Sony XR-C5100 User Manual

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FM/AM Cassette Car Stereo
3-861-687-12 (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-C5100/4800 Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
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XR-C5100 XR-4800
1998 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
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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 an optional rotary commander.
In addition to the tape playback and the radio operation you can expand your system by connecting an optional MD/CD unit* (XR-C5100 only).
* You can connect to an MD changer, CD changer, an
MD player, or CD player.
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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 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
Other Functions
Adjusting the sound characteristics ................. 8
Attenuating the sound ....................................... 8
Changing the sound and beep tone ................. 8
With Optional Equipment
MD/CD Unit (XR-C5100 only)
Playing an MD/CD ............................................ 9
Scanning the tracks
— Intro scan .................................................. 10
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat play .............................................. 10
Playing tracks in random order
— Shuffle play ............................................. 10
Additional Information
Precautions ......................................................... 11
Maintenance ....................................................... 12
Dismounting the unit ....................................... 12
The rotary commander labels ......................... 12
Location of controls .......................................... 13
Specifications ..................................................... 14
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 15
Index ................................................................... 17
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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 program 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 detach the front
panel then gently pull it out.
(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 right side up when attaching
it to the unit as it cannot be attached upside down.
Do not press the front panel too hard 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, keep it in the
supplied front panel case.
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 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 to the LINE OUT 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.
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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.
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The hour digit flashes.
1 Set the hour digits.
1000
2 Press (SEL) momentarily.
1000
The minutes digits flashes.
3 Set the minute digits.
1008
To go forward
To go backward
To go forward
To go backward
3 Press (DSPL) momentarily.
1008
The clock starts.
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 a tape
Insert a cassette.
Playback will start automatically.
If a cassette is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TAPE” is displayed.
TAPE
The side facing up is being played.
TAPE
The side facing down is being played.
Tip
To change the tape transport direction, press (MODE) (*) during tape playback.
To Stop playback Eject the cassette
Fast-winding the tape
During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) for two seconds.
Fast-forward
SEEK
AMS
Rewind
Press
(OFF)
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Getting Started/Cassette Player
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.
To locate the succeeding tracks
SEEK
AMS
To locate the preceding 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) during tape playback, the displayed item changes as follows:
z Tape playback z Clock z Frequency*
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* While the ATA function is activated.
Playing a tape in various modes
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 mode, press (5) again.
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 mode, press (6) again.
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.
To cancel this mode, press (1) again.
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 (2) 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 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:
TAPE n TUNER n MD/CD (XR-C5100 only)
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
Each time you press (MODE), the band changes as follows:
FM1 n FM2 n FM3 n AM1 n AM2
3 Press (BTM) for two seconds.
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 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 most recently 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
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Cassette Player/Radio
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 a preset number indicated on the display, the unit starts storing station from the one currently display.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press the preset number button
momentarily ((1) to (6)) on which the desired station is stored.
Tip
Press either side of (PRESET/DISC) (XR-C5100 only) to receive in order the stations stored in the memory (Preset Search Function).
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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 (SEEK/AMS) repeatedly until the desired station is received.
Note
If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (LCL) to light up “LCL” on the display (local seek mode). Only the stations with relatively strong signals are 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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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 (left-right) n FAD (front-rear)
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.)
Attenuating the sound
Press (ATT).
The “ATT” 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 volume remains the same. 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 sounds than Analog D-bass.
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Digital D-BASS Analog D-BASS
Level
D-BASS 3
D-BASS 2
D-BASS 1
Level
D-BASS 3
D-BASS 2
D-BASS 1
With Optional Equipment
MD/CD Unit (XR-C5100 only)
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.
Note
If the bass sound becomes distorted, adjust the D-BASS control or the volume button.
* If an optional CD changer has the Digital D-BASS
function, “DIGITAL D-BASS” appears on the display during CD playback (XR-C5100 only).
Attenuating the beep tone
Press (6) while pressing (SEL).
To obtain the beep tone again, press these buttons again.
