XR-C7220R - Car stereo SONY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL XR-C7220R SONY

FM/MW/LW Cassette Car Stereo Operating Instructions

GB XR-C8220R XR-C7220R

 1999 by Sony Corporation

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Cassette Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features as well as a supplied rotary commander or an optional wireless remote. In addition to the cassette playback and radio operations, you can expand your system by connecting an optional CD/MD unit*1. When 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*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.

Voice guide for safe driving

(XR-C8220R only) This unit has a voice guide function*. When the voice guide function is on, the unit gives vocalized comments on functions corresponding to the relevant button pushed. These comments can be vocalized in either English or Spanish. * Some optional power amplifiers may cause a break at the beginning of vocalized comments. When you connect an optional MD changer, the sound from the first MD may continue for a short time even after the vocalized comments about the second MD are announced.

With Optional Equipment

Location of controls 4

Resetting the unit 6 Detaching the front panel 6 Setting the clock 7

Listening to a tape 8 Playing a tape in various modes 9

Memorizing stations automatically — Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 10 Memorizing only the desired stations 11 Receiving the memorized stations 11

Playing a CD or MD Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play Playing tracks in random order — Shuffle Play Creating a programme (XR-C8220R only) — Programme Memory Labelling a CD — Disc Memo Locating a disc by name — List-up Selecting specific tracks for playback — Bank

RDS Overview of the RDS function

Displaying the station name Retuning to the same programme automatically — Alternative Frequencies (AF) Listening to traffic announcements Presetting the RDS stations with the AF and TA data Recording the traffic announcements (XR-C8220R only) —Traffic Information Replay (TIR) Locating a station by programme type Setting the clock automatically

Labelling the rotary commander Using the rotary commander Adjusting the sound characteristics Attenuating the sound Changing the sound and display settings Adjusting the frequency of the subwoofer(s) (XR-C8220R only) Adjusting the sound and frequency of the equalizer preamplifier (XR-C8220R only) Changing the line output level (XR-C8220R only)

Additional Information

Location of controls

MODE K/AMS SEE OPEN SOUND LIST PTY DSPL AF/TA SOURCE TIR SHIFT OFF

XR-C8220R Refer to the listed pages for details.

1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music Sensor/manual search) control 9, 11, 13, 16, 17, 24, 25, 26, 29 2 MODE (*)button During tape reception: Playback direction change 8, 9 During radio reception: BAND select 10, 11 During CD or MD playback: CD/MD Unit select 23, 25, 28 3 SOURCE (TAPE/TUNER/CD/MD) button 8, 10, 11, 14, 21, 23, 25, 28 4 Dial (volume/equalizer curve*/listening position*/subwoofer volume*/cut-off frequency*/bass/treble/left-right/rearfront control) 7, 15, 20, 27, 28 5 SOUND button 20 6 DSPL (display mode change) button 9, 11, 12, 23, 28, 29 7 Display window 8 6 (eject) button (located on the front side of the unit behind the front panel) 8 9 Reset button (located on the front side of the unit behind the front panel) 6 !º OPEN button 6, 8, 32

RDS Programme 17 Disc Memo 27, 28 List-up 29 !™ AF/TA button 12, 13, 14, 15 !£ OFF button 6, 8 !¢ Receptor for the optional wireless remote !∞ SHIFT button PLAY MODE 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30 REP 10, 24 SET UP 7, 18, 21, 22, 23 SHUF 24 !§ POWER SELECT switch (located on the bottom of the unit) See “POWER SELECT switch” in the Installation/Connections manual. !¶ During radio reception: Number buttons 11, 13, 15, 16 During CD or MD playback: Direct disc selection buttons 24, 25, 26, 29 !• TIR button* 15, 16 * XR-C8220R only

Optional wireless remote (RM-X47)

OFF MODE SOURCE DIR SEEK AMS

PRESET DISC FF SOUND

SEL ATT DSPL The corresponding buttons of the wireless remote control the same functions as those on the unit.

