Sony XR-C2600 User Manual

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FM/AM Cassette Car Stereo

Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones

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

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XR-C2600

 2000 Sony Corporation

Welcome !

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Cassette Player.

In addition to the cassette playback and radio operations, you can expand your system by connecting an optional CD/MD unit*1. When you operate this unit or a connected optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc*2.

*1You can connect a CD changer, an MD changer,

a CD player, or an MD player.

A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes

information such as the disc name, artist name, and track names. This information is recorded on the disc.

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

two-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 a 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 tape used for these cassettes is very thin and tends to stretch easily. Frequent playing and stopping of these tapes may cause them to become entangled in the cassette deck mechanism.

• The sound may become distorted while playing the cassette. The cassette player head should be cleaned after each 50 hours of use.

Table of Contents

This Unit Only With Optional Equipment

Location of controls ................................................. 5

Getting Started

Resetting the unit ................................................ 6

Detaching the front panel .................................. 6

How to use the menu ......................................... 7

Setting the clock .................................................. 7

Cassette Player

Listening to a tape ............................................... 8

Radio Reception during Fast-forwarding or

Rewinding of a tape

— ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) ........ 9

Radio

Memorizing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) .................... 9

Memorizing only the desired stations ........... 10

Receiving the memorized stations.................. 10

Other Functions

Adjusting the sound characteristics ................ 11

Attenuating the sound ......................................11

Changing the sound and display settings ......11

Boosting the bass sound

— D-bass ....................................................... 12

CD/MD Unit

Playing a CD or MD ......................................... 12

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play .............................................. 14

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play .............................................. 14

Additional Information

Maintenance ....................................................... 14

Dismounting the unit ....................................... 15

Specifications ..................................................... 16

Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 17

Location of controls

SOURCE

SOUND

RELEASE

Refer to the pages listed for details.

–

DSPL

MODE

SEEK/AMS

ENTER

DIR

REP SHUF

1 2 3 4 56

XR-C2600

D-BASS

OFF

1 MENU button 7, 9, 10, 11, 13 2 Volume control dial 3 SOURCE (TUNER/CD/MD) button

9, 10, 12

4 PRST/DISC +/– (cursor up/down) buttons

7, 9, 10, 11, 13 During radio reception:

Preset stations select 10

During CD/MD playback:

Disc change 13

5 DSPL (display mode change) button

8, 12, 13

6 MODE button

During radio reception:

BAND select 9, 10

During CD or MD playback:

CD/MD unit select 12

7 Z (eject) button 8 8 Display window 9 m/M(fast winding)/DIR (tape

transport direction change) buttons 8

0 D-BASS button 12 qa SOUND button 11 qs RELEASE (front panel release) button

6, 15

qd SEEK/AMS –/+ (cursor left/right) buttons

7, 9, 10, 11, 13

seek 10 Automatic Music Sensor 13 manual search 13

qf Reset button (located on the front side

of the unit behind the front panel) 6

qg ENTER button 7, 9, 10, 11, 13 qh Frequency select switch

(located on the bottom of the unit)

See “Frequency select switch” in the Installation/Connections manual.

qj Number buttons

During radio reception

Preset number select 10

During CD/MD playback:

(1) REP 14

(2) SHUF 14

qk OFF button* 6

* Warning when installing in a car

without ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key switch

Be sure to press (OFF) on the unit for two seconds to turn off the clock display after turning off the engine.

When you press (OFF) momentarily, the clock display does not turn off and this causes battery wear.

Getting Started

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, you must reset the unit. Remove the front panel and press the reset button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen.

Reset button

Note

Pressing the reset button will erase the clock setting and some memorized functions.

Detaching the front panel

You can detach the front panel of this unit to protect the unit from being stolen.

1 Press (OFF).

2 Press (RELEASE), then slide the front

panel a little to the left, and pull it off towards you.

(OFF)

Attaching the front panel

Attach part A of the front panel to part B of the unit as illustrated and push the left side into position until it clicks.

