3-810-611-11 (1)
FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player
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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)
Table of Contents
Precautions ............................................................... 4
Setting the Clock ...................................................... 5
Other Functions
Adjusting the Sound Characteristics .................... 8
Enjoying Bass and Treble at Low Volume
CD Player Operation
— Loudness Function ......................................... 8
Muting the Sound Quickly
— Mute Function ................................................ 8
Muting the Beep Tone ............................................. 9
Turning on the Clock Display
— Power Select Function ................................... 9
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
Maintenance ............................................................. 9
Dismounting the Unit ............................................. 9
Location of Controls .............................................. 10
Specifications .......................................................... 11
Troubleshooting Guide ......................................... 12
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
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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
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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
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.
• 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.
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.
EN
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 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.
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.
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.
Do not stick paper or tape on the labeled
surface.
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Setting the Clock
The clock has a 12-hour digital indication.
CD Player Operation
For example, setting it to 10:08
1 Display the time.
Playing a CD
After inserting the CD, playback will
start from the first track automatically.
OFF
DSPL
(Press the
or
button during
unit operation.)
DSPL
2 Press the
seconds.
button for more than two
Label side up
100
The hour digit(s) blinks.
Set the hour digits.
to go forward
If a CD is already inserted, press the CD
button to start playback.
to go back
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When the unit starts CD playback, the
elapsed playing time will be displayed.
To display the elapsed playing time and the
1000
3 Press the SEL button momentarily.
DSPL
track number alternately, press the
button.
1000
The minute digits blink.
MIN
SEC
215
Elapsed playing time
Set the minute digits.
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.
to go forward
to go back
Note
1008
To play a 8 cm (3 in.) CD, use the optional Sony compact
disc single adapter (CSA-8).
DSPL
4 Press the
button momentarily.
To stop playback,
The clock activates.
eject the CD by pressing the
button or
OFF
press the
button.
Note
Playback stops also when you select another
source (radio) by pressing the FM/AM button.
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.
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
Playing Tracks in Random
Order —Shuffle Play Function
of Tracks
SHUF
— AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) Function
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Press the
button during playback.
n “SHUF” appears on the display.
All tracks on the currently selected disc are
played in random order.
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
To locate
previous tracks
To locate
succeeding tracks
Locating the Desired Part
of a Track — Manual Search Function
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.
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SEEK/AMS
MANU
SEEK/AMS
MANU
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.
Searching for the Desired
Track — Intro Scan Function
INTRO
1
Press the
button during playback.
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.
Playing Tracks Repeatedly
— Repeat Play Function
REPEAT
2
Press the
button during playback.
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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Tuning in by Adjusting the
Frequency— Manual Tuning
Radio Reception
1 Select the desired band.
Searching for Stations
Automatically — Automatic Tuning
2 Press and hold either side of the SEEK/
AMS/MANU button.
Release the button when the desired station
is received.
1 Select the desired band.
SEEK/AMS
MANU
SEEK/AMS
MANU
FM
FM I n FM II n FM III n
FM I n ···
For lower frequencies
For higher frequencies
AM
AM
PREVENT ACCIDENTS!
When tuning in during driving, use automatic
tuning.
2 Press either side of the SEEK/AMS/MANU
button once to search for the next
station (automatic tuning).
SEEK/AMS
MANU
SEEK/AMS
MANU
Memorizing Stations
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For lower frequencies
For higher frequencies
Automatically
The scanning stops when a station is received.
Press either side of the SEEK/AMS/MANU
button repeatedly until the desired station is
received.
— 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.
When an FM stereo program with sufficient signal
strength is tuned in,
FM
STEREO
879
the “STEREO" indication appears.
1 Select the desired band.
To keep the automatic tuning from stopping on
stations too frequently (local seek mode), press
A.MEM
2 Press the
seconds.
button for more than two
SENS
the
button momentarily to get the “LOCAL”
indication.
The unit will be start scanning the selected
band and memorize the tuned stations on the
preset number button 1 through 6
automatically.
Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be
tuned in. The local seek mode functions only when
automatic tuning is in operation.
If FM Stereo Reception is
Poor — Monaural Mode
SENS
Press the
button momentarily.
n “MONO” appears on the display.
The sound will improve, but it will be
monaural.
SENS
By pressing the
button, you can change the
displayed items as follows:
z LOCAL z MONO
z Normal mode
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Memorizing Only the
Desired Stations
Other Functions
1 Select the desired band (page 7).
Adjusting the Sound
Characteristics
2 Tune in the station which you wish to
store on a preset number button.
3 Press and hold the desired preset
1 Select the item you want to adjust by
pressing the SEL button repeatedly.
INTRO
number button (
to
) for about
6
1
two seconds until you hear a beep tone.
VOL (volume) n BAS (bass) n TRE
(treble) n BALANCE n FADER n VOL
(volume) n ···
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.
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.)
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Receiving the Memorized
Stations
Enjoying Bass and Treble
at Low Volume
— Loudness Function
LOUD
1 Select the desired band (page 7).
Press the
button. n “LOUD” will
appear on the display.
The bass and treble will be boosted.
To cancel, press again.
2 Press momentarily the preset number
INTRO
button (
to
6
) on which the
1
desired station is stored.
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.
Muting the Sound Quickly
— Mute Function
MUTE
Press the
button. n The “MUTE”
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.
