XR-C750RDS - Car stereo SONY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL XR-C750RDS SONY

FM/MW/LW Cassette Car Stereo

Operating Instructions EN

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

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Cassette Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features by using either a rotary remote or a wireless remote.

In addition to the tape playback and radio operations, you can expand your system by connecting an optional CD/MD changer. If you connect an optional CD changer with the CD-TEXT function, the CD-TEXT information will appear in the display when you playback a CD-TEXT disc.*

• 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.

There are several differences between the XR-C850RW/C850RDS and XR-C750RDS.

• The XR-C850RW/C850RDS has the Dolby B and C NR systems, but the XR-C750RDS has only the Dolby B NR system.
• The XR-C850RW/C850RDS can record eight minutes of Traffic Information Replay (TIR) announcements while the XR-C750RDS can record only four minutes worth.
• The XR-C850RW/C850RDS has three subwoofer cut-off frequencies to choose from, and you can connect and control an optional DSP unit.

Table of contents

This Unit Only

Getting Started

Resetting the unit 4
Detaching the front panel 4
Preparing the rotary remote 5
Setting the clock 5

Cassette Player

Listening to a tape 6
Playing tracks repeatedly -Repeat Play 6
Playing a tape in various modes 7

Radio

Memorising stations automatically - Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 7
Memorising only the desired stations. 8
Receiving the memorised stations 8

RDS

Overview of the RDS function 9
Displaying the station name. 9
Re-tuning the same programme automatically - Alternative Frequencies (AF) 9
Listening to traffic announcements 10
Preseting the RDS stations with the AF and TA data 11
Recording the traffic announcements — Traffic Information Replay (TIR) 11
Locating a station by programme type 12
Setting the clock automatically 13

Other Functions

Using the rotary remote 13
Adjusting the sound characteristics 14
Muting the sound. 14
Changing the sound and display settings.... 14
Adjusting the volume of the subwoofer(s) (XR-C850RW/ C850RDS only) 15

With Optional Equipment

CD/MD Changer

Playing a CD or MD 16
Scanning the tracks - Intro Scan 17
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play 17
Playing tracks in random order Shuffle Play 17
Creating a programme -Programme Memory 17
Labeling a CD — Disc Memo/Custom File 19
Locating a disc by name -List-up 20
Selecting the specific tracks for playback Bank/Custom File 20

DSP (XDP-U50D) XR-C850RW/C850RDS only

Selecting the surround menu 21
Storing the surround effect onto the CDs -DSP Custom File 22
Selecting the listening position 22
Adjusting the fader (FAD) 23
Adjusting the volume of the subwoofer(s) 23
Adjusting the volume of the bass and treble 24
Listening to each programme source in its registered surround menu
— Source Sound Memory (SSM) 25
Changing the line output level 25

Additional Information

Precautions 25
Maintenance 26
Dismounting the unit 27
Location of controls 28
Specifications 30
Troubleshooting guide 31
Index 33

Resetting the unit

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

Press the reset button with a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen.

Front panel detached

Note

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

Detaching the front panel

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

1 Press OFF.

2 Press to open up the front panel, then pull it off towards you.

Notes

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

Attaching the front panel

Align the front panel with the unit, and push in.

Notes

• Be sure not to attach the front panel upside down.
• Do not press the front panel hard against the unit when attaching it. Press it lightly against the unit.
• Do not press hard or put excessive pressure on the display windows of the front panel.
• Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight, 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 where there may be a considerable rise in temperature.

Caution alarm

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 position).

TIR indicator

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 ④ position).

For more information on the TIR function, refer to "Recording the traffic announcements" (page 11).

Preparing the rotary remote

When you mount the rotary remote, attach the label in the illustration below.

Setting the clock

The clock has a 24-hour digital indication.

Example: Set the clock to 10:08

1 Press SHIFT, then press ② (SET UP).

Press (4)()

The hour digit flashes.

Set the hour.

to go backward

to go forward

Press (4)()

The minute digits flash.

4 Set the minute.

to go backward

to go forward

2 Press SHIFT.

The clock starts.

Note

If the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is set to the ⑥ position, turn the power on first, then set the clock. To turn the power on, press (SOURCE).

Cassette Player

Listening to a tape

1 Press and insert a cassette.

Playback starts automatically.

2 Close the front panel.

If a cassette is already inserted, press

SOURCE until "FWD" or "REV" appears to start playback.

The side facing up is being played.

The side facing down is being played.

Tips

To change the tape transport direction, press MODE) (▶).
- "Metal" appears in the display when you insert a metal or CrO_2 tape (Auto Metal function).

To	Press
Stop playback	OFF
Eject the cassette	OPEN then ▲

Fast-winding the tape

During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) for one second.

Fast-forward

Rewind

Locating the beginning of a track

Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

You can skip up to nine tracks at one time.

During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily.

To locate succeeding tracks

To locate preceding 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.

Changing the displayed item

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

• While the AF/TA function is activated.

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat play

You can repeat play the current track.

1 During playback press SHIFT.

Every time you press , only the items you can select light up.

2 Press (REP).

Repeat play starts.

To go back to the normal playback mode, press ⑥ again.

3 Press SHIFT.

To start playback while fast-forwarding or rewinding, press MODE)

Playing a tape in various modes

You can play the tape in various modes:

• Intro (Intro Scan) lets you play the first 10 seconds of all the tracks.
• NR (Dolby NR) lets you select the Dolby NR B or C*system.

• ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) turns on the tuner automatically while fast-winding the tape.
  B.Skip (Blank Skip) skips blanks longer than eight seconds.

• Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. "DOLBY" and the double-D symbol □□ are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

** XR-C850RW/C850RDS only.

1 Press SHIFT, then press 3 (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until the desired play mode appears.

Each time you press ③ , the item changes as follows:

Intro NR ATA B.Skip

2 Press 4 () to select the desired play mode setting (for example: on, NR B, or NR C).

Playback starts.

3 Press SHIFT.

To go back to the normal playback mode, select "off" in step 2 above.

Radio

Memorising stations automatically

Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals and memorises them. You can store up to 10 stations on each band (FM 1, FM 2, 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:

Tape Tuner

2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the desired band.

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

3 Press SHIFT, then press 3 (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until "B.T.M" appears.

4 Press (4) (→) until "B.T.M" flashes. The unit stores stations in the order of their frequencies on the number buttons.

A beep sounds and the setting is stored.

5 Press SHIFT.

Notes

• The unit does not store stations with weak signals. If only a few stations are received, some number buttons remain empty.
• When a preset number is indicated in the display, the unit starts storing stations from the one currently displayed.

Memorising only the desired stations

You can store up to 10 stations on each band (20 for FM 1 and FM 2, 10 for MW or LW) in the order of your choice.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the desired band.
3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune in the station you want to store on the number button.
4 Keep the desired number button (1 to 10) pressed until "MEM" appears in the display.

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

If you cannot tune in a preset station

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

Scanning stops when 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 (SHIFT), then press 3 (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until "Local" (local seek mode) appears. Then press 4 () to select "Local on." Press SHIFT.

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 down either side of (SEEK/AMS) for a few seconds until the desired frequency appears (manual tuning).

If FM stereo reception is poor — Monaural Mode

1 Press SHIFT, then press 3 (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until "Mono" appears.
2 Press (4) () repeatedly until "Mono on" appears.

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

3 Press (SHIFT).

To go back to the normal mode, select "Mono off" in step 2 above.

Changing the displayed item

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

Station name Clock

Overview of the RDS function

The 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: re-tuning 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 station currently received lights up in the display.

Select an FM station.

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

FM1

BBC 1 FM

Note

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

Changing the displayed item

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

Frequency

Clock

Station name

Note

"NO Name" appears if the received station does not transmit RDS data.

Re-tuning the same programme automatically

Alternative Frequencies (AF)

The Alternative Frequencies (AF) function automatically selects and re-tunes 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 re-tune the station manually.

1 Select an FM station.
2 Press / TA 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 / TA repeatedly until "AF TA off" appears.

Changing the displayed item

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

• Select this to turn on both the AF and TA functions.

Notes

• "NO AF" and the station name flash alternately, if 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 (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 originally 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 Press (SHIFT), then press ③ (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until "REG" appears.
2 Press (4) () repeatedly until "REG off" appears.
3 Press SHIFT. Note that selecting "REG off" might cause the unit to switch to another regional station within the same network.

To go back to the regional on setting, select "REG on" in step 2 above.

Note

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

Local link function (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.

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 though you are listening to other programme sources.

Press / 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 traffic announcements broadcast by other stations in the same network.

To cancel the current traffic announcement

Press AF/TA momentarily.

To cancel all traffic announcements, turn off the function by pressing / TA until "AF TA off" appears.

Preseting 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 be automatically switched to the announcement. 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 what you are listening to at the time.

Presetting the RDS stations with the AF and TA data

When you preset the 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 each preset station, or the same setting for all preset stations.

Presetting the same setting for all preset stations

1 Select an FM band.
2 Press / 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.
3 Press SHIFT, then press ③ (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until "B.T.M" appears.
4 Press (四) () until "B.T.M" flashes.
5 Press SHIFT.

Presetting different settings for each preset station

1 Select an FM band, and tune in the desired station.
2 Press ( / TA) repeatedly to select either "AF ON," "TA ON" or "AF TA ON" (for both AF and TA functions).
3 Press the desired number button for two seconds until "MEM" appears. Repeat from step 1 for presetting 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 on/off the AF or TA function.

Recording the traffic announcements

—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 eight minutes (XR-C850RW/ C850RDS), or four minutes (XR-C750RDS), 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

1 Press TIR for two seconds until "TIR" lights up in the display.
2 Press (4) repeatedly until "TIR on" appears.

3 Press TIR repeatedly until the time indication appears.

Set the hour by rotating the dial.

Press (4) (→) until the minute digits flash.

Set the minute by rotating the dial.

4 Press TIR.
5 Select the desired station by pressing the preset number button or either side of (SEEK/AMS).

6 Press TIR for two seconds to return to the original display. lights up.

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, ② 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 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.

Playing back the recorded traffic announcements

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

1 Press TIR.

The latest traffic announcement is played back. To listen to the previous ones, press TIR or the ^+ side of SEEK/AMS

To replay the announcements, press the - side of (SEEK/AMS).

"No Data" appears if no traffic announcements were recorded.

2 Press TIR to go back to the original programme.

Locating a station by programme type

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

Note

If you are in a country or regions where EON data is not transmitted, you can use this function only for the stations you have tuned in once.

