Sony XR-1947 User manual

Actual total number: Sony XR-1947 (E) 3-858-377-11 (2)
1996 by Sony Corporation
3-858-377-11 (2)
Operating Instructions
XR-1947
EN
FM/AM
Cassette Car
Stereo
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.

2
Actual total number: Sony XR-1947 (E) 3-858-377-11 (2)
EN

3
Actual total number: Sony XR-1947 (E) 3-858-377-11 (2)
EN
Table of contents
Getting Started
Setting the clock .................................................. 4
Cassette player
Listening to the tape ........................................... 4
Radio
Memorizing stations automatically
— Automatic Memory .................................. 5
Memorizing only the desired stations ............. 6
Receiving the memorized stations .................... 6
Other Functions
Adjusting the sound characteristics ................. 7
Changing the sound and display settings ....... 7
Additional Information
Precautions ........................................................... 7
Maintenance ......................................................... 8
Dismounting the unit ......................................... 9
Location of controls .......................................... 10
Specifications ..................................................... 11
Troubleshooting guide ...................... Back cover
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Cassette
Car Stereo. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of
features.

4
Actual total number: Sony XR-1947 (E) 3-858-377-11 (2)
EN
6666
3333
Cassette Player
Listening to the tape
Insert the cassette.
Playback will start automatically.
The side facing up is being played.
The side facing down is being played.
Tip
To change the tape transport direction, press both 0and
)at the same time.
To eject the cassette, press 6.
Fast-winding the tape
To resume playback, press the other fast-
winding button partially until the locked
button is released.
Tip
9and (flashs while fast-winding the tape.
Direction
indicator
(
9
Fast-forward Rewind
Getting Started
Setting the clock
The clock has a 12-hour digital indication.
Note
Turn the power on first, then set the clock.
To turn the power on, press (TUNER).
Example : Set the clock to 10:08
1Display the time.
press (DSPL) during operation.
2Press (DSPL) for two seconds.
1Set the hour.
2Press (SEL) momentarily.
3Set the minute.
3Press (DSPL) momentarily.
100
The hour digit flashes.
1000
to go back to go forward
1000
The minute digits flash.
to go back to go forward
1008
1008
The clock starts.

5
Actual total number: Sony XR-1947 (E) 3-858-377-11 (2)
EN
Changing the displayed items
Each time you press (DSPL) momentarily
during tape playback, the displayed item
changes as follows:
Tape playback ˜Clock
Radio
Memorizing stations
automatically
— Automatic Memory
The unit selects the stations with clearst
reception and memorises them. You can store
up to 6 stations on each band (FM1, FM2, FM3,
AM1 and AM2).
Caution
When tuning in the station while driving, use
Automatic Memory to prevent accidents.
1Press (TUNER) repeatedly to select the
desired band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and
AM2).
2Press (A.MEM/M.SCAN) for two seconds.
The unit stores stations on the number
buttons.
Notes
• The unit will not store stations with weak signals. If
there are only a few stations that you can receive, the
stations stored before will remain on the other number
buttons.
• When a preset number is indicated in the display , the
unit starts storing stations from the one currently
displayed.
Getting Started/Cassette Player/Radio

6
Actual total number: Sony XR-1947 (E) 3-858-377-11 (2)
EN
Receiving the memorized
stations
1Press (TUNER) repeatedly to select the
desired band.
2Press the number button ((1) to (6))
momentarily where the desired station is
stored.
Tip
Press (A.MEM/M.SCAN) momentarily to receive in order
the stations stored in the memory (Memory scan
Function).
If you cannot tune in a preset
station
Press either side of (SEEK/MANU)
momentarily to search for the station
(automatic tuning).
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Press either side of (SEEK/MANU)
repeatedly until the desired station is
received.
Note
If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press
(LOUD/SENS) momentarily until “LCL” (local seek mode)
appears in the display. Only the stations with relatively
strong signals will be tuned on.
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen
to, press and hold either side of (SEEK/MANU) until the
desired frequency appears (manual tuning).
If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural mode
Press (LOUD/SENS) momentarily until
“MONO” appears.
The sound improves, but it will becomes
monaural (“STEREO” disappears).
Changing the displayed items
Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes
as follows:
Frequency ˜Clock
Memorizing only the
desired stations
You can store up to 6 stations on each band (18
for FM1, FM2 and FM3, 12 for AM1 and AM2)
in order of your choice.
1Press (TUNER) repeatedly to select the
desired band.
2Press either side of (SEEK/MANU) to tune
in the station that you want to store on
the number button.
3Keep the desired number button ((1) to
(6)) pressed for two seconds until you
hear a beep tones.
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.

