XR-3753 - Car radio SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Cassette car radio with FM/MW/LW tuner
Brand	Sony
Model	XR-3753
Dimensions (W x H x D)	188 x 58 x 181 mm
Weight	1.2 kg
Power Supply	12 V DC (car battery, negative ground)
Output Power	4 x 35 W max (at 4 ohms)
Playable Formats	Audio cassette, FM/MW/LW radio
Main Functions	Cassette playback, RDS tuner, automatic search (BTM), station presets (18 FM, 6 MW, 6 LW), rotary remote, detachable front panel
Advanced Functions	D-Bass (bass boost), ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation), Blank Skip, Intro Scan, Repeat, Shuffle, AMS (Automatic Music Search)
Equalizer	Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz, Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz
Inputs/Outputs	Line output, motorized antenna control, power amplifier control, telephone mute (via wire)
Connectors	Waterproof speaker connectors, external antenna socket
Front Panel	Detachable, with display and controls
Remote Control	Rotary (RM-X2S) included
Optional Compatibility	CD/MD changer (up to 2) – only for model XR-C353 (not applicable here)
Maintenance and Cleaning	Clean connectors with alcohol-dampened cotton swab; clean cassette playback heads
Security	Detachable front panel anti-theft; audible alarm if panel not removed (depending on setting)
Spare Parts and Reparability	Replacement fuse (see amperage on fuse), RM-X2S remote, optional bus cables; repair by Sony authorized center
General Information	24-hour clock, backlit display, mute function (MUTE), sound settings (VOL/BAS/TRE/BAL/FAD)

Frequently Asked Questions - XR-3753 SONY

How to reset the Sony XR-3753 car radio?

To reset the unit, use a pointed object (ballpoint pen) to press the Reset button located on the front panel behind the panel. This erases all stored settings.

How to detach and reattach the front panel?

Press OFF then RELEASE to open the panel and pull it toward you. To reattach, align part A of the panel with part B of the unit and push until it clicks. Do not force.

How to set the clock?

Press DSPL for 2 seconds. The hours flash: use SEL to set the hours, then briefly press SEL to switch to minutes and set them. Press DSPL to confirm.

How to automatically memorize radio stations?

Select the tuner with SOURCE, choose the band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW or LW) with MODE, then press and hold BTM for 2 seconds. The strongest stations are memorized automatically.

How to use the D-Bass function?

Turn the D-BASS control (located on the front panel) to select the bass boost level (1, 2 or 3). To disable, turn it to the OFF position. The 'D-BASS' indicator appears.

What to do in case of no sound?

First check the volume with the VOL knob. If you only have two speakers, set the fader to center (press SEL to access the setting). Clean the front panel connectors if the display is missing.

How to clean the front panel connectors?

Open the front panel with RELEASE, detach it, then clean the connectors (on the panel and on the unit) with a cotton swab lightly dampened with alcohol. Do not force.

How to replace the fuse?

Use a fuse of the same amperage as indicated on the original fuse. If the new fuse blows again, consult a Sony dealer. Never use a fuse with a higher rating.

The AMS (track search) function does not work properly, why?

This can happen if the gaps between tracks are less than 4 seconds, if there is noise between tracks, or if very quiet passages are considered gaps. Clean the playback head if sound is distorted.

How to reverse the rotation direction of the rotary remote control?

Press and hold SEL while turning the VOL knob for 2 seconds. This reverses the rotation directions to adapt to right-hand steering wheel mounting.

USER MANUAL XR-3753 SONY

FM/MW/LW Cassette Car Stereo

Operating Instructions EN

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

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Cassette Car Stereo. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features by using a rotary remote.

In addition to the tape playback and the radio operation you can expand your system by connecting an optional CD/MD changer (XR-C353 only).

Table of contents

This Unit Only

Getting Started

Resetting the unit 4 Detaching the front panel 4 Preparing the rotary remote 4 Setting the clock 5

Cassette Player

Listening to a tape 5 Playing a tape in various modes 6

Radio

Memorising stations automatically - Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 7 Memorising only the desired stations. 7 Receiving the memorised stations 7

Other Functions

Using the rotary remote 8 Adjusting the sound characteristics 9 Muting the sound. 9 Changing the sound and beep tone 9

With Optional Equipment

CD/MD Changer (XR-C353 only)

Playing a CD/MD 10 Scanning the tracks - Intro scan. 11 Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat play 11 Playing tracks in random order Shuffle play 11

Additional Information

Precautions 12 Maintenance. 13 Dismounting the unit 13 Location of controls 14 Specifications 15 Troubleshooting guide 16 Index 18

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 ballpoint pen.

