XR-C110 - CD Player SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	CD player car stereo with FM/AM tuner and cassette player
Brand	SONY
Model	XR-C110
Dimensions (W × H × D)	188 × 58 × 170 mm (excluding projecting parts)
Weight	1.3 kg
Power supply	12 V DC battery (negative ground)
Maximum output power	4 × 20 W (at 4 ohms)
Speaker impedance	4 – 8 ohms
FM range	87.5 – 108.0 MHz
AM range	531 – 1,602 kHz
Radio presets	18 stations (12 FM + 6 AM)
Detachable faceplate	Yes, with anti-theft alarm
Clock	Digital, 24-hour cycle
Cassette player	4-track stereo, signal-to-noise ratio 55 dB
CD changer compatibility	Yes (multiple Sony changers, via external selector)
Sound adjustments	Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz, treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz, balance, fader
Loudness contour	LOUD (bass/treble boost)
Automatic memory function	Yes
Connector cleaning	With alcohol-moistened cotton swab
Fuse	Replace with a fuse of the same rating

Frequently Asked Questions - XR-C110 SONY

How to detach and reattach the faceplate?

To detach the faceplate, press the OFF button, then press RELEASE to unlock. Slide the faceplate to the left and pull it toward you. To reattach, first align the right side onto the unit, then snap the left side into place by pushing gently.

How to set the clock?

Turn on the unit, display the time with DSPL, then press and hold DSPL for more than 2 seconds. The hours flash: adjust with the +/– buttons. Press SEL to go to minutes, adjust similarly, then press SEL to confirm.

How to automatically store stations?

Select the waveband (FM I, FM II, or AM), then press the AEM/FM button (or AEM TUNER G C C) for at least 2 seconds. The unit searches for the strongest stations and stores them under buttons 1 to 6.

What to do if sound is distorted during cassette playback?

The playback head is probably dirty. Clean it with a Sony cleaning cassette about once a month. If the problem persists, consult a Sony dealer.

Why does automatic tuning not work?

This may be due to a signal too weak. Try manual tuning by holding down the SEEK/AMS/MANU button, or activate local seek LOUD to limit to strong stations.

How to use the LOUD loudness contour?

Press the SENS/LOUD button for more than 2 seconds. The LOUD indicator appears and bass/treble are boosted for balanced sound at low volume. Press again to deactivate.

What do the error codes E01, E02, E04, E99 mean?

E01: CD changer not present. E02: No disc in the changer. E04: Disc dirty or improperly inserted. E99: Internal changer problem; press the reset button on the changer.

How to clean the faceplate connectors?

Remove the faceplate by pressing RELEASE. Use an alcohol-moistened cotton swab to gently clean the contacts on the unit and on the back of the faceplate. Do not force to avoid damage.

How to replace the fuse?

Use a fuse of the same rating as the original (check the printed value). If the new fuse blows again, there may be an internal fault: consult a Sony dealer. Never use a fuse with a higher rating.

Can I use CD changers with this car stereo?

Yes, multiple Sony CD changers (not supplied) can be connected via one or more external source selectors (not supplied). CD playback is controlled from the car stereo using the CD button and the disc change buttons.

USER MANUAL XR-C110 SONY

FM/AM FM/MW/LW Cassette Car Stereo

Operating Instructions EN

Mode d'emploi F

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

• Detachable-front panel enables you to take the front panel away with you when you leave your car (page 4).
• Caution alarm is activated if you turn off the ignition key without removing the front panel from the unit.
• Built-in power amplifier (max. output: 20W × 4ch ) enables you to enjoy a 4-speaker system.
• Digital 24-hour clock provided (page 5).

Tuner section

• Up to 18 stations can be preset: 12 stations on FM and 6 stations on AM (for the XR-C110).
• Up to 24 stations can be preset: 12 stations on FM and 6 stations each on MW and LW (for the XR-C111).
  Automatic Memory function stores a total of 18 stations (24 stations for the XR-C111) in memory quickly and easily (page 7).

Optional CD changers can be used.

Up to two Sony CD changers (not supplied) can be connected and controlled with the unit by using the Sony source selector (not supplied).

Precautions

• Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, press the reset button with a ball-point pen etc., and then start operating the unit.

• If your car is 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 center position.
• If your car is equipped with a power antenna, note that it is automatically extended while the unit is operating.

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

Notes on Cassettes

Cassette care

• Do not touch the tape surface of a cassette, as any dirt or dust contaminates the heads.
• Keep cassettes away from equipment with built-in magnets such as speakers and amplifiers, as erasure or distortion of the recorded tape could occur.
• Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight, extremely cold temperatures, or moisture.
• When the tape is played back for a long period, the cassette shell may become warm because of the built-in power amplifier. This is not a sign of a malfunction.

Notes on Cassette Deck Tape Heads

• Long use of cassette tapes contaminates the tape head causing poor sound quality or complete sound dropout. Therefore, we recommend cleaning the tape head once a month or so with the separately available Sony Cassette Cleaning Set. If the sound does not improve after using a cleaning cassette, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
• In case of old or inferior cassette tapes, the tape head gets contaminated much more quickly. Depending on the tape, one or two playbacks may cause poor sound.

