Sony XR-C5500T User manual

FM/MW/SW
Cassette
Car Stereo
3-227-562-11 (1)
Operating Instructions GB
XR-C5500T

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Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing this 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 Sony 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.
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 centre 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.
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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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.
Slack
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
This Unit Only With Optional Equipment
Location of controls ................................................. 5
Getting Started
Resetting the unit ................................................ 6
Detaching the front panel .................................. 6
Turning the unit on/off ..................................... 7
How to use the menu ......................................... 7
Setting the clock .................................................. 8
Cassette Player
Listening to a tape ............................................... 9
Playing a tape in various modes ..................... 10
Radio
Memorising stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................. 11
Memorising only the desired stations............ 11
Receiving the memorised stations .................. 11
Other Functions
Adjusting the sound characteristics ............... 13
Attenuating the sound ..................................... 13
Changing the sound and display settings ..... 13
Boosting the bass sound
— D-bass ....................................................... 14
CD/MD Unit
Playing a CD or MD ......................................... 14
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play .............................................. 16
Playing tracks in random order
— Shuffle Play .............................................. 16
Additional Information
Maintenance....................................................... 16
Dismounting the unit ....................................... 17
Specifications ..................................................... 18
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 19

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Location of controls
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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, 13, 15
2Volume control dial
3SOURCE (TUNER/TAPE/CD/MD) button
7, 9, 11, 14
4PRST/DISC +/– (cursor up/down) buttons
7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15
During radio reception:
Preset stations select 11
During CD/MD playback:
Disc change 15
5DSPL (display mode change) button
10, 14, 15
6MODE button 9, 10, 11, 14
During tape playback:
Playback direction change 9
During radio reception:
BAND select 11
During CD/MD playback:
CD/MD unit select 14
7Display window
8Z(eject) button (located on the front side
of the unit behind the front panel) 9
9OPEN button 6, 9, 17
q; D-BASS button 14
qa SOUND button 13
qs OFF button*6, 7, 9
qd Reset button (located on the front side
of the unit behind the front panel) 6
qf SEEK/AMS –/+ (cursor left/right) buttons
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15
Seek 12
Automatic Music Sensor 9, 15
Manual search 12, 15
qg ENTER button 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15
qh Receptor for the optional card remote
commander
qj Number buttons
During radio reception:
Preset number select 11
During tape playback:
(1) REP 10
During CD/MD playback:
(1) REP 16
(2) SHUF 16
*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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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
ballpoint pen.
Note
Pressing the reset button will erase the clock
setting, preset memory and some memorised
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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SOURCE
(–) : To select
leftwards (+) : To select rightwards
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

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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 13).
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.

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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 13.)
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).
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:
BLSKP 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
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
cancelled.

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Memorising 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.
Receiving the memorised
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).
continue to next page t
Radio
Memorising stations
automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
The unit selects the stations with the strongest
signals and memorises 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*BMD*BTAPE
*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 bSW1bMWb
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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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 13.)

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Other Functions
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:
BAS (bass) tTRE (treble) t
BAL (left
– right) tFAD (front – rear)
2Adjust the selected item by pressing
eithersideof(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 optional rotary
commander or card remote commander.
“ATT-ON”flashes momentarily.
To restore the previous volume level, press
(ATT) again.
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 15).
1Press(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:
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 Sony 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) repeatedlytoselectCDor
MD.
2Press(MODE) untilthedesiredunit
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 labelled 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.
Adjustingthebasscurve
Press (D-BASS) repeatedly to select the
desiredbasscurve.
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 13.)
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 MD or CD
TEXT disc is scrolled automatically whether
you set the function on or off.
1Duringplayback, 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) momentarilyforeachtrack
you want to skip.
Locating a specific point in a track
—Manual Search
During playback, press and hold either
sideof(SEEK/AMS) . Releasewhenyou
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
forward
To search
backward
For preceding
discs
For succeeding
discs
Disc number
SOURCE
Elapsed playback time
Track number

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Fuse (10 A)
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.”
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.
Warning
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as
this could damage the unit.

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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
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 87.5 –108.0 MHz
Aerial terminal External aerial 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 531 –1,602 kHz
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)
Aerial terminal External aerial 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 aerial relay control
lead
Power amplifier control
lead
Tone controls Bass ±9 dB at 100 Hz
Treble ±9 dB at 10 kHz
Power requirements 12 V DC car battery
(negative earth)
Dimensions Approx. 178 ×50 ×183 mm
(w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions Approx. 182 ×53 ×162 mm
(w/h/d)
Mass Approx. 1.2 kg
Supplied accessories 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 Sony CD changer (10 discs)
CDX-838, CDX-828,
CDX-737, CDX-636
Sony MD changer (6 discs)
MDX-65
Sony Source selector
XA-C30
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.
General
Cause/Solution
•Store the correct frequency in the memory.
•The broadcast signal is too weak.
•The broadcast signal is too weak.
tUse manual tuning.
•The local seek mode is set to ON.
tSet the local seek mode to OFF (page 12).
Connect a power aerial control lead (blue) or accessory power
supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car’s aerial
booster. (When your car has built-in FM/MW/SW aerial in the
rear/side glass only.)
•Tune in the frequency accurately.
•The broadcast signal is too weak.
tSet to the MONO mode (page 12).
Radio reception
Problem
Preset tuning is not possible.
Automatic tuning is not
possible.
The stations cannot be
received.
The sound is hampered by
noises.
The “ST”indication flashes.
Interference occurs during FM
reception.
Problem
No sound.
The contents of the memory
have been erased.
Indications do not appear
in the display.
Cause/Solution
•Cancel the ATT function.
•Set the fader control to the centre 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.
tStore again into the memory.
Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See
“Cleaning the connectors”(page 17) for details.
Tape playback
Problem
The sound is distorted.
The AMS does not operate
correctly.
Cause/Solution
The tape head is contaminated.
tClean the head with a commercially available dry-type
cleaning cassette.
•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.
The WIDE mode is selected.
tSet the IF mode to IF AUTO (page 12).
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Error displays(when an optional CD/MD unit is connected)
The following indications will flash for about five seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.
*1When an error occurs during playback of a CD or MD, the disc number of the CD or MD does not appear
in the display.
*2The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display.
Solution
Insert the disc magazine in the CD/
MD unit.
Insert discs in the CD/MD unit.
Insert another CD/MD.
Clean or insert the CD correctly.
Insert another MD.
Play an MD with tracks recorded on
it.
Press the reset button of the unit.
Close the lid or insert the MDs
properly.
Wait until the temperature goes
down below 50°C.
Display
NO MAG
NO DISC
NG DISCS
ERROR
BLANK
RESET
NO READY
HI TEMP
Cause
The disc magazine is not inserted in
the CD/MD unit.
No disc is inserted in the CD/MD unit.
A CD/MD cannot play because of
some problem.
A CD is dirty or inserted upside
down.*2
An MD does not play because of some
problem.*2
No tracks have been recorded on an
MD.*2
The CD/MD unit cannot be operated
because of some problem.
The lid of the MD unit is open or MDs
are not inserted properly.
The ambient temperature is more than
50°C.
*1
*1
Problem
The sound skips.
Cause/Solution
A dirty or defective disc.
CD/MD playback