XR-3100R - Car stereo SONY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL XR-3100R SONY

FM/MW/LW Cassette Car Stereo

Operating Instructions GB

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

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Cassette Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features using the following controller accessory:

Optional accessory

Rotary commander (RM-X4S)

XR-C33R only:

In addition to the cassette playback and radio operations, you can expand your system by connecting an optional CD/MD unit*1.

When you operate this unit or a connected optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc*2.

1 You can connect a CD changer, an MD changer, a CD player, or an MD player.
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.

Precautions

• If your car was 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 of a two-speaker system, set the fader control to the centre 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

If you have drink holders near your audio equipment, be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the car audio. Sugary residues on this unit or cassette tapes may contaminate the playback heads, reduce the sound quality, or prevent sound reproduction altogether.

Cassette cleaning kits cannot remove sugar from the tape heads.

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.

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

Cassettes longer than 90 minutes

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.

Table of Contents

This Unit Only

Location of controls 5

Getting Started

Resetting the unit 6
Detaching the front panel 6
Setting the clock 7

Cassette Player

Listening to a tape 8
Playing a tape in various modes. 9

Radio

Memorising stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 9
Memorising only the desired stations 10
Receiving the memorised stations 10

RDS

Overview of the RDS function 11
Displaying the station name 11
Retuning the same programme automatically -Alternative Frequencies (AF) 12
Listening to traffic announcements 13
Preseting the RDS stations with the AF and TA data 14
Locating a station by programme type 15
Setting the clock automatically 16

Other Functions

Labelling the rotary commander 16
Using the rotary commander 17
Adjusting the sound characteristics 18
Attenuating the sound 18
Changing the sound and display settings .... 19
Boosting the bass sound D-bass 19

With Optional Equipment

CD/MD Unit (XR-C33R only)

Playing a CD or MD 20
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play 21
Playing tracks in random order Shuffle Play 22

Additional Information

Maintenance 22
Dismounting the unit 23
Specifications 24
Troubleshooting guide 25

Location of controls

Refer to the pages listed for details.

SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music Sensor/manual search) control 8, 10, 15, 21
2 MODE () button During tape playback: Playback direction change 8 During radio reception: BAND select 9,10 During CD or MD playback: CD/MD unit select 20
3 SOURCE (TAPE/TUNER/CD/MD) button 8,9,10 13,20
4 Dial (volume/bass/treble/left-right/rearfront control) 7, 18
5 SOUND button 18
6 Display window
7 DSPL (display mode change) button 8,11,20
8 (eject) button 8
9 PTY button RDS Programme 15

10 PRESET/DISC button (XR-C33R) During radio reception: Preset stations select 10 During CD/MD playback: Disc change 21 PRST button (XR-3100R) During radio reception: Preset stations select 10
1 AF/TA button 12, 13, 14
12 RELEASE(front panel release) button 6,23
Reset button (located on the front side of the unit behind the front panel) 6
14 OFF button 6,8
15 SHIFT button
PLAY MODE 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 21, 22
SET UP 7, 16, 19, 20
16 POWER SELECT switch (located on the bottom of the unit) See "POWER SELECT switch" in the Installation/Connections manual.
17 Number buttons 10, 13, 14
18 D-BASS control 19

The illustration of the front panel in the manual is of XR-C33R.

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 ballpoint pen.

Reset button

Note

Pressing the reset button will erase the clock setting and some memorised functions.

Detaching the front panel

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

1 Press OFF.
2 Press (RELEASE), 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 detach the panel while the unit is still turned on, the power will turn off automatically to prevent the speakers from being damaged.
• When carrying the front panel with you, use the supplied front panel case.

Attaching the front panel

Attach part ⑧ of the front panel to part ⑥ of the unit as illustrated and push the left side into position until it clicks.

Notes

• Be sure not to attach the front panel upside down.
• Do not press the front panel too hard against the unit when attaching it.
• Do not press too hard or put excessive pressure on the display window of the front panel.
• Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight or 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 or 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 beep for a few seconds (only when the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is set to the A position). If you connect an optional power amplifier and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be deactivated.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.

