Sony XR-1800 User Manual

FM/AM
Cassette Car
Stereo

3-862-558-12 (1)

Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones

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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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XR-1800

 1998 by Sony Corporation

Features

Precautions

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General

• Detachable-front panel enables you to take

the front panel away with you when you
leave your car (page 4).

• Caution alarm will be activated if you turn

off the ignition key without removing the
front panel from the unit. (If you do not use
the power amplifier built into the unit, the
caution alarm will not be activated.)

• Built-in power amplifier (max. output:
35 W × 4 ch) enables you to enjoy a

4-speaker system.

• Digital 12-hour clock provided (page 5).

Cassette player section

ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) for
automatically turning on the tuner while fast­forwarding or rewinding a tape (page 6).

Tuner section

• Up to 18 stations can be preset: 12 stations on
FM and 6 stations on AM.

• Automatic Memory function stores a total
of 18 stations in memory quickly and easily
(page 7).

• If your car is 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

2-speaker system, set the fader control to the
center position.

• If your car is equipped with a power

antenna, note that it will be automatically
extended while the unit is operating.

If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit that are not covered in
this manual, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.

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Notes on Cassettes

Table of Contents

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 of the
recorded tape could occur.

• Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight,

extremely cold temperatures, or moisture.

• When the tape is played back for a long

period, the cassette shell may become warm
because of the built-in power amplifier. This
is not a sign of a malfunction.

Notes on Cassette Deck Tape Heads

• 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.

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.

Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel............ 4

Setting the Clock ...................................................... 5

Cassette Player Operation

Listening to Tape Playback .................................... 5

Ejecting the Cassette................................................ 5

Fast-winding the Tape ............................................ 6

Radio Reception during Fast-forwarding or

Rewinding of a Tape
— ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation)

Function .......................................................... 6

Radio Reception

Searching for Stations Automatically

— Automatic Tuning ......................................... 6

Tuning in by Adjusting the Frequency

— Manual Tuning .............................................. 7

Memorizing Stations Automatically

— Automatic Memory Function ...................... 7

Memorizing Only the Desired Stations ................ 7

Receiving the Memorized Stations ....................... 7

Other Functions

Adjusting the Sound Characteristics .................... 8

Enjoying Bass and Treble at Low Volume

— Loudness Function......................................... 8

Muting the Beep Tone............................................. 8

Maintenance ............................................................. 8

Dismounting the Unit ............................................. 9

Button Locations .................................................... 10

Specifications.......................................................... 11

Troubleshooting Guide......................................... 12

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Detaching and Attaching
the Front Panel

The front panel of this unit can be detached in
order to prevent the unit from being stolen.

Detaching the Front Panel

Before detaching the front panel, be sure to
press the
RELEASE button to open up the front panel
and detach the panel by pulling it towards you
as illustrated.

OFF

button first. Then press the

RELEASE button

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition key to the OFF position
without removing the front panel, the caution
alarm will be activated and a beep tone will be
heard for a few seconds.
If you do not use the power amplifier built into
the unit, the caution alarm will not be
activated.

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Be sure not to drop the panel after detaching it
from the unit.

Attaching the Front Panel

Apply the right side of the front panel to the
unit by attaching part A of the front panel to
part B of the unit as illustrated, then swing
the left side into the unit until it clicks.

A

B

Notes

• Make sure that the front panel is the right way up when

attaching it to the unit as it cannot be attached upside
down.

• Do not press the front panel hard against the unit when

attaching it to the unit. It can easily be attached by
pressing it lightly against the unit.

• Do not press hard or give excessive pressure to the

display windows of the front panel.

• Before removing the front panel, be sure to turn the

power off. However, if you press the RELEASE button to
detach the panel while the unit is still turned on, the
power will be automatically turned off in order to protect
the speakers from being damaged.

• Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight, heat

sources such as hot air ducts or leave it in a humid place.
Never leave it on the dashboard etc. of a car parked in
direct sunlight where there may be a considerable rise in

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temperature inside the car.

Setting the Clock

The clock has a 12-hour digital indication.

For example, setting it to 10:08

1 Display the time.

(Press the
operation.)

2 Press the

seconds.

The hour digit blinks.

DSPL

button during unit

DSPL

button for more than two

Cassette Player
Operation

Listening to Tape Playback

After inserting the cassette, playback
will start automatically.

Set the hour digits.

(to go back)

3 Press the

The minute digits blink.

Set the minute digits.

(to go back)

4 Press the

The clock activates.

Note

The clock cannot be set unless the power is turned on. Set
the clock after you turn on the radio, or during tape
playback.

(to go forward)

SEL

button momentarily.

(to go forward)

DSPL

button momentarily.

