XR-C8100R - Car stereo SONY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL XR-C8100R SONY

FM/MW/LW Cassette Car Stereo Operating Instructions

EN XR-C8100R XR-C8100RW

 1998 by Sony Corporation

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Cassette Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features by using either a supplied rotary commander or a wireless remote. In addition to the Cassette playback and radio operations, you can expand your system by connecting an optional CD/MD unit*1. If you operate this unit or connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play back a CD TEXT disc*2. *1 You can connect to a CD changer or an MD changer. *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

EN 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.

* 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 Detaching the front panel Preparing the rotary commander Setting the clock

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

Memorising stations automatically — Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 10 Memorising only the desired stations 11 Receiving the memorised stations 11

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

22 23 23 23 26 27 28

EN Additional Information

RDS Overview of the RDS function 12 Displaying the station name 12 Re-tuning the same programme automatically — Alternative Frequencies (AF) 12 Listening to traffic announcements 14 Presetting the RDS stations with the AF and TA data 15 Recording the traffic announcements —Traffic Information Replay (TIR) 15 Locating a station by programme type 17 Setting the clock automatically 18

Using the rotary commander Adjusting the sound characteristics Attenuating the sound Changing the sound and display settings Adjusting the frequency of the subwoofer(s)

Location of controls

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

XR-C8100R EN Refer to the pages for details.

1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music Sensor/manual search) control 9, 11, 13, 16, 17, 22, 23, 25, 28 2 MODE (*)button During tuner reception: BAND select 10, 11 During tape reception: Transport direction change 8, 9 During CD or MD playback: CD/MD Unit select 21, 23, 24, 27 3 SOURCE (TAPE/TUNER/CD/MD) button 8, 10, 11, 21, 23, 27 4 Dial (volume/subwoofer volume/bass/ treble/left-right/rear-front control) 7, 26 5 SOUND button 20 6 DSPL (display mode change) button 11, 12, 21, 22, 26, 27 7 Display window 8 6 (eject) button (located on the front side of the unit behind by the front panel) 8 9 Reset button (located on the front side of the unit behind by the front panel) 6 !º OPEN button 6, 8

Disc Memo 26, 27 List-up 27 RDS Programme 17 !™ AF/TA button 13, 14, 15 !£ OFF button 6, 8 !¢ Receptor for the optional wireless remote !∞ SHIFT button PLAY MODE 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28 REP 10, 23 SET UP 7, 18, 20, 21, 22 SHUF 23 !§ 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 During CD/MD playback: Direct disc selection buttons 22 !• TIR button 15, 16

Optional wireless remote (RM-X47)

OFF MODE SOURCE DIR SEEK AMS

PRESET DISC FF SOUND

SEL ATT DSPL EN The buttons of the wireless remote work the same functions as those on this unit.

1 OFF button 2 SEEK/AMS button

7 PRESET/DISC button

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

(MODE) controls the same function on this unit.

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

Plase the hole a in the front panel onto the spidle b on the unit as illustrated, then push the left side in.

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.

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

EN Detaching the front panel

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

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

2 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.

• 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.

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).

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

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).

Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (SET UP).

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

EN Preparing the rotary commander

SET UP Getting Started

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

to go backward to go forward

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

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.

Listening to a tape 1

Press (OPEN) and insert a cassette.

EN Close the front panel.

Playback starts automatically.

If a cassette is already inserted, press

(SOURCE) repeatedly until “FWD” or “REV” appears to start playback. The side facing up is being playback.

The side facing down is being playback.

• To change the tape transport 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) You can skip up to nine tracks at one time. During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down momentarily. To locate succeeding tracks To locate preceding tracks

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

Searching for the desired track

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

A Changing the display item

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

*1 While the AF/TA function is activated. *2 All the items above are scrolled in the display one by one in order.

Press (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until

“Intro” appears. Each time you press (4) (PLAY MODE), the item changes as follows:

Getting Started/Cassette Player

The AMS function may not work when: — the blancks between tracks are shorter than four seconds — there is noise between tracks — there are long sections of low volume or quiet sections.

Playing a tape in various modes

Intro n NR n B. Skip n ATA PLAY MODE

Press (5) (n) to select “Intro on.”

PLAY MODE Intro Scan starts.

To go back to normal playback mode, select

“Intro off” in step 3 above.

Playing tracks repeatedly

During playback, press (SHIFT).

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

DSPL A SET UP PLAY MODE REP SHIFT

To go back to normal playback mode, select

“Repeat off” in step 2 above.

