Sony XR-C500 User Manual
FMIAM
Cassette Car
Stereo
3-856-261-21 (1)
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-C500 Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
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XR-C500
© 1996 by Sony Corporation
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
Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of
features by using either a rotary remote or a
wireless remote.
In addition to the tape playback and the radio
operations, you can expand your system by
cormecting an optional CD/MD changer.
Table of contents
This Unit Only
Getting Started
Resetting the unit
Detaching the front panel
Preparing the rotary remote
Setting the dock
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Cassette Player
Listening to the tape
Pla3ong the tape in various modes
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Radio
Memorizing stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
Memorizing only the desired stations
Receiving the memorized stahons...............8
Storing the station names
— Station Memo
Locating a station by name
— List-up.................................................9
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Other Functions
Using the rotary remote
Adjusting the sound characteristics
Muting the sound
Changing the soxmd and display settings..11
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With Optional Equipment
CD/MD Changer
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Playing a CD or MD
Scanning the tracks
— Intro Scan
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play
Playing tracks in random order
— Shuffle Play.............................................. 12
Labeling a CD
— Disc Memo
Locating a disc by name
— List-up
Selecting the specific tracks for playback
— Bank
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Additional Information
Precautions
Maintenance
Dismoimting the unit............................................16
Location of controls..............................................17
Specifications
Troubleshooting guide..........................................20
Index
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Gel№ng 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 baU-point pen.
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Reset button
Note
Pressing the reset button will erase all the memory
functions except for the preset stations.
Detaching the front panei
Attaching the front panel
Place the hole ® in the front panel onto the
spindle d) on the unit as illustrated, then push
the left side in.
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent the unit from being stolen.
1 Press fOFF).
2 Press (OPEN) to open the front panel,
then slide the front panel to the left side,
and puii out the right side of the front
panel.
panel.
• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it from the
unit.
• If you detach the panel while the unit is still on, the
power will turn off automatically to prevent the speakers
from being damaged.
• When you carry the front panel with you, put it in the
supplied front panel case.
Notes
• Be sure not to attach the front panel upside down.
• Do not press the front panel hard against the unit when
attaching it. Press it lightly against the unit.
• Do not press hard or put excessive pressure on the
display windows of the front panel.
• Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight, 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 where there may be a
considerable rise in temperature.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition key switch 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 © position).
Preparing the rotary remote
When you mount the rotary remote, attach the
label in the illustration below.
Setting the clock
The clock has a 12-hour digital indication.
Example: Set the clock to 10:08
1 Press (SHIFT), then press (X> (SET UP).
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The hour digit flashes.
O Set the hour.
O Press 3? (-♦).
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The minute digits flash.
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2 Press (SHIFT).
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The clock starts.
Note
If the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is
set to the O position, turn the power on first, then set the
clock.
Listening to the tape
Fast-winding the tape
During playback, press either side of
(SEEK/AMS) for one second.
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1 Press (OPEN) and insert the cassette.
2 Close the front panel.
If the cassette is already inserted, press
(SOURCE) until "FWD" or "REV" appears to
start playback.
The side facing up is being played.
Tips
• To change the tape transport direction, press (T)
• "METAL" appears in the display when you insert the
metal or CrOi tape (Auto Metal function).
To start playback during fast-forwarding
or rewinding, press (2)
Locating the beginning of the
tracks
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
You can skip up to nine tracks at one time.
During playback, press either side of
(SEEiWMS) momentarily.
To locate the succeeding tracks
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To locate the previous tracks
Note
The AMS function may not work when ;
• the blanks between tracks are shorter than four seconds.
• there are noises.
• there are long sections of low volume or quiet sections.
Changing the displayed items
Each time you press (dspl). the item changes
as follows;
• Tape playback
* While the ATA function is activated.
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► Clock —► Frequency* -i
To
Stop playback
Eject the cassette
Press
(OFF)
( OPEN ) then ±.
Playing the tape in
various modes
You can play the tape in various modes:
• INTRO (Intro Scan) lets you play the first 10
seconds of all the tracks.
• REPEAT (Repeat Play) repeats the current
track.
• NR(Dolby NR) lets you select the Dolby NR
B system.
• ATA (Automatic Timer Activation) turns on
the tuner automatically while fast-winding
the tape.
• BL.SKP (Blank Skip) skips blanks longer than
eight seconds.
1 Press (SHIFT).
Every time you press (SHIFT'), only the
items you can select light up.
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2 Press (3^ (PLAY MODE), repeatedly until
the desired play mode appears.
Each time you press ((D, the item changes
as follows:
INTRO -» REPEAT -» NR -► ATA -► BL. SKP
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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 10
stations on each band (EM 1, EM 2 and AM).
Caution
When timing in the station while driving, use
Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
desired band (FM 1, FM 2 or AM).
2 Press (SHIFT), then press CD (BTM).
The unit stores stations in the order of their
frequencies on the number buttons.
A beep sounds and the setting is stored.
Notes
• The unit does not store stations with weak signals. If
only a few stations are received, some number buttons
remain empty.
• When a preset number is indicated in the display, the
unit starts storing stations from the one currently
displayed.
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Playback starts.
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select "OFF" in step 3 above.
Memorizing only the desired stations
You can store up to 10 stations on each band
(20 for FM 1 and FM 2,10 for AM) in the order
of your choice.
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the desired band.
2 Press either side of ( seek/ams ) to tune
in the station that you want to store on
the number button.
3 Keep the desired number button (CD to
(TD) pressed for two seconds untii you
hear a beep tone.
The number button indication appears in the
display.
Note
If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previously stored station will be erased.
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