Sony EXCD-306, EXCD-406 User Manual

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

3-859-007-12 (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-406 Serial No. Model No. EXCD-306 Serial No.

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

EXCD-406

EXCD-306

 1997 by Sony Corporation

Actual total number: 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 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.

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).

CAUTION

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

Actual total number: Sony EXCD-406/306 (E) 3-859-007-12(1)

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Resetting the unit ................................................ 4

Detaching the front panel .................................. 4

Setting the clock .................................................. 5

CD Player

Listening to a CD ................................................ 5

Playing a CD in various modes ........................ 6

Radio

Memorizing stations automatically

— Automatic Memory .................................. 6

Memorizing only the desired stations ............. 6

Receiving the memorized stations.................... 7

Other Functions

Adjusting the sound characteristics ................. 7

Muting the sound................................................ 7

Changing the sound and beep tone ................. 7

Turning on the clock display

— Power Select Function .............................. 8

Additional Information

Precautions ........................................................... 8

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

Dismounting the unit ......................................... 9

Attaching the label to the rotary remote

(EXCD-406 only) .......................................... 10

Location of controls .......................................... 11

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

Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 13

Index ................................................................... 14

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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.

Reset button

Notes

• Pressing the reset button will erase all the memorized program and memory functions.

• 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.

Attaching the front panel

Align part A of the front panel to part B of the unit as illustrated, and push until it clicks.

Notes

• Be sure not to attach the front panel upside down.

• Do not press the front panel hard against the unit when attaching it. Press it lightly against the unit.

• Do not press hard or put excessive pressure on the display window of the front panel.

• 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.

1 Press (OFF).

2 Press (RELEASE) 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

• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it from the unit.

• If you press (RELEASE) to detach the panel while the unit is still on, the unit will turn off automatically to prevent the speakers from being damaged.

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

supplied front panel case.

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Setting the clock

The clock has a 12-hour digital indication.

Example: Set the clock to 10:08

1 Press (OFF) or (DSPL) during operation.

2 Press (DSPL) for two seconds.

100

The hour digit flashes.

1 Set the hour digits.

To go back To go forward

1000

2 Press (SEL) momentarily.

1000

The minute digits flash.

3 Set the minute digits.

To go back

To go forward

CD Player

Listening to a CD

Simply insert the CD.

Playback starts automatically.

Labelled side up

If a CD is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD” appears.

MIN SEC

215

Elapsed playing time

Note

To play back an 8 cm (3 in.) CD, use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8).

To Press

Stop playback 6 or (OFF)

Eject the CD 6

Getting Started/CD Player

1008

3 Press (DSPL) momentarily.

1008

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.

Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows:

z Elapsed playing time z Track number

Time Z

Locating a specific track

— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily.

SEEK

AMS

To locate preceding tracks

To locate succeeding tracks

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Changing the displayed items

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