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
Middle of the Road Music	M.O.R. 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 can not use this function in some countries where no PTY (Programme Type selection) data is available.

Press (PTY/LIST) during FM reception until "PTY" appears.

PTY

INFO

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 (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.

PTY

SPORT

3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS).

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 flash for five seconds if the unit cannot find the programme type. It then returns to the previous station.

Setting the clock automatically

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

1 Press SHIFT, then press 2 (SET UP) repeatedly until "CT" appears.

2 Press (4) () repeatedly until "CT on" appears.

The clock is set.

3 Press SHIFT to return to the normal display.

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.

Other Functions

Using the rotary remote

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

You can control the optional CD and MD changer with the rotary remote.

By pressing the button (the SOURCE button)

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

Tuner CD MD Tape

Pressing MODE changes the operation in the following ways

the tape transport direction
the band: FM1 FM2 MW LW
- the CD changer: CD1 CD2
the MD changer: MD1 MD2

Tip

You can turn on this unit by pressing (SOURCE) on the rotary remote.

By rotating the control (the SEEK/AMS control)

Rotate the control momentarily and release it to:

• Locate the beginnings of the tracks on the tape. Rotate and hold the control, and release it to fast-wind the tape. To playback, rotate and hold the control again, and release it.

• Locate a specific track on a disc. Rotate and hold the control until you locate the specific point in a track, then release it to start playback.

• Tune in stations automatically. Rotate and hold the control to tune in the specific station.

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

Push in and rotate the control to:

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

Other operations

Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume.

Changing the operative direction

The operative direction of controls is factory preset as in the illustration below.

To increase

If you need to mount the rotary remote on the right of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction of the controls.

Press (SOUND) two seconds while pushing the VOL control.

Tip

You can change the operative direction of controls with the unit, refer to "Changing the sound and display settings" (page 15).

Adjusting the sound characteristics

You can adjust the subwoofer volume*, bass, treble, balance and fader.

Each source can store the sub output, bass and treble level respectively.

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

VOL (volume) SUB* (subwoofer volume) BAS (bass) TRE (treble) BAL (balance) FAD (fader)

• XR-C850RW/C850RDS only.

2 Adjust the selected item by rotating the dial.

Adjust within three seconds after selection. (After three seconds, the dial works as the volume control dial.)

Muting the sound

The unit decreases the volume automatically when a telephone call is received (Telephonemute function).

Changing the sound and display settings

You can set:

Clock (page 5)
- CT (Clock Time) (page 13)
D. Info (Dual Information) to display the clock and the play mode at the same time (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 lights on.

• Select "on" to dim the display.

• Contrast to adjust the contrast if the indications in the display are not recognizable because of the unit's installed position.

• Beep to turn on or off the beeps.
• RM (Rotary Remote) to change the operative direction of the controls of the rotary remote.
• Select "norm" to use the rotary remote in the factory preset position.
• Select "rev" when you mount the rotary remote on the right side of the steering column.
• Loud (Loudness) to enjoy bass and treble even at low volume. The bass and treble will be reinforced.
  LPF (Low Pass Filter)
  A. Scrl (page 16)
• Disc MEMO/TEXT name (Disc memo/CD-TEXT name) to set the priority display item when you connect an optional CD changer with the CD-TEXT and disc memo function.

Note

The displayed item will differ depending on the source.

1 Press SHIFT, then press ② (SET UP).
2 Press (2) (SET UP) repeatedly until the desired setting mode appears.

Each time you press (2) (SET UP), the item changes as follows:

Clock CT D.Info Amber/Green Dimmer Contrast Beep RM Loud LPF A.ScrI Disc MEMO/TEXT name

3 Press ④ () to select the desired setting (for example: "on" or "off"). For the "Contrast" setting, pressing ④ () makes the contrast higher, and pressing ① () makes the contrast lower.
4 Press SHIFT. When the mode setting is complete, the normal playback mode appears.

Adjusting the frequency of the subwoofer(s)

(XR-C850RW/C850RDS 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.

1 Press SOURCE to select a source (radio, tape, CD, or MD).
2 Press SHIFT, then press ② (SET UP) repeatedly until "LPF" appears.
3 Press (4)() or (1)() repeatedly to select desired setting.

Each time you press (4) () or (1) () , the cut-off frequency in the display changes as follows:

LPF 120 Hz LPF 80 Hz LPF off

4 Press SHIFT. When the frequency setting is complete, the display goes back to the normal playback mode.

With Optional Equipment CD/MD Changer

If you connect an optional CD changer with the CD-TEXT function, the CD-TEXT information will appear in the display when you playback a CD-TEXT disc.

Playing a CD or MD

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the CD or MD.
2 Press MODE until the desired changer indication appears in the display. CD/MD playback starts.

Changing the displayed item

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

• If you have not labeled the CD 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.

You can label a personalized name for CDs and CD-TEXT discs with the disc memo function, refer to "Labeling a CD" (page 19).

Tip

If the name of the CD-TEXT disc or MD is too long, you can scroll it across the display by pressing (SHIFT), then (1) .

Automatically scrolling a disc name — Auto Scroll

If the disc name/artist name or track name on a CD-TEXT or MD disc exceeds 10 characters and the Auto Scroll function is on, automatically scrolls on 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).
• The disc or track name appears depending on the setting when you press SOURCE to select an MD or CD-TEXT disc.

