XR-L210 - Radio SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Cassette player car stereo
Brand	Sony
Model	XR-L210
Dimensions (W × H × D)	Approx. 178 × 50 × 176 mm
Weight	Approx. 1.2 kg
Power supply	Car battery 12 V DC (negative ground)
Max output power	45 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
Speaker impedance	4 - 8 ohms
Radio tuning ranges	FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz / MW: 531 - 1,602 kHz / LW: 153 - 279 kHz
RDS functions	AF, TA, PTY, CT, REG, EON
Cassette player	Play, fast forward, rewind, ATA, direction change
Radio presets	18 FM (6 × 3 bands) + 6 MW + 6 LW = 30 stations
Tone control	Bass ±9 dB at 100 Hz, Treble ±9 dB at 10 kHz
D-Bass (bass boost)	3 adjustable levels
Favorite settings (MBP)	2 presets for balance and fader
Connectors	Speaker outputs, power antenna control, telephone attenuator input
Supplied accessories	Installation/connection parts, face case
Maintenance	Clean connectors with alcohol, replace 10 A fuse
Repairability	Disassembly possible with supplied tools; consult Sony dealer if problem
Security	Detachable anti-theft face, alarm if face not removed, ATT for phone

Frequently Asked Questions - XR-L210 SONY

How to set the clock on the Sony XR-L210?

Press DSPL for 2 seconds until the hours flash. Use the volume button to set the hour, then the minutes. The clock operates on a 24-hour system.

What to do if no sound comes out of the speakers?

Check that the ATT (attenuator) function is not activated. If using a 2-speaker system, set the front-rear balance (FAD) to the center position. Increase volume with the + button.

How to automatically memorize radio stations?

Select the band (FM/MW/LW) with MODE, then press SENS (BTM) for 2 seconds. The unit memorizes the 6 strongest stations in order of frequency.

The cassette produces distorted sound, what to do?

The playback head is probably dirty. Clean it with a commercially available dry-type cleaning cassette. Avoid cassettes longer than 90 minutes.

How to activate traffic announcements (TA)?

Press TA until TA-ON appears. The unit searches for a station broadcasting traffic information. The announcement volume can be preset by pressing TA for 2 seconds.

FM sound is weak, how to improve reception?

Activate MONO mode by pressing SENS repeatedly until MONO-ON appears. If local seek is activated, disable it (LOCAL-OFF) to receive weaker stations.

How to remove the faceplate of the car stereo?

First press OFF, then press RELEASE. Slide the faceplate to the left and pull it towards you. Store it in the supplied case. Do not expose it to heat or moisture.

What to do if the display is blank?

Remove the faceplate and clean the connectors with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol. Ensure the faceplate is properly engaged by pushing until you hear a click.

How to reset the unit?

Remove the faceplate and press the RESET button (located behind the faceplate) with a ballpoint pen. This clears the clock and presets.

Can I connect a CD or MD changer?

Yes, via the BUS cable (optional). Use the SOURCE buttons to select CD/MD and MODE to choose the device. Repeat and random playback functions are available.

USER MANUAL XR-L210 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.

XR-CA300/CA310 only

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

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

*1 You can connect a CD changer, an MD changer, a CD player, or an MD player.
*2 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes information such as the disc name, artist name, and track names.
This information is recorded on the disc.

Precautions

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

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

To maintain high quality sound

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

Cassette cleaning kits cannot remove sugar from the tape heads.

Diagram showing a hand washing a car with a stop sign, indicating no chemical hazard or pollution.

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.

Slack

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

Line drawing of a cassette tape with a strap (no text or symbols)

- 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.

120 90

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

Memorizing stations automatically — Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 8

Memorizing only the desired stations ..... 9

Receiving the memorized 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 sound characteristics .... 15

Attenuating the sound 15

Changing the sound and display settings ..... 15

Boosting the bass sound — D-bass .... 16

Selecting the sound position — "My Best sound Position" .... 16

With Optional Equipment

CD/MD Unit (XR-CA300/CA310 only)

Playing a CD or MD 17

Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play .... 18

Playing tracks in random order — Shuffle Play .... 18

Additional Information

Maintenance 19

Dismounting the unit 20

Specifications 21

Troubleshooting guide 22

Location of controls

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 SOURCE SRC MODE SEL BTM ATT SENS AF DISC ....+ REP SHUF ATA DIR DSP D-BASS D OFF SEEK AMS RELEASE XR-CA300/CA310 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Refer to the pages listed for details.

