XR-C5300RX - Car stereo SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Cassette player car stereo with FM/MW/LW tuner
Brand	Sony
Model	XR-C5300RX
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approximately 178 x 50 x 183 mm
Mounting dimensions	Approximately 182 x 53 x 162 mm
Weight	Approximately 1.2 kg
Power supply	12 V DC battery (negative ground)
Fuse	10 A
Max output power	50 W x 4 (at 4 ohms)
Speaker impedance	4 - 8 ohms
Frequency response (cassette player)	30 - 18,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio (cassette player)	Type II, IV: 61 dB; Type I: 58 dB
Wavebands	FM 87.5 - 108.0 MHz; MW 531 - 1,602 kHz; LW 153 - 279 kHz
RDS functions	AF (alternative frequencies), TA (traffic announcements), PTY (program type), CT (clock time)
Bass control	D-bass with 3 levels + off
Sound settings	Bass, treble, balance, fader (memorizable per source)
Front panel	Removable (detachable) with supplied carrying case
Additional controls	Rotary commander RM-X4S and credit card remote RM-X91 optional
Input for optional equipment	CD/MD changer (10 CD or 6 MD) via Sony bus
Maintenance	Clean cassette heads after 50 h; clean front panel connectors with alcohol
Special functions	AMS (track skip), repeat, random play, metal mode, blank skip
Illumination color	Amber or green (depending on model)
Supplied accessories	Installation and connection parts, front panel case

Frequently Asked Questions - XR-C5300RX SONY

How to reset the Sony XR-C5300RX car stereo?

Remove the front panel and press the reset button located behind using a pointed object like a pen. This clears the time and some memories.

How to detach the front panel to prevent theft?

Press OFF, then OPEN. Slide the panel to the right and pull it to the left. Store it in the supplied case. Do not expose to sun or heat.

How to set the time on the car stereo?

Press MENU until 'CLOCK' appears, then ENTER. Use PRST/DISC to set the hours, then SEEK/AMS (+ side) to switch to minutes. Set the minutes with PRST/DISC and confirm with ENTER. The format is 24h.

How to use the RDS function to receive traffic announcements?

Press TA until 'TA-ON' appears. The unit searches for a TP station broadcasting announcements. During an announcement, 'TA' flashes. The volume can be preset by pressing TA for 2 seconds after selecting the level.

How to automatically memorize radio stations?

Select the band (FM1/2/3, MW, LW) with MODE. Press MENU until 'BTM', then ENTER. The 6 strongest stations are stored on buttons 1 to 6.

What to do if sound is distorted during cassette playback?

The play heads are dirty. Clean them with a dry-type cleaning cassette after 50 hours of use. Also avoid cassettes longer than 90 minutes.

How to improve FM reception when stereo quality is poor?

Activate mono mode: press MENU, select 'MONO', then set to 'MONO-ON' with SEEK/AMS (+). The sound becomes mono but noise decreases.

How to switch between sources (cassette, radio, CD/MD)?

Press SOURCE repeatedly to toggle between TUNER, TAPE, CD, MD. Use MODE to change radio band or cassette direction.

Can I connect an external CD changer?

Yes, only on models XR-C5300RX/C5300RV/C5300R/C5200R. Connect a Sony CD or MD changer via the BUS cable. Then use SOURCE to select CD or MD.

What to do if the display shows nothing?

Detach the front panel and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Also check that the panel is properly engaged.

USER MANUAL XR-C5300RX SONY

FM/MW/LW Cassette Car Stereo

Operating Instructions ____ GB

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

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

Optional accessory

Rotary commander RM-X4S

Card remote commander RM-X91

(XR-C5300RX/C5300RV/C5300R/C5200R/

4300RX/4300RV/4300R only)

XR-C5300RX/C5300RV/C5300R/C5200R only:

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

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

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

*2 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes information such as the disc name, artist name, and track names.

This information is recorded on the disc.

Precautions

• If your car was parked in direct sunlight resulting in a considerable rise in temperature inside the car, allow the unit to cool off before operating it.
• If no power is being supplied to the unit, check the connections first. If everything is in order, check the fuse.
• If no sound comes from the speakers of a two-speaker system, set the fader control to the centre position.
• When a tape is played back for a long period, the cassette may become warm because of the built-in power amplifier. However, this is not a sign of malfunction.

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

To maintain high quality sound

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

Cassette cleaning kits cannot remove sugar from the tape heads.

