Sony XR-3740 User Manual

FM/MW/LW Cassette Car Stereo
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XR-3740
1997 by Sony Corporation
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Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Cassette Car Stereo. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features by using a rotary remote.
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Table of contents
Getting Started
Resetting the unit ................................................ 4
Detaching the front panel .................................. 4
Setting the clock .................................................. 5
Cassette Player
Listening to a tape ............................................... 5
Radio
Memorising stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 6
Memorising only the desired stations.............. 7
Receiving the Memorised stations.................... 7
Other Functions
Adjusting the sound characteristics ................. 8
Muting the sound................................................ 8
Changing the sound and beep tone ................. 8
Additional Information
Precautions........................................................... 9
Maintenance....................................................... 10
Dismounting the unit ....................................... 10
The rotary remote labels .................................. 11
Location of controls .......................................... 12
Specifications ..................................................... 13
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 14
Index ................................................................... 15
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Getting Started
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.
Reset button
Note
Pressing the reset button will erase all the Memorised programme and memory functions.
Detaching the front panel
The front panel of this unit can be detached to prevent the unit from being stolen.
1 Press (OFF). 2 Press (RELEASE) to open up the front
panel, and detach the panel by pulling it towards you.
(RELEASE)
Attaching the front panel
Attach part A of the front panel to part B of the unit as illustrated and push until it clicks.
A
B
Notes
Make sure 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.
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 beep for a few seconds (only when the POWER SELECT switch is set to the A position).
Notes
• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it from the unit.
• If you press (RELEASE) to detach the panel while the unit is still turned on, the power will automatically turn off to protect the speakers from being damaged.
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Setting the clock
The clock has a 24-hour digital indication.
For example, setting it to 10:08
Cassette Player
1 Press (OFF) or (DSPL) during operation. 2 Press (DSPL) for two seconds.
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The hour digit flashes.
1 Set the hour digits.
To go
backward
1000
2 Press (SEL) momentarily.
1000
The minutes digits flashes.
3 Set the minute digits.
To go backward
1008
To go forward
To go forward
3 Press (DSPL) momentarily.
1008
The clock starts.
Note
If the POWER SELECT switch on the top 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.
Listening to a tape
Insert a cassette.
Playback will start automatically.
If a cassette is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TAPE” is displayed.
TAPE
The side facing up is being played.
TAPE
The side facing down is being played.
Tip
To change the tape transport direction, press (MODE) (*) during tape playback.
To Stop playback Eject the cassette
Fast-winding the tape
During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) for two seconds.
Press
(OFF)
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SEEK
AMS
Fast-forwardRewind
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Getting Started/Cassette Player
To start playback during fast-forwarding or rewinding, press (MODE) (*).
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Locating the beginning of a track
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
You can skip up to nine tracks at one time.
During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily.
SEEK
AMS
To locate the preceding tracks
Note
The AMS function may not work when :
• the blanks between tracks are shorter than 4 seconds
• there is noise between tracks
• there are long sections of low volume or quiet sections.
To locate the succeeding tracks
Changing the displayed items
Each time you press (DSPL) momentarilly during tape playback, the displayed item changes as follows:
z Tape playback z Clock z Frequency*
* While the ATA function is activated.
Switching to the radio while fast­winding a tape
— Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA)
Press (5) during playback.
“ATA” appears on the display.
When fast-forwarding or rewinding with (SEEK/AMS) for two seconds, the tuner will turn on automatically.
Radio
Memorising stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
This function selects from the currently received band the stations with the strongest signals and Memorises them in order of their frequency.
PREVENTING ACCIDENTS!
When tuning in while driving, use the automatic tuning or memory preset search function instead of manual tuning.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
Each time you press (SOURCE), the source changes as follows:
TAPE ˜ TUNER
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
Each time you press (MODE), the band changes as follows:
FM1 n FM2 n FM3 n MW n LW
3 Press (BTM) for two seconds.
To cancel this function, press (5).
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Notes
• The unit will not store stations with weak signals on the preset number buttons. If there are only a few stations received, some preset number buttons will remain empty.
• When there is a preset number indicated on the display, the unit will store stations on all preset number buttons from the one currently displayed.
Memorising only the desired stations
Up to 6 stations on each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW and LW) can be stored on the preset number buttons in the order of your choice. Therefore, 18 FM stations can be Memorised. If you try to store another station on the same preset number button, the previously stored station will be erased.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press (SEEK/AMS) to search for the
station you wish to store on a preset number button.
4 Press the desired preset number button
((1) to (6)) for two seconds.
The number of the selected preset number button appears on the display.
Changing the displayed items
Each time you press (DSPL), the display changes between the frequency and the clock.
If you cannot tune in a preset station
Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily to search for the station (automatic tuning).
Scanning stops when a station is received. Press either side of the button repeatedly until the desired station is received.
