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FM/AM
Cassette Car
Stereo
3-810-043-31 (2)
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. XR-C300 Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
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XR-C300
1996 by Sony Corporation
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Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the SONY Cassette
Car Stereo. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of
features by using a rotary remote.
In addition to the tape playback and the radio
operation you can expand your system by
connecting optional CD changer.
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Table of contents
This Unit Only
Getting Started
Resetting the unit ................................................ 4
Detaching the front panel .................................. 4
Setting the clock .................................................. 5
Cassette player
Listening to the tape ........................................... 5
Playing the tape in various modes ................... 6
Radio
Memorizing stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 7
Memorizing only the desired stations ............. 7
Receiving the memorized stations.................... 7
Other Functions
Adjusting the sound characteristics ................. 8
Muting the sound................................................ 8
Changing the sound and display settings ....... 8
With Optional Equipment
CD changer
Playing a CD ........................................................ 8
Scanning the tracks — Intro scan ...................... 9
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat play ................................................ 9
Playing tracks in random order
— Shuffle play ................................................ 9
Additional Information
Precautions ......................................................... 10
Maintenance ....................................................... 10
Dismounting the unit ....................................... 11
The rotary commander labels ......................... 11
Location of controls .......................................... 12
Specifications ..................................................... 13
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 14
Index .................................................... Back cover
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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.
Press the reset button with a pointed object,
such as a ball-point pen.
Reset button
Note
Pressing the reset button will erase all the memorized
stations.
Detaching the front panel
The front panel of this unit can be detached in
order to prevent the unit from being stolen.
1 Press (OFF).
2 Press (RELEASE) to open up the front
panel, and detach the panel by pulling it
towards you.
(RELEASE)
Attaching the front panel
Attach part A of the front panel to part B of
the unit as illustrated and push 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.
• 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 will beep for a few seconds (only when
the POWER SELECT switch is set to the A
position).
Notes
• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it from the
unit.
• If you press (RELEASE) to detach the panel while the
unit is still turned on, the power will be 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.
For example, setting it to 10:08
Cassette Player
1 Press (OFF) or (DSPL) during operation.
2 Press (DSPL) for two seconds.
100
The hour digit blinks.
1 Set the hour digits.
to go forward
to go back
1000
2 Press (SEL) momentarily.
1000
The minute digit blinks.
3 Set the minute digits.
to go forward
to go back
1008
3 Press (DSPL) momentarily.
1008
The clock activates.
Note
If the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is
set to the B position, the clock cannot be set unless the
power is turned on. Set the clock after you have turned on
the radio.
Listening to the tape
Insert the cassette.
Playback will start automatically.
If the cassette is already inserted, press (TAPE)
to start playback.
TAPE
The side facing up is being played.
TAPE
The side facing down is being played.
Tip
To change the tape transport direction, press (TAPE)
during tape playback.
DISC
Press
(OFF)
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FF
Fast-forwardRewind
To
Stop playback
Eject the cassette
Fast-winding the tape
During playback, press either side of
(PRESET/DISC).
PRESET
REW
To start playback during fast-forwarding or
rewinding, press (TAPE) .
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Getting Started/Cassette Player
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Locating the beginning of the
tracks
You can skip up to nine tracks at one time.
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
During playback, press either side of
(SEEK/AMS) momentarily.
SEEK
AMS
To locate the
previous tracks
To locate the
succeeding the tracks
Switching to the radio during fastwinding the tape
— Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA)
Press (5) during playback.
“ATA” appears on the display.
When fast-forwarding or rewinding with
(PRESET/DISC), the tuner will turn on
automatically.
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Note
The AMS function may not work when :
• the blanks between tracks are shorter than 4 seconds
• there are noises
• there are long sections of low volume or quiet sections.
Changing the displayed items
Each time you press (DSPL) momentarily
during tape playback, the displayed item
changes as follows:
z Tape playback z Clock z Frequency*
* While the ATA function is activated.
Playing the tape in
various modes
Searching the desired track
— Intro scan
Press (1) during playback.
“INTRO” appears on the display.
The first 10 seconds of all the tracks are played.
When you find the desired track, press again.
The unit returns to the normal playback mode.