Notes on Cassettes

Cassette care

• Do not touch the tape surface of a cassette, as any dirt or dust will contaminate the heads.
• Keep cassettes away from equipment with built-in magnets such as speakers and amplifiers, as erasure or distortion on the recorded tape could occur.
• Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight, extremely cold temperatures, or moisture.
• Slack in the tape may cause the tape to be caught in the machine. Before you insert the tape, use a pencil or similar object to turn the reel and take up any slack.

- Distorted cassettes and loose labels can cause problems when inserting or ejecting tapes. Remove or replace loose labels.

Illustration of a cassette tape with a stopper and no stop symbol (no text or labels)

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

Cassettes longer than 90 minutes

The use of cassettes longer than 90 minutes is not recommended except for long continuous play. The tape used for these cassettes is very thin and tends to stretch easily. Frequent playing and stopping of these tapes may cause them to become entangled in the cassette deck mechanism.

Table of Contents

This Unit Only

Location of controls 5

Getting Started

Resetting the unit 7

Detaching the front panel 7

Turning the unit on/off 8

How to use the menu 8

Setting the clock 9

Cassette Player

Listening to a tape 10

Playing a tape in various modes .... 11

Radio

Memorising stations automatically — Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ...... 12

Memorising only the desired stations ..... 12

Receiving the memorised stations 13

RDS

Overview of the RDS function 14

Displaying the station name 14

Retuning the same programme automatically — Alternative Frequencies (AF) ...... 15

Listening to traffic announcements ...... 16

Presetting the RDS stations with the AF and TA data 17

Locating a station by programme type ...... 18

Setting the clock automatically 19

Other Functions

Labelling the rotary commander .... 19

Using the rotary commander 20

Adjusting the sound characteristics .... 21

Attenuating the sound 21

Changing the sound and display settings ..... 22

Boosting the bass sound — D-bass .... 23

With Optional Equipment

CD/MD Unit (XR-C5300RX/C5300RV/C5300R/C5200R only)

Playing a CD or MD 23

Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play .... 25

Playing tracks in random order — Shuffle Play .... 25

Additional Information

Maintenance 26

Dismounting the unit 27

Specifications 28

Troubleshooting guide 29

Location of controls

Refer to the pages listed for details.

1 MENU button 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24
2 Volume control dial
3 SOURCE (TUNER/TAPE/CD*1/MD*1) button 8, 10, 12, 13, 16, 23
4 XR-C5300RX/C5300RV/C5300R/C5200R: PRST/DISC +/- (cursor up/down) buttons 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, 24
XR-4300RX/4300RV/4300R/4200R: PRST +/- (cursor up/down) buttons 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, 24
During radio reception: Preset stations select 13
During CD/MD playback*1: Disc change 25
5 DSPL/PTY (display mode change/programme type) button 11, 14, 18, 23, 24
6 MODE button 10, 11, 12, 13, 23
During tape playback: Playback direction change 10
During radio reception: BAND select 12
During CD/MD playback*1: CD/MD unit select 23
7 Display window
8 ▲ (eject) button (located on the front side of the unit behind the front panel) 10
9 OPEN button 7, 10, 26
10 D-BASS button 23
11 SOUND button 21
12 OFF button*2 7, 8, 10

13 Reset button (located on the front side of the unit behind the front panel) 7
14 SEEK/AMS -/+ (cursor left/right) buttons 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 25 Seek 13, 15 Automatic Music Sensor 10, 25 Manual search 13, 25

15 ENTER button 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, 24

16 Receptor for the card remote commander*3

17 Number buttons During radio reception: Preset number select 12, 13, 16, 17

During tape playback: ① REP 11

During CD/MD playback ^*1 : ① REP 25 ② SHUF 25

18 AF button 15, 17

19 TA button 16, 17

*1 XR-C5300RX/C5300RV/C5300R/C5200R only

*2 Warning when installing in a car without ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key switch Be sure to press OFF on the unit for two seconds to turn off the clock display after turning off the engine. When you press OFF only momentarily, the clock display does not turn off and this causes battery wear.

*3 XR-C5300RX/C5300RV/C5300R/C5200R/4300RX/4300RV/4300R only

Optional

Card remote commander RM-X91

The corresponding buttons of the card remote commander control the same functions as those on this unit.