Memorising stations automatically

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

EN Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner.

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

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 sound and 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 heir former setting. • When a number is indicated in the display, the unit starts storing stations from the one currently displayed.

Memorising only the desired stations

You can store up to 10 stations on each band (20 for FM1 and FM2, 10 for each MW and LW) 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 (FM1, FM2, MW or LW).

If FM stereo reception is poor

Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down to tune in the station 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.

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).

EN To go back to normal mode, select “Mono off” in step 2 above.

Changing the displayed items

Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows: z Frequency (Station Name)*1

Receiving the memorised stations

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner.

Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band (FM1, FM2, MW or LW).

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

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

* When you tune in an FM station that transmits

RDS data, the station name appears. *2 All the itmes above are scrolled in the display one by one in order. 1

If you cannot tune in a preset station

Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down momentarily 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.

Re-tuning the same programme automatically

— Alternative Frequencies (AF)

Overview of the RDS function

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

EN Frequencies change automatically.

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

Displaying the station name

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

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

Changing the displayed item

Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows: z Station Name/Frequency

* All the itmes above are scrolled in the display one by one in order.

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 longdistance drive without having to re-tune the station manually.

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

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 and 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 displayed 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 • “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. 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 originally selected frequency.

Listening to a regional programme

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.

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.

EN RDS 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.

Local link function (United

To go back 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 though 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.

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 traffic announcements by other stations in the same network.

To cancel the current traffic announcement

Press (AF/TA) or (SOURCE) momentarily. 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 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 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 station, 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.

—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.

Recording the traffic announcements

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).

1 Set the hour by rotating the dial.

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

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.

3 Set the minute by rotating the dial.

Press (TIR). continue to next page n

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

SEEK/AMS control up or down. Press (TIR) for two seconds to return to the original display. t lights up.

Playing back the recorded traffic announcements

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

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 go back to the original programme.

EN 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.

Display News Affairs Info Sport Educate Drama Culture Science Varied Pop M Rock M M. o. R. 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

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 previous station.

EN RDS Programme types

News Current Affairs Information Sports Education Drama Culture Science Varied Popular Music Rock Music Middle of the Road Music 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

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

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” appears.

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

Using the rotary commander

The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls. You can control an optional CD or MD unit with the rotary commander.

By pressing buttons (the SOURCE and MODE buttons)

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.

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

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

Tape transport direction

Tuner : FM1 n FM2 n MW n LW CD unit : CD1 n CD2 n … MD unit : MD1 n MD2 n …

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

By rotating the control (the SEEK/

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

• Display the memorised names. • Display the programme type.

Changing the operative direction

The operative direction of controls is factoryset as in the illustration below. To increase

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

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

EN RDS/Other Functions

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 lacate 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.

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

Push in and rotate the control to: •Receive the stations memorised on the number buttons. •Change the disc.

You can control the operative direction of controls with the unit (page 20).

Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume.

OFF Press (ATT) to attenuate the sound.

Press (OFF) to turn off the unit.

Adjusting the sound characteristics

Changing the sound and display settings

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

Each source can store the bass and treble levels respectively.

•Clock (page 7). •CT (Clock Time) (page 18). •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. •Voice guide function for vocalized comments. •Beep to turn on or off the beeps. •RM (Rotary Commander) to change the operative direction of the controls of the rotary commander. — Select “norm” to use the rotary commander as the factory-set position. — Select “rev” when you mount the rotary commander on the right side of the steering column. •Loud (Loudness) to enjoy bass and treble even at low volume. The bass and treble will be reinforced. •LPF (Low Pass Filter). •A. Scrl (Auto Scroll) (page 22).

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

VOL (volume) nSUB (subwoofer volume) nBAS (bass) nTRE (treble) nBAL (left-right) nFAD (front-rear)

Adjust the selected item by rotating the dial.

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

EN Attenuating the sound

Press (ATT) on the rotary commander or wireless remote. “ATT on” flashes momentarily. 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).

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* n Amber/Green n Dimmer n Contrast n Voice* n Beep n RM n Loud* n LPF* n A.Scrl* * When the radio is off, or when there is no tape, CD, or MD being played, these items will not appears Note The displayed item will differ depending on the source.

) to select the desired setting (for example: on or off). For the “Contrast” setting, pressing (5) (n ) makes the contrast higher, and pressing (2) (N) makes the contrast lower. Press (SHIFT). After the mode setting is complete, the display goes back to 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, 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” appears.

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

You can control up to 7 CD and MD units with this unit. If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play back a CD TEXT disc.