Note

Pressing the reset button will erase all the memorised programme and memory functions.

Detaching the front panel

The front panel of this unit can be detached to prevent the unit from being stolen.

1 Press OFF. 2 Press (RELEASE) to open up the front panel, and detach the panel by pulling it 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 turned on, the power will automatically turn off to protect the speakers from being damaged.

Attaching the front panel

Attach part A of the front panel to part B of the unit as illustrated and push until it clicks.

Notes

• Make sure the front panel is the right way up when attaching it to the unit as it cannot be attached upside down.
• Do not press the front panel hard against the unit when attaching it to the unit. It can easily be attached by pressing it lightly against the unit.
• When you carry the front panel with you, put it in the supplied front panel case.
• Do not press hard or give excessive pressure to the display windows of the front panel.
• Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight, heat sources such as hot air ducts or leave it in a humid place. Never leave it on the dashboard etc. of a car parked in direct sunlight where there may be a considerable rise in temperature inside the car.

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition key to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds (only when the POWER SELECT switch is set to the ④ position). If you connect an optional power amplifier and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep tone will be disabled.

Preparing the rotary remote

When you mount the rotary remote, attach the label in the illustration below.

Setting the clock

The clock has a 24-hour digital indication.

For example, setting it to 10:08

1 Press OFF or DSPL during operation. 2 Press DSPL for two seconds.

The hour digit flashes.

1 Set the hour digits.

To go forward

To go backward

Press SEL momentarily.

The minutes digits flashes.

Set the minute digits.

To go forward

To go backward

3 Press DSPL momentarily.

The clock starts.

Note

If the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is set to the 3 position, the clock cannot be set unless the power is turned on. Set the clock after you have turned on the radio.

Cassette Player

Listening to a tape

Insert a cassette.

Playback will start automatically.

If a cassette is already inserted, press SOURCE repeatedly until "TAPE" is displayed.

The side facing up is being played.

The side facing down is being played.

Tip

To change the tape transport direction, press MODE) during tape playback.

To	Press
Stop playback	OFF
Eject the cassette	▲

Fast-winding the tape

During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) for two seconds.

Fast-forward

Rewind

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

Locating the beginning of a track — Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

You can skip up to nine tracks at one time.

During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily.

To locate the succeeding tracks

To locate the preceding tracks

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.

Changing the displayed items

Each time you press DSPL momentarily during tape playback, the displayed item changes as follows:

→ Tape playback → Clock → Frequency*

• While the ATA function is activated.

Playing a tape in various modes

Searching for the desired track - Intro scan

Press ① during playback.

"INTRO" appears on the display.

The first 10 seconds of all the tracks are played.

When you find the desired track, press again.

The unit returns to the normal playback mode.

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat play

Press ② during playback.

"REP" appears on the display.

When the current played track is over, it will be played again from the beginning.

To cancel this mode, press again.

Playing a CrO₂ or metal tape

Press 4 when you want to listen to a CrO₂ (TYPE II) or metal (TYPE IV) tape.

"MTL" appears on the display.

To cancel this function, press 4.

Switching to the radio while fast-winding a tape

Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA)

Press 5 during playback.

"ATA" appears on the display.

When fast-forwarding or rewinding with (SEEK/AMS), the tuner will turn on automatically.

To cancel this mode, press 5.

Skipping blanks during tape playback — Blank skip

Press 6 during playback.

"BL.SKIP" appears on the display.

Blanks longer than eight seconds will automatically be skipped during tape playback.

To cancel this mode, press 6.

Memorising stations automatically

Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

This function selects from the currently received band the stations with the strongest signals and memorises them in order of their frequency.

PREVENTING ACCIDENTS!

When tuning in while driving, use the automatic tuning or memory preset search function instead of manual tuning.

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the tuner.

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

TAPE → TUNER → CD/MD (XR-C353 only)

2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the band.

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

FM1 → FM2 → FM3 → MW → LW

3 Press TBM for two seconds.

Notes

• The unit will not store stations with weak signals on the preset number buttons. If there are only a few stations received, some preset number buttons will remain empty.
• When there is a preset number indicated on the display, the unit will store stations on all preset number buttons from the one currently displayed.

Memorising only the desired stations

Up to 6 stations on each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW and LW) can be stored on the preset number buttons in the order of your choice. Therefore, 18 FM stations can be memorised. If you try to store another station on the same preset number button, the previously stored station will be erased.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. 2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the band. 3 Press (SEEK/AMS) to search for the station you wish to store on a preset number button. 4 Press the desired preset number button (1) to (6) for two seconds.