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

1 Press SHIFT, then press 2 (SET UP) repeatedly until "A. ScrI" appears.
2 Press ④ () to select "A. Scll on."
3 Press SHIFT.

To cancel Auto Scroll, select "A. Srl off" in step 2 above.

Note

For some CD-TEXT discs with extremely many characters, the following cases may happen:

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

Displaying the recording date of the currently selected MD

Press DSPL for two seconds during MD playback.

The recording date of the track is displayed for about three seconds.

Locating a specific track

Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) once for each track you wish to skip.

To locate succeeding tracks

To locate preceding tracks

Locating a specific point in a track - Manual Search

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

To search forward

To search backward

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 currently selected changer begins playback.

Scanning the tracks

— Intro Scan

You can play the first 10 seconds of all the tracks on the current disc.

1 During playback, press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until "Intro" appears.
2 Press (4)() repeatedly until "Intro on" appears. Intro Scan starts.
3 Press SHIFT.

To go back to the normal playback mode, select "Intro off" in step 2 above.

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

You can select:

• Repeat 1 to repeat a track.
• Repeat 2 to repeat a disc.
• Repeat 3 to repeat all the discs in the current changer when you connect two or more changers.

1 During playback, press SHIFT, then press ⑥ (REP) repeatedly until "Repeat" appears.
2 Press (6) (REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Repeat play starts.

3 Press SHIFT.

To go back to the 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 the tracks in the current changer in random order.
• Shuf 3 to play all the tracks in random order when you connect two or more changers.

1 During playback, press (SHIFT), then press (7) (SHUF) repeatedly until "Shuf" appears.
2 Press (7) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Shuffle play starts.

3 Press SHIFT.

To go back to the normal playback mode, select "Shuf off" in step 2 above.

Creating a programme

Programme Memory (CD/MD changer with programme memory function)

You can play tracks in the order you want by making your own programme. You can make two programmes: Programme 1 and Programme 2. You can select up to 12 tracks for each programme. You can store the programmes in memory.

1 Press SHIFT, then press ③ (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

Programme edit mode

"P1" shows Programme 1 is selected.

If you have labeled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press ③ (PLAY MODE) to display "P1" above.

To select Programme 2, press (4) () repeatedly until "P2" appears.

2 Select the track you want.

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the CD or MD.
Press MODE repeatedly to select the changer.
3 Press SHIFT, then press the number button to select the disc.
4 Press SHIFT
Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select the track.

3 Press (5) (ENTER) momentarily.

4 To continue entering tracks, repeat steps 2 and 3.
5 When you finish entering tracks, press ③ (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.
6 Press SHIFT.

Notes

• "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 12 tracks into a programme.

Playing the stored programme

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

You can select:

• PGM 1 to play Programme 1.
• PGM 2 to play Programme 2.
• PGM 1+2 to play Programmes 1 and 2.

1 Press SHIFT.
2 Press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until "PGM" appears.
3 Press (4) repeatedly until the desired programme appears.

Programme play starts.

Programme 1 Playback

Programme 2 Playback

Programmes 1 and 2 Playback

NormalPlayback

4 Press SHIFT.

To go back to the normal playback mode, select "PGM off" in step 3 above.

Notes

• 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 into the programme memory is not in the disc magazine, the track will be skipped.
• When the disc magazine contains not a single track stored into the programme memory, or when the programme information has not been loaded yet, "Not Ready" appears.

Erasing the entire programme

1 Press SHIFT, then press 3 (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

If you have labeled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press ③ (PLAY MODE) to display "P1" above.

2 Press (1) (--) repeatedly until "DEL" appears.

To erase Programme 2, press (4)() repeatedly until "P2" appears.

3 Press ⑤ (ENTER) for two seconds.

The entire programme is erased.

4 When you finish erasing programmes, press ③ (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.
5 Press SHIFT.

Adding tracks to the programme

1 Press SHIFT, then press 3 (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

If you have labeled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press ③ (PLAY MODE) to display "P1" above.

To select Programme 2, press (4) ( ) repeatedly until "P2" appears.

2 Press ① (←) or ④ (→) to select the track slot number where you want to insert a track.

3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select the track you want to insert.
4 Press (5) (ENTER) momentarily 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.

Note
Once all 12 slots have been filled, " Mem full" appears in the display, and you cannot insert tracks.
5 When you finish inserting tracks, press ③ (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.
6 Press SHIFT.

Erasing the tracks in the programme

1 Press SHIFT, then press 3 (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

If you have labeled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press ③ (PLAY MODE) to display "P1" above.

To select Programme 2, press ④ () repeatedly until "P2" appears.

2 Press ① () or ④ () to select the track you want to erase.

The track currently registered in slot 6 of Programme 1.

3 Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds.

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

4 To continue erasing tracks, repeat steps 2 and 3.

5 When you finish erasing tracks, press (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.
6 Press SHIFT.

Labeling a CD

— Disc Memo/Custom File (CD changer with custom file function)

You can label each disc with a personalized name. You can enter up to 8 characters for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate a disc by name (page 20) and select the specific tracks for playback (page 20).