7 PRESET/DISC button

You cannot perform manual search and manual tuning with the remote.

When the POWER SELECT switch is set to the B position, the unit cannot be operated with the wireless remote unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed or a cassette is inserted to activate the unit first.

Attaching the front panel

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.

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

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

Detaching the front panel

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

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

2 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.

• Be sure 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.

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

The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08

Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (SET UP) repeatedly until “Clock” appears.

TIR indicator (XR-C8220R only)

If you pull out the ignition key while the TIR function is on, the TIR indicator flashes a few times. (only when the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is set to the A position).

SET UP The hour indication flashes.

2 Set the hour. to go backward

For more information on the TIR function, refer to “Recording the traffic announcements”

SET UP The minute indication flashes.

4 Set the minute. to go backward to go forward

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SET UP The clock starts.

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

Press (OPEN) and insert a cassette.

Playback starts automatically.

If the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is set to the B position, turn the power on first, then set the clock.

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.

• To change the tape’s playback direction, press (MODE) (*). • ”Metal” appears in the display when you insert a metal or CrO2 tape (Auto Metal function).

Fast-winding the tape

During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and hold. Fast-forward Rewind

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

Locating a specific track

— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and release, for each track you want to skip. You can skip up to nine tracks at one time. To locate succeeding tracks

Playing a tape in various modes

You can play the tape in various modes: • NR (Dolby NR) lets you select the Dolby* NR B system. • B. Skip (Blank Skip) skips blanks longer than eight seconds. • ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) turns on the tuner automatically when fast-winding the tape. • Repeat (Repeat Play) repeats the current track. * Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. ”DOLBY“ and the double-D symbol a are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

During playback, press (SHIFT).

To locate preceding tracks

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 interludes.

Press (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until the desired play mode appears.

Each time you press (4) (PLAY MODE), the item changes as follows:

NR n B. Skip n ATA Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows: z Tape playback

* While either of the following functions are activated.

— ATA function — AF/TA function

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 above 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 21.)

Press (5) (n) to select “on.”

The selected play mode starts.

To return to normal playback mode, select

“off” in step 3 above.

Playing tracks repeatedly

During playback, press (SHIFT).

Press (7) (REP) repeatedly until ”Repeat on“ appears.

Memorizing stations automatically

DSPL Repeat Play starts.

To return to normal playback mode, select

“Repeat off” in step 2 above.

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals and memorizes them in the order of their frequencies. You can store up to 10 stations on each band (FM1, FM2, MW, and LW). Caution When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner.

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

* If the corresponding optional equipment is not connected, this item will not appear.

Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.

Each time you press (MODE), the band changes as follows: z FM1

Press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “B.T.M” appears.

The unit stores stations in the order of their frequencies on the number buttons. A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

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

Memorizing only the desired stations

You can preset up to 20 FM stations (10 each for FM1 and 2), up to 10 MW stations, and up to 10 LW stations in the order of your choice.

If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “Local” (local seek mode) is displayed. Then press (5) (n) to select “Local on.” Press (SHIFT). Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in.

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner.

If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and hold until the desired frequency appears (manual tuning).

Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.

If FM stereo reception is poor

Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down to tune in the station that you want to store on the number button.

Press and hold the desired number button ((1) to (10)) until “MEM” appears.

The number button indication appears in the display.

If you store a new station on a number button which already has a station registered, the previously stored station will be replaced by the new one.

During radio reception, press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “Mono” appears.

Press (5) (n) repeatedly until “Mono on“ appears.

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

To return to stereo mode, select “Mono off” in step 2 above.

Changing the display item

Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows:

Receiving the memorized stations

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner.

Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.

Press the number button ((1) to (10)) where the desired station is stored.

Frequency (Station Name)* ˜ Clock

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

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 above 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 21.)

If you cannot tune in a preset station

Push and release the SEEK/AMS control up or down to search for the station (automatic tuning). Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down repeatedly until the desired station is received.