Example: To set the clock to 10:08

1 Press SHIFT, then press 2 (SET UP) repeatedly until "CLOCK" appears.

5E T L E K

Press (4)()

SE

The hour indication flashes.

Set the hour.

to go backward

to go forward

SET

Press (4)()

SE

The minute indication flashes.

Set the minute.

to go backward

to go forward

SET

2 Press SHIFT.

1111

The clock starts.

3 Press SHIFT.

After the clock setting is complete, the display returns to normal playback mode.

Note

If the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is set to the 9 position, turn the power on first, then set the clock.

Cassette Player

Listening to a tape

Insert a cassette.

Playback starts automatically.

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

The side facing up is played.

The side facing down is played.

Tip To change the tape's playback direction, press MODE)

To	Press
Stop playback	OFF
Eject the cassette	▲

Fast-winding the tape

During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and hold.

Fast-forward

Rewind

To start playback during fast-forwarding or rewinding, press MODE (▶).

Locating a specific track

Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and release for each track you want to skip.

You can skip up to nine tracks at one time.

To locate succeeding tracks

To locate preceding tracks

Note

The AMS function may not work when:

the blanks between tracks are shorter than four seconds
there is noise between tracks
there are long sections of low volume or quiet sections.

Changing the display item

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

• While either of the following functions are activated.

• ATA function
  — AF/TA function

After you select the desired item, the display will automatically change to the Motion Display mode after a few seconds.

In the Motion Display mode, all the above items are scrolled in the display one by one in order.

Tip

The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See "Changing the sound and display settings" on page 19).

Playing a tape in various modes

You can play the tape in various modes:

• REP (Repeat Play) repeats the current track.
• METAL (Metal) lets you play a metal or CrO_2 tape.
• BL SKP (Blank Skip) skips blanks longer than eight seconds.
• ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) turns on the tuner automatically when fast-winding the tape.

1 During playback, press SHIFT. "SHIFT-ON" appears in the display.

FH 5HIF

2 Press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until the desired play mode appears.

Each time you press (3) (PLAY MODE), the item changes as follows:

REP METAL BL SKP ATA

FHH REPOFF

3 Press ④ () to select "ON."

FUB RE P CH

Play mode starts.

4 Press SHIFT.

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

Note

If the "SFT" indication appears, press SHIFT to complete the mode setting.

Radio

Memorising stations automatically

Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals and memorises them in the order of their frequencies. You can store up to 6 stations on each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, and LW).

Caution

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

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the tuner.

Each time you press (SOURCE), the source changes as follows:

• If the corresponding optional equipment is not connected, this item will not appear (XR-C33R only).

2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the band.

Each time you press MODE, the band changes as follows:

3 Press SHIFT, then press 3 (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until "B.T.M" appears.

4 Press (四) () .

The unit stores stations in the order of their frequencies on the number buttons.

A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

5 Press SHIFT.

Notes

• The unit does not store stations with weak signals. If only a few stations can be received, some number buttons will retain their former setting.
• When a number is indicated in the display, the unit starts storing stations from the one currently displayed.

Memorising only the desired stations

You can preset up to 18 FM stations (6 each for FM1, 2, and 3), up to 6 MW stations, and up to 6 LW stations in the order of your choice.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner.
2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the band.
3 Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down to tune in the station that you want to store on the number button.
4 Press and hold the desired number button (① to ⑥) 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.

Receiving the memorised stations

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner.
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 (PRESET/DISC) ((PRST)) to receive the stations in the order they are stored in the memory (Preset Search Function).

If you cannot tune in a preset station

Push and release the SEEK/AMS control up or down to search for the station (automatic tuning).

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down repeatedly until the desired station is received.

Note

If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (SHIFT), then press 3 (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until "LOCAL" (local seek mode) is displayed. Then press 4 () to select "LOCAL-ON." Press SHIFT. Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in.