1 Play the CD and press (PTY/LIST) for two seconds.

2 Enter the characters.

Rotate the dial clockwise direction to select the desired characters.

$$ \begin{array}{l} (\mathsf {A} \to \mathsf {B} \to \mathsf {C} \to \dots \mathsf {Z} \to 0 \to 1 \to 2 \to \ \dots 9 \to + \to - \to^ {*} \to / \to \backslash \to > \to < \ \to . \to_ {-}) \end{array} $$

If you rotate the dial counterclockwise, the characters appear in reverse order. If you want to put a blank space between characters, select "_" (underbar).

Press (4) (→) after locating the desired character.

The flashing cursor moves to the next space.

If you press 1 () , the flashing cursor moves to the left.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the entire name.

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

Tip

To erase/correct a name, enter " _ " (under-bar) for each character.

Displaying the disc memo

During playback, press DSPL.

CD1

DISC NAME

4 SCHUBERT

Each time you press DSPL during CD playback, the item changes as follows:

→ Elapsed playback time → Disc name*1

Clock Track name*2

*1 When you connect an optional CD changer with the CD-TEXT function, the personalized label or the CD-TEXT disc name appears. See below to change the display.

• To change the displayed item press 4 () .
• To change the display using Display settings (page 15).

The display item will change depending on the setting as follows.

Type of disc	Priority display setting	Actual display
A	D.MEMO	Disc memo
	CD-TEXT	CD-TEXT information
B	D.MEMO	Disc memo
	CD-TEXT
C	D.MEMO	CD-TEXT information
	CD-TEXT
D	D.MEMO	NO D. Name
	CD-TEXT

A: CD-TEXT disc with disc memo
B: Normal CD with disc memo
C: CD-TEXT disc without disc memo
D: Normal CD without disc memo

*2 If you connect an optional CD changer with the CD-TEXT function, the CD-TEXT information will appear on the display when you playback a CD-TEXT disc.

Erasing the disc memo

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD.
2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the CD changer.
3 Press PTY/LIST for two seconds.
4 Press DSPL for two seconds. "Delete" and the disc memo appear in the display.
5 Rotate the dial to select the name you want to erase.
6 Press ⑤ (ENTER) for two seconds. The name is erased. Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase other names.
7 Press PTY/LIST for two seconds. The unit returns to the normal CD playback mode.

Locating a disc by name

List-up (CD changer with custom file function or MD changer)

You can use this function for the discs that have been assigned a personalized name. For more information on disc names, refer to "Labeling a CD" (page 19).

1 Press PTY/LIST momentarily. The names assigned to the disc currently playing and the next disc to be played appear in the display. The name assigned to currently playing disc is flashing.

LST

4 SCHUBERT

ENTER

If you add disc memo labels to a CD-TEXT disc, the display setting you make will determine which information is displayed. If the disc has only one set of information (either CD-TEXT or disc memo labels), that information will be displayed regardless of the display setting you make.

2 Press PTY/LIST repeatedly until you find the desired disc.
3 Press (5) (ENTER) to play back the disc.

Notes

• To go back to the normal display, press DSPL. Once a disc name has been displayed for five seconds, the display goes back to the normal playback mode.
• The track names are not displayed during MD 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 a number button, then choose a disc that has not been loaded.
• The information appears only in upper cases. There are also some letters which cannot be displayed (during MD playback).

Selecting the specific tracks for playback

Bank/Custom File (CD changer with custom file function)

If you label the disc, you can set the unit to skip tracks and play only the tracks you want.

1 Start playing the disc and press SHIFT. Then press ③ (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

Note

If you have not labeled the disc, the bank edit mode does not appear and the program edit mode appears. To go back to the normal playback mode, press ③ (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

2 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select the track number you want to skip and press ⑤ (ENTER).

The indication changes from "Play" to "Skip." If you want to return to "Play," press ⑤ (ENTER) again.

3 Repeat step 2 to set the "Play" or "Skip" mode on all the tracks.
4 Press ③ (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.
5 Press SHIFT.

Notes

• You can set the "Play" and "Skip" modes on up to 24 tracks.
• You cannot set the "Skip" mode on all the tracks.

Playing the 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.

1 During playback, press (SHIFT), then press ③ (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until "Bank" appears.
2 Press ④ () repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Playback starts from the track following the current one.

3 Press SHIFT.

To go back to the normal playback mode, select "Bank off" in step 2 above.

DSP

With the optional XDP-U50D connected (XR-C850RW/C850RDS only)

The optional XDP-U50D lets you add some effects to the sound field of the currently selected source.

Selecting a surround menu

You can select a desired surround menu to best fit the audio source. The following menu can simulate different sound fields and enhance the sound so you can feel as if you are at a live concert.

Surround menu

HALL	Concert hall
JAZZ	Jazz club
DISCO	Disco with thick walls
THEATER	Movie theatre
PARK	Big open space
LIVE	Live concert
OPERA	Opera house
CHURCH	Church/chapel with a lot of reverberation
STADIUM	Open-air concert in a stadium
CELLAR	Cellar with a lot of reverberation
DEFEAT	Normal sound without any DSP effects

1 Press SOURCE to select a source (radio, tape, CD, or MD).
2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until "SUR" appears.

3 Rotate the dial to select the desired surround menu.

The surround menu appears in the order shown above.

After three seconds, the display goes back to the normal playback mode.

