Sony EXCD-206 User manual

Actual total number: Sony EXCD-206 (E) 3-858-706-11(1)
3-858-706-11 (1)
EN
EXCD-206
1996 by Sony Corporation
FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player
Operating Instructions
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
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-206 Serial No.

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Warning
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. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
Features
General
•Built-in power amplifier (max. output:
35 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
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
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
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.
•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.
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 stick paper or tape on the labeled
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 center
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 (3 in.) CDs
To use the optional Sony compact disc single
adapter (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from
damage.
Reset button

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CD Player Operation
Setting the Clock
The clock has a 12-hour digital indication.
For example, setting it to 10:08
1Display the time.
(Press the
OFF
or
DSPL
button during
unit operation.)
2Press the
DSPL
button for more than two
seconds.
Set the hour digits.
3Press the SEL button momentarily.
Set the minute digits.
4Press the
DSPL
button momentarily.
Note
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.
The clock activates.
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 starts CD playback, the
elapsed playing time will be displayed.
To display the elapsed playing time and the
track number alternately, press the
DSPL
button.
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 (3 in.) CD, use the optional Sony compact
disc single adapter (CSA-8).
To stop playback,
eject the CD by pressing the button or
press the
OFF
button.
Playback stops also when you select another
source (radio) by pressing the FM/AM button.
Ejecting the CD
Press the button.
Note
If you leave the ejected disc in the disc insertion slot after
you have pressed the 6button, the disc will automatically
retract into the unit after about 15 seconds in order to
protect it.
Label side up
The hour digit(s) blinks.
to go back
to go forward
The minute digits blink.
to go back
to go forward
100
1000
1000
1008
Elapsed playing time
215
MIN SEC

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Playing Tracks in Random
Order —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.
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.
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.
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
Press the
1
INTRO 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
Press the
2
REPEAT
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.
To locate
previous tracks
To locate
succeeding tracks
To reverse To forward
MANU
SEEK/AMS
MANU
SEEK/AMS
MANU
SEEK/AMS
MANU
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Tuning in by Adjusting the
Frequency — Manual Tuning
1Select the desired band.
2Press 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.
Memorizing Stations
Automatically
— 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.
1Select the desired band.
2Press the
A.MEM
button for more than two
seconds.
The unit will be start scanning the selected
band and memorize the tuned stations on the
preset number button 1 through 6
automatically.
CD Player Operation/Radio Reception
For lower frequencies For higher frequencies
the “STEREO" indication appears.
For lower frequencies For higher frequencies
FM
AM
AM
MANU
SEEK/AMS
MANU
SEEK/AMS
MANU
SEEK/AMS
MANU
SEEK/AMS
879
FM
STEREO
FM I nFM II nFM III n
FM I n···
Radio Reception
Searching for Stations
Automatically — Automatic Tuning
1Select the desired band.
2Press either side of the SEEK/AMS/MANU
button once to search for the next
station (automatic tuning).
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 program with sufficient signal
strength is tuned in,
To keep the automatic tuning from stopping on
stations too frequently (local seek mode), press
the
SENS
button momentarily to get the “LOCAL”
indication.
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
Press the
SENS
button momentarily.
n“MONO” appears on the display.
The sound will improve, but it will be
monaural.
By pressing the
SENS
button, you can change the
displayed items as follows:
zLOCAL zMONO zNormal mode

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Memorizing Only the
Desired Stations
1Select the desired band (page 7).
2Tune in the station which you wish to
store on a preset number button.
3Press and hold the desired preset
number button (
1
INTRO
to
6
) for about
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 (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.
Receiving the Memorized
Stations
1Select the desired band (page 7).
2Press momentarily the preset number
button (
1
INTRO
to
6
) on which the
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.
Other Functions
Adjusting the Sound
Characteristics
1Select the item you want to adjust by
pressing the SEL button repeatedly.
VOL (volume) nBAS (bass) nTRE
(treble) nBALANCE nFADER nVOL
(volume) n···
2Adjust 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
LOUD
button. n“LOUD” will
appear on the display.
The bass and treble will be boosted.
To cancel, press again.
Muting the Sound Quickly
— Mute Function
Press the
MUTE
button. nThe “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 6button during CD
playback.

