XR-C113 - Car stereo SONY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL XR-C113 SONY

• 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.

• 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: 20 W × 4 ch) enables you to enjoy a 4-speaker system.
• Digital 24-hour clock provided (page 5). Tuner section
• Up to 24 stations can be preset: 12 stations on FM and 6 stations each MW and LW.
• Automatic Memory function stores a total of 24 stations 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). Reset button

• 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.

• 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. 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 ......................................... Tuning in by Adjusting the Frequency — Manual Tuning ............................................... Memorizing Stations Automatically — Automatic Memory Function ...................... Memorizing Only the Desired Stations ................ Receiving the Memorized Stations .......................

Actual total number Sony XR-C113 (E,Pl,Bg,Hu,R) 3-856-405-41 (1) 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.

• 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. RELEASE button

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.

• 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. Actual total number Sony XR-C113 (E,Pl,Bg,Hu,R) 3-856-405-41 (1) Setting the Clock The clock has a 24-hour digital indication. Cassette Player Operation For example, setting it to 10:08

Display the time. (Press the button during unit operation.)

Press the seconds. A.MEM TUNER button to turn on the DSPL Listening to Tape Playback After inserting the cassette, playback starts automatically. DSPL button for more than two

The hour digit blinks. To change the tape direction, press both the 0 and the ) buttons at the same time. Set the hour digits.

Press the Indication of Tape Transport Direction The side facing up is being played. button momentarily. SEL

The minute digit blinks. Cassette Player Operation (to go back) (to go forward) The side facing down is being played. Tape playback automatically changes direction at the end of the tape. Set the minute digits. Note Before turning off the unit, eject the tape to avoid tape damage. (to go back) (to go forward)

DSPL Press the button momentarily. Ejecting the Cassette Press the button to stop playback and eject the cassette.

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. Actual total number

Searching for Stations Automatically — Automatic Tuning

Select the desired band. A.MEM TUNER To resume playback, press the other fastwinding button partially until the locked button is released.

• The 9 or ( indicator flashes while fast-winding the tape.

FM I n FM II n MW n LW n FM I Press either side of the SEEK/AMS/MANU button momentarily to search for the next station (automatic tuning). MANU MANU SEEK AMS SEEK AMS

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 SENS 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. LOUD

Actual total number Sony XR-C113 (E,Pl,Bg,Hu,R) 3-856-405-41 (1) Tuning in by Adjusting the Frequency — Manual Tuning Memorizing Only the Desired Stations

Select the desired band. A.MEM TUNER

A.MEM FM I n FM II n MW n LW n FM I Press and hold either side of the SEEK/ AMS/MANU button. Release the button when the desired station is received. MANU MANU SEEK AMS SEEK AMS 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. TUNER FM I n FM II n MW n LW n FM I

Tune in the station which you wish to store on the preset number button.

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, MW and LW) 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. — Automatic Memory Function Stations with the clearest reception are automatically searched and memorized on each band (FM I, FM II, MW and LW). Up to 6 stations on each band can be stored on the preset number buttons 1 to 6 in the order of band frequency. Receiving the Memorized Stations

Select the desired band. A.MEM TUNER

Select the desired band. FM I n FM II n MW n LW n FM I A.MEM TUNER

FM I n FM II n MW n LW n FM I Press the TUNER/A.MEM button for more than two seconds. A.MEM TUNER

Cassette Player Operation/Radio Reception Memorizing Stations Automatically Select the desired band. 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. The unit starts scanning the selected band and memorize the tuned stations on the preset number button 1 through 6 automatically.

Select the item you want to adjust by pressing the SEL button repeatedly. BAS (bass) n TRE (treble) n BAL (balance) n FAD (fader) n VOL (volume) n BAS (bass)

Adjust the selected item by pressing either the 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 CD Changer Operation 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. MANU MANU SEEK AMS SEEK AMS To locate the previous tracks To locate the succeeding tracks LOUD Press the SENS button for more than two seconds. n “LOUD” appears on the display. Bass and treble are boosted. To cancel, press again. 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. MANU MANU SEEK AMS SEEK AMS To reverse To forward

To return to the previous disc

To advance to the next disc 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. Selecting CD Changers (with two CD changers connected) Press the button during CD playback. Each time you press, another CD changer is selected. Fuse (10 A)

CD I ˜ CD II 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.

Other Functions/CD Changer Operation Warning Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit. Main unit Back of the front panel

Release key (supplied)

OFF Refer to the pages in r for details. 1 Display window 2 SEL (control mode select) button 58 3 DSPL (display mode change/time set) button 5 4 6 (eject) button 5 5 During radio reception: Preset number buttons 7 During CD playback: (changing discs) buttons 9

DISC 6 0 • ) (fast winding)/DIR (tape transport direction change) buttons

7 RELEASE (front panel release) button

Actual total number Sony XR-C113 (E,Pl,Bg,Hu,R) 3-856-405-41 (1) Specifications Cassette player section General Tape track Wow and flutter Frequency response Signal-to- noise ratio Output lead 4-track 2-channel stereo

30 – 15,000 Hz 55 dB Tone controls Tuner section Power requirements

Dimensions Tuning range

Antenna terminal External antenna connector Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Usable sensitivity 15 dBf (75 ohms 87.5 – 108.0 MHz) 12 dBf (75 ohms 65.0 – 74.0 MHz) 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 Mounting dimension Mass Supplied accessories Optional accessories Optional equipment MW/LW Tuning range Antenna terminal Intermediate frequency Sensitivity MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz LW: 153 – 281 kHz External antenna connector 450 kHz MW: 35 µV LW: 70 µV Power antenna relay control lead/Power amplifier control lead Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz 12 V DC car battery (negative ground) Approx. 188 × 58 × 170 mm (w/h/d) not incl. projecting parts and controls Approx. 182 × 53 × 153 mm (w/h/d) not incl. projecting parts and controls Approx. 1.3 kg Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Front panel case (1) 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) CD changer CDX-45, CDX-51, CDX-65 etc. Source selector XA-C30 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Power amplifier section Outputs Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms Maximum power output 20 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

Actual total number Sony XR-C113 (E,Pl,Bg,Hu,R) 3-856-405-41 (1) 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. n 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. n 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 E01 E02 E04 E99 Cause Solution The disc magazine is not inserted in the Insert the disc magazine with discs into CD changer. the CD changer. No disc is inserted in the disc magazine. Take out the magazine and insert the discs. The disc is dirty. Clean the disc. The disc is inserted upside down. Insert the disc correctly. 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.

FM I n FM II n MW n LW n FM I

FM I n FM II n MW n LW n FM I

FM I n FM II n MW n LW n FM I