Sony EXCD 406 User Manual

3-859-007-12 (1)  
FM/AM  
Compact Disc  
Player  
EN  
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)  
Table of Contents  
Getting Started  
Resetting the unit ................................................ 4  
Detaching the front panel .................................. 4  
Setting the clock .................................................. 5  
Additional Information  
Precautions ........................................................... 8  
Maintenance ......................................................... 9  
Dismounting the unit ......................................... 9  
Attaching the label to the rotary remote  
(EXCD-406 only) .......................................... 10  
CD Player  
Location of controls .......................................... 11  
Specifications ..................................................... 12  
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 13  
Index ................................................................... 14  
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  
EN  
Turning on the clock display  
— Power Select Function .............................. 8  
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Attaching the front panel  
Align part A of the front panel to part B of  
the unit as illustrated, and push until it clicks.  
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.  
A
B
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.  
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.  
EN  
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.  
Detaching the front panel  
You can detach the front panel of this unit to  
prevent the unit from being stolen.  
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.  
CD Player  
Example: Set the clock to 10:08  
1 Press (OFF) or (DSPL) during operation.  
Listening to a CD  
2 Press (DSPL) for two seconds.  
Simply insert the CD.  
Playback starts automatically.  
Labelled side up  
100  
The hour digit flashes.  
1 Set the hour digits.  
To go back  
To go forward  
If a CD is already inserted, press (SOURCE)  
repeatedly until “CD” appears.  
1000  
EN  
MIN  
SEC  
2 Press (SEL) momentarily.  
215  
Elapsed playing time  
1000  
The minute digits flash.  
Note  
To play back an 8 cm (3 in.) CD, use the optional Sony  
compact disc single adapter (CSA-8).  
3 Set the minute digits.  
To  
Press  
Stop playback  
Eject the CD  
6 or (OFF)  
6
To go back  
To go forward  
Changing the displayed items  
Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes  
as follows:  
1008  
3 Press (DSPL) momentarily.  
zElapsed playing time zTrack number  
Time Z  
1008  
Locating a specific track  
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)  
The clock is activated.  
Note  
During playback, press either side of  
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.  
(SEEK/AMS) momentarily.  
SEEK  
AMS  
To locate  
preceding tracks  
To locate  
succeeding tracks  
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Locating a specific point in a track  
— Manual Search  
Radio  
During playback, press and hold either  
side of (SEEK/AMS) for two seconds.  
Release the button when you have  
found the desired point.  
SEEK  
AMS  
Memorizing stations  
automatically  
To search  
backward  
To search  
forward  
— Automatic Memory  
Stations with the clearest reception are  
automatically searched and memorized on  
each band (FMI, FMII, FMIII and AM). Up to 6  
stations on each band can be stored on the  
number buttons ((1) to (6)) in the order of  
band frequency.  
Note  
If “_ _ ” or “ _ _” appears in the display, you have  
reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot  
go any further.  
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the  
tuner.  
Playing a CD in various  
modes  
Each time you press (MODE), the mode  
change as follows:  
CD ˜ TUNER  
Searching for the desired track  
EN  
— Intro Scan  
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the  
band.  
Press (1) during playback.  
“INTRO” appears in the display.  
Each time you press (MODE), the mode  
changes as follows:  
The first 10 seconds of all the tracks are played.  
zFM I zFM II zFM III zAM  
When you find the desired track, press again.  
The unit returns to the normal playback mode.  
3 Press (A.MEM) for two seconds.  
The unit will be starts scanning the selected  
band and memories the tuned stations on  
the number button (1) through (6)  
automatically.  
Playing tracks repeatedly  
— Repeat Play  
Press (2) during playback.  
“REPEAT” appears in the display.  
Notes  
The unit does not store stations with weak signals. If  
only a few stations are received, some number buttons  
remain empty.  
When the currently played track is over, it will  
be played again from the beginning.  
When a number is indicated in the display, the unit  
starts storing stations from the one currently displayed.  
If a CD is not in the unit, only the tuner band appears  
even if you press (SOURCE).  