1 OFF button
2 MENU button
3 SOURCE button
4 SEEK/AMS (cursor ←/→) button
5 SOUND button
6 DSPL/PTY button
7 ATT button
8 LIST button (Not available for this model)
9 DISC/PRST (cursor ↑/↓) button
10 ENTER button
11 MODE button
12 VOL button

A unit turned off by pressing OFF for two seconds cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless SOURCE on the unit is pressed or a cassette is inserted to activate the unit first.

Replacing the lithium battery

When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery.

Notes on lithium battery

• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact.
• Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the battery.
• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire.

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, you must reset the unit.

Remove the front panel and press the reset button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen.

Pure electrical circuit lines without any symbols

Reset button

Note

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

Detaching the front panel

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

1 Press OFF.

2 Press OPEN, then slide the front panel to the right side, and pull out from the left side.

Notes

• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it from the unit.
• If you detach the panel while the unit is still turned on, the power will turn off automatically to prevent the speakers from being damaged.
• When you carry the front panel with you, use the supplied front panel case.

Attaching the front panel

Place the hole Ⓐ of the front panel onto the spindle Ⓑ on the unit as illustrated, then push the left side in.

Notes

• Be careful not to attach the front panel upside down.
• Do not press the front panel too hard against the unit when attaching it.
• Do not press too hard or put excessive pressure on the display window of the front panel.
• Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, and do not leave it in a humid place. Never leave it on the dashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight or where there may be a considerable rise in temperature.

Caution alarm

If you turn the car ignition off without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.

If you connect an optional power amplifier and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be deactivated.

Turning the unit on/off

Turning on the unit

Press SOURCE or insert a cassette in the unit. For details on operation, refer to page 10 (cassette player) and page 12 (radio).

Turning off the unit

Press OFF to stop tape playback or FM/MW/LW reception (the key illumination and display remains on.)

Press OFF for two seconds to completely turn off the unit.

Note

If your car has no ACC position on the ignition key switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing OFF for two seconds to avoid car battery wear.

How to use the menu

This unit is operated by selecting items from a menu.

To select, first enter the menu mode and choose up/down (+/- of PRST/DISC or PRST), or choose left/right (-/+ of SEEK/AMS).

PRST/DISC / PRST

(+): To select upwards
(-): To select downwards

SEEK/AMS

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.

Example: To set the clock to 10:08

1 Press MENU, then press either side of PRST/DISC or PRST repeatedly until "CLOCK" appears.

① Press ENTER.

The hour indication flashes.

② Press either side of PRST/DISC or PRST to set the hour.

③ Press (+) side of SEEK/AMS.

The minute indication flashes.

4 Press either side of PRST/DISC or PRST to set the minute.

2 Press ENTER.

10:08

The clock starts.

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

Tips

• You can use the convenient CT function to set the clock automatically (page 19).
• When the D.INFO mode is set to ON, the time is always displayed (page 22).

Cassette Player

Listening to a tape

1 Press OPEN and insert a cassette. Playback starts automatically.

Illustration of a hand inserting a device into a device casing (no text or symbols visible)

2 Close the front panel.

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

The side facing up is played.

The side facing down is played.

Tip

To change the tape's playback direction, press MODE (◀▶).

To	Press
Stop playback	OFF
Eject the cassette	OPEN then ▲

Fast-winding the tape

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

Fast-forward

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

Locating a specific track

— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

During playback, press either side of SEEK/AMS momentarily for each track you want to skip.

You can skip up to nine tracks at one time.

To locate preceding tracks

To locate succeeding tracks

Note

The AMS function may not work when:

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

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

Tip

The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See "Changing the sound and display settings" on page 22.)

Playing a tape in various modes

You can play the tape in various modes:

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

1 During playback, press MENU.

2 Press either side of PRST/DISC or PRST repeatedly until the desired item appears.

Each time you press (−) side of PRST/DISC or PRST, the item changes as follows:

METAL*→ BL SKP → ATA

* XR-C5300RX/C5300RV/C5300R/C5200R/4300RX/4300RV/4300R only

3 Press (+) side of SEEK/AMS to select "ON."

Play mode starts.

4 Press ENTER.

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

Tip

While the ATA function is activated, the display (TAPE ↔ TUNER) can be changed by pressing DSPL/PTY or DSPL.

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

During playback, press ① (REP) repeatedly until "REP-ON" in the display appears.

REP-ON ↔ REP-OFF

Repeat Play starts.

To return to normal playback mode, select "REP-OFF."