Tip

If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and hold until the desired frequency appears (manual tuning).

If FM stereo reception is poor

— Monaural Mode

1 During radio reception, press SHIFT, then press ③ (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until "MONO" appears.
2 Press (4)() repeatedly until "MONON" appears.

The sound improves, but becomes monaural ("ST" disappears).

3 Press SHIFT.

To return to normal mode, select "MONOFF" in step 2 above.

Changing the display item

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

Frequency (Station Name)* Clock

• When you tune in an FM station that transmits RDS data, the station name appears.

After you select the desired item, the display will automatically change to the Motion Display mode after a few seconds.

In the Motion Display mode, all the above items are scrolled in the display one by one in order.

Tip

The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See "Changing the sound and display settings" on page 19).

Overview of the RDS function

Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows FM stations to send additional digital information along with the regular radio programme signal. Your car stereo offers you a variety of services. Here are just a few: retuning the same programme automatically, listening to traffic announcements, and locating a station by programme type.

Notes

• Depending on the country or region, not all of the RDS functions are available.
• RDS may not work properly if the signal strength is weak or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting RDS data.

Displaying the station name

The name of the current station lights up in the display.

Select an FM station (page 9).

When you tune in an FM station that transmits RDS data, the station name appears in the display.

FM1

HIL

R1

Note

The **indication means that an RDS station is being received.

Changing the display item

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

Station Name (Frequency) Clock

After you select the desired item, the display will automatically change to the Motion Display mode after a few seconds.

In the Motion Display mode, all the above items are scrolled in the display one by one in order.

Tip The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See "Changing the sound and display settings" on page 19).

Note "NO NAME" appears if the received station does not transmit RDS data.

Retuning the same programme automatically

Alternative Frequencies (AF)

The Alternative Frequencies (AF) function automatically selects and retunes the station with the strongest signal in a network. By using this function, you can continuously listen to the same programme during a long-distance drive without having to retune the station manually.

2 Press / TA repeatedly until "AF-ON" appears.

1 Select an FM station (page 9).

The unit starts searching for an alternative station with a stronger signal in the same network.

Note When there is no alternative station in the area and you do not need to search for an alternative station, turn the AF function off by pressing (AF/TA) repeatedly until "AF TA-OFF" appears.

Changing the display item

Each time you press / TA , the item changes as follows:

• Select this to turn on both the AF and TA functions.

Notes

• When "NO AF" and the station name flash alternately, it means that the unit cannot find an alternative station in the network.
• If the station name starts flashing after selecting a station with the AF function on, this indicates that no alternative frequency is available. Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down while the station name is flashing (within eight seconds). The unit starts searching for another frequency with the same PI (Programme Identification) data ("PI SEEK" appears and no sound is heard). If the unit cannot find another frequency, "NO PI" appears, and the unit returns to the previously selected frequency.

Listening to a regional programme

The "REG-ON" (regional on) function lets you stay tuned to a regional programme without being switched to another regional station. (Note that you must turn the AF function on.) The unit is factory preset to "REG-ON," but if you want to turn off the function, do the following.

1 During radio reception, press SHIFT, then press ③ (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until "REG" appears.
2 Press (4) () repeatedly until "REG-OFF" appears.
3 Press SHIFT. Note that selecting "REG-OFF" might cause the unit to switch to another regional station within the same network.

To return to regional on, select "REG-ON" in step 2 above.

Note This function does not work in the United Kingdom and in some other areas.

Local link function (United Kingdom only)

The Local Link function lets you select other local stations in the area, even if they are not stored on your number buttons.

1 Press a number button that has a local station stored on it.
2 Within five seconds, press the number button of the local station again.
3 Repeat this procedure until the desired local station is received.

Listening to traffic announcements

The Traffic Announcement (TA) and Traffic Programme (TP) data let you automatically tune in an FM station that is broadcasting traffic announcements even if you are listening to other programme sources.

Press AF/TA repeatedly until "TA-ON" or "AF TA-ON" appears.

