Sony XR-3690RDS User Manual

FM Cassette Car Stereo

3-810-679-12 (2)

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Bedienungsanleitung

Istruzioni per l’uso

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

En ce qui concerne l’installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel d’installation/connexions fourni.

Zur Installation und zum Anschluß siehe die mitgelieferte Installations-/ Anschlußanleitung.

Per l’installazione e i collegamenti, vedere il manuale di installazione/ collegamenti in dotazione.

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 1995 by Sony Corporation

Sony XR-3690RDS (E,F,G,I) 3-810-679-12 (2)

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:

20 W × 4 ch) enables you to enjoy a

4-speaker system.

•Digital 24-hour clock provided (page 5).

Cassette player section

The auto-reverse function changes the tape direction automatically.

Tuner section

• Up to 18 FM stations can be preset.

• BTM (Best Tuning Memory) function

automatically searches and stores the stations with the strongest signals on the preset number buttons in order of frequency (page 7).

• Additional services are available, if FM RDS

stations can be received (page 8).

• Compatible with the RDS features such as

EON (Enhanced Other Networks), AF (Alternative Frequency), TA (Traffic Announcement) and CT (Clock Time) function (page 8 ,9, 10 and 11).

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.

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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.

Resetting the unit ..................................................... 4

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

Tuning in by Adjusting the Frequency

— Manual Tuning ............................................... 6

Memorizing Stations Automatically ..................... 7

— BTM (Best Tuning Memory) Function ........ 7

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

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

RDS Functions

Overview of the RDS Function .............................. 8

Displaying the Station Name ................................. 8

Re-tuning the Same Programme Automatically

— Alternative Frequencies (AF) ...................... 8

Listening to Traffic Announcements .................... 9

Presetting the RDS Stations with the AF

and TA Data ....................................................... 10

Locating a Station by Programme Type ............. 10

Using RDS Data for Setting the Clock

Automatically .................................................... 11

Other Functions

Adjusting the Sound Characteristics .................. 11

Enjoying Bass and Treble at Low Volume

— Loudness Function ....................................... 11

Muting the Beep Tone ........................................... 11

Maintenance ........................................................... 12

Dismounting the Unit ........................................... 12

Button Locations .................................................... 13

Specifications .......................................................... 14

Troubleshooting Guide ......................................... 15

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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 ballpoint pen.

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.

Reset button

Note

Pressing the reset button will erase all the memory functions except for the preset stations.

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.

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

OFF

button first. Then press the

RELEASE button

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.

• 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

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 (only when the POWER SELECT switch is set to the A position).

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Setting the Clock

The clock has a 24-hour digital indication.

For example, setting it to 10:08

1 Display the time.

(Press the operation.)

2 Press the

seconds.

100

The hour digit(s) blinks.

Set the hour digits.

DSPL

button during unit

DSPL

button for more than two

SEL

Cassette Player Operation

Listening to Tape Playback

After inserting the cassette, playback will start automatically.

To change the tape direction,

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

(to go forward)(to go back)

1000

3 Press the

SEL

button momentarily.

1000

The minute digits blink.

Set the minute digits.

SEL

(to go forward)(to go back)

1008

DSPL

4 Press the

button momentarily.

1008

The clock activates.

Note

If the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is set to the B position, the clock cannot be set unless the power is turned on. Set the clock after you have turned on the radio, or started cassette playback.

Indication of Tape Transport Direction

FWD

The side facing up is being played.

REV

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.

Cassette Player Operation

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Fast-winding the Tape

SEEK MANU

Direction indicator*

To advance To rewind

Radio Reception

(

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.

Searching for Stations Automatically

— Automatic Tuning

1 Select the desired band.

FM1 n FM2 n FM3 n FM1

2 Press either side of the SEEK/MANU

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

SEEK MANU

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,

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the “ST” indication will appear.

For higher frequencies

Tuning in by Adjusting the Frequency

1 Select the desired band.

— Manual Tuning

FM1 n FM2n FM3 n FM1

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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

— BTM (Best Tuning Memory) Function

This function selects from the currently received band the stations with the strongest signals and memorizes them in order of their frequency.

1 Select the desired band.

FM1 n FM2n FM3 n FM1

BTM

2 Press the

two seconds.

• When there is no preset number indicated

on the display window, stations will be stored on all preset number buttons on the currently selected band.

• When there is a preset number indicated on

the display window, the unit will store stations on all preset number buttons from the one currently displayed.

