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Sony EXCD-406/306 (

E

) 3-859-007-12(1)

EN

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.

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.

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.

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.

Attaching the front panel

Align part 

A

 of the front panel to part 

B

 of

the unit as illustrated, and push until it clicks.

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.

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.

Reset button

A

B

(RELEASE)

(OFF)

Summary of Contents for EXCD-306

Page 1: ...306 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 406 Serial No Model No EXCD 306 Serial No ...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...oting guide 13 Index 14 Getting Started Resetting the unit 4 Detaching the front panel 4 Setting the clock 5 CD Player 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 ...

Page 4: ...it 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 Attaching the front panel Align part A of the front panel to part B of the unit as illustrated and push until it clicks Notes Be sure not to attach the front panel upside down Do not press the front panel hard against the uni...

Page 5: ...clock after you have turned on the radio or started CD playback 100 1000 1000 1008 1008 215 MIN SEC Elapsed playing time CD Player Listening to a CD Simply insert the CD Playback starts automatically If a CD is already inserted press SOURCE repeatedly until CD appears Note To play back an 8 cm 3 in CD use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter CSA 8 To Press Stop playback 6 or OFF Eject the...

Page 6: ...d Radio Memorizing stations automatically 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 1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the tuner Each time you press MODE the mode change as follows CD TUNER 2 Press MODE repe...

Page 7: ...uency appears manual tuning If FM stereo reception is poor Monaural Mode Press SENS momentarily until MONO appears The sound improves but becomes monaural ST disappears To go back to the normal mode press again until MONO disappears Changing the displayed items Each time you press DSPL the items alternate between the frequency and time CD Player Radio Other Functions Other Functions Adjusting the ...

Page 8: ...ss 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 Moeover the Digital D bass function creates even shaper and more powerful bass sound than Analog D bass Digital D bass is available during CD playback Adjusting the bass curve Tu...

Page 9: ...rs 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 evaporates When you play 8 cm 3 in CDs Use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter CSA 8 to...

Page 10: ...ol 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 SEL DSPL MODE SEL DSPL MODE ...

Page 11: ... to the pages for details 1 SEL control mode select button 5 7 8 2 SOURCE source select button 5 6 3 MODE band select button 6 4 SEEK AMS seek Automatic Music Sensor manual search button 5 7 8 5 Display window 6 During radio reception Number buttons 6 7 During CD playback 1 INTRO button 6 2 REPEAT button 6 3 SHUF button 6 7 6 eject button 5 8 RELEASE front panel release button 4 9 9 volume bass tr...

Page 12: ...tion at 1 kHz 33 dB Signal to noise ratio 65 dB stereo 68 dB mono Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz 0 5 stereo 0 3 mono Frequency response 30 15 000 Hz Capture ratio 2 dB AM Intermediate 450 kHz frequency Sensitivity 32 µV Tuning range 530 1 710 kHz Antenna terminal External antenna connector Power amplifier section Outputs Speaker outputs sure seal connectors Speaker impedance 4 8 ohms Maximum power o...

Page 13: ...cibly inserted upside down Dusty disc The ambient temperature is more than 50 C 122 F Press the 6 button for 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 ...

Page 14: ...D playback 5 Clock 5 D E D BASS 7 Display 5 7 F G H Fader 7 Front panel 4 Fuse 9 I J K Intro Scan 6 L Local seek 7 Locating a specific point 6 a specific track 5 Loudness 7 M N O Manual search 6 Manual tuning 7 Memorizing a station 6 Monaural mode 7 Mute 7 P Q Power select 8 R Radio 6 Repeat Play 6 Reset 4 Rotary remote EXCD 406 only 10 S Shuffle Play 6 T U Treble 7 V W X Y Z Volume 7 ...

Page 15: ...Actual total number Sony EXCD 406 306 E 3 859 007 12 1 Sony Corporation Printed in Korea ...

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