Notes

• Be sure not to attach the front panel upside down.

• Do not press the front panel too hard against the unit when attaching it.

• Do not press too hard or put excessive pressure on the display window of the front panel.

• Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, and do not leave it in a humid place. Never leave it on the dashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight or where there may be a considerable rise in temperature.

Caution alarm

If you turn the car ignition off without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds. If you connect an optional power amplifier and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be deactivated.

(RELEASE)

Notes

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

• If you detach the panel while the unit is still turned on, the power will turn off automatically to prevent the speakers from being damaged.

• When carrying the front panel with you, use the supplied front panel case.

How to use the menu

This unit is operated by selecting items from a menu. To select, first enter the menu mode and choose up/down (+/– of (PRST/DISC)), or choose left/right (–/+ of (SEEK/AMS)).

(PRST/DISC)

(+) : To select upwards

SOURCE

(–) : To select downwards

(SEEK/AMS)

4 Press either side of (PRST/DISC) to set

the minute.

2 Press (ENTER).

The clock starts.

After the clock setting is complete, the display returns to normal playback mode.

(–) : To select leftwards

SOURCE

(+) : To select rightwards

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

Example: To set the clock to 10:08

1 Press (MENU), then press either side of

(PRST/DISC) repeatedly until “CLOCK”

appears.

1 Press (ENTER).

The hour indication flashes.

2 Press either side of (PRST/DISC) to set

the hour.

3 Press + side of (SEEK/AMS).

The minute indication flashes.

Cassette Player

Listening to a tape

Insert a cassette.

Playback starts automatically.

The side facing up is played.

The side facing down is played.

Tip

To change the tape‘s playback direction, press m and M.

To stop playback and eject the cassette

Press Z.

Fast-winding the tape

During playback, press m or M .

Direction indicator*

FWD

REV

* The < > indicator will flash while fast-winding

the tape.

To start playback during fast-forwarding or rewinding, press the other fast-winding button partially until the locked button is released.

To advance

To rewind

Changing the display item

Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows:

Tape playback y Frequency* * While the ATA function is activated.

After you select the desired item, the display will automatically change to the Motion Display mode after a few seconds. In the Motion Display mode, all the above items are scrolled in the display one by one in order.

Tip

The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See “Changing the sound and display settings” on page 11).

Radio Reception during Fast-forwarding or Rewinding of a tape

— ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation)

When fast-forwarding or rewinding with the m or M button, the tuner will turn on automatically.

1 During playback, press (MENU).

2 Press either side of (PRST/DISC)

repeatedly until “ATA” appears.

Radio

Memorizing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals and memorizes them in the order of their frequencies. You can store up to 6 stations on each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2).

Caution

When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

3 Press + side of (SEEK/AMS) to select

“ON.”

Play mode starts.

4 Press (ENTER).

To return to normal playback mode, select “OFF” in step 3 above.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

tuner.

Each time you press (SOURCE), the source changes as follows:

B TUNER B CD*

MD* b

* If the corresponding optional equipment is

not connected, this item will not appear.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

Each time you press (MODE), the band changes as follows:

B FM1 B FM2 B FM3

AM2 b AM1 b

3 Press (MENU), then press either side of

(PRST/DISC) repeatedly until “BTM” appears.

4 Press (ENTER).

The unit stores stations in the order of their frequencies on the number buttons. A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Notes

• The unit does not store stations with weak signals. If only a few stations can be received, some number buttons will retain their former setting.

• When a number is indicated in the display, the unit starts storing stations from the one currently displayed.

Memorizing only the desired stations

You can preset up to 18 FM stations (6 each for FM1, 2, and 3) and up to 12 AM stations (6 each for AM1 and 2) in the order of your choice.

If you cannot tune in a preset station

Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to search for the station (automatic tuning).

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) repeatedly until the desired station is received.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

tuner.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune

in the station that you want to store on the number button.

4 Press and hold the desired number

button ((1) to (6)) until “MEM” appears.

