Sony XR-C7200 - Fm/am Cassette Car Stereo User manual

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1998 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
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FM/MW/SW
Cassette Car
Stereo
C
ES
XR-C7200W
XR-C7200
For installation and connections, see the supplied Installation/Connections
manual.
Con respecto a la instalación y las conexiones, consulte el manual de Instalación/
conexiones suministrado.
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Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Cassette
Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of
features by using either a supplied rotary
commander or a supplied wireless remote.
In addition to the tape playback and radio
operations, you can expand your system by
connecting an optional CD/MD unit*.
*You can connect to an CD changer, MD changer, or an
CD player, MD player.

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Table of contents
This Unit Only
Getting Started
Resetting the unit ................................................ 4
Detaching the front panel .................................. 4
Preparing the rotary commander ..................... 4
Preparing the wireless remote .......................... 5
Setting the clock .................................................. 5
Cassette Player
Listening to a tape ............................................... 6
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play ................................................ 6
Playing a tape in various modes ....................... 7
Radio
Memorising stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 7
Memorising only the desired stations.............. 8
Receiving the memorized stations.................... 8
Storing the station names
— Station Memo ............................................ 9
Locating a station by frequency and name
— List-up ........................................................ 9
Other Functions
Using the rotary commander .......................... 10
Adjusting the sound characteristics ............... 11
Muting the sound.............................................. 11
Changing the sound and display settings ..... 11
With Optional Equipment
CD/MD Unit
Playing a CD or MD ......................................... 12
Scanning the tracks
— Intro Scan ................................................. 12
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play .............................................. 13
Playing tracks in random order
— Shuffle Play .............................................. 13
Labeling a CD
— Disc Memo/Custom File ....................... 13
Locating a disc by name
— List-up ...................................................... 14
Selecting the specific tracks for playback
— Bank/Custom File .................................. 14
Additional Information
Precautions ......................................................... 15
Maintenance ....................................................... 16
Dismounting the unit ....................................... 17
Location of controls .......................................... 18
Specifications ..................................................... 20
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 21
Index ................................................................... 23

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Getting Started
Resetting the unit
Before operating the unit for the first time or
after replacing the car battery, you must reset
the unit.
Press the reset button with a pointed object
such as a ball-point pen.
Front panel detached
Note
Pressing the reset button will erase the clock and some
memorized functions.
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent the unit from being stolen.
1Press (OFF).
2Press (OPEN) to open up the front panel,
then pull it off towards you.
Notes
• Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
panel.
• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it from the
unit.
•If you detach the panel while the unit is still on, the
power will turn off automatically to prevent the speakers
from being damaged.
•When you carry the front panel with you, put it in the
supplied front panel case.
Attaching the front panel
Align the front panel with the unit, and push
in.
Notes
• Be sure not to attach the front panel upside down.
•Do not press the front panel hard against the unit when
attaching it. Press it lightly against the unit.
•Do not press hard or put excessive pressure on the
display windows of the front panel.
•Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight, 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 where there may be a
considerable rise in temperature.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition key switch to the OFF
position without removing the front panel, the
caution alarm will beep for a few seconds
(only when the POWER SELECT switch on the
bottom of the unit is set to the Aposition).
Preparing the rotary
commander
When you mount the rotary commander,
attach the label in the illustration below.
Reset button
SOUND
LIST
MODE
SOUND
LIST
MODE

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Getting Started
Setting the clock
The clock has a 12-hour digital indication.
Example: Set the clock to 10:08
1Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP).
1Press (4) (n).
The hour digit flashes.
2Set the hour.
3Press (4) (n).
The minute digits flash.
4Set the minute.
2Press (SHIFT).
The clock starts.