The number of the selected preset number button appears on the display.

Receiving the memorised stations

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

Tip

Press either side of (PRESET/DISC) to receive in order the stations stored in the memory (Preset Search Function) (XR-C353 only).

Changing the displayed items

Each time you press DSPL, the display changes between the frequency and the clock.

If you cannot tune in a preset station

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

Scanning stops when a station is received.

Press either side of the button repeatedly until the desired station is received.

Note

If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (LCL) momentarily to lights up "LCL" on the display (local seek mode). Only the stations with relatively strong signals can be tuned in.

Tip

If you know the frequency, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS) until the desired station is received (manual tuning).

Other Functions

Using the rotary remote

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

You can control the optional CD and MD changer by the rotary remote.

By pressing buttons (the SOURCE and the MODE buttons)

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

TAPE → TUNER → CD/MD (XR-C353 only)

Pressing MODE changes the operation in the following ways:

• the tape transport direction.
• the band, FM1 → FM2 → FM3 → MW → LW.
• the CD/MD changer. (XR-C353 only)

Tip

You can turn on this unit by pressing (SOURCE) on the rotary remote.

By rotating the control (the SEEK/AMS control)

Rotate the control momentarily and release it to:

• Locate the beginnings of the tracks on the tape. Rotate and hold the control, then release it to fast-wind the tape. To play back, rotate and hold the control again, then release it.
• 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. (XR-C353 only)
• Tune in the stations automatically. Rotate and hold the control to tune in the specific station.

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

Push in and rotate the control:

• Receive the stations memorized on the preset button.
• Change the disc. (XR-C353 only)

Other operations

Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume.

Press MUTE to mute the sound.

Press DSPL to change the display items.

Changing the operative direction

The operative direction of controls is factory preset as in the illustration below.

If you need to mount the rotary remote on the right side of the steering column, you can reverse the controls' operative direction.

Press (SEL) for two seconds while pushing in the VOL control.

Adjusting the sound characteristics

1 Select the item you want to adjust by pressing (SEL) repeatedly.

VOL (volume) → BAS (bass) → TRE (treble) → BAL (balance) → FAD (fader)

2 Adjust the selected item by pressing either (+) or (-).

Adjust within three seconds after selecting. (After three seconds the button will again serve as the volume control button.)

Muting the sound

Press MUTE

The "MUTE" indication flashes.

To restore the previous volume level, press again.

Tip

The unit decreases the volume automatically when a telephone call comes in (Telephone-mute function) (XR-C353 only).

Changing the sound and beep tone

Boosting the bass sound — D-Bass

You can enjoy 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 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.

Moreover, the Digital D-bass* function creates even sharper and more powerful bass sound than Analog D-bass.

Digital D-BASS

Analog D-BASS

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 the OFF position.

• If an optional CD changer has the Digital D-BASS function, "DIGITAL D-BASS" appears on the display during CD playback (XR-C353 only).

Muting the beep tone

Press ⑥ while pressing SEL.

To obtain the beep tone again, press these buttons once more.

Note

If you connect an optional power amplifier and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep tone will be disabled (XR-C353 only).

With Optional Equipment

CD/MD Changer (XR-C353 only)

You can control up to two CD or MD changers with this unit.

Playing a CD/MD

Press SOURCE until the desired changer indication appears on the display.

CD/MD playback starts.

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

Note

Even if you select an MD changer, "CD" appears in the display.

Selecting CD/MD changers (when several CD/MD changers are connected)

Press MODE repeatedly to select the desired CD/MD changer.

Changing the displayed items

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

Locating a specific track

Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) once for each track you wish to skip.

To locate the succeeding tracks

To locate the preceding tracks

Locating a specific point in a track

- Manual search

During playback, press and hold either side of SEEK/AMS. Release the button when you have found the desired part.

To search forward

To search backward

Switching to other discs

During playback, press either side of PRESET/DISC.

To return to the previous disc

To advance to the next disc

Scanning the tracks

— Intro scan

The first 10 seconds of all the tracks on the current disc are played in order. After the first disc is over, the next disc is played.

Press ① during playback.

"INTRO" appears on the display.

When you find the desired track, press again.

The unit returns to the normal CD/MD playback mode.

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat play

To repeat a track

Press ② repeatedly during CD/MD playback until "REP 1" is displayed.

To repeat a disc

Press ② repeatedly during CD/MD playback until "REP 2" is displayed.