Tip

During repeat playback, press MODE. "REP" disappears from the display and repeat mode is cancelled.

Memorising stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

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

Caution

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

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the tuner.

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

graph LR
    A[" "] --> B["TUNER"] --> C["CD*"] --> D["MD*"] --> E["TAPE"]

* If the corresponding optional equipment is not connected, this item will not appear (XR-C5300RX/C5300RV/C5300R/C5200R only).

2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the band.

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

graph LR
    A["→ FM1"] --> B["→ FM2"] --> C["→ FM3"] --> D["→ MW"] --> E["→ LW"]

3 Press MENU, then press either side of PRST/DISC or PRST repeatedly until "BTM" appears.

4 Press ENTER.

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

A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Notes

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

Memorising only the desired stations

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

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the tuner.
2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the band.
3 Press either side of SEEK/AMS to tune in the station that you want to store on the number button.
4 Press the desired number button (① to ⑥) until "MEM" appears.
The number button indication appears in the display.

Note

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

Receiving the memorised stations

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

Tip

Press either side of PRST/DISC or PRST to receive the stations in the order they are stored in the memory (Preset Search Function).

If you cannot tune in a preset station

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

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Press either side of SEEK/AMS repeatedly until the desired station is received.

Note

If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press MENU, then press either side of PRST/DISC or PRST repeatedly until "LOCAL" (local seek mode) is displayed. Then press (+) side of SEEK/AMS to select "LOCAL-ON." Press ENTER. During local reception and station selection, "L.SEEK" appears in the display. Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in.

Tip

If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold either side of SEEK/AMS until the desired frequency appears (manual tuning).

If FM stereo reception is poor

— Monaural Mode

1 During radio reception, press MENU, then press either side of PRST/DISC or PRST repeatedly until "MONO" appears.
2 Press (+) side of SEEK/AMS until "MONO-ON" appears.

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

3 Press ENTER.

To return to normal mode, select "MONO-OFF" in step 2.

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

Tip

The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See "Changing the sound and display settings" on page 22.)

Overview of the RDS function

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

Notes

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

Displaying the station name

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

Select an FM station (page 12).

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

Notes

• The “*” indication means that an RDS station is being received.
• "NO NAME" appears if the received station does not transmit RDS data.

Changing the display item

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

Station name* (Frequency) ↔ Programme type

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

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

Tip

The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See "Changing the sound and display settings" on page 22.)

Retuning the same programme automatically

— Alternative Frequencies (AF)

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

Frequencies change automatically.

1 Select an FM station (page 12).
2 Press AF repeatedly until "AF-ON" appears.

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

Note

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

Changing the display item

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

$$ \mathrm{AF-ON} \leftrightarrow \mathrm{AF-OFF} $$

Notes

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

Listening to a regional programme

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

1 During radio reception, press MENU, then press either side of PRST/DISC or PRST repeatedly until "REG" appears.
2 Press (+) side of SEEK/AMS until "REG-OFF" appears.
3 Press ENTER.

Note that selecting “REG-OFF” might cause the unit to switch to another regional station within the same network.

To return to regional on, select “REG-ON” in step 2.

Note

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

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Local link function (United Kingdom only)

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

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

Listening to traffic announcements

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

Press TA repeatedly until "TA-ON" appears.

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

Tip

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

Notes

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

To cancel the current traffic announcement

Press TA or SOURCE.

To cancel all traffic announcements, turn off the function by pressing until “TA-OFF” appears.

Presetting the volume of traffic announcements

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

1 Select the desired volume level.

2 Press TA for two seconds.

“TA” appears and the setting is stored.

Receiving emergency announcements

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

Presetting the RDS stations with the AF and TA data

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

Presetting the same setting for all preset stations

1 Select an FM band (page 12).
2 Press AF and/or TA to select "AF-ON" and/or "TA-ON."

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

3 Press MENU, then press either side of PRST/DISC or PRST repeatedly until "BTM" appears.
4 Press (+) side of SEEK/AMS until "BTM" flashes.
5 Press ENTER.

Presetting different settings for each preset station

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

Repeat from step 1 to preset other stations.

Tip

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

Locating a station by programme type

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

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

Note

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

1 Press DSPL/PTY during FM reception until "PTY" appears.

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

2 Press either side of PRST/DISC or PRST repeatedly until the desired programme type appears.

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

3 Press ENTER.

The unit starts searching for a station broadcasting the selected programme type.