The number button indication appears in the display.

Note

If you try to store another station on the same number button, the previously stored station will be erased.

Receiving the memorized stations

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

tuner.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

Note

If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (MENU), then press either side of (PRST/DISC) repeatedly until “LOCAL” (local seek mode) is displayed. Then press + side of (SEEK/AMS) to select “LOCAL-ON.” Press (ENTER). Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in.

Tip

If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS) until the desired frequency appears (manual tuning).

If FM stereo reception is poor

— Monaural Mode

1 During radio reception, press (MENU),

then press either side of (PRST/DISC) repeatedly until “MONO” appears.

2 Press + side of (SEEK/AMS) until “MONO-

ON“ appears.

The sound improves, but becomes monaural (“ST” disappears).

3 Press (ENTER).

To return to normal mode, select “MONO- OFF” in step 2 above.

3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on

which the desired station is stored.

Tip

Press either side of (PRST/DISC) to receive the stations in the order they are stored in the memory (Preset Search Function).

Other Functions

Adjusting the sound characteristics

You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and fader. You can store the bass and treble levels independently for each source.

Changing the sound and display settings

The following items can be set:

•CLOCK (page 7).

•BEEP – to turn the beep sound on or off.

•A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)* (page 13).

•D.INFO (Dual Information) to display the

clock and the play mode at the same time (ON) or to display the information alternately (OFF).

•M.DSPL – to turn the Motion Display on or off.

1 Select the item you want to adjust by

pressing (SOUND) repeatedly.

BAS (bass) t TRE (treble) t BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear)

2 Adjust the selected item by pressing

either side of (SEEK/AMS).

Adjust within three seconds after selecting the item.

Attenuating the sound

When the interface cable of a car telephone is connected to the ATT lead, the unit decreases the volume automatically when a telephone call comes in (Telephone ATT function).

1 Press (MENU).

2 Press either side of (PRST/DISC)

repeatedly until the desired item appears.

Each time you press (–) side of (PRST/DISC), the item changes as follows:

CLOCK t BEEP t A.SCRL* t D.INFO t M.DSPL

* When the radio is off, or when no tape, CD,

or MD is playing, this item will not appear.

3 Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) to select the

desired setting (Example: ON or OFF).

4 Press (ENTER).

After the mode setting is complete, the display returns to normal playback mode.

Boosting the bass sound

— D-bass

You can enjoy a clear and powerful bass sound. The D-bass function boosts the low frequency and high frequency signal with a sharper curve than conventional bass boost. You can hear the bass line more clearly even while the vocal volume remains the same. You can emphasize and adjust the bass sound easily with the D-BASS control.

D.BASS-3

Level

0dB

Adjusting the bass curve

Press (D-BASS) repeatedly to select the desired bass curve.

As the D-BASS number increases so does the effect.

D.BASS-1 t D.BASS-2 t D.BASS-3 t D.BASS-OFF

D.BASS-2

D.BASS-1

D.BASS-3 D.BASS-2 D.BASS-1

Frequency (Hz)

With Optional Equipment

CD/MD Unit

This unit can control a maximum of ten external CD/MD units in this configuration: CD unit – maximum of five MD unit – maximum of five Any combination up to ten will work. If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc.

Playing a CD or MD

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD

or MD.

2 Press (MODE) until the desired unit

appears.

CD/MD playback starts.

When a CD/MD unit is connected, all the tracks play from the beginning.

Note

The bass sound may distort at same volume. If the bass sound distorts, select less effective bass curve.

Changing the display item

Each time you press (DSPL) during CD, CD TEXT, or MD playback, the item changes as follows:

Elapsed playback time

Disc name*

*1If you have not labeled the disc or if there is no

disc name prerecorded on the MD, “NO NAME” appears in the display.

If you play a CD TEXT disc, the artist name

appears in the display after the disc name. (Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.)

If the track name of a CD TEXT disc or MD is not

prerecorded, “NO NAME” appears in the display.

/Artist name*

Track name*

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