Note
If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (LCL) to lights up “LCL” on the display (local seek mode). Only the stations with relatively strong signals can be tuned in.
Tip
If you know the frequency, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS) until the desired station is received (manual tuning).
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Cassette Player/Radio
Receiving the Memorised stations
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press the preset number button ((1) to
(6)) momentarily on which the desired station is stored.
Tip
Press either side of (PRST) to receive in order the stations stored in the memory (Preset Search Function).
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Other Functions
Adjusting the bass curve
Turn the D-BASS control to adjust the bass level (1, 2 or 3).
“D-BASS” appears in the display.
To cancel, turn the control to the OFF position.
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Adjusting the sound characteristics
1 Select the item you want to adjust by
pressing (SEL) repeatedly.
VOL (volume) n BAS (bass) n TRE (treble) n BAL (balance) n FAD (fader)
2 Adjust the selected item by pressing
either (+) or (–).
Adjust within three seconds after selecting. (After three seconds the button will again serve as the volume control button.)
Muting the sound
Press (MUTE).
The “MUTE” indication flashes.
To restore the previous volume level, press again.
Changing the sound and beep tone
Muting the beep tone
Press (6) while pressing (SEL).
To obtain the beep tone again, press these buttons again.
Boosting the bass sound — D-Bass
To enjoy clear and powerful bass sound, you can boost only the low frequency signal with a sharp curve. This is the effect you get when use an optional subwoofer system. For example, you can hear the bass line more clearly even if the vocal sound is the same volume. You can emphasize and adjust the bass sound easily with the D-BASS control.
Analog D-BASS
D-BASS 3
Level
0dB
D-BASS 2
D-BASS 1
Frequency (Hz)
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Additional Information
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
2-speaker system, set the fader control to the center position.
When the 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.
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.
Slack
Distorted cassettes and loose labels can cause
problems when inserting or ejecting tapes. Remove or replace loose labels.
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.
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Other Functions/Additional Information
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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.
Dismounting the unit
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Release key (supplied)
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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 (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
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Back of the front panel
The rotary remote labels
You can control this unit with the optional rotary remote (RM-X2S). Some labels are supplied with the rotary remote. Attach that label which matches the functions of the master unit and the mounting position of the rotary remote. When you mount the rotary remote, attach the label in the illustration below.
DSPL
MODE
SEL
SEL
MODE
DSPL
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Additional Information
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Location of controls
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RELEASE
MODE
SEEK
AMS
SEL
MUTE BTM
OFF
SOURCE
Refer to the pages for further details.
1 SEL (control mode select) button 5, 8 2 SOURCE button (TAPE/TUNER) 5, 6, 7 3 MODE (*) button
During tuner reception:
BAND select 6, 7
During tape playback:
Transport direction change 5
4 POWER SELECT switch (located on the
top of the unit)
See “POWER SELECT Switch” in the Installation/Connections manual.
5 OFF button 4, 5 6 SEEK/AMS button 5, 6, 7 7 6 (eject) button 5 8 DSPL (display mode change/time set)
button 5, 6, 7
9 During radio reception:
Preset number buttons 7
During tape playback:
(5) ATA (Automatic Tuner
Activation) button 6
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LCL
PRST
ATA
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D-BASS
1
OFF
2
3
DSPL
(+)(–) (volume/bass/treble/balance/
fader control) button 5, 8
RELEASE (front panel release) button
4, 10
!™ Reset button (located on the front side
of the unit hidden by the front panel)
Press this button when you use this unit for the first time, when you have changed the car battery, or when the buttons of this unit do not function properly.
MUTE button 8BTM (Best tuning memory) button 6 !∞ Display windowLCL button 7PRST button 7 !• D-BASS control 8
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Specifications
Cassette player section
Tape track 4-track 2-channel stereo Wow and flutter 0.08 % (WRMS) Frequency response 30 – 18,000 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio 58 dB
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz Antenna terminal External antenna connector Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Usable sensitivity 8 dBf Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 65 dB (stereo),
68 dB (mono)
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
0.5 % (stereo),
0.3 % (mono) Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz Capture ratio 2 dB
MW/LW
Tuning range MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz
LW: 153 – 281 kHz Antenna terminal External antenna connector Intermediate frequency 10.71 MHz/450kHz Sensitivity MW: 30 µV
LW: 50 µV
Power amplifier section
Outputs Speaker outputs
(sure seal connectors) Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms Maximum power output 35 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
General
Tone controls Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz
Power requirements 12 V DC car battery Dimensions Approx. 188 × 58 × 181 Mounting dimensions Approx. 182 × 53 × 164 mm
Mass Approx. 1.2 kg Supplied accessories Parts for installation and
Optional accessories Rotary remote
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz
(negative ground)
mm (w/h/d)
(w/h/d)
connections (1 set) Front panel case (1)
RM-X2S RCA pin cord RC-63 (1 m), RC-64 (2 m), RC-65 (5 m)
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Additional Information
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Troubleshooting guide
The following checklist will assist in the correction of most problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, refer to the operating procedures.
