Sony XR-C5500 User manual

Operating Instructions
2000 Sony Corporation
US
FM/MW/SW
Cassette
Car Stereo
XR-C5500
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
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-C5500 Serial No.
3-048-458-11 (1)

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Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Cassette
Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of
features using the following controller
accessory:
Optional accessory
Rotary commander RM-X4S
Card remote commander RM-X91
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.
*1You can connect a CD changer, an MD changer,
a CD player, or an MD player.
*2A 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.
Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful 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 or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.

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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.
•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.
Slack
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 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.
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.

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Table of Contents
This Unit Only
Location of controls ................................................. 5
Getting Started
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
Cassette Player
Listening to a tape ............................................... 9
Playing a tape in various modes ..................... 10
Radio
Memorizing stations automatically
—Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 11
Memorizing only the desired stations ............ 11
Receiving the memorized stations .................. 12
Other Functions
Labeling the rotary commander ..................... 13
Using the rotary commander .......................... 13
Adjusting the sound characteristics ............... 15
Attenuating the sound ..................................... 15
Changing the sound and display settings ..... 15
Boosting the bass sound
—D-bass ....................................................... 16
With Optional Equipment
CD/MD Unit
Playing a CD or MD ......................................... 16
Playing tracks repeatedly
—Repeat Play .............................................. 18
Playing tracks in random order
—Shuffle Play .............................................. 18
Additional Information
Maintenance ....................................................... 18
Dismounting the unit ....................................... 19
Specifications ..................................................... 20
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 21

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Location of controls
XR-C5500
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MODE
DSPL
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ENTER
MENU
SOUND
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- SEEK/AMS
REP SHUF
OPEN
D-BASS
SOURCE
Refer to the pages listed for details.
1MENU button
8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17
2Volume control dial
3SOURCE (TUNER/TAPE/CD/MD) button
6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 16
4PRST/DISC +/– (cursor up/down) buttons
8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17
During radio reception:
Preset stations select 12
During CD/MD playback:
Disc change 17
5DSPL (display mode change) button
10, 16, 17
6MODE button 9, 10, 11, 12, 16
During tape palyback:
Playback direction change 9
During radio reception:
BAND select 11
During CD/MD playback:
CD/MD unit select 16
7Display window
8 Z(eject) button (located on the front
side of the unit behind the front panel) 9
9OPEN button 7, 9, 19
q; D-BASS button 16
qa SOUND button 15
qs OFF button*6, 7, 8, 9
qd Reset button (located on the front side
of the unit behind the front panel) 7
qf SEEK/AMS –/+ (cursor left/right) buttons
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17
Seek 11
Automatic Music Sensor 9, 17
Manual search 12, 17
qg ENTER button
8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17
qh Frequency select switch
(located on the bottom of the unit)
See “Frequency select switch”in the
Installation/Connections manual.
qj Receptor for the card remote commander
qk Number buttons
During tape playback:
(1) REP 10
During radio reception
Preset number select 11, 12
During CD/MD playback:
(1) REP 18
(2) SHUF 18
*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) only momentarily,
the clock display does not turn off and this
causes battery wear.

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Optional
Card remote commander RM-X91
Notes on 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.
The corresponding buttons of the card
remote commander control the same
functions as those on this unit.
1OFF button
2MENU button
3SOURCE button
4SEEK/AMS (cursor </,) button
5SOUND button
6DSPL button
7ATT button
8LIST button (Not available for this model)
9DISC/PRST (cursor M/m) button
q; ENTER button
qa MODE button
qs VOL button
OFF
SEEK SEEK
OPEN/CLOSE
MENU LIST
SOUND ENTER
DISC
DISC
SOURCE
DSPL MODE
VOLATT
x
+ side up
A unit turned off by pressing (OFF) for two seconds cannot be operated with the card remote
commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed or a casette is inserted to activate the unit first.
Replacing the lithium battery
When the battery becomes weak, the range of
the card remote commander becomes shorter.
Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium
battery.

