Sony XR-C440RDS, XR-C540RDS User Manual

3-859-483-11 (1)

FM/MW/LW

Cassette Car

Stereo

Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones

Bruksanvisning

Manual de instruções

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ES

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

Con respecto a la instalación y las conexiones, consulte el manual de Instalación/ conexiones suministrado.

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Para a instalação e as ligações, consulte o manual de instalação/ligações fornecido.

XR-C540RDS

XR-C440RDS

ã 1997 by Sony Corporation

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/MD changer.

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Table of contents
This Unit Only
Getting Started
Resetting the unit ................................................	4
Detaching the front panel ..................................	4
Preparing the rotary remote ..............................	4
Setting the clock ..................................................	5
Cassette Player
Listening to a tape ...............................................	5
Playing a 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
RDS
Overview of the RDS function ..........................	8
Displaying the station name ..............................	8
Re-tuning the same programme automatically
— Alternative Frequencies (AF) ..................	9
Listening to traffic announcements ..................	9
Presetting the RDS stations with the AF
and TA data .................................................	10
Locating a station by programme type ..........	11
Setting the clock automatically .......................	11
Other Functions
Using the rotary remote ...................................	12
Adjusting the sound characteristics ...............	13
Muting the sound ..............................................	13
Changing the sound and beep tone ...............	13

With Optional Equipment
CD/MD Changer
Playing a CD/MD .............................................	14
Scanning the tracks
— Intro scan ..................................................	15
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat play ..............................................	15
Playing tracks in random order
— Shuffle play ..............................................	15
Labeling a CD (XR-C540RDS only)
— Disc Memo (CD changer with
custom file function) ..............................	16
Selecting the specific tracks for playback
(XR-C540RDS only)
— Bank (CD changer with custom file
function) ...................................................	16

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Additional Information
Precautions .........................................................	17
Maintenance .......................................................	18
Dismounting the unit .......................................	19
Location of controls ..........................................	20
Specifications .....................................................	21
Troubleshooting guide .....................................	22
Index ...................................................................	24

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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 programme and memory functions.

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Detaching the front panel

The front panel of this unit can be detached 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 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).

If you connect an optional power amplifier and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep tone will be disabled.

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 automatically turn off to protect the speakers from being damaged.

Preparing the rotary remote

When you mount the rotary remote, attach the label in the illustration below.

XR-C540RDS:

SEL	FILE
MODE	MODE
FILE	SEL

XR-C440RDS:

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SEL MODE DSPL

DSPL MODE SEL

Setting the clock

The clock has a 24-hour digital indication.

For example, setting it to 10:08

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 backword to go forward

1000

2Press (SEL) momentarily.

1000

The minute digit blinks.

3 Set the minute digits.

to go backword to go forward

1008

3 Press (DSPL) momentarily.

1008

The clock activates.

Note

If the POWER SELECT switch on the top 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.

Cassette Player

Listening to a tape

Insert a cassette.

Playback will start automatically.

If a cassette is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “PLAY” is displayed.

	FWD				EN
	The side facing up is being played.				Getting
	REV
					Started/Cassette
	The side facing down is being played.
	Tip
	To change the tape transport direction, press (MODE)
	(*) during tape playback.
					Player
	Stop playback		(OFF)
	To		Press
	Eject the cassette		6

Fast-winding the tape

During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) more than two second.

SEEK

AMS

Rewind Fast-forward

To start playback during fast-forwarding or rewinding, press (MODE) (*).

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Locating the beginning of a track

— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

You can skip up to nine tracks at one time.

During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily.

				SEEK
				AMS
To locate the					To locate the
preceding tracks					succeeding tracks

Note

The AMS function may not work when:

•the blanks between tracks are shorter than 4 seconds.

•there is noise between tracks.

•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:

zTape playback zClock zFrequency*

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* While the AF/TA function activated.

Playing a tape in various modes

Searching for 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.

Playing tracks repeatedly

—Repeat play

Press (2) during playback.

“REP” appears on the display.

When the current played track is over, it will be played again from the beginning.

To cancel this mode, press again.

Switching to the radio while fastwinding a tape

—Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA)

Press (5) during playback.

“ATA” appears on the display.

When fast-forwarding or rewinding with (SEEK/AMS) for two seconds, the tuner will turn on automatically.

To cancel this function, press (5).

Skipping blanks during tape playback — Blank skip

Press (6) during playback.

“BL.SKIP” appears on the display.

Blanks longer than eight seconds will automatically be skipped during tape playback.

To cancel this function, press (6).

Playing a tape recorded in the Dolby B NR system (XR-C540RDS only)

Press the (3) when you want to listen to a tape recorded in the Dolby* B NR system.

“a” appears on the display.

To cancel this function, press (3).

*Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from

Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol aare trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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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 while driving, use the automatic tuning or memory preset search function instead of manual tuning.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner.

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

zTAPE zTUNER zCD/MD

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.