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Muting the Beep Tone
Dismounting the Unit
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Press the button while pressing
the SEL button.
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.
To reactivate the beep tone, press these buttons
once more.
Thin screwdriver
(Be careful to not break the front cover.)
Note
When connecting an optional power amplifier to the LINE
OUT, the beep tone is disabled.
Turning on the Clock
Display — Power Select Function
Only for cars with accessory position on the
ignition key switch
2 Repeat step 1 on the right side. Then the
front cover will be removed.
To turn the Power Select Function on
OFF
Press the
button while pressing
the SEL button.
EN
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.
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.
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.
4 Repeat step 3 on the right side.
Fuse (15 A)
5 Slide the unit out of the mounting.
Warning
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as
this could damage the unit.
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Location of Controls
SEEK/AMS
MANU
OFF
DSPL
LOUD
SENS
A.MEM
FM
AM
SEL
CD
INTRO
REPEAT
SHUF
MUTE
1
2
3
4
5
6
Refer to the pages in r for details.
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1 LOUD (loudness) button 8
2 OFF button 589
3 Reset button 4
!™ During radio reception:
Preset number buttons 8
During CD playback:
INTRO
1
INTRO (intro scan) button 6
4 DSPL (display mode change/time set)
REPEAT
button 5
2
REPEAT (repeat play) button 6
SHUF
5 +/– (volume/bass/treble/balance/fader
SHUF (shuffle play) button 6
3
control) button 58
!£ FM/AM (radio on/band select) button
57
6 Display window
!¢ CD (CD play) button 5
7 SEEK/AMS/MANU (automatic tuning/
Automatic Music Sensor/manual search)
button 67
!∞ A.MEM (Automatic Memory function)
button 7
8 6 (eject) button 58
9 SENS (sensitivity adjust) button 7
!º MUTE button 8
!¡ SEL (control mode select) button 589
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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
General
Output lead
Compact disc digital audio
system
Power antenna control/
Power amplifier control
lead
Bass ±10 dB at 100 Hz
Treble ±10 dB at 10 kHz
12 V DC car battery
(negative ground)
Approx. 178 × 50 × 180 mm
(7 1/8 × 2 × 7 1/8 in.)
(w/h/d)
Approx. 183 × 53 × 159 mm
(7 1/4 × 2 1/8 × 6 3/8 in.)
(w/h/d)
Approx. 1.2 Kg (2 lb 10 oz.)
Parts for installation and
connections (1 set)
RCA pin cord
Signal-to- noise ratio
Frequency response
Wow and flutter
Laser Diode Properties
Material
Wavelength
Emission Duration
Laser output power
90 dB
10 – 20,000 Hz
Below measurable limit
Tone controls
Power requirements
Dimensions
GaAlAs
780 nm
Continuous
*
Less than 44.6 µW
Mounting dimension
* This output is the value measured at a distance of 200
mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-
up Block.
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Mass
Supplied accessories
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range
Antenna terminal
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
Usable sensitivity
Selectivity
Optional accessories
87.5 – 107.9 MHz
External antenna connector
RC-63 (1 m), RC-64 (2 m),
RC-65 (5 m)
Cleaning cloth XP-CD1
Compact disc single
adaptor CSA-8
13 dBf
70 dB at 400 kHz
65 dB (stereo),
68 dB (mono)
Signal-to-noise ratio
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
0.5 % (stereo),
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
0.3 % (mono)
33 dB at 1 kHz
30 – 15,000 Hz
2 dB
Separation
Frequency response
Capture ratio
AM
Tuning range
Antenna terminal
530 – 1,710 kHz
External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
Sensitivity 32 µV
Power amplifier section
Outputs
Speaker outputs
(sure seal connectors)
4 – 8 ohms
Speaker impedance
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
Cause/Solution
Problem
No sound
• Adjust the volume with + side of the +/– button.
• Set the fader control to the center position for 2-speaker systems.
The contents of the memory
have been erased.
• The power cord or battery has been disconnected.
• The reset button has been pressed.
n Store stations into memory again.
Indications do not appear in the
display window.
Press the reset button.
Antenna does not retract.
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.
No beep tone.
• An optional power amplifier is connected to the LINE OUT.
• The beep tone is muted (page 9).
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CD playback
Problem
Cause/Solution
CD cannot be loaded.
• Another CD is already loaded.
• The CD was forcibly inserted upside down.
Play does not begin.
CD is automatically ejected.
CD will not eject.
Dusty disc.
The ambient temperature is more than 50°C.
Press the 6 button for more than two seconds.
Press the reset button.
The operation buttons do not
function.
The sound skips due to
vibration.
• 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
Cause/Solution
Preset tuning is not possible.
• Memorize the correct frequency.
• The broadcast is too weak.
Automatic tuning is not possible.
The broadcast is too weak. n Use manual tuning.
• Tune in precisely.
• The broadcast is too weak.
SENS
The “STEREO” indication
flashes.
n Press the
button to enter the MONO mode.
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Error displays
The following indications will flash for about five seconds.
Display
Cause
Solution
CD is dirty or inserted upside down.
Clean or insert the CD correctly.
Press the reset or 6 button.
The CD player cannot be operated
because of some problem.
If the above-mentioned solutions do not help to improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
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