Note
If the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is
set to the Bposition, turn the power on first, then set the
clock. To turn the power on, press (SOURCE).
to go backward
to go forward
to go backward
to go forward
1‚:‚8
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Set
Clock
SET UP
SUR EQ
Set
1:‚‚
SET UP
SUR EQ
Set
1‚:‚‚
SET UP
SUR EQ
Set
1‚:‚‚
SET UP
SUR EQ
Set
1‚:‚8
SET UP
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Preparing the wireless
remote
Installing the batteries
Battery life is approx. six months although it
depends on the way of use.
Notes on batteries
To avoid damage from battery leakage and
subsequent corrosion:
— insert the batteries by matching the “+” and
“–” on the batteries to the “+” and “–” in
the battery compartment
— do not use an old battery with a new one,
or different types of batteries together
— remove the batteries when you do not use
the unit for a long period of time
— do not charge the batteries.
If any battery leakage occurs, replace the
batteries with new ones after cleaning the
battery compartment.
Notes on wireless remote
•Do not leave the wireless remote in a location
near any heat sources, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight (especially on the dashboard
in summer etc.).
•When you park your car in direct sunlight,
detach the wireless remote and place it in a
location such as the glove-box, where it will
not be subjected to direct sunlight.
Two size AA (R6) batteries

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Locating the beginning of a track
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
You can skip up to nine tracks at one time.
During playback, press either side of
(SEEK/AMS) momentarily.
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.
Changing the displayed item
Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes
as follows:
zTape playback zClock zFrequency*
*While the ATA function is activated.
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat play
You can repeat play the current track.
1During playback press (SHIFT).
Each time you press (SHIFT), only the items
you can select light up.
2Press (6) (REP).
Repeat play starts.
To go back to the normal playback mode, press
(6) again.
3Press (SHIFT).
SEEK/AMS
To locate
succeeding tracks
To locate preceding
tracks
123456
SHIFT
PLAY MODE REP
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, press
(SOURCE) until “FWD” or “REV” appears to
start playback.
The side facing up is being played.
The side facing down is being played.
Tips
• To change the tape transport direction, press (MODE)
(*).
• “Metal” appears in the display when you insert a metal
or CrO2tape (Auto Metal function).
To Press
Stop playback (OFF)
Eject the cassette (OPEN) then 6
Fast-winding the tape
During playback, press either side of
(SEEK/AMS) for one second.
To start playback while fast-forwarding or
rewinding, press (MODE)(*).
6
SEEK/AMS
Fast-forward
Rewind
FWD
Play
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REV
Play
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Cassette Player/Radio
Playing a tape in various
modes
You can play the tape in various modes:
•Intro (Intro Scan) lets you play the first 10
seconds of all the tracks.
•NR (Dolby NR) lets you select the Dolby*NR
B system.
•ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) turns on
the tuner automatically while fast-winding
the tape.
•B.Skip (Blank Skip) skips blanks longer than
eight seconds.
∗Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol aare
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
1Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY
MODE) repeatedly until the desired play
mode appears.
Each time you press (3), the item changes
as follows:
Intro nNR nATA nB.Skip
2Press (4) (n) to select the desired play
mode setting (for example: on, NR B).
Playback starts.
3Press (SHIFT).
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “off” in step 2 above.
FWD
Intro off
PLAY MODE
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FWD
Intro on
PLAY MODE
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Radio
Memorising stations
automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
The unit selects the stations with the strongest
signals and memorizes them. You can store up
to 10 stations on each band (FM 1, FM 2, MW,
SW 1 and SW 2).
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:
Tape ˜Tuner
2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
desired band.
Each time you press (MODE), the band
changes as follows:
zFM 1 z FM 2 z MW
SW 2 Z SW 1 Z
3Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY
MODE) repeatedly until “B.T.M” appears.
4Press (4) (n) until “B.T.M” flashes.
The unit stores stations in the order of their
frequencies on the number buttons.
A beep sounds and the setting is stored.
5Press (SHIFT).
Notes
•The unit does not store stations with weak signals. If
only a few stations are received, some number buttons
remain empty.
