3-047-809-11 (1)
FM/AM Ca sse t t e
Ca r St e re o
US
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. XR-C7350X Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
XR-C7350X
2000 Sony Corporation
Precautions
Notes on Cassettes
•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.
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.
•If no sound comes from the speakers of a
two-speaker system, set the fader control to
the center 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.
•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.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit that are not covered in
this manual, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Slack
To m a in t a in h ig h q u a lit y so u n d
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.
•Distorted cassettes and loose labels can cause
problems when inserting or ejecting tapes.
Remove or replace loose labels.
Cassette cleaning kits cannot remove sugar
from the tape heads.
•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.
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Table of Contents
Wit h Op t io n a l Eq u ip m e n t
Th is Un it On ly
Location of controls ................................................. 5
CD/MD Un it
Playing a CD or MD ......................................... 16
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play .............................................. 18
Playing tracks in random order
— Shuffle Play .............................................. 18
Ge t t in g St a rt e d
Resetting the unit ................................................ 7
Detaching the front panel .................................. 7
Turning the unit on/off ...................................... 8
How to use the menu ......................................... 8
Setting the clock .................................................. 8
TV/Vid e o
Watching the TV ................................................ 18
Watching a video ............................................... 18
Memorizing TV channels automatically ....... 19
Memorizing only the desired TV channels ... 19
Watching the TV or video while listening to a
tape, CD or MD
Ca sse t t e Pla ye r
Listening to a tape ............................................... 9
Playing a tape in various modes ..................... 10
Ra d io
— Simultaneous Play .................................. 19
Memorizing stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 11
Memorizing only the desired stations ............ 11
Receiving the memorized stations.................. 12
Ot h e r Fu n ct io n s
Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n
Labeling the rotary commander ..................... 13
Using the rotary commander .......................... 13
Adjusting the sound characteristics ............... 15
Changing the sound and display settings ..... 15
Maintenance....................................................... 20
Dismounting the unit ....................................... 21
Specifications ..................................................... 22
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 23
Boosting the bass sound
— D-bass ....................................................... 16
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Location of controls
OPEN
D-BASS
DSPL
MENU
MODE
SOURCE
-
SEEK/AMS
SOUND
ENTER
REP
1
SHUF
2
3
4
5
6
OFF
XR-C7350X
Refer to the pages listed for details.
1 MENU button
qa SOUND button 15
qs OFF button* 6, 7, 8, 9
8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 19
2 Volume control dial
qd Reset button (located on the front side
3 SOURCE (TUNER/TAPE/CD/MD/TV)
of the unit behind the front panel) 7
button 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 16, 18, 19, 20
qf SEEK/AMS –/+ (cursor left/right) buttons
4 PRST/DISC +/– (cursor up/dow n) buttons
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 19, 20
8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 18, 19
Seek 11
During radio reception:
Preset stations select 12
During CD/MD playback:
Disc change 17
During TV reception:
Band select 18
Automatic Music Sensor 9, 17
Manual search 12, 17
qg ENTER button
8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 19, 20
qh Receptor for the card remote
commander
5 DSPL (display mode change) button
qj Number buttons
During tape playback:
(1)REP 10
10, 16, 17
6 MODE button 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 18, 20
During tape palyback:
Playback direction change 9
During radio reception:
BAND select 11
During CD/MD playback:
CD/MD unit select 16
During radio reception
Preset number select 11, 12
During CD/MD playback:
(1)REP 18
(2)SHUF 18
During TV reception:
Preset number select 19
During TV reception:
Unit select 18, 20
7 Display w indow
* Wa rn in g w h e n in st a llin g in a ca r
w it h o u t ACC (a cce sso ry) p o sit io n o n
t h e ig n it io n ke y sw it ch
Be sure to press (OFF) on the unit for tw o
seconds to turn off the clock display after
turning off the engine.
8
Z (eject) button (located on the front
side of the unit behind the front panel)
9, 20
9 OPEN button 7, 9, 21
When you press (OFF) only momentarily,
the clock display does not turn off and this
causes battery wear.
q; D-BASS button 16
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Op t io n a l
Ca rd re m o t e co m m a n d e r RM-X91
Th e co rre sp o n d in g b u t t o n s o f t h e ca rd
re m o t e co m m a n d e r co n t ro l t h e sa m e
fu n ct io n s a s t h o se o n t h is u n it .
