USER MANUAL XR-CA370X SONY
FM/MW/LW Cassette Car Stereo
Operating Instructions ____ GB
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Cassette Player.
In addition to the cassette playback and radio operations, you can expand your system by connecting an optional CD/MD unit ^1 . When you operate this unit or a connected optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc ^2 .
*1 You can connect a CD changer, an MD changer, a CD player, or an MD player.
*2 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes information such as the disc name, artist name, and track names.
This information is recorded on the disc.
Precautions
- If your car was parked in direct sunlight resulting in a considerable rise in temperature inside the car, allow the unit to cool off before operating it.
- If no power is being supplied to the unit, check the connections first. If everything is in order, check the fuse.
- If no sound comes from the speakers of a 2-speaker system, set the fader control to the centre position.
- When a tape is played back for a long period, the cassette may become warm because of the built-in power amplifier. However, this is not a sign of malfunction.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
To maintain high quality sound
If you have drink holders near your audio equipment, be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the car audio. Sugary residues on this unit or cassette tapes may contaminate the playback heads, reduce the sound quality, or prevent sound reproduction altogether.
Cassette cleaning kits cannot remove sugar from the tape heads.
Notes on Cassettes
Cassette care
- Do not touch the tape surface of a cassette, as any dirt or dust will contaminate the heads.
- Keep cassettes away from equipment with built-in magnets such as speakers and amplifiers, as erasure or distortion on the recorded tape could occur.
- Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight, extremely cold temperatures, or moisture.
- Slack in the tape may cause the tape to be caught in the machine. Before you insert the tape, use a pencil or similar object to turn the reel and take up any slack.
- Distorted cassettes and loose labels can cause problems when inserting or ejecting tapes. Remove or replace loose labels.
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- The sound may become distorted while playing the cassette. The cassette player head should be cleaned after each 50 hours of use.
Cassettes longer than 90 minutes
The use of cassettes longer than 90 minutes is not recommended except for long continuous play. The tape used for these cassettes is very thin and tends to stretch easily. Frequent playing and stopping of these tapes may cause them to become entangled in the cassette deck mechanism.
Table of Contents
This Unit Only
Location of controls 5
Getting Started
Resetting the unit 6
Detaching the front panel 6
Setting the clock 7
Cassette Player
Listening to a tape 7
Radio reception during fast-forwarding or rewinding of a tape
— Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA) ...... 8
Radio
Storing stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 8
Storing only the desired stations 9
Receiving the stored stations 9
RDS
Overview of the RDS function 10
Displaying the station name 10
Retuning the same programme automatically — Alternative Frequencies (AF) ...... 10
Listening to traffic announcements ...... 12
Presetting the RDS stations with the AF and TA data 13
Locating a station by programme type ...... 13
Setting the clock automatically .... 14
Other Functions
Adjusting the balance and fader 15
Attenuating the sound 15
Changing the sound and display settings ..... 15
Setting the equalizer
— EQ3.... 16
With Optional Equipment
CD/MD Unit
Playing a CD or MD 17
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play .... 18
Playing tracks in random order
— Shuffle Play .... 18
Maintenance 19
Removing the unit 20
Specifications 21
Troubleshooting guide 22
Location of controls
Refer to the pages listed for details.
1 SOURCE (Radio/CD/MD) button 8, 9, 16, 17
2 MODE button
During radio reception:
Band select 8, 9
During CD/MD playback:
CD/MD unit select 17
3 Volume +/- button 7, 12, 15, 16
4 ≧ (eject) button 7, 8, 9, 17
5 Display window
6 ◀◀/▶▶ (fast winding)/DIR (tape transport direction change) buttons 7, 8
7 SEEK button
Seek 9, 11, 14
Automatic Music Sensor 18
Manual search 18
8 DSPL (display mode change) button 7, 10, 17
9 EQ3 button 16
10 RELEASE (front panel release) button 6, 19
11 SEL (select) button 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
12 RESET button (located on the front side of the unit behind the front panel) 6
13 AF button 10, 11, 13
14 ATT (attenuate) button 15
15 Number buttons 14, 15, 17
During radio reception:
Preset number select 9, 11, 13
During CD/MD playback:
① DISC - 18
② DISC + 18
③ REP 18
④ SHUF 18
16 PTY (programme type)/ATA button 8, 14
17 TA button 12, 13
18 SENS/BTM button 8, 9, 13
19 OFF button* 6
* Warning when installing in a car without ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key switch
Be sure to press OFF on the unit for 2 seconds to turn off the clock display after turning off the engine.
