Sony XE-8MKII User Manual

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

3-810-607-31 (2)

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 suministrad.

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CDX-2100

 1996 by Sony Corporation

Actual total number: SONY CDX-2100 (E,S,C) 3-810-607-31(2)

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).

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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

Memorising Stations Automatically

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

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

Receiving the Memorised 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 ballpoint 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 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 its surface.

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 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.

Do not stick paper or tape on the labelled surface.

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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

two seconds.

OFF

DSPL

button for more than

button during

CD Player Operation

Playing a CD

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

Label side up

The hour digit(s) blinks.

Set the hour digits.

to go forward

to go back

1000

3 Press the SEL button momentarily.

1000

The minute digits blink.

Set the minute digits.

to go forward

to go back

1008

100

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 during CD playback.

DSPL

button momentarily.

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

Elapsed playing time

215

DSPL

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 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.

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

button during playback.

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

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.

REPEAT

button during playback.

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Radio Reception

Tuning in by Adjusting the Frequency

1 Select the desired band.

— Manual Tuning

Searching for Stations Automatically

1 Select the desired band.

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 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.

FMI n FMII n FMIII n FMI n ···

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

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.

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

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

Memorising Only the Desired Stations

1 Select the desired band (page 7).

Other Functions

2 Tune in the station which you wish to

store on a preset number button.

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 (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.

INTRO

to 6) for about

Receiving the Memorised Stations

1 Select the desired band (page 7).

2 Press momentarily the preset number

button ( desired station is stored.

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.

INTRO

to 6) on which the

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 (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 appear on the display.

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

LOUD

button. n “LOUD” will

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”

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