OFF
1 OFF button
2 MENU button
DISC
MENU
SEEK
LIST
3 SOURCE button
SEEK
SOURCE
DISC
4 SEEK/AMS (cursor </,) button
5 SOUND button
SOUND
ENTER
MODE
6 DSPL button
7 ATT button
DSPL
ATT
8 LIST button (Not available for this model)
9 DISC/PRST (cursor M/m) button
q; ENTER button
VOL
qa MODE button
qs VOL button
A unit turned off by pressing (OFF) for two seconds cannnot be operated with the card remote
commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed or a cassette is inserted to activate the unit
first.
Re p la cin g t h e lit h iu m b a t t e ry
No t e s o n lit h iu m b a t t e ry
When the battery becomes weak, the range of
the card remote commander becomes shorter.
Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium
battery.
•Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of
children. Should the battery be swallowed,
immediately consult a doctor.
•Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a
good contact.
•Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.
•Do not hold the battery with metallic
tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may
occur.
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.
x
+ side up
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At t a ch in g t h e fro n t p a n e l
Place the hole A of the front panel onto the
spindle B on the unit as illustrated, then push
the left side in.
Getting Started
A
B
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 ball-
point pen.
Reset button
x
Note
Pressing the reset button will erase the clock
setting, preset memory and some memorized
functions.
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
protect the unit from being stolen.
Notes
• Be careful not to attach the front panel upside
down.
1 Press (OFF).
• 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.
2 Press (OPEN), then slide the front panel
to the right side, and pull out from the
left side.
Ca u t io n a la rm
If you turn the car ignition off without
removing the front panel, the caution alarm
will beep for a few seconds.
1
2
If you connect an optional power amplifier and
do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep
sound will be deactivated.
Notes
• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it
from the unit.
• If you detach the panel while the unit is still
turned on, the power will turn off automatically
to prevent the speakers from being damaged.
• When you carry the front panel with you, use the
supplied front panel case.
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Turning the unit on/off
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.
Tu rn in g o n t h e u n it
Press (SOURCE) or insert a cassette in the unit.
For details on operation, refer to page 9
(cassette player) and page 11 (radio).
Example: To set the clock to 10:08
1 Press (MENU), then press either side of
(PRST/DISC) repeatedly until “CLOCK”
appears.
Tu rn in g o ff t h e u n it
Press (OFF) to stop tape playback or FM/AM
reception (the key illumination and display
remains on.)
Press (OFF) for two seconds to completely
turn off the unit.
1 Press (ENTER).
Note
If your car has no ACC position on the ignition key
switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing
(OFF) for two seconds to avoid car battery wear.
The hour indication flashes.
2 Press either side of (PRST/DISC) to set
the hour.
How to use the menu
This unit is operated by selecting items from a
menu.
To select, first enter the menu mode and
choose up/down (+/– of (PRST/DISC)), or
choose left/right (–/+ of (SEEK/AMS)).
3 Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS).
(PRST/DISC)
(+) : To select upw ards
The minute indication flashes.
SOURCE
4 Press either side of (PRST/DISC) to set
the minute.
(–) : To select dow nw ards
(SEEK/AMS)
2 Press (ENTER).
SOURCE
(–) : To select
(+) : To select
rightwards
leftw ards
The clock starts.
After the clock setting is complete, the
display returns to normal playback mode.
Tip
When the D.INFO mode is set to ON, the time is
always displayed (page 15).
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Fa st -w in d in g t h e t a p e
During playback, press and hold either
side of (SEEK/AMS).
Cassette Player
SOURCE
Fast-forw ard
Rew ind
Listening to a tape
1 Press (OPEN) and insert a cassette.
Playback starts automatically.
To start playback during fast-forwarding or
rewinding, press (MODE) (o).
Lo ca t in g a sp e cific t ra ck
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
During playback, press either side of
(SEEK/AMS) momentarily for each track
you w ant to skip.
2 Close the front panel.
You can skip up to nine tracks at one time.
