XR-CA610XFP - Cassette player SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	FM/AM Cassette Car Stereo
Model	XR-CA610X
Dimensions (approx.)	178 × 50 × 176 mm (7 1/8 × 2 × 7 in.)
Mounting Dimensions	182 × 53 × 161 mm (7 1/4 × 2 1/8 × 6 3/8 in.)
Weight	Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 10 oz)
Power Supply	12 V DC car battery (negative ground)
Continuous Power Output	23.2 W × 4 channels into 4 ohms (20 Hz–20 kHz, ≤5% THD)
Maximum Power Output	52 W × 4 (4 ohms)
Cassette Mechanism	4-track 2-channel stereo, wow & flutter 0.08% (WRMS), frequency response 30–18,000 Hz
FM Tuner	87.5–107.9 MHz, usable sensitivity 8 dBf
AM Tuner	530–1,710 kHz, sensitivity 30 μV
Display	12-hour digital clock, multi-function display with motion options
Detachable Front Panel	Yes, with caution alarm; includes front panel case
Control Options	Card remote commander (supplied), optional rotary commander RM-X4S
Sound Adjustment	Bass/Treble ±10 dB, Loudness, 7-band equalizer (7 presets), My Best sound Position (MBP)
Optional Compatibility	CD/MD changers (e.g., CDX-848X, MDX-65), TV tuner XT-40V, video input via AUX
Maintenance	Clean connectors with alcohol swab; replace fuse (same amperage); replace remote battery (CR2025)
Safety Features	FCC Class B compliance; automatic power off to prevent battery drain; ATT function for telephone
Accessories Supplied	Card remote commander RM-X114, installation/connection parts, front panel case
Repairability	User-replaceable fuse and remote battery; consult dealer for internal issues

Frequently Asked Questions - XR-CA610XFP SONY

How do I reset the Sony XR-CA610XFP?

Remove the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object like a ball-point pen. This erases stored settings and clock.

How do I set the clock?

Press MENU, then DISC/PRESET until 'CLOCK' appears. Press ENTER, set hour with DISC/PRESET, then press SEEK (+) to switch to minutes, set minutes with DISC/PRESET, and press ENTER to confirm.

How do I store radio stations automatically?

Press SOURCE to select radio, MODE for band, then press MENU and select 'BTM' via DISC/PRESET. Press ENTER to start automatic storage of strongest stations.

How do I play a cassette tape?

Press OPEN, insert a cassette, then close the front panel. Playback starts automatically. If a tape is already inserted, press SOURCE repeatedly until 'FORWARD' or 'REVERSE' appears.

How do I use an optional CD/MD unit?

Press SOURCE repeatedly until 'CD' or 'MD' appears, then press MODE to select the desired unit. Playback starts automatically. Use DISC/PRESET to skip discs and SEEK to skip tracks.

How do I detach and attach the front panel?

To detach: press OFF, then OPEN, slide the panel to the right, and gently pull out the left end. To attach: place hole A on the panel onto spindle B and push the left side in until it clicks.

What does the ATT button do?

Press ATT on the rotary commander or card remote to quickly attenuate the sound. 'ATT-ON' appears and sound level drops. Press again to restore previous volume.

How do I clean the tape head?

Use a commercially available dry-tape cleaning cassette after every 50 hours of use to maintain sound quality and avoid distortion.

How do I replace the remote commander battery?

Open the battery compartment and replace with a CR2025 lithium battery. Ensure correct polarity and keep out of reach of children.

What should I do if there is no sound?

Check that the volume is turned up, press ATT to cancel attenuation, and set the fader to center for a two-speaker system. Also verify speaker connections and that the unit is not in OFF mode.

USER MANUAL XR-CA610XFP SONY

FM/AM Cassette Car Stereo

Operating Instructions

US

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.

Record these numbers in the space provided below.

Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. XR-CA610X/CA600X Serial No.

For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.

XR-CA610X

XR-CA600X

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.

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Cassette Player. You can enjoy its various features even more with:

• Optional CD/MD units (both changers and players) ^*1 .
• CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD TEXT disc*2 is played on a connected optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function).

- Optional TV/Video units ^*1 .

- Supplied controller accessory (XR-CA610X only)

Card remote commander RM-X114

• Optional controller accessory
  Rotary commander RM-X4S
  Card remote commander RM-X114

*1 This unit works with Sony products only.
*2 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes information such as the disc name, artist name, and track names. This information is recorded on the disc.