For example, when you select FM2 and preset number 3 is displayed,

the operation will start from preset number 3 on FM2, and will stop at preset number 6 on FM3.

PTY

button for more than

Memorizing Only the Desired Stations

1 Select the desired band.

FM1 n FM2n FM3 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 ( about two seconds until you hear a beep tone.

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

FM1

1 10430

Up to 6 stations on each band (FM1, FM2 and FM3) can be stored on the preset number buttons in the order of your choice. Therefore, 18 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.

) for

Receiving the Memorized Stations

1 Select the desired band.

FM1 n FM2n FM3 n FM1

2 Press momentarily the preset number

button ( desired station is stored.

) on which the

Cassette Player Operation/Radio Reception

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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AF/TA

RDS Functions

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: Re-tuning the same programme automatically, Listening to traffic announcements and Locating a station by programme type.

Re-tuning the Same Programme Automatically

— Alternative Frequencies (AF)

The Alternative Frequencies (AF) function automatically selects and re-tunes the station with the strongest signal in a network. By using this function, you can continuously listen to the same programme during a longdistance drive without having to re-tune the station manually.

Frequencies change automatically.

98.5MHz

96.0MHz

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 in is not transmitting RDS data.

Displaying the Station Name

The name of the station currently received lights up in the display.

Select an FM station.

When you tune in an FM station that transmits RDS data, the station name lights up in the display.

BBC1 FM

Note

The “*” indication means that an RDS station is being received.

Changing the displayed items

Each time you press the displayed items change as follows:

z Frequency z Time z StationName

Note

“NO Name” lights up if the station received does not transmit RDS data.

DSPL

button, the

Station

102.5MHz

1 Select an FM station. 2 Press the

lights up in the display.

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 don’t need to search for an alternative station, turn the AF function off by pressing the AF/TA button until “AF/TA OFF” lights up.

Changing the displayed items

Each time you press the displayed items change as follows:

z AF ON z TA ON z AF/TA ON*

* Select this to turn on both AF and TA functions.

Notes

• “NO AF” and the station name flashes alternately, if the unit cannot find an alternative station in the network.

• If the station service name starts flashing after you've made the preset selection, it means that no alternative frequency is available and the unit cannot receive the PI (Programme Identification) data of the memorized station. Press the SEEK/MANU button while the station service name is flashing (for about eight seconds) so the unit starts searching for a station with the same PI data, but with another frequency (“PI SEEK” lights up and no sound is heard). If the unit still cannot find an alternative station, “NO PI” lights up and the unit goes back to the original preset station.

AF/TA

button until “AF ON”

AF/TA OFF Z

button, the

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Listening to a regional programme

The “REG ON” (regional on) function of this unit 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.

Press the seconds until “REG OFF” lights up in the display.

Note that selecting “REG OFF” might cause the unit to switch to another regional station within the same network.

Note

This function does not work in the United Kingdom and in some other areas.

AF/TA

button for more than two

Local Link function (United Kingdom only)

The Local Link function lets you select other local stations in the area, even though they are not stored in your presets.

1 Press a preset number button that has

stored a local station.

2 Within five seconds, press again the

preset number button of the local station.

3 Repeat this procedure until the desired

local station is received.

Tip

When 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 doesn’t broadcast traffic announcements. Then, the unit starts searching for a station that does broadcast traffic announcements.

• When the “EON” indication appears with “TP” in the display window, the current station makes use of broadcast traffic announcements of other stations in the same network.

To cancel the current traffic announcement

Press the

To cancel all traffic announcements, turn off the function by pressing the until “AF/TA OFF” lights up.

AF/TA

button momentarily.

AF/TA

button

Presetting the volume of traffic announcements

You can preset the volume level of the traffic announcements beforehand so you wouldn't miss the announcement. When a traffic announcement starts, the volume will be automatically adjusted to the preset level.

1 Select the desired volume level. 2 Press the

the

A beep sounds and the setting is stored.

SEL

button while pressing

button.

RDS Functions

Receiving emergency announcements

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 though you are listening to other sources.

Press the “AF/TA ON” lights up in the display.

The unit starts searching for traffic information stations. “TP” lights up in the display when the unit finds a station broadcasting traffic announcements. When the traffic announcement starts, “TA” flashes, then flashing stops when the traffic announcement is over.

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AF/TA

button until “TA ON” or

If an emergency announcement comes in while you are listening to the radio, the programme will be automatically switched to the announcement. 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 what you are listening to at the time.