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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.
Turning on the Clock
Display — Power Select Function
Only for cars with accessory position on the
ignition key switch
To turn the Power Select Function on
Press the
OFF
button while pressing
the SEL button.
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.
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.
Warning
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as
this could damage the unit.
Radio Reception/Other Functions
Dismounting the Unit
1While 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.
Thin screwdriver
(Be careful to not break the front cover.)
2Repeat step 1 on the right side. Then the
front cover will be removed.
3Use 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.
4Repeat step 3 on the right side.
5 Slide the unit out of the mounting.
Fuse (10 A)

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Location of Controls
Refer to the pages in rfor details.
1LOUD (loudness) button 8
2OFF button 589
3Reset button 4
4DSPL (display mode change/time set)
button 5
5+/– (volume/bass/treble/balance/fader
control) button 58
6Display window
7SEEK/AMS/MANU (automatic tuning/
Automatic Music Sensor/manual search)
button 67
86(eject) button 58
9SENS (sensitivity adjust) button 7
!º MUTE button 8
!¡ SEL (control mode select) button 589
!™ 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 6
!£ FM/AM (radio on/band select) button
57
!¢ CD (CD play) button 5
!∞ A.MEM (Automatic Memory function)
button 7
1
INTRO
2
REPEAT
3
SHUF
456
OFF DSPL
LOUD
SEL
SENS
A.MEM
CD
FM
AM
MANU
MUTE
SEEK/AMS

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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 Compact disc digital audio
system
Signal-to- noise ratio 90 dB
Frequency response 10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter Below measurable limit
Laser Diode Properties
Material GaAlAs
Wavelength 780 nm
Emission Duration Continuous
Laser output power Less than 44.6 µW*
*This output is the value measured at a distance of 200
mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-
up Block.
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range 87.5 – 107.9 MHz
Antenna terminal External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
Usable sensitivity 13 dBf
Selectivity 70 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio 65 dB (stereo),
68 dB (mono)
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
0.5 % (stereo),
0.3 % (mono)
Separation 33 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz
Capture ratio 2 dB
AM
Tuning range 530 – 1,710 kHz
Antenna terminal External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
Sensitivity 32 µV
Power amplifier section
Outputs Speaker outputs
(sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output 35 W ×4 (at 4 ohms)
General
Output lead Power antenna control/
Power amplifier control
lead
Tone controls Bass ±10 dB at 100 Hz
Treble ±10 dB at 10 kHz
Power requirements 12 V DC car battery
(negative ground)
Dimensions Approx. 178 ×50 ×180 mm
(7 1/8×2 ×7 1/8in.)
(w/h/d)
Mounting dimension Approx. 183 ×53 ×159 mm
(7 1/4×2 1/8×6 3/8in.)
(w/h/d)
Mass Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 10 oz.)
Supplied accessories Parts for installation and
connections (1 set)
Optional accessories RCA pin cord
RC-63 (1 m), RC-64 (2 m),
RC-65 (5 m)
Cleaning cloth XP-CD1
Compact disc single
adaptor CSA-8
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

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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
Problem
No sound
The contents of the memory
have been erased.
Indications do not appear in the
display window.
Antenna does not retract.
No beep tone.
Cause/Solution
•Adjust the volume with + side of the +/– button.
•Set the fader control to the center position for 2-speaker systems.
•The power cord or battery has been disconnected.
•The reset button has been pressed.
nStore stations into memory again.
Press the reset button.
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.
•An optional power amplifier is connected to the LINE OUT.
•The beep tone is muted (page 9).
Cause/Solution
•Another CD is already loaded.
• The CD was forcibly inserted upside down.
Dusty disc.
The ambient temperature is more than 50°C.
Press the 6button for more than two seconds.
Press the reset button.
•The unit is installed at an angle of more than 20°.
•The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car.
Problem
CD cannot be loaded.
Play does not begin.
CD is automatically ejected.
CD will not eject.
The operation buttons do not
function.
The sound skips due to
vibration.
CD playback
Cause/Solution
•Memorize the correct frequency.
•The broadcast is too weak.
The broadcast is too weak. nUse manual tuning.
•Tune in precisely.
•The broadcast is too weak.
nPress the
SENS
button to enter the MONO mode.
Problem
Preset tuning is not possible.
Automatic tuning is not possible.
The “STEREO” indication
flashes.
Radio reception

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Error displays
The following indications will flash for about five seconds.
Display Solution
Clean or insert the CD correctly.
Press the reset or 6button.
Cause
CD is dirty or inserted upside down.
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.

Actual total number: Sony EXCD-206 (E) 3-858-706-11(1)
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