Adjusting the effect level

1 Press SOURCE to select a source (radio, tape, CD, or MD).
2 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.

3 Rotate the dial to select the desired surround menu.

4 Press (四) () .

5 Rotate the dial to adjust the level. You can adjust the level from 0 to 100% . Increase the level to enjoy more enhanced effects.

6 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.

Storing the surround effect onto the CDs

Digital Signal Processor (DSP) Custom File (CD changer with custom file function)

Once you have registered the desired surround menu onto the discs, you can enjoy the same surround menu every time you play them. (Only when you have labeled the disc with the Custom File function.)

1 Press (PTY/LIST) for two seconds.
2 Press PTY/LIST until the surround menu appears.

DSP Custom File mode

3 Rotate the dial to select the desired surround menu.
4 Press PTY/LIST for two seconds. When the effect setting complete, the display goes back to the normal playback mode.

Playing the disc with the stored surround menu

1 Press SHIFT, then press 3 (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until "D.File" appears.
2 Press (4) () to select "D. File on." After five seconds, the display goes back to the normal playback mode.

3 Press SHIFT.

To cancel playback of the disc with a stored surround menu, select "D. File off" in step 2 above.

Changing the stored surround effect

Play the disc whose surround effect you want to change, and follow the steps in "Storing the surround effect for CDs."

Erasing the stored surround effect

Select "DEFEAT" in step 3 of "Storing the surround effect onto CDs."

Selecting the listening position

You can set the time for the sound to reach the listeners from the speakers.

The unit can simulate a natural sound field so that you can feel as if you are in the centre of the sound field wherever you sit in the car.

Display window	Centre of sound field
LP1	Normal setting (① + ② + ③)
All
LP2	Front part (① + ②)
Front
LP3	Right front (②)
Front R
LP4	Left front (①)
Front L
LP5	Rear part (③)
Rear

1 Press (SOUND) momentarily until "LP1" appears.

LP1

ALL

2 Rotate the dial to select the desired listening position.

The listening positions appear in the order shown above.

After three seconds, the display goes back to the normal playback mode.

Adjusting the listening position

1 Press SOUND for two seconds.
2 Rotate the dial to select the desired listening position.
3 Press (4)()

4 Rotate the dial to adjust the centre of the sound field to the left or right. Then set the centre of the sound field.

Centre moves to the L (left)

Centre moves to the R (right)

5 Press (4)()

6 Rotate the dial to adjust the centre of the sound field to the front or rear.

Centre moves to the R (rear)

Centre moves to the F (front)

7 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.

When the effect setting is complete, the normal playback mode display appears.

Adjusting the fader (FAD)

Normally, with the DSP mode on, the volume of the output sound from the rear speakers is lowered automatically to improve the efficiency of the listening position setting. If you want to raise the rear speaker volume, adjust the fader.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Selecting a surround menu" (page 21).
2 Press (SOUND) momentarily until "FAD" appears.
3 Rotate the dial to adjust the fader.

Decreases the front speaker volume

Increases front speaker volume

After three seconds, the display goes back to the normal playback mode.

Adjusting the volume of the subwoofer(s)

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio, tape, CD, or MD).
2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until "SUB" appears.
3 Rotate the dial to adjust the volume. After three seconds, the display goes back to the normal playback mode.

Adjusting the frequency of the subwoofer(s)

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 (see the diagram below), the subwoofer(s) will output only low frequency signals so you can get a clearer sound image.

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio, tape, CD, or MD).
2 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.
3 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until "SUB" appears.

4 Rotate the dial to select the desired cutoff frequency.
The cut-off frequency in the display changes.
5 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.
When the frequency setting is complete, the display goes back to the normal playback mode.

Adjusting the volume of the bass and treble

You can adjust the volume of the bass and treble to best fit the acoustic characteristics inside your car.

1 Press (SOURCE) to source a source (radio, tape, CD, or MD).
2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until "BAS" or "TRE" appears.
3 Rotate the dial to adjust the volume.

After three seconds, the display goes back to the normal playback mode.

Adjusting the turn-over frequency

You can adjust the bass and treble turn-over frequencies.

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio, tape, CD, or MD).
2 Press SOUND for two seconds.
3 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until "BAS" or "TRE" appears.

Bass adjusting mode

Treble adjusting mode

4 Rotate the dial to select the turn-over frequency.

The turn-over frequency changes as follows:

Bass:

$$ 1 9 8 \mathrm {H z} \rightarrow 2 5 0 \mathrm {H z} \rightarrow 3 1 4 \mathrm {H z} ^ {*} \rightarrow 3 9 6 \mathrm {H z} $$

Treble:

$$ 2. 0 \mathrm {k H z} \rightarrow 3. 1 \mathrm {k H z} ^ {*} \rightarrow 4. 0 \mathrm {k H z} \rightarrow 5. 0 \mathrm {k H z} $$

• Factory-set frequency

5 Press (SOUND) for two seconds. The display goes back to the normal playback mode.

Listening to each programme source in its registered surround menu

Source Sound Memory (SSM)

You can always listen to the same source with the same surround menu even after changing the programme source or turning the unit off and on again.

Changing the line output level

You can change the line output level when you want to adjust the level of the spectrum analyser or when the sound is distorted.

1 Press SHIFT, then press 2 (SET UP) until "L.out" appears.
2 Press (4) () to select the desired setting (-10 dB or -16 dB).
3 Press SHIFT.