Presetting the RDS Stations with the AF and TA Data

When you preset the 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 different setting (AF, TA, or both) for individual preset station or the same setting for all preset stations.

Presetting the same setting for all preset stations

1 Select an FM band.

2 Press the

select either “AF ON, “ “TA ON,” or “AF/ TA ON”(for both AF and TA functions).

Note that selecting “AF/TA OFF” stores not only RDS stations, but also non-RDS FM stations.

3 Press the

seconds.

Presetting different settings for each preset station

AF/TA

button repeatedly and

BTM

PTY

button for two

1 Select an FM band and tune in the

desired station.

2 Press the

select either “AF ON, “ “TA ON,” or “AF/ TA ON”(for both AF and TA functions).

AF/TA

button repeatedly and

3 Press the desired preset number button

for two seconds until a beep sounds. Repeat from step 1 for presetting other stations.

Tip

If you want to change the preset AF and/or TA setting after you tuned in the preset station, you can do so by turning on/off the AF or TA function.

Locating a Station by Programme Type

You can locate the station you want by selecting one of the programme types shown below.

Note

In the countries or regions where EON data is not transmitted, you can use this function only for the stations you have tuned in once.

Programme types

News Current Affairs

Information Sports Education Drama Culture

Science Varied Popular Music Rock Music Middle of the Road Music

Light Classical Classical Other Music Type Not specified

Note

You cannot use this function in some countries where no PTY (Programme Type selection) data is available.

1 Press the

reception until “PTY” lights up in the display.

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BTM

PTY

INFO

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.

2 Press the

the desired programme type appears.

The programme types appear in the order as shown in the above table. Note that you cannot select “NONE” (Not specified) for searching.

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BTM

PTY

SPORT

Display

NEWS AFFAIRS

INFO SPORT EDUCATE DRAMA CULTURE

SCIENCE VARIED POP M ROCK M M.O.R. M

LIGHT M CLASSICS OTHER M NONE

button during FM

button repeatedly until

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3 Press either side of the SEEK/MANU

button.

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 and it returns to the previous station.

Other Functions

Adjusting the Sound Characteristics

1 Select the item you want to adjust by

pressing the

SEL

button repeatedly.

Using RDS Data for Setting the Clock Automatically

By receiving CT (Clock Time) data, the clock of this unit can be set automatically.

During FM reception, press the

button while pressing the button. n “CT” will be displayed, and the clock will be set.

FM1

100

To cancel the CT function, press these buttons again.

Notes

• The CT function may not work even though an RDS

station is being received.

• The time set by the CT function may not be exact.

SEL

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

SEL

the appear on the display.

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

button while pressing

button. n “LOUD” will

Muting the Beep Tone

Press the

SEL

the

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

button while pressing

button.

RDS Functions/Other Functions

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Maintenance

Dismounting the Unit

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 (15 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.

Release key (supplied)

Main unit

Back of the front panel

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Button Locations

DIR

DSPL

RELEASE

SEL

Refer to the pages in r for details.

1 Display window 2 SEL (control mode select) button 5!¡ 3 DSPL (display mode change/time set)

button 58

4 6 (eject) button 5 5 SEEK/MANU button 67 6 0/) (fast winding)/DIR (tape

transport direction change) buttons

7 RELEASE (front panel release) button

4!™

8 (volume/bass/treble/

balance/fader control) buttons 5!¡

123 456

BTM

PTY

AF/TA

SEEK MANU

OFF

9 Preset number buttons 7 0 AF/TA (alternative frequency/traffic

announcement) button 89

!¡ PTY/BTM (Programme type/Best Tuning

Memory Function) button 70

!™ FM (radio on • band select) button 67 !£ POWER SELECT switch (located on the

bottom of the unit)

See “POWER SELECT Switch” in the installation/connections manual.

!¢ OFF button 4

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Specifications

Cassette player section

Tape track 4-track 2-channel stereo Wow and flutter 0.13 % (WRMS) Frequency response 30 – 16,000 Hz Signal-to- noise ratio 55 dB

Tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz Antenna terminal External antenna connector Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Usable sensitivity 12 dBf Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 60 dB (stereo),

65 dB (mono)

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

0.6% (stereo),

0.4% (mono) Separation 30 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz Capture ratio 4 dB

Power amplifier section

Outputs Speaker outputs

(sure seal connectors)

Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms Maximum power output 20 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Tone controls Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz

Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz

Power requirements 12 V DC car battery

(negative ground)

Dimensions Approx. 186 × 57 × 170 mm

(w/h/d) not incl. projecting parts and controls

Mounting dimension Approx. 182 × 53 × 154 mm

(w/h/d) not incl. projecting parts and

controls Mass Approx. 1.3 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 assist in the correction of most problems which you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, refer to the connection and operating procedures.