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A
Attaching the front panel
Place the hole Aof the front panel onto the
spindle Bon the unit as illustrated, then push
the left side in.
Notes
• Be careful 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.
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 ball-
point pen.
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.
1Press (OFF).
2Press (OPEN), then slide the front panel
to the right side, and pull out from the
left side.
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.
Reset button
1
2
x
B

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Turning the unit on/off
Turning on the unit
Press (SOURCE) or insert a cassette in the unit.
For details on operation, refer to page 9
(cassette player) and page 11 (radio).
Turning off the unit
Press (OFF) to stop tape playback or FM/
MW/SW reception (the key illumination and
display remains on.)
Press (OFF) for two seconds to completely
turn off the unit.
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.
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)).
(PRST/DISC)
(+) : To select upwards
(–) : To select downwards
(SEEK/AMS)
SOURCE
SOURCE
(+) : To select
rightwards
(–) : To select
leftwards
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.
Example: To set the clock to 10:08
1Press (MENU), then press either side of
(PRST/DISC) repeatedly until “CLOCK”
appears.
1Press (ENTER).
The hour indication flashes.
2Press either side of (PRST/DISC) to set
the hour.
3Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS).
The minute indication flashes.
4Press either side of (PRST/DISC) to set
the minute.
2Press (ENTER).
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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Cassette Player
Listening to a tape
1Press (OPEN) and insert a cassette.
Playback starts automatically.
2Close the front panel.
If a cassette is already inserted, to start
playback, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until
“FWD”or “REV”appears.
Tip
To change the tape‘s playback direction, press
(MODE) (o).
To Press
Stop playback (OFF)
Eject the cassette (OPEN) then Z
Fast-winding the tape
During playback, press and hold either
side of (SEEK/AMS).
To start playback during fast-forwarding or
rewinding, press (MODE) (o).
Locating a specific track
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
During playback, press either side of
(SEEK/AMS) momentarily for each track
you want to skip.
You can skip up to nine tracks at one time.
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.
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.)
To locate
preceding
tracks
To locate
succeeding
tracks
Rewind Fast-forward
The side facing up is played.
The side facing down is played.
SOURCE
SOURCE

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Playing a tape in various
modes
You can play the tape in various modes:
•REP (Repeat Play) repeats the current track.
•BL SKP (Blank Skip) skips blanks longer than
eight seconds.
•ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) turns on
the tuner automatically when fast-winding
the tape.
1During playback, press (MENU).
2Press either side of (PRST/DISC)
repeatedly until the desired item
appears.
Each time you press (–) side of
(PRST/DISC), the item changes as follows:
BL SKP tATA
3Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) to select
“ON.”
Play mode starts.
4Press (ENTER).
To return to normal playback mode, select
“OFF”in step 3.
Tip
While the ATA function is activated, the display
(TAPE yTUNER) can be changed by pressing
(DSPL).
MODE
DSPL
ENTER
123456
- SEEK/AMS
REP SHUF
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play
During playback, press (1) (REP)
repeatedly until “REP-ON”in the display
appears.
REP-ON yREP-OFF
Repeat Play starts.
To return to normal playback mode, select
“REP-OFF.”
Tip
During repeat playback, press (MODE). “REP”
disappears from the display and repeat mode is
canceled.