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

zFM1

zFM2

zFM3

zMW

zLW

3 Press (SENS/BTM) for two seconds.

Notes

•The unit will not store stations with weak signals 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, 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, MW and LW) can be stored on the preset number buttons in the order of your choice. Therefore, 18 FM stations can be memorized. If you try to store another station on the same preset number button, the previously stored station will be erased.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.

3 Press (SEEK/AMS) to search for the station you wish to store on a preset number button.

4 Press the desired preset number button ((1) to (6)) for two seconds.

The number of the selected preset number button appears on the display.

Receiving the memorized stations

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.

3 Press the preset number button ((1) to

(6)) momentarily on which the desired station is stored.

Tip

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

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Player/Radio Cassette

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If FM stereo reception is poor

—Monaural mode

Press (SENS/BTM) momentarily until

“MONO” lights up 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 changes between the frequency and the clock.

If you cannot tune in a preset station

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

Scanning stops when a station is received. Press either side of the button repeatedly until the desired station is received.

Note

EN If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (SENS/BTM) momentarily until “LCL” lights up on the display (local seek mode). 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).

RDS

Overview of the RDS function

Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows FM stations to send additional digital information along with the regular radio programme signal. Your car stereo offers you a variety of services. Here are just a few: Re-tuning the same programme automatically, Listening to traffic announcements and Locating a station by programme type.

Notes

•Depending on the country or region, not all of the RDS functions are available.

•RDS may not work properly if the signal strength is weak or if the station you are tuned in is not transmitting RDS data.

Displaying the station name

The name of the station currently received lights up on the display.

Select an FM station.

When you tune in an FM station that transmits RDS data, the station name lights up on the display.

FM1 BBC 1 FM

Note

The “*” indication means that an RDS station is being received.

Changing the displayed items

Each time you press (DSPL), the displayed items change as follows:

z Frequency z Time z Station name

Note

“NO NAME” lights up if the station received does not transmit RDS data.

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Re-tuning the same programme automatically

—Alternative Frequencies (AF)

The Alternative Frequencies (AF) function automatically selects and re-tunes the station with the strongest signal in a network. By using this function, you can continuously listen to the same programme during a longdistance drive without having to re-tune the station manually.

Frequencies change automatically.

98.5 MHz	96.0 MHz

Station

102.5 MHz

1 Select an FM station.

2 Press (AF/TA) until “AF” lights up on the display.

The unit starts searching for an alternative station with a stronger signal in the same network.

Note

When there is no alternative station in the area, and you don’t need to search for an alternative station, turn the AF function off by pressing (AF/TA) until “AF” disappears.

Changing the displayed items

Each time you press (AF/TA), the displayed items change as follows:

z AF z TA z AF TA*

Blank Z

* Select this to turn on both AF and TA functions.

Notes

•“NO AF” and the station name flashes alternately, if the unit cannot find an alternative station in the network.

•If the station name starts flashing after selecting a station with the AF function on, this indicates that no alternative frequency is available. Press (SEEK/AMS) while the station name is flashing (within eight seconds). The unit starts searching for another frequency with the same PI (Programme Identification) data (“PI seek” appears and no sound is heard). If the unit cannot find another frequency, “NO PI” appears, and the unit returns to the originally selected frequency.

Listening to a regional programme

The “REG” (regional on) function of this unit lets you stay tuned to a regional programme without being switched to another regional station. (Note that you must turn the AF function on.) The unit is factory preset to “REG“ but if you want to turn off the function, do the following.

Press (AF/TA) for more than two seconds until “REG” disappears.

Note that turning the “REG” function off might cause the unit to switch to another regional station within the same network.

Note

This function does not work in the United Kingdom and in some other areas.

Local link function (United

Kingdom only)

	The Local Link function lets you select other
	local stations in the area, even though they are
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	not stored in your presets.
	1	Press a preset number button that has	Radio/RDS
		stored a local station.
	2	Within five seconds, press again the
		preset number button of the local
		station.
	3	Repeat this procedure until the desired
		local station is received.

Listening to traffic announcements

The Traffic Announcement (TA) and Traffic Programme (TP) data let you automatically tune in an FM station that is broadcasting traffic announcements even though you are listening to other programme sources.

Press (AF/TA) until “TA” or “AF TA” lights up on the display.

The unit starts searching for traffic information stations. “TP” lights up on the display when the unit finds a station broadcasting traffic announcements. When the traffic announcement starts, “TA” flashes, then flashing stops when the traffic announcement is over.

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Tip

When the traffic announcement starts while you are listening to another programme source, the unit automatically switches to the announcement and goes back to the original source when the announcement is over.

Notes

•“NO TP” flashes for five seconds if the received station doesn’t broadcast traffic announcements. Then, the unit starts searching for a station that does broadcast traffic announcements.

•When the “EON” indication appears with “TP” on the display, the current station makes use of broadcast traffic announcements of other stations in the same network.

