Sony XR-1804 User Manual

FM/MW/SW Cassette Car Stereo

3-862-558-22 (1)

Operating Instructions

For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.

XR-1804

 1998 by Sony Corporation

Features

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).

Precautions

• 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.

Tuner section

• Up to 30 stations can be preset: 12 stations on FM, 6 station on MW and 12 stations on SW.

• Automatic Memory function stores a total of 30 stations in memory quickly and easily (page 7).

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

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.

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.

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

temperature inside the car.

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