•When a preset 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
desired band.
3Press the number button ((1) to (10))
momentarily where the desired station is
stored.
If you cannot tune in a preset
station
Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)
momentarily 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
(SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until
“Local” (local seek mode) appears. Then press (4) (n) to
select “Local on.” Press (SHIFT).
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 down either side of (SEEK/AMS) for a
few seconds until the desired frequency appears (manual
tuning).
If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
1Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY
MODE) repeatedly until “Mono” appears.
2Press (4) (n) repeatedly until
“Mono on” appears.
The sound improves, but becomes
monaural (“ST” disappears).
3Press (SHIFT).
To go back to the normal mode, select “Mono
off” in step 2 above.
Changing the displayed item
Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes
as follows:
Frequency ˜Clock
Memorising only the
desired stations
You can store up to 10 stations on each band
(20 for FM 1 and FM 2, 20 for SW 1 and SW 2,
10 for MW) in the order of your choice.
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
desired band.
3Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune
in the station you want to store on the
number button.
4Keep the desired number button ((1) to
(10)) pressed until “MEM” appears in the
display.
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.

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LST
2 WRKISS
ENTER
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FM1
2 WRKISS
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FM1
2 W_______
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Radio
Storing the station names
— Station Memo
You can assign a name to each radio station
and store it in memory. The name of the
station currently tuned in appears in the
display. You can store up to eight characters
for a station.
Storing the station names
1Tune in a station whose name you want
to store.
2Press (LIST) for two seconds.
3Enter the characters.
1Rotate the dial in a clockwise
direction to select the desired
characters.
(A nB nC n··· Z n0 n1 n2 n
··· 9 n+ n– n*n/ n\ n> n<
n. n_ )
If you rotate the dial in a
counterclockwise direction, the
characters appear in the reverse order.
If you want to put a blank space
between characters, select “_” (under-
bar).
2Press (4) (n) after locating the
desired character.
The flashing cursor moves to the next
space.
If you press (1) (N), the flashing cursor
moves to the left.
3Repeat steps 1and 2to enter the
entire name.
4To return to the normal radio reception,
press (LIST) for two seconds.
Tip
To erase/correct a name, enter “_” (under-bar) for each
character.
FM1
2 W_______
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FM1
2 ________
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Displaying the station name
Press (DSPL) during radio reception.
Each time you press (DSPL), the item
changes as follows:
zFrequency zClock
Station name* Z
*If the station name is not stored, “NO Name”
appears in the display for one second.
Erasing the station name
1Tune in any station and press (LIST) for
two seconds.
2Press (DSPL) for two seconds.
“Delete” and the station name appear in the
display.
3Rotate the dial to select the name that
you want to erase.
4Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds.
The name is erased.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 if you want to erase
other names.
5Press (LIST) for two seconds.
The unit returns to the normal radio
reception mode.
Locating a station by
frequency and name — List-up
You can search for the memorized stations
names in the display.
1Press (LIST) momentarily.
The frequency or the name assigned to the
station currently receiving appears in the
display.
2Press (LIST) repeatedly until you find the
desired station.
3Press (5) (ENTER) to tune in the desired
station.
Note
Once the station name or frequency has been displayed for
five seconds, the display goes back to its normal mode.
To go back to the normal mode, press (DSPL).

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•Tune in stations automatically. Rotate and
hold the control to tune in the specific
station.
By rotating the control while
pushing in (the PRESET/DISC
control)
Push in and rotate the control to:
•Receive the stations memorized on the
preset buttons.
•Change the disc.
Other operations
Changing the operative direction
The operative direction of controls is factory
preset as in the illustration below.
If you need to mount the rotary commander on
the right of the steering column, you can
reverse the operative direction of the controls.
Press (OFF) to
turn off the
unit.
Rotate the VOL control to
adjust the volume.
OFF
Press (MUTE) to
mute the sound.
Press (SOUND) to
adjust the volume
and sound menu.