RDS 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 uses this system to offer you a variety of services. Here are just a few: retuning to 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

Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows:

Station Name/Frequency ˜ Clock

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 above 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 21.) Note “NO Name” appears if the received station does not transmit RDS data.

Retuning to 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 longdistance drive without having to retune the station manually.

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

Select an FM station (page 10). When you tune in an FM station that transmits RDS data, the station name appears in the display.

Frequencies change automatically.

The “*” indication means that an RDS station is being received.

Select an FM station.

Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until “AF on” appears.

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

When there is no alternative station in the area or you do not need to search for an alternative station, turn the AF function off by pressing (AF/TA) repeatedly until “AF TA off” appears.

Changing the display item

Each time you press (AF/TA), the item changes as follows: ” AF on

* Select this to turn on both the AF and TA functions. Notes • If “NO AF” and the station name flash alternately, this indicates 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. Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down 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.

(United Kingdom only) The Local Link function lets you select other local stations in the area, even though they are not stored on your number buttons.

Press a number button that has a local station stored on it.

Within five seconds, press the number button of the local station again.

Repeat this procedure until the desired local station is received.

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.

During radio reception, press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “REG” appears.

Press (5) (n) repeatedly until “REG off” appears.

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 above.

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

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 (AF/TA) repeatedly until “TA on” or “AF 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 traffic announcements. • When “EON” appears with “TP” in the display, the current station makes use of broadcast it by other stations in the same network.

To cancel the current traffic announcement

Press (AF/TA) or (SOURCE). To cancel all traffic announcements, turn off the function by pressing (AF/TA) until “AF 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.

Select the desired volume level.

Press (AF/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

Select an FM band (page 10).

Press (AF/TA) repeatedly to select either

“AF on,” “TA on” or “AF TA on” (for both AF and TA functions). Note that selecting “AF TA off” stores not only RDS stations, but also non-RDS stations.

Press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “B.T.M” appears.

Press (5) (n) until “B.T.M” flashes.

Recording the traffic announcements

(XR-C8220R only) —Traffic Information Replay (TIR) You can listen to the latest traffic announcements by recording them. The unit automatically records and stores up to eight traffic announcements. If the recording exceeds four minutes, the recorded announcements are updated, so you can always hear the latest information. The TIR function turns on the unit automatically and records the traffic announcements for up to two hours before and after a preset time.

Presetting the time and the station

Press and hold (TIR) until “TIR” lights up in the display.

Press (5) (n) repeatedly until “TIR␣ on” appears.

Press (TIR) repeatedly until the time indication appears.

Presetting different settings for each preset station

Select an FM band, and tune in the desired station.

Press (AF/TA) repeatedly to select either

“AF on,” “TA on” or “AF TA on” (for both AF and TA functions).

Press the desired number button and hold until “MEM” appears.

Repeat from step 1 for presetting other stations.

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.

1 Set the hour by rotating the dial.

2 Press (5) (n) until the minute digits flash.

3 Set the minute by rotating the dial.

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Playing back the recorded traffic announcements

Select the desired station by pressing the preset number button or pushing the

SEEK/AMS control up or down.

When there are recorded traffic announcements you have not listened to yet, t flashes.

Press (TIR) for two seconds to return to the original display. t lights up.

The latest traffic announcement is played back. To listen to the previous ones, press (TIR) or push the SEEK/AMS control up. To replay the announcements, push the SEEK/AMS control down. “NO Data” appears if no traffic announcements were recorded.

Press (TIR) to return to the original programme.

SOUND DSPL SET U SHIFT

The unit turns on automatically and stands by for traffic announcements for four hours

(two hours before and after the preset time). If the preset station does not broadcast the traffic announcement while searching, the unit starts searching for other traffic programme (TP) stations.