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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
12 SW stations (6 each for SW1 and 2) in the
order of your choice.
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune
in the station that you want to store on
the number button.
4Press 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.
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, SW1 and
SW2).
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use
Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
Each time you press (SOURCE), the source
changes as follows:
BTUNER BCD*
TAPEbMD*b
*If the corresponding optional equipment is
not connected, this item will not appear.
2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
Each time you press (MODE), the band
changes as follows:
BFM1 BFM2 BFM3
SW2 bSW1 bMW b
3Press (MENU), then press either side of
(PRST/DISC) repeatedly until “BTM”
appears.
4Press (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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Receiving the memorized
stations
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on
which the desired station is stored.
Tip
Press either side of (PRST/DISC) to receive the
stations in the order they are stored in the
memory (Preset Search Function).
If you cannot tune in a preset
station
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.
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.
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 and hold either side of
(SEEK/AMS) until the desired frequency appears
(manual tuning).
If FM stereo reception is poor
—Monaural Mode
1During radio reception, press (MENU),
then press either side of (PRST/DISC)
repeatedly until “MONO”appears.
2Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) until
“MONO-ON“appears.
The sound improves, but becomes
monaural (“ST”disappears).
3Press (ENTER).
To return to normal mode, select
“MONO-OFF”in step 2.
If FM stereo broadcast becomes
monaural
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.
1During radio reception, press (MENU),
then press either side of (PRST/DISC)
repeatedly until “IF AUTO”appears.
2Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) until
“WIDE“appears.
3Press (ENTER).
Note
When you widen the frequency signal reception
setting (“WIDE“mode), some interference may
occur.
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
The rotary commander works by pressing
buttons and/or rotating controls.
You can also control the optional CD or MD
units with the rotary commander.
By pressing buttons
(the SOURCE and MODE buttons)
Each time you press (SOURCE), the
source changes as follows:
TUNER tCD*tMD*tTAPE
Pressing (MODE) changes the operation
in the following ways;
•Tuner : FM1 tFM2 tFM3 tMW
tSW1 tSW2
•Tape : playback direction
•CD unit*: CD1 tCD2 t…
•MD unit*: MD1 tMD2 t…
*If the corresponding optional equipment is
not connected, the item will not appear.
continue to next page t
Other Functions
You can also control this unit with the rotary
commander (optional).
Labeling the rotary
commander
Depending on how you mount the rotary
commander, attach the appropriate label as
shown in the illustration below.
SOUND
DSPL
MODE
SOUND
DSPL
MODE
(SOURCE)
(MODE)

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Press (DSPL) to change
the displayed items.
Press (SOUND) to
adjust the volume
and sound menu.
To decrease
To increase
OFF
Rotate the VOL control to
adjust the volume. Press (ATT) to
attenuate the
sound.
Press (OFF) to turn
off the unit.
Other operations
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.
By rotating the control
(the SEEK/AMS control)
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).
•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.
By pushing in and rotating the
control (the PRESET/DISC control)
Push in and rotate the control to:
•Receive the stations memorised on the
number buttons.
•Change the disc.
Tip
While the ATA function is activated, the display
(TAPE yTUNER) can be changed by pressing
(DSPL).
Changing the operative direction
The operative direction of controls is factory-
set as shown below.
If you need to mount the rotary commander on
the right hand side of the steering column, you
can reverse the operative direction.
Press (SOUND) for two seconds while
pushing the VOL control.
Tip
You can also change the operative direction of
these controls with the unit (see “Changing the
sound and display settings”on page 15).

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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.
1Select the item you want to adjust by
pressing (SOUND) repeatedly.
Each time you press (SOUND), the item
changes as follows:
VOL (volume) tBAS (bass) tTRE (treble) t
BAL (left-right) tFAD (front-rear)
2Adjust the selected item by pressing
either side of (SEEK/AMS).
When adjusting with the rotary
commander, press (SOUND) and rotate the
VOL control.
Note
Adjust within three seconds after selecting the
item.
Attenuating the sound
Press (ATT) on the rotary commander or
card remote commander.
“ATT-ON”flashes momentarily.
To restore the previous volume level, press
(ATT) again.
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).
Changing the sound and
display settings
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.
•D.INFO (Dual Information)*1–to display the
clock and the play mode simultaneously
(ON), or to display the information
alternately (OFF).
•M.DSPL (Motion Display) –to turn the
motion display on or off.
•A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)*2(page 17).
1Press (MENU).
2Press 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 tBEEP tRM tD.INFO*1
tM.DSPL tA.SCRL*2
*1When the radio is off, or when no tape, CD,
or MD is playing, this item will not appear.
*2When no CD or MD is playing, this item will
not appear.
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.
3Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) to select the
desired setting (Example: ON or OFF).
4Press (ENTER).
After the mode setting is complete, the
display returns to normal playback mode.