To cancel the current traffic announcement

Press (AF/TA) momentarily.

To cancel all traffic announcements, turn off the function by pressing (AF/TA) until “AF” disappears.

Presetting the volume of traffic announcements

EN You can preset the volume level of the traffic announcements beforehand, so you will not miss the announcement. When a traffic announcement starts, the volume will be automatically adjusted to the preset level.

1 Select the desired volume level.

2 Press (3) while holding down (SEL).

“TA VOL” appears and the setting is stored.

Receiving emergency announcements

If an emergency announcement comes in while you are listening to the radio, the programme will be automatically switched to the announcement. If you are listening to a source other than the radio, the emergency announcements will only be heard if you set AF or TA to on. The unit will then automatically switch to these announcements no matter what you are listening to at the time.

Presetting the RDS stations with AF and TA data

When you preset the RDS stations, the unit stores each station’s data as well as its frequency, so you don’t have to turn on the AF or TA function every time you tune in the preset station. You can select different setting (AF, TA, or both) for individual preset stations, or the same setting for all preset stations.

Presetting the same setting for all preset stations

1 Select an FM band.

2 Press (AF/TA) repeatedly and select either “AF“, “TA” or “AF TA” (for both AF and TA functions).

Note that turning the “AF TA” function off stores RDS stations as well as non-RDS FM stations.

3 Press (SENS/BTM) for two seconds.

Presetting different settings for each preset station

1 Select an FM band, and tune in the desired station.

2 Press (AF/TA) repeatedly and select either “AF“, “TA” or “AF TA” (for both AF and TA functions).

3 Press the desired preset number button for two seconds until ”MEM“ appears.

Repeat from step 1 for presetting other stations.

Tip

If you want to change the preset AF and/or TA setting after you tuned in the preset station, you can do so by turning on/off the AF or TA function.

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Locating a station by programme type

You can locate the station you want by selecting one of the programme types shown below.

Note

If the countries or regions where EON data is not transmitted, you can use this function only for the stations you have tuned in once.

Programme types	Display
News	NEWS
Current Affairs	AFFAIRS
Information	INFO
Sports	SPORT
Education	EDUCATE
Drama	DRAMA
Culture	CULTURE
Science	SCIENCE
Varied	VARIED
Popular Music	POP M
Rock Music	ROCK M
Middle of the Road Music	M.O.R. M
Light Classical	LIGHT M
Classical	CLASSICS
Other Music Type	OTHER M
Weather	WEATHER
Finance	FINANCE
Children's programms	CHILDREN
Social Affairs	SOCIAL A
Religion	RELIGION
Phone In	PHONE IN
Travel	TRAVEL
Leisure	LEISURE
Jazz Music	JAZZ
Country Music	COUNTRY
National Music	NATION M
Oldies Music	OLDIES
Folk Music	FOLK M
Documentary	DOCUMENT
Not specified	NONE

Note

You can not use this function in some countries where no PTY (Programme Type selection) data is available.

1 Press (PTY) during FM reception until

“PTY” lights up on the display.

INFO

The current programme type name appears if the station is transmitting the PTY data. “--------” appears if the received station is not an RDS station or if the RDS data has not been received.

2 Press (PTY) repeatedly until the desired programme type appears.

The programme types appear in the order as shown in the above table. Note that you cannot select “NONE” (Not specified) for searching.

3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS).

The unit starts searching for a station broadcasting the selected programme type. When the unit finds the programme, the programme type appears again for five seconds.

“NO” and the programme type appear alternately for five seconds if the unit cannot find the programme type and it returns to the previous station.

Setting the clock automatically

By receiving CT (Clock Time) data, the clock of this unit can be set automatically.

During FM reception, press (2) while pressing (SEL).

“CT” will be displayed, and the clock will be set.

FM1	CT
	100

To cancel the CT function

Repeat the above procedure.

Notes

•The CT function may not work even though an RDS station is being received.

•The time set by the CT function may not be exact.

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RDS

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Other Functions

Using the rotary remote

The rotary remote works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls.

You can control the optional CD/MD changer by the rotary remote.

By pressing buttons (the SOURCE and the MODE buttons)

(SOURCE)

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(MODE)

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

TAPE nTUNER nCD/MD

Pressing (MODE) changes the operation in the following ways:

•the tape transport.

•the band, FM1 nFM2 nFM3 nMW nLW.

•the CD/MD changer.

Tip

You can turn on this unit by pressing (SOURCE) on the rotary remote.

By rotating the control (the SEEK/ AMS control)

Rotate the control momentarily and release it to:

•Locate the beginnings of the tracks on the tape. Rotate and hold the control, and release it to fast-wind the tape. To playback, rotate and hold the control again, and release it.

•Locate a specific track on a disc. Rotate and hold the control to locate the specific point in a track, then release it to start playback.

•Tune in the stations automatically. Rotate and hold the control to tune in the specific station.