To cancel the TIR function

Select “TIR off” in step 2 above. Tips • While the unit is recording the traffic announcement, t and “TA” flash. • If the unit still cannot find a TP station, it starts a new search every five minutes until it finds one. • If you pull out the ignition key while the TIR function is on, "TIR on" and t flash a few times. Notes • The unit also stands by for traffic announcements for two hours after you turn off the engine, as long as the TIR function is on. • If you have a power aerial, it automatically extends every time the unit searches for a traffic programme station. If you have a manual aerial, make sure that the aerial is fully extended. • If you do not use your car for about ten days, the TIR function will turn off automatically to avoid battery wear, even if the TIR function is on.

Locating a station by programme type

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

Programme types News Current Affairs Information Sports Education Drama Culture Science Varied Popular Music Rock Music Easy Listening Light Classical Classical Other Music Type Weather Finance Children’s programmes Social Affairs Religion Phone In Travel Leisure Jazz Music Country Music National Music Oldies Music Folk Music Documentary Not specified

News Affairs Info Sport Educate Drama Culture Science Varied Pop M Rock M Easy M Light M Classics Other M Weather Finance Children Social A Religion Phone In Travel Leisure Jazz Country Nation M Oldies Folk M Document None

Press (PTY/LIST) 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.

Press (PTY/LIST) 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.

Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down.

The unit starts searching for a station broadcasting the selected programme type. When the unit finds the programme, the programme type appears again for five seconds. “NO” and the programme type appear alternately for five seconds if the unit cannot find the programme type. It then returns to the previously selected station.

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

Setting the clock automatically

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

Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (SET UP) repeatedly until “CT off” appears.

) repeatedly until “CT on” appears. The clock is set.

You can also control an optional CD or MD unit, or equalizer preamplifier* with the rotary commander. * XR-C8220R only

Labelling the rotary commander

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

Press (SHIFT) to return to the normal display.

SOUND MODE LIST To cancel the CT function

Select “CT off” in step 2 above. 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. LIST MODE SOUND

By rotating the control

(the SEEK/AMS control)

Using the rotary commander

By pressing buttons (the SOURCE and MODE buttons)

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

TUNER n CD* n MD* n TAPE Pressing (MODE) changes the operation in the following ways;

FM1 n FM2 n MW n LW CD1 n CD2 n … MD1 n MD2 n …

Rotate the control and release it to:

•Locate the beginnings of the tracks on the tape. Rotate and hold the control momentarily, then release it to fast-wind the tape. To start playback while fastwinding 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 tune in a specific station.

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

* If the corresponding optional equipment is not connected, this item will not appear.

Tip When the POWER SELECT switch is set to position B, you can turn on this unit by pressing (SOURCE) on the rotary commander.

Push in and rotate the control to:

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

Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume.

OFF Press (ATT) to attenuate the sound.

Press (OFF) to turn off the unit.

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Press (SOUND) to adjust the volume and sound menu.

• Display the memorized names. • Display the programme type.

Adjusting the sound characteristics

You can adjust the equalizer curve, listening position, cut-off frequency, bass, treble, balance, and fader. You can store the bass and treble levels independently for each source.

Changing the operative direction The operative direction of controls is factoryset as shown below.

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

VOL (volume) nEQ (equalizer curve)* 1, 2 nPOS (listening position)* 1, 2 nSUB (subwoofer volume)* 1 nCNW (Crossover Network)* 1, 2 nBAS (bass) nTRE (treble) nBAL (left-right) nFAD (front-rear)

*2 If the corresponding optional equipment is not connected, this item will not appear. To decrease

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

Adjust the selected item by rotating the dial.

Adjust within three seconds after selecting the item. (After three seconds, the dial function reverts the volume control.)

Attenuating the sound

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 21).

Press (ATT) on the supplied rotary commander or the optional wireless remote.

“ATT on” lights up for a second. To restore the previous volume level, press (ATT) again. Tip The unit decreases the volume automatically when a telephone call comes in (Telephone ATT function).