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

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 displayed item

Each time you press (DSPL) during CD, CD TEXT or MD playback, the item changes as follows: $ Elapsed playback time $ Disc name*1/Artist name*2

EN Other Functions/CD/MD Unit

With Optional Equipment

Each time you press (5) (n

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

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

*1 If you have not labeled 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 AII the items above are scrolled in the display one by one in order.

continue to next page n

You can label CD and CD TEXT discs with a personalized name using the disc memo function, refer to “Labeling a CD” (page 26).

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

Locating a specific track

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

If the name of the MD or CD TEXT disc is too long, you can scroll it across the display by pressing (SHIFT), then (2) (N).

Automatically scrolling a disc name

To locate preceding tracks

Locating a specific point in a track

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

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, 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).

EN 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.

During playback, press (SHIFT).

Press (3) (SET UP) repeatedly until

) to select “A.Scrl on.”

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 cancel Auto Scroll, select “A.Scrl 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.

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

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

) to select “Intro on.” Intro Scan starts.

To go back to normal playback mode, select

“Intro off” in step 2 above.

Playing tracks repeatedly

Creating a programme

— Programme Memory (CD/MD unit with the programme memory function)

•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

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.

Repeat off Z Repeat Play starts.

DISC TRACK PLAY MODE Press (SHIFT).

“P 1” shows Programme 1 is selected.

To go back to normal playback mode, select

“Repeat off” in step 2 above.

If you have labelled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press (4) (PLAY MODE) to display “P 1” above.

To select Programme 2, press (5) (n ) repeatedly until “P 2” appears.

•Shuf 1 to play the tracks on the current disc in random order. •Shuf All to play all the tracks in random order.

During playback, press (SHIFT).

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

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the unit.

3 Press (SHIFT), then press the number button to select the disc. 4 Press (SHIFT). 5 Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down to select the track.

Shuffle Play starts.

Select the track you want.

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

Playing tracks in random order — Shuffle Play

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

Press (6) (ENTER) momentarily.

PLAY MODE To go back to normal playback mode, select

“Shuf off” in step 2 above.

TRACK ENTER To continue entering tracks, repeat steps

continue to next page n

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 12 tracks into a programme.

• 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 no tracks stored into the programme memory, or when the programme information has not been loaded yet, “Not ready” appears.

Playing the stored programme

Erasing an entire programme

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

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

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

DISC TRACK PLAY MODE ENTER

“P 1” shows Programme 1 is selected.

Press (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until

) repeatedly until the desired programme appears.

If you have labelled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press (4) (PLAY MODE) to display “P 1” above.

Press (2) (N) repeatedly until “DEL” appears.

Programme 1 playback

PLAY MODE ENTER To erase Programme 2, press (5) (n

) repeatedly until “PGM 2” appears.

Programme 2 playback

Press (6) (ENTER) for two seconds.

Programmes 1 and 2 playback

ENTER The entire programme is erased.

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

PLAY MODE Programme Play starts.

To go back to normal playback mode, select

“PGM off” in step 3 above.

Adding tracks to a programme

Erasing tracks in a programme

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

DISC TRACK PLAY MODE

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

DISC ENTER TRACK PLAY MODE ENTER

“P 1” shows Programme 1 is selected.

“P 1” shows Programme 1 is selected.

If you have labelled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press (4) (PLAY MODE) to display “P 1” above.

If you have labelled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press (4) (PLAY MODE) to display “P 1” above.

To select Programme 2, press (5) (n

) repeatedly until “P 2” appears.

To select Programme 2, press (5) (n

) repeatedly until “P 2” appears.

Press (2) (N) or (5) (n

) to select the track slot number where you want to insert a track.

Press (2) (N) or (5) (n

) to select the track you want to erase. Track slot number

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

Press (6) (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.

DISC When you finish inserting tracks, press

(4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

TRACK PLAY MODE ENTER

Once all 12 slots have been filled, “*Mem Full*” appears in the display, and you cannot insert tracks.

Press (6) (ENTER) for two seconds.

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

ENTER The track currently registered in slot 6 of

ENTER DISC TRACK PLAY MODE ENTER

To continue erasing tracks, repeat steps

When you finish erasing tracks, press (4)

(PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

Labeling a CD — Disc Memo

(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 (page 27) and select the specific tracks for playback (page 28).

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

Displaying the disc memo name

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

DISC Each time you press (DSPL) during CD or

CD TEXT disc playback, the item changes as follows: $ Elapsed playback time

DISC 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_ )

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). 2 Press (5) (n ) after locating the desired character. The flashing cursor moves to the next space.