By rotating the control while pushing in (the PRESET/DISC control)

Push in and rotate the control to:

•Receive the stations memorized on the preset buttons.

•Change the disc.

Other operations

Rotate the VOL control

to adjust the volume.

Press (MUTE)to mute the sound.

OFF

Press(OFF) to turn off the unit.

Press (SEL) to adjust and select.

XR-C540RDS:

Press (FILE) for two seconds to change the Disc memo.

XR-C440RDS:

Press (DSPL) to change the displayed items.

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Changing the operative direction

The operative direction of controls is factory preset as in the illustration below.

To increase

To decrease

If you need to mount the rotary remote on the right side of the steering column, you can reverse the controls operative direction.

Press (SEL) for two seconds while pushing in the VOL control.

Adjusting the sound characteristics

1 Select the item you want to adjust by pressing (SEL) repeatedly.

VOL (volume) nBAS (bass) nTRE (treble) nBAL (balance) nFAD (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 the volume control button.)

Muting the sound

Press (MUTE).

The “MUTE” indication flashes.

To restore the previous volume level, press again.

Changing the sound and beep tone

Boosting the bass sound — D-bass

You can enjoy clear and powerful bass sound. The D-bass function boosts the low frequency signal with a sharper curve than conventional bass boost.

You can hear the bass line more clearly even if the vocal sound is the same volume. You can emphasize and adjust the bass sound easily with the D-BASS control. This effect is similar to the one you get when you use an optional subwoofer system.

Moreover, the Digital D-bass* function creates even sharper and more powerful bass sound than Analog D-bass.

		Digital D-bass			Analog D-bass
Level		D-BASS 3	Level		D-BASS 3
		D-BASS 2			D-BASS 2
		D-BASS 1			D-BASS 1
0dB			0dB
		Frequency (Hz)			Frequency (Hz)

Adjusting the bass curve

Turn the D-BASS control to adjust the bass level (1, 2 or 3).

“D-BASS”* appears in the display.

To cancel, turn the control to the OFF position.

* If the CD changer has the digital D-bass function, “DIGITAL D-BASS” appears on the display during CD playback.

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Functions Other

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Muting the beep tone

Press (6) while pressing (SEL).

To obtain the beep tone again, press these buttons once more.

Note

If you connect an optional power amplifier and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep tone will be disabled.

Changing the illumination color

Press (1) while pressing (SEL).

You can choose the color between amber and green.

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With Optional Equipment

CD/MD Changer

You can control up to five CD/MD changers with this unit.

Playing a CD/MD

Press (SOURCE) until the desired changer indication appears on the display.

CD/MD playback starts.

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

Note

Even if you select an MD changer, “CD” appears in the display.

Selecting CD/MD changers (when several CD/MD changers are connected)

Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the desired CD/MD changer.

Changing the displayed items

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

$

Elapsed playback time

$

Disc name (XR-C540RDS only)*

$

Clock

*If you have not labeled CD, “NO NAME” appears in the display.

If the disc name of an MD is not prerecorded “NO NAME” appears in the display.

Locating a specific track

— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) once for each track you wish to skip the tracks.

			SEEK
			AMS
To locate the				To locate the
preceding tracks				succeeding tracks

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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.

SEEK

AMS

To search backward To search forward

Switching to other discs

During playback, press either side of

(PRESET/DISC).

						PRESET
						DISC
	To return to the						To advance to the
	previous disc						next disc

Scanning the tracks

— Intro scan

The first 10 seconds of all the tracks on the current 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/MD playback mode.

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat play

To repeat a track

Press (2) repeatedly during CD/MD playback until “REP 1” is displayed.

To repeat a disc

Press (2) repeatedly during CD/MD playback until “REP 2” is displayed.

To repeat all the discs in the current changer

Press (2) repeatedly during CD/MD playback until “REP 3” is displayed.

Each time you press (2) the display changes as follows:

REP 1					REP 2
(Track repeat)					(Disc repeat)
Cancel					REP 3
(Normal disc					(Changer repeat)
playback mode)

Playing tracks in random

order — Shuffle play

To play the tracks on the current disc in random order

Press (3) repeatedly during CD/MD playback until “SHUF 1” is displayed.

To play all the discs in the changer in random order

Press (3) repeatedly during CD/MD playback until “SHUF 2” is displayed.

To play all the discs in the current connected changers in random order

Press (3) repeatedly during CD/MD playback until “SHUF 3” is displayed.

Each time you press (3) the display changes as follows:

SHUF 1					SHUF 2
(Disc shuffle)					(Changer shuffle)
					SHUF 3
Cancel
(Normal disc					(All shuffle)
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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Changer Functions/CD/MD Other

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Labeling a CD (XR-C540RDS only)

— Disc Memo

(CD changer with custom file function)

You can label each disc with a personalized name. You can enter up to 8 characters for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate a disc by name and select the specific tracks for playback.