Changing the sound and display settings

The following items can be set: • Clock (page 7) • CT (Clock Time) (page 18) • D.Info (Dual Information)* 1 – to display the clock and the play mode simultaneously (on), or to display the information alternately (off). • Amber/Green – to change the illumination colour to amber or green. • Dimmer – to change the brightness of the display. — Select “Auto” to dim the display only when you turn the interior lights on. — Select “on” to dim the display. — Select “off” to deactivate Dimmer. • Contrast – to adjust the contrast if the indications in the display are not recognizable because of the unit‘s installed position. •Voice guide* 1, 3 function for vocalized comments. — Select “Voice 1” to minimize the volume of the guide. — Select “Voice 2” to choose a louder volume than “Voice 1.” — Select “Voice 3” to maximize the volume of the guide. — Select “Voice off” to deactivate the Voice guide. • Beep – to turn the beep sounds on or off. • RM (Rotary Commander) – to change the operative direction of the controls of the rotary commander. — Select “norm” to use the rotary commander in the factory-set position. — Select “rev” when you mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column. • L.out (Line Output)* 2, 3 (page 22) • Loud (Loudness)* 1 – to enjoy bass and treble even at low volumes. The bass and treble will be reinforced. • LPF (Low Pass Filter)* 1, 3 •M.dspl (Motion Display) – to turn the motion display to 1, 2, or off. •English/Spanish* 1, 3 – to change the vocalized comments of the Voice guide to English or Spanish. •A. Scrl (Auto Scroll)* 1 (page 23)

Press (3) (SET UP) repeatedly until the desired item appears.

Each time you press (3) (SET UP), the item changes as follows: Clock n CT n D.Info*1 n Amber/Green n Dimmer n Contrast n Voice*1, 3 n Beep n RM n L.out*2, 3 n Loud*1 n LPF*1, 3 n M.dspl n English/Spanish*1, 3 n A.Scrl*1 *1 When the radio is off, or when no tape, CD, or MD is playing, this item will not appear. *2 When the optional equalizer preamplifier is not connected, this item will not appear. *3 XR-C8220R only

) to select the desired setting (Example: on or off). For the “Contrast” setting, pressing (5) (n ) makes the contrast higher, and pressing (2) (N ) makes the contrast lower.

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

Adjusting the frequency of the subwoofer(s)

(XR-C8220R only) To match the characteristics of the connected subwoofer(s), you can cut out the unwanted high and middle frequency signals entering the subwoofer(s). By setting the cut-off frequency, the subwoofer(s) will output only low frequency signals so you can get a clearer sound image.

Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio, tape, CD, or MD).

Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (SET UP) repeatedly until “LPF off” appears. continue to next page n

) or (2) (N ) repeatedly to select desired setting.

SET UP Each time you press (5) (n

) or (2) (N ), the cut-off frequency in the display changes as follows: LPF off ˜ LPF 80 Hz ˜ LPF 120 Hz

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

Adjusting the sound and frequency of the equalizer preamplifier (XR-C8220R only)

This unit can also control an optional equalizer preamplifier. This lets you add some effects to the sound field of the currently selected source. For details, refer to the instructions manual supplied with the equalizer preamplifier. Note If you connect the optional digital preamplifier XDP-210EQ, the voice guide function will not work.

Changing the line output level (XR-C8220R only)

You can change the line output level if you hear distortion or other noise. When the optional equalizer preamplifier is connected, you can set this function.

Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (SET UP) until “L.out” appears.

) to select the desired setting “L.out Hi” or “L.out Lo.”

With Optional Equipment

This unit can control a maximum of ten external CD/MD units in this configuration: CD unit – maximum of five MD unit – maximum of five Any combination up to ten will work. 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.

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

CD or MD. 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) during CD, CD TEXT, or MD playback, the item changes as follows:

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 above 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 21.)

You can labell CD and CD TEXT discs with a personalized name using the disc memo function, refer to “Labelling a CD” (page 27).

However, if you use personalized labells, they will always take priority over the original CD TEXT information when such information is displayed.