When you press OFF momentarily, the clock display does not turn off and this causes battery wear.
Getting Started
Resetting the unit
Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit. Remove the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen.
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RESET button
Note
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some memorized functions.
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to protect the unit from being stolen.
1 Press OFF.
2 Press RELEASE, then slide the front panel a little to the left, and pull it off towards you. OFF
Notes
- Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it from the unit.
- If you detach the panel while the unit is still turned on, the power will turn off automatically to prevent the speakers from being damaged.
- When carrying the front panel with you, use the supplied front panel case.
Attaching the front panel
Attach part Ⓐ of the front panel to part Ⓑ of the unit as illustrated and push the left side into position until it clicks.
Notes
- Be sure not to attach the front panel upside down.
- Do not press the front panel too hard against the unit when attaching it.
- Do not press too hard or put excessive pressure on the display window of the front panel.
- Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, and do not leave it in a humid place. Never leave it on the dashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight or where there may be a considerable rise in temperature.
Caution alarm
If you turn the car ignition off without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.
If you connect an optional power amplifier and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be deactivated.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.
Example: To set the clock to 10:08
1 Press DSPL for 2 seconds.
The hour indication flashes.
① Press either side of the volume button to set the hour.
② Press SEL.
The minute indication flashes.
③ Press either side of the volume button to set the minute.
2 Press DSPL.
The clock starts.
After the clock setting is complete, the display returns to normal play mode.
Tip
You can set the clock automatically with the RDS feature (page 14).
Cassette Player
Listening to a tape
Insert a cassette.
Playback starts automatically.
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The side facing up is played.
The side facing down is played.
Tip
To change the tape's playback direction, press ◀◀ and ▶▶.
To stop playback and eject the cassette
Press ▲.
Fast-winding the tape
During playback, press ◀◀ or ▶▶.
| Direction indicator* | To advance | To rewind |
| FWD | ▶▶ | ◀◀ |
| REV | ◀◀ | ▶▶ |
* The indicator will flash while fast-winding the tape.
To start playback during fast-forwarding or rewinding, press the other fast-winding button partially until the locked button is released.
Radio reception during fast-forwarding or rewinding of a tape
— Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA)
When fast-forwarding or rewinding with the ◀◀ or ▶▶ button, the radio will turn on automatically.
During playback, press PTY (ATA) repeatedly until "ATA-ON" in the display appears.
ATA-ON ↔ ATA-OFF
ATA mode starts.
To return to normal play mode, select "ATA-OFF."
Radio
Storing stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals and stores them in the order of their frequencies. You can store up to 6 stations on each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, and LW).
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the radio.
In case of tape playback, press ▲ to eject the tape.
Each time you press SOURCE, the source changes as follows:
Radio → CD* → MD*
* If the corresponding optional equipment is not connected, this item will not appear.
2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the band.
Each time you press Ⓜ MODE, the band changes as follows:
FM1 → FM2 → FM3 → MW → LW
3 Press SENS (BTM) for 2 seconds.
The unit stores stations in the order of their frequencies on the number buttons.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Notes
- The unit does not store stations with weak signals. If only a few stations can be received, some number buttons will retain their former setting.
- When a number is indicated in the display, the unit starts storing stations from the one currently displayed.
Storing only the desired stations
You can preset up to 18 FM stations (6 each for FM1, 2, and 3), up to 6 MW stations, and up to 6 LW stations in the order of your choice.
1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the radio.
In case of tape playback, press ▲ to eject the tape.
2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the band.
3 Press either side of SEEK to tune in the station that you want to store on the number button.
4 Press the desired number button (① to ⑥) until "MEM" appears.
The number button indication appears in the display.
Note
If you try to store another station on the same number button, the previously stored station will be erased.
Receiving the stored stations
1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the radio.
In case of tape playback, press ▲ to eject the tape.
2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the band.