If a cassette is already inserted, to start
playback, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until
“FWD” or “REV” appears.
To locate
preceding
tracks
To locate
succeeding
tracks
SOURCE
The side facing up is played.
Note
The AMS function may not work when:
— the blanks between tracks are shorter than
four seconds
— there is noise between tracks
— there are long sections of low volume or quiet
sections.
The side facing dow n is played.
In the Motion Display mode, all the items are
scrolled in the display one by one in order.
Tip
To change the tape‘s playback direction, press
(MODE) (o).
Tip
The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See
“Changing the sound and display settings” on
page 15.)
To
Press
Stop playback
Eject the cassette
(OFF)
(OPEN) then Z
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Pla yin g t ra cks re p e a t e d ly
Playing a tape in various
modes
You can play the tape in various modes:
•REP (Repeat Play) repeats the current track.
•NR (Dolby NR) lets you select the Dolby* NR
B system.
— Repeat Play
During playback, press (1) (REP)
repeatedly until “REP-ON” in the display
appears.
REP-ON y REP-OFF
DSPL
ODE
•METAL (Metal) lets you play a metal or CrO2
tape.
•BL SKP (Blank Skip) skips blanks longer than
eight seconds.
-
SEEK/AMS
NTER
REP
1
SHUF
2
3
4
5
6
•ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) turns on
the tuner automatically when fast-winding
the tape.
Repeat Play starts.
To return to normal playback mode, select
“REP-OFF.”
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
”DOLBY“ and the double-D symbol ; are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Tip
During repeat playback, press (MODE). “REP”
disappears from the display and repeat mode is
canceled.
1 During playback, press (MENU).
2 Press either side of (PRST/DISC)
repeatedly until the desired item
appears.
Each time you press (–) side of
(PRST/DISC), the item changes as follows:
NR t METAL t BL SKP t ATA
3 Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) to select
“ON.”
Play mode starts.
4 Press (ENTER).
To return to normal playback mode, select
“OFF” in step 3.
Tip
While the ATA function is activated, the display
(TAPE y TUNER) can be changed by pressing
(DSPL).
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Memorizing only the
desired stations
Radio
You can preset up to 18 FM stations (6 each for
FM1, 2, and 3) and up to 12 AM stations (6
each for AM1 and 2) in the order of your
choice.
Memorizing stations
automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
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, AM1, and
AM2).
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune
in the station that you w ant to store on
the number button.
Ca u t io n
When tuning in stations while driving, use
Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
4 Press the desired number button ((1) to
(6)) until “MEM” appears.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
The number button indication appears in
the display.
Each time you press (SOURCE), the source
changes as follows:
Note
If you try to store another station on the same
number button, the previously stored station will
be erased.
B TUNER
TV*b
B CD*
TAPE b
B 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:
B FM1
B FM2
B FM3
AM2 b
AM1b
3 Press (MENU), then press either side of
(PRST/DISC) repeatedly until “BTM”
appears.
4 Press (ENTER).
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.
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If FM st e re o re ce p t io n is p o o r
Receiving the memorized
stations
— Monaural Mode
1 During radio reception, press (MENU),
then press either side of (PRST/DISC)
repeatedly until “MONO” appears.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
2 Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) until
“MONO-ON“ appears.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
The sound improves, but becomes
monaural (“ST” disappears).
band.
3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on
3 Press (ENTER).
w hich the desired station is stored.
To return to normal mode, select
Tip
“MONO-OFF” in step 2.
Press either side of (PRST/DISC) to receive the
stations in the order they are stored in the
memory (Preset Search Function).
If FM st e re o b ro a d ca st b e co m e s
m o n a u ra l
If yo u ca n n o t t u n e in a p re se t
st a t io n
If interference occurs, the “IF AUTO” function
of this unit will automatically avoid noise and
narrow the reception frequency. In such cases,
some FM stereo broadcasts may become
monaural. If you would like to listen to such
broadcasts in stereo, manually switch to the
“WIDE” setting.
Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to search
for the station (automatic tuning).
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)
repeatedly until the desired station is
received.
1 During radio reception, press (MENU),
then press either side of (PRST/DISC)
repeatedly until “IF AUTO” appears.