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With Optional Equipment
CD/MD Unit
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
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD
or MD.
2Press (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:
V
Elapsed playback time
V
Disc name*1/Artist name*2
V
Track name*3
*1If 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.
*2If 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.)
*3If the track name of a CD TEXT disc or MD is not
prerecorded, “TRACK”and “NO NAME”appears
in the display.
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.
D.BASS-1 tD.BASS-2 tD.BASS-3 t
D.BASS-OFF (cancel)
Note
The bass sound may distort at same volume. If the
bass sound distorts, select less effective bass curve.
0dB
D.BASS-3
D.BASS-2
D.BASS-1 D.BASS-3
D.BASS-2
D.BASS-1
Level
Frequency (Hz)

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SOURCE
SOURCE
After you select the desired item, the display
will automatically change to the Motion
Display mode after a few seconds.
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.)
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
disc or MD is scrolled automatically whether
you set the function on or off.
1During playback, press (MENU).
2Press either side of (PRST/DISC)
repeatedly until “A.SCRL”appears.
3Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) to select
“A.SCRL-ON.”
4Press (ENTER).
To cancel Auto Scroll, select “A.SCRL-OFF”in
step 3.
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.
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.
Switching to other discs
During playback, press either side of
(PRST/DISC).
The desired disc in the current unit begins
playback.
To locate
succeeding tracks
To locate
preceding tracks
To search forwardTo search
backward
For preceding
discs
For succeeding
discs
Disc number
SOURCE
Elapsed playback time
Track number

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Fuse (10 A)Fuse (10 A)Fuse (10 A)
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.
Warning
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as
this could damage the unit.
Playing tracks repeatedly
—Repeat Play
You can select:
•REP-1 –to repeat a track.
•REP-2 –to repeat a disc.
During playback, press (1) (REP)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears.
BREP-1 BREP-2
REP-OFF b
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 (2) (SHUF)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears.
BSHUF-1 BSHUF-2
SHUF-OFF bSHUF-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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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 (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.
Main unit
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 with any metal device.
Dismounting the unit
1Press the clip inside the front cover with
a thin screwdriver, and pry the front
cover free.
2Repeat step 1 on the left side.
The front cover is 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.
4Repeat step 3 on the right side.
5Slide 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.
Other specifications
Cassette player section
Tape track 4-track 2-channel stereo
Wow and flutter 0.08 % (WRMS)
Frequency response 30 –18,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio 58 dB
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range FM tuning interval:
50 kHz/200 kHz
switchable
87.5 –108.0 MHz
(at 50 kHz step)
87.5 –107.9 MHz
(at 200 kHz step)
Antenna terminal External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450kHz
Usable sensitivity 8 dBf
Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio 66 dB (stereo),
72 dB (mono)
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
0.6 % (stereo),
0.3 % (mono)
Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response 30 –15,000 Hz
MW
Tuning range MW tuning interval:
9 kHz/10 kHz switchable
531 –1,602 kHz
(at 9 kHz step)
530 –1,710 kHz
(at 10 kHz step)
SW
Tuning range SW tuning interval:
SW1: 2,940 –7,735 kHz
SW2: 9,500 –18,135 kHz
(except for 10,140 –11,575
kHz)
Antenna terminal External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity 30 µV
Power amplifier section
Outputs Speaker outputs
(sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance 4 –8 ohms
Maximum power output 50 W ×4 (at 4 ohms)
General
Outputs Audio output
Power antenna relay
control lead
Power amplifier control
lead
Telephone ATT control
lead
Tone controls Bass ±9 dB at 100 Hz
Treble ±9 dB at 10 kHz
Power requirements 12 V DC car battery
(negative ground)
Dimensions Approx. 178 ×50 ×183 mm
(7 1/8×2 ×7 1/4in.)
(w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions Approx. 182 ×53 ×162 mm
(7 1/4×2 1/8×6 1/2in.)
(w/h/d)
Mass Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 10 oz)
Supplied accessories Parts for installation and
connections (1 set)
Front panel case (1)
Optional accessories Rotary commander
RM-X4S
Card remote commander
RM-X91
BUS cable (supplied with
an RCA pin cord)
RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)
Optional equipment CD changer (10 discs)
CDX-838, CDX-737,
CDX-636
MD changer (6 discs)
MDX-65
Other CD/MD changers
with the Sony-BUS system
Source selector
XA-C30
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.