Additional Information

Precautions

• If your car was parked in direct sunlight resulting in a considerable rise in temperature inside the car, allow the unit to cool off before operating it.
• If no power is being supplied to the unit, check the connections first. If everything is in order, check the fuse.
• If no sound comes from the speakers of a two-speaker system, set the fader control to the centre position.
• If your car is equipped with a power aerial, note that it will extend automatically while the tuner function is selected.

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 do not remove sugar from the tape heads.

Notes on cassette deck tape head

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

Cassette care

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

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

Cassettes longer than 90 minutes

The use of cassettes longer than 90 minutes is not recommended except for long continuous play. The tapes used for these cassettes are very thin and tend to be stretched easily. Frequent playing and stopping of these tapes may cause them to be pulled into the cassette deck mechanism.

Maintenance

Fuse replacement

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

Warning

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

Cleaning the connectors

The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. 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.

Main unit

Back of the front panel

Dismounting the unit

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

Location of controls

Refer to the pages for details.

SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music Sensor/manual search) button 6,8,9, 11,12,16,17,18,21
2 MODE (band select, changer select, tape transport direction) button 6, 7, 8, 16, 17
3 SOURCE (source select) button 5, 6, 7, 8, 14, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4 SOUND button 14, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
5 Display window
6 TIR button 11, 12
7 (eject) button (located on the front of the unit hidden by the front panel) 6
DSPL button (display mode change)
button 6, 8, 9, 16, 20
9 OPEN button 4,6,26
10 PTY/List button PTY 12, 13 Disc Memo 19 DSP Custom File 22 List-up 20
11 OFF button 4,6
Reset button (located on the front of the unit hidden by the front panel) 4

13 Dial (volume/sub woofer volume/bass/ treble/balance/fader control) 5, 14, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24
14 SHIFT button BTM7,11 SETUP5,7,13,14,15,16,25 PLAYMODE7,8,10,17,18,19,20 21,22
15 During radio reception: Preset number buttons 8

During CD/MD playback: Direct disc selection buttons 16

16 POWER SELECT switch (located on the bottom of the unit) See "POWER SELECT switch" in the Installation/Connections manual.
17 LINE-OUT/IN SELECT switch (located on the bottom of the unit) (XR-C850RW/C850RDS only) See "LINE-OUT/IN SELECT switch" in the Installation/Connections manual.
18 Receptor for wireless remote
19 AF/TA button 9, 10, 11

Optional wireless remote (RM-X41)

Buttons with the same functions as those on this unit.

1 OFF button
2 MODE button
3 SOURCE button
4 SEEK/AMS button

You cannot do manual search and manual tuning with the remote commander.

5 PRESET/DISC button
6 MUTE button

7 buttons
DSPL button
9 SOUND button

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.

Specifications

Cassette player section

Tape track 4-track 2-channel stereo

Wow and flutter 0.08% (WRMS)

Frequency response 30 - 20,000Hz

Signal-to-noise ratio

Cassette type	Dolby B NR	Dolby C* NR	Dolby NR off
TYPE II, III, IV	67 dB	73 dB	61 dB
TYPE I	64 dB	70 dB	58 dB

• XR-C850RW/C850RDS only

Tuner section

FM

Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz

Aerial terminal External aerial connector

Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz

Usable sensitivity 9 dBf

Selectivity 75 dB at 400kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio 65 dB (stereo),

68 dB (mono)

Harmonic distortion at 1kHz

0.5% (stereo),

0.3% (mono)

Separation 35 dB at 1kHz

Frequency response 30-15,000 Hz

Capture ratio 2 dB

MW/LW

Tuning range MW:531-1,602 kHz

LW: 153 - 281 kHz

Aerial terminal External aerial connector

Intermediate frequency 10.71 MHz/450 kHz

Sensitivity MW: 30~ V

LW: 50 V

Power amplifier section

Outputs Speaker outputs

(sure seal connectors)

Speaker impedance 4-8 ohms

Maximum power output 40W× 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Outputs	Line outputs (3)Power aerial relay control leadPower amplifier control lead
Tone controls	Bass ±8 dB at 100 HzTreble ±8 dB at 10 kHz
Power requirements	12 V DC car battery(negative ground)
Dimensions	Approx. 184 × 50 × 176 mm(w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions	Approx. 182 × 53 × 163 mm(w/h/d)
Mass	Approx. 1.3 kg
Supplied accessories	Parts for installation and connections (1 set)Front panel case (1)Rotary remote RM-X2S (1)
Optional accessories	Wireless remoteRM-X41 (1)BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin)RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)RCA pin cordRC-63 (1 m), RC-64 (2 m), RC-65 (5 m)
Optional equipment	CD changer10 discs:CDX-805, CDX-7056 discs:CDX-T65, CDX-T62MD changerMDX-61Source selectorXA-C30

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Troubleshooting guide

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

General

Problem	Cause/Solution
No sound	• Rotate the dial clockwise to adjust the volume. • Set the fader control to the centre position for 2-speaker systems.
The contents of the memory have been erased.	• The power cord or battery has been disconnected. • The reset button has been 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.
No beep tone.	The beep tone is turned off (page 15).