Press (LIST) to display
memorized names.
To increase
To decrease
Other Functions
Using the rotary
commander
The rotary commander works by pressing
buttons and/or rotating controls.
You can control the optional CD and MD
changer with the rotary commander.
By pressing the button
(the SOURCE button)
Each time you press (SOURCE), the source
changes as follows:
Tuner nCD nMD nTape
Pressing (MODE) changes the operation in
the following ways
• the tape transport direction
• the band: FM1 nFM2 nMW nSW 1 n
SW 2
• the CD unit: CD1 nCD2 n....
• the MD unit: MD1 nMD2 n....
Tip
You can turn on this unit by pressing (SOURCE) on the
rotary commander.
By rotating the control
(the SEEK/AMS control)
Rotate the control momentarily and
release it to:
•Locate the beginnings of the tracks on the
tape. Rotate and hold the control, and
release it to fast-wind the tape. To
playback, rotate and hold the control
again, and release it.
•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.
(SOURCE)
(MODE)

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Press (SOUND) two seconds while
pushing the VOL control.
Tip
You can change the operative direction of controls with the
unit, refer to “Changing the sound and display settings”.
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
You can adjust the bass, treble, balance and
fader.
Each source can store the bass and treble level
respectively.
1Select the item you want to adjust by
pressing (SOUND) repeatedly.
VOL (volume) nBAS (bass) nTRE (treble) n
BAL (left-right) nFAD (front-rear)
2Adjust the selected item by rotating the
dial.
Adjust within three seconds after selection.
(After three seconds, the dial works as the
volume control dial.)
Muting the sound
The unit decreases the volume automatically
when a telephone call is received (Telephone-
mute function).
Changing the sound and
display settings
You can set:
•Clock (page 5)
•D. Info (Dual Information) to display the
clock and the play mode at the same time
(ON), or to display the information
alternately (OFF).
•Amber/Green to change the illumination
color to amber or green.
•Dimmer to change the brightness of the
display.
— Select “Auto” to dim the display only
when you turn the lights on.
— Select “on” to dim the display.
•Contrast to adjust the contrast if the
indications in the display are not
recognizable because of the unit’s installed
position.
•Beep to turn on or off the beeps.
•RM (Rotary Commander) to change the
operative direction of the controls of the
rotary commander.
— Select “norm” to use the rotary
commander in the factory preset position.
— Select “rev” when you mount the rotary
commander on the side right of the
steering column.
•Loud (Loudness) to enjoy bass and treble
even at low volume. The bass and treble will
be reinforced.
•A. Scrl (Auto Scroll) (page 12)
Note
The displayed item will differ depending on the source.
1Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP).
2Press (2) (SET UP) repeatedly until the
desired setting mode appears.
Each time you press (2) (SET UP), the item
changes as follows:
Clock nD.Info nAmber/Green nDimmer n
Contrast nBeep nRM nLoud nA.Scrl
3Press (4) (n) to select the desired
setting (for example: “on” or “off”).
For the “Contrast” setting, pressing (4)
(n) makes the contrast higher, and
pressing (1) (N) makes the contrast lower.
4Press (SHIFT).
When the mode setting is complete, the
normal playback mode appears.
Other Functions

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With Optional Equipment
CD/MD Unit
Playing a CD or MD
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
CD or MD.
2Press (MODE) until the desired unit
indication appears in the display.
CD/MD playback starts.
Changing the displayed item
Each time you press (DSPL) during CD/MD
playback, the item changes as follows:
$
Elapsed playback time
$
Disc name*1
$
Track name*2
$
Clock
*1If you have not labeled the CD, “NO Name” appears in
the display. If there is no prerecorded name for an MD,
“NO D. Name” appears in the display.
*2If the track name of an MD is not prerecorded, “NO T.
Name” appears in the display.
Tip
If the name of the MD is too long, you can scroll it across
the display by pressing (SHIFT), then (1) (N).
