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FM/MW/SW
Cassette
Car stereo
3-044-705-11 (1)
Operating Instructions
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
GB
XR-C2604J
2000 Sony Corporation
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Welcome !
Precautions
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.
2
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.
•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 centre position.
•When a 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.
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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.
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Table of Contents
This Unit Only
Location of controls ................................................. 5
Getting Started
Resetting the unit ................................................ 6
Detaching the front panel .................................. 6
How to use the menu ......................................... 6
Setting the clock .................................................. 7
Cassette Player
Listening to a tape ............................................... 7
Radio Reception during Fast-forwarding or
Rewinding of a Tape
— ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) ........ 8
Radio
Memorizing stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) .................... 8
Memorizing only the desired stations ............. 9
Receiving the memorized stations.................... 9
Other Functions
Adjusting the sound characteristics ............... 10
Attenuating the sound ..................................... 10
Changing the sound and display settings ..... 10
Boosting the bass sound
— D-bass ........................................................11
With Optional Equipment
CD/MD Unit
Playing a CD or MD .......................................... 11
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play .............................................. 13
Playing tracks in random order
— Shuffle Play .............................................. 13
Additional Information
Maintenance....................................................... 13
Dismounting the unit ....................................... 14
Specifications ..................................................... 15
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 16
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Location of controls
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P
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MENU
SOURCE
SOUND
P
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S
T
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RELEASE
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Refer to the pages listed for details.
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DSPL
MODE
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SEEK/AMS
ENTER
DIR
REP SHUF
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D-BASS
OFF
1 MENU button 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
2 Volume control dial
3 SOURCE (TUNER/CD/MD) button 8, 9, 11
4 PRST/DISC +/– (cursor up/down) buttons
7, 8, 9, 10, 12
During radio reception:
Preset stations select 9
During CD/MD playback:
Disc change 12
5 DSPL (display mode change) button
8, 11, 12
6 MODE button
During radio reception:
BAND select 8, 9
During CD or MD playback:
CD/MD unit select 11
7 Z (eject) button 7
8 Display window
9 m/M (fast winding)/DIR (tape
transport direction change) buttons 7
q; D-BASS button 11
qa SOUND button 10
qs RELEASE (front panel release) button
6, 14
qd SEEK/AMS –/+ (cursor left/right) buttons
7, 8, 9, 10, 12
seek 9
Automatic Music Sensor 12
manual search 12
qf Reset button (located on the front side
of the unit behind the front panel) 6
qg ENTER button 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
qh Number buttons
During radio reception
Preset number select 9
During tape/CD/MD playback:
(1) REP 13
(2) SHUF 13
qj 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.
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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.
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)
(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.
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.
A
B
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.
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
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(SEEK/AMS)
SOURCE
(–) : To select
leftwards
(+) : 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.
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.
2 Press either side of (PRST/DISC) to set
the hour.
3 Press + side of (SEEK/AMS).
The minute indication flashes.
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 stop playback and eject the
cassette
Press Z.
Fast-winding the tape
During playback, press m or M.
Direction
indicator*
FWD
REV
* The I i 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
M
m
To rewind
m
M
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Changing the display item
Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes
as follows:
Tape playback y Frequency*
* While the ATA function is activated.
Radio
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 10.)
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.
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, MW, SW1, and
SW2).
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use
Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
Each time you press (SOURCE), the source
changes as follows:
B TUNER B CD* B MD*
* 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
SW2 b SW1 b MW b
3 Press + side of (SEEK/AMS) to select
“ON.”
The selected play mode starts.
4 Press (ENTER).
To return to normal playback mode, select
“OFF” in step 3 above.
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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 already indicated in the
display, the unit stores stations in order from the
one currently displayed.
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Memorizing only the
desired stations
You can preset up to 18 FM stations (6 each for
FM1, 2, and 3), up to 6 MW stations, and up to
12 SW stations (6 each for SW1 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 store a new station on a number button
which already has a station registered, the
previously stored station will be replaced by the
new station.
