Sony EXCD-21 User Manual

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

3-810-611-11 (1)

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-21 Serial No.

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

EXCD-21

 1995 by Sony Corporation

Actual total number: Sony EXCD-21 (E) 3-810-611-11(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 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 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.

Features

General

• Built-in power amplifier (max. output: 20 W × 4 ch.) enables you to enjoy 4-speaker

systems.

• Line outputs for connecting an optional

power amplifier.

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

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 7).

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

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Table of Contents

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

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

CD Player Operation

Playing a CD ............................................................. 5

Ejecting the CD ........................................................ 5

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 .................................... 6

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 ............................................... 7

Memorizing Stations Automatically

— Automatic Memory Function ....................... 7

Memorizing Only the Desired Stations ................ 8

Receiving the Memorized Stations ....................... 8

Other Functions

Adjusting the Sound Characteristics .................... 8

Enjoying Bass and Treble at Low Volume

— Loudness Function ......................................... 8

Muting the Sound Quickly

— Mute Function ................................................ 8

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

Turning on the Clock Display

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

Maintenance ............................................................. 9

Dismounting the Unit ............................................. 9

Location of Controls .............................................. 10

Specifications .......................................................... 11

Troubleshooting Guide ......................................... 12

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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 ball-point pen etc., then operate the unit.

Reset button

• 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.

• 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 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

Do not expose 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 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.

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 its surface.

Do not stick paper or tape on the labeled surface.

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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.

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.)

2 Press the

seconds.

The hour digit(s) blinks.

Set the hour digits.

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 accessary 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 during CD playback.

OFF

DSPL

button for more than two

button during

100

to go forward

to go back

1000

to go forward

to go back

1008

DSPL

button momentarily.

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 starts 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.

Note

To play a 8 cm (3 in.) 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.

DSPL

CD Player Operation

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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