Skipping blanks during tape
playback — Blank skip
Press (6) during playback.
“BL.SKIP” appears on the display.
Blanks longer than eight seconds will be
automatically skipped during tape playback.
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat play
Press (2) during playback.
“REP” appears on the display.
When the currently played track is over, it will
be played again from the beginning.
To cancel this mode, press again.
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Radio
Memorizing stations
automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
This function selects from the currently
received band the stations with the strongest
signals and memorizes them in order of their
frequency.
PREVENTING ACCIDENTS!
When tuning in during driving, use the
automatic tuning and the memory preset
search function instead of the manual tuning.
1 Press (TUNER) repeatedly and select the
band.
Each time you press (TUNER), the band
changes as follows:
FM1 n FM2 n FM3 n AM1 n AM2
2 Press (SEEK/AMS) to search for the
station which you wish to store on the
preset number button.
3 Press the desired preset number button
((1) to (6)) for two seconds until a
beep sounds.
The number of the pressed preset number
button appears on the display window.
Receiving the memorized
stations
1 Press (TUNER) repeatedly, and select the
band.
2 Press the preset number button ((1) to
(6)) momentarily on which the desired
station is stored.
Tip
Press either side of (PRESET/DISC) momentarily to
receive in order the stations stored in the memory (Preset
Search Function).
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2 Press (BTM) for two seconds.
Notes
• The unit will not store stations with weak band
frequencies on the preset number buttons. If there are
only a few stations received, some preset number buttons
will remain empty.
• When there is a preset number indicated on the display
window, the unit will store stations on all preset number
buttons from the one currently displayed.
Memorizing only the
desired Stations
Up to 6 stations on each band (FM1, FM2,
FM3, AM1 and AM2) can be stored on the
preset number buttons in order of your choice.
Therefore, 18 stations can be memorized on
FM.
If you try to store another station on the same
preset number button, the previously stored
station will be erased.
1 Press (TUNER) repeatedly, and select the
band.
If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural mode
Press (MONO) momentarily.
“MONO” appears on the display.
The sound will improve, but it will become
monaural. (The “ST” indication will
disappear.)
Changing the displayed items
Each time you press (DSPL), the display item
changes as follows:
Frequency ˜ Clock
If you can't tune in a preset station
Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)
momentarily to search for the station
(automatic tuning).
The scanning stops when a station is
received. Press either side of the button
repeatedly until the desired station is
received.
Note
If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press
(LCL) momentarily to display the “LCL” (local seek mode)
indication. Only the stations with relatively strong signals
can be tuned in.
Tip
If you know the frequency, press and hold either side of
(SEEK/AMS) until the desired station is received (manual
tuning).
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With the Optional Equipment
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Other Functions
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
1 Select the item you want to adjust by
pressing (SEL) repeatedly.
VOL (volume) n BAS (bass) n TRE
(treble) n BAL (balance) n FAD (fader)
2 Adjust the selected item by pressing
either (+) or (–).
Adjust within three seconds after selecting.
(After three seconds the button will again
serve as volume control button.)
Muting the sound
Press (MUTE).
The “MUTE” indication flashes.
To restore the previous volume level, press
again.
Changing the sound and
display settings
Enjoying bass and treble even at
Low Volume — Loudness
Bass and treble will be reinforced.
Press (LOUD).
“LOUD” will appear on the display.
To cancel, press again.
CD Changer
You can control two CD changers.
Playing a CD
Press (CD) and select the changer.
CD playback starts.
When a CD changer is connected, all the tracks
play from the beginning.
Each time you press (DSPL) momentarily
during CD playback, the displayed item
changes as follows:
Elapsed playback time
Disc and track number
Locating a specific track
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
During playback, press either side of
(SEEK/AMS) the number of times you
wish to skip the tracks.
To locate the
previous tracks
Locating a specific point in a track
— Manual Search
During playback, press and hold either
side of (SEEK/AMS). Release the button
when you have found the desired part.
To reverse
$
$
$
Clock
SEEK
AMS
To locate the
succeeding tracks
SEEK
AMS
To forward
Muting the beep tone
Press (6) while pressing (SEL).