3 Press the number button (① to ⑥) on which the desired station is stored.
If you cannot tune in a preset station
— Automatic tuning/ Local Seek Mode
Automatic tuning:
Press either side of SEEK to search for the station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Press either side of SEEK repeatedly until the desired station is received.
Local Seek Mode:
If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press SENS repeatedly until "LOCAL-ON" appears.
"LCL" indicator is displayed.
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 either side of SEEK until the desired frequency appears (manual tuning).
If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
During radio reception, press 🟢SENS repeatedly until "MONO-ON" appears.
"MONO" indicator is displayed.
The sound improves, but becomes monaural ("ST" disappears).
To return to normal radio reception mode, select "MONO-OFF."
Overview of the RDS function
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows FM stations to send additional digital information along with the regular radio programme signal. Your car stereo offers you a variety of services. Here are just a few: retuning the same programme automatically, listening to traffic announcements, and locating a station by programme type.
Notes
- Depending on the country or region, not all of the RDS functions are available.
- RDS may not work properly if the signal strength is weak or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting RDS data.
Displaying the station name
The name of the current station lights up in the display.
Select an FM station (page 8).
When you tune in an FM station that transmits RDS data, the station name appears in the display.
Note
The “*” indication means that an RDS station is being received.
Changing the display item
Each time you press DSPL, the item changes as follows:
Station Name\* (Frequency) ↔ Clock
* When you tune in an FM station that transmits RDS data, the station name appears.
Note
"NO NAME" appears if the received station does not transmit RDS data.
Retuning the same programme automatically
— Alternative Frequencies (AF)
The Alternative Frequencies (AF) function automatically selects and retunes the station with the strongest signal in a network. By using this function, you can continuously listen to the same programme during a long-distance drive without having to retune the station manually.
Frequencies change automatically.
1 Select an FM station (page 8).
2 Press AF repeatedly until "AF-ON" appears.
The unit starts searching for an alternative station with a stronger signal in the same network.
Note
When there is no alternative station in the area and you do not need to search for an alternative station, turn the AF function off by pressing (AF) repeatedly until "AF-OFF" appears.
Changing the display item
Each time you press AF , the item changes as follows:
AF-ON ↔ AF-OFF
Notes
- When "NO AF" and the station name flash alternately, it means that the unit cannot find an alternative station in the network.
- If the station name starts flashing after selecting a station with the AF function on, this indicates that no alternative frequency is available. Press either side of (SEEK) while the station name is flashing (within 8 seconds). The unit starts searching for another frequency with the same PI (Programme Identification) data ("PI SEEK" appears and no sound is heard). If the unit cannot find another frequency, "NO PI" appears, and the unit returns to the previously selected frequency.
Listening to a regional programme
The “REG-ON” (regional on) function lets you stay tuned to a regional programme without being switched to another regional station.
(Note that you must turn the AF function on.) The unit is factory preset to “REG-ON,” but if you want to turn off the function, do the following.
During radio reception, press AF for 2 seconds until "REG-OFF" appears.
Note that selecting “REG-OFF” might cause the unit to switch to another regional station within the same network.
To return to regional on, select "REG-ON."
Note
This function does not work in the United Kingdom and in some other areas.
Changing the display item
Each time you press AF for 2 seconds, the item changes as follows:
REG-ON ↔ REG-OFF
Local link function (United Kingdom only)
The Local Link function lets you select other local stations in the area, even if they are not stored on your number buttons.
1 Press a number button that has a local station stored on it.
2 Within 5 seconds, press the number button of the local station again.
3 Repeat this procedure until the desired local station is received.
Listening to traffic announcements
The Traffic Announcement (TA) and Traffic Programme (TP) data let you automatically tune in an FM station that is broadcasting traffic announcements even if you are listening to other programme sources.
Press TA repeatedly until "TA-ON" appears.
The unit starts searching for traffic information stations. "TP" appears in the display when the unit finds a station broadcasting traffic announcements. When the traffic announcement starts, "TA" flashes. The flashing stops when the traffic announcement is over.
Tip
If the traffic announcement starts while you are listening to another programme source, the unit automatically switches to the announcement and goes back to the original source when the announcement is over.
Notes
- "NO TP" flashes for 5 seconds if the received station does not broadcast traffic announcements. Then, the unit starts searching for a station that broadcasts it.