Receiving the memorized
stations
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
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 either side of (SEEK/AMS)
repeatedly until “MONO-ON“ appears.
The sound improves, but becomes
monaural (“ST” disappears).
3 Press (ENTER).
To return to stereo mode, select “MONO-OFF”
in step 2 above.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
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).
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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.
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)
Changing the sound and
display settings
The following items can be set:
•CLOCK (page 7).
•BEEP – to turn the beep sound on or off.
•D.INFO (Dual Information) to display the
clock and the play mode at the same time
(ON) or to display the information altemately
(OFF).
•A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)* (page 12).
•M.DSPL (Motion Display) – to turn the
motion display on or off.
1 Press (MENU).
2 Press either side of (PRST/DISC)
repeatedly until the desired item
appears.
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).
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 no 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.
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Boosting the bass sound
— D-bass
You can enjoy a clear and powerful bass
sound. The D-bass function boosts the low
frequency signal 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
Note
The bass sound may distort at same volume. If the
bass sound distorts, select less effective bass curve.
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.
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*
V
V
1
/Artist name*
V
Track name*
2
3
*1If you have not labeled the disc or if there is no
disc name prerecorded on the MD, “NO NAME”
appears in the display.
2
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.)
3
If the track name of a CD TEXT disc or MD is not
*
prerecorded, “NO NAME” appears in the
display.
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.
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Tip
SOURCE
The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See
“Changing the sound and display settings” on
page 10).
Automatically scrolling a disc name
— Auto Scroll
If the disc name, artist name, or track name on
a CD TEXT disc or MD exceeds 8 characters
and the Auto Scroll function is on, it
automatically scrolls across the display as
follows:
• The disc name appears when the disc has
changed (if the disc name is selected).
• The track name appears when the track has
changed (if the track name is selected).
If you press (DSPL) to change the display
item, the disc or track name of the MD or CD
TEXT disc is scrolled automatically whether
you set the function on or off.
Locating a specific track
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
During playback, press either side of
(SEEK/AMS) momentarily for each track
you want to skip.
SOURCE
To locate
preceding
tracks
To locate
succeeding
tracks
Locating a specific point in a track
— Manual Search
During playback, press and hold either
side of (SEEK/AMS). Release when you
have found the desired point.
1 During playback, press (MENU).
2 Press either side of (PRST/DISC)
repeatedly until “A.SCRL” appears.
3 Press + side of (SEEK/AMS) to select
“A.SCRL-ON.”
4 Press (ENTER).
To cancel Auto Scroll, select “A.SCRL-OFF” in
step 3 above.
Note
For some discs with very many characters, the
following cases may happen:
— Some of the characters are not displayed
— Auto Scroll does not work.
SOURCE
To search
backward
To search
forward
Changing Discs
During playback, press either side of
(PRST/DISC) momentarily.
The desired disc in the current unit begins
playback.
For succeeding
discs
For preceding
discs
Disc number
Track number
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Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play
You can select:
•REP-1 – to repeat a track.
•REP-2 – to repeat a disc.
Additional
Information
During playback, press (1) (REP)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears.
B REP-1 B REP-2
REP-OFF b
Repeat Play starts.
To return to normal playback mode, select
“REP-OFF” in step above.
Playing tracks in random
order — Shuffle Play
You can select:
•SHUF-1 – to play the tracks on the current
disc in random order.
•SHUF-2 – to play the tracks in the current
unit in random order.
•SHUF-ALL – to play all the tracks in all the
units in random order.
During playback, (2) (SHUF) repeatedly
until the desired setting appears.
B SHUF-1 B SHUF-2
SHUF-OFF b SHUF-ALL b
Shuffle Play starts.
Maintenance
Fuse Replacement
When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one
matching the amperage rating stated on the
original 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.
To return to normal playback mode, select
“SHUF-OFF” in step above.
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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.
Dismounting the unit
1
Release key
2
(supplied)
Main unit
Back of the front panel
Notes
• For safety, turn off the engine before cleaning
the connectors and remove the key from the
ignition switch.