To cancel this mode, press again.  
Playing tracks in random order  
— Shuffle Play  
Press (3) during playback.  
“SHUFFLE” appears in the display.  
Memorizing only the  
desired stations  
To cancel this mode, press again.  
You can store up to 6 stations on each band (18  
for FMI, FMII and FMIII, 6 for AM) in the  
order of your choice.  
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the  
tuner.  
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the  
band.  
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3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune  
in the station that you want to store on  
the number button.  
Other Functions  
4 Press the desired number button ((1) to  
(6)) for two seconds until “MEM”  
appears.  
The number button indication appears in  
the display.  
Adjusting the sound  
characteristics  
You can adjust bass, treble, balance and fader.  
Each source can store the bass and treble level  
independently.  
Note  
If you try to store another station on the same number  
button, the previously stored station will be erased.  
1 Select the item you want to adjust by  
Receiving the memorized  
stations  
pressing (SEL) repeatedly.  
VOL (volume) n BAS (bass) n TRE  
(treble) n BALANCE (balance) n FADER  
(fader)  
1 Select the desired band (page 6).  
2 Adjust the selected item by pressing (+)  
or (–).  
2 Press the number button ((1) to (6))  
momentarily where the desired station is  
stored.  
Adjust within three seconds after selecting  
the item. (After three seconds, the buttons  
work as volume control buttons.)  
EN  
If you cannot tune in a preset  
station  
Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)  
momentarily to search for the station  
(automatic tuning).  
Muting the sound  
Scanning stops when the unit receives a  
station. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)  
repeatedly until the desired station is  
received.  
Press (MUTE).  
“MUTE” flashes.  
To restore the previous volume level, press  
(MUTE) again.  
Note  
If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press  
(SENS) momentarily until “LCL” appears in the display  
(local seek mode). Only the stations with relatively strong  
signals will be tuned in.  
Changing the sound and  
beep tone  
Enjoying bass and treble even at  
low volume — Loudness  
(EXCD-306 only)  
Tip  
If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen  
to, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS) for two  
seconds until the desired frequency appears (manual  
tuning).  
If FM stereo reception is poor  
— Monaural Mode  
Bass and treble will be reinforced.  
Press (2) while pressing (SEL).  
“LOUD” appears in the display.  
Press (SENS) momentarily until “MONO”  
appears.  
The sound improves, but becomes  
monaural (“ST” disappears).  
To cancel, press these buttons again.  
Boosting the bass sound — D-bass  
(EXCD-406 only)  
To go back to the normal mode, press again  
until “MONO” disappears.  
You can enjoy clear and powerful bass sound.  
The D-bass function boosts the low frequency  
signal with a sharper curbe than conventional  
bass boost.  
Changing the displayed items  
Each time you press (DSPL), the items  
alternate between the frequency and time.  
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You can hear the bass line moe clearly even if  
the vocal sound is the same volume. You can  
emphasize and adjust the bass sound easily  
with the D-bass control. This effect is similar to  
the one you get when you use an optional  
subwoofer system.  
Additional  
Information  
Moeover, the Digital D-bass* function creates  
even shaper and more powerful bass sound  
than Analog D-bass.  
Precautions  
* Digital D-bass is available during CD playback.  
• If your car was 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.  
Digital D-BASS  
Analog D-BASS  
D-BASS 3  
D-BASS 2  
D-BASS 1  
D-BASS 3  
D-BASS 2  
D-BASS 1  
• If no sound comes from the speakers of a  
two-speaker system, set the fader control to  
the center position.  
0dB  
0dB  
Frequency (Hz)  
Frequency (Hz)  
•If your car is equipped with a power  
antenna, note that it will extend  
Adjusting the bass curve  
automatically while the unit is operating.  
Turn the D-BASS dial to adjust the bass  
level (1, 2 or 3).  
“D-BASS” appears in the display.  
During CD playback, “DIGITAL D-BASS”  
appears in the display.  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your unit that are not covered in  
this manual, please consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
EN  
To cancel, turn the dial to the OFF position.  