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.

Table of Contents

Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel 4

Setting the Clock 5

Cassette Player Operation

Listening to Tape Playback 5

Ejecting the Cassette 5

Fast-winding the Tape 6

Radio Reception

Searching for Stations Automatically Automatic Tuning 6

Tuning in by Adjusting the Frequency
— Manual Tuning 7

Memorizing Stations Automatically
— Automatic Memory Function 7

Memorizing Only the Desired Stations 7

Receiving the Memorized Stations 7

Other Functions

Adjusting the Sound Characteristics 8

Enjoying Bass and Treble at Low Volume - Loudness Function. 8

CD Changer Operation

With the optional CD changer(s) connected

Playing a CD 8
Locating the Beginnings of the Tracks
— AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)
Function 8
Locating the Desired Part of a Track
— Manual Search 8
Changing CDs 9
Selecting CD Changers 9
Maintenance 9
Dismounting the Unit 10
Button Locations 11
Specifications 12
Troubleshooting Guide 13

Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel

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

Detaching the Front Panel

Before detaching the front panel, be sure to press the OFF button first. Then press the RELEASE button to open up the front panel, and slide the front panel a little to the left. Then pull it off towards you.

Be sure not to drop the panel after detaching it from the unit.

Attaching the Front Panel

Apply the right hand side of the front panel to the unit by attaching part A of the front panel to part B of the unit as illustrated, then swing the left side into the unit until it clicks.

Notes

• Make sure that 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.

• Before removing the front panel, be sure to turn the power off. However, if you press the RELEASE button to detach the panel while the unit is still turned on, the power is automatically turned off in order to protect the speakers from being damaged.

• 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 is activated and a beep tone is heard for a few seconds.

Setting the Clock

The clock has a 24-hour digital indication.

For example, setting it to 10:08

1 Press the A.MEM PMAO 000 (A.MEM TUNER 000) button to turn on the unit.
2 Display the time.

(Press the button during unit operation.)

3 Press the button for more than two seconds.

The hour digit blinks.

Set the hour digits.

(to go back) (to go forward)

4 Press the SEL button momentarily.

The minute digit blinks.

Set the minute digits.

(to go back) (to go forward)

5 Press the ^DSPL button momentarily.

The clock activates.

Note

The clock cannot be set unless the power is turned on. Set the clock after you turn on the radio, or during tape playback.

Cassette Player Operation

Listening to Tape Playback

After inserting the cassette, playback starts automatically.

To change the tape direction,

press both the and the buttons at the same time.

Indication of Tape Transport Direction

The side facing up is being played.

The side facing down is being played.

Tape playback automatically changes direction at the end of the tape.

Note

Before turning off the unit, eject the tape to avoid tape damage.

Ejecting the Cassette

Press the 串 button to stop playback and eject the cassette.

Fast-winding the Tape

Direction indicator*	To advance	To rewind
▲
▲

To resume playback, press the other fast-winding button partially until the locked button is released.

• The or indicator flashes while fast-winding the tape.

Radio Reception

Searching for Stations Automatically

Automatic Tuning

1 Select the desired band.

XR-C110:

XR-C111:

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

For lower frequencies

For higher frequencies

The scanning stops when a station is received. Press either side of the button repeatedly until the desired station is received.

When an FM stereo program with a sufficient signal strength is tuned in,

the "ST" indication appears.

To avoid the automatic tuning from stopping on stations too frequently (local seek mode), press the button momentarily to get the "LCL" indication.

Only the stations with relatively strong signals are tuned in. The local seek mode functions only when the automatic tuning is in operation.

Tuning in by Adjusting the Frequency - Manual Tuning

1 Select the desired band.

XR-C110:

FM I FM II AM FM I

XR-C111:

FM I FM II MW LW

FM I

2 Press and hold either side of the SEEK/ AMS/MANU button.

Release the button when the desired station is received.

For lower frequencies

For higher frequencies

PREVENT ACCIDENTS!

When tuning in during driving, use the automatic tuning and the memory preset tuning instead of the manual tuning.

Memorizing Stations Automatically

Automatic Memory Function

Stations with the clearest reception are automatically searched and memorized on each band (FM I, FM II and AM (MW, LW for the XR-C111)). Up to 6 stations on each band can be stored on the preset number buttons 1 to 6 in the order of band frequency.

1 Select the desired band.

XR-C110:

FM I FM II AM FM I

XR-C111:

FM I FM II MW LW

FMI

2 Press the A.MEM FMAM 0000 (A.MEM TUNER 0000) button for more than two seconds.

The unit starts scanning the selected band and memorize the tuned stations on the preset number button 1 through 6 automatically.

Memorizing Only the Desired Stations

1 Select the desired band.

XR-C110:

FM I FM II AM FM I

XR-C111:

FM I FM II MW LW

FMI

2 Tune in the station which you wish to store on the preset number button.
3 Press and hold the desired preset number button (1 to 6) for about two seconds.