- When “EON” appears with “TP” in the display, the current station makes use of broadcast traffic announcements by other stations in the same network.
To cancel the current traffic announcement
Press TA.
To cancel all traffic announcements, turn off the function by pressing TA until "TA-OFF" appears.
Presetting the volume of traffic announcements
You can preset the volume level of the traffic announcements beforehand so you won't miss the announcement. When a traffic announcement starts, the volume will be automatically adjusted to the preset level.
2 Press TA for 2 seconds.
"TA" appears and the setting is stored.
Receiving emergency announcements
If an emergency announcement comes in while you are listening to the radio, the programme will automatically switch to it. If you are listening to a source other than the radio, the emergency announcements will be heard if you set AF or TA to ON. The unit will then automatically switch to these announcements no matter which source you are listening to at the time.
Presetting the RDS stations with the AF and TA data
When you preset RDS stations, the unit stores each station's data as well as its frequency, so you don't have to turn on the AF or TA function every time you tune in the preset station. You can select a different setting (AF, TA, or both) for individual preset stations, or the same setting for all preset stations.
Presetting the same setting for all preset stations
1 Select an FM band (page 8).
2 Press AF and/or TA to select "AF-ON" and/or "TA-ON."
Note that selecting "AF-OFF" or "TA-OFF" stores not only RDS stations, but also non-RDS stations.
3 Press SENS (BTM) until "BTM" flashes.
Presetting different settings for each preset station
1 Select an FM band, and tune in the desired station.
2 Press AF and/or TA to select "AF-ON" and/or "TA-ON."
3 Press the desired number button until "MEM" appears.
Repeat from step 1 to preset other stations.
Tip
If you want to change the preset AF and/or TA setting after you tune in the preset station, you can do so by turning the AF or TA function on or off.
Locating a station by programme type
You can locate the station you want by selecting one of the programme types shown below.
| Programme types | Display |
| News | NEWS |
| Current Affairs | AFFAIRS |
| Information | INFO |
| Sports | SPORT |
| Education | EDUCATE |
| Drama | DRAMA |
| Culture | CULTURE |
| Science | SCIENCE |
| Varied | VARIED |
| Popular Music | POP M |
| Rock Music | ROCK M |
| Easy Listening | EASY M |
| Light Classical | LIGHT M |
| Classical | CLASSICS |
| Other Music Type | OTHER M |
| Weather | WEATHER |
| Finance | FINANCE |
| Children’s Programmes | CHILDREN |
| Social Affairs | SOCIAL A |
| Religion | RELIGION |
| Phone In | PHONE IN |
| Travel | TRAVEL |
| Leisure | LEISURE |
| Jazz Music | JAZZ |
| Country Music | COUNTRY |
| National Music | NATION M |
| Oldies Music | OLDIES |
| Folk Music | FOLK M |
| Documentary | DOCUMENT |
| Not specified | NONE |
Note
You cannot use this function in some countries where no PTY (Programme Type selection) data is available.
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1 Press PTY during FM reception.
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.
If the TA function is ON, the unit starts searching for the next station.
2 Press PTY repeatedly until the desired programme type appears.
The programme types appear in the order shown in the above table. Note that you cannot select “NONE” (Not specified) for searching.
3 Press either side of SEEK.
The unit starts searching for a station broadcasting the selected programme type. When the unit finds the programme, the programme type appears again for 5 seconds.
“NO” and the programme type appear alternately for 5 seconds if the unit cannot find the programme type. It then returns to the previously selected station.
Setting the clock automatically
The CT (Clock Time) data from the RDS transmission sets the clock automatically.
1 During radio reception, press SEL and ② simultaneously.
2 Press ② repeatedly until "CT-ON" appears.
The clock is set.
In 2 seconds the normal display automatically appears.
To cancel the CT function
Select "CT-OFF" in step 2.
Notes
- The CT function may not work even though an RDS station is being received.
- There might be a difference between the time set by the CT function and the actual time.
Other Functions
Adjusting the balance and fader
You can adjust the balance and fader.
