Sony XR-A55 - Fm/am Cassette Car Stereo User manual

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FM/AM
Cassette
Car
Stereo/
pompasr
Compact
Disc
Changer
XR-A55
CDX-A55
Operating Instructions pagez
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain
it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
“he model and serial numbers are located at the top of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.XR-A55 Serial No.
“he model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.CDX-A55 Serial No.
Mode d'emploi page 26
Avant la mise en service de cet appareil, prière de lire attentivement ce
mode d'emploi que l'on conservera pour toute référence ultérieure.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/
connections manual.
En ce qui concerne l'installation et les connexions, consulter le
manuel correspondant fourni.
© 1992 by Sony Corporation

| English |
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
The shielded interface cable recommended in
this manual must be used with this equipment
in order to comply with the limits for a
computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part
15 of FCC Rules.
INFORMATION
This equipment generates and uses radio
frequency energy and if not installed and used
properly, that is, in strict accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions, may cause
interference to radio and television reception. It
has been type tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B computing device in
accordance with the specifications in Subpart J
of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such
interference in a residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
Reorient the receiving antenna
Relocate the equipment with respect to the
receiver
Move the equipment away from the receiver
Piug the equipment into a different outlet so
that equipment and receiver are on different
branch circuits.
1f necessary, the user should consult the dealer
or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions. The user may find the
following booklet prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission helpful:
“How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV
Interference Problems”. This booklet is
available from the U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-
000-00345-4.
The above caution and information apply only
to the CD changer unit CDX-A55.
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Features
Main Unit (XR-A55)
Tuner section
e SSIR (Sony Super Interference Rejection) PLL
Synthesizer tuner
e Automatic memory function stores a total of 24
stations in memory quickly and easily.
+ Memory scan function scans each preset
station for five seconds in order.
Cassette deck section
Auto-reverse function changes the tape
transport directions automatically.
General
e Slide-out security bracket allows you to take
the unit away with you when you leave your
car. Alternatively, you can secure the unit with
the supplied attachment hardware.
Built-in high powered amplifier with 25 W x 2
output.
+ Compatible with a 4-speaker system.
CD Changer Unit (CDX-A55)
A selection of tracks from 10 discs stored in
the disc magazine can be made and
automatically played in order of your
preference.
e Compact and space-saving design for vertical,
horizontal or suspended installation.
e8 fs digital filter for high quality sound.
¢1 bit D/A converter.

Table of Contents
Precautions sentiments cute Sears sale 4
Location and function of Controls .........................,..... 6
Cassette deck operation
Tapa playback .............................,,...,...... 9
Radio reception
Automatic tuning ............................................... 11
Mar ual tuning ................................................. 13
Memory preset tuning .......................................... 14
CD operation
Preparations .................................................. 17
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Maintenance .............,,...,.,...4.. essor 21
Specifications ....................,.........4. ses 22
Trovbleshooting guide ..........................,............. 23

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.
e If no power is being supplied to the unit, check
the connections first. If everything is in order,
check the fuse.
eif no sound comes out of the speakers of a 2-
speaker system, set the fader control to the
center position.
elf your car is equipped with a power antenna,
note that it will be automatically extended
while the unit is being operated.
e If this unit is used in a car with no accessory
position on the ignition key, be sure to press
the PUSH OFF button when stopping the
Operation in order to avoid car battery wear.
e Avoid installing the unit in a place:
— subject to temperatures exceeding 55°C
(131°F) (such as in a car parked in direct
sunlight).
— subject to direct sunlight.
— near heat sources (such as heaters).
— exposed to rain or moisture.
— exposed to excessive dust or dirt.
— subject to excessive vibration.
e As the laser beam in this compact disc
changer is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt
to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
Moisture condensation
On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture
may condense on the lenses inside the CD
changer unit. Should this occur, the unit will not
operate properly. In this case, remove the disc
and wait for about an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit that are not covered in this
manual, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Notes on Cassettes
Cassette care
e Avoid touching the tape surface of a cassette,
as any dirt or dust will contaminate the head.
e Keep cassettes away from equipment with
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.
Note on cassettes longer than 90
minutes
The use of cassettes longer than 90 minutes is
not recommended except for long continuous
playback.
Removing the Main Unit
To prevent the main unit from being
stolen
When you leave your car, remove the unit from
the bracket and take it away with you.
Be sure to turn off the power of the unit before
removing the unit, otherwise you may hear a
noise.

Nates on Compact Discs Notes on Disc Magazine
A dirty or defective disc causes sound drop- Do not leave the magazine in locations with
outs in playing. To enjoy optimum sound, high-temperature and high-humidity, such as
handle the disc as follows. on a car dashboard or at the rear window
where the magazine may be subjected to
Handle the disc by its edge, and to keep the direct sunlight.
disc clean, do not touch the surface without + Do not insert more than one disc into a slot,
label. otherwise the player and the discs will be
damaged.
This way e Do not drop the magazine or subject it to a
violent shock.
Do not stick paper or tape on the uta doi
surface.
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Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a
car parked in direct sunlight where there can be
a considerable rise in temperature.
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Befcre playing, clean the discs with an optional
clearing cloth. Wipe the discs in the direction of
the arrows.
Do not use soivents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or antistatic
Spray intended for analog discs.

Location and Function of Controls
Refer to the pages in @ for details.
EI BAS (bass) boost control
Slide to the right to boost the bass.
[2] TRE (treble) contro!
Slide to the right to increase and left to
decrease the treble. It can be locked in the
center position.
[3] & (eject) button
Press to stop tape playback and eject the
cassette.
(4) Cassette insertion door
[5] <</>P (fast winding) buttons/ (tape
transport direction change) buttons O
[6] Display window
FAD (fader) control
Turn clockwise to decrease the volume of
the rear speakers or counterclockwise to
decrease the volume of the front speakers.
Reset button
Press this button when you use this unit for
the first time, when you have changed the
car battery or when the buttons of this unit
do not function. The reset button is effective
only when the unit is mounted in the
bracket.
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PUSH OFF button
Press to turn off the unit.
The button does not function during tape operation.
VOL
contro!
Turn
clockwise
to
increase
and
counterclockwise
to
decrease
the
volume.
PULL
BAL
control
While
pulling
the
contro!
knob,
turn
clockwise
to
decrease
the volume of the left speaker(s), and turn counterclockwise
to decrease the volume of the right speaker(s).
M.SCAN (memory scan)/A.MEM (automatic memory) button ® ©
M.SCAN Press for a moment to scan the preset stations
automatically.
Press for more than two seconds to memorize the stations
automatically.
A.MEM
[11] SENS (sensitivity) button ©
[12] FM/AM (band select) button D ®© © © ©
E‘ach time this button is pressed, the bands
changes cyclically as follows:
FMI => FMII => FMill = AM — FMI
[13] CD (disc play) button ©

Location and Function of Controls

Tape Playback
Playback starts automatically.
2 Adjust the volume.
The side of the cassette being played back
This unit plays back both sides of the cassette repeatedly. The
indication on the display window shows which side of the cassette is
currently being played back.
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Tape Playback
Other Operations
To listen to the other side of the > Press both 5]
cassette ;
simultaneously.
To wind the tape rapidly
To advance
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To resume playback, press [F) or D lightly, so as not to depress it.
| Drea Direction indication
To eject a cassette = Press (s] i
Note
You cannot turn off the unit
when a cassette is insertéd.