General

Problem

No sound

Indications do not appear in the display window.

Tape playback

Problem

Playback sound is distorted.

Cause/Solution

•Adjust the volume with the button.

•Set the fader control to the center position for 2-speaker systems.

Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning the Connectors” of “Maintenance” for details.

Cause/Solution

Contamination of the tape head. n Clean the head.

Radio reception

Problem

Preset tuning is not possible.

Automatic tuning is not possible.

The “ST” indication flashes.

RDS functions

Problem

A SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.

No traffic announcements

PTY displays “NONE”.

Cause/Solution

•Memorize the correct frequency.

•The broadcast is too weak.

The broadcast is too weak. n Use the manual tuning.

Tune in precisely.

Cause/Solution

The station is non-TP or weaken signal. n Press the AF/TA button to enter the “AF/TA OFF” mode.

• Activate “TA”.

• The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements

despite being TP. n Tune in another station.

The station does not specify the programme type.

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Caractéristiques

Généralités

• Vous pouvez emporter la façade détachable

quand vous quittez votre véhicule (page 4).

• Un avertisseur retentit si vous tournez la clé

de contact sans avoir préalablement enlevé la façade de l’appareil.

• L’amplificateur de haute puissance intégré (sortie max. 4 ca × 20 W) permet d’utiliser

quatre haut-parleurs.

• Horloge numérique à cycle de 24 heures

(page 5).

Lecteur de cassette

La fonction d’inversion automatique change automatiquement le sens de défilement de la bande magnétique.

Tuner section

• Il est possible de présélectionner jusqu’à 18 stations FM.

• Fonction BTM (Best Tuning Memory) qui

sert à sélectionner automatiquement les stations les plus puissantes et à les mémoriser sous les touches numériques de présélection dans l’ordre des fréquences (page 7).

• Services complémentaires disponibles si des stations FM RDS sont captables (page 8).

• Compatible avec les fonctions RDS telles que EON (Enhanced Other Networks), AF (Alternative Frequency - changement de fréquence), TA (Traffic Announcement radioguidage) et CT (Clock Time - horloge)

(page 8, 9, 10 et 11).

Précautions

• Si vous avez garé votre voiture en plein soleil

et que la température à l’intérieur a considérablement augmenté, attendez que l’appareil se refroidisse avant de vous en servir.

• Si l’alimentation électrique n’arrive pas à

l’appareil, vérifiez d’abord les connexions. Si elles sont correctes, vérifiez le fusible.

• Si aucun son ne sort des deux haut-parleurs,

réglez le fader (balance avant-arrière) sur la position centrale.

• Si votre voiture est équipée d’une antenne

électrique, elle se déploie automatiquement quand l’appareil est en service.

Pour toute question ou problème au sujet de cet appareil, dont vous ne trouveriez pas l’explication dans ce mode d’emploi, consultez votre revendeur Sony.

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Remarques sur les cassettes

Entretien des cassettes

• Ne touchez pas la face sensible de la bande;

toute salissure peut se déposer sur les têtes.

• Eloignez les cassettes enregistrées des

appareils contenant des aimants puissants comme les haut-parleurs ou les amplificateurs, car le son peut s’effacer partiellement ou être déformé.

• N’exposez pas vos cassettes en plein soleil,

au froid intense ou à l’humidité.

• Le boîtier de la cassette peut chauffer un peu

si vous écoutez la cassette pendant longtemps. Cette chaleur provient de l’amplificateur de puissance de l’autoradio. Ce n’est pas un signe de mauvais fonctionnement.

Remarque sur les têtes de lecture de la platine à cassette

• L’utilisation de cassettes entraîne à la longue

une contamination de la tête de lecture, ce qui a pour effet une qualité sonore médiocre ou même une perte de son. Nous vous conseillons par conséquent de nettoyer la tête de lecture environ une fois par mois au moyen du set de cassette de nettoyage Sony. Si la qualité sonore ne s’est pas améliorée après avoir utilisé la cassette de nettoyage, consultez votre revendeur Sony.

• Les cassettes usagées ou de qualité médiocre

contaminent beaucoup plus rapidement la tête de lecture. Suivant le type de la cassette, la qualité sonore peut s’avérer médiocre après une ou deux lectures.

