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SONY EXCD-31 (E) 3-810-609-11(1)

Tuning in by Adjusting the
Frequency 

— 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.

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.

1

Select the desired band (page 7).

2

Press 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.

Memorizing Only the
Desired Stations

1

Select the desired band (page 7).

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

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

1

Select the desired band (page 7).

2

Press 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.

For lower frequencies

For higher frequencies

MANU

SEEK/AMS

MANU

SEEK/AMS

Summary of Contents for EXCD-31

Page 1: ...er 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 your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No EXCD 31 Serial No For installation and connections see the supplied installation connections manual ...

Page 2: ... 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...

Page 3: ... the Clock 5 CD Player Operation Playing a CD 6 Ejecting the CD 6 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 7 Radio Reception Searching for Stations Aut...

Page 4: ...ces 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 Moi...

Page 5: ...ot expose the front panel to direct sunlight heat sources such as hot air ducts or leave it in a humid place Never leave it on the dashboard etc of a car parked in direct sunlight where there may be a considerable rise in temperature inside the car 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 t...

Page 6: ...lly retract into the unit after about 15 seconds in order to protect it MANU SEEK AMS MANU SEEK AMS MANU SEEK AMS 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 AM...

Page 7: ...tic 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 the STEREO indication appears To keep the automatic tuning from stopping on stations too frequently local seek mode press the SENS button momentarily to get the LOCAL indication ...

Page 8: ...d Stations 1 Select the desired band page 7 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 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 butto...

Page 9: ...n Press the MUTE 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 Radio Reseption Other Functions Muting the Beep Tone Press the 6 button while pressing the SEL button To reactivate the beep tone pre...

Page 10: ...tion 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 Cleaning the Connectors The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean In order to prevent this open the front panel by pressing the RELEASE button then detach it and cle...

Page 11: ...REPEAT 3 SHUF 4 5 6 OFF DSPL MUTE SEL SENS A MEM CD FM AM MANU RELEASE SEEK AMS Refer to the pages in r for details 1 MUTE button 9 2 OFF button 4569 3 DSPL display mode change time set button 56 4 volume bass treble balance fader control buttons 59 5 Display window 6 SEEK AMS MANU automatic tuning Automatic Music Sensor preset search button 678 7 6 eject button 69 8 SENS sensitivity adjust button...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...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 CD playback 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 Cause Solution Another CD is alread...

Page 14: ...ash 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 solutions do not help to improve the situation consult your nearest Sony dealer ...

Page 15: ...Actual total number SONY EXCD 31 E 3 810 609 11 1 Sony Corporation Printed in Korea ...

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