Sony XR-L240 User manual

2002 Sony Corporation
FM/MW/LW
Cassette Car Stereo
3-236-756-11 (1)
XR-L240
Operating Instructions
Bedienungsanleitung
Mode d’emploi
Istruzioni per l’uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing
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Bitte nehmen Sie sich etwas Zeit, um den Geräte-Pass
vollständig auszufüllen. Dieser befindet sich auf der
hinteren Umschlagseite dieser Bedienungsanleitung.
Si dichiara che l’apparecchio è stato fabbricato in conformità all’art. 2, Comma 1 del
D.M. 28.08.1995 n. 548.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
Zur Installation und zum Anschluß siehe die mitgelieferte Installations-/
Anschlußanleitung.
En ce qui concerne l’installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel
d’installation/connexions fourni.
Per l’installazione e i collegamenti, fare riferimento al manuale di istruzioni di
installazione/collegamenti in dotazione.
Zie voor het monteren en aansluiten van het apparaat de bijgeleverde handleiding
“Installatie en aansluitingen”.

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Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Cassette
Player.
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.
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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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
Table of Contents
Location of controls ................................................. 4
Getting Started
Resetting the unit ................................................ 5
Detaching the front panel .................................. 5
Setting the clock .................................................. 6
Cassette Player
Listening to a tape ............................................... 6
Radio reception during fast-forwarding or
rewinding of a tape
—Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA) ........ 7
Radio
Memorizing stations automatically
—Best Tuning Memory (BTM) .................... 7
Memorizing only the desired stations ............. 8
Receiving the memorized stations.................... 8
RDS
Overview of the RDS function .......................... 9
Displaying the station name .............................. 9
Retuning the same programme automatically
—Alternative Frequencies (AF) .................. 9
Listening to traffic announcements .................11
Presetting the RDS stations with the AF and
TA data .......................................................... 12
Locating a station by programme type .......... 12
Setting the clock automatically ....................... 13
Other Functions
Adjusting the sound characteristics ............... 14
Attenuating the sound ..................................... 14
Changing the sound and display settings ..... 14
Boosting the bass sound
—D-bass ....................................................... 15
Selecting the sound position
—“My Best sound Position”..................... 15
Additional Information
Maintenance....................................................... 16
Dismounting the unit ....................................... 17
Specifications ..................................................... 17
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 18

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Location of controls
Refer to the pages listed for details.
1Volume +/–button 6
2MODE button
During radio reception:
BAND select 7, 8
3TUNER button 7, 8
4SEL (select) button 6, 13, 14, 15
5Z(eject) button 6, 7, 8
6Display window
7m/M(fast winding)/DIR (tape
transport direction change) buttons 6, 7
8MBP (My Best sound Position) button
15
9D-BASS button 15
q; SEEK/MANU +/–button 8, 10, 13
qa RELEASE (front panel release) button
5, 16
qs ATT (attenuate) button 14
qd SENS/BTM button 7, 8, 12
qf RESET button (located on the front side
of the unit behind the front panel) 5
qg AF button 9, 10, 12
qh Number buttons 7, 8, 13, 14
During radio reception:
Preset number select 8, 10, 12
During tape playback:
(6) ATA 7
qj TA button 11, 12
qk PTY (programme type) button 13
ql DSPL (display mode change) button
6, 9
w; OFF button*5
*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) momentarily, the
clock display does not turn off and this
causes battery wear.
SENS AF12 34 56TA PTY DSPL
BTM
AT T
RELEASE
DIR
SEEK
MANU
SEL
MODE
T
TUNER
D-BASS
OFF
MBP
D
ATA
XR-L240

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Attaching the front panel
Attach part Aof the front panel to part Bof
the unit as illustrated and push the left side
into position until it clicks.
Notes
• Be sure 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 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 (RELEASE), then slide the front
panel a little to the left, and pull it off
towards you.
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 carrying the front panel with you, use the
supplied front panel case.
RESET button
(OFF)
(RELEASE)
A
B