Tape playback

Problem	Cause/Solution
Playback sound is distorted.	Contamination of the tape head. → Clean the head.
The AMS does not operate correctly.	·There is noise in the space between tracks. ·A blank space is too short (less than four seconds). ·►on (SEEK/AMS) is pressed immediately before the following tracks. ·►on (SEEK/AMS) is pressed immediately after the track starts. ·A long pause, or a passage of low frequencies or very low sound level is treated as a blank space.

Radio reception

Problem	Cause/Solution
Preset tuning is not possible.	• Store the correct frequency. • The broadcast is too weak.
Automatic tuning is not possible.	The broadcast is too weak. → Use manual tuning.
The "ST" indication flashes.	• Tune in the frequency correctly. • The broadcast signal is too weak. → Set to the monaural mode (page 8).

RDS

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

DSP functions

Problem	Cause/Solution
No sound, or sound is too low.	The volume of the rear speakers may have been automatically lowered in order to maximize the effect of the listening position adjustment. →Rotate the dial clockwise to adjust the balance. The speaker balance can be set separately for the DSP on mode and DSP off mode (page 22).

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

The following indications flash for about five seconds, and an alarm sound is heard.

Display	Cause	Solution
NO Mag	The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD/MD changer.	Insert the disc magazine with discs into the CD/MD changer.
NO Disc	No disc is inserted in the CD/MD changer.	Insert discs in the CD/MD changer.
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 cannot play because of some problem.*2	Insert another MD.
Blank*1	No tracks have been recorded on an MD.*2	Play back an MD with recorded tracks on it.
Push reset	The CD/MD changer cannot be operated because of some problem.	Press the reset button of the unit.
Not ready	The lid of the MD changer is open or MDs are not inserted properly.	Close the lid or insert the MDs properly.
High temp	The ambient temperature is more than 50°C.	Wait until the temperature goes below 50°C.

1 When an error occurs during playback of an MD or CD, the disc number of the MD or CD 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.

Index

A

Alternative Frequencies (AF) 9

Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) 6, 16

Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA) 7

Automatic tuning 8

Auto-Metal 6

Auto Scroll 16

B

Balance 14

Bank Play 20

Bass 14,24

Beep tone 15

Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 7, 11

Blank Skip 7

C

Caution alarm 4

Changing the displayed items 6,7,8,9,16 output level 25

CD playback 16

CD programme memory 17

CD-TEXT 15, 16, 20

Clock 5

Contrast 15

D, E

Digital Signal Processor (DSP) 21

Direct disc selection 16

Disc Memo 19

Dolby 7

Dual information 15

F, G, H

Fader 14,23

Front panel 4

Fuse 26

I, J, K

Illumination colour 15

Intro Scan 7,17

L

Line output level 25

Listening position 22

List-up 20

Local seek mode 8

Locating

adisc 20

a specific track 16

a station 12

Loudness 15

Low pass filter 15

M, N, O

Manual search 16

Manual tuning 8

MD playback 16

Metal 6

Memorising a station 7

Monaural mode 8

Mute 14

P, Q

PLAY MODE

ATA 7

Bank 20

B. Skip 7

Intro 7,17

Local 8

Mono 8

NR 7

PGM 17

REG 10

Repeat 6,17

Shuf 17

Programmememory 17

Programme Type selection (PTY) 12

R

Radio 7

Radio Data System (RDS) 9

Repeat Play 6,17

Reset 4

Rotary remote 5, 13

S

SET UP

Amber 15

A.Scrl 15

Beep 15

Clock 5

Contrast 15

CT 13

D. Info 15

Dimmer 15

Disc MEMO/TEXT name 15

Green 15

Loud 15

LPF 15

RM 15

Shuffle Play 17

Source Sound Memory (SSM) 25

Subwoofer 15,24

Subwoofer volume 15, 24

Surround 21

T, U

Tape playback 6

Telephone-mute 14

Traffic Announcement (TA) 10

Traffic Information Replay (TIR) 4, 11

Traffic Programme (TP) 10

Treble 14,24

V

Volume 15,23

W,X,Y,Z

Wireless remote 29

Bienvenido!

Panel frontal extraido

Nota

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Agudos ±8 dB a 10 kHz

CD-TEXT 16, 18, 22, 23

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Välja surround-lage 23

Satta fast frontpanelen

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Raderaett helt program

DSPL-knapp
9 SOUND-knapp

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Bilradion

FM

Mottagningsomrade 87,5-108,0 MHz

CD-TEXT 15, 16, 17, 21

CD-programminne 18

CD-upppseling 16

D

Digital signalprocessor (DSP) 23

Direktval 17

Diskant 15,25

Dolby 7

Dubbel information 15

Dampa ljudet 15

E

Enkanaligt lage 8

F, G

Frontpanel 4

H, I, J

Colocar o paine frontal

— Pesquisa subsequencial

Pesquisa sequential (Intro Scan) 7, 18

PLAY MODE

ATA 7

Bank 23

B.Skip 7

Intro 7,18

Local 8

Mono 8

NR 7

PGM 19

REG 10

Repeat 6,18

Shuf 18

Posicao de auditacao 25

Processor de signal digital (DSP) 23

Programas de Trafego (TP) 10

R

Rádio 7

Reduzir rapidamente o som (MUTE) 16

Reinicializar 4

Relógio 5

Repeticao das informacoes sobre o transito (TIR) 4,11