3-810-609-11 (1) FM/AM Compact Disc Player 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-31 Serial No. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
EN Warning Features 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.
Table of Contents Precautions ............................................................... 4 Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel ............ 4 Setting the Clock ...................................................... 5 CD Player Operation Playing a CD ............................................................. Ejecting the CD ........................................................ Locating the Beginnings of Tracks — AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) Function ...........................................
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 EN • 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.
Attaching the Front Panel Apply the right side of the front panel to the unit by attaching part A of the front panel to part B of the unit as illustrated, then swing the left side into the unit and push it until clicks. Setting the Clock The clock has a 12-hour digital indication. For example, setting it to 10:08 1 2 A Display the time. (Press the OFF or unit operation.) Press the DSPL two seconds. DSPL button during button for more than 100 B The hour digits blinks. Set the hour digits.
CD Player Operation Locating the Beginnings of Tracks — AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) Function Playing a CD After inserting the CD, playback will start from the first track automatically. During playback, press either side of the SEEK/AMS/MANU button once for each track you wish to skip.
Playing Tracks in Random Order —Shuffle Play Function Radio Reception SHUF Press the 3 button during playback. n “SHUF” appears on the display. All tracks on the currently selected disc are played in random order. Searching for Stations Automatically — Automatic Tuning 1 Select the desired band. FM I n FM II n FM III n FM I n ··· FM AM AM 2 Press either side of the SEEK/AMS/MANU button once to search for the next station (automatic tuning).
Tuning in by Adjusting the Frequency — Manual Tuning Memorizing Only the Desired Stations 1 Select the desired band (page 7). 1 Select the desired band (page 7). 2 Press and hold either side of the SEEK/ AMS/MANU button. Release the button when the desired station is received. 2 Tune in the station which you wish to store on a preset number button. 3 Press and hold the desired preset number button ( 1 to 6 ) for about two seconds until you hear a beep tone.
Other Functions Adjusting the Sound Characteristics 1 2 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. Select the item you want to adjust by pressing the SEL button repeatedly.
Maintenance Dismounting the Unit Fuse Replacement 1 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) EN Warning Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.
Location of Controls OFF SEEK/AMS MANU DSPL MUTE RELEASE SENS FM SEL INTRO REPEAT SHUF 1 2 3 CD 4 5 6 AM A.MEM EN Refer to the pages in r for details.
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.
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 Cause/Solution 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.
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. The CD player cannot be operated because of some problem. Press the reset or 6 button. If the above-mentioned solutions do not help to improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Sony Corporation Printed in Korea Actual total number: SONY EXCD-31 (E) 3-810-609-11(1)