To obtain the beep tone again, press these
buttons once more.
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Switching to other discs
During playback, press either side of
(PRESET/DISC).
PRESET
FF
DISC
REW
To return to the
previous disc
To advance to the
next disc
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Scanning the tracks
— Intro scan
The first 10 seconds of all the tracks on the
currently selected disc are played in order.
After the first disc is over, the next disc is
played.
Press (1) during playback.
“INTRO” appears on the display.
When you find the desired track, press again .
The unit returns to the normal CD playback
mode.
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat play
To repeat a track
Press (2) repeatedly during CD playback
until “REP 1” is displayed.
To repeat a disc
Press (2) repeatedly during CD playback
until “REP 2” is displayed.
To play the discs in the current
changer in a random order
Press (3) repeatedly during CD playback
until “SHUF 2” is displayed.
Each time you press (3) the display changes as
follows:
$
SHUF 1 (Disc shuffle)
$
SHUF 2 (Changer shuffle)
$
Cancel (Normal CD playback mode)
If you press (1) during shuffle play, the first 10
seconds of all tracks will be played in random
order.
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Other Functions/CD Changer
To repeat all the discs in the
current changers
Press (2) repeatedly during CD playback
until “REP 3” is displayed.
Each time you press (2) the display changes as
follows:
REP 1
(Track repeat)
Cancel (Normal CD
playback mode)
REP 2
(Disc repeat)
REP 3 (Changer
repeat)
Playing tracks in random
order
To play the tracks on the current
disc in a random order
— Shuffle play
Press (3) repeatedly during CD playback
until “SHUF 1” is displayed.
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Additional
Information
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 switching on.
• 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.
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 (15 A)
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If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit that are not covered in
this manual, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
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.
• When the tape is played back for a long
period, the cassette shell may become warm
because of the built-in power amplifier.
However, this is not a sign of a malfunction.
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.
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 (RELEASE),
then detach it and clean with a cotton swab
dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much
force. Otherwise, the connector may get
damaged.
Main unit
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Back of the front panel
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Dismounting the unit
1
Release key (supplied)
2
The rotary commander
labels
You can control this unit with the optional
rotary remote (RM-X2S).
Some labels are supplied with the rotary
remote. Attach that label which matches the
functions of the master unit and the mounting
position of the rotary remote.
When you mount the rotary remote, attach the
label in the illustration below.
3
DSPL
MODE
SEL
4
SEL
MODE
DSPL
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Location of controls
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123
ATA
456
LOUD
MUTE
SEL
RELEASE
B
DSPL
BL.
D
SKIP
BTM
SHUFINTRO
REP
Refer to the pages for further details.
1 LOUD (loudness) button 8
2 During radio reception:
Preset number buttons 7
During tape/CD playback:
(1) INTRO button 6, 9
(2) REPEAT button 6, 9
(3) SHUF button 9
(5) ATA (Automatic Tuner
Activation) button 6
(6) BL.SKIP button 6
3 BTM (Best tuning memory function)
button 7
4 DSPL (display mode change/time set)
button 5, 6, 8
5 6 (eject) button 5
6 SEEK/AMS button 6, 7, 8
7 PRESET/DISC button 5, 6, 7, 8
8 MONO button 7
9 MUTE button 8
0 RELEASE (front panel release) button
4, 10
!¡ SEL (control mode select) button
5, 8
SEEK
AMS
PRESET
DISC
TAPE
FF
MONO
LCL
OFF
REW
TUNER
CD
!™ Reset button (located on the front side
of the unit hidden by the front panel)
Press this button when you use this unit
for the first time, when you have changed
the car battery, or when the buttons of this
unit do not function properly.
!£ (+)(–) (volume/bass/treble/balance/
fader control) button 5, 8
!¢ Display window
!∞ TUNER (radio on/band select) button 7
!§ POWER SELECT switch (located on the
bottom of the unit)
See “POWER SELECT Switch” in the
installation/Connections manual.
!¶ CD (disc play/CD changer select) button
8
!• TAPE/* (playback/transport direction
change) button 5
!ª OFF button 4, 5
@º LCL (local seek adjust) button 7
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Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
8␣ watts per channel minimum continuous average power into
4␣ ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than
1% total harmonic distortion.