Automatically scrolling a disc name

— Auto Scroll If the disc name, artist name, or track name on a CD TEXT disc or MD exceeds 10 characters and the Auto Scroll function is on, the following information will be automatically scrolled. • 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) 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.

Elapsed playback time

During playback, press (SHIFT).

Press (3) (SET UP) repeatedly until

) to select “A.Scrl on.”

Track name*3 $ Clock $ FM1 station name*4

*1 If you have not labelled the disc or there is no disc name prerecorded on the MD, “NO D.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, “NO T.Name” appears in the display. *4 While the AF/TA function is activated.

To cancel Auto Scroll, select “A.Scrl off” in step 3 above.

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. Tip To manually scroll the long name of an MD or CD TEXT disc after activating the Auto Scroll function, press (SHIFT), then (2)(N) (manual scroll).

Locating a specific track

— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and release for each track you want to skip. To locate succeeding tracks To locate preceding tracks

Locating a specific point in a track

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play You can select: •Repeat 1 – to repeat a track. •Repeat 2 – to repeat a disc.

During playback, press (SHIFT).

Press (7) (REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. z Repeat 1

During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and hold. Release when you have found the desired point.

Repeat off Z Repeat Play starts.

Locating a disc by disc number

— Direct Disc Selection Press the number button that corresponds with the desired disc number. The desired disc in the current changer begins playback.

To return to normal playback mode, select

“Repeat off” in step 2 above.

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 all 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 (SHIFT).

Press (8) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. z Shuf 1

Shuf off Z Shuffle Play starts.

To return to normal playback mode, select

“Shuf off” in step 2 above.

Creating a programme

(XR-C8220R only) — Programme Memory (For a CD/MD unit with the programme memory function) You can play tracks in the order you want by making your own programme. You can select up to 24 tracks for a programme. You can store the programmes in memory.

When you finish entering tracks, press

(4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

• “**Wait**” appears in the display while the unit is reading the data, or when a disc has not been put into the unit. • “*Mem Full*” appears in the display when you try to enter more than 24 tracks into a programme.

During playback, press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

Playing the stored programme

Changing the disc order in the unit will not affect programme memory play.

DISC TRACK SET UP RLAY MODE

ENTER If you have labelled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press (4) (PLAY MODE) to display “P” above.

Press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “PGM off” appears.

Select the track you want.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD or MD.

) repeatedly until “PGM on” appears.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the unit.

3 Press (SHIFT), then press the number button to select the disc.

Programme Play starts.

5 Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down to select the track.

To return to normal playback mode, select

“PGM off” in step 2 above.

Press (6) (ENTER). continue to next page n

SET UP RLAY MODE ENTER

DISC SET UP RLAY MODE

TRACK ENTER To continue entering tracks, repeat steps

• If you press a number button during programme memory play, programme memory play is interrupted, and playback of the selected disc starts. • “NO Data” appears in the display if no track is stored in the programme. • If a track stored in the programme memory is not in the disc magazine, the track will be skipped. • When the disc magazine contains no tracks stored in the programme memory, or when the programme information has not been loaded yet, “Not ready” appears.

Erasing an entire programme

Press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

Adding tracks to a programme

Press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

DISC TRACK RLAY MODE ENTER If you have labelled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press (4) (PLAY MODE) to display “P” above.

) or (5) (n ) to select the track slot number where you want to insert a track. Track slot number

DISC TRACK RLAY MODE ENTER DISC

If you have labelled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press (4) (PLAY MODE) to display “P” above.

Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down to select the track you want to insert.

) repeatedly until “DEL” appears.

Press (6) (ENTER) to enter the track.

The current track in that slot number and the succeeding tracks shift down. To continue inserting tracks, repeat steps 2 through 4.

When you finish inserting tracks, press

(4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

RLAY MODE ENTER Press (6) (ENTER) for two seconds.

RLAY MODE ENTER The entire programme is erased.