If you connect only an MD changer, you cannot label MD. However, if you connect a CD changer with the custom file function and an MD changer you can label both CD and MD.

Note

When you label an MD, the disc names on the disc itself do not change. The names are stored in the CD changer's custom files.

1 Play the CD and press (PTY/FILE) for two seconds.

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CD

2 Enter the characters.

1Press (+) to select the desired

characters.

(A nB nC n··· Z n0 n1 n2 n

··· 9 n+ n– n* n/ n\ n> n< n. n_ )

CD

If you press (–), the characters appear in the reverse order.

If you want to put a blank space between characters, select “_” (underbar).

2Press (SEL) after locating the desired character.

The flashing cursor moves to the next space.

CD

If you press (SEL) when the eighth character (farthest right character) is flashing, the flashing part goes back to the first character (farthest left character).

3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the entire name.

3 To return to the normal CD playback mode, press (PTY/FILE) for two seconds.

Tip

To erase/correct a name, enter “_” (under-bar) for each character.

Displaying the disc memo

Press (DSPL) during CD playback.

CD

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

z Elapsed playback time

z Disc name

Clock Z

Erasing the disc memo

1 Press (SOURCE) to select the CD changer.

2 Play the CD and press (PTY/FILE) for two seconds.

3 Press (5) while pressing (SEL).

4 Press (+) or (–) to select the name that you want to erase.

5 Press (SEL) for two seconds.

The name is erased.

Repeat steps 4 and 5 if you want to erase other names.

6 Press (PTY/FILE) for two seconds.

The unit returns to the normal CD playback mode.

Selecting the specific tracks for playback

(XR-C540RDS only)

— Bank

(CD changer with custom file function)

If you label the disc, you can set the unit to skip tracks and play only the tracks you want.

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1 Start playing the disc and press (PTY/FILE) for two seconds. Then press (PTY/FILE) momentarily.

Bank edit mode

CD2 DISC TRACK

5 1

Note

If you have not labeled the disc, you cannot use this function. For more information on “Labelling a CD”, refer to page16.

2 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select the track number you want to skip and press (SEL).

CD2 DISC TRACK

5 3

The indication changes from “PLAY” to “SKIP.” If you want to return to “PLAY," press (SEL) again.

3 Repeat step 2 to set the “PLAY” to “SKIP” mode on all the tracks.

4 Press (PTY/FILE) for two seconds.

The unit returns to the normal CD playback mode.

Notes

•You can set the “SKIP” mode on up to 24 tracks.

•You cannot set the “SKIP” mode on all the tracks.

Playing the specific tracks only

You can select:

•BANK-ON to play the tracks with “PLAY” setting.

•BANK-INV (inverse) to play the tracks with the “SKIP” setting.

1 During playback, press (4).

“BANK” appears on the display.

2 Press (4) to select the desired mode.

Each time you press (4), the display changes as follows:

z BANK-ON z BANK-INV z BANK-OFF

CD1 BANK ON BANK

Playback starts from the track following the current one.

To go back to the normal playing mode, select “BANK-OFF” in step 2.

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 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.

•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.

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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 similar object to turn the reel and take up any slack.

Slack

EN ∙ 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 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.

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 (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.

Main unit

Back of the front panel

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Dismounting the unit

1

Release key (supplied)

2

3

4

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Location of controls

			INTRO	REPEAT	SHUF/
SOURCE	MODE	OFF	1	2	3
	SEEK		DSPL	ATA	BL.SKIP
				5	6
	AMS		4
	SEL		FILE		D-BASS
			PTY	AF/TA
					OFF 1 2
			PRESET
		BTM			3
RELEASE			DISC
	MUTE	SENS

Refer to the pages for further details.

EN 1 SEL (control mode select) button

5, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17

2SOURCE button (TAPE/TUNER/CD/MD) 5, 7, 14, 16

3MODE (*) button

During Tuner reception: BAND select 7

During Tape playback: Transport direction change 5

During CD/MD playback:

Changer select 14

4POWER SELECT switch (located on the top of the unit)

See “POWER SELECT Switch” in the Installation/Connections manual.

5 OFF button 4, 5

6SEEK/AMS button 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 14, 15, 17

7 6(eject) button 5

8DSPL (display mode change/time set) button 5, 6, 8, 14, 16

9 During radio reception:

Preset number buttons 7

During tape/CD/MD playback:

(1)	INTRO button 6, 15
(2)	REPEAT button 6, 15
(3)	XR-C540RDS:
	SHUF/a(Shuffle/Dolby B NR)
	button 6, 15
	XR-C440RDS:
	SHUF (Shuffle) button 15
(5)	ATA (Automatic Tuner
20	Activation) button 6

(6)BL.SKIP (Blank Skip) button 6

0(+)(–) (volume/bass/treble/balance/ fader control) button 5, 13, 16

!¡ RELEASE (front panel release) button 4,

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!™ 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.