The unit starts searching for traffic information stations. "TP" appears in the display when the unit finds a station broadcasting traffic announcements. When the traffic announcement starts, "TA" flashes. The flashing stops when the traffic announcement is over.

Tip

If the traffic announcement starts while you are listening to another programme source, the unit automatically switches to the announcement and goes back to the original source when the announcement is over.

Notes

• "NO TP" flashes for five seconds if the received station does not broadcast traffic announcements. Then, the unit starts searching for a station that broadcasts it.
• When "EON" appears with "TP" in the display, the current station makes use of broadcast traffic announcements by other stations in the same network.

To cancel the current traffic announcement

Press AF/TA or SOURCE.

To cancel all traffic announcements, turn off the function by pressing AF/TA until "AF TA-OFF" appears.

Preseting the volume of traffic announcements

You can preset the volume level of the traffic announcements beforehand so you won't miss the announcement. When a traffic announcement starts, the volume will be automatically adjusted to the preset level.

1 Select the desired volume level.
2 Press / TA for two seconds. "TA" appears and the setting is stored.

Receiving emergency announcements

If an emergency announcement comes in while you are listening to the radio, the programme will automatically switch to it. If you are listening to a source other than the radio, the emergency announcements will be heard if you set AF or TA to on. The unit will then automatically switch to these announcements no matter which source you are listening to at the time.

Presetting the RDS stations with the AF and TA data

When you preset RDS stations, the unit stores each station's data as well as its frequency, so you don't have to turn on the AF or TA function every time you tune in the preset station. You can select a different setting (AF, TA, or both) for individual preset stations, or the same setting for all preset stations.

Presetting the same setting for all preset stations

1 Select an FM band (page 9).
2 Press ( / TA) repeatedly to select either "AF-ON," "TA-ON" or "AF TA-ON" (for both AF and TA functions).

Note that selecting "AF TA-OFF" stores not only RDS stations, but also non-RDS stations.

3 Press SHIFT, then press 3 (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until "B.T.M" appears.
4 Press ④ () until "B.T.M" flashes.
5 Press SHIFT.

Presetting different settings for each preset station

1 Select an FM band, and tune in the desired station.
2 Press ( / TA) repeatedly to select either "AF-ON," "TA-ON" or "AF TA-ON" (for both AF and TA functions).
3 Press the desired number button and hold until "MEM" appears.

Repeat from step 1 to preset other stations.

Tip If you want to change the preset AF and/or TA setting after you tune in the preset station, you can do so by turning the AF or TA function on or off.

Locating a station by programme type

You can locate the station you want by selecting one of the programme types shown below.

Programme types	Display
News	NEWS
Current Affairs	AFFAIRS
Information	INFO
Sports	SPORT
Education	EDUCATE
Drama	DRAMA
Culture	CULTURE
Science	SCIENCE
Varied	VARIED
Popular Music	POP M
Rock Music	ROCK M
Easy Listening	EASY M
Light Classical	LIGHT M
Classical	CLASSICS
Other Music Type	OTHER M
Weather	WEATHER
Finance	FINANCE
Children's Programmes	CHILDREN
Social Affairs	SOCIAL A
Religion	RELIGION
Phone In	PHONE IN
Travel	TRAVEL
Leisure	LEISURE
Jazz Music	JAZZ
Country Music	COUNTRY
National Music	NATION M
Oldies Music	OLDIES
Folk Music	FOLK M
Documentary	DOCUMENT
Not specified	NONE

Note

You cannot use this function in some countries where no PTY (Programme Type selection) data is available.

1 Press (PTY) during FM reception until "PTY" appears.

PTY I 

The current programme type name appears if the station is transmitting the PTY data. "----" appears if the received station is not an RDS station, or if the RDS data has not been received.

2 Press (PTY) repeatedly until the desired programme type appears.

The programme types appear in the order shown in the above table. Note that you cannot select "NONE" (Not specified) for searching.

PTI 5PQRT 

3 Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down.

The unit starts searching for a station broadcasting the selected programme type. When the unit finds the programme, the programme type appears again for five seconds.