1 Press SEL repeatedly until "BAL" or "FAD" appears.
Each time you press SEL, the item changes as follows:
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\mathrm{LOW} ^ {} \rightarrow \mathrm{MID} ^ {} \rightarrow \mathrm{HIGH} ^ {*} \rightarrow
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$$
\text { BAL (left - right) } \rightarrow \text { FAD (front - rear) }
$$
* When EQ3 is activated (page 16).
2 Press either side of the volume button to adjust the selected item.
Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item.
Attenuating the sound
Press ATT.
After “ATT-ON” momentarily flashes, the “ATT” indication appears in the display.
To restore the previous volume level, press ATT again.
"ATT-OFF" flashes momentarily.
Changing the sound and display settings
The following items can be set:
• CT (Clock Time) (page 14).
• A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)* (page 17).
• M.DSPL (Motion Display)
– the demonstration mode which appears when the tape is ejected and no source is selected (e.g., tuner is turned off).
- BEEP – to turn the beep sound on or off.
1 Press SEL and the desired preset number button simultaneously.
$$
\begin{array}{l} \text { SEL } + 2: \text { CT } \ \text { SEL } + ③: \mathrm{A.SCRL} ^ {*} \ \text {SEL} + 4: \mathrm{M.DSPL} \ \text { SEL } + 6: \text { BEEP } \ \end{array}
$$
* When no CD or MD is playing, this item will not appear.
Note
The displayed item will differ depending on the source.
2 Press SEL and the preset number button repeatedly to select the desired setting (Example: ON or OFF).
Setting the equalizer
— EQ3
You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music types (XPLOD, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, NEW AGE, ROCK, CUSTOM, and OFF (equalizer OFF)).
You can store a different equalizer setting for each source.
Selecting the equalizer curve
1 Press SOURCE to select a source (Radio, CD or MD) or insert a cassette.
2 Press EQ3 repeatedly to select the desired equalizer curve.
Each time you press EQ3, the item changes.
To cancel the equalizing effect, select "OFF."
Adjusting the equalizer curve
You can store and adjust the equalizer settings for different tone ranges.
1 Press SOURCE to select a source (Radio, CD or MD) or insert a cassette.
2 Press EQ3 repeatedly to select the desired equalizer curve.
3 Adjusting the equalizer curve.
① Press SEL repeatedly to select the desired tone range.
Each time you press SEL, the tone range changes.
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\text { LOW } \rightarrow \text { MID } \rightarrow \text { HI } (\rightarrow \text { BAL } \rightarrow \text { FAD })
$$
② Press either side of the volume button repeatedly to adjust to the desired volume level.
The volume level is adjustable by 1 dB steps from -10 dB to +10 dB.
③ Repeat step ① and ② to adjust the equalizer curve.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press SEL for 2 seconds. After 3 seconds, the display returns to normal play mode.
Note
When EQ3 is set to "OFF," you cannot adjust the equalizer settings.
With Optional Equipment
CD/MD Unit
This unit can control external CD/MD units. If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc.
Playing a CD or MD
1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD or MD.
In case of tape playback, press ▲ to eject the tape.
2 Press MODE until the desired unit appears.
CD/MD playback starts.
When a CD/MD unit is connected, all the tracks play from the beginning.
Tip
With the optional MG Memory Stick System-up Player MGS-X1 connected to this unit, press SOURCE to select "MD," then press MODE to select the unit number of the MD (MD1 or MD2, etc.).
Changing the display 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 → Track name ^*3 →
Clock
*1 If you have not labelled the disc or if there is no disc name prerecorded on the MD, "NO NAME" appears in the display.
*2 If you play a CD TEXT disc, the artist name appears in the display after the disc name. (Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.)
*3 If the track name of a CD TEXT disc or MD is not prerecorded, "NO NAME" appears in the display.
If the disc name, artist name, or track name on a CD TEXT disc or MD exceeds 8 characters and the Auto Scroll function is on, information automatically scrolls across the display as follows:
- The disc name appears when the disc has changed (if the disc name is selected).
- The track name appears when the track has changed (if the track name is selected).
If you press DSPL to change the display item, the disc or track name of the CD TEXT or MD disc is scrolled automatically whether you set the function ON or OFF.
During playback, press SEL and ③ to select "A.SCRL-ON."
To cancel Auto Scroll, select "A.SCRL-OFF."
