XR-C353 - Car radio SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	CD/RDS Car Radio
Brand	Sony
Model	XR-C353
Dimensions (W x H x D)	178 x 50 x 160 mm (1 DIN)
Weight	Approximately 1.2 kg
Power Supply	12 V DC (car battery)
Power Consumption	Max 10 A
Supported Audio Formats	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 (on CD)
Output Power	4 x 45 W max
Tuner Type	FM/AM (RDS)
FM Frequency Range	87.5 – 108 MHz
AM Frequency Range	531 – 1602 kHz
Main Functions	CD player, RDS, tuner, subwoofer preamp, auxiliary input (minijack)
Audio Inputs	1 x auxiliary input (3.5 mm minijack)
Audio Outputs	4 x speakers, 1 x subwoofer preamp
Security and Safety	Detachable front panel, anti-theft code
Maintenance and Cleaning	Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents.
General Information	Manual available in multiple languages (FR, EN, etc.)

Frequently Asked Questions - XR-C353 SONY

How do I install the Sony XR-C353 in my car?

Use a universal 1 DIN mounting kit. Connect the specific adapter harness for your vehicle (not included). Make sure the polarity is correct (12 V DC).

How do I enter the security code?

Turn on the unit. Use the numbered keys to enter the 4-digit code provided with the code card. Confirm with the ENTER or SEL key.

What should I do if the car radio does not turn on?

Check the fuse (located at the back of the unit or on the harness). Test the battery voltage (12 V). Make sure the wiring is correct.

How do I set the clock?

Press MENU until CLOCK is displayed. Use the + and - keys to set the hours, then press SEL for the minutes.

Can I connect a phone or MP3 player?

Yes, via the auxiliary input (3.5 mm minijack) located at the front or rear. Connect your device and select the AUX source.

How can I improve radio reception?

Check the antenna and its cable. If reception is poor, activate the LOCAL function for local stations or MONO to reduce noise.

What does the display 'EE' or 'ERR' mean?

EE indicates a CD mechanism error (dirty lens or scratched disc). ERR can be a code or connection error. Refer to the manual for details.

How do I clean the CD player?

Use a lens cleaning disc (sold commercially). Do not open the case. For the exterior, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

How do I save radio stations?

Tune to the desired station, then press and hold a number key (1 to 6) until a beep. The station is stored.

Where can I find the full manual?

Download the PDF manual from notice-facile.com by selecting your Sony XR-C353 model. It is available for free in French.

USER MANUAL XR-C353 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:

* 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 (BTM) 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, and release it to fast-wind the tape. To playback, rotate and hold the control again, and 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 memorised 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

Release key (supplied)

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 35 W × 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 YA-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

Shuffle play 11

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

Tape playback 5

Telephone mute 10

Treble 9

Welcome!

Press the DSPL button briefly.

10:08

The clock will start working.

In case the POWER SELECT switch, located on the rear side of the unit, is set to position 3, the clock can only be set if the power supply is turned on. Set the clock after turning on the power to the radio.

- Best Tuning Memory (BTM) function

With the help of this function, the unit will automatically memorize the stations with the strongest signal and store their frequencies.

PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTS!

When tuning during driving, use the automatic tuning function or the function for searching preset stations instead of manual tuning.

1 Press the SOURCE button repeatedly to select the tuner.

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 band.

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

FM1 → FM2 → FM3 → MW → LW

Press the BTM button for two seconds.

Note

The unit has to store radio stations with the numbered buttons for preset tuning. In case you can receive well only some stations from the numbered buttons, the remaining buttons will stay unused.

In case the display shows a button number, the unit will store radio stations on all numbered buttons for preset tuning from its memory.

Storing only the desired radio stations

With the FM tuner, you can store up to 18 radio stations (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, and LW) using the preset buttons for preliminary tuning according to your choice. Therefore, in the FM range, you can store 18 radio stations. If you try to store a new radio station with an already used preset button, the previously stored radio station will be replaced.

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 tune in the radio station you want to store with the preset button for preliminary tuning. 4 Press and hold the desired preset button (from ① to ⑥) for about two seconds.

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

Pressing the MODE button changes the operation as follows:

• The direction of the tape movement
• The band: FM1 → FM2 → FM3 → MW → LW
• The CD/MD changer (only for XR-C353).

