Sony EXCD-21 User Manual

FM/AM Compact Disc Player
3-810-611-11 (1)
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.
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EXCD-21
1995 by Sony Corporation
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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
DSPL
or
button for more than two
button during
100
to go forward
to go back
1000
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
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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
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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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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
SEEK/AMS
MANU
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
3
button during playback.
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To locate previous tracks
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
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
1
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.
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REPEAT
2
button during playback.
Radio Reception
Tuning in by Adjusting the Frequency
1 Select the desired band.
— Manual Tuning
Searching for Stations Automatically
1 Select the desired band.
FM
AM
2 Press either side of the SEEK/AMS/MANU
button once to search for the next station (automatic tuning).
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,
FM
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.
FM I n FM II n FM III n FM I n ···
AM
SEEK/AMS
MANU
879
button momentarily to get the “LOCAL”
— Automatic Tuning
SEEK/AMS
MANU
2 Press and hold either side of the SEEK/
AMS/MANU button.
Release the button when the desired station is received.
SEEK/AMS
MANU
For lower frequencies For higher frequencies
PREVENT ACCIDENTS!
When tuning in during driving, use automatic tuning.
SEEK/AMS
MANU
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.
2 Press the
seconds.
The unit will be start scanning the selected band and memorize the tuned stations on the preset number button 1 through 6 automatically.
A.MEM
button for more than two
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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:
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SENS
button momentarily.
SENS
button, you can change the
z LOCAL z MONO z Normal mode
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Memorizing Only the Desired Stations
1 Select the desired band (page 7).
Other Functions
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2 Tune in the station which you wish to
3 Press and hold the desired preset
number button ( 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.
INTRO
to 6) for about
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Receiving the Memorized 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
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Adjusting the Sound Characteristics
1 Select the item you want to adjust by
pressing the SEL button repeatedly.
VOL (volume) n BAS (bass) n TRE (treble) n BALANCE n 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 appear on the display.
The bass and treble will be boosted. To cancel, press again.
LOUD
button. n “LOUD” will
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.
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Muting the Sound Quickly
— Mute Function
Press the 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 6 button during CD
playback.
MUTE
button. n The “MUTE”
Muting the Beep Tone
Press the 6 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
Only for cars with accessory position on the ignition key switch
To turn the Power Select Function on
Press the 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.
— Power Select Function
OFF
button while pressing
Dismounting the Unit
1 While pushing in on the left side of the
front cover, insert the tip of a thin screwdriver as shown in the illustration, then pry off the front cover.
Thin screwdriver (Be careful to not break the front cover.)
2 Repeat step 1 on the right side. Then the
front cover will be removed.
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Radio Reception/Other Functions
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 an 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.
3 Use a thin screwdriver to push in the clip
on the left side of the unit, then pull out the left side of the unit until the catch clears the mounting.
4 Repeat step 3 on the right side.
5 Slide the unit out of the mounting.
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Location of Controls
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OFF
DSPL
LOUD
MUTE
SEL
INTRO2REPEAT3SHUF
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Refer to the pages in r for details.
1 LOUD (loudness) button 8 2 OFF button 589 3 Reset button 4 4 DSPL (display mode change/time set)
button 5
5 +/– (volume/bass/treble/balance/fader
control) button 58
6 Display window 7 SEEK/AMS/MANU (automatic tuning/
Automatic Music Sensor/manual search) button 67
8 6 (eject) button 58 9 SENS (sensitivity adjust) button 7MUTE button 8SEL (control mode select) button 589
SEEK/AMS
MANU
SENS
CD
A.MEM
456
FM
AM
!™ During radio reception:
Preset number buttons 8
During CD playback:
INTRO
1
INTRO (intro scan) button 6
REPEAT
REPEAT (repeat play) button 6
2
SHUF
SHUF (shuffle play) button 6
3
FM/AM (radio on/band select) button
57
CD (CD play) button 5 !∞ A.MEM (Automatic Memory function)
button 7
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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
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 µW
* This output is the value measured at a distance of 200
mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick­up Block.
system
*
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),
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
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 µV
68 dB (mono)
0.5 % (stereo),
0.3 % (mono)
General
Output lead Power antenna control/
Tone controls Bass ±10 dB at 100 Hz
Power requirements 12 V DC car battery Dimensions Approx. 178 × 50 × 180 mm
Mounting dimension Approx. 183 × 53 × 159 mm
Mass Approx. 1.2 Kg (2 lb 10 oz.) Supplied accessories Parts for installation and
Optional accessories RCA pin cord
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Power amplifier control lead
Treble ±10 dB at 10 kHz
(negative ground)
1
(7 (w/h/d)
1
(7 (w/h/d)
connections (1 set)
RC-63 (1 m), RC-64 (2 m), RC-65 (5 m) Cleaning cloth XP-CD1 Compact disc single adaptor CSA-8
1
/8 × 2 × 7
/4 × 2 1/8 × 6 3/8 in.)
/8 in.)
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Power amplifier section
Outputs Speaker outputs
(sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms Maximum power output 20 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
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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
No sound
The contents of the memory have been erased.
Indications do not appear in the display window.
Antenna does not retract.
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.
Cause/Solution
Adjust the volume with + side of the +/– button.
Set the fader control to the center position for 2-speaker systems.
The power cord or battery has been disconnected.
The reset button has been pressed.
n Store stations into memory again.
Press the reset button.
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.
An optional power amplifier is connected to the LINE OUT.
The beep tone is muted (page 9).
Cause/Solution
Another CD is already loaded.
The CD was forcibly inserted upside down.
Dusty disc.
The ambient temperature is more than 50°C.
Press the 6 button for more than two seconds.
Press the reset button.
The unit is installed at an angle of more than 20°.
The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car.
Radio reception
Problem
Preset tuning is not possible.
Automatic tuning is not possible.
The “STEREO” indication flashes.
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Cause/Solution
Memorize the correct frequency.
The broadcast is too weak.
The broadcast is too weak. n Use manual tuning.
Tune in precisely.
The broadcast is too weak.
n Press the
SENS
button to enter the MONO mode.
Error displays
The following indications will flash for about five seconds.
Display Solution
If the above-mentioned solutions do not help to improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Cause
CD is dirty or inserted upside down.
The CD player cannot be operated because of some problem.
Clean or insert the CD correctly.
Press the reset or 6 button.
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