Table of Contents

Location of controls 4

Precautions 6

Notes on Cassettes 6

Getting Started

Resetting the unit 7

Detaching the front panel 7

Setting the clock 8

Cassette Player

Listening to a tape 9

Playing a tape in various modes ..... 9

Radio

Storing stations automatically — Best Tuning Memory (BTM).....10

Receiving the stored stations ..... 10

Storing only the desired stations ..... 11

Storing station names — Station Memo....11

Tuning in a station through a list — List-up ..... 12

Other Functions

Using the rotary commander ..... 13

Adjusting the sound characteristics ..... 14

Quickly attenuating the sound ..... 14

Changing the sound and display settings — Menu .... 15

Selecting the sound position — My Best sound Position (MBP). . . . . 16

Setting the equalizer 16

CD/MD Unit (optional)

Playing a CD or MD 17

Display items 18

Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play .... 18

Playing tracks in random order — Shuffle Play.... 18

Labeling a CD — Disc Memo .... 19

Locating a disc by name — List-up .... 20

Selecting specific tracks for playback — Bank .... 20

TV/Video (optional)

Watching the TV 21

Watching a video 21

Storing TV channels automatically ..... 22

Storing only the desired TV channels .... 22

Watching the TV or video while listening to a tape, CD or MD — Simultaneous Play....22

Additional Information

Maintenance 23

Removing the unit 24

Specifications 25

Troubleshooting 26

Error displays 27

Location of controls

Refer to the pages listed for details.

TAPE R: During tape playback : During radio reception : During menu mode CD/MD : During CD/MD playback (optional) : During TV reception (optional)

1 MBP button 16
2 MENU button 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22
3 Volume control dial
4 LIST button

RADIO 11,12

CD/MD 19,20

5 Receptor for the card remote commander
6 SOURCE (Power on/Tape/Radio/CD/MD/TV) button 5, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 23
7 Display window
8 ▲ (eject) button (located on the front side of the unit, behind the front panel) 9, 23
9 OPEN button 7, 9
10 EQ7 button 16
11 RESET button (located on the front side of the unit, behind the front panel) 7
12 OFF (Stop/Power off) button* 5, 7, 9, 17
13 SOUND button 14, 16
14 ENTER button

RADIO 12

MENU 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

CD/MD 19,20

15MODE (◄►) button

TAPE 9 RADIO 10, 11 CD/MD 17, 19 TV 21

16 DSPL (display mode change) button 12, 18, 19

17 Number buttons

TAPE ① REP 9 RADIO 10, 11 CD/MD ① REP 18 ② SHUF 18 TV 22

* Warning when installing in a car without an ACC (accessory) position on the ignition switch

After turning off the ignition, be sure to press OFF on the unit for 2 seconds to turn off the clock display.

Otherwise, the clock display does not turn off and this causes battery drain.

18 DISC/PRESET buttons (+/-)

RADIO	10, 11, 12
MENU	8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22
CD/MD	17, 19, 20
TV	21

19 SEEK buttons (-/+)

TAPE	9
RADIO	10, 11
MENU	8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21
CD/MD	17, 19, 20
TV	22, 23

Card remote commander RM-X114

Supplied: XR-CA610X

Optional: XR-CA600X

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    A["1 DSPL MODE"] --> B["2 MENU"]
    B --> C["3 SELECT"]
    C --> D["4 SOURCE"]
    D --> E["5 SOUND"]
    E --> F["6 RESET - VOL"]
    F --> G["7 -"]
    H["8"] --> I["9 LIST"]
    I --> J["10 ENTER"]
    J --> K["11 12 ATTOFF"]
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    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
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The corresponding buttons of the card remote commander control the same functions as those on this unit.

1 DSPL button
2 MENU button
3 SOURCE button
4 SEEK (←/→) buttons
5 SOUND button
6 OFF button
7 VOL (-/+) buttons
8 MODE button
9 LIST button
10 DISC/PRESET(↑/↓) buttons
11 ENTER button
12 ATT button

Note

If the units is turned off by pressing OFF for 2 seconds, it cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless SOURCE on the unit is pressed, or a cassette is inserted to activate the unit first.

Tip

Refer to "Replacing the lithium battery" for details on how to replace the batteries (page 24).

Precautions

• If your car was parked in direct sunlight, 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 of a two-speaker system, set the fader control to the center position.
• When a tape is played back for a long period, the cassette may become warm because of the built-in power amplifier. However, this is not a sign of malfunction.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

To maintain high quality sound

Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the unit or tapes.

Notes on Cassettes

Cassette care

• Do not touch the tape surface of a cassette, as any dirt or dust will contaminate the heads.
• Keep cassettes away from equipment with built-in magnets such as speakers and amplifiers, as erasure or distortion on the recorded tape could occur.
• Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight, extremely cold temperatures, or moisture.
• Slack in the tape may cause the tape to be caught in the machine. Before you insert the tape, use a pencil or similar object to turn the reel and take up any slack.

- Distorted cassettes and loose labels can cause problems when inserting or ejecting tapes. Remove or replace loose labels.

Illustration of a cassette tape with a stop symbol (no text or labels)

- The sound may become distorted while playing the cassette. The cassette player head should be cleaned after each 50 hours of use.

The use of cassettes longer than 90 minutes is not recommended except for long continuous play

The tape used for these cassettes is very thin and tends to stretch easily.

Frequent playing and stopping of these tapes may cause them to become entangled in the cassette deck mechanism.

Getting Started

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, you must reset the unit.

Remove the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.