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Cassette Player
Listening to a tape
Insert a cassette.
Playback starts automatically.
The side facing up is played.
The side facing down is played.
Tip
To change the tape‘s playback direction, press m
and M.
To stop playback and eject the
cassette
Press Z.
Fast-winding the tape
During playback, press mor M.
*The indicator will flash while fast-winding the
tape.
To start playback during fast-forwarding or
rewinding, press the other fast-winding button
partially until the locked button is released.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.
Example: To set the clock to 10:08
1Press (DSPL) for two seconds.
The hour indication flashes.
1Press either side of the volume button
to set the hour.
2Press (SEL).
The minute indication flashes.
3Press either side of the volume button
to set the minute.
2Press (DSPL).
The clock starts.
After the clock setting is complete, the
display returns to normal playback mode.
To rewind
m
M
Direction
indicator*
FWD
REV
To advance
M
m
to go forward
to go back
to go forward
to go back

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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, and LW).
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use
Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
1Press (TUNER).
In case of tape playback, press Zto eject the
tape.
2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
Each time you press (MODE), the band
changes as follows:
BFM1 BFM2 BFM3 BMW BLW
3Press (SENS) (BTM) for two seconds.
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.
Radio reception during
fast-forwarding or
rewinding of a tape
— Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA)
When fast-forwarding or rewinding with the
mor Mbutton, the tuner will turn on
automatically.
During playback, press (6) (ATA)
repeatedly until “ATA-ON” in the display
appears.
ATA-ON yATA-OFF
ATA mode starts.
To return to normal playback mode, select
“ATA-OFF.”
AF123456TA
ATA

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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
6 LW stations in the order of your choice.
1Press (TUNER).
In case of tape playback, press Zto eject the
tape.
2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3Press either side of (SEEK/MANU) 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 memorized
stations
1Press (TUNER).
In case of tape playback, press Zto eject the
tape.
2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on
which the desired station is stored.
If you cannot tune in a preset
station
— Automatic tuning/ Local Seek Mode
Automatic tuning:
Press either side of (SEEK/MANU) to
search for the station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Press either side of (SEEK/MANU)
repeatedly until the desired station is
received.
Local Seek Mode:
If the automatic tuning stops too
frequently, press (SENS) repeatedly until
“LOCAL-ON” appears.
“LCL” indicator is displayed.
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 either side of (SEEK/MANU) until
the desired frequency appears (manual tuning).
If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
During radio reception, press (SENS)
repeatedly until “MONO-ON” appears.
“MONO” indicator is displayed.
The sound improves, but becomes
monaural (“ST” disappears).
To return to normal mode, select “MONO-
OFF.”

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RDS
Overview of the RDS
function
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows FM stations to send
additional digital information along with the
regular radio programme signal. Your car
stereo offers you a variety of services. Here are
just a few: retuning the same programme
automatically, listening to traffic
announcements, and locating a station by
programme type.
Notes
•Depending on the country or region, not all of
the RDS functions are available.
•RDS may not work properly if the signal strength
is weak or if the station you are tuned to is not
transmitting RDS data.
Displaying the station
name
The name of the current station lights up in the
display.
Select an FM station (page 7).
When you tune in an FM station that
transmits RDS data, the station name
appears in the display.
Note
The “*”indication means that an RDS station is
being received.
Changing the display item
Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes
as follows:
Station Name*(Frequency) yClock
*When you tune in an FM station that transmits
RDS data, the station name appears.
Note
“NO NAME”appears if the received station does
not transmit RDS data.
Retuning the same
programme automatically
—Alternative Frequencies (AF)
The Alternative Frequencies (AF) function
automatically selects and retunes the station
with the strongest signal in a network. By
using this function, you can continuously
listen to the same programme during a long-
distance drive without having to retune the
station manually.
1Select an FM station (page 7).
2Press (AF) repeatedly until “AF-ON”
appears.
The unit starts searching for an alternative
station with a stronger signal in the same
network.
Note
When there is no alternative station in the area
and you do not need to search for an alternative
station, turn the AF function off by pressing (AF)
repeatedly until “AF-OFF”appears.
continue to next page t
102.5MHz
96.0MHz
Frequencies change automatically.
Station
98.5MHz