To repeat all the discs in the current changer

Press ② repeatedly during CD/MD playback until "REP 3" is displayed.

Each time you press ② the display changes as follows:

Playing tracks in random order — Shuffle play

To play the tracks on the current disc in random order

Press ③ repeatedly during CD/MD playback until "SHUF 1" is displayed.

To play all the tracks in the current changer in a random order

Press ③ repeatedly during CD/MD playback until "SHUF 2" is displayed.

Each time you press ③ the display changes as follows:

If you press ① during shuffle play, the first 10 seconds of all tracks will be played in random order.

Additional Information

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 2-speaker system, set the fader control to the centre position.
• When the 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.

Cassettes longer than 90 minutes

The use of cassettes longer than 90 minutes is not recommended except for long continuous play. The tapes used for these cassettes are very thin and tend to be stretched easily. Frequent playing and stopping of these tapes may cause them to be pulled into the cassette deck mechanism.

Maintenance

Fuse Replacement

When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the fuse. If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Warning

Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.

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

Dismounting the unit

1

2

3

4

Location of controls

Refer to the pages for further details.

SEEK/AMS button 5,6,7,8,10,11 SOURCE button (TAPE/TUNER/CD/MD) 5,7,10 3 (+ - ) (volume/bass/treble/balance/fader control) button 5,9 4 MODE () button During tuner reception: BAND select 7

During tape playback: Transport direction change 5

During CD/MD playback: CD/MD Changer select 10

OFF button 4,5 DSPL (display mode change/time set) button 5, 6, 8, 10 7 (eject) button 5 8 During radio reception: Preset number buttons 7

During tape/CD/MD playback:

① INTRO button 6, 11 ② REPEAT button 6, 11 ③ SHUF (Shuffle) button* 11 MTL (Metal) button 6 ⑤ ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) button 6 ⑥ BL.SKIP (Blank Skip) button 6

9 RELEASE(front panel release) button 4, 13 10 Reset button (located on the front side of the unit hidden by the front panel) Press this button when you use this unit for the first time, when you have changed the car battery, or when the buttons of this unit do not function properly. 11 MUTE button 9 12 SEL (control mode select) button 5, 9, 10 13 POWER SELECT switch (located on the bottom of the unit) See "POWER SELECT Switch" in the Installation/Connections manual. 14 Display window 15 BTM (Best tuning memory) button 7 16 PRESET/DISC button* 7, 11 During tuner reception: Preset station select 7

During CD/MD playback: Disc select 11

17 LCL button 8 18 D-BASS control 9

• XR-C353 only

The illustration of the front panel in the manual is of the XR-C353.

Specifications

Cassette player section

Tape track 4-track 2-channel stereo Wow and flutter 0.08% (WRMS) Frequency response 30 - 20,000 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio 58 dB

Tuner section

FM

Tuning range 65.0 - 74.0 MHz (at 30 kHz step) 87.5 - 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step) Aerial terminal External aerial connector Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Usable sensitivity 8 dBf Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 65 dB (stereo), 68 dB (mono) Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz 0.5% (stereo), 0.3% (mono) Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 - 15,000 Hz Capture ratio 2 dB

MW/LW

Tuning range MW:531-1,602 kHz LW:153-281 kHz Aerial terminal External aerial connector Intermediate frequency 10.71 MHz/450kHz Sensitivity MW: 30 µV LW: 50 µV

Power amplifier section

Outputs Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) Speaker impedance 4-8 ohms Maximum power output 35W× 4 at 4 ohms

General

Outputs	Power aerial control lead Power amplifier control lead (XR-C353 only) Telephone mute control lead (XR-C353 only) Line out (XR-C353 only)
Tone controls	Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz
Power requirements	12 V DC car battery (negative ground)
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) Rotary commander RM-X2S
Optional accessories	Bus cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord) RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) RCA pin cord RC-63 (1 m), RC-64 (2 m), RC-65 (5 m)
Optional equipment	CD changer CDX-705 (10 discs), CDX-T60 (6 discs), CDX-T62 (6 discs), MD changer MDX-60, MDX-61 Source selector XA-C30

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Troubleshooting guide

The following checklist will assist in the correction of most problems you may encounter with your unit.

Before going through the checklist below, refer to the operating procedures.

General

Problem	Cause/Solution
No sound.	·Adjust the volume with ⊙. ·Set the fader control to the center position for 2-speaker systems.
Indications do not appear on the display.	Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning the Connectors” in “Maintenance” for details.
No beep tone.	·An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not using the built-in amplifier (XR-C353 only). ·The beep tone is muted.