Light

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

By turning the control (SEEK/AMS)

Turn the control and release it to:

• Find the beginning of the tape recording. For fast winding of the tape, turn and hold the control, and then release it. For playback, turn and hold the control again, and then release it.
• Find a specific track on the disc. Turn and hold the control until you find the specific place in the track, and then release it to start playback (only for XR-C353). Tune in stations automatically. Turn and hold the control to tune in a specific station.

By pressing and turning the control (the PRESET/DISC control)

Press and turn the control to:

Press the button ⑥ until the button SEL.

To activate the sound signal again, press the button OU at the top.

Skip

In case you do not use the full-length remote control, do not use the wired remote control, 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 units.

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

Changing the display information

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

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

During playback, press one of the SEEK/AMS buttons once for each track you want to skip.

To locate a specific track

To locate the previous track

To locate a specific point in a track

-Manual Search function

During playback Press one of the buttons on the unit (SEEK/AMS).

Release the button at the desired position.

To search forward

To search backward

Skipping to another track

During playback Press one of the buttons on the unit (PRESET/DISC).

To return to the previous disc

To skip to the next disc

Track selection

Intro scan function

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

Press the button during playback.

The indicator "INTRO" appears on the screen.

When you find the desired track, press the button again. The unit returns to normal playback mode for CD/MD.

CD/MD playback: This unit is a changer for CD/MD.

5 ByToH OFF 4, 5, 6 6 ByToH DSPL (display/clock setting) 5,6, 8,11 7 ByToH (eject) 6 8 When listening to the radio: Number buttons for preset tuning 7,8

When playing a CD/MD:

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

9 ByToH RELEEASE (release/disc ejection) 4,15

10 ByToH Reset (located at the front of the unit, hidden behind the front panel) Press this button when first starting the unit, when changing the battery, or when the unit's buttons do not function properly. 11 ByToH MUTE 10 12 ByToH 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 ByToH BTM (Best tuning memory setting) 7 16 ByToH PRESET/DISC* 8,12 When listening to the radio: Selection of preset station 8

FM band 65.0-74.0 MHz

(with 30 kHz step)

87.5-108.0 MHz

(with 50 kHz step)

Antenna input antenna input

Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz

Usable sensitivity 8 dBf

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 control 2 dB

MW/LW

Tuning range MW: 531-1,602 kHz

LW: 153 - 281 kHz

Antenna input: antenna input for 10.71 MHz/450 kHz

Sensitivity MW: 30 μV

LW: 50 μV

Separator

Output

High-voltage speaker

(for connection to the speaker system)

Speaker output

4-8 ohms

Maximum output power

35 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

Section

Output

Conductor for

control

Automatic antenna

Conductor for

control of the amplifier

(for XR-C353 only)

Conductor for

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ФункцЯ Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) 6, 12

Function Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA) 7

Function Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 7

Function Blank skip 7

Function DIGITAL D-BASS (D-BASS) 10

Function Intro scan 6,12

Function Local seek mode (LCL) 8

DIGITAL D-BASS (D-Bass) 10

E

Elnemitasa 10

Search for previously set stations 7

Front panel 4

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Tuning the device. 4 Section front panel 4 Preparation for use with the rotary remote control 5 Setting the time on the clock. 5

Magnetic tape

Playback of magnetic recordings .6 Different playback modes of magnetic recordings 6

Automatic input of radio stations and memory of optimal tuning (BTM). 7

Input into memory only those stations that interest you. 8 Enabling stored radio stations

Programs

Using the rotary knob. 9 Remote control. 10 Adjustment of sound parameters. 10 Muting. 10 Tone setup. 11 Alarm tone.

Additional equipment

Multi-disc CD/MD player (only for model XR-C353)

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

Additional information

Precautions 14 About the unit 15 Demounting the unit 16 Location of controls 17 Specifications 18 Troubleshooting guide ..19 Index 21

The clock has a 24-hour digital

display.

Here is how the setting is done, for example, at 10:08:

1 While the unit is off, press OFF and DSPL. 2 Within two seconds, hold down the DSPL button in the pressed position.

Set the clock.

1 Set the hours.

Forward skip

Reverse skip

2 Press and release the SEL button.

The minutes flash.

3 Set the minutes.

For forward skip

For reverse skip

3 Press and release the DSPL button.

The time display starts.

Note

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 unit is on. In this case, before setting the time, turn on the radio.

Listening to a recorded tape

Insert a cassette.

Playback starts automatically.

If the tape is already in the phone, press the SOURCE button until the word "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 tape movement during playback, press the MODE button.

