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Sony EXCD-31 manual

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  • Page 1

    Actual total number: SONY EXCD-31 (E) 3-810-609- 11 (1) 3-810-609- 11 (1) EN Operating Instructions  1995 by Sony Corporation FM / AM Compact Disc Player EXCD-31 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 [...]

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    2 EN Actual total number: SONY EXCD-31 (E) 3-810-609- 11 (1) F eatur es General • Detachable-front panel enables you to take the front panel away with you when you leave your car (page 4). • Caution alarm will be activated if you turn off the ignition key without removing the front panel from the unit. • 12-hour digital clock provided (page 5[...]

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    3 EN Actual total number: SONY EXCD-31 (E) 3-810-609- 11 (1) T able of Contents Other Functions Adjusting the Sound Characteristics .................... 9 Enjoying Bass and Treble at Low Volume — Loudness Function ......................................... 9 Muting the Sound Quickly — Mute Function ...............................................[...]

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    4 EN Actual total number: SONY EXCD-31 (E) 3-810-609- 11 (1) 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. • If your car is parked in direct sunlight resulting in a considerable rise in temperature inside the car, allow the[...]

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    5 EN Actual total number: SONY EXCD-31 (E) 3-810-609- 11 (1) 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. Notes • Make sure that the front panel is the right way up when att[...]

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    6 EN Actual total number: SONY EXCD-31 (E) 3-810-609- 11 (1) Label side up To locate previous tracks To locate succeeding tracks To reverse To forward CD Player Operation Playing a CD After inserting the CD, playback will start from the first track automatically. If a CD is already inserted, press the CD button to start playback. When the unit star[...]

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    7 EN Actual total number: SONY EXCD-31 (E) 3-810-609- 11 (1) Playing T r acks in Random Or der —Shuffle Play Function Press the 3 SHUF button during playback. n “SHUF” appears on the display. All tracks on the currently selected disc are played in random order. CD Player Operation/Radio Reception FM AM AM For higher frequencies For lower freq[...]

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    8 EN Actual total number: SONY EXCD-31 (E) 3-810-609- 11 (1) T uning in by Adjusting the Fr equency — Manual Tuning 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. PREVENT ACCIDENTS! When tuning in during driving, use automatic tuning. Memorizi[...]

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    9 EN Actual total number: SONY EXCD-31 (E) 3-810-609- 11 (1) Other Functions Adjusting the Sound Char acteristics 1 Select the item you want to adjust by pressing the SEL button repeatedly. VOL (volume) n BAS (bass) n TRE (treble) n BALANCE n FADER n VOL (volume) n ··· 2 Adjust the selected item by pressing either side of the +/– button. Adjus[...]

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    10 EN Actual total number: SONY EXCD-31 (E) 3-810-609- 11 (1) Dismounting the Unit 1 2 3 4 Release key (supplied) 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, the[...]

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    11 EN Actual total number: SONY EXCD-31 (E) 3-810-609- 11 (1) Location of Contr ols !™ During radio reception: Preset number buttons 8 During CD playback: 1 INTRO INTRO (intro scan) button 6 2 REPEAT REPEAT (repeat play) button 6 3 SHUF SHUF (shuffle play) button 7 !£ FM/AM (radio on/band select) button 67 !¢ CD (CD play) button 6 !∞ A.MEM (A[...]

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    12 EN Actual total number: SONY EXCD-31 (E) 3-810-609- 11 (1) 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 Com[...]

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    13 EN Actual total number: SONY EXCD-31 (E) 3-810-609- 11 (1) T roubleshooting 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 No sound The contents of the memory have been [...]

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    14 EN Actual total number: SONY EXCD-31 (E) 3-810-609- 11 (1) Error displays The following indications will flash for about five seconds. Display Solution Clean or insert the CD correctly. Press the reset or 6 button. Cause CD is dirty or inserted upside down. The CD player cannot be operated because of some problem. If the above-mentioned solution[...]

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    Actual total number: SONY EXCD-31 (E) 3-810-609- 11 (1) Sony Corporation Printed in Korea[...]