Setting the clock automatically

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

1 During radio reception, press MENU, then press either side of (PRST/DISC) or (PRST) repeatedly until "CT" appears.

2 Press (+) side of SEEK/AMS repeatedly until "CT-ON" appears.

The clock is set.

3 Press ENTER to return to the normal display.

To cancel the CT function

Select "CT-OFF" in step 2.

Notes

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

Other Functions

You can also control this unit with the rotary commander.

Labelling the rotary commander

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

Using the rotary commander

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

XR-C5300RX/C5300RV/C5300R/C5200R only:

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

By pressing buttons (the SOURCE and MODE buttons)

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

TUNER → CD* → MD* → TAPE

Pressing MODE changes the operation in the following ways;

• Tuner : FM1 → FM2 → FM3 → MW → LW
• Tape : playback direction
• CD unit*: CD1 → CD2 → ...
• MD unit*: MD1 → MD2 → ...
  * If the corresponding optional equipment is not connected, the item will not appear (XR-C5300RX/C5300RV/C5300R/C5200R only).

By rotating the control (the SEEK/AMS control)

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Rotate the control and release it to:

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

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

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Push in and rotate the control to:

• Receive the stations memorised on the number buttons.
• Change the disc.

Other operations

Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume.

Note

When installing in a car without ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key switch, press OFF for two seconds to turn off the clock display after turning off the engine.

Tip
While the ATA function is activated, the display (TAPE TUNER) can be changed by pressing DSPL.

Changing the operative direction

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

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

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Press SOUND for two seconds while pushing the VOL control.
Tip
You can also change the operative direction of these controls with the unit (see “Changing the sound and display settings” on page 22).

Adjusting the sound characteristics

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

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

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

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

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

2 Adjust the selected item by pressing either side of SEEK/AMS.

When adjusting with the rotary commander, press SOUND and rotate the VOL control.

Note

Adjust within three seconds after selecting the item.

Attenuating the sound

Press ATT on the rotary commander or card remote commander.

"ATT-ON" flashes momentarily.

To restore the previous volume level, press ATT again.

Tip

When the interface cable of a car telephone is connected to the ATT lead, the unit decreases the volume automatically when a telephone call comes in (Telephone ATT function).

(XR-C5300RX/C5300RV/C5300R/4300RX/4300RV/4300R only)

Changing the sound and display settings

The following items can be set:

• CLOCK (page 9).
  • CT (Clock Time) (page 19).
• BEEP – to turn the beep sound on or off.
• RM (Rotary Commander) – to change the operative direction of the rotary commander.
  — Select “NORM” to use the rotary commander as the factory-set position.
  — Select “REV” when you mount the rotary commander on the right side of the steering column.

- D.INFO (Dual Information) ^*1 – to display the clock and the play mode simultaneously (ON), or to display the information alternately (OFF).

- AMBER/GREEN ^*2 – to change the illumination colour to amber or green.

- DIMMER ^*3 – to change the brightness of the display.

— Select "ON" to dim the display.
— Select "OFF" to deactivate Dimmer.

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

• A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)*4 (page 24).

1 Press MENU.

2 Press either side of PRST/DISC or PRST repeatedly until the desired item appears.

Each time you press (−) side of PRST/DISC or PRST, the item changes as follows:

CLOCK → CT → BEEP → RM → D.INFO*1 → AMBER/GREEN*2 → DIMMER*3 → M.DSPL → A.SCRL*4

*1 When the radio is off, or when no tape, CD, or MD is playing, this item will not appear.
*2 XR-C5300R/C5200R/4300R/4200R only
*3 XR-C5300RV/4300RV only
*4 When no CD or MD is playing, this item will not appear (XR-C5300RX/C5300RV/C5300R/C5200R only).

Note

The displayed item will differ depending on the source.

Tip

You can easily switch among categories (“SET”, “DIS” and “P/M”) by pressing an holding either side of PRST/DISC or PRST for two seconds.

3 Press (+) side of SEEK/AMS to select the desired setting (Example: ON or OFF).

4 Press ENTER.

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

Boosting the bass sound

— D-bass

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

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

Adjusting the bass curve

Press D-BASS repeatedly to select the desired bass curve.

As the D-BASS number increases so does the effect.

D.BASS-1 → D.BASS-2 → D.BASS-3 → D.BASS-OFF (cancel)

Note

The bass sound may distort at same volume. If the bass sound distorts, select less effective bass curve.

