receive the previously memorised station, make sure that the preset number button is pressed only momentarily.

3 Press and hold the desired preset

number button (

two seconds until you hear a beep tone.

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INTRO

to 6) for about

Other Functions

Adjusting the Sound Characteristics

1 Select the item you want to adjust by

pressing the SEL button repeatedly.

Muting the Beep Tone

Press the the SEL button.

To reactivate the beep tone again, press these buttons once more.

Note

When connecting an optional power amplifier to the LINE OUT, the beep tone is disabled.

button while pressing

VOL (volume) n BAS (bass) n TRE (treble) n BALANCE (balance) n FADER (fader) n VOL (volume) n ···

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 SEL button. n “LOUD” will appear on the display.

The bass and treble will be boosted. To cancel, press again.

REPEAT

button while pressing

Muting the Sound Quickly

— Mute Function

Press the indication flashes.

The sound is muted at once. To restore the previous volume level, press again.

MUTE

button. n The “MUTE”

Turning on the Clock Display

Only for cars with accessory position on the ignition key switch.

To turn the Power Select Function ON

Press the the SEL button.

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.

— Power Select Function

OFF

button while pressing

Radio Reseption/Other Functions

This function will be also cancelled when:

— + side of the +/– or OFF button is pressed. — ejecting a CD by pressing the 6 button during CD

playback.

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