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

*1 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. 2 * All the items above are scrolled in the display one by one in order.

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.

Locating a disc by name

— List-up (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 “Labeling a CD” (page 26).

Press (PTY/LIST) momentarily.

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

Press (PTY/LIST) for two seconds.

The unit returns to normal CD playback mode.

When you assign a disc memo label 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. • The information appears only in upper case. There are also some letters which cannot be displayed (during MD or CD TEXT disc playback).

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

Selecting specific tracks for playback

Playing the specific tracks only

(CD unit with the custom file function)

•Bank on to play the tracks with the “Play” setting. •Bank inv (Inverse) to play the tracks with the “Skip” setting.

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

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

Press (5) (n) to repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Start playing the disc and press (SHIFT).

Then press (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds. Bank edit mode.

TRACK PLAY MODE ENTER BANK Note

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

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

DISC TRACK PLAY 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” mode on all the tracks.

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

The unit returns to normal CD playback mode.

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

PLAY MODE Playback starts from the track following the current one.

To go back 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 2-speaker system, set the fader control to the centre position. • When the tape is played back for a long period, the cassette may become warm because of the built-in power amplifier. However, this is not a sign of malfunction.

• 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.

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.

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.

EN CD/MD Unit/Additional Information

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

Dismounting the unit

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

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.

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

Cleaning the Connectors

The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, open the front panel by pressing (OPEN), then detach it and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

Back of the front panel

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

Cassette player section

Wow and flutter Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio

4-track 2-channel stereo

0.08 % (WRMS) 30 – 20,000 Hz

Dolby B NR TYPE II, III, IV

58 dB Power requirements

Aerial terminal Intermediate frequency Usable sensitivity Selectivity Signal-to-noise ratio

MW/LW Aerial terminal

Intermediate frequency Sensitivity

LW: 153 – 281 kHz External antenna connector 10.71 MHz/450 kHz

MW: 30 µV LW: 50 µV Mounting dimensions

Mass Supplied accessories

Optional accessories

(sure seal connectors) Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms Maximum power output 45 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

EN Additional Information

External antenna connector 10.7 MHz 8 dBf 75 dB at 400 kHz 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

Power antenna relay control lead Power amplifier control lead Telephone ATT control lead Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz 12 V DC car battery (negative ground) Approx. 178 × 50 × 180 mm (w/h/d) Approx. 182 × 53 × 160 mm (w/h/d) Approx. 1.5 kg Rotary commander (1) Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Front panel case (1) Wireless remote RM-X47 BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord) RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) CD changer CDX-805 (10 discs), CDX-715 (10 discs), CDX-T65 (6 discs), CDX-T62 (6 discs) MD changer MDX-62 Source selector XA-C30

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 connection 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 has been pressed. n Store again into the memory.

Indications do not appear in the Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning display. the connectors” (page 30) for details.

Playback sound is distorted.

Contamination of the tape head. n 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 the SEEK/AMS control is pressed immediately before the following tracks. • = on the SEEK/AMS control 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.

Preset tuning is not possible.

• Memorise the correct frequency.

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

Automatic tuning is not possible.

The broadcast signal is too weak. n Use manual tuning.

The “ST” indication flashes.

•Tune in the frequency accurately.

•The broadcast signal is too weak. n Set to the MONO mode (page 11).

A SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.

The station is non-TP or has a weak signal. n Press (AF/TA) to select “AF TA off” appears.

No traffic announcements.

•The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements despite being TP. n Tune 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 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.

EN Additional Information

LIST MODE SOUND SET UP

SET UP MW: 531 – 1.602 kHz

LW: 153 – 281 kHz Conector de antena externa 10,71 MHz/450 kHz MW: 30 µV LW: 50 µV

Repeat off Z DISC TRACK Kassettyp

TYPE II, III, IV TYPE I MW/LW MW: 531 – 1.602 kHz

LW: 153 – 281 kHz Extern antennanslutning 10,71 MHz/450 kHz

MW: 30 µV LW: 50 µV Colocar o painel frontal

P SET UP PLAY MODE REP SHIFT

Leisure Jazz Country Nation M Oldies Folk M Document None

Repeat off Z DISC TRACK Notas sobre as cassetes

58 dB MW: 531 – 1.602 kHz

LW: 153 – 281 kHz Conector da antena externa 10,71 MHz/450 kHz

MW: 30 µV LW: 50 µV Sony Corporation Printed in Japan