Tape playback

Problem	Cause/Solution
Playback sound is distorted.	Contamination of the tape head. → Clean the head.
The AMS does not operate correctly.	·There is noise in the space between tracks. ·A blank space is too short (less than four seconds). ·►on (SEEK/AMS) is pressed immediately before the following track. ·►on (SEEK/AMS) is pressed 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.

Radio reception

Problem	Cause/Solution
Preset tuning is not possible.	• Store the correct frequency. • The broadcast is too weak.
Automatic tuning is not possible.	The broadcast is too weak. → Use manual tuning.

Disc play (XR-C353 only)

Problem	Cause/Solution
Playback sound skips.	A dusty or defective disc.

Display	Cause	Solution
E-01	The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD/MD changer.	Insert the disc magazine with discs into the CD/MD changer.
E-02	No disc is inserted in the disc magazine.	Take out the magazine and insert a disc.
E-04	The disc is dirty.	Clean the disc.
	The disc is inserted upside down.	Insert the disc correctly.
E-99	The CD/MD changer cannot be operated because of some problem.	Press the reset button on the unit.
TEMP	The ambient temperature is more than 50°C.	Wait until the temperature goes below 50°C.

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

Index

A

Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) 6, 10

Automatic tuning 8

Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA) 6

B

Balance 9

Bass 9

Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 7

Blank skip 6

C

Caution alarm 4

CD playback 10

Clock 5

D, E

DIGITAL D-BASS (D-Bass) 9

Display 6,10

F, G, H

Fader 9

Fast-forward 5

Front panel 4

Fuse 13

I, J, K

Intro scan 6, 11

L

Local seek mode (LCL) 8

M, N, O

Manual search 11

Manual tuning 8

MD playback 10

METAL 6

Mute 10

P, Q

Preset search 7

R

Radio 7

Repeat play 6, 11

Reset 4

Rewind 5

Rotary remote 4,8,9

s

Shuffle play 11

T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Tape playback 5

Telephone mute 10

Treble 9

Welcome!

Press the SEL button briefly.

Check the minute display with the light button.

Press the minute button.

Press the DSPL button briefly.

10:08

The clock is set for operation.

To avoid accidental operation, the POWER SELECT switch, located on the front of the unit, is set to position 3, and the clock can be set only when the power is turned on. Set the clock, following the steps to turn on the power of the radio.

-Function Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

With this function, the tuner's frequency range is automatically scanned, and only the stations with the strongest signals are stored, along with their frequencies.

PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTS!

During tuning, use the automatic tuning function and the preset tuning function to select preset stations instead of manual tuning.

1 Press the SOURCE button repeatedly to select the desired source for the radio.

With each press of the SOURCE button, the source changes as follows:

TAPE → TUNER → CD/MD (only for XR-C353)

2 Press the MODE button repeatedly to select the desired frequency range.

With each press of the MODE button, the frequency range changes as follows:

FM1 → FM2 → FM3 → MW → LW

Press the BTM button for two seconds.

For details,

The unit will automatically search for stations with strong signals using the preset number buttons for preliminary tuning. In case you can receive only stations with strong signals, the remaining buttons will stay unused.

In case the display shows a number of a button, the unit will automatically search for stations with strong signals for preliminary tuning from it onwards.

Automatic tuning with the desired stations

From each band you can tune in up to 18 stations (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW and LW) with the help of the preset number buttons for preliminary tuning in the order of your choice. Consequently, in the FM band you can tune in 18 stations. In case you want to tune in a new station with an already used preset button, the previously tuned station will be erased.

1 Press the SOURCE button repeatedly to select the radio as the source. 2 Press the MODE button repeatedly to select the desired band. 3 Press the SEEK/AMS button to find the station you want to tune in with the preset number buttons for preliminary tuning. 4 Press and hold for about two seconds the desired preset number button (from ① to ⑥).

The numbers of the selected buttons for preliminary tuning appear on the display.

Pressing the MODE button changes the operation as follows:

• The direction of the tape movement
• Band, FM1 → FM2 → FM3 → MW → LW
• CD/MD signal device (Only for XR-C353).

Power

You can turn on the unit by pressing the SOURCE button on the rotary remote commander.

By turning the rotary commander (SEEK/AMS)

Turn the rotary commander and release it to:

• Find the beginning of the track on the tape. For fast forwarding of the tape, turn and hold, then release the rotary commander. For rewinding, turn and hold the rotary commander in the opposite direction, then release it.
• Measure the disc. Close the disc tray and press the regulator, then measure the distance from the disc and release it to resume playback (only for XR-C353).
• Set the stations automatically. Press and hold the regulator to set to a specific station.