• Never touch the connectors directly with your
fingers or with any metal device.
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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
FM
Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
Aerial terminal External aerial connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
Usable sensitivity 9 dBf
Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio 65 dB (stereo),
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz
68 dB (mono)
0.7 % (stereo),
0.4 % (mono)
MW
Tuning range 531 – 1,602 kHz
SW
Tuning range SW tuning interval:
Aerial terminal External aerial connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity 30 µV
SW1: 2,940 – 7,735 kHz
SW2: 9,500 – 18,135 kHz
(except ofr 10,140 – 11,575
kHz)
Power amplifier section
Outputs Speaker outputs
Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output 45 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
(sure seal connectors)
General
Outputs Audio output
Tone controls Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz
Power requirements 12 V DC car battery
Dimensions Approx. 188 × 58 × 182 mm
Mounting dimensions Approx. 182 × 53 × 163 mm
Mass Approx. 1.2 kg
Supplied accessories Parts for installation and
Optional accessories BUS cable (supplied with
Optional equipment CD changer (10 discs)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Power aerial relay control
lead
Power amplifier control
lead
Telephone ATT control
lead
Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz
(negative earth)
(w/h/d)
(w/h/d)
connections (1 set)
Front panel case (1)
an RCA pin cord)
RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)
CDX-838, CDX-828,
CDX-737, CDX-636
MD changer (6 discs)
MDX-65
Other CD/MD changers
with the Sony-BUS system
Source selector
XA-C30
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Troubleshooting guide
The following checklist will help you remedy the problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below, check the connections and operating procedures.
General
Problem
No sound.
The contents of the memory
have been erased.
Indications do not appear in the
display.
Tape playback
Problem
The sound is distorted.
Radio reception
Problem
Preset tuning is not possible.
Automatic tuning is not
possible.
The stations cannot be
received.
The sound is hampered by
noises.
The “ST” indication flashes.
Cause/Solution
•Set the fader control to the centre position for two-speaker
systems.
•Rotate the dial clockwise to adjust the volume.
• The power cord or battery has been disconnected.
• The reset button was pressed.
t Store again into the memory.
Remove the front panel and clean the connectors.
See “Cleaning the connectors” (page 14) for details.
Cause/Solution
The tape head is contaminated.
t Clean the head with a commercially available dry-type
cleaning cassette.
Cause/Solution
• Memorize the correct frequency.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
The broadcast signal is too weak.
t Use manual tuning.
Connect an power aerial control lead (blue) or accessory power
supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car’s aerial
booster. (When your car has built-in FM/MW/SW aerial in the
rear/side glass only.)
•Tune in the frequency accurately.
•The broadcast signal is too weak.
t Set to MONO mode (page 9).
CD/MD playback
Problem
The sound skips.
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Cause/Solution
A dirty or defective disc.
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Error displays (when an optional CD/MD unit is connected)
The following indications will flash for about five seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.
Display
NO MAG
NO DISC
NG DISCS
ERROR
BLANK
RESET
NO READY
HI TEMP
*1 When an error occurs during playback of a CD or MD, the disc number of the CD or MD does not appear
in the display.
*2 The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display.
If the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Cause
The disc magazine is not inserted in
the CD/MD unit.
No disc is inserted in the CD/MD unit.
A CD/MD cannot play because of
some problem.
A CD is dirty or inserted upside
2
down.*
1
*
An MD does not play because of some
problem.*
No tracks have been recorded on an
1
*
MD.*
The CD/MD unit cannot be operated
because of some problem.
The lid of the MD unit is open or MDs
are not inserted properly.
The ambient temperature is more than
50°C.
2
2
Solution
Insert the disc magazine in the CD/
MD unit.
Insert discs in the CD/MD unit.
Insert another CD/MD.
Clean or insert the CD correctly.
Insert another MD.
Play an MD with tracks recorded on
it.
Press the reset button of the unit.
Close the lid or insert the MDs
properly.
Wait until the temperature goes
down below 50°C.
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FM/MW/SW
Cassette
Car stereo
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