With Optional Equipment

CD/MD Unit (XR-C5300RX/

C5300RV/C5300R/C5200R only)

This unit can control external CD/MD units. If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc.

Playing a CD or MD

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD or MD.
2 Press MODE until the desired unit appears.

CD/MD playback starts.

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

Changing the display item

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

graph TD
    A["Elapsed playback time"] --> B["Disc name*1/Artist name*2"]
    B --> C["Track name*3"]
    C --> D["FM1 frequency*4"]

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

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

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

Tip

The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See "Changing the sound and display settings" on page 22.)

Automatically scrolling a disc name — Auto Scroll

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

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

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

1 During playback, press MENU.
2 Press either side of PRST/DISC or PRST repeatedly until "A.SCRL" appears.
3 Press (+) side of SEEK/AMS to select "A.SCRL-ON."
4 Press ENTER.

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

Note

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

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

Locating a specific track

— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

During playback, press either side of SEEK/AMS momentarily for each track you want to skip.

To locate preceding tracks
To locate succeeding tracks

Locating a specific point in a track — Manual Search

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

To search backward

To search forward

Switching to other discs

During playback, press either side of PRST/DISC or PRST.

The desired disc in the current unit begins playback.

For succeeding discs
For preceding discs

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

You can select:

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

During playback, press ① (REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

graph LR
    A["REP-1"] --> B["REP-2"]
    B --> C["REP-OFF"]
    C --> A

Repeat Play starts.

To return to normal playback mode, select "REP-OFF."

Playing tracks in random order — Shuffle Play

You can select:

• SHUF-1 – to play the tracks on the current disc in random order.
• SHUF-2 – to play the tracks in the current unit in random order.
• SHUF-ALL* – to play all the tracks in all the units in random order.

During playback, press ② (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

graph LR
    A["SHUF-1"] --> B["SHUF-2"]
    B --> C["SHUF-OFF"]
    C <--> D["SHUF-ALL*"]

Shuffle Play starts.

* "SHUF-ALL" is only available when you connect two or more optimal CD/MD units.

To return to normal playback mode, select "SHUF-OFF."

Additional Information

Maintenance

Fuse replacement

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

Warning

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

Cleaning the connectors

The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, open the front panel by pressing OPEN, 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.

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Main unit

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Back of the front panel

Notes

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

Dismounting the unit

1 Press the clip inside the front cover with a thin screwdriver, and pry the front cover free.

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2 Repeat step 1 on the left side. The front cover is removed.

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3 Use a thin screwdriver to push in the clip on the left side of the unit, then pull out the left side of the unit until the catch clears the mounting.

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4 Repeat step 3 on the right side.

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5 Slide the unit out of the mounting.

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Specifications

Cassette player section

Tape track	4-track 2-channel stereo
Wow and flutter	0.08 % (WRMS)
Frequency response	30 – 18,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio
	Cassette type
	TYPE II, IV*161 dB
	TYPE I58 dB

Tuner section

FM

Tuning range	87.5 – 108.0 MHz
Aerial terminal	External aerial connector
Intermediate frequency	10.7 MHz/450kHz
Usable sensitivity	8 dBf
Selectivity	75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio	66 dB (stereo),72 dB (mono)
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
	0.6 % (stereo),0.3 % (mono)
Separation	35 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response	30 – 15,000 Hz

MW/LW

Tuning range	MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz
	LW: 153 – 279 kHz
Aerial terminal	External aerial connector
Intermediate frequency	10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity	MW: 30 μV
	LW: 40 μV

Power amplifier section

Outputs	Speaker outputs(sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance	4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output	50 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Outputs	Audio outputPower aerial relay control leadPower amplifier control leadTelephone ATT control lead*2
Tone controls	Bass ±9 dB at 100 HzTreble ±9 dB at 10 kHz
Power requirements	12 V DC car battery (negative earth)
Dimensions	Approx. 178 × 50 × 183 mm (w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions	Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm (w/h/d)
Mass	Approx. 1.2 kg
Supplied accessories	Parts for installation and connections (1 set)Front panel case (1)
Optional accessories	Rotary commanderRM-X4SCard remote commanderRM-X91*1BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord)RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)
Optional equipment	CD changer (10 discs)CDX-828, CDX-737MD changer (6 discs)MDX-65Other CD/MD units with the Sony-BUS systemSource selectorXA-C30

*1 XR-C5300RX/C5300RV/C5300R/C5200R/4300RX/4300RV/4300R only

*2 XR-C5300RX/C5300RV/C5300R/4300RX/4300RV/4300R only

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Troubleshooting guide

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

General

Problem	Cause/Solution
No sound.	Cancel the ATT function.Set the fader control to the centre position for two-speaker systems.Rotate the dial clockwise to adjust the volume.
The contents of the memory have been erased.	The power cord or battery has been disconnected.The reset button was pressed.→ Store again into the memory.
Indications do not appear in the display.	Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning the connectors” (page 26) for details.