Note
For some discs with very many characters, the following cases may happen:
— Some of the characters are not displayed.
— Auto Scroll does not work.
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Locating a specific track
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
During playback, press either side of SEEK momentarily for each track you want 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. Release when you have found the desired point.
To search forward
To search backward
Switching to other discs
During playback, press ① (DISC -) or ② (DISC +) button.
The desired disc in the current unit begins playback.
① (DISC –): For preceding discs
② (DISC +): For succeeding discs
Disc number
Track number
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play
You can select:
- REP-TRACK – to repeat a track.
- REP-DISC – to repeat a disc.
During playback, press ③ (REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.
REP-TRACK → REP-DISC → REP-OFF
Repeat Play starts.
To return to normal play mode, select "REP-OFF."
Playing tracks in random order — Shuffle Play
You can select:
- SHUF-DISC – to play the tracks on the current disc in random order.
- SHUF-CHGR – to play the tracks in the current unit in random order.
- SHUF-ALL* – to play all the tracks in all the units in random order.
During playback, press ④ (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.
SHUF-DISC→ SHUF-CHGR → SHUF-ALL*
→ SHUF-OFF
Shuffle Play starts.
* "SHUF-ALL" is only available when you connect two or more optimal CD/MD units.
To return to normal play mode, select "SHUF-OFF."
Maintenance
Fuse replacement
When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the original fuse. If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Warning
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.
Cleaning the connectors
The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, open the front panel by pressing RELEASE, then detach it and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.
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Main unit
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Back of the front panel
Notes
- For safety, turn off the engine before cleaning the connectors and remove the key from the ignition switch.
- Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or any metal device.
Removing the unit
1 Remove the protection collar.
① Detach the front panel (page 6).
② Engage the release keys together with the protection collar.
Orient the release key correctly.
③ Pull out the release keys to remove the protection collar.
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2 Remove the unit.
① Insert both release keys together until they click.
② Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.
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③ Slide the unit out of the mounting.
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Specifications
Cassette player section
| Tape track | 4-track 2-channel stereo |
| Wow and flutter | 0.13 % (WRMS) |
| Frequency response | 30 – 15,000 Hz |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 55 dB |
Tuner section
| FM |
| Tuning range | 87.5 – 108.0 MHz |
| Aerial terminal | External aerial connector |
| Intermediate frequency | 10.7 MHz/450 kHz |
| Usable sensitivity | 9 dBf |
| Selectivity | 75 dB at 400 kHz |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 67 dB (stereo),69 dB (mono) |
| Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz |
| 0.5 % (stereo),0.3 % (mono) |
| Separation | 35 dB at 1 kHz |
| Frequency response | 30 – 15,000 Hz |
MW/LW
| Tuning range | MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz |
| LW: 153 – 279 kHz |
| Aerial terminal | External aerial connector |
| Intermediate frequency | 10.7 MHz/450 kHz |
| Sensitivity | MW: 30 μV |
| LW: 40 μV |
Power amplifier section
| Outputs | Speaker outputs(sure seal connectors) |
| Speaker impedance | 4 – 8 ohms |
| Maximum power output | 45 W × 4 (at 4 ohms) |
General
| Outputs | Audio outputPower aerial relay control terminalPower amplifier control terminal |
| Inputs | BUS control input terminalBUS audio input terminal |
| Tone controls | Low:±10 dB at 60 Hz (Xplod)Mid:±10 dB at 1 kHz (Xplod)High:±10 dB at 10 kHz (Xplod) |
| Power requirements | 12 V DC car battery(negative earth) |
| Dimensions | Approx. 178 × 50 × 178 mm(w/h/d) |
| Mounting dimensions | Approx. 182 × 53 × 161 mm(w/h/d) |
| Mass | Approx. 1.2 kg |
| Supplied accessories | Parts for installation and connections (1 set)Front panel case (1) |
| Optional accessories | BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord)RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) |
| Optional equipment | CD changer (6 discs)CDX-T69MD changer (6 discs)MDX-66XLPMG-MS System-up playerMGS-X1Source selectorXA-C30AUX-IN SelectorXA-300 |
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Troubleshooting guide
The following checklist will help you remedy the problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connections and operating procedures.