Automatically scrolling a disc name
— Auto Scroll
If the disc name or track name on an MD
exceeds 10 characters and the Auto Scroll
function is on, the name automatically scrolls
on 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).
• The disc or track name appears depending on the setting
when you press (SOURCE) to select an MD.
If you press (DSPL) to change the display
item, the disc or track name of the MD is
scrolled automatically whether you set the
function on or off.
1Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP)
repeatedly until “A. Scrl” appears.
2Press (4) (n) to select “A. Scrl on.”
SEEK/AMS To locate succeeding tracks
To locate preceding tracks
SEEK/AMS To search forward
To search backward
3Press (SHIFT).
To cancel Auto Scroll, select “A. Scrl off” in
step 2 above.
Displaying the recording date of
the currently selected MD
Press (DSPL) for two seconds during MD
playback.
The recording date of the track is displayed
for about three seconds.
Locating a specific track
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
During playback, press either side of
(SEEK/AMS) once for each track you wish
to skip.
Locating a specific point in a track
— Manual Search
During playback, press and hold either
side of (SEEK/AMS). Release the button
when you have found the desired point.
Locating a disc by disc number
— Direct Disc Selection
Press the number button that
corresponds with the desired disc
number.
The desired disc in the currently selected
changer begins playback.
Scanning the tracks
— Intro Scan
You can play the first 10 seconds of all the
tracks on the current disc.
1During playback, press (SHIFT), then
press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until
“Intro” appears.
2Press (4) (n) repeatedly until
“Intro on” appears.
Intro Scan starts.
3Press (SHIFT).
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “Intro off” in step 2 above.

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CD/MD Unit
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play
You can select:
•Repeat 1 to repeat a track.
•Repeat 2 to repeat a disc.
•Repeat 3 to repeat all the discs in the current
unit when you connect two or more units.
1During playback, press (SHIFT), then
press (6) (REP) repeatedly until “Repeat”
appears.
2Press (6) (REP) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
” Repeat 1 ” Repeat 2 ” Repeat 3
Repeat off Z
Repeat play starts.
3Press (SHIFT).
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “Repeat off” in step 2 above.
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 3 to play all the tracks in random order
when you connect two or more units.
1During playback, press (SHIFT), then
press (7) (SHUF) repeatedly until “Shuf”
appears.
2Press (7) (SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
” Shuf 1 ” Shuf 2 ” Shuf 3
Shuf off “
Shuffle play starts.
3Press (SHIFT).
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “Shuf off” in step 2 above.
Labeling a CD
— Disc Memo/Custom File
(CD unit with custom file function)
You can label each disc with a personalized
name. You can enter up to 8 characters for a
disc. If you label a CD, you can locate a disc by
name (page 14) and select the specific tracks
for playback (page 14).
1Play the CD and press (LIST) for two
seconds.
2Enter the characters.
1Rotate the dial clockwise direction to
select the desired characters.
(A nB nC n··· Z n0 n1 n2 n
··· 9 n+ n– n*n/ n\ n> n<
n. n_ )
If you rotate the dial counterclockwise,
the characters appear in reverse order.
If you want to put a blank space
between characters, select “_” (under-
bar).
2Press (4) (n) after locating the
desired character.
The flashing cursor moves to the next
space.
If you press (1) (N), the flashing cursor
moves to the left.
3Repeat steps 1and 2to enter the
entire name.
3To return to the normal CD playback
mode, press (LIST) for two seconds.
Tip
To erase/correct a name, enter “_” (under-bar) for each
character.
CD1
4 ________
NAMEDISC
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CD1
4 S_______
NAMEDISC
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CD1
4 S_______
NAMEDISC
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CD1
2 2 Play
PLAY MODE ENTER
TRACKDISC
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CD1
2 4 Skip
PLAY MODE ENTER
TRACKDISC
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2Press (LIST) repeatedly until you find the
desired disc.