!£ MUTE button 13

!¢ SENS/BTM (sensitivity adjust/Best tuning memory function) button 7, 8, 10

! Display window

!§ XR-C540RDS:

PTY/FILE (programme type/custom file mode select • set) button 11, 16, 17

XR-C440RDS:

PTY (programme type) button 11

!¶ PRESET/DISC button 7, 15

During Tuner reception: Preset station select 7

During CD/MD playback:

Disc change 15

!• AF/TA (alternative frequency/traffic announcement) button 9, 10

!ª D-BASS control 13

The illustration of the front panel in this manual is of the XR-C540RDS.

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	64dB (Dolby B NR*)
* XR-C540RDS only	58dB (Dolby NR off)

Tuner section

FM

Tuning range	87.5 – 108.0 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

MW/LW

Tuning range	MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz
	LW: 153 – 281 kHz
Antenna terminal	External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency	10.71 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity	MW: 30 µV
	LW: 50 µV

Power amplifier section

Outputs	Speaker outputs
	(sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance	4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output	35 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Outputs	Power amplifier control
	lead
	Rear line out (1)
Tone controls	Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz
	Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz
Power requirements	12 V DC car battery
	(negative ground)
Dimensions	Approx. 188 × 58 × 181 mm
	(w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions	Approx. 182 × 53 × 164 mm
	(w/h/d)
Mass	Approx. 1.2 kg
Supplied accessories	Parts for installation and
	connections (1 set)
	Rotary commander
	RM-X2S
	Front panel case (1)
Optional accessories	Bus cable (supplied with
	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)
Optional equipment	CD changer
	CDX-705, CDX-605
	(10 discs)
	CDX-T60, CDX-T62
	(6 discs)
	MD changer
	MDX-60, MDX-61
	Source selector XA-C30

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Troubleshooting guide

The following checklist will assist in the correction of most problems you may encounter with your unit.

Before going through the checklist below, refer to the operating procedures.

General

Problem	Cause/Solution
No sound	∙ Adjust the volume with (+).
	∙ Set the fader control to the centre position for 2-speaker
	systems.
Indications do not appear on	Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning
the display window.	the Connectors” in “Maintenance” for details.
No beep tone.	∙ An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not
	using the built-in amplifier.
	∙ The beep tone is muted (page 14).

Tape playback

EN		Problem	Cause/Solution
		Playback sound is distorted.	Contamination of the tape head. nClean the head.
		The AMS does not operate	∙ There is noise in the space between tracks.
		correctly.	∙ 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	Cause/Solution
		Preset tuning is not possible.	∙ Store the correct frequency.
			∙ The broadcast is too weak.
		Automatic tuning is not possible.	The broadcast is too weak. nUse manual tuning.
		The “ST” indication flashes.	∙ Tune in precisely.
			∙ The broadcast is too weak.
			nPress (SENS/BTM) to enter the MONO mode.
		RDS functions
		Problem	Cause/Solution
		A SEEK starts after a few	The station is non-TP or weaken signal.
		seconds of listening.	nPress (AF/TA) until “AF TA” disappears.
		No traffic announcements	∙ Activate “TA”.
			∙ The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements
			despite being TP. nTune in another station.
		PTY displays “NONE”.	The station does not specify the programme type.

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Disc play

Problem	Cause/Solution
Playback sound skips.	A dusty or defective disc.

Error displays (when the optional CD/MD changer(s) is connected)

The following indications will flash for about five seconds and an alarm sound will be heard.

	Display	Cause	Solution
	NO MAG	The disc magazine is not inserted in	Insert the disc magazine with discs
		the CD/MD changer.	into the CD/MD changer.
	NO DISC	No disc is inserted in the disc	Take out the magazine and insert a
		magazine.	disc.
	NG DISCS	A CD/MD cannot play because of	Insert another CD/MD.
		some problem.
	ERROR	The disc is dirty.	Clean the disc.
		The disc is inserted upside down.	Insert the disc correctly.
	RESET	The CD/MD changer cannot be	Press the reset button on the unit.
		operated because of some problem.
	HI TEMP	The ambient temperature is more	Wait until the temperature goes
		than 50°C.	below 50°C.

If the above-mentioned solutions do not help to improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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Index

A

Alternative Frequencies (AF) 9, 10

Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) 6, 14

Automatic tuning 7

Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA) 6

B

Bass 13

Balance 13

Bank play	16
Beep tone	14
Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 7
Blank skip	6

C

Caution alarm 4

CD playback 14

Clock 5

EN	D, E
	D-Bass	13
	Disc Memo		16
	Display	6, 8, 9, 14, 16, 17
	Dolby	6
	F, G, H
	Fader	13
	Fast-forward		5
	Front panel		4
	Fuse 18

I, J, K

Intro scan 6, 15

L

Local seek mode (LCL) 8

M, N, O

Manual search 15

Manual tuning 7

MD playback 14

Monaural mode 8

Mute 13

P, Q

Preset search 7

Programme Type (PTY) 11

R

Radio 7

Radio Data System (RDS) 8, 9, 10 Repeat play 6, 15

Reset 4 Rewind 5

Rotary remote 4, 12, 13

S

Shuffle play 15

T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Tape playback 5

Traffic Announcement (TA) 9, 10 Traffic Programme (TP) 9 Treble 13

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¡Bienvenido!