Note
If you connect an optional power amplifier to the LINE OUT and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep tone will be disabled.
You can control two MD or CD units with this unit.
Playing an MD/CD
Press (SOURCE) until the desired unit indication appears on the display.
MD/CD playback starts.
When an MD/CD unit is connected, all the tracks play from the beginning.
Note
Even if you select an MD unit, “CD” appears in the display.
Selecting MD/CD units (when several MD/CD units are connected)
Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the desired MD/CD unit.
Changing the displayed items
Each time you press (DSPL) during MD/CD playback, the item changes as follows:
Elapsed playback time
Disc and track number
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$
Clock
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Radio/Other Functions/MD/CD Unit
Locating a specific track
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) once for each track you wish to skip.
To locate the succeeding tracks
SEEK
AMS
To locate the preceding 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.
To search forward
SEEK
AMS
To search backword
To repeat all the discs in the current unit
Press (2) repeatedly during MD/CD playback until “REP 3” is displayed.
Each time you press (2) the display changes as follows:
REP 1 (Track repeat)
REP 2 (Disc repeat)
Switching to other discs
During playback, press either side of (PRESET/DISC).
PRESET
DISC
To return to the previous disc
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Scanning the tracks
To advance to the next disc
— 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 MD/CD playback mode.
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat play
To repeat a track
Press (2) repeatedly during MD/CD playback until “REP 1” is displayed.
Cancel (Normal CD playback mode)
REP 3 (Unit repeat)
Playing tracks in random order
To play the tracks on the current disc in random order
To play all the tracks in the current unit in a random order
Each time you press (3) the display changes as follows:
If you press (1) during shuffle play, the first 10 seconds of all tracks will be played in random order.
— Shuffle play
Press (3) repeatedly during MD/CD playback until “SHUF 1” is displayed.
Press (3) repeatedly during MD/CD playback until “SHUF 2” is displayed.
SHUF 1 (Disc shuffle)
SHUF 2 (Unit shuffle)
Cancel (Normal CD playback mode)
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$
$
To repeat a disc
Press (2) repeatedly during MD/CD playback until “REP 2” 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 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.
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
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.
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MD/CD Unit/Additional Information
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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.
Dismounting the unit
1
Release key (supplied)
2
Fuse (10 A)
Warning
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as
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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
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The rotary commander labels
You can control this unit with the optional rotary commander (RM-X4S). Some labels are supplied with the rotary commander. Attach that label that matches the functions of the master unit and the mounting position of the rotary commander. When you mount the rotary commander, attach the appropriate label, as in the illustration below.
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Back of the front panel
MODE
DSPL
SEL
SEL
MODE
DSPL
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Location of controls
SOURCE
SEEK
AMS
RELEASE
MODE
ATT
OFF
DSPL
SEL
Refer to the pages for further details.
1 SEEK/AMS button 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 2 SOURCE button (TAPE/TUNER/MD*/CD*)
5, 7, 9
3 (+)(–) (volume/bass/treble/left-right/
front-rear control) button 5, 8
4 MODE (*) button
During tuner reception:
BAND select 7
During tape playback:
Transport direction change 5
During MD or CD playback*:
MD/CD Unit select 9
5 OFF button 4, 5 6 DSPL (display mode change/time set)
button 5, 6, 8, 9
7 6 (eject) button 5 8 During tuner reception:
Preset number buttons 7
During tape/MD*/CD* playback:
(1) INTRO button 6, 10 (2) REPEAT button 6, 10 (3) SHUF (Shuffle)
button* 10
(5) ATA (Automatic Tuner
Activation) button 6
(6) BL SKIP (Blank Skip) button 6
9 RELEASE (front panel release) button
4, 12
INTRO REPEAT SHUF
213
ATA BL SKIP
546
BTM LCL
PRESET
DISC
D-BASS
1
OFF
2
3
*
0 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.
ATT button 8 !™ SEL (control mode select) button 5, 8, 9POWER SELECT switch (located on the
bottom of the unit)
See “POWER SELECT Switch” in the Installation/Connections manual.