General
Problem
No sound.
Indications do not appear on the display.
No beep tone.
Tape playback
Problem
Playback sound is distorted. The AMS does not operate
correctly.
Cause/Solution
Adjust the volume with (+).
Set the fader control to the center position for 2-speaker
systems.
Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning the Connectors” in “Maintenance” for details.
The beep tone is muted.
Cause/Solution
Contamination of the tape head. n Clean the head.
There is noise in the space between tracks.
A blank space is too short (less than four seconds).
+ on (SEEK/AMS) is pressed immediately before the
following track.
= on (SEEK/AMS) is pressed immediately after the track
starts.
A long pause, or a passage of low frequencies or very low
sound level is treated as a blank space.
Radio reception
Problem
Preset tuning is not possible.
Automatic tuning is not possible.
If the above-mentioned solutions do not help to improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Cause/Solution
Store the correct frequency.
The broadcast is too weak.
The broadcast is too weak. n Use manual tuning.
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Index
A
Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) 6 Automatic tuning 7 Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA) 6
B
Balance 8 Bass 8 Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 6
C
Caution alarm 4 Clock 5
D, E
D-BASS (D-Bass) 8 Display 6
F, G, H, I, J, K
Fader 8 Fast-forward 5 Front panel 4 Fuse 10
L
Local seek mode (LCL) 7
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Additional Information
M, N, O
Manual tuning 7 Mute 8
P, Q
Preset search 7
R, S
Radio 6 Reset 4 Rewind 5 Rotary remote 11
T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Tape playback 5 Treble 8
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¡Bienvenido!
Enhorabuena por la adquisición del sistema estéreo de cassettes para automóvil de Sony. Esta unidad permite disfrutar de diversas funciones mediante un control remoto giratorio.
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Indice
Procedimientos iniciales
Restauración de la unidad ................................. 4
Extracción del panel frontal............................... 4
Puesta en hora del reloj ...................................... 5
Reproductor de cassettes
Escucha de cintas ................................................ 5
Radio
Memorización automática de emisoras
— Función de memorización de la mejor
sintonía (BTM)................................................ 6
Memorización de las emisoras deseadas ......... 7
Recepción de emisoras memorizadas .............. 7
Otras funciones
Ajuste de las características del sonido............ 8
Silenciamiento rápido del sonido ..................... 8
Cambio de los ajustes de sonido y tono del
pitido ............................................................... 8
Información complementaria
Precauciones ........................................................ 9
Mantenimiento .................................................. 10
Desmontaje de la unidad ................................. 10
Etiquetas del mando rotativo .......................... 11
Ubicación de los controles ............................... 12
Especificaciones................................................. 13
Guía para la solución de problemas ............... 14
Indice alfabético ................................................ 15
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Procedimientos iniciales
Restauración de la unidad
Antes de emplear la unidad por primera vez, o bien después de sustituir la batería del automóvil, es necesario restaurar dicha unidad. Presione la tecla de restauración con un objeto puntiagudo, como un bolígrafo.
Tecla de restauración
Nota
Al presionar la tecla de restauración se borrarán todos los programas memorizados y las funciones de memoria.
Extracción del panel frontal
Es posible extraer el panel frontal de la unidad para evitar que lo roben.
1 Presione (OFF). 2 Presione (RELEASE) para abrir el panel
frontal y desmóntelo tirando hacia fuera.
(RELEASE)
Inserción del panel frontal
Fije la parte A del panel frontal a la parte B de la unidad tal como muestra la ilustración y ejerza presión hasta oír un chasquido.
A
B
Notas
Cerciórese de colocar correctamente el panel frontal en la unidad, ya que no podrá fijarse al revés.
No presione el panel frontal a la fuerza contra la unidad cuando lo inserte en la misma. El panel podrá insertarse con facilidad presionándolo ligeramente contra la unidad.
Para llevar consigo el panel frontal, métalo en la caja para el mismo suministrada.
No aplique demasiada fuerza sobre el visor del panel frontal.
No exponga el panel frontal a la luz solar directa, fuentes térmicas tales como conductos de aire caliente, ni lo deje en lugares húmedos. No lo deje nunca en el salpicadero, etc. con el automóvil aparcado al sol, porque la temperatura del interior del mismo podría aumentar considerablemente.
Alarma de aviso
Si pone en OFF la llave de encendido sin haber extraído el panel frontal, se activará la alarma de aviso, y durante algunos segundos sonará un pitido (solamente cuando el selector POWER SELECT esté en la posición A).
Notas
• Tenga cuidado de no dejar caer el panel frontal cuando lo extraiga de la unidad.
• Si presiona (RELEASE) para extraer el panel frontal con la alimentación de la unidad conectada, ésta se desconectará automáticamente a fin de evitar que se dañen los altavoces.
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