Pure electrical circuit lines without any symbols

RESET button

Note

Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents.

Detaching the front panel

You can detach the front panel of this unit to protect the unit from being stolen.

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.

If you connect an optional amplifier and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be deactivated.

1 Press OFF \*.

Tape playback or radio reception stops (the key illumination and display remain on).

* If your car has no ACC position on the ignition switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing OFF for 2 seconds to avoid car battery drain.

2 Press OPEN, then slide the front panel to the right, and gently pull out the left end of the front panel.

Notes

• If you detach the panel while the unit is still turned on, the power will turn off automatically to prevent the speakers from being damaged.
• Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front panel and its display window.
• Do not subject the front panel to heat/high temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in parked cars or on dashboards/rear trays.

Tip

When carrying the front panel with you, use the supplied front panel case.

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Attaching the front panel

Place hole Ⓐ of the front panel onto the spindle Ⓑ on the unit, then lightly push the left side in.

Note

Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

Example: To set the clock to 10:08

1 Press MENU, then press either side of DISC/PRESET repeatedly until "CLOCK" appears.

①Press ENTER.
The hour indication flashes.
② Press either side of DISC/PRESET to set the hour.
③ Press the (+) side of SEEK. The minute indication flashes.
④ Press either side of DISC/PRESET to set the minute.

2 Press ENTER.

The clock starts. After the clock setting is completed, the display returns to normal play mode.

Tip

When D.INFO mode is set to ON, the time is always displayed (page 15).

Cassette Player

Listening to a tape

1 Press OPEN and insert a cassette. Playback starts automatically.

Illustration of a hand inserting a device into a folder, with no visible text or symbols

2 Close the front panel.

If a cassette is already inserted, press SOURCE repeatedly until "FORWARD" or "REVERSE" appears to start playback.

FORWARD: The side facing up is played. REVERSE: The side facing down is played.

To Press

Change the tape's playback direction	MODE (◀▶)
Stop playback OFF
Eject the cassette	OPEN then ▲
Skip tracks– Automatic Music Sensor	SEEK (◀◀/▶▶) [once for each track]
Fast-forward/reverse– Manual Search	SEEK (◀◀/▶▶) [hold to desired point]

Note

The AMS function may not work when:
- the blanks between tracks are shorter than 4 seconds.
– there is noise between tracks.
– there are long sections of low volume or quiet sections.

Playing a tape in various modes

You can play the tape in various modes:

• METAL lets you play a metal or CrO 2 tape.
- BL.SKP (Blank Skip) skips blanks longer than 8 seconds.
• ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) turns on the tuner automatically when fast-winding the tape.
- NR (Dolby NR) lets you select the Dolby* NR B system (XR-CA610X only).
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

1 During tape playback, press MENU.
2 Press either side of DISC/PRESET repeatedly until the desired mode appears.
3 Press (+) side of SEEK to select "ON."

Example: ATA mode

Play mode starts.

4 Press ENTER.

To return to normal playback mode, select "OFF" in step 3.

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

During playback, press ① (REP) repeatedly until "REP-ON" in the display appears.

To return to normal playback mode, select "REP-OFF."

Tip

During repeat playback, press MODE. "REP" disappears from the display and repeat mode is canceled.

Radio

The unit can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2).

Caution

When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

Storing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals within the selected band, and stores them in the order of their frequency.

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the radio.
2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the band.
3 Press MENU, then press either side of DISC/PRESET repeatedly until "BTM" appears.
4 Press ENTER.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Notes

• If only a few stations can be received due to weak signals, some number buttons will retain their former settings.
• When a number is indicated in the display, the unit starts storing stations from the one currently displayed.

Receiving the stored stations

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the radio.
2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the band.
3 Press the number button (① to ⑥) on which the desired station is stored.

Tip

Press either side of DISC/PRESET to receive the stations in the order they are stored in the memory (Preset Search function).

If preset tuning does not work

Press either side of SEEK to search for the station (automatic tuning).

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat until the desired station is received.

Tips

• If automatic tuning stops too frequently, turn on the Local Seek to limit seek to stations with stronger signals (see “Changing the sound and display settings” on page 15).
• If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold either side of (SEEK) to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning).

If FM stereo reception is poor

Select monaural reception mode.

(see “Changing the sound and display settings” on page 15). The sound improves, but becomes monaural (“ST” disappears).

Note

If interference occurs, this unit will automatically narrow the reception frequency to eliminate noise (IF AUTO function). In such cases, some FM stereo broadcasts may become monaural while in the stereo reception mode.

Tip

To always hear FM stereo broadcasts in stereo, you can change the IF AUTO setting and widen the frequency signal reception (see “Changing the sound and display settings” on page 15). Note that some interference may occur in this setting.

Storing only the desired stations

You can manually preset the desired stations on any chosen number button.

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the radio.
2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the band.
3 Press either side of SEEK to tune in the station that you want to store.
4 Press the desired number button (① to ⑥) for 2 seconds until "MEM" appears.
The number button indication appears in the display.