To change the tape direction,

press both the 0 and the ) buttons at the
same time.

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Cassette Player Operation

Indication of Tape Transport Direction

The side facing up is being played.

The side facing down is being played.

Tape playback automatically changes
direction at the end of the tape.

Note

Before turning off the unit, eject the tape to avoid tape
damage.

Ejecting the Cassette

Press the button to stop playback and eject
the cassette.

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SEEK

MANU

SEEK

MANU

Fast-winding the Tape

Direction
indicator*

To advance To rewind

Radio Reception

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(

9

To resume playback, press the other fast­winding button partially until the locked
button is released.

* The 9 or ( indicator will flash while fast-winding the

tape.

Radio Reception during
Fast-forwarding or
Rewinding of a Tape

— ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) Function

ATA

Press the
n “ATA” appears on the display.

When fast-forwarding or rewinding with the
0 or ) button, the tuner will turn on
automatically.

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button during playback.

Searching for Stations
Automatically

— Automatic Tuning

1 Select the desired band.

A MEM

TUNER

2 Press either side of the SEEK/MANU

button momentarily to search for the
next station (automatic tuning).

For lower

frequencies

The scanning stops when a station is received.
Press either side of the button repeatedly until
the desired station is received.

When an FM stereo program with a sufficient
signal strength is tuned in,

the “ST” indication will appear.

To avoid the automatic tuning from stopping on
stations too frequently (local seek mode), press
the LCL button momentarily to get the “LCL”
indication.

Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be
tuned in. The local seek mode functions only when the
automatic tuning is in operation.

FM1 n FM2 n AM n FM1

For higher
frequencies

ST

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Tuning in by Adjusting the
Frequency

— Manual Tuning

Memorizing Only the
Desired Stations

1 Select the desired band.

A MEM

TUNER

FM1 n FM2 n AM n FM1

2 Press and hold either side of the SEEK/

MANU button.

Release the button when the desired station
is received.

SEEK
MANU

For lower
frequencies

PREVENT ACCIDENTS!

When tuning in during driving, use the
automatic tuning and the memory preset
tuning instead of the manual tuning.

SEEK

MANU

For higher
frequencies

Memorizing Stations
Automatically

— Automatic Memory Function

Stations with the clearest reception are
automatically searched and memorized on
each band (FM1, FM2 and AM). Up to 6
stations on each band can be stored on the
preset number buttons 1 to 6 in the order of
band frequency.

1 Select the desired band.

A MEM

TUNER

FM1 n FM2 n AM n FM1

1 Select the desired band.

A MEM

TUNER

FM1 n FM2 n AM n FM1

2 Tune in the station which you wish to

store on the preset number button.

3 Press and hold the desired preset

number button (
two seconds until you hear a beep tone.

The number of the pressed preset number
button appears in the display window.

FM

Up to 6 stations on each band (FM1, FM2 and AM) can be
stored on the preset number buttons in the order of your
choice. Therefore, 12 stations can be memorized on FM.
If you try to store another station on the same preset
number button, the previously stored station will be
erased.

ST

ATA

1

to 6) for about

Receiving the Memorized
Stations

1 Select the desired band.

A MEM

TUNER

FM1 n FM2 n AM n FM1

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Cassette Player Operation/Radio Reception

2 Press the TUNER/A MEM button for more

than two seconds.

A MEM

TUNER

The unit will be start scanning the selected
band and memorize the tuned stations on
the preset number button 1 through 6
automatically.

2 Press momentarily the preset number

button on which the desired station is
stored.

Note

If you press the preset number button for more than two
seconds, the currently received station will be memorized.
To receive the previously memorized station, make sure
that the preset number button is pressed only momentarily.

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Other Functions

Adjusting the Sound
Characteristics

1 Select the item you want to adjust by

pressing the

VOL (volume) n BAS (bass) n TRE
(treble) n BAL (balance) n FAD (fader)
n VOL (volume)

2 Adjust the selected item by pressing

either the or button.

Adjust within three seconds after selecting.
(After three seconds the button will again
serve as volume control button.)

Enjoying Bass and Treble
at Low Volume

— Loudness Function

Press the
appear on the display.

Bass and treble will be boosted. To cancel,
press again.

SEL

button repeatedly.

LOUD

button. n “LOUD” will

Maintenance

Fuse Replacement

When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one
matching the amperage rating stated 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.

Fuse (10 A)

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 the RELEASE
button, then detach it and clean with a cotton
swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too
much force. Otherwise, the connector may get
damaged.

Muting the Beep Tone

Press the 5 button while pressing

SEL

the

To reactivate the beep tone, press these buttons
once more.

button.

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Main unit

Back of the front panel