Press the regulator and turn it simultaneously (regulator PRESET/DISC).

Press and turn the regulator for:

Press button ⑥ until you press button SEL.

To activate the sound again, press the button once more.

Note

If you do not use the additional amplifier, the sound signal will not be activated (only for XR-C353).

Additional equipment for CD/MD changer (only for XR-C353)

This unit can control up to two CD or MD changer devices.

Press the MODE button repeatedly to select the desired CD/MD changer device.

Changing the display information

When you press the (DSPL) button during CD/MD playback, the display information changes as follows:

Selecting a specific track - Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) function

During playback, press the (SEEK/AMS) button repeatedly to skip to the desired track.

Playback in the following order

To play the previous track

Playback of a specific track

-Manual Search function

During playback, press and hold the button (SEEK/AMS).

Release the button when the desired track is found.

To search forward

To search backward

Switching to other discs

During playback, press one of the disc buttons (PRESET/DISC).

To switch to the previous disc

To switch to the next disc

Track repeat

-Intro scan function

The first 10 seconds of each track on the current disc are played sequentially. After the last track, the next disc is played.

Press the button briefly to activate the function.

The "INTRO" indicator appears on the display.

When you select a disc, press the button again. The unit switches to normal mode for CD/MD playback.

CD/MD playback: Selecting the CD/MD changer

5 Button OFF 4, 5, 6 6 Button DSPL (display mode change/clock setting) 5,6, 8,11 7 Button (eject) 6 8 During radio reception: Press the buttons for manual tuning 7,8

During CD/MD playback:

① Button INTRO 6, 12 ② Button REPEAT 7,12 ③ Button SHUF (Shuffle)* 7, 12 ④ Button MTL (Metal) 7 ⑤ Button ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) 7 ⑥ Button BL.SKIP (Blank Skip) 7

9 Button RELEASE (disc ejection) 4,15

10 Button Reset (located on the front of the unit, hidden behind the front panel) Press this button when first using the unit, when replacing the battery, or when the buttons do not function properly. 11 Button MUTE 10 12 Button SEL (control mode selection) 5, 10, 11 13 POWER SELECT switch (located on the bottom of the unit) Set the "POWER SELECT" switch according to the installation/connection instructions. 14 Display 15 Button BTM (Best Tuning Memory) 7 16 Button PRESET/DISC* 8,12 During radio reception: Selecting a preset station 8

FM range 65.0-74.0 MHz

(with 30 kHz step)

87.5-108.0 MHz

(with 50 kHz step)

Antenna terminal: External antenna terminal

Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz

Signal-to-noise ratio 8 dB

75 dB at 400 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio 65 dB (stereo),

68 dB (mono)

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

0.5% (stereo),

0.3% (mono)

Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz

Frequency response

30-15,000 Hz

Level difference 2 dB

MW/LW

Tuning range MW: 531-1,602 kHz

LW: 153 - 281 kHz

Antenna input for external antenna between 10.71 MHz/450 kHz

Input sensitivity: 30µV

LW: 50 µV

Section

Output

High-level speaker

(terminals for speaker connection)

Impedance of high-level speaker

4-8 ohms

Maximum output power

35 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

Section

Output

Antenna

control

Automatic antenna

Power cord

Control panel

(For XR-C353)

Power cord

Control

Telephone

Charging (For XR-C353)

Output tray

Output tray for MD 11

E, X

Screen 6,11

En. prednatatel 15

3, N, U

Charging 10

K

KacetocpoH 6

J

JIueB nane 4

M

METAL 7

H,O

Hnckn 10

#

IpeDynpedntenHcHnA1 4

PpeHacrpoKa 4

PpeHabBaHe Happe 6

IpeHabBaHe Ha3aD 6

P, C

Paanaoanapat 7

PotaunHNO nCTaHOnH O npabHe Hne 5, 9,10

Setting the clock 8

T, y

Repeat play 10

,X,

Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) function 6, 12

Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA) function 7

Best Tuning Memory (BTM) function 7

Blank skip function 7

DIGITAL D-BASS (D-BASS) function 10

Intro scan function 6, 12

Local seek mode (LCL) function 8

DIGITAL D-BASS (D-Bass) 10

E

Elnemitasa 10

Searching for preset stations 7

Front panel 4

User guide

Device setup. 4 Front panel 4 Preparation for use with the remote control 5 Setting the time on the clock. 5