Note

If you try to store another station on the same number button, the previously stored station will be erased.

Storing station names

— Station Memo

You can assign a name to each radio station and store it in memory. The name of the station currently tuned in appears in the display. You can assign a name using up to 8 characters for a station.

Storing the station names

1 Tune in a station whose name you want to store.
2 Press MENU, then press either side of DISC/PRESET repeatedly until "NAMEEDIT" appears.
3 Press ENTER.

4 Enter the characters.

①Press the (+)* ^1 side of DISC/PRESET repeatedly to select the desired character.

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*1 For reverse order, press the (−) side of DISC/PRESET. *2 (blank space)

② Press the (+) side of SEEK after locating the desired character.

If you press the (-) side of , you can move back to the left.

③ Repeat steps ① and ② to enter the entire name.

5 Press ENTER.

Tips

• Simply overwrite or enter “_” to correct or erase a name.
• There is another way to start storing station names: Press LIST for 2 seconds instead of performing steps 2 and 3. You can also complete the operation by pressing LIST for 2 seconds instead of step 5.

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Displaying the station name

Switch the display item to frequency or station name*.

To Press

Switch display item

DSPL during radio reception

* If the station name is not stored, "NO NAME" appears in the display for one second.

Erasing the station name

1 During radio reception, press MENU, then press either side of DISC/PRESET repeatedly until "NAME DEL" appears.
2 Press ENTER.
3 Press either side of DISC/PRESET repeatedly to select the station whose name you want to erase.
4 Press ENTER for 2 seconds.

The name is erased.

Repeat steps 3 to 4 if you want to erase other names.

5 Press MENU twice.

The unit returns to normal radio reception mode.

Note

If you have already erased all of the station names, "NO DATA" appears in step 4.

Tuning in a station through a list

— List-up

1 During radio reception, press LIST momentarily.

The frequency or the name assigned to the station currently tuned in flashes.

2 Press either side of DISC/PRESET repeatedly until you find the desired station.

If no name is assigned to the selected station, the frequency appears in the display.

3 Press ENTER to tune in the desired station.

Note

If you have a TV tuner connected, the list-up indication will not appear in the display.

Other Functions

You can also control the unit (and optional CD/MD/TV units) with a rotary commander (optional).

Using the rotary commander

First, attach the appropriate label depending on how you want to mount the rotary commander. The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls.

By pressing buttons

Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume.

Press To
SOURCE	Change source(radio/CD*1/MD*1/TV*1/Tape)
MODE	Change operation(radio band/CD unit*1/MDunit*1/TV unit*1/tape playback direction)
ATT Attenuate sound
OFF *2	Stop playback or radio reception
SOUND Adjust the sound menu
DSPL Change the display item

*1 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is connected.
*2 If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key switch, be sure to press OFF for 2 seconds to turn off the clock indication after turning off the ignition.

By rotating the control

Rotate and release to:

• Locate the beginning of tracks on the tape.
  – Tune in stations automatically.
• Skip tracks on the disc.*1

Rotate, hold, and release to:

– Fast-wind the tape.
– Find a station manually.
- Fast-forward/reverse a track.*

Tip

To start playback while fast-winding the tape, press MODE.

By pushing in and rotating the control

Push in and rotate the control to:

• Receive preset stations.
• Change the disc ^*1 .

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Changing the operative direction

The operative direction of controls is factory-set as shown below.

If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction.

Line drawing of hands using a handheld device to interact with a finger (no text or symbols present)

Press SOUND for 2 seconds while pushing the VOL control.

Tip

You can also change the operative direction of these controls with the unit (see "Changing the sound and display settings" on page 15).

Adjusting the sound characteristics

You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and fader.

The bass and treble levels can be stored independently for each source.

1 Select the item you want to adjust by pressing SOUND repeatedly.

Each time you press SOUND, the item changes as follows:

BAS (bass) → TRE (treble) → BAL (left-right) → FAD (front-rear)

2 Adjust the selected item by pressing either side of SEEK.

When adjusting with the rotary commander, press SOUND and rotate the VOL control.

Note

Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item.

Quickly attenuating the sound

(With the rotary commander or the card remote commander)

Press ATT on the rotary commander or card remote commander.

After “ATT-ON” momentarily appears, the “ATT” appears in the display.

To restore the previous volume level, press ATT again.

Tip

When the interface cable of a car telephone is connected to the ATT lead, the unit decreases the volume automatically when a telephone call comes in (Telephone ATT function) (XR-CA610X only).

Changing the sound and display settings

— Menu

The following items can be set:

SET (Set Up)

• CLOCK (page 8)
  • BEEP — to turn the beeps on or off.
• RM (Rotary Commander) — to change the operative direction of the controls of the rotary commander.
• Select “NORM” to use the rotary commander as the factory-set position.
• Select “REV” when you mount the rotary commander on the right side of the steering column.