Enhorabuena por la adquisición del sistema estéreo de cassettes para automóvil de Sony. Esta unidad permite disfrutar de diversas funciones mediante un control remoto giratorio.

Además de las operaciones de reproducción de cintas y recepción de radio, es posible ampliar el sistema mediante la conexión de un cambiador de CD/MD opcional.

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Indice
Sólo para esta unidad
Procedimientos iniciales
Restauración de la unidad .................................	4
Extracción del panel frontal ...............................	4
Preparación del control remoto
giratorio ...........................................................	4
Puesta en hora del reloj ......................................	5
Reproductor de cassettes
Escucha de cintas ................................................	5
Reproducción de la cinta en varios modos .....	6
Radio
Memorización automática de emisoras
— Función de memorización de la mejor
sintonía (BTM) ................................................	7
Memorización de las emisoras deseadas .........	7
Recepción de emisoras memorizadas ..............	7
RDS
Descripción general de la función RDS ...........	8
Visualización del nombre de la emisora ..........	8
Resintonización automática del mismo
programa
— Frecuencias alternativas (AF) ..................	9
Recepción de anuncios de tráfico ...................	10
Memorización de las emisoras RDS con los
datos AF y TA ..............................................	10
Localización de emisoras mediante el tipo de
programa .......................................................	11
Ajuste automático del reloj ..............................	12
Otras funciones
Uso del control remoto giratorio ....................	12
Ajuste de las características del sonido ..........	13
Silenciamiento rápido del sonido ...................	14
Cambio del sonido y tono del pitido ..............	14

Con el equipo opcional
Cambiador de CD/MD
Reproducción de discos compactos (CD)/
minidiscos (MD) ..........................................	15
Exploración de los temas
— Exploración de introducciones .............	15
Reproducción repetida de temas
— Reproducción repetida ...........................	15
Reproducción de temas en orden aleatorio
— Reproducción aleatoria ..........................	16
Asignación de títulos a los discos compactos
(sólo para XR-C540RDS)
— Memorando de discos (Cambiador de
discos compactos con función de archivo de
usuario) .........................................................	16
Selección de temas específicos para su
reproducción (sólo para XR-C540RDS)
— Función de banco (Cambiador de discos
compactos con función de archivo de
usuario) .........................................................	17

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Información complementaria

Precauciones ......................................................	18
Mantenimiento ..................................................	19
Desmontaje de la unidad .................................	19
Ubicación de los controles ...............................	20
Especificaciones .................................................	21
Guía para la solución de problemas ...............	22
Indice alfabético ................................................	24

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Procedimientos iniciales

Restauración de la unidad

Antes de emplear la unidad por primera vez, o bien después de sustituir la batería del automóvil, es necesario restaurar dicha unidad.

Presione la tecla de restauración con un objeto puntiagudo, como un bolígrafo.

Tecla de restauración

Nota

Al presionar la tecla de restauración se borrarán todos los programas memorizados y las funciones de memoria.

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Extracción del panel frontal

Es posible extraer el panel frontal de la unidad para evitar que lo roben.

1 Presione (OFF).

2 Presione (RELEASE) para abrir el panel frontal y desmóntelo tirando hacia fuera.

(RELEASE)

Notas

•Tenga cuidado de no dejar caer el panel frontal cuando lo extraiga de la unidad.

•Si presiona (RELEASE) para extraer el panel frontal con la alimentación de la unidad conectada, ésta se desconectará automáticamente a fin de evitar gue se dañen los altavoces.

Inserción del panel frontal

Fije la parte A del panel frontal a la parte B de la unidad tal como muestra la ilustración y ejerza presión hasta oír un chasquido.

B A

Notas

•Cerciórese de colocar correctamente el panel frontal en la unidad, ya que no podrá fijarse al revés.

•No presione el panel frontal a la fuerza contra la unidad cuando lo inserte en la misma. El panel podrá insertarse con facilidad presionándolo ligeramente contra la unidad.

•Para llevar consigo el panel frontal, métalo en la caja para el mismo suministrada.

•No aplique demasiada fuerza sobre el visualizador del panel frontal.

•No exponga el panel frontal a la luz solar directa, fuentes térmicas tales como conductos de aire caliente, ni lo deje en lugares húmedos. No lo deje nunca en el salpicadero, etc. con el automóvil aparcado al sol, porque la temperatura del interior del mismo podría aumentar considerablemente.