General
| Problem | Cause/Solution |
| No sound. | Cancel the ATT function (page 15).Set the fader control to the centre position for 2-speaker systems.Adjust the volume with . |
| The contents of the memory have been erased. | The power cord or battery has been disconnected.The RESET button was pressed. Store again into the memory. |
| Indications do not appear in the display. | Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning the connectors” (page 19) for details.The clock display disappears if you press OFF for 2 seconds. Press OFF again for 2 seconds to display the clock. |
Tape playback
| Problem | Cause/Solution |
| The sound is distorted. | The tape head is contaminated.→ Clean the head with a commercially available dry-type cleaning cassette. |
Radio reception
| Problem | Cause/Solution |
| Preset tuning is not possible. | • Store the correct frequency in the memory.• The broadcast signal is too weak. |
| Automatic tuning is not possible. | • The broadcast signal is too weak.→ Use manual tuning.• The local seek mode is set to ON.→ Set the local seek mode to OFF (page 9). |
| The stations cannot be received.The sound is hampered by noises. | Connect an power aerial control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car's aerial booster. (When your car has built-in FM/MW/LW aerial in the rear/side glass only.) |
| The “ST” indication flashes. | • Tune in the frequency accurately.• The broadcast signal is too weak.→ Set to monaural mode (page 9). |
RDS
| Problem | Cause/Solution |
| The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening. | The station is non-TP or has a weak signal.→Press AF or TA repeatedly until “AF-OFF” or “TA-OFF” appears. |
| No traffic announcements. | Activate “TA.”The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements despite being TP.→Tune to another station. |
| PTY displays “NONE.” | The station does not specify the programme type. |
CD/MD playback
| Problem | Cause/Solution |
| The sound skips. | A dirty or defective disc. |
Error displays (when an optional CD/MD unit is connected)
The following indications will flash for about 5 seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.
| Display | Cause | Solution |
| NO MAG | The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD/MD unit. | Insert the disc magazine in the CD/ MD unit. |
| NO DISC | No disc is inserted in the CD/MD unit. | Insert discs in the CD/MD unit. |
| ERROR^*1 | A CD is dirty or inserted upside down.*2 | Clean or insert the CD correctly. |
| An MD does not play because of some problem.*2 | Insert another MD. |
| A CD/MD cannot play because of some problem. | Insert another CD/MD. |
| BLANK^*1 | No tracks have been recorded on an MD.*2 | Play an MD with tracks recorded on it. |
| RESET | The CD/MD unit cannot be operated because of some problem. | Press the RESET button of the unit. |
| NOT READY | The lid of the MD unit is open or MDs are not inserted properly. | Close the lid or insert the MDs properly. |
| HI TEMP | The ambient temperature is more than 50°C. | Wait until the temperature goes down below 50°C. |
*1 When an error occurs during playback of a CD or MD, the disc number of the CD or MD does not appear in the display.
*2 The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display.
If the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Willkommen!
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Hinweise
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Tipp
FM1 → FM2 → FM3 → MW → LW
REP-TRACK → REP-DISC → REP-OFF
Repeat Play beginnt.
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am Gerät
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Technische Daten
Kassettendeck
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Remarques
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FM1 → FM2 → FM3 → MW → LW
Remarque
La lecture CD/MD commence.
REP-TRACK → REP-DISC → REP-OFF
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Appareil principal
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Dos de la façade
Remarques
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Spécifications
Lecteur de cassette
Note sulle cassette
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Tasto RESET
Nota
Note
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FM1 → FM2 → FM3 → MW → LW
Attenzione
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Opmerkingen over cassettes
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RESET-toets
Opmerking
Opmerkingen
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— Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA)
FM1 → FM2 → FM3 → MW → LW
De "MONO" indicator verschijnt.
De normale weergave verschijnt automatisch na 2 seconden.
REP-TRACK → REP-DISC → REP-OFF
Shuffle play begint.
Waarschuwing
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Apparaat zelf
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Specifications
Cassettespeler
| Bandsporen | 4-sporen 2 stereokanalen |
| Wow en flutter | 0,13 % (WRMS) |
| Frequentierespons | 30 – 15.000 Hz |
| Signaal/ruis-afstand | 55 dB |
Radio
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