DSPL (Display)

• D.INFO (Dual Information) — to display the clock and the play mode at the same time (on).
- M.DSPL (Motion Display) — to select the Motion Display mode from “1,” “2,” and “OFF.”
- Select "1" to show decoration lines in the display and activate Demo display.
- Select "2" to show decoration lines in the display and deactivate Demo display.
- Select "OFF" to deactivate the Motion Display.

• A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)*
- Select "ON" to scroll all automatically displayed names exceeding 8 characters.
- When Auto scroll is set to off and the disc/ track name is changed, the disc/track name does not scroll.
* When no CD or MD is playing, this item will not appear.

SND (Sound)

- LOUD (Loudness) — to enjoy bass and treble even at low volumes. The bass and treble will be reinforced.

P/M (Play Mode)

• LOCAL-ON/OFF (Local seek mode) (page 10) – Select “ON” to only tune into stations with stronger signals.
• MONO-ON/OFF (Monaural mode) (page 10) – Select “ON” to hear FM stereo broadcast in monaural. Select “OFF” to return to normal mode.
  • IF AUTO/WIDE (page 10)

1 Press MENU. To set A.SCRL, press MENU during CD/MD Playback.

2 Press either side of DISC/PRESET repeatedly until the desired item appears.

3 Press the (+) side of SEEK to select the desired setting (Example: ON or OFF).

4 Press ENTER.

After the mode setting is completed, the display returns to normal play mode.

Note

The displayed item will differ depending on the source.

Tip

You can easily switch among categories ("SET," "DSPL," "SND," "P/M," and "EDIT") by pressing either side of DISC/PRESET for 2 seconds.

Selecting the sound position

— My Best sound Position (MBP)

When you drive without passengers, you can enjoy the most comfortable sound environment with “My Best sound Position.”

"My Best sound Position" has two presets, which adjust the sound level of balance and fader. You can select one very easily with the MBP button.

Display window	Balance Level		Fader Level
	Right	Left	Front	Rear
MBP-A	-4dB 0	0 - 4dB
MBP-B	0	-4dB	0	-4dB
MBP-OFF	0	0	0	0

Press MBP repeatedly for the desired listening position.

The mode of “My Best sound Position” is shown in the display in order of the table.

After one second, the display goes back to the normal playback mode.

If you want to adjust the sound level of balance and fader more precisely, you can do it using the SOUND button (see “Adjusting the sound characteristics” on page 14).

Notes

• When the BAL (balance) or FAD (fader) in "Adjusting the sound characteristics" (page 14) is adjusted, the MBP setting returns to OFF.
• When MBP is set to OFF, the BAL and FAD setting is activated.

Setting the equalizer

You can select an equalizer curve for seven music types (XPLOD, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, NEW AGE, ROCK, CUSTOM, and OFF (equalizer OFF)).

You can store and adjust the equalizer settings for frequency and level.

Selecting the equalizer curve

1 Press SOURCE to select a source (radio, CD, MD, tape, or TV).
2 Press EQ7 repeatedly until the desired equalizer curve.

Each time you press EQ7, the item changes.

To cancel the equalizing effect, select "OFF." After 3 seconds, the display returns to the normal playback mode.

Adjusting the equalizer curve

1 Press MENU.
2 Press either side of DISC/PRESET repeatedly until "EQ7 TUNE" appears, then press ENTER.
3 Press either side of SEEK to select the desired equalizer curve, then press ENTER.

Each time you press SEEK, the item changes.

4 Select the desired frequency and level.

① Press either side of SEEK to select the desired frequency.

Each time you press (SEEK), the frequency changes.

$$ \begin{array}{l} 6 2 (\mathrm{Hz}) \longleftrightarrow 1 5 7 (\mathrm{Hz}) \longleftrightarrow 3 9 6 (\mathrm{Hz}) \longleftrightarrow \ 1 \mathrm{k} (\mathrm{Hz}) \longleftrightarrow 2. 5 \mathrm{k} (\mathrm{Hz}) \longleftrightarrow 6. 3 \mathrm{k} (\mathrm{Hz}) \longleftrightarrow \ 1 6 \mathrm{k} (\mathrm{Hz}) \end{array} $$

② Press either side of DISC/PRESET to adjust the desired volume level.

The volume level is adjustable by 1 dB steps from -10 dB to +10 dB.

To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press ENTER for 2 seconds.

5 Press MENU twice.

When the effect setting is complete, the normal playback mode appears.

CD/MD Unit (optional)

This unit can control external CD/MD units. If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function and the custom file function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc.

Playing a CD or MD

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select "CD" or "MD."

2 Press MODE repeatedly until the desired unit appears.

CD/MD playback starts.