Notes on handling CDs  
A dirty or defective disc may cause sound  
dropouts while playing. To enjoy optimum  
sound, handle the disc as follows.  
Handle the disc by its edge. To keep the disc  
clean, do not touch the surface.  
Muting the beep tone  
Press (6) while pressing (SEL).  
To obtain the beep tone again, press these  
buttons again.  
Note  
If you connect an optional power amplifier and do not use  
the built-in amplifier, the beep tone will be disabled.  
Do not stick paper or tape on the labeled  
surface.  
Turning on the clock  
display — Power Select Function  
Only for cars with an accessory position on the  
ignition key switch  
To turn the Power Select Function ON  
Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or  
heat sources such as hot air-ducts, or leave  
them in a car parked in direct sunlight where  
there can be a considerable rise in the  
temperature inside the car.  
Press (OFF) while pressing (SEL).  
The Power Select Function ties the clock  
display power to the accessory position on  
the ignition key switch.  
To avoid battery wear, the clock is not  
displayed while the unit is initializing.  
Note  
You cannot operate this function with the optional rotary  
remote (RM-X2S) (EXCD-406 only).  
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Before playing, clean the discs with an  
optional cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from  
the center out.  
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,  
commercially available cleaners or antistatic  
spray intended for analog discs.  
Cleaning the connectors  
The unit may not function properly if the  
connectors between the unit and the front  
panel are not clean. To prevent this, open the  
front panel by pressing (RELEASE), then  
detach it and clean the connectors with a  
cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply  
too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may  
be damaged.  
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 evaporates.  
Main unit  
When you play 8 cm (3 in.) CDs  
Back of the front panel  
Use the optional Sony compact disc single  
adapter (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from  
being damaged.  
EN  
Dismounting the unit  
Maintenance  
Fuse replacement  
When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one  
that matches the amperage described 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.  
Release key  
(supplied)  
µ
µ
µ
Fuse (10 A)  
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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Attaching the label to the  
rotary remote  
(EXCD-406)  
You can control this unit with the optional  
rotary remote (RM-X2S) (EXCD-406 only).  
Several labels are supplied with the rotary  
remote. Attach the label that matches the  
functions of this unit and the mounting  
position of the rotary remote.  
After you mount the rotary remote, attach the  
label in the illustration below.  
DSPL  
MODE  
SEL  
EN  
SEL  
MODE  
DSPL  
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Location of controls  
SOURCE MODE  
INTRO  
REPEAT  
SHUF  
SEEK  
AMS  
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
SEL  
OFF  
2
3
RELEASE  
OFF  
DSPL  
SENS  
A.MEM  
D-BASS  
MUTE  
Refer to the pages for details.  
EN  
MUTE button 7  
1 SEL (control mode select) button 5, 7, 8  
2 SOURCE (source select) button 5, 6  
3 MODE (band select) button 6  
Reset button (located on the front side  
of the unit hidden by the front panel) 4  
!™ DSPL (display mode change/time set)  
4 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music  
button 5, 7  
Sensor/manual search) button 5, 7, 8  
SENS (sensitivity adjust) button 7  
A.MEM (Automatic Memory) button 6  
!∞ OFF button 4, 5, 8  
5 Display window  
6 During radio reception:  
Number buttons 6, 7  
D-BASS dial (EXCD-406 only) 8  
During CD playback:  
(1) INTRO button 6  
(2) REPEAT button 6  
(3) SHUF button 6  
The illustration of the front panel in the  
manual is of the EXCD-406.  
7 6 (eject) button 5  
8 RELEASE (front panel release) button 4,  
9
9 (+) (–) (volume/bass/treble/balance/  
fader control) buttons 5, 7  
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Specifications  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION  
12 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.  
CD player section  
System  
General  
Outputs  
Compact disc digital audio  
system  
Line output (2)  
Power antenna relay  
control/Power amplifier  
control lead  
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  
Bass ±10 dB at 100 Hz  
Treble ±10 dB at 10 kHz  
12 V DC car battery  
(negative ground)  
Approx. 188 × 58 × 180 mm  
(7 1/2 × 2 3/8 × 7 1/8 in.)  