Display window !∞ BTM (Best tuning memory) button 7PRESET/DISC button* 7, 10
During tuner reception:
Preset station select 7
During MD/CD playback:
Disc select 10
LCL button 8 !• D-BASS control 8
* XR-C5100 only
The illustration of the front panel in this manual is of the XR-C5100.
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Additional Information
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Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 4800: 13␣ W/C5100: 17 W 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.
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 9 dBf
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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)
AM
Tuning range 530 – 1,710 kHz Antenna terminal External antenna connector Intermediate frequency 10.71 MHz/450kHz Sensitivity 30 µV
Power amplifier section
Outputs Speaker outputs
Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms Maximum power output 40 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
(sure seal connectors)
(for XR-C5100) 35 W × 4 (at 4 ohms) (for XR-4800)
General
Outputs Power antenna control
Tone controls Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz
Power requirements 12 V DC car battery Dimensions Approx. 188 × 58 × 181 mm
Mounting dimensions Approx. 182 × 53 × 164 mm
Mass Approx. 1.2 kg (2lb. 10oz.) Supplied accessories Parts for installation and
Optional accessories Rotary commander
Optional accessories Bus cable (supplied with (for XR-C5100) an RCA pin cord)
Optional equipment CD changer (for XR-C5100) CDX-605 (10 discs),
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
lead/Power amplifier control lead Rear line out (1)
Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz
(negative ground)
1
/2 × 2 3/8 × 7 1/4 in.)
(7 (w/h/d)
1
/4 × 2 1/8 × 6 1/2 in.)
(7 (w/h/d)
connections (1 set) Front panel case (1)
RM-X4S
RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)
CDX-T60 (6 discs), CDX-T62 (6 discs), MD changer MDX-62 Source selector XA-C30
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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
No sound.
Indications do not appear on
the display.
No beep tone.
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 for 2-speaker
systems.
Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning the Connectors” in “Maintenance” for details.
An optional power amplifier is connected to the LINE OUT
and you are not using the built-in amplifier.
The beep tone is attenuated.
Cause/Solution
Contamination of the tape head. n Clean the head.
There is 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.
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Additional Information
Radio reception
Problem
Preset tuning is not possible.
Automatic tuning is not possible.
Disc play (XR-C5100 only)
Problem
Playback sound skips.
Cause/Solution
Store the correct frequency.
The broadcast is too weak.
The broadcast is too weak. n Use manual tuning.
Cause/Solution
A dusty or defective disc.
continue to next page n
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Error displays (XR-C5100 only) (when the optional MD/CD unit(s) is connected)
The following indications will flash for about five seconds and an alarm sound will be heard.
Display Cause
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.
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The disc magazine is not inserted in the MD/CD unit.
No disc is inserted in the disc magazine.
The disc is dirty. The disc is inserted upside down. The MD/CD unit cannot be operated
because of some problem. The ambient temperature is more than
50° C (122° F) .
Solution
Insert the disc magazine with discs into the MD/CD unit.
Take out the magazine and insert a disc.
Clean the disc. Insert the disc correctly. Press the reset button on the unit.
Wait until the temperature goes below 50° C (122° F).
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Index
A
ATT 8 Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) 6, 9 Automatic tuning 8 Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA) 6
B
BAL (left-right) 8 BAS (bass) 8 Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 7 Blank skip 6
C
Caution alarm 4 CD playback 9 Clock 5
D, E
DIGITAL D-BASS (D-Bass) 8 Display 6, 9
F, G, H
FAD (front-rear) 8 Fast-forward 5 Front panel 4 Fuse 12
R
Radio 7 Repeat play 6, 10 Reset 4 Rewind 5 Rotary commander 12
S
Shuffle play 10
T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Tape playback 5 TRE (treble) 8
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Additional Information
I, J, K
Intro scan 6, 10
L
Local seek mode (LCL) 8
M, N, O
Manual search 10 Manual tuning 8 MD playback 9
P, Q
Preset search 7
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