To Press
Stop playback OFF
Skip discs – Disc selection	DISC/PRESET (+/–)
Skip tracks – Automatic Music Sensor	SEEK (◄◄/►►) [once for each track]
Fast-forward/ reverse – Manual Search	SEEK (◄◄/►►) [hold to desired point]

Display items

When the disc/track changes, any prerecorded title ^*1 of the new disc/track is automatically displayed (if the Auto Scroll function is set to “ON,” names exceeding 8 characters will be scrolled (page 15)).

graph TD
    A["Displayable items\n• Music source\n• Clock\n• Function"] --> B["Block"]
    B --> C["Block"]
    C --> D["Displayable items\n• Elapsed playback time\n• Disc name *1/artist name*2\n• Track title*1"]

To Press

Switch display item

DSPL

*1 "NO NAME" indicates there is no Disc Memo (page 19) or prerecorded name to display.
*2 Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.

Notes

• Some characters cannot be displayed.
• For some CD TEXT discs with very many characters, information may not scroll.
• This unit cannot display the artist name for each track of a CD TEXT disc.

Tip

When Auto scroll is set to OFF and the disc/track name is changed, the disc/track name does not scroll.

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

You can select:

• REP-1 — to repeat a track.
• REP-2 — to repeat a disc.

During playback, press ① (REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears in the display.

Repeat Play starts.

To return to normal play mode, select “REP-OFF.”

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play

You can select:

• SHUF-1 — to play the tracks on the current disc in random order.
• SHUF-2 — to play the tracks in the current optional CD (MD) unit in random order.
• SHUF-ALL* — to play all the tracks in all the connected CD (MD) units in random order.
  * Available only when two or more optional CD/MD units are connected.

During playback, press ② (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears in the display.

Shuffle Play starts.

To return to normal play mode, select “SHUF-OFF.”

Note

"SHUF-ALL" will not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD units.

Labeling a CD

— Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function)

You can label each disc with a custom name (Disc Memo). You can enter up to 8 characters for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate the disc by name (page 20).

1 Start playing the disc you want to label.
2 Press MENU, then press either side of DISC/PRESET repeatedly until "NAMEEDIT" appears.
3 Press ENTER.

The unit will repeat the disc during the labeling procedure.

4 Enter the characters.

①Press the (+)* 1 side of DISC/PRESET repeatedly to select the desired character.

$$ \begin{array}{l}\mathsf {A} \rightarrow \mathsf {B} \rightarrow \mathsf {C} \dots \rightarrow 0 \rightarrow 1 \rightarrow 2 \dots \rightarrow + \rightarrow\- \rightarrow * \dots \rightarrow_ {-} ^ {* 2} \rightarrow \mathsf {A}\end{array} $$

*1 For reverse order, press the (−) side of DISC/PRESET.
*2 (blank space)

② Press the (+) side of SEEK after locating the desired character.

If you press the (-) side of , you can move back to the left.

③ Repeat steps ① and ② to enter the entire name.

5 To return to normal CD play mode, press ENTER.

Tips

• Simply overwrite or enter “_” to correct or erase a name.
• There is another way to start labeling a CD: Press LIST for 2 seconds instead of performing steps 2 and 3. You can also complete the operation by pressing LIST for 2 seconds instead of step 5.
• You can label CDs on a unit without the CUSTOM FILE function if that unit is connected along with a CD unit that has the function. The Disc Memo will be stored in the memory of the CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function.

Note

REP-1/shuffle play is suspended until the Name Edit is complete.

Viewing the Disc Memo

As a display item, the Disc Memo always takes priority over any original CD TEXT information.

To Press

View DSPL during CD/CD TEXT disc playback

Tip

To find out about other items that can be displayed, see page 18.

Erasing the Disc Memo

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select "CD."
2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the CD unit storing the Disc Memo.
3 Press MENU, then press either side of DISC/PRESET repeatedly until "NAME DEL" appears.

4 Press ENTER.

The stored names will appear in order from the earliest entered.

5 Press either side of DISC/PRESET repeatedly to select the disc name you want to erase.

The stored names will appear from the earliest ones entered.

6 Press ENTER for 2 seconds.

The name is erased.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase other names.

7 Press MENU twice.

The unit returns to normal CD play mode.

Notes

• When the Disc Memo for a CD TEXT disc is erased, the original CD TEXT information is displayed.
• If you cannot find the Disc Memo you want to erase, try selecting a different CD unit in step 2.

Locating a disc by name

— List-up (For a CD unit with the CD TEXT/CUSTOM FILE function, or an MD unit)

You can use this function for discs that have been assigned custom names ^1 or for CD TEXT discs ^2 .

*1 Locating a disc by its custom name: when you assign a name for a CD (page 19) or an MD.
*2 Locating discs by the CD TEXT information: when you play a CD TEXT disc on a CD unit with the CD TEXT function.

1 Press LIST.

The name assigned to the current disc appears in the display.

2 Press either side of DISC/PRESET repeatedly until you find the desired disc.
3 Press ENTER to play the disc.

Notes

• Some letters cannot be displayed (exception: Disc Memo).
• If the TV tuner XT-40V is connected, the list appears on the TV monitor instead of the display on the unit.

Selecting specific tracks for playback

— Bank (For a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function)

If you label the disc, you can set the unit to skip or play the tracks of your choice.

1 Start playing the disc you want to label.
2 Press MENU, then press either side of DISC/PRESET repeatedly until "BANK SEL" appears.
3 Press ENTER.

