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FM/AM
Cassette Car
Stereo
Operating Instructions
Руководство по эксплуатации
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For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
П орядок установки и подключения магнитолы описан в прилагаемой инструкции об установке/подключении.
XR-CA360EE
2003 Sony Corporation
Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Cassette Player.
In addition to the cassette playback and radio operations, you can expand your system by connecting an optional CD/MD unit*1.
When you operate this unit or a connected optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc*2.
*1 You can connect a CD changer, an MD changer, a CD player, or an MD player.
*2 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes information such as the disc name, artist name, and track names.
This information is recorded on the disc.
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 a tape is played back for a long period, the cassette may become warm because of the built-in power amplifier. However, this is not a sign of malfunction.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
To maintain high quality sound
If you have drink holders near your audio equipment, be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the car audio. Sugary residues on this unit or cassette tapes may contaminate the playback heads, reduce the sound quality, or prevent sound reproduction altogether.
Cassette cleaning kits cannot remove sugar from the tape heads.
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Notes on Cassettes
Cassette care
•Do not touch the tape surface of a cassette, as any dirt or dust will contaminate the heads.
•Keep cassettes away from equipment with built-in magnets such as speakers and amplifiers, as erasure or distortion on the recorded tape could occur.
•Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight, extremely cold temperatures, or moisture.
•Slack in the tape may cause the tape to be caught in the machine. Before you insert the tape, use a pencil or similar object to turn the reel and take up any slack.
Cassettes longer than 90 minutes
The use of cassettes longer than 90 minutes is not recommended except for long continuous play. The tape used for these cassettes is very thin and tends to stretch easily. Frequent playing and stopping of these tapes may cause them to become entangled in the cassette deck mechanism.
Slack
•Distorted cassettes and loose labels can cause problems when inserting or ejecting tapes. Remove or replace loose labels.
•The sound may become distorted while playing the cassette. The cassette player head should be cleaned after each 50 hours of use.
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Table of Contents |
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This Unit Only |
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Location of controls ................................................. |
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Getting Started |
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Resetting the unit ................................................ |
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Detaching the front panel .................................. |
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Setting the clock .................................................. |
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Cassette Player |
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Listening to a tape ............................................... |
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Radio reception during fast-forwarding or |
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rewinding of a tape |
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— Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA) ....... |
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Radio |
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Storing stations automatically |
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— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... |
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Storing only the desired stations ...................... |
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Receiving the stored stations ............................. |
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Other Functions |
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Adjusting the balance and fader ..................... |
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Attenuating the sound ..................................... |
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Changing the sound and display settings ..... |
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Setting the equalizer |
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— EQ3 ............................................................ |
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With Optional Equipment |
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CD/MD Unit |
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Playing a CD or MD ......................................... |
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Playing tracks repeatedly |
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— Repeat Play .............................................. |
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Playing tracks in random order |
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— Shuffle Play .............................................. |
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Additional Information |
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Maintenance ....................................................... |
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Removing the unit ............................................ |
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Specifications ..................................................... |
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Troubleshooting guide ..................................... |
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Location of controls
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XR-CA360EE
Refer to the pages listed for details.
1SOURCE (Radio/CD/MD) button 8, 9, 11, 12
2MODE button
During radio reception: Band select 8, 9
During CD/MD playback: CD/MD unit select 12
3 Volume +/– button 7, 10, 11
4 Z (eject) button 7, 8, 9, 12
5 Display window
6m/M (fast winding)/DIR (tape transport direction change) buttons 7, 8
7 SEEK button Seek 9
Automatic Music Sensor 13 Manual search 13
8DSPL (display mode change) button 7, 12
9 EQ3 button 11
q; RELEASE (front panel release) button 6, 14
qa SEL (select) button 7, 10, 11, 12
qs RESET button (located on the front side of the unit behind the front panel) 6
qd ATT (attenuate) button 10
qf Number buttons 10, 12 During radio reception:
Preset number select 9 During CD/MD playback:
(1)DISC – 13
(2)DISC + 13
(3)REP 13
(4)SHUF 13
qg BTM/ATA button 8
qh SENS button 9
qj OFF button* 6
*Warning when installing in a car without ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key switch
Be sure to press (OFF) on the unit for 2 seconds to turn off the clock display after turning off the engine.
When you press (OFF) momentarily, the clock display does not turn off and this causes battery wear.
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Getting Started
Resetting the unit
Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit.
Remove the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen.
RESET button
Note
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some memorised functions.
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to protect the unit from being stolen.
1 Press (OFF).
2 Press (RELEASE), then slide the front panel a little to the left, and pull it off towards you.
(OFF)
(RELEASE)
Notes
•Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it from the unit.
•If you detach the panel while the unit is still turned on, the power will turn off automatically to prevent the speakers from being damaged.
•When carrying the front panel with you, use the supplied front panel case.
Attaching the front panel
Attach part A of the front panel to part B of the unit as illustrated and push the left side into position until it clicks.
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B
Notes
•Be sure not to attach the front panel upside down.
•Do not press the front panel too hard against the unit when attaching it.
•Do not press too hard or put excessive pressure on the display window of the front panel.
•Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, and do not leave it in a humid place. Never leave it on the dashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight or where there may be a considerable rise in temperature.
Caution alarm
If you turn the car ignition off without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.
If you connect an optional power amplifier and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be deactivated.
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Setting the clock
The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.
Example: To set the clock to 10:08
1 Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds.
The hour indication flashes.
1Press either side of the volume button to set the hour.
to go forward
to go back
2 Press (SEL).
The minute indication flashes.
3Press either side of the volume button to set the minute.
to go forward
to go back
2 Press (DSPL).
The clock starts.
After the clock setting is complete, the display returns to normal play mode.
Cassette Player
Listening to a tape
Insert a cassette.
Playback starts automatically.
The side facing up is played.
The side facing down is played.
Tip
To change the tape‘s playback direction, press m and M.
To stop playback and eject the cassette
Press Z.
Fast-winding the tape
During playback, press m or M.
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* The indicator will flash while fast-winding the tape.
To start playback during fast-forwarding or rewinding, press the other fast-winding button partially until the locked button is released.
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Radio reception during fast-forwarding or rewinding of a tape
— Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA)
When fast-forwarding or rewinding with the m or M button, the radio will turn on automatically.
During playback, press (BTM) (ATA) repeatedly until “ATA-ON