Tape playback

Problem	Cause/Solution
The sound is distorted.	The tape head is contaminated. Clean the head with a commercially available dry-type cleaning cassette.
The AMS does not operate correctly.	There is noise in the space between tracks.A blank space is too short (less than four seconds).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 in the memory.The broadcast signal is too weak.
Automatic tuning is not possible.	The broadcast signal is too weak. Use manual tuning.The local seek mode is set to ON. Set the local seek mode to OFF (page 13).
The stations cannot be received.The sound is hampered by noises.	Connect a power aerial control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car's aerial booster. (When your car has built-in FM/MW/LW aerial in the rear/side glass only.)
The “ST” indication flashes.	Tune in the frequency accurately.The broadcast signal is too weak. Set to MONO mode (page 13).

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RDS

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

CD/MD playback (XR-C5300RX/C5300RV/C5300R/C5200R only)

Problem	Cause/Solution
The sound skips.	A dirty or defective disc.

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

*1 When an error occurs during playback of a CD or MD, the disc number of the CD or MD does not appear in the display.
*2 The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display.

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

¡Bienvenido!

(XR-C5300RX/C5300RV/C5300R/C5200R/

4300RX/4300RV/4300R solamente)

XR-C5300RX/C5300RV/C5300R/C5200R solamente:

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15 Botón ENTER 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, 24

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Notas

Notas

① Pulse ENTER.

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Consejo

* XR-C5300RX/C5300RV/C5300R/C5200R/4300RX/4300RV/4300R solamente

Notas

3 Pulse ENTER.

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(XR-C5300RX/C5300RV/C5300R/

C5200R solamente)

graph LR
    A["REP-1"] --> B["REP-2"]
    B --> C["REP-OFF"]
    C --> A

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Unidad principal

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Especificaciones

(gäller XR-C5300RX/C5300RV/C5300R/

C5200R/4300RX/4300RV/4300R)

Gäller XR-C5300RX/C5300RV/C5300R/C5200R:

Sköta kassetterna

Skötselföreskrifter

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8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, 24

XR-4300R/4300RX/4300RV/4200R:

PRST +/- (markör upp/ned) knappar

8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, 24

Under tuner-mottagning:

Preset Stations Select 13

14 SEEK/AMS -/+ (markör vänster/höger) knappar 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 25

Söka 13, 15

18 AF-knappen 15, 17

19 TA knappen 16, 17

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Återställningsknapp

Observera

Observera

Observera

① Tryck på ENTER.

Timsiffrorna blinkar.

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Tips

Spola framåt

Observera

3 Tryck på ENTER.

Endast XR-C5300RX/C5300RV/C5300R/C5200R:

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graph LR
    A["REP-1"] --> B["REP-2"]
    B --> C["REP-OFF"]

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Huvudenhet

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Frontpanelens baksida

Observera

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5 Dra ut enheten.

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Tekniska data

Kassettbandspelaren

(Somente XR-C5300RX/C5300RV/C5300R/

C5200R/4300RX/4300RV/4300R)

Somente XR-C5300RX/C5300RV/C5300R/C5200R:

Notas sobre as cassetes

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8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, 24

XR-4300RX/4300RV/4300R/4200R: Tecla PRST +/- (cursor para cima/para baixo)

8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, 24

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Notas

Notas

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2 Feche o painel frontal.

Sugestão

Notas

Somente XR-C5300RX/C5300RV/C5300R/C5200R:

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Rode o controlo e solte-o para:

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Carregue e rode o controlo para:

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(somente XR-C5300RX/C5300RV/

C5300R/C5200R)

graph LR
    A["REP-1"] --> B["REP-2"]
    B --> C["REP-OFF"]

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Unidade principal

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Especificações

(somente XR-C5300RX/C5300RV/C5300R/C5200R)