4 Label the tracks.

① Press either side of SEEK repeatedly to select the track you want to label.
② Press ENTER repeatedly to select "PLAY" or "SKIP."

5 Repeat step 4 to set "PLAY" or "SKIP" for all the tracks.
6 Press MENU twice.

The unit returns to normal CD play mode.

Notes

• You can set "PLAY" and "SKIP" for up to 24 tracks.
• You cannot set "SKIP" for all the tracks on a CD.

Playing specific tracks only

You can select:

• “BANK-ON” — to play the tracks with the “PLAY” setting.
• “BANK-INV” (Inverse) — to play the tracks with the “SKIP” setting.

1 During playback, press MENU, then press either side of DISC/PRESET repeatedly until "BANK-ON," "BANK-INV," or "BANK-OFF" appears.

2 Press the (+) side of SEEK repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

3 Press ENTER.

Playback starts from the track following the current one.

To return to normal play mode, select “BANK-OFF” in step 2.

TV/Video (optional)

You can connect an optional TV tuner and TV monitor to this unit.

Watching the TV

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly until "TV" appears.
2 Press either side of DISC/PRESET repeatedly to select the desired TV band.

Tip

Each time you press ⒽMODE, the item changes as follows: TV1 → TV2 → AUX

Watching a video

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly until "TV" appears.
2 Press MODE repeatedly to select "AUX."

Playback the video.

Storing TV channels automatically

The unit selects the TV channels with the strongest signals and stores them in the order of their frequency.

Caution

When tuning in a station while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly until "TV" appears.
2 Press MENU, then press either side of DISC/PRESET until "AUTO MEM" appears.
3 Press ENTER.
The unit stores TV channels in the order of their frequencies on the number buttons. A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Notes

• The unit does not store TV channels with weak signals. If only a few TV channels can be received, some number buttons will remain empty.
• When a preset number is indicated in the display, the unit starts storing TV channels from the one currently displayed.

Storing only the desired TV channels

You can store up to 12 channels (6 each for TV1 and 2) on the number buttons in the order of your choice.

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly until "TV" appears.
2 Press either side of (SEEK) to tune in the TV channel you want to store on each number button.
3 Press the desired number button ( ① to ⑥ ) until you hear a beep sound. The number button indication and “MEM” appear in the display.

Note

If you try to store another channel on the same number button, the previously stored channel will be erased.

Watching the TV or video while listening to a tape, CD or MD

— Simultaneous Play

The simultaneous play function does not work while you are listening to the radio.

1 Press MENU, then press either side of DISC/PRESET repeatedly until "SIMUL-SEL" appears.

2 Press ENTER.

3 Press (−) side of SEEK.

4 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD or MD.

5 Press (+) side of SEEK.

6 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select a TV or video.

7 Press ENTER. Simultaneous Play starts.

If you are already watching the TV or video and want to listen to a tape, CD or MD as well, follow the same steps.

Returning to normal mode

To cancel the CD or MD, select “--” in step 4.

To cancel the TV or video, select “--” in step 6.

Note If you press ▲ (EJECT) on this unit or a CD/MD unit while the unit is in simultaneous play mode, Simultaneous Play is canceled.

Additional Information

Maintenance

Fuse replacement

When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the original 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.

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, detach the front panel (page 7) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

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Main unit

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Back of the front panel

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Notes

• For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the connectors, and remove the key from the ignition switch.
• Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or with any metal device.

Replacing the lithium battery

Under normal conditions, batteries will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may be shorter, depending on the conditions of use.) When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery.

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Notes on lithium battery

• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact.
• Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the battery.
• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire.

Removing the unit

1 Remove the front cover

① Detach the front panel (page 7).
②Press the clip inside the front cover with a thin screwdriver.

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③Repeat step ② for the other side.

2 Remove the unit

①Use 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.

②Repeat step ① for the right side.
③Slide the unit out of its mounting.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION

23.2 watts (for XR-CA610X)/23 watts (for XR-CA600X) per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion.

Cassette Player section

Tape track 4-track 2-channel stereo

Wow and flutter 0.08 % (WRMS)

Frequency response 30 - 18,000 Hz

Signal-to-noise ratio

Cassette type	Dolby B NR	Dolby NR off
TYPE II, IV	67 dB	61 dB
TYPE I	64 dB	58 dB

Tuner section

FM

Tuning range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz

Antenna terminal External antenna connector

Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz

Usable sensitivity 8 dBf

Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio 66 dB (stereo),

72 dB (mono)

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

0.6 % (stereo),

0.3 % (mono)

Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz

Frequency response 30 - 15,000 Hz

AM

Tuning range 530 - 1,710 kHz

Antenna terminal External antenna connector

Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz

Sensitivity 30 μV

Power amplifier section

Outputs Speaker outputs

(sure seal connectors)

Speaker impedance 4 - 8 ohms

Maximum power output XR-CA610X:

52 W · 4 (at 4 ohms)

XR-CA600X:

50 W · 4 (at 4 ohms)

Note

This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier or an equalizer.