Note
If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press
(MENU), then press either side of (PRST/DISC)
repeatedly until “LOCAL” (local seek mode) is
displayed. Then press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) to
select “LOCAL-ON.” Press (ENTER).
During local reception and station selection,
“L.SEEK” appears in the display.
2 Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) until
“WIDE“ appears.
3 Press (ENTER).
Only the stations with relatively strong signals will
be tuned in.
Note
When you widen the frequency signal reception
setting (“WIDE“ mode), some interference may
occur.
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want
to listen to, press and hold either side of
(SEEK/AMS) until the desired frequency appears
(manual tuning).
In the Motion Display mode, all the items are
scrolled in the display one by one in order.
Tip
The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See
“Changing the sound and display settings” on
page 15.)
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Using the rotary
commander
Other Functions
The rotary commander works by pressing
buttons and/or rotating controls.
You can also control this unit with the rotary
commander (optional).
You can also control the optional CD or MD
units with the rotary commander.
By p re ssin g b u t t o n s
(t h e SOURCE a n d MODE b u t t o n s)
Labeling the rotary
commander
Depending on how you mount the rotary
commander, attach the appropriate label as
shown in the illustration below.
(SOURCE)
(MODE)
SOUND
MODE
DSPL
GB
Each time you press (SOURCE), the
source changes as follow s:
TUNER t CD* t MD* t TAPE t TV*
Pressing (MODE) changes the operation
in the follow ing w ays;
• Tuner :
FM1 t FM2 t FM3 t AM1
t AM2
DSPL
MODE
SOUND
• Tape :
playback direction
• TV/Video*: TV1 t TV2 t AUX
• CD unit* : CD1 t CD2 t …
• MD unit* : MD1 t MD2 t …
* If the corresponding optional equipment is
not connected, the item will not appear.
co n t in u e t o n e xt p a g e t
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By ro t a t in g t h e co n t ro l
(t h e SEEK/AMS co n t ro l)
Press (SOUND) to
adjust the volume
and sound menu.
Press (DSPL) to change
the displayed items.
Tip
While the ATA function is activated, the display
(TAPE y TUNER) can be changed by pressing
(DSPL).
Rotate the control and release it to:
•Locate the beginnings of tracks on the
tape. Rotate and hold the control, and
release it to fast-wind the tape. To start
playback while fast-winding the tape,
press (MODE).
Ch a n g in g t h e o p e ra t ive d ire ct io n
The operative direction of controls is factory-
set as shown below.
To increase
•Locate a specific track on a disc. Rotate
and hold the control until you locate the
specific point in a track, then release it to
start playback.
•Tune in stations automatically. Rotate and
hold the control to find a specific station.
To decrease
By p u sh in g in a n d ro t a t in g t h e
co n t ro l (t h e PRESET/DISC co n t ro l)
If you need to mount the rotary commander on
the right hand side of the steering column, you
can reverse the operative direction.
Push in and rotate the control to:
•Receive the stations memorised on the
number buttons.
Press (SOUND) for tw o seconds w hile
pushing the VOL control.
•Change the disc.
Ot h e r o p e ra t io n s
Tip
Rotate the VOL control to
adjust the volume.
You can also change the operative direction of
these controls with the unit (see “Changing the
sound and display settings” on page 15).
Press (ATT) to
attenuate the
sound.
Press (OFF) to turn
off the unit.
Note
When installing in a car without ACC (accessory)
position on the ignition key switch, press (OFF) for
two seconds to turn off the clock display after
turning off the engine.
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Adjusting the sound
characteristics
Changing the sound and
display settings
You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and
fader.
You can store the bass and treble levels
independently for each source.
The following items can be set:
•CLOCK (page 8).
•BEEP – to turn the beep sound on or off.
•RM (Rotary Commander) – to change the
operative direction 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.
1 Select the item you w ant to adjust by
pressing (SOUND) repeatedly.
Each time you press (SOUND), the item
changes as follows:
VOL (volume) t BAS (bass) t TRE (treble) t
BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear)
•D.INFO (Dual Information)*1 – to display the
clock and the play mode simultaneously
(ON), or to display the information
alternately (OFF).
2 Adjust the selected item by pressing
either side of (SEEK/AMS).
