SONY XR-C100 User Manual

FM/AM FM/MW/LW Cassette Car Stereo

3-856-658-11 (2)

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Gebruiksaanwijzing

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.

Zie voor het monteren en aansluiten van het apparaat de bijgeleverde [Montage/ Aansluitingen]-handleiding.

XR-C100

EN F NL

XR-C101

 1996 by Sony Corporation

Actual total number: Sony XR-C100/XR-C101 (E,F,H) 3-856-658-11 (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 is activated if you turn off the

ignition key without removing the front panel from the unit.

• Built-in power amplifier (max. output: 25 W × 4 ch) enables you to enjoy a

4-speaker system.

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

Tuner section

• Up to 18 stations can be preset: 12 stations on FM and 6 stations on AM (for the XR-C100).

• Up to 24 stations can be preset: 12 stations on FM and 6 stations each on MW and LW (for the XR-C101).

• Automatic Memory function stores a total of 18 stations (24 stations for the XR-C101) in memory quickly and easily (page 7).

Optional CD changers can be used.

Up to two Sony CD changers (not supplied) can be connected and controlled with the unit by using the Sony source selector (not supplied).

Precautions

• Before operating the unit for the first time or

after replacing the car battery, press the reset button with a ball-point pen etc., and then start operating the unit.

Reset button

• 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 is 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 contaminates 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

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

CD Changer Operation

With the optional CD changer(s) connected

Playing a CD............................................................. 8

Locating the Beginnings of the Tracks

— AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)

Function .......................................................... 8

Locating the Desired Part of a Track

— Manual Search ................................................ 8

Changing CDs .......................................................... 9

Selecting CD Changers ........................................... 9

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Maintenance ............................................................. 9

Dismounting the Unit ........................................... 10

Button Locations .................................................... 11

Specifications .......................................................... 12

Troubleshooting Guide ......................................... 13

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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 slide the front panel a little to the left. Then pull it off towards you.

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

If you turn the ignition key to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the caution alarm is activated and a beep tone is heard for a few seconds.

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

Attaching the Front Panel

Apply the right hand 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.

• 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 is automatically turned off in order to protect the speakers from being damaged.

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Setting the Clock

The clock has a 24-hour digital indication.

Cassette Player Operation

For example, setting it to 10:08

1 Press the

turn on the unit.

2 Display the time.

(Press the operation.)

3 Press the

seconds.

A.MEM

FM/AM

(

DSPL

button during unit

DSPL

button for more than two

100

The hour digit blinks.

Set the hour digits.

(to go back) (to go forward)

1000

4 Press the

SEL

button momentarily.

1000

The minute digit blinks.

Set the minute digits.

(to go back) (to go forward)

A.MEM

TUNER

) button to

Listening to Tape Playback

After inserting the cassette, playback starts automatically.

To change the tape direction,

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

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.

1008

5 Press the

DSPL

button momentarily.

1008

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.

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Ejecting the Cassette

Press the button to stop playback and eject the cassette.

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Fast-winding the Tape

TUNER

A.MEM

SEEK

AMS

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 flashes while fast-winding the

tape.

Searching for Stations Automatically

— Automatic Tuning

1 Select the desired band.

XR-C100:

A.MEM

FM/AM

FM I n FM II n AM n FM I

XR-C101:

FM I n FM II n MW n LW n FM I

2 Press either side of the SEEK/AMS/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,

MANU

SEEK

AMS

For higher frequencies

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the “ST” indication appears.

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

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

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SENS

LOUD

Tuning in by Adjusting the Frequency

— Manual Tuning

Memorizing Only the Desired Stations

1 Select the desired band.

XR-C100:

A.MEM

FM/AM

FM I n FM II n AM n FM I

XR-C101:

A.MEM

TUNER

FM I n FM II n MW n LW n FM I

2 Press and hold either side of the SEEK/

AMS/MANU button.

Release the button when the desired station is received.

MANU

SEEK

AMS

For lower frequencies

MANU

SEEK AMS

For higher frequencies

PREVENT ACCIDENTS!

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

Memorizing Stations Automatically

— Automatic Memory Function

Stations with the clearest reception are automatically searched and memorized on each band (FM I, FM II and AM (MW, LW for the XR-C101)). 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.

XR-C100:

A.MEM

FM/AM

XR-C101:

TUNER

2 Press the

more than two seconds.

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

FM I n FM II n AM n FM I

A.MEM

FM I n FM II n MW n LW n FM I

A.MEM

FM/AM

A.MEM

TUNER

(

) button for

1 Select the desired band.

XR-C100:

A.MEM

FM/AM

FM I n FM II n AM n FM I

XR-C101:

A.MEM

TUNER

FM I n FM II n MW n LW n FM I

2 Tune in the station which you wish to

store on the preset number button.