7
Actual total number: Sony XR-1947 (E) 3-858-377-11 (2)
EN
Additional
Information
Precautions
•If your car was parked in direct sunlight
resulting in a considerable rise in
temperature inside the car, allow the unit to
cool off before operating it.
•If no power is being supplied to the unit,
check the connections first. If everything is in
order, check the fuse.
•If no sound comes from the speakers of a
2-speaker system, set the fader control to the
center position.
•When the tape is played back for a long
period, the cassette shell may become warm
because of the built-in power amplifier.
However, this is not a sign of a 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.
Other Functions
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
You can adjust the bass, treble, balance and
fader.
1Select the item you want to adjust by
pressing (SEL) repeatedly.
To adjust bass or treble, press (SEL)
repeatedly until “BAS“ or “TRE“ flashes.
BAS (bass) nTRE (treble)
nBAL (balance) nFAD (fader)
nVOL (volume)
2Adjust the selected item by pressing (+)
or (–).
Adjust within three seconds after selecting.
(After three seconds the buttons work as
volume control buttons.)
Changing the sound and
display settings
Enjoying bass and treble even at
low volume — Loudness
Bass and treble will be reinforced.
Press (LOUD/SENS) for two seconds.
“LOUD” appears.
To cancel, press (LOUD/SENS) for two seconds
again.
Turn off the beeps
Press (6) while pressing (SEL).
To obtain the beeps again, press these
buttons again.
Radio/Other Functions/Additional Information

8
Actual total number: Sony XR-1947 (E) 3-858-377-11 (2)
EN
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.
Cassettes longer than 90 minutes
The use of cassettes longer than 90 minutes is
not recommended except for long continuous
play. The tapes used for these cassettes are
very thin and tend to be stretched easily.
Frequent playing and stopping of these tapes
may cause them to be pulled into the cassette
deck mechanism.
Maintenance
Fuse Replacement
When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one
matching the amperage rating stated on the
fuse. If the fuse blows, check the power
connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse
blows again after replacement, there may be
an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
Replace the fuse on the rear of the unit.
Warning
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as
this could damage the unit.
Slack Fuse (10 A)

9
Actual total number: Sony XR-1947 (E) 3-858-377-11 (2)
EN
Additional Information
Dismounting the unit
1While pushing in on the left side of the
front cover, insert the tip of a thin
screwdriver as shown in the illustration,
then pry off the front cover.
Thin screwdriver
(Be careful to not break the front cover.)
2Repeat step 1 on the right side. Then the
front cover will be removed.
3Use a thin screwdriver to push in the clip
on the left side of the unit, then pull out
the left side of the unit until the catch
clears the mounting.
5Slide the unit out of the mounting.
4Repeat step 3 on the right side.

10
Actual total number: Sony XR-1947 (E) 3-858-377-11 (2)
EN
Location of controls
8SEEK/MANU button 6
9LOUD (loudness)/SENS (sensitivity
adjust) button 6, 7
!º A.MEM (automatic memory)/M.SCAN
(Memory scan) 5, 6
!¡ TUNER (radio on/band select) button
5, 6
!™ OFF button
!£ Frequency select switch (located on the
bottom of the unit)
See “Frequency select switch“ in the
Installation/Connections manual.
Refer to the pages for further details.
1Display window
2SEL (control mode select) button 4, 7
3DSPL (display mode change/time set)
button 4, 5, 6, 7
46(eject) button 4
5During radio reception:
Preset number buttons 6
60/)(fast winding)/DIR (tape
transport direction change) buttons 4
7(+)(–) (volume/bass/treble/balance/
fader control) button 7
DSPL
SEEK
MANU
SENS M.SCAN
A.MEM
TUNER OFF
DIR
61 2 3 4 5
SEL
LOUD