"NO" and the programme type appear alternately for five seconds if the unit cannot find the programme type. It then returns to the previously selected station.

Setting the clock automatically

The CT (Clock Time) data from the RDS transmission sets the clock automatically.

1 During radio reception, press SHIFT, then press 2 (SET UP) repeatedly until "CT" appears.

5E

FFF

2 Press (4) () repeatedly until "CT-ON" appears.

The clock is set.

SET

E·ENN

3 Press SHIFT to return to the normal display.

To cancel the CT function

Select "CT-OFF" in step 2 above.

Notes

• The CT function may not work even though an RDS station is being received.
• There might be a difference between the time set by the CT function and the actual time.

Other Functions

You can also control this unit with the rotary commander.

Labelling the rotary commander

Depending on how you mount the rotary commander, attach the appropriate label as shown in the illustration below.

Using the rotary commander

The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls.

XR-C33R only:

You can also control the optional CD or MD units with the rotary commander.

By pressing buttons (the SOURCE and MODE buttons)

Each time you press SOURCE, the source changes as follows:

TUNER CD* MD* TAPE

Pressing MODE changes the operation in the following ways;

• Tape : playback direction
• Tuner: FM1 → FM2 → FM3 → MW → LW
• CD unit*: CD1 → CD2 → ...

• MD unit*: MD1 → MD2 → ...

• If the corresponding optional equipment is not connected, the item will not appear (XR-C33R only).

Tip

When the POWER SELECT switch is set to position

3, you can turn on this unit by pressing (SOURCE) on the rotary commander.

By rotating the control (the SEEK/AMS control)

Rotate the control and release it to:

• Locate the beginnings of tracks on the tape. Rotate and hold the control, and release it to fast-wind the tape. To start playback while fast-winding the tape, press MODE.
• Locate a specific track on a disc. Rotate and hold the control until you locate the specific point in a track, then release it to start playback.
• Tune in stations automatically. Rotate and hold the control to find a specific station.

By pushing in and rotating the control (the PRESET/DISC control)

Push in and rotate the control to:

• Receive the stations memorized on the number buttons.
• Change the disc (XR-C33R only).

Other operations

Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume.

Changing the operative direction

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

To decrease

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

Press (SOUND) for two 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 19).

Adjusting the sound characteristics

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

You can store the bass and treble levels independently for each source.

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

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

2 Adjust the selected item by rotating the dial.

Adjust within three seconds after selecting the item. (After three seconds, the dial function reverts to volume control.)

Attenuating the sound

Press ATT on the rotary commander.

"ATT-ON" flashes momentarily.

To restore the previous volume level, press ATT again.

Changing the sound and display settings

The following items can be set:

• CLOCK (page 7).
• CT (Clock Time) (page 16).
• BEEP - to turn the beep sound on or off.

• RM (Rotary Commander) - to change the operative direction 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.

• M.DSPL (Motion Display) - to turn the motion display on or off.

• A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)* (page 20) (XR-C33R only).

1 Press SHIFT.
2 Press (2) (SET UP) repeatedly until the desired item appears.

Each time you press (2) (SET UP), the item changes as follows:

$$ \begin{array}{l}\text {C L O C K} \rightarrow \text {C T} \rightarrow \text {B E E P} \rightarrow \text {R M} \rightarrow \text {M . D S P L} \rightarrow\\text {A . S C R L} ^ {*}\end{array} $$

• When no CD or MD is playing, this item will not appear.

3 Press (4) () to select the desired setting (Example: ON or OFF).
4 Press SHIFT.

After the mode setting is complete, the display returns to normal playback mode.

Note

If the "SFT" indication appears, press SHIFT to complete the mode setting.

Boosting the bass sound

D-bass

You can enjoy a clear and powerful bass sound. The D-bass function boosts the low frequency signal with a sharper curve than conventional bass boost.

You can hear the bass line more clearly even while the vocal volume remains the same. You can emphasize and adjust the bass sound easily with the D-BASS control.

