Sony XR-3509 User Manual
FM/MW/LW
Cassette Car
Stereo
3-810-731-11 (1)
Operating Instructions
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XR-3509
1995 by Sony Corporation
Actual total number: Sony XR-3509 (E) 3-810-731-11 (1)
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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.
• Built-in power amplifier (max. output:
15 W × 4 ch) enables you to enjoy a
4-speaker system.
•Digital 24-hour clock provided (page 5).
Tuner section
• Up to 30 stations can be preset: 18 stations on
FM, 6 stations each of MW and LW.
• Automatic Memory function stores a total
of 30 stations in memory quickly and easily
(page 7).
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 VAG
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
Searching for Stations Automatically
— Automatic Tuning ......................................... 6
If FM Stereo Reception is Poor
— Monaural Mode .............................................. 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
Button Locations ...................................................... 9
Specifications .......................................................... 10
Troubleshooting Guide ......................................... 11
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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
• 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.
Caution alarm (Volkswagen only)
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.
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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.
• When you carry the front panel with you, put it in the
supplied front panel case.
• 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.
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