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Changing the display item
Each time you press (AF), the item changes as
follows:
AF-ON yAF-OFF
Notes
•When “NO AF”and the station name flash
alternately, it means that the unit cannot find an
alternative station in the network.
•If the station name starts flashing after selecting
a station with the AF function on, this indicates
that no alternative frequency is available. Press
either side of (SEEK/MANU) while the station
name is flashing (within eight seconds). The unit
starts searching for another frequency with the
same PI (Programme Identification) data (“PI
SEEK”appears and no sound is heard). If the unit
cannot find another frequency, “NO PI”appears,
and the unit returns to the previously selected
frequency.
Listening to a regional programme
The “REG-ON”(regional on) function lets you
stay tuned to a regional programme without
being switched to another regional station.
(Note that you must turn the AF function on.)
The unit is factory preset to “REG-ON,”but if
you want to turn off the function, do the
following.
During radio reception, press (AF) for
two seconds until “REG-OFF”appears.
Note that selecting “REG-OFF”might cause
the unit to switch to another regional
station within the same network.
To return to regional on, select “REG-ON.”
Note
This function does not work in the United
Kingdom and in some other areas.
Changing the display item
Each time you press (AF) for two seconds, the
item changes as follows:
REG-ON yREG-OFF
Local link function
(United Kingdom only)
The Local Link function lets you select other
local stations in the area, even if they are not
stored on your number buttons.
1Press a number button that has a local
station stored on it.
2Within five seconds, press the number
button of the local station again.
3Repeat this procedure until the desired
local station is received.

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Presetting the volume of traffic
announcements
You can preset the volume level of the traffic
announcements beforehand so you won’t
miss the announcement. When a traffic
announcement starts, the volume will be
automatically adjusted to the preset level.
1Press the volume button to adjust the
desired volume level.
2Press (TA) for two seconds.
“TA”appears and the setting is stored.
Receiving emergency
announcements
If an emergency announcement comes in while
you are listening to the radio, the programme
will automatically switch to it. If you are
listening to a source other than the radio, the
emergency announcements will be heard if
you set AF or TA to on. The unit will then
automatically switch to these announcements
no matter which source you are listening to at
the time.
Listening to traffic
announcements
The Traffic Announcement (TA) and Traffic
Programme (TP) data let you automatically
tune in an FM station that is broadcasting
traffic announcements even if you are listening
to other programme sources.
Press (TA) repeatedly until “TA-ON”
appears.
The unit starts searching for traffic
information stations. “TP”appears in the
display when the unit finds a station
broadcasting traffic announcements.
When the traffic announcement starts,
“TA”flashes. The flashing stops when the
traffic announcement is over.
Tip
If the traffic announcement starts while you are
listening to another programme source, the unit
automatically switches to the announcement and
goes back to the original source when the
announcement is over.
Notes
•
“NO TP”flashes for five seconds if the received
station does not broadcast traffic announcements.
Then, the unit starts searching for a station that
broadcasts it.
•When “EON”appears with “TP”in the display,
the current station makes use of broadcast traffic
announcements by other stations in the same
network.
To cancel the current traffic
announcement
Press (TA).
To cancel all traffic announcements, turn off
the function by pressing (TA) until
“TA-OFF”appears.

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Presetting the RDS
stations with the AF and
TA data
When you preset RDS stations, the unit stores
each station’s data as well as its frequency, so
you don’t have to turn on the AF or TA
function every time you tune in the preset
station. You can select a different setting (AF,
TA, or both) for individual preset stations, or
the same setting for all preset stations.
Presetting the same setting for all
preset stations
1Select an FM band (page 7).
2Press (AF) and/or (TA) to select “AF-ON”
and/or “TA-ON.”
Note that selecting “AF-OFF”or “TA-OFF”
stores not only RDS stations, but also non-
RDS stations.
3Press (SENS) (BTM) until “BTM”flashes.
Presetting different settings for
each preset station
1Select an FM band, and tune in the
desired station.
2Press (AF) and/or (TA) to select “AF-ON”
and/or “TA-ON.”
3Press the desired number button until
“MEM”appears.
Repeat from step 1 to preset other stations.
Tip
If you want to change the preset AF and/or TA
setting after you tune in the preset station, you
can do so by turning the AF or TA function on or
off.
Locating a station by
programme type
You can locate the station you want by
selecting one of the programme types shown
below.
Programme types Display
News NEWS
Current Affairs AFFAIRS
Information INFO
Sports SPORT
Education EDUCATE
Drama DRAMA
Culture CULTURE
Science SCIENCE
Varied VARIED
Popular Music POP M
Rock Music ROCK M
Easy Listening EASY M
Light Classical LIGHT M
Classical CLASSICS
Other Music Type OTHER M
Weather WEATHER
Finance FINANCE
Children’s Programmes CHILDREN
Social Affairs SOCIAL A
Religion RELIGION
Phone In PHONE IN
Travel TRAVEL
Leisure LEISURE
Jazz Music JAZZ
Country Music COUNTRY
National Music NATION M
Oldies Music OLDIES
Folk Music FOLK M
Documentary DOCUMENT
Not specified NONE
Note
You cannot use this function in some countries
where no PTY (Programme Type selection) data is
available.