Adjusting the bass curve

Turn the D-BASS control to adjust the bass level (1, 2, or 3).

"D-BASS" appears in the display.

To cancel, turn the control to OFF.

Note

If the bass sound becomes distorted, adjust the D-BASS control or volume.

With Optional Equipment CD/MD Unit (XR-C33R only)

This unit can control a maximum of ten external CD/MD units in this configuration: CD unit - maximum of five MD unit - maximum of five Any combination up to ten will work. If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT 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 until the desired unit appears. CD/MD playback starts.

When a CD/MD unit is connected, all the tracks play from the beginning.

Changing the display item

Each time you press DSPL during CD, CD TEXT, or MD playback, the item changes as follows:

1 If you have not labelled the disc or if there is no disc name prerecorded on the MD, "NO NAME" appears in the display.
2 If you play a CD TEXT disc, the artist name appears in the display after the disc name. (Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.)
3 If the track name of a CD TEXT disc or MD is not prerecorded, "NO NAME" appears in the display.
4 While the AF/TA function is activated.

After you select the desired item, the display will automatically change to the Motion Display mode after a few seconds. In the Motion Display mode, all the above items are scrolled in the display one by one in order.

Tip

The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See "Changing the sound and display settings" on page 19).

Automatically scrolling a disc name — Auto Scroll

If the disc name, artist name, or track name on a CD TEXT disc or MD exceeds 8 characters and the Auto Scroll function is on, information automatically scrolls across the display as follows:

• The disc name appears when the disc has changed (if the disc name is selected).
• The track name appears when the track has changed (if the track name is selected).

If you press DSPL to change the display item, the disc or track name of the MD or CD TEXT disc is scrolled automatically whether you set the function on or off.

1 During playback, press SHIFT.
2 Press (2) (SET UP) repeatedly until "A.SCRL" appears.
3 Press ④ () to select "A.SCRL-ON."
4 Press SHIFT.

To cancel Auto Scroll, select "A.SCRL-OFF" in step 3 above.

Note

For some discs with very many characters, the following cases may happen:

Some of the characters are not displayed Auto Scroll does not work.

Tip

To manually scroll the long name of an MD or CD TEXT disc after activating the Auto Scroll function, press (Shift), then ① (←) (manual scroll).

Locating a specific track

Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and release for each track you want to skip.

To locate succeeding tracks

To locate preceding tracks

Locating a specific point in a track - Manual Search

During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and hold. Release when you have found the desired point.

To search forward

To search backward

Switching to other discs

During playback, press either side of (PRESET/DISC).

The desired disc in the current unit begins playback.

Playing tracks repeatedly

—Repeat Play

You can select:

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

1 During playback, press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until "REP" appears.
2 Press (4) () repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Repeat Play starts.

3 Press SHIFT.

To return to normal playback mode, select "REP-OFF" in step 2 above.

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 unit in random order.
• SHUF-ALL - to play all the tracks in all the units in random order.

1 During playback, press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until "SHUF" appears.
2 Press (4) () repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Shuffle Play starts.

3 Press SHIFT.

To return to normal playback mode, select "SHUF-OFF" in step 2 above.

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, open the front panel by pressing (RELEASE), then detach it and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

Main unit

Back of the front panel

Notes

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

Dismounting the unit

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Specifications

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
	TYPE II, IV	61 dB
	TYPE I	58 dB

Tuner section

FM

Tuning range	87.5 – 108.0 MHz
Aerial terminal	External aerial connector
Intermediate frequency	10.7 MHz
Usable sensitivity	9 dBf
Selectivity	75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio	65 dB (stereo), 68 dB (mono)
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
	0.7 % (stereo), 0.4 % (mono)
Separation	35 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response	30 – 15,000 Hz

MW/LW

Tuning range	MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz LW: 153 – 281 kHz
Aerial terminal	External aerial connector
Intermediate frequency	10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity	MW: 30 μV LW: 50 μV

