Sony XR-C110 Operating Manual
Features
Precautions
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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 12-hour clock provided (page 5).
Tuner section
• Up to 18 stations can be preset: 12 stations on
FM and 6 stations on AM.
• Automatic Memory function stores a total
of 18 stations 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).
• 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 Discs......................................................... 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 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
If you turn the ignition key to the OFF position
without removing the front panel, the caution
alarm is 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 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.
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 is automatically turned off in order to protect the
speakers from being damaged.
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Setting the Clock
The clock has a 12-hour digital indication.
Cassette Player
Operation
For example, setting it to 10:08
1 Press the
unit.
2 Display the time.
(Press the
operation.)
3 Press the
seconds.
A.MEM
FM/AM
button to turn on the
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)
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.
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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.
Ejecting the Cassette
Press the button to stop playback and
eject the cassette.
5
Fast-winding the Tape
Direction
indicator*
To advance To rewind
Radio Reception
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(
9
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.
A.MEM
FM/AM
FM I n FM II n AM n FM I
2 Press either side of the SEEK/AMS/MANU
button momentarily to search for the
next station (automatic tuning).
MANU
SEEK
AMS
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,
ST
MANU
SEEK
AMS
For higher
frequencies
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the “ST” indication will appear.
To avoid the automatic tuning from stopping on
stations too frequently (local seek mode), press
LOUD
SENS
the
indication.
Only the stations with relatively strong signals are tuned
in. The local seek mode functions only when the automatic
tuning is in operation.
button momentarily to get the “LCL”
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Tuning in by Adjusting the
FM/AM
A.MEM
Frequency
— Manual Tuning
Memorizing Only the Desired Stations
1 Select the desired band.
A.MEM
FM/AM
FM I n FM II n AM 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
PREVENT ACCIDENTS!
When tuning in during driving, use the
automatic tuning and the memory preset
tuning instead of the manual tuning.
MANU
SEEK
AMS
For higher
frequencies
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). 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.
A.MEM
FM/AM
FM I n FM II n AM n FM I
2 Press the FM/AM/A.MEM button for
more than two seconds.
A.MEM
FM/AM
1 Select the desired band.
FM I n FM II n AM 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 (
about two seconds.
The number of the pressed preset number
button appears on the display.
FM
ST
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Up to 6 stations on each band (FM I, FM II and AM) 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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1
to
6
) for
Receiving the Memorized Stations
1 Select the desired band.
A.MEM
FM/AM
FM I n FM II n AM 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.
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Cassette Player Operation/Radio Reception
The unit starts scanning the selected band
and memorize the tuned stations on the
preset number button 1 through 6
automatically.
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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
serves as the volume control button.)
Enjoying Bass and Treble
at Low Volume
— Loudness Function
Press the
two seconds. n “LOUD” will appear on
the display.
Bass and treble are boosted. To cancel, press
again.
SEL
button repeatedly.
LOUD
SENS
button for more than
CD Changer Operation
With the optional CD changer(s)
connected
Playing a CD
MANU
SEEK
AMS
CD
button.
MANU
SEEK
AMS
To locate the
succeeding tracks
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 —Manual Search
During playback, press and hold either
side of the SEEK/AMS/MANU button.
Release the button when you have
found the desired part.
MANU
SEEK
AMS
To reverse To forward
MANU
SEEK
AMS
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Changing Discs
During playback, press either the
or
button momentarily.
2
DISC
21
To return to the
previous disc
To advance to
the next disc
1
DISC
21
Selecting CD Changers
(with two CD changers connected)
Press the
playback.
Each time you press, another CD changer will
be selected.
CD I ˜ CD II
CD
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.
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Other Functions/CD Changer Operation
Main unit
Back of the front panel
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