3Press (5) (ENTER) to play back the disc.
Notes
• To go back to the normal display, press (DSPL). Once a
disc name has been displayed for five seconds, the display
goes back to the normal playback mode.
• The track names are not displayed during MD playback.
• If there are no discs in the magazine, “NO Disc” appears
in the display.
• If a disc has not been assigned a custom file, “********”
appears in the display.
• If the disc information has not been read by the unit, “?”
appears in the display. To load the disc, first press a
number button, then choose a disc that has not been
loaded.
• The information appears only in upper cases. There are
also some letters which cannot be displayed (during MD
playback).
Selecting the specific
tracks for playback
— Bank/Custom File
(CD unit with custom file function)
If you label the disc, you can set the unit to
skip tracks and play only the tracks you want.
1Start playing the disc and press (SHIFT).
Then press (3) (PLAY MODE) for two
seconds.
Bank edit mode
Note
If you have not labeled the disc, the bank edit mode does not
appear and the program edit mode appears. To go back to
the normal playback mode, press (3) (PLAY MODE) for
two seconds.
2Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select
the track number you want to skip and
press (5) (ENTER).
The indication changes from “Play” to
“Skip.” If you want to return to “Play,”
press (5) (ENTER) again.
LST
4 SCHUBERT
ENTER
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CD1
4 SCHUBERT
NAMEDISC
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Displaying the disc memo
During playback, press (DSPL).
Each time you press (DSPL) during CD
playback, the item changes as follows:
zElapsed playback time zDisc name
Clock Z
Erasing the disc memo
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD.
2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the CD
unit.
3Press (LIST) for two seconds.
4Press (DSPL) for two seconds.
“Delete” and the disc memo appear in the
display.
5Rotate the dial to select the name you
want to erase.
6Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds.
The name is erased.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase
other names.
7Press (LIST) for two seconds.
The unit returns to the normal CD playback
mode.
Locating a disc by name
— List-up (CD unit with custom file function
or MD unit)
You can use this function for the discs that
have been assigned a personalized name. For
more information on disc names, refer to
“Labeling a CD” (page 13).
1Press (LIST) momentarily.
The names assigned to the disc currently
playing and the next disc to be played
appear in the display. The name assigned to
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3Repeat step 2 to set the “Play” or “Skip”
mode on all the tracks.
4Press (3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.
5Press (SHIFT).
Notes
• You can set the “Play” and “Skip” modes on up to 24
tracks.
• You cannot set the “Skip” mode on all the tracks.
Playing the specific tracks only
You can select:
•Bank on to play the tracks with the “Play”
setting.
•Bank inv (inverse) to play the tracks with the
“Skip” setting.
1During playback, press (SHIFT), then
press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until
“Bank” appears.
2Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
zBank on zBank inv zBank off
Playback starts from the track following the
current one.
3Press (SHIFT).
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “Bank off” in step 2 above.
CD1
Bank on
PLAY MODE
BANK
SUR EQ
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
two-speaker system, set the fader control to
the center position.
•If your car is equipped with a power
antenna, note that it will extend
automatically while the tuner function is
selected.
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 do not remove sugar
from the tape heads.
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Maintenance
Fuse replacement
When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one
that matches the amperage described 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.
Warning
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as
this could damage the unit.
Cleaning the connectors
The unit may not function properly if the
connectors between the unit and the front
panel are not clean. 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, before cleaning the connectors, turn off the
engine and remove the key from the ignition switch.
•Never touch the connectors directory with your fingers
or any metal device.
Fuse (10 A)
Notes on cassette deck tape head
•Long use of cassette tapes contaminates the
tape head causing poor sound quality or
complete sound dropout. Therefore, we
recommend cleaning the tape head once a
month or so with the separately available
Sony Cassette Cleaning Set. If the sound does
not improve after using a cleaning cassette,
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
•In case of old or inferior cassette tapes, the
tape head gets contaminated much more
quickly. Depending on the tape, one or two
playbacks may cause poor sound.