Power amplifier section

Outputs	Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance	4 - 8 ohms
Maximum power output	45 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Outputs	Audio output (XR-C33R only)Power aerial relay control leadPower amplifier control lead (XR-C33R only)
Tone controls	Bass ±8 dB at 100 HzTreble ±8 dB at 10 kHz
Power requirements	12 V DC car battery(negative earth)
Dimensions	Approx. 188 × 58 × 181 mm(w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions	Approx. 182 × 53 × 164 mm(w/h/d)
Mass	Approx. 1.2 kg
Supplied accessories	Parts for installation and connections (1 set)Front panel case (1)
Optional accessories	Rotary commanderRM-X4SBUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord)RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)(XR-C33R only)
Optional equipment(XR-C33R only)	CD changer (10 discs)CDX-828, CDX-737MD changer (6 discs)MDX-65Other CD/MD units with the Sony-BUS systemSource selectorXA-C30

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Troubleshooting guide

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

General

Problem	Cause/Solution
No sound.	·Cancel the ATT function. ·Set the fader control to the centre position for two-speaker systems. ·Rotate the dial clockwise to adjust the volume.
The contents of the memory have been erased.	·The power cord or battery has been disconnected. ·The reset button was pressed. →Store again into the memory.
Indications do not appear in the display.	Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning the connectors” (page 23) for details.

Tape playback

Problem	Cause/Solution
The sound is distorted.	The tape head is contaminated. →Clean the head with a commercially available dry-type cleaning cassette.
The AMS does not operate correctly.	·There is noise in the space between tracks. ·A blank space is too short (less than four seconds). ·The SEEK/AMS control was pushed up immediately before the following track. ·The SEEK/AMS control was pushed down immediately after the track starts. ·A long pause, or a passage of low frequencies or very low sound level is treated as a blank space.

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Radio reception

Problem	Cause/Solution
Preset tuning is not possible.	·Memorise the correct frequency. ·The broadcast signal is too weak.
Automatic tuning is not possible.	The broadcast signal is too weak. →Use manual tuning.
The stations cannot be received. The sound is hampered by noises.	Connect an power aerial control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car's aerial booster. (When your car has built-in FM/MW/LW aerial in the rear/ side glass only.)
The “ST” indication flashes.	·Tune in the frequency accurately. ·The broadcast signal is too weak. →Set to MONO mode (page 11).

RDS

Problem	Cause/Solution
The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.	The station is non-TP or has a weak signal. →Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until “AF TA-OFF” appears.
No traffic announcements.	• Activate “TA.” • The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements despite being TP. →Tune to another station.
PTY displays “NONE.”	The station does not specify the programme type.

CD/MD playback (XR-C33R only)

Problem	Cause/Solution
The sound skips.	A dirty or defective disc.
Cannot turn off the “--------” indication.	You cannot labell MDs unless you connect a CD unit with the custom file function. →Press (PTY) for two seconds.

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

Error displays (when an optional CD/MD unit is connected) (XR-C33R only)

Display	Cause	Solution
NO MAG	The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD/MD unit.	Insert the disc magazine in the CD/ MD unit.
NO DISC	No disc is inserted in the CD/MD unit.	Insert discs in the CD/MD unit.
NG DISCS	A CD/MD cannot play because of some problem.	Insert another CD/MD.
ERROR*1	A CD is dirty or inserted upside down.*2	Clean or insert the CD correctly.
	An MD does not play because of some problem.*2	Insert another MD.
BLANK*1	No tracks have been recorded on an MD.*2	Play an MD with tracks recorded on it.
RESET	The CD/MD unit cannot be operated because of some problem.	Press the reset button of the unit.
NO READY	The lid of the MD unit is open or MDs are not inserted properly.	Close the lid or insert the MDs properly.
HI TEMP	The ambient temperature is more than 50°C.	Wait until the temperature goes down below 50°C.

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 the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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Distortion harmonica a 1 kHz

0,7% (estéreo),

0.4% (mono)

Separação

35 dB a 1 kHz