(w/h/d)  
Approx. 183 × 53 × 163 mm  
(7 1/4 × 2 1/8 × 6 1/2 in.)  
(w/h/d)  
Approx. 1.3 kg (2 lb 14 oz)  
Parts for installation and  
connections (1 set)  
Front panel case (1)  
Rotary remote RM-X2S  
(for EXCD-406)  
GaAlAs  
780 nm  
Continuous  
Less than 44.6 µW*  
Power requirements  
Dimensions  
* This output is the value measured at a distance of  
200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical  
Pick-up Block.  
Mounting dimensions  
EN  
Mass  
Supplied accessories  
Tuner section  
FM  
Tuning range  
Antenna terminal  
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz  
Usable sensitivity  
Selectivity (at 400 kHz)  
Separation (at 1 kHz)  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
87.5 – 107.9 MHz  
External antenna connector  
Optional accessories  
RCA pin cord  
RC-63 (1 m), RC-64 (2 m),  
RC-65 (5 m)  
Cleaning cloth XP-CD1  
Compact disc single  
adapter CSA-8  
13 dBf  
70 dB  
33 dB  
65 dB (stereo),  
68 dB (mono)  
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz  
0.5 % (stereo),  
0.3 % (mono)  
30 – 15,000 Hz  
2 dB  
Frequency response  
Capture ratio  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
AM  
Intermediate  
frequency Sensitivity  
Tuning range  
Antenna terminal  
450 kHz  
32 µV  
530 – 1,710 kHz  
External antenna connector  
Power amplifier section  
Outputs  
Speaker outputs  
(sure seal connectors)  
4 – 8 ohms  
Speaker impedance  
Maximum power output 35 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)  
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Troubleshooting guide  
The following checklist will help you remedy the problems that you may encounter with your unit.  
Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures.  
General  
Cause/Solution  
Problem  
•Adjust the volume with (+).  
•Set the fader control to the center position for two-speaker  
systems.  
No sound.  
• The power cord or battery has been disconnected.  
• The reset button has been pressed.  
n Store the settings again into the memory.  
The contents of the memory  
have been erased.  
Indications do not appear in the  
display.  
Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning  
the connectors” (page 9) for details.  
No beep tone.  
An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not  
using the built-in amplifier.  
The beep tone is muted (page 8).  
CD playback  
Problem  
EN  
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 (122°F).  
Press the 6 button for 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.  
• Store the correct frequency.  
• The broadcast signal is too weak.  
Automatic tuning is not  
possible.  
The broadcast signal is too weak.  
n Use manual tuning.  
The “ST” indication flashes.  
•Tune in the frequency correctly.  
•The broadcast signal is too weak.  
n Set to the MONO mode (page 7).  
Error displays  
The following indications will flash for about five seconds.  
Solution  
Display  
Cause  
Clean or insert the CD correctly.  
A CD is dirty or inserted upside  
down.  
Press the reset button or 6.  
The CD player cannot be operated  
because of some problem.  
If the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
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Index  
A
M, N, O  
Automatic Memory  
6
Manual search  
Manual tuning  
6
7
Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)  
5
Automatic tuning  
7
Memorizing a station  
6
Monaural mode  
7
Mute  
7
B
Balance  
Bass  
Beep tone  
7
P, Q  
7
8
Power select  
8
C
R
Caution alarm  
CD playback  
4
Radio  
Repeat Play  
Reset  
Rotary remote (EXCD-406 only) 10  
6
5
6
Clock  
5
4
D, E  
S
D-BASS  
Display 5, 7  
7
Shuffle Play  
6
EN  
F, G, H  
T, U  
Fader  
Front panel  
Fuse  
7
Treble  
7
4
9
V, W, X, Y, Z  
Volume  
7
I, J, K  
Intro Scan  
6
7
L
Local seek  
Locating  
a specific point  
a specific track  
6
5
Loudness  
7
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Sony Corporation Printed in Korea  
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