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

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ONY
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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
Disc playing ............ssccscccccccvcvccscesrecccsrseeseessers 18
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.

Automatic Tuning .
Press
to
turn
on
the
unit*.
*When
a
cassette
is
inserted,
press the & (eject) button.
The receivable frequencies of
FMI, FMI and FMIII are the
same
Therefore, 18 stations can be
2 Press to select the desired band: FMI, FMI, FMIN or memorized on FM.
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3 Press the SEEK button.
Each time the FM/AM button is
pressed, the bands changes
cyclically as follows:
FMI
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For lower frequencies For higher frequencies |
FMill
The scanning will stop when a station is received. Press |
the button repeatedly until the desired station is received. AM
4 Adjust the volume.
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Automatic Tuning
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AAPA EDE a
SENS
When there are too many stations and the
scanning stops too frequently during the
automatic tuning
Press the ES button lightly to get the “LOCAL” indication. Each time the SENS button is
pressed, the operational mode
changes cyclically as follows:
(oc)
Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in.
LOCAL
When
the
FM
stereo
program
is
too
weak
—
and
noisy
Press
the
È
button
lightly
to
get
the
“MONO”
indication.
—
= When the FM stereo program
The noise will be reduced, but the sound will be monaural instead. apo gene a al
The program will be
automatically received in stereo.

Manual Tuning
Press to turn on the unit*.
P. Press to select the desired band: FMI, FMII, FMIII or
° AM.
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3 Press the MANU button for more than 0.5 second.
For lower frequencies For higher e
To change the frequency rapidly, keep the button
pressed.
4 Adjust the volume.
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+When a cassette is inserted,
press the & (eject) button.
Warning
While driving, keep your eyes on
the road and use the automatic
tuning or memory preset tuning !
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SONY You can memorize a total
dE of 24 stations (6 stations
CT es per band) on the preset
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It
number
buttons.
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Memorizing the Stations Automatically
(Automatic Memory Function)
1 Press to select the desired band: FMI, FMI, FMill or
AM.
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2 Press until the “MEM” indication starts flashing.
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The unit will start scanning the selected band and
memorizes the tuned stations on the preset number
buttons 1 to 6 automatically.

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Memorizing Only Desired Stations
Manually
1 Press to select the desired band.
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2 Press to tune in a desired station.
(et) or C r +)
Keep the desired preset number button pressed until
the “MEM” indication comes on.
Example: To memorize on the preset number button 1.
The number of the pressed preset number button will be
displayed. The “MEM” indication will appear to show that
the station has been memorized. (The “MEM” indication
will disappear in a few seconds.)
3
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each preset number button.
important
Each preset number button has
only one memory per band. A
previously memorized station
will be erased if you enter a new
station on the same band on the
same preset number button.
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Memory Preset Tuning
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LITe
en
2 M.SCAN/A.MEM 1
Receiving a Preset Station
1 Press to select the desired band. Note
If a preset number button is kept
pressed, the currently received
fwan station will be memorized and
the previous memory will be
erased.
2 Press lightly to receive the desired station.
Checking What is Being Broadcasted on
the Preset Stations
U SCAN
i Note
Press A lightly. it the M.SCAN/A.MEM button is
Each memorized station will be scanned for five seconds in rept pressad, the bution wil
order. (When the broadcast signal of the memorized station is (automatic memory) button and
too weak, it cannot be received.) the memories of the currently
received station and the à
To
cancel
memories
of
the
succeeding
t ber butt ll be
Press the M.SCAN button lightly once more. The memory teas. ca
scan will be canceled and you will be able to listen to the
station currently being received.
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Preparations
== Note
[To remove] To play a 3-inch (8 cm) CD, use
Labeled surface the Sony CSA-8 adaptor (not
supplied). Playing a 3-inch
(8 cm) CD without the adaptor
may damage the changer unit.
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Use the CD changer unit with its door closed
Otherwise, foreign matter may enter the unit, and contaminate the
lenses inside.

Disc Playing
Before operating, insert a
disc magazine with discs
into the CD changer unit.
1 Press to start CD play*. «When a cassette is inserted,
press the & (eject) button.
2 Adjust the volume.
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DISC TRACK
Other Operations
Listening to another disc in the disc magazine
Presis the DISC button lightly during CD play.
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T> search previous disc numbers = ——
To search the disc numbers ahead = LE
If you press the button for more than 0.5 second, it will then function
as the MANU (manual search) button.
Locating the beginning of a track
Press the TRACK button during CD play.
T» listen to the current track again I —— |
from the beginning > ir
if the button is kept pressed, the beginnings of the previous
tracks will be located.
To listen to the next track from the [=F]
beginning ay
If the button is kept pressed, the beginnings of the succeeding
tracks will be located.
Note
When you keep pressing the
TRACK button and come to
either the beginning or the end
of a disc, you will not be able to
proceed any further.

Disc Playing
QE ER)
—— ——
SHUF 1 SHUF 2 MANU
Searching for a particular point on a track
(Manual search)
Keep the MANU button pressed during CD play.
To reverse at high speed > pe
To fast forward => (- wae +]
Release the button at the desired point.
The elapsed playing time of the track will be displayed during the
manual search.
Playing the discs randomly
Press the SHUF 1 or SHUF 2 button during CD play.
To play the tracks on a disc in
random order (Shuffle play 1) >
All the tracks on a disc will be played in random order. When all
the
tracks
on
the
disc
have
been
played,
it
will
be
replaced
with
the next disc.
To play the tracks on all the discs in
random order (Shuffle play 2) >
All
the
tracks
on
all
the
discs
in
the
disc
magazine
will
be
played
in
random
order.
To resume normal playback, press the button (GHUF1 or SHUF2)
again.
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