1 Volume +/- button 7
2 MODE button

During radio reception: BAND select 8, 9

During CD/MD playback*: CD/MD unit select 17

3 XR-CA300/CA310: SOURCE (TUNER/CD/MD) button 8, 9, 17

XR-L200/L210: TUNER button 8, 9

4 SEL (select) button 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
5 ≧ (eject) button 7, 8, 9, 17
6 Display window
7 ◀◀/▶▶ (fast winding)/DIR (tape transport direction change) buttons 7, 8
8 MBP (My Best sound Position) button 16
9 D-BASS button 16
10 SEEK/AMS +/- button 9, 11, 14, 18 Seek 9 Automatic Music Sensor* 18 Manual search* 18
11 RELEASE (front panel release) button 6, 19
12 ATT (attenuate) button 15
13 SENS/BTM button 8, 9, 13

14 RESET button (located on the front side of the unit behind the front panel) 6
15 AF button 10, 11, 13
16 Number buttons 8, 9, 14, 15, 18 During radio reception: Preset number select 9, 11

During tape playback:

⑥ ATA 8

During CD/MD playback*:

① DISC - 18
② DISC + 18
③ REP 18
④ SHUF 18

17 TA button 12, 13
18 PTY (programme type) button 14
19 DSPL (display mode change) button 7, 10, 17
20 OFF button** 6

* XR-CA300/CA310 only

**Warning when installing in a car without ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key switch

Be sure to press OFF on the unit for two seconds to turn off the clock display after turning off the engine.

When you press OFF 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, you must reset the unit.

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

Pure electrical circuit lines without any symbols

RESET button

Note

Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some 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 RELEASE

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.

Diagram showing two views of a device with labeled parts A and B, likely illustrating a mechanical or electronic component assembly.

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 two seconds.

SET M10 M10

The hour indication flashes.

① Press either side of the volume button to set the hour.

to go forward

to go back

SET 100 110

② Press SEL.

SET 100 100

The minute indication flashes.

③ Press either side of the volume button to set the minute.

to go forward

to go back

SET 10710

2 Press DSPL.

10:10

The clock starts.

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

Cassette Player

Listening to a tape

Insert a cassette.

Playback starts automatically.

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

The side facing up is played.

FWD TAPE D-BASS

The side facing down is played.

REV TAPE D-BASS

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 tuner will turn on automatically.

During playback, press ⑥ (ATA) repeatedly until "ATA-ON" in the display appears.

ATA-ON ↔ ATA-OFF

FWW ATA ATA DN D-BASS - DISC + REP SHUF ATA AF 1 2 3 4 5 6 TA

ATA mode starts.

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

Radio

Memorizing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals and memorizes them in the order of their frequencies. You can store up to 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, or TUNER to select the tuner.

In case of tape playback, press ▲ to eject the tape.

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

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

* If the corresponding optional equipment is not connected, this item will not appear (XR-CA300/CA310 only).

2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the band.

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

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

3 Press SENS (BTM) for two 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.

Memorizing 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, or TUNER to select the tuner.
In case of tape playback, press ▲ to eject the tape.
2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the band.
3 Press either side of SEEK/AMS to tune in the station that you want to store on the number button.
4 Press the desired number button (① to ⑥) until "MEM" appears.

The number button indication appears in the display.

Note

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

Receiving the memorized stations

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly, or TUNER to select the tuner.
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/AMS to search for the station.

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Press either side of SEEK/AMS 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/AMS) 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.

F11 MONO ON MONO D-BASS "MONO" indicator is displayed.

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

To return to normal 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.

FMT

BRC

R1

D-BASS

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.

98.5MHz 96.0MHz Station 102.5MHz

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/AMS) while the station name is flashing (within eight seconds). The unit starts searching for another frequency with the same PI (Programme Identification) data ("PI SEEK" appears and no sound is heard). If the unit cannot find another frequency, "NO PI" appears, and the unit returns to the previously selected frequency.

Listening to a regional programme

The “REG-ON” (regional on) function lets you stay tuned to a regional programme without being switched to another regional station.

(Note that you must turn the AF function on.) The unit is factory preset to “REG-ON,” but if you want to turn off the function, do the following.

During radio reception, press AF for two 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 two 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 five seconds, press the number button of the local station again.
3 Repeat this procedure until the desired local station is received.

Listening to traffic announcements

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

Press TA repeatedly until "TA-ON" appears.

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

Tip

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

Notes

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

To cancel the current traffic announcement

Press TA.

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.

1 Press the volume button to adjust the desired volume level.

2 Press TA for two seconds.

"TA" appears and the setting is stored.

Receiving emergency announcements

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

Presetting the RDS stations with the AF and TA data

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

Presetting the same setting for all preset stations

1 Select an FM band (page 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.

PTY

NEWS

D-BASS

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.

PTY

SPORT

D-BASS

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 appear alternately for five 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.

F M I L T - D N D-BASS

In two 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 sound characteristics

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

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

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

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

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

2 Adjust the selected item by pressing either side of the volume button.

Adjust within three 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.

Tip

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

(XR-CA310/ illumination green only)

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.

2 Press the preset number button to select the desired item.

Number buttons

②: CT

③: A.SCRL*

④: M.DSPL

⑥: BEEP

* When no CD or MD is playing, this item will not appear (XR-CA300/CA310 only).

Note

The displayed item will differ depending on the source.

3 Press the preset number button repeatedly to select the desired setting (Example: ON or OFF).

Boosting the bass sound

— D-bass

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

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

Adjusting the bass curve

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

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

$$ \begin{array}{l} \text {D.BASS - 1} \longrightarrow \text {D.BASS - 2} \longrightarrow \text {D.BASS - 3} \longrightarrow \ \text {D.BASS - OFF} \end{array} $$

Note

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

Selecting the sound

position — "My Best sound Position"

When you drive without passengers, you can enjoy comfortable sound environment by "My Best sound Position."