When you finish erasing programmes, press (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

TRACK ENTER Erasing tracks in a programme

Press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

DISC TRACK RLAY MODE ENTER If you have labelled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press (4) (PLAY MODE) to display “P” above.

Labelling a CD — Disc Memo

(For a CD unit with the custom file function) You can label each disc with a personalized name. You can enter up to eight characters for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate the disc by name and select specific tracks for playback (page 29).

) or (5) (n ) to select the track you want to erase.

During CD playback, press (PTY/LIST) for two seconds.

DISC Track slot number

TRACK RLAY MODE ENTER The track currently registered in slot 6.

Press (6) (ENTER) for two seconds.

When you erase a track from a slot number, the succeeding tracks shift up to fill the gap.

DISC DISC If you rotate the dial counterclockwise, the characters appear in the reverse order.

If you want to put a blank space between characters, select “_” (underbar).

TRACK RLAY MODE ENTER

DISC TRACK SET UP RLAY MODE

) after locating the desired character. The flashing cursor moves to the next space.

To continue erasing tracks, repeat steps

When you finish erasing tracks, press (4)

(PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

Enter the characters.

1 Rotate the dial clockwise to select the desired characters. (A nB nC n··· Z n0 n1 n2 n ··· 9 n+ n– n* n/ n\ n> n< n. n_ )

DISC If you press (2) (N

), the flashing cursor moves to the left. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the entire name.

To return to normal CD playback mode, press (PTY/LIST) for two seconds.

To erase or correct a name enter “_” (under-bar) for each character.

Displaying the disc memo name

Press (DSPL) during CD or CD TEXT disc playback.

Erasing the disc memo

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD.

Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the CD unit.

Press (PTY/LIST) for two seconds.

Press (DSPL) for two seconds.

Rotate the dial to select the name you want to erase.

Press (6) (ENTER) for two seconds.

The name is erased. Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase other names.

Press (PTY/LIST) for two seconds.

The unit returns to normal CD playback mode.

DISC Each time you press (DSPL) during CD or

CD TEXT disc playback, the item changes as follows: $ Elapsed playback time $ Disc memo name $ Track name* $ Clock

* If you connect an optional CD unit with the

CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you playback a CD TEXT disc.

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 above 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 21.)

When the personalized labell is erased, the original CD TEXT information will appear in the display.

Locating a disc by name

— List-up (For a CD unit with the custom file function or MD unit) You can use this function for discs that have been assigned a custom name. For more information on disc names, refer to “Labelling a CD” (page 27).

During playback, press (PTY/LIST).

The name assigned to the current disc appears in the display.

Selecting specific tracks for playback

— Bank (For a CD unit with the custom file function) If you labell the disc, you can set the unit to skip or play the tracks of your choice.

During CD playback, press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

DISC TRACK DISC RLAY MODE Note

If you have not labelled the disc, the bank edit mode does not appear and the programme edit mode appears. To return to normal playback mode, press (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

When you assign a disc memo labell to a

CD TEXT disc, it takes priority over the original CD TEXT information.

Press (PTY/LIST) repeatedly until you find the desired disc.

Press (6) (ENTER) to play back the disc.

• After a disc name has been displayed for five seconds, the display goes back to normal playback mode. To turn off the display, press (DSPL). • The track names are not displayed during MD or CD TEXT disc playback. • If there are no discs in the magazine, “NO Disc” appears in the display. • If a disc has not been assigned a custom file, “********” appears in the display. • If the disc information has not been read by the unit, “?” appears in the display. To load the disc, first press the number button, then choose the disc that has not been loaded. • There are also some letters which cannot be displayed (during MD or CD TEXT disc playback).

Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down to select the track number you want to skip and press (6) (ENTER).

DISC TRACK RLAY MODE ENTER The indication changes from “Play” to

“Skip.” If you want to return to“Play,” press (6) (ENTER) again.

Repeat step 2 to set the “Play” or “Skip” for all the tracks.

Press (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

The unit returns to normal CD playback mode.