Other Specifications
Cassette player section
Tape track 4-track 2-channel stereo
Wow and flutter 0.08 % (WRMS)
Frequency response 30 – 18,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio 58 dB
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range 87.5 – 107.9 MHz
Antenna terminal External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
Usable sensitivity 8 dBf
Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio 65 dB (stereo),
68 dB (mono)
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
0.5 % (stereo),
0.3 % (mono)
Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz
Capture ratio 2 dB
AM
Tuning range 530 – 1,710 kHz
Antenna terminal External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.71 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity 30 µV
Power amplifier section
Outputs Speaker outputs
(sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output 25 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
General
Outputs Line out (1)
Tone controls Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz
Power requirements 12 V DC car battery
Dimensions Approx. 188 × 58 × 177 mm
Mounting dimension Approx. 182 × 53 × 155 mm
Mass Approx. 1.2 kg (2 ib. 10 oz.)
Supplied accessories Parts for installation and
Optional accessories Bus cable (supplied with
Optional equipment Rotary commander
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Power antenna relay
control lead
Power amplifier control
lead
Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz
(negative ground)
1
/2 × 2 3/8 × 7 in.)
(7
(w/h/d)
1
/4 × 2 1/8 × 6
(7
(w/h/d)
connections (1 set)
Front panel case (1)
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)
RM-X2S
Source selector XA-U20
1
/8 in.)
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Troubleshooting guide
The following check will assist in the correction of most problems which you may encounter with
your unit.
Before going through the check list below, refer to the operating procedures.
General
Problem
No sound
Indications do not appear on
the display window.
Tape playback
Problem
Playback sound is distorted.
The AMS does not operate
correctly.
Cause/Solution
•Adjust the volume with (+).
•Set the fader control to the center position on the 2-speaker
system.
Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning
the Connectors” of “Maintenance” for details.
Cause/Solution
Contamination of the tape head. n Clean the head.
•There is a noise in the space between tracks.
•A blank space is too short (less than four seconds).
•+ on (SEEK/AMS) is pressed immediately before the
following track.
•= on (SEEK/AMS) is pressed immediately after the track
starts.
•A long pause, or a passage of low frequencies or very low
sound level is treated as a blank space.
Radio reception
Problem
Preset tuning is not possible.
Automatic tuning is not possible.
The “ST” indication flashes.
Disc play
Problem
Playback sound skips.
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Cause/Solution
• Memorize the correct frequency.
• The broadcast is too weak.
The broadcast is too weak. n Use the manual tuning.
• Tune in precisely.
• The broadcast is too weak. n Press (MONO) to enter the
MONO mode.
Cause/Solution
A dusty or defective disc.
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Error displays (with the optional CD changer(s) connected)
The following indications will flash for about five seconds and an alarm sound will be heard.
Display Cause
A disc magazine is not inserted in the
E-01
E-02
E-04
E-99
TEMP
If the above-mentioned solutions do not help to improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
CD changer.
No disc is inserted in the disc
magazine.
The disc is dirty.
The disc is inserted upside down.
The CD changer cannot be operated
because of some problem.
The ambient temperature is more than
50°C.
Solution
Insert a disc magazine with discs into
the CD changer.
Take out the magazine and insert the
discs.
Clean the disc.
Insert the disc correctly.
Press the reset button on the unit.
Wait until the temperature goes down
below 50°C.
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Additional Information
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Index
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A
Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) 6, 8
Automatic tuning 7
Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA) 6
B
Bass 8
Balance 8
Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 7
Blank skip 6
C
Caution alarm 4
CD playback 8
Clock 5
D, E
Display 5, 6, 8
F, G, H
Fader 8
Fast-forward 5
Front panel 4
Fuse 10
I, J, K
Intro scan 6, 9
S
Shuffle play 9
T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Tape playback 5
Treble 8
L
Local seek mode (LCL) 7
Loudness 8
M, N, O, P, Q
Manual search 8
Manual tuning 7
Mute 8
R
Radio 7
Repeat play 6, 8
Reset 4
Rewind 5
Rotary commander 11
Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
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