3 Press and hold the desired preset

number button (1 to 6) for about two seconds.

The number of the pressed preset number button appears on the display.

Up to 6 stations on each band (FM I, FM II and AM (MW, LW for the XR-C101)) 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 is erased.

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Receiving the Memorized Stations

1 Select the desired band.

XR-C100:

A.MEM

FM/AM

FM I n FM II n AM n FM I

XR-C101:

A.MEM

TUNER

FM I n FM II n MW n LW n FM I

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 is memorized. To receive the previously memorized station, make sure that the preset number button is pressed only momentarily.

Cassette Player Operation/Radio Reception

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SEEK

AMS

MANU

SEEK

AMS

MANU

Other Functions

Adjusting the Sound Characteristics

1 Select the item you want to adjust by

pressing the

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

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 the volume control button.)

Enjoying Bass and Treble at Low Volume

— Loudness Function

Press the seconds. n “LOUD” appears on the display.

Bass and treble are boosted. To cancel, press again.

SEL

button repeatedly.

SENS

button for more than two

LOUD

CD Changer Operation

With the optional CD changer(s) connected

Playing a CD

Press the

CD playback starts.

Locating the Beginnings of the Tracks

— AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) Function

During playback, press either side of the SEEK/AMS/MANU button the number of times you wish to skip the tracks.

To locate the previous tracks

Locating the Desired Part of a Track

During playback, press and hold either side of the SEEK/AMS/MANU button.

Release the button when you have found the desired part.

button.

MANU

SEEK

AMS

To locate the succeeding tracks

—Manual Search

MANU

SEEK

AMS

To reverse

To forward

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Changing CDs

During playback, press either the or 2 button momentarily.

DISC

1 2

To return to the previous disc

DISC

1 2

To advance to the next disc

Selecting CD Changers

(with two CD changers connected)

Press the playback.

Each time you press, another CD changer is selected.

CD I ˜ CD II

button during CD

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.

Other Functions/CD Changer Operation

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Main unit

Back of the front panel

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Dismounting the Unit

Release key (supplied)

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Button Locations

1 2

DISC

DSPL

RELEASE

SEL

SENS

LOUD

Refer to the pages in r for details.

1 Display window 2 SEL (control mode select) button 58 3 DSPL (display mode change/time set)

button 5 46 (eject) button 5 5 SEEK/AMS/MANU button 678 60 • ) (fast winding)/DIR (tape

transport direction change) buttons 56 7 RELEASE (front panel release) button

49 8 (bass/treble/balance/

fader control/volume) buttons 58 9 SENS/LOUD (sensitivity adjust/loudness)

button 68

MANUDISC

A.MEM

FM/AM

SEEK

AMS

DIR

OFF

0 During radio reception:

Preset number buttons 7 During CD playback:

(changing discs) buttons 9

!¡XR-C100:

A.MEM

FM/AM

(radio on • band select/

automatic memory) button 567 XR-C101:

A.MEM

TUNER

(radio on • band select/

automatic memory) button 567

!™ CD (disc play/CD changer select) button

!£OFF button 4

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The illustration of the front panel in this manual is of the XR-C100.

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Specifications

Cassette player section

Tape track 4-track 2-channel stereo Wow and flutter 0.13 % (WRMS) Frequency response 30 – 15,000 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 (75 ohms) Selectivity 70 dB at 400 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 63 dB (stereo),

68 dB (mono)

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

0.5% (stereo),

0.4% (mono) Separation 28 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz Capture ratio 5 dB

AM (for the XR-C100)

Tuning range 531 – 1,602 kHz Antenna terminal External antenna connector Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Sensitivity 35 µV

MW/LW (for the XR-C101)

Tuning range MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz

LW : 153 – 281 kHz Antenna terminal External antenna connector Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Sensitivity MW: 35 µV

LW : 70 µV

General

Output lead Power antenna relay

control lead Power amplifier control lead

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. 188 × 58 × 170 mm

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

Mounting dimension Approx. 182 × 53 × 153 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) Optional accessories BUS cable (supplied with

an RCA pin cord)

RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m),

RCA pin cord

RC-63 (1 m), RC-64 (2 m),

RC-65 (5 m) Optional equipment CD changer

CDX-45, CDX-51,

CDX-65 etc.

Source selector XA-C30

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Power amplifier section

Outputs Speaker outputs

(sure seal connectors)

Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms Maximum power output 25 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

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