General

Outputs XR-CA610X:

	Audio outputs (2)XR-CA600X:Audio outputs (1)Power antenna relay control leadPower amplifier control lead
Inputs	Telephone ATT control lead(XR-CA610X only)BUS control input connectorBUS audio input connectorRemote controller input connectorAntenna input connector
Tone controls	Bass ±10 dB at 62 HzTreble ±10 dB at 16 kHz
Loudness	100 Hz +8 dB10 kHz +2 dB
Power requirements	12 V DC car battery(negative ground)
Dimensions	Approx. 178 · 50 · 176 mm ( 7^1/_8 · 2 · 7 in.) (w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions	Approx. 182 · 53 · 161 mm ( 7^1/_4 · 2^1/_8 · 6^3/_8 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass	Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 10 oz)
Supplied accessories	Card remote commander(XR-CA610X only) (1)Parts for installation and connections (1 set)Front panel case (1)
Optional accessories	Rotary commanderRM-X4SCard remote commanderRM-X114BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord)RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)
Optional equipment CD changer (10 discs)
	CDX-848X, CDX-747X, CDX-646XMD changer (6 discs)MDX-65Source selectorXA-C30TV tunerXT-40V

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Troubleshooting

The following checklist will help you remedy problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures.

General

No sound.

• Rotate the volume control dial clockwise to adjust the volume.
• Cancel the ATT function.
• Set the fader control to the centre position for a 2-speaker system.

The contents of the memory have been erased.

• The RESET button has been pressed. →Store again into the memory.
• The power cord or battery has been disconnected.
• The power connecting cord is not connected properly.

No beep sound.

The beep sound is canceled (page 15).

Indications disappear from/do not appear in the display.

• The clock display disappears if you press OFF for 2 seconds.
  →Press OFF again for 2 seconds to display the clock.
• Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning the connectors” (page 23) for details.

Stored stations and correct time are erased. The fuse has blown.

Makes noise when the ignition key is in the ON, ACC, or OFF position.

The leads are not matched correctly with the car's accessory power connector.

No power is being supplied to the unit.

• Check the connection. If everything is in order, check the fuse.
• The car does not have an ACC position. →Press SOURCE (or insert a cassette) to turn on the unit.

The power is continuously supplied to the unit.

The car does not have an ACC position.

The power aerial does not extend.

The power antenna does not have a relay box.

Tape playback

The sound is distorted.

The tape head is contaminated.

→Clean the head with a commercially available dry-tape cleaning cassette.

The AMS does not operate correctly.

• There is noise in the space between tracks.
• A blank space is too short (less than 4 seconds).
• A long pause, or a passage of low frequencies or very low sound level is treated as a blank space.

Radio reception

Preset tuning is not possible.

• Store the correct frequency in the memory.
  • The broadcast signal is too weak.

The stations cannot be received.

The sound is hampered by noises.

• Connect a power antenna control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car's antenna booster. (Only when your car has built-in FM/AM antenna in the rear/side glass.)
• Check the connection of the car antenna.
• The auto antenna will not go up. →Check the connection of the power antenna control lead.
• Check the frequency.

Automatic tuning is not possible.

• The local seek mode is set to “ON.” → Set the local seek mode to “OFF” (page 15).
• The broadcast signal is too weak. →Perform manual tuning.

The "ST" indication flashes.

• Tune in the frequency accurately.
• The broadcast signal is too weak. →Set to the monaural reception mode (page 15).

A program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.

The unit is in monaural reception mode.
→Cancel monaural reception mode (page 15).

Interference occurs during FM reception.

The wide mode is selected.
→Set the IF mode to “IF AUTO” (page 15).

CD/MD playback

The sound skips.

Dirty or defective disc.

Error displays

(when an optional CD/MD unit is connected)

Error displays

The following indications will flash for about 5 seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.

NO MAG

The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD/MD unit.

→Insert the magazine in the CD/MD unit.

NO DISC

No disc is inserted in the CD/MD unit.

→Insert discs in the CD/MD unit.

ERROR\*1

• A CD is dirty or inserted upside down.* 2
  →Clean or insert the CD correctly.
• An MD does not playback because of some problem. ^2
  →Insert another MD.
• A CD/MD cannot play because of some problem.
  →Insert another CD/MD.

BLANK\*1

No tracks have been recorded on an MD.*2

→Play an MD with recorded tracks on it.

RESET

The CD/MD unit cannot be operated because of some problem.

→Press the RESET button on the unit.

NOT READ

The lid of the MD unit is open or the MDs are not inserted properly.

→Close the lid or insert the MDs properly.

HI TEMP

The ambient temperature is more than 50^ C ( 122^ F).

→Wait until the temperature goes down below 50^ C ( 122^ F).

*1 When an error occurs during playback of a CD or MD, the disc number of the CD or MD does not appear in the display.

*2 The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display.

If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.