•M.DSPL (Motion Display) – to turn the
motion display on or off.
When adjusting with the rotary
commander, press (SOUND) and rotate the
VOL control.
•A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)*2 (page 17).
1 Press (MENU).
GB
Note
Adjust within three seconds after selecting the
item.
2 Press either side of (PRST/DISC)
repeatedly until the desired item
appears.
Each time you press (–) side of
(PRST/DISC), the item changes as follows:
CLOCK t BEEP t RM t D.INFO*1
t M.DSPL t A.SCRL*2
1
*
*
When the radio is off, or when no tape, CD,
or MD is playing, this item will not appear.
When no CD or MD is playing, this item will
not appear.
2
Note
The displayed item will differ depending on the
source.
Tip
You can easily switch among categories (“SET,”
“DIS,” “P/M”and “EDT”) by pressing an holding
either side of (PRST/DISC) for two seconds.
3 Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) to select the
desired setting (Example: ON or OFF).
4 Press (ENTER).
After the mode setting is complete, the
display returns to normal playback mode.
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With Optional Equipment
Boosting the bass sound
— D-bass
CD/MD Unit
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.
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
D.BASS-3
D.BASS-2
D.BASS-3
D.BASS-2
D.BASS-1
D.BASS-1
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD
or MD.
0dB
2 Press (MODE) until the desired unit
appears.
Frequency (Hz)
CD/MD playback starts.
Adjusting the bass curve
Press (D-BASS) repeatedly to select the
desired bass curve.
As the D-BASS number increases so does
the effect.
When a CD/MD unit is connected, all the
tracks play from the beginning.
Ch a n g in g t h e d isp la y it e m
Each time you press (DSPL) during CD, CD
TEXT, or MD playback, the item changes as
follows:
D.BASS-1 t D.BASS-2 t D.BASS-3 t
D.BASS-OFF (cancel)
Note
V
The bass sound may distort at same volume. If the
bass sound distorts, select less effective bass curve.
Elapsed playback time
V
Disc name*1/Artist name*2
V
Track name*3
1
*
*
*
If you have not labeled the disc or if there is no
disc name prerecorded on the MD, “DISC” and
“NO NAME” appears in the display.
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.)
If the track name of a CD TEXT disc or MD is not
prerecorded, “TRACK” and “NO NAME” appears
in the display.
2
3
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After you select the desired item, the display
will automatically change to the Motion
Display mode after a few seconds.
Lo ca t in g a sp e cific t ra ck
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
In the Motion Display mode, all the items are
scrolled in the display one by one in order.
During playback, press either side of
(SEEK/AMS) momentarily for each track
you w ant to skip.
Tip
The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See
“Changing the sound and display settings” on
page 15.)
SOURCE
To locate
preceding tracks
To locate
succeeding tracks
Au t o m a t ica lly scro llin g a d isc n a m e
— 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
Lo ca t in g a sp e cific p o in t in a t ra ck
— Manual Search
follows:
During playback, press and hold either
side of (SEEK/AMS). Release w hen you
have found the desired point.
• 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
disc or MD is scrolled automatically whether
you set the function on or off.
SOURCE
GB
To search
backw ard
To search forw ard
1 During playback, press (MENU).
Sw it ch in g t o o t h e r d iscs
2 Press either side of (PRST/DISC)
During playback, press either side of
(PRST/DISC).
repeatedly until “A.SCRL” appears.
The desired disc in the current unit begins
playback.
3 Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) to select
“A.SCRL-ON.”
For succeeding
discs
4 Press (ENTER).
SOURCE
To cancel Auto Scroll, select “A.SCRL-OFF” in
step 3.
For preceding
discs
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.
Elapsed playback time
Track number
Disc number
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Playing tracks repeatedly
TV/Video
— Repeat Play
You can select:
•REP-1 – to repeat a track.
•REP-2 – to repeat a disc.
You can connect an optional TV tuner and TV
monitor to this unit.
During playback, press (1) (REP)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears.
Watching the TV
B REP-1
B REP-2
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”
REP-OFF b
appears.
Repeat Play starts.
2 Press either side of (PRST/DISC)
repeatedly to select the desired TV band.