Magnetophone

Playing magnetic tapes .6 Different playback modes of magnetic tape

Radio receiver

Automatic selection of radio stations and memory - storing the optimal tuning (BTM). 7

Storing in memory only those stations that interest you 8 Enabling the memory of radio stations

Preset

Using the rotating remote control.... 9 Adjusting sound parameters.10 Muting 10 Sound adjustment of the magnetophone tonal balance of the warning signal... 11

Additional equipment

Multi-charger compact/MD player (only for model XR-C353)

Playing a compact/MD disc.....12 Scanning tracks - Scanning by intro tracks 12 Repeating tracks - Repeating playback 13 Playing tracks in random order - Programmed playback..13

Additional information

Precautions 14 Using the device 15 Demounting the device 16 Location of controls 17 Technical data 18 Troubleshooting guide ..19 Alphabetical index 21

Before using the device, as well as after replacing the battery, the device must be reconfigured.

To do this, press the reset button with any pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen.

Reset button

Note

Pressing the reset button will erase all stored programs and data.

Here is how to set, for example, 10:08:

1 While the device is operating, press OFF or DSPL. 2 Within two seconds, hold the DSPL button in the pressed position.

The hour digits flash.

1 Set the hour.

Forward

Backward

2 Press and release the SEL button.

The minute digits flash.

3 Set the minutes.

Press and release the DSPL button.

The elapsed time is displayed.

Application

If the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is in position 8, the time can only be set when the power to the radio is on. In this case, before setting the time, turn on the radio.

Listening to recorded tapes

Insert a cassette.

Playback starts automatically.

If there is already a cassette in the radio, press the SOURCE button repeatedly until "TAPE" appears on the display.

TAPE

The side facing up is played.

TAPE

The side facing down is played.

Tip

To change the direction of movement during playback, find the MODE button.

Changing the parameters displayed on the display

With each short press of the DSPL button during playback of a magnetic tape, the display sequentially shows:

Now, during playback of the magnetic tape, pauses longer than eight seconds will be automatically skipped.

To cancel this mode, press ⑥.

Radio receiver

Automatic entry of radio stations into memory

- Memorizing the optimal tuning (BTM).

This function allows you to select, in the received range, radio stations with the strongest signal and enter them into memory in order of frequency.

REMEMBER ABOUT TRAFFIC SAFETY!

While driving a car, you should use the automatic tuning of the receiver or the tuning buttons on the radio, but not the manual tuning.

Entering into memory only the stations that interest you

Using the corresponding numbers of the program positions, you can enter into memory up to six radio stations in any of the ranges (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW and LW). Thus, the receiver's memory can store up to eighteen FM stations. When entering a new station into memory under an already occupied program position number, the station stored under that number is erased from memory.

1 Switch to the radio receiver by sequentially pressing the SOURCE button. 2 Select the range by sequentially pressing the MODE button. 3 By pressing the SEEK/AMS button, find the station you want to enter into memory under one or another program position number. 4 Press the button with the corresponding number (1 - 6) and hold it for two seconds.

The number of the selected program position is shown on the display.

1. Switch to the radio receiver by successively pressing the SOURCE button. 2. Select the range by successively pressing the MODE button. 3. Press and release the button with the number (1 - 6) under which the desired station is stored in memory.

Tip

Changing the parameters displayed on the display

With each press of the DSPL button, the reception frequency and the current time are alternately displayed on the display.

If the station stored in memory cannot be found

Press and release the (SEEK/AMS) button on either side to automatically search for the desired station (automatic tuning function).

The search stops when the desired station is detected. Press the corresponding side of the button successively until you find the desired station.

Note

If the automatic search is interrupted too often, press and release the LCL button so that the "LCL" indicator lights up (local search mode). In this mode, the receiver only tunes to stations with relatively strong signals.

Tip

If you know the frequency of the desired station, press the (SEEK/AMS) button on either side and hold it until that station is found (manual tuning).

Other Functions

Used to turn off the sound.

The OFF button is used to turn off the sound.

The DSPL display shows the parameter change.

Changing the direction of rotation of the switch

The direction of rotation of the switch set by the manufacturer is shown in the figure below.

If you need to install the switch for remote control on the right side of the steering column, you can change its direction of rotation to the opposite.

Press and hold the VOL button, press the SEL button and do not release it for two seconds.

