Sony XR-C117 Operating Instructions Manual
Actual total number: Sony XR-C117 (E) 3-858-375-11 (1)
1996 by Sony Corporation
3-858-375-11 (1)
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XR-C117
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
Operating Instructions
FM/AM
Cassette Car
Stereo
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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 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).
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.
• 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.
Reset button
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Table of Contents
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
Maintenance ............................................................. 9
Dismounting the Unit ........................................... 10
Button Locations .................................................... 11
Specifications .......................................................... 12
Troubleshooting Guide ......................................... 13
Notes on Cassettes
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.
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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
OFF
button first. Then 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.
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.
• 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.
RELEASE button
A
B
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Cassette Player
Operation
Listening to Tape Playback
After inserting the cassette, playback
starts automatically.
To change the tape direction,
press both the 0 and ) buttons at the
same time.
Indication of Tape Transport Direction
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.
Setting the Clock
The clock has a 12-hour digital indication.
For example, setting it to 10:08
1 Press the
FM/AM
A.MEM
button to turn on the
unit.
2 Display the time.
(Press the
DSPL
button during unit
operation.)
3 Press the
DSPL
button for more than two
seconds.
Set the hour digits.
4 Press the
SEL
button momentarily.
Set the minute digits.
5 Press the
DSPL
button momentarily.
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.
Cassette Player Operation
100
The hour digit blinks.
(to go back) (to go forward)
1000
1000
The minute digit blinks.
(to go back) (to go forward)
1008
1008
The clock activates.
The side facing up is being played.
The side facing down is being played.
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