To return to normal playback mode, select
“REP-OFF.”
Watching a video
Playing tracks in random
order — Shuffle Play
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”
appears.
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.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select
“AUX.”
Play the video.
Notes
• The indication automatically switched to “AUX1”
soon after “AUX” is displayed.
• “AUX2” appears if the VIDEO2 terminal of the
TV monitor is selected.
During playback, press (2) (SHUF)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears.
B SHUF-1
B SHUF-2
SHUF-OFF b
SHUF-ALL* b
Shuffle Play starts.
* “SHUF-ALL” is only available when you
connect two or more optional CD/MD units.
To return to normal playback mode, select
“SHUF-OFF.”
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Memorizing TV channels
automatically
Memorizing only the
desired TV channels
The unit selects the TV channels with the
strongest signals and memorizes them in the
order of their frequency.
You can store up to 12 channels (6 each for
TV1 and 2) on the number buttons in the order
of your choice.
Ca u t io n
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”
When tuning in a station while driving, use
Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
appears.
2 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune
in the TV channel you w ant to store on
each number button.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”
appears.
2 Press (MENU), then press either side of
3 Press and hold the desired number
button ((1) to (6)) until you hear a beep
sound.
(PRST/DISC) until “AUTO MEM” appears.
3 Press (ENTER).
The number button indication and “MEM”
The unit stores TV channels in the order of
their frequencies on the number buttons.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
appears in the display.
Note
GB
If you try to store another channel on the same
number button, the previously stored channel will
be erased.
Notes
• The unit does not store TV channels with weak
signals. If only a few TV channels can be
received, some number buttons will remain
empty.
• When a preset number is indicated in the display,
the unit starts storing TV channels from the one
currently displayed.
Watching the TV or video
while listening to a tape,
CD or MD — Simultaneous Play
The simultaneous play function does not work
while you are listening to the radio.
1 Press (MENU), then press either side of
(PRST/DISC) repeatedly until
“SML-SEL” appears.
2 Press (ENTER).
3 Press (–) side of (SEEK/AMS).
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4 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD
Additional
or MD.
Information
5 Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS).
Maintenance
Fu se re p la ce m e n t
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.
6 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”
appears, then press (MODE) repeatedly
to select a TV or video.
7 Press (ENTER).
Simultaneous Play starts.
Fuse (10 A)
If you are already watching the TV or video
and want to listen to a tape, CD or MD as well,
follow the same steps.
Warning
Re t u rn in g t o n o rm a l m o d e
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as
this could damage the unit.
To cancel the CD or MD, select “– – –” in
step 4.
To cancel the TV or video, select “– – –”
in step 6.
Note
If you press Z (EJECT) on this unit or a CD/MD unit
while the unit is in simultaneous play mode,
Simultaneous Play is canceled.
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Cle a n in g t h e co n n e ct o rs
The unit may not function properly if the
connectors between the unit and the front
panel are not clean. In order to prevent this,
open the front panel by pressing (OPEN), then
detach it and clean the connectors with a
cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply
too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may
be damaged.
Dismounting the unit
1 Press the clip inside the front cover w ith
a thin screw driver, and pry the front
cover free.
2 Repeat step 1 on the left side.
The front cover is removed.
Main unit
Back of the front panel
3 Use a thin screw driver 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.
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 with any metal device.
4 Repeat step 3 on the right side.
5 Slide the unit out of the mounting.
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Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
19 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into 4
ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than
1 % total harmonic distortion.
Ot h e r sp e cifica t io n s
Ge n e ra l
Ca sse t t e p la ye r se ct io n
Tape track
4-track 2-channel stereo
Outputs
Audio output (2)
Power antenna relay
control lead
Power amplifier control
lead
Bass 9 dB at 100 Hz
Treble 9 dB at 10 kHz
12 V DC car battery
(negative ground)
Approx. 178 × 50 × 183 mm
(7 1/8 × 2 × 7 1/4 in.)
(w/h/d)
Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm
(7 1/4 × 2 1/8 × 6 1/2 in.)