• You can set “Play” or “Skip” for up to 24 tracks. • You cannot set “Skip” for all the tracks on a CD.

Playing specific tracks only

You can select: •Bank on – to play the tracks with the “Play” setting. •Bank inv (Inverse) – to play the tracks with the “Skip” setting.

During playback, press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until

“Bank” appears. Press (5) (n ) to repeatedly until the desired setting appears. z Bank on

BANK RLAY MODE Playback starts from the track following the current one.

To return to normal playing mode, select

“Bank off“ in step 2 above.

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 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.

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.

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.

• Distorted cassettes and loose labells can cause problems when inserting or ejecting tapes. Remove or replace loose labells.

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

• 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 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 become entangled in the cassette deck mechanism.

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.

Dismounting the unit

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

Repeat step 1 on the left side.

The front cover is removed.

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.

Repeat step 3 on the right side.

Slide the unit out of the mounting.

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 any metal device.

Cassette player section Tape track Wow and flutter Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio

4-track 2-channel stereo

0.08 % (WRMS) 30 – 20,000 Hz

Dolby B NR Dolby NR off

FM Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz 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 0.7 % (stereo), 0.4 % (mono) Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz

531 – 1,602 kHz Aerial terminal External aerial connector Intermediate frequency 10.71 MHz/450 kHz Sensitivity

30 µV LW Tuning range

153 – 281 kHz Aerial terminal External aerial connector Intermediate frequency 10.71 MHz/450 kHz Sensitivity

50 µV Speaker outputs

(sure seal connectors) Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms Maximum power outputXR-C8220R: 45 W × 4 (at 4 ohms) XR-C7220R: 40 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

Subwoofer output (XR-C8220R only) (1) Power aerial relay control lead Power amplifier control lead Telephone ATT control lead Illumination control lead Tone controls Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz Power requirements 12 V DC car battery (negative ground) Dimensions Approx. 178× 50 × 180 mm (w/h/d) Mounting dimensions Approx. 182× 53 × 160 mm (w/h/d) Mass Approx. 1.5 kg Supplied accessories Rotary commander (1) Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Front panel case (1) Optional accessories Wireless remote RM-X47 BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord) RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) Optional equipment CD changer (10 discs) CDX-828, CDX-727 MD changer (6 discs) MDX-65 Other CD/MD changers with the Sony-BUS system Source selector XA-C30 XR-C8220R: Digital equalizer preamplifier

XDP-210EQ 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.

•Cancel the ATT function.

•Set the fader control to the centre position for two-speaker systems. •Rotate the dial in a clockwise direction 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. nStore again into the memory.

Indications do not appear in the Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See display.

“Cleaning the connectors” (page 32) for details.

The sound is distorted.

Contamination of the tape head. n 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). • The SEEK/AMS control was pushed up immediately before the following track. • The SEEK/AMS control was pushed down 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.

Preset tuning is not possible.

• Memorize the correct frequency.

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

Automatic tuning is not possible.

The broadcast signal is too weak. nUse manual tuning.

The “ST” indication flashes.

•Tune in the frequency accurately.

•The broadcast signal is too weak. nSet to the Mono mode (page 11).

The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.

The station is non-TP or has a weak signal. nPress (AF/TA) repeatedly until “AF TA off” appears.

No traffic announcements.

•The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements despite being TP. nTune to another station.

PTY displays “NONE.”

The station does not specify the programme type.

Error displays (when an optional CD/MD unit is connected)

The following indications will flash for about five seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard. Display

The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD/MD unit.

Insert the disc magazine in the CD/

No disc is inserted in the CD/MD unit. Insert discs in the CD/MD unit.

A CD/MD cannot play because of some problem.

Insert another CD/MD.

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

No tracks have been recorded on an

Play an MD with tracks recorded on it.

The CD/MD unit cannot be operated because of some problem.

Press the reset button of the unit.

The lid of the MD unit is open or MDs are not inserted properly.

Close the lid or insert the MDs properly.

The ambient temperature is more than

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.

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