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.
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Dismounting the unit
Release key
(supplied)
µ
µ
µ
µ
Press the clip inside the front cover with
a thin screwdriver, and lever the front
cover free.
Additional Information

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Location of controls
Refer to the pages for details.
1SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music
Sensor/manual search) button 6, 8,
12, 14
2MODE (band select, unit select, tape
transport direction) button 6, 7, 8, 12,
14
3SOURCE (source select) button 5, 7, 8,
12, 14
4SOUND button 11
5Display window
66(eject) button (located on the front of
the unit hidden by the front panel) 6
7DSPL button (display mode change)
button 6, 8, 9, 12, 14
8OPEN button 4, 6, 16
9LIST button
Disc Memo 13
List-up 9, 14
Station Memo 9
!º OFF button 4, 6
!¡ Reset button (located on the front of
the unit hidden by the front panel) 4
!™ Dial (volume/bass/treble/left-right/
front-rear control) 5, 9, 13
!£ SHIFT button
BTM 7
SET UP 5, 11, 12
PLAY MODE 7, 12, 14, 15
!¢ During radio reception:
Preset number buttons 8
During CD/MD playback:
Direct disc selection buttons 12
!∞ POWER SELECT switch (located on the
bottom of the unit)
See “POWER SELECT switch” in the
Installation/Connections manual.
!§ Frequency Select switch (located on the
bottom of the unit)
See “Frequency Select switch” in the
Installation/Connections manual.
!¶ Receptor for wireless remote
DSPL LIST
12345678910
SHIFT
OPEN
SEEK/AMS
MODE
SOUND
OFF
SOURCE

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Wireless remote
(RM-X45)
Buttons with the same functions as
those on this unit.
1OFF button
2MODE button
3SOURCE button
4SEEK/AMS button
You cannot do manual search and manual tuning
with the remote commander.
5PRESET/DISC button
6MUTE button
The unit cannot be operated with the wireless remote unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed or
a cassette is inserted to activate the unit first.
OFF
SOURCE
SEEK
AMS
PRESET
DISC
–
=+ +
+
FF
–
REW
SOUND
– +
MUTE DSPL
MODE
7(–) (+) buttons
8DSPL button
9SOUND button
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Cassette player section
Tape track 4-track 2-channel stereo
Wow and flutter 0.08 % (WRMS)
Frequency response 30 – 20,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio
Cassette type
TYPE II, III, IV
TYPE I
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
Usable sensitivity 9 dBf
Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio 65 dB (stereo),
68 dB (mono)
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
0.5% (stereo),
0.3% (mono)
Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz
Capture ratio 2 dB
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)
Antenna terminal External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.71 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity 30 µV
SW1, 2
Tuning range 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 10.71 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity 50 µV
Power amplifier section
Outputs Speaker outputs
(sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output 40 W ×4 (at 4 ohms)
35 W ×4 (at MW and SW
band, 4 ohms)
Specifications
General
Outputs Line outputs (2)
Power antenna relay
control lead
Power amplifier control
lead
Tone controls Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz
Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz
Power requirements 12 V DC car battery
(negative earth)
Dimensions Approx. 184 ×50 ×176 mm
(w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions Approx. 182 ×53 ×163 mm
(w/h/d)
Mass Approx. 1.3 kg
Supplied accessories Parts for installation and
connections (1 set)
Front panel case (1)
Rotary commander
RM-X2S (1)
Wireless remote
RM-X45 (1)
Optional accessories BUS cable (supplied with
an RCA pin)
RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)
RCA pin cord
RC-63 (1 m)
Optional equipment CD changer
10 discs:
CDX-715
6 discs:
CDX-T65, CDX-T62
MD changer
MDX-62
Source selector
XA-C30
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Dolby NR off
61 dB
58 dB
Dolby B NR
67 dB
64 dB