(w/h/d)
Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 10 oz)
Parts for installation and
connections (1 set)
Front panel case (1)
Rotary commander
RM-X4S
Wow and flutter
Frequency response
Signal-to-noise ratio
0.08 % (WRMS)
30 – 18,000 Hz
Cassette type
TYPE II, IV
TYPE I
Dolby B NR
Dolby NR off
Tone controls
67 dB
64 dB
61 dB
58 dB
Power requirements
Dimensions
Tu n e r se ct io n
FM
Tuning range
Antenna terminal
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450kHz
Usable sensitivity
Selectivity
Signal-to-noise ratio
Mounting dimensions
87.5 – 107.9 MHz
External antenna connector
Mass
Supplied accessories
8 dBf
75 dB at 400 kHz
66 dB (stereo),
72 dB (mono)
Optional accessories
Optional equipment
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
0.6 % (stereo),
Card remote commander
RM-X91
0.3 % (mono)
35 dB at 1 kHz
30 – 15,000 Hz
Separation
Frequency response
BUS cable (supplied with
an RCA pin cord)
RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)
CD changer (10 discs)
CDX-838, CDX-737,
CDX-636
AM
Tuning range
Antenna terminal
530 – 1,710 kHz
External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity 30 µV
MD changer (6 discs)
MDX-65
Other CD/MD changers
with the Sony-BUS system
Source selector
Po w e r a m p lifie r se ct io n
XA-C30
Outputs
Speaker outputs
(sure seal connectors)
TV tuner
XT-40V
Speaker impedance
4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output 50 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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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.
Ge n e ra l
Ca u se /So lu t io n
Pro b le m
•Cancel the ATT function.
No sound.
•Set the fader control to the center position for two-speaker
systems.
•Rotate the dial clockwise to adjust the volume.
• The power cord or battery has been disconnected.
• The reset button was pressed.
t Store again into the memory.
The contents of the memory
have been erased.
Indications do not appear
in the display.
Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See
“Cleaning the connectors” (page 21) for details.
Ta p e p la yb a ck
Pro b le m
Ca u se /So lu t io n
The sound is distorted.
The tape head is contaminated.
t Clean the head with a commercially available dry-type
cleaning cassette.
The AMS does not operate
correctly.
• There is noise in the space between tracks.
• A blank space is too short (less than four seconds).
• A long pause, or a passage of low frequencies or very low
sound level is treated as a blank space.
Ra d io re ce p t io n
Pro b le m
Ca u se /So lu t io n
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.
t Use manual tuning.
•The local seek mode is set to ON.
t Set the local seek mode to OFF (page 12).
Connect a power antenna control lead (blue) or accessory
power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car’s
antenna booster. (When your car has built-in FM/AM antenna
in the rear/side glass only.)
The stations cannot be
received.
The sound is hampered by
noises.
•Tune in the frequency accurately.
•The broadcast signal is too weak.
t Set to the MONO mode (page 12).
The “ST” indication flashes.
The WIDE mode is selected.
t Set the IF mode to IF AUTO (page 12).
Interference occurs during FM
reception.
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CD/MD p la yb a ck
Pro b le m
Ca u se /So lu t io n
The sound skips.
A dirty or defective disc.
Erro r d isp la ys (when an optional CD/MD unit is connected)
The following indications will flash for about five seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.
So lu t io n
Disp la y
Ca u se
Insert the disc magazine in the CD/
MD unit.
The disc magazine is not inserted in
the CD/MD unit.
NO MAG
NO DISC
NG DISCS
Insert discs in the CD/MD unit.
No disc is inserted in the CD/MD unit.
Insert another CD/MD.
A CD/MD cannot play because of
some problem.
Clean or insert the CD correctly.
Insert another MD.
A CD is dirty or inserted upside
down.*2
1
ERROR*
An MD does not playback because of
some problem.*2
No tracks have been recorded on an
Play an MD with tracks recorded on
it.
1
BLANK*
MD.*2
The CD/MD unit cannot be operated
because of some problem.
Press the reset button of the unit.
RESET
NO READY
HI TEMP
The lid of the MD unit is open or the
MDs are not inserted properly.
Close the lid or insert the MDs
properly.
The ambient temperature is more than Wait until the temperature goes
50°C (122°F).
down below 50°C (122°F).
*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.
Printed in Thailand
Sony Corporation
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