Remarque sur les cassettes de plus de 90 minutes

L’utilisation de cassettes de plus de 90 minutes n’est pas recommandée sauf pour une lecture prolongée et ininterrompue. La bande de ces cassettes est extrêmement fine et a tendance à se détendre. Elle s’emmêle facilement dans le mécanisme de la platine en cas de lectures et arrêts fréquents.

Table des matières

Réinitialisation de l’appareil .................................. 4

Retrait et pose de la façade ..................................... 4

Réglage de l’horloge ................................................ 5

Fonctionnement du lecteur de cassette

Ecoute d’une cassette .............................................. 5

Ejection de la cassette .............................................. 5

Bobinage rapide de la bande .................................. 6

Réception radio

Recherche automatique des stations

— Accord automatique ...................................... 6

Accord par réglage de la fréquence

— Accord manuel ............................................... 6

Mémorisation automatique des stations

— Fonction BTM (Best Tuning Memory,

Mémorisation du meilleur accord) .............. 7

Mémorisation de stations particulières ................ 7

Réception des stations mémorisées ...................... 7

Fonctions RDS

Aperçu de la fonction RDS ..................................... 8

Affichage du nom de la station ............................. 8

Resyntonisation automatique de la même

émission

— Fréquences alternatives (AF) ........................ 8

Ecoute des messages de radioguidage ................. 9

Présélection des stations RDS avec les données

AF et TA ............................................................. 10

Localisation d’une station en fonction du type

d’émission .......................................................... 10

Utilisation des données RDS pour régler

automatiquement l’horloge de l’appareil ...... 11

Autres fonctions

Réglage du son ....................................................... 12

Pour obtenir un son équilibré même à faible

niveau

— Correction physiologique ........................... 12

Coupure des bips sonores .................................... 12

Entretien .................................................................. 12

Retrait de l’autoradio ............................................ 13

Nomenclature des touches ................................... 14

Spécifications .......................................................... 15

Guide de dépannage ............................................. 16

Actual total number: Sony XR-3690RDS (E,F,G,I) 3-810-679-12 (2)

Réinitialisation de l’appareil

Avant la première mise en service de l’appareil ou après avoir remplacé la batterie de la voiture, vous devez réinitialiser l’appareil. Appuyez sur la touche de réinitialisation à l’aide d’un objet pointu comme un stylo à bille.

Pose de la façade

Appliquez la partie droite de la façade sur l’appareil et fixez la partie A de la façade sur la partie B de l’appareil, comme indiqué sur l’illustration, puis poussez de manière à l’enclencher.

Touche de réinitialisation

Remarque

En appuyant sur la touche de réinitialisation, vous effacez tous les programmes mémorisés sauf les stations préréglées.

Retrait et pose de la

façade

Vous pouvez détacher la façade afin d’éviter que l’appareil ne soit volé.

Retrait de la façade

Avant de détacher la façade, appuyez sur la touche

RELEASE pour ouvrir la façade. Enlevez-la en la tirant vers vous, comme indiqué sur l’illustration.

OFF

. Appuyez ensuite sur la touche

Touche RELEASE

Remarques

• Vérifiez que la façade est dans le bon sens avant de la

fixer, car elle ne peut pas être fixée dans l’autre sens.

• Ne forcez pas pour fixer la façade sur l’appareil.Une

légère pression est suffisante.

• Rangez la façade dans son étui pour la transporter.

• N’appuyez pas avec force sur l’afficheur de la façade.

• Mettez l’appareil hors tension avant de retirer la façade.

Cependant, si vous appuyez sur la touche RELEASE quand l’appareil est sous tension, il se met automatiquement hors tension pour protéger les hautparleurs.

• Ne laissez pas la façade en plein soleil, près de sources de

chaleur comme des conduits d’air chaud ou dans un endroit humide. Ne la laissez jamais sur le tableau de bord, etc. d’une voiture garée en plein soleil, car la température risque d’augmenter considérablement.

Avertisseur

Si vous mettez la clé de contact du véhicule sur la position OFF (arrêt) sans enlever la façade, l’avertisseur se déclenche et émet un bip pendant quelques secondes. (Uniquement si l’interrupteur POWER SELECT est commuté sur A.)

Veillez à ne pas laisser tomber la façade quand vous la détachez de l’appareil.

Actual total number: Sony XR-3690RDS (E,F,G,I) 3-810-679-12 (2)

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