Alarma de aviso

Si pone en OFF la llave de encendido sin haber extraído el panel frontal, se activará la alarma de aviso, y durante algunos segundos sonará un pitido (solamente cuando el selector POWER SELECT esté en la posición A). Si conecta un amplificador opcional de potencia y no utiliza el incorporado, los pitidos se desactivarán.

Preparación del control remoto giratorio

Cuando monte el control remote giratorio, adhiérale la etiqueta como se muestra en la ilustración siguiente.

XR-C540RDS:

SEL	FILE
MODE	MODE
FILE	SEL

XR-C440RDS:

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SEL MODE DSPL

DSPL MODE SEL

Puesta en hora del reloj

El reloj posee una indicación digital de 24 horas.

Por ejemplo, ajuste el reloj en 10:08

1 Presione (OFF) o (DSPL) durante el funcionamiento.

2 Presione (DSPL) durante dos segundos.

100

Los dígitos de la hora parpadean.

1 Ajuste los dígitos de la hora.

para retroceder para avanzar

1000

2Presione ligeramente (SEL).

1000

Los dígitos de los minutos parpadean.

3 Ajuste los dígitos de los minutos.

para retroceder para avanzar

1008

3 Presione ligeramente (DSPL).

1008

El reloj comienza a funcionar.

Nota

Si el selector POWER SELECT de la parte superior de la unidad se ajusta en la posición B, no es posible poner en hora el reloj a no ser que la alimentación esté activada.

Ponga en hora el reloj cuando haya encendido la radio.

Reproductor de cassettes

Escucha de cintas

Inserte el cassette.

La reproducción se iniciará de forma automática.

Si ya ha insertado un cassette, presione (SOURCE) varias veces hasta que aparezca “PLAY”.

FWD

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La cara superior está reproduciéndose.

	Consejo							Procedimientos
	REV
	La cara inferior está reproduciéndose.
	Para cambiar la dirección de transporte de cinta, presione							iniciales/Reproductor
	(MODE) (*) durante la reproducción.
	Para						Presione
	Detener la reproducción						(OFF)
	Expulsar el cassette						6
	Bobinado rápido de cintas							de
	Durante la reproducción, presione							cassettes
	cualquier lado de (SEEK/AMS) durante
	más de dos segundo.
				SEEK
				AMS
	Rebobinado					Avance rápido

Para iniciar la reproducción durante el rebobinado o el avance rápido, presione

(MODE) (*).

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Localización del comienzo de los temas

— Sensor de música automático (AMS)

Es posible omitir un máximo de nueve temas de una vez.

Durante la reproducción, presione momentáneamente cualquier lado de

(SEEK/AMS).

			SEEK
			AMS
Para localizar los				Para localizar los
temas anteriores				temas posteriores

Nota

La función AMS puede no activarse si:

•el espacio en blanco entre temas es inferior a 4 segundos.

•hay ruido entre los temas.

•existen largas secciones con volumen bajo, o bien secciones sin sonido.

Cambio de los elementos mostrados

		Cada vez que presione (DSPL) durante la
		reproducción de la cinta, los elementos
ES		mostrados cambian de la siguiente forma:
		”Reproducción de cintas			”Reloj
			Frecuencia* “

* Mientras la función AF/TA esté activada.

Reproducción de la cinta en varios modos

Búsqueda de un tema determinado

— Función de exploración de introducciones

Presione (1) durante la reproducción.

“INTRO” aparece en el visor.

Se reproducen los 10 primeros segundos de todos los temas.

Cuando localice el tema que desee, vuelva a presionar la tecla.

Reproducción repetida de temas

—Función de reproducción repetida

Presione (2) durante la reproducción.

Aparece “REP” en el visor.

Cuando finalice la reproducción del tema actual, éste volverá a reproducirse desde el principio.

Para cancelar este modo, vuelva a presionar la tecla.

Sintonización de la radio durante el bobinado rápido de cintas

— Activación automática del sintonizador (ATA)

Presione (5) durante la reproducción.

“ATA” aparece en el visor.

Al utilizar (SEEK/AMS) durante dos segundos para el avance rápido o el rebobinado de la cinta, el sintonizador se activará automáticamente.

Para cancelar esta función, presione (5).

Omisión de los espacios en blanco durante la reproducción de cintas

—Omisión de espacios en blanco

Presione (6) durante la reproducción.

“BL.SKIP” aparece en el visor.

Los espacios en blanco superiores a ocho segundos se omitirán automáticamente durante la reproducción de cintas.

Para cancelar esta función, presione (6).

Reproducción de cintas grabadas con el sistema Dolby B NR

(sólo XR-C540RDS)

Presione (3) si desea escuchar una cinta grabada con el sistema Dolby* B NR.

El visor muestra “a”.

Para cancelar esta función, presione (3).

*Reducción de ruido Dolby fabricado bajo licencia de Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

DOLBY y el símbolo de la doble D ason marcas de Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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