"My Best sound Position" has two presets, which adjusts the sound level of balance and fader. You can select one very easily with MBP button.

Display window	Balance Level		Fader Level
	Right	Left	Front	Rear
MBP-A	-4dB	0	0	-4dB
MBP-B	0	-4dB	0	-4dB
MBP-OFF	0	0	0	0

Press MBP repeatedly until the desired listening position.

Mode of "My Best sound Position" will be shown in the display in order of the table.

FWD M8000 MBP D-BASS

After one second, the display goes back to the normal playback mode.

If you want to adjust the sound level of balance and fader more precisely, you can do it in SEL button. (See "Adjusting the sound characteristics" on page 15.)

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.

Changing the display item

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

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

Automatically scrolling a disc name — Auto Scroll

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

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

If you press DSPL 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.

1 During playback, press SEL.
2 Press ③ repeatedly 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.

Locating a specific track

— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

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

To locate 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 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 DISCTRACK 1 1 0.23 D-BASS Track number

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

You can select:

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

During playback, press ③ (REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

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

Repeat Play starts.

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

Playing tracks in random order — Shuffle Play

You can select:

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

During playback, press ④ (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

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

Shuffle Play starts.

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

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

Additional Information

Maintenance

Fuse replacement

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

Fuse (10 A)

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.

Dismounting the unit

1

Release key (supplied)

2

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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
Usable sensitivity	11 dBf
Selectivity	75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio	62 dB (stereo),68 dB (mono)
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
	0.7 % (stereo),0.5 % (mono)
Separation	33 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: 50 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	Power aerial relay control lead
Input	Telephone ATT control lead*
Tone controls	Bass ±9 dB at 100 HzTreble ±9 dB at 10 kHz
Power requirements	12 V DC car battery(negative earth)
Dimensions	Approx. 178 × 50 × 176 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 (10 discs)CDX-848X, CDX-646MD changer (6 discs)MDX-65Source selectorXA-C30

* XR-CA310/ illumination green only
** XR-CA300/CA310 only

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Troubleshooting guide

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

General

Problem	Cause/Solution
No sound.	Cancel the ATT function (page 15).Set the fader control to the centre position for two-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.

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 MONO 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 (XR-CA300/CA310 only)

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

Error displays (when an optional CD/MD unit is connected) (XR-CA300/CA310 only)

The following indications will flash for about five 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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Taste RESET

Hinweis

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Hinweise

SET M10 M10

SET 100710

② Drücken Sie SEL.

SET IOUT

SET 100718

2 Drücken Sie DSPL.

100 100

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FWD TAPE D-BASS

REV TAPE D-BASS

Tip

PTY NEWS D-BASS

PTY SPART D-BASS

F M I L T. D N D-BASS

②: CT
③: A.SCRL*
④: M.DSPL
⑥: BEEP

FWD MBP MBP D-BASS

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

Repeat Play beginnt.

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am Gerät

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Technische Daten

Kassettendeck

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(XR-CA300/CA310 uniquement)

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Touche RESET

Remarque

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Remarques

SET M10 M11

SET 110000

② Appuyez sur SEL.

SET 1200000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

SET 100 10015

2 Appuyez sur DSPL.

10:10

L'horloge démarre.

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FWD TAPE D-BASS

REV TAPE D-BASS

Conseil

FW ATA ATA ON D=BASS - DISC + REP SHUF ATA AF 1 2 3 4 5 6 TA

PTY NEWS D-BASS

PTY SPORT D-BASS

F M I L T. D N D-BASS

②: CT
③: A.SCRL*
④: M.DSPL
⑥: BEEP

FWD MBP MBP D-BASS

La lecture CD/MD commence.

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

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Autoradio

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Dos de la façade

Remarques

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Spécifications

Lecteur de cassette

Lecture CD/MD (XR-CA300/CA310 uniquement)

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Tasto RESET

Nota

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Note

SET 10400

② Premere SEL.

SET 10000 10000

SET 10716

2 Premere DSPL.

10:15

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FWD TAPE D-BASS

REV TAPE D-BASS

Suggerimento

FM1 BRL P1 D-BASS

Nota

FMT LT-DN D-BASS

②: CT
③: A.SCRL*
④: M.DSPL
⑥: BEEP

FWD M8777 MBP D-BASS

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

Fusibile (10 A)

Attenzione

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Retro del pannello frontale

Note

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Opmerkingen over cassettes

Losse band

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RESET-toets

Opmerking

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Opmerkingen

SET 10010

② Druk op SEL.

SET 10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

SET 10716

2 Druk op DSPL.

100 100

De klok is nu ingeschakeld.

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FWD TAPE D-BASS

REV TAPE D-BASS

Tip

— Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA)

98,5MHz 96,0MHz Station 102,5MHz

PTY NEWS D-BASS

PTY SPORT D-BASS

FM1 CT. ON D-BASS

②: CT
③: A.SCRL*
④: M.DSPL
⑥: BEEP

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

Shuffle play begint.

Zekering (10 A)

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

FM