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Setting the clock
automatically
The CT (Clock Time) data from the RDS
transmission sets the clock automatically.
1During radio reception, press (SEL) and
(2) simultaneously.
2Press (2) repeatedly until
“CT-ON”appears.
The clock is set.
In two seconds the normal display
automatically appears.
To cancel the CT function
Select “CT-OFF”in step 2.
Notes
•The CT function may not work even though an
RDS station is being received.
•There might be a difference between the time
set by the CT function and the actual time.
1Press (PTY) during FM reception.
The current programme type name appears
if the station is transmitting the PTY data.
“- - - - -”appears if the received station is
not an RDS station, or if the RDS data has
not been received.
If the TA function is ON, the unit starts
searching for the next station.
2Press (PTY) repeatedly until the desired
programme type appears.
The programme types appear in the order
shown in the above table. Note that you
cannot select “NONE”(Not specified) for
searching.
3Press either side of (SEEK/MANU).
The unit starts searching for a station
broadcasting the selected programme type.
When the unit finds the programme, the
programme type appears again for five
seconds.
“NO”and the programme type appear
alternately for five seconds if the unit
cannot find the programme type. It then
returns to the previously selected station.

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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 (SEL) repeatedly.
Each time you press (SEL), the item
changes as follows:
BAS (bass) tTRE (treble) t
BAL (left-right) tFAD (front-rear)
2Adjust the selected item by pressing
either side of the volume button.
Adjust within three seconds after selecting
the item.
Attenuating the sound
Press (ATT).
After “ATT-ON” momentarily flashes, the
“ATT” indication appears in the display.
To restore the previous volume level, press
(ATT) again.
“ATT-OFF” flashes momentarily.
Changing the sound and
display settings
The following items can be set:
•CT (Clock Time) (page 13).
•M.DSPL (Motion Display)
– the demonstration mode which appears
when the tape is ejected and no source is
selected (e.g., tuner is turned off).
•BEEP – to turn the beep sound on or off.
1Press (SEL).
2Press the preset number button to select
the desired item.
Number buttons
(2): CT
(4): M.DSPL
(6): BEEP
Note
The displayed item will differ depending on the
source.
3Press the preset number button
repeatedly to select the desired setting
(Example: ON or OFF).

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0dB
D.BASS-3
D.BASS-2
D.BASS-1 D.BASS-3
D.BASS-2
D.BASS-1
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
Note
The bass sound may distort at same volume. If the
bass sound distorts, select less effective bass curve.
Level
Frequency (Hz)
Selecting the sound
position — “My Best sound Position”
When you drive without passengers, you can
enjoy comfortable sound environment by “My
Best sound Position.”
“My Best sound Position” has two presets,
which adjusts the sound level of balance and
fader. You can select one very easily with MBP
button.
Press (MBP) repeatedly until the desired
listening position.
Mode of “My Best sound Position” will be
shown in the display in order of the table.
After one second, the display goes back to
the normal playback mode.
If you want to adjust the sound level of
balance and fader more precisely, you can
do it in (SEL) button. (See “Adjusting the
sound characteristics” on page 14.)
Display
window
MBP-A
MBP-B
MBP-OFF
Right
– 4dB
0
0
Left
0
– 4dB
0
Front
0
0
0
Rear
– 4dB
– 4dB
0
Balance Level Fader Level

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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.
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 (RELEASE),
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 any metal device.