To switch from tape rewinding to playback, press MODE.

Track skip — Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

You can skip up to nine tracks at a time.

During playback, press the (SEEK/AMS) button on either side and release it immediately.

To locate the next track / To locate the previous track

Note

The AMS function may not work if:

• The pauses between tracks are shorter than four seconds, there is noise in the pauses between tracks, or the tape has long passages with low volume or bass.

Changing the parameters displayed on the display

With each short press of the DSPL button during playback of a magnetic tape, the following are sequentially displayed on the display:

Different playback modes of a magnetic tape

REMEMBER ABOUT THE DANGER OF MOVEMENT!

While driving, you should use the automatic memory functions of the receiver or the memory of the radio, but not the manual memory.

Enter into memory only those stations that interest you

According to the corresponding numbers of the programmed positions, you can enter in any order into the memory up to six radio stations in each 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 the memory under an already occupied number of a programmed position, the station stored under this number is replaced.

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 number of the programmed position. 4 Press the button with the corresponding number (1 - 6) and hold it for two seconds.

The number of the selected programmed position is displayed on the display.

Enabling stored radio stations

1 Switch to the radio receiver by sequentially pressing the SOURCE button. 2 Select the range by sequentially pressing the MODE button. 3 Press and release the button with the number (1 - 6) under which the desired station was entered into memory.

Advice

Changing the parameters displayed on the display

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

If the station entered into memory is not found

Press and hold the SEEK/AMS button on the side of the knob to automatically search for the lower station (auto tuning function).

The search stops when the lower station is detected. Press the corresponding side of the knob repeatedly until you find the lower station.

Advice

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

Advice

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

Other Functions

The button is used to turn the sound on/off.

The button is used to turn the antenna on/off.

The DSPL button is used to change the parameters displayed on the display.

Changing the direction of rotation of the rotary switch

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

If you need to install the rotary switch remotely from the right side of the steering column, you can change its direction of rotation to the opposite.

While holding the VOL knob, press the SEL button and do not release it for two seconds.

Adjusting the sound parameters

1 Adjustable parameters, in sequence, by pressing KONKSEL. The parameters are adjusted in the following order: VOL (volume) → BAS (bass) → TRE (treble) → BAL (balance of right/left speakers) → FAD (balance of front/rear speakers) 2 Adjust the selected parameter using the button □+ or □-.

Adjustment should be started within three seconds after selecting the parameter. (After three seconds, the button regains the function of volume control.)

Muting the sound

Press the MUTE button

The display shows "MUTE".

Press the SOURCE button until the indicator of the desired player appears on the display. Playback of the compact/MD disc begins.

When a compact/MD player is connected, all tracks on the disc are played from the beginning.

Changing parameters displayed on the display

To play all tracks of the selected disc in random order,

Press button ③ during playback of the compact/MD disc until "SHUF 1" appears on the display.

To play all discs in the player in random order,

Press button ③ during playback of the compact/MD disc until "SHUF 2" appears on the display.

Each time button ③ is pressed, the display changes sequentially:

If during random playback you press button ①, then in random order the intro fragments of all tracks will be played for 10 seconds each.

(Random playback)*

4 Khonka MTL (Momentary Tone Level) 7 5 Khonka ATA (Automatic Turn-on) 7

6 Khonka BL.SKIP (skip pause) 7

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

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

14 Display window 15 Khonka BTM (best tuning memory) 7 16 Khonka PRESET/DISC* 8,12 In radio reception: select preset stations stored in the receiver's memory 8 In CD/MD playback: select disc 12 17 Khonka LCL 8 18 D-BASS control 11

Constant current (ground)

Negative

Approx.

If the above methods do not help, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Alphabetical index

A

Automatic turn-on (ATA) 7

Automatic music sensor (AMS) 6,12

Automatic tuning 8

ABTomatWuecka HacTpoika 8

6

Balance 10

Balance of previous and subsequent

Loudspeaker 10

B

High frequencies 10

Playback of compact discs 12

Playback of magnetic recordings

Playback of MD discs 12

Rotary controls

Switch 5,9,10

G,

DIGITAL D-BASS (D-Bass) 11

Display 6,12

E, K, 3, N, K, P

Setting the optimal adjustment (BTM) 7

M

Local search (LCL) 8

METAL 7

H

Low frequencies 10

0

Sound muting 10

#

Overdrive 4

Fast forward 5

Rewind 5

Preset tuning 4

Preset playback 13

Repeat playback 7,13