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

Up to 6 stations on each band (FM I, FM II and AM (MW, LW for the XR-C111)) can be stored on the preset number buttons in the order of your choice. Therefore, 12 stations can be memorized on FM.

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

Receiving the Memorized Stations

1 Select the desired band.

XR-C110:

FM I FM II AM FM I

XR-C111:

FM I FM II MW LW

FM I

2 Press momentarily the preset number button on which the desired station is stored.

Note

If you press the preset number button for more than two seconds, the currently received station is memorized. To receive the previously memorized station, make sure that the preset number button is pressed only momentarily.

Other Functions

CD Changer Operation

Adjusting the Sound Characteristics

1 Select the item you want to adjust by pressing the SEL button repeatedly.
BAS (bass) TRE (treble) BAL (balance) FAD (fader) VOL (volume) BAS (bass)
2 Adjust the selected item by pressing either the - or +000 button.

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

Enjoying Bass and Treble at Low Volume

Loudness Function

Press the LOUDB按钮 for more than two seconds. "LOUD" appears on the display.

Bass and treble are boosted. To cancel, press again.

With the optional CD changer(s) connected

Playing a CD

Press the button. CD playback starts.

Locating the Beginnings of the Tracks

AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) Function

During playback, press either side of the SEEK/AMS/MANU button the number of times you wish to skip the tracks.

To locate the previous tracks

To locate the succeeding tracks

Locating the Desired Part of a Track —Manual Search

During playback, press and hold either side of the SEEK/AMS/MANU button.

Release the button when you have found the desired part.

To reverse

To forward

Changing CDs

During playback, press either the or +2 button momentarily.

To return to the previous disc

To advance to the next disc

Selecting CD Changers

(with two CD changers connected)

Press the CD button during CD playback.

Each time you press, another CD changer is selected.

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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 the RELEASE button, then detach it and clean with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connector may get damaged.

Main unit

Back of the front panel

Dismounting the Unit

1

2

3

4

Button Locations

Refer to the pages in for details.

1 Display window
2 SEL (control mode select) button 5 8
3 DSPL (display mode change/time set) button 5
4 (eject) button 5
During radio reception: Preset number buttons

During CD playback:

(changing discs) buttons 9

6 (fast winding)/DIR (tape transport direction change) buttons ⑤
7 RELEASE(front panel release) button 49
- (bass/treble/balance/fader control/volume) buttons ⑤⑧

9 SEEK/AMS/MANU button 678
10 SENS/LOUD (sensitivity adjust/loudness) button 68
11 XR-C110:
A.MEM
FM/AM
O DO
memory) button 567

XR-C111:
A MEM
T U N E R (radio on • band select/automatic
memory) button 567

CD (disc play/CD changer select) button
13 OFF button 4

The illustration of the front panel in this manual is of the XR-C110.

Specifications

Cassette player section

Tape track 4-track 2-channel stereo
Wow and flutter 0.13% (WRMS)
Frequency response 30-15,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio 55 dB

Tuner section

FM

Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
Antenna terminal External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
Useable sensitivity 12 dBf (75 ohms)
Selectivity 70 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio 63 dB (stereo), 68 dB (mono)
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
0.5% (stereo), 0.4% (mono)
Separation 28 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response 30 - 15,000 Hz
Capture ratio 5 dB

AM (for the XR-C110)

Tuning range 531-1,602 kHz Antenna terminal External antenna connector Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Sensitivity 35 V

MW/LW (for the XR-C111)

Tuning range MW:531-1,602 kHz LW:153-281 kHz Antenna terminal External antenna connector Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Sensitivity MW: 35 V LW:70 uV

Power amplifier section

Outputs Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance 4-8 ohms
Maximum power output 20W× 4 at 4 ohms

General

Output lead	Power antenna relay control lead Power amplifier control lead
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 × 170 mm (w/h/d) not incl. projecting parts and controls
Mounting dimension	Approx. 182 × 53 × 153 mm (w/h/d) not incl. projecting parts and controls
Mass	Approx. 1.3 kg
Supplied accessories	Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Front panel case (1)
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-45, CDX-51, CDX-65 etc. Source selector XA-C30

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Troubleshooting Guide

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

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

General

Problem	Cause/Solution
No sound	·Adjust the volume with the + button. ·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” of “Maintenance” for details.

Tape playback

Problem	Cause/Solution
Playback sound is distorted.	Contamination of the tape head. → Clean the head.

Radio reception

Problem	Cause/Solution
Preset tuning is not possible.	• Memorize the correct frequency. • The broadcast is too weak.
Automatic tuning is not possible.	The broadcast is too weak. → Use the manual tuning.
The “ST” indication flashes.	Tune in precisely.

Disc play

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

Error displays (with the operational CD changer(s) connected)

The following indication flashes for about five seconds.

Display	Cause	Solution
E01	The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD changer.	Insert the disc magazine with discs into the CD changer.
E02	No disc is inserted in the disc magazine.	Take out the magazine and insert the discs.
E04	The disc is dirty.	Clean the disc.
	The disc is inserted upside down.	Insert the disc correctly.
E99	The CD changer cannot be operated because of some problem.	Press the reset button of the unit.

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

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