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Dismounting the unit
1
2
3
4
Release key (supplied)
Specifications
Cassette player section
Tape track 4-track 2-channel stereo
Wow and flutter 0.13 % (WRMS)
Frequency response 30 –15,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio 55 dB
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range 87.5 –108.0 MHz
Aerial terminal External aerial connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
Usable sensitivity 11 dBf
Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio 62 dB (stereo),
68 dB (mono)
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
0.7 % (stereo),
0.5 % (mono)
Separation 33 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response 30 –15,000 Hz
MW/LW
Tuning range MW: 531 –1,602 kHz
LW: 153 –279 kHz
Aerial terminal External aerial connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity MW: 30 µV
LW: 50 µV
Power amplifier section
Outputs Speaker outputs
(sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance 4 –8 ohms
Maximum power output 45 W ×4 (at 4 ohms)
General
Outputs Power aerial relay 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 ×178 mm
(w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions Approx. 182 ×53 ×161 mm
(w/h/d)
Mass Approx. 1.2 kg
Supplied accessories Parts for installation and
connections (1 set)
Front panel case (1)
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
Tape playback
Problem
The sound is distorted.
Cause/Solution
The tape head is contaminated.
tClean the head with a commercially available dry-type
cleaning cassette.
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.
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 8).
Connect an 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/LW aerial in the
rear/side glass only.)
•Tune in the frequency accurately.
•The broadcast signal is too weak.
tSet to MONO mode (page 8).
Problem
No sound.
The contents of the memory
have been erased.
Indications do not appear
in the display.
Cause/Solution
•Cancel the ATT function (page 14).
•Set the fader control to the centre position for two-speaker
systems.
•Adjust the volume with (+).
•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 16) for details.

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RDS
Problem
The SEEK starts after a few
seconds of listening.
No traffic announcements.
PTY displays “NONE.”
Cause/Solution
The station is non-TP or has a weak signal.
tPress (AF) or (TA) repeatedly until “AF-OFF”or
“TA-OFF”appears.
•Activate “TA.”
•The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements
despite being TP.
tTune to another station.
The station does not specify the programme type.
If the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.

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Danke, daß Sie sich für dieses
Autokassettenradio von Sony entschieden
haben.
Sicherheitsmaßnahmen
•Wenn Sie Ihr Auto direkt in der Sonne
geparkt haben und die Temperatur im
Wageninneren sehr hoch ist, lassen Sie das
Gerät zunächst etwas abkühlen, bevor Sie es
benutzen.
•Wenn die Stromversorgung des Geräts
unterbrochen ist, überprüfen Sie zunächst die
Anschlüsse. Sind diese in Ordnung,
überprüfen Sie die Sicherung.
•Wenn bei einem Zwei-Lautsprecher-System
über diese Lautsprecher kein Ton
ausgegeben wird, stellen Sie den Fader-
Regler in die mittlere Position.
•Wenn die Kassette längere Zeit
wiedergegeben wird, kann sie sich aufgrund
des integrierten Endverstärkers erwärmen.
Dabei handelt es sich jedoch nicht um eine
Fehlfunktion.
Wenn Sie Fragen haben oder an Ihrem Gerät
Probleme auftauchen, die in dieser
Bedienungsanleitung nicht behandelt werden,
wenden Sie sich bitte an Ihren Sony-Händler.
So vermeiden Sie eine
Verringerung der Klangqualität
Ist neben der Autostereoanlage ein
Getränkehalter angebracht, so achten Sie
darauf, keine Säfte oder andere zuckerhaltige
Getränke auf die Anlage zu verschütten.
Zuckerrückstände in der Anlage oder auf den
Kassettenbändern können die
Wiedergabeköpfe verschmutzen, zu einer
verringerten Klangqualität führen oder die
Wiedergabe ganz unmöglich machen.
Zuckerrückstände lassen sich auch mit
Reinigungskassetten nicht von den Tonköpfen
entfernen.
Willkommen! Umgang mit Kassetten
Pflege von Kassetten
•Berühren Sie nicht das Band in einer
Kassette. Andernfalls lagern sich Schmutz-
oder Staubpartikel auf den Tonköpfen ab.
•Halten Sie Kassetten von Geräten mit
eingebauten Magneten, zum Beispiel
Lautsprechern und Verstärkern, fern.
Andernfalls kann die Aufnahme auf dem
Band gelöscht oder beschädigt werden.
•Setzen Sie Kassetten weder direktem
Sonnenlicht noch großer Kälte oder
Feuchtigkeit aus.
•Wenn das Band nicht gespannt ist, kann es
sich im Gerät verfangen. Straffen Sie deshalb
vor dem Einlegen einer Kassette das Band,
indem Sie die Spule mit einem Stift oder
einem ähnlichen Gegenstand drehen.
•Beschädigte Kassetten und lose Aufkleber
können beim Einlegen oder Auswerfen von
Kassetten Probleme verursachen. Entfernen
Sie lose Aufkleber, oder tauschen Sie sie aus.
•Während der Wiedergabe der Kassette kann
es vorkommen, daß der Ton verzerrt ist. Der
Tonkopf des Kassettenrecorders sollte nach
jeweils 50 Gebrauchsstunden gereinigt
werden.
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gespannt