Adjusting the sound parameters

1 Select the parameter to be adjusted by pressing the SEL button repeatedly. The parameters switch in the following order:

VOL (volume) → BAS (bass) → TRE (treble) → BAL (balance of right and left speakers) → FAD (balance of front and rear speakers)

2 Adjust the selected parameter using the + or - button.

The adjustment should be started within three seconds after selecting the parameter. (After three seconds, the button again acquires the function of the volume control.)

Muting the sound

Press the MUTE button

The display shows "MUTE".

To return to the previous volume, press this button again.

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HaxmMaTe KhoNky SOURCE, Noka Ha IaCnPHe He NoBHTcN HdNkaTOp HyxHOro Bam npOnrpBbATEn. BocnpOn3BeDeHne KomnakT/MD-Dncka HaunHaeTcR.

Пи подкнluочени komпakт/MD- npOnrрьВATEЯ Bce DoPoJKNДИСКА BOCnPOn3BOJDaTc CHaJaIa.

ПимецпдамкогаБыьбираеMD-nponrgpbabaetn,ндсимпee BBICBewBaetc yka3aetn“CD”

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BbIeHnHyKbI KOMnKaT/MD- npRpbBaTeNb NocJeIOBaTeNbHbIM HkaTne MHoNk (MODE).

CmeHa npaMeTpOB, BbIBoDnMbIX Ha dncnne

YTo6bI BOCpOn3BecTn B ClyuayHOn NocJeIOBaTeJIbHOCTN BCE DoPOxKu Bbl6paHHoro DNCKa,

HaxkMaTe Ha KhoNky ③ BO BpEma BocPOn3BeDeHnKOMNaKT/MD-DnCka, NOKa Ha DnCnJIe He NoRbNTcHaDnncb "SHUF 1".

YTo6bI BocnpOn3BecTn B CInyauHNoiNocNeIOBaTeJIbHOCTn BCE DnCKN B npOnrpbIbATEJe,

HaxkMaTe Ha KhoNky ③ BO BpEmBaBocPOn3BeHeNnKOMNaKT/MD-DnCka, NOKa Ha DnCnJIe He NoRbNTcHaDnncb"SHUF2".

PnKaKdOM HaxaTN KHOJIKN ③ Ha DnCIIeE NOcIeDObaTeJIbHO NOBJIaTeTCA:

Ecnn BO Bpemn nepetacobahoro Bocnpom3BeDnHn Hkxtb KHONKY ①,TO B CnyaHnoN NocJeDObatEnbHOCTn 6ydyT Bocpon3BOntbcra BCTynTeNbHble qpaMeHTbl BceXdoPoxek npOdoNkTuTeNbHOCTbNo 10 CekyHd KaKdbI.

(apedetacobahhoe Bocnpoun3BedeHne)*

④ KhonkaMTL（JeHtaMeTaJn）7 ⑤ Khonka ATA (aBtOMaTHueckoe BKNIOeHne paIHO) 7

⑥ Khonka BL.SKIP (skip button) 7

9 Khonka RELEASE (release of the front panel) 4,15 10 Khonka for resetting (located on the right side of the body under the front panel). Press this button before using the device for the first time, after replacing the battery in the car, and also in case of malfunction of the device control buttons.

11 Khonka MUTE 10 12 Khonka SEL (selection of control mode) 5, 10, 11 13 POWER SELECT switch (located on the lower side of the body) See the section "POWER SELECT switch" in the installation and connection manual.

14 OkHO DCnPJIeA 15 Khonka BTM (optimal tuning memory) 7 16 Khonka PRESET/DISC* 8,12 When receiving a radio station: turn on the presets stored in the receiver's memory 8 When playing CD/MD discs: disc selection 12 17 Khonka LCL 8 18 D-BASS regulator 11

If the suggested methods do not help, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

Alphabetical index

A

Automatic radio activation (ATA) 7

Automatic music sensor (AMS) 6,12

Automatic tuning 8

B

Balance 10

Balance of front and rear

Hands-free 10

B

High-speed dubbing 10

Copying compact discs 12

Copying magnetic tapes

Copying MDs 12

Rotating tape head 5,9,10

G

DIGITAL D-BASS (D-Bass) 11

Display 6,12

E, K, Z, N, K, P

Memory of optimal tuning (BTM) 7

M

Local search (LCL) 8

METAL 7

N

Low frequencies 10

0

Sound Muting 10

#

Previous Track 4

Fast Forward 5

Rewind 5

Preset Tuning 4

Preset Playback 13

Repeat Playback 7, 13

Search Within 12

Search by Track 8

Protector 15

Warning Signal

Skip Silence 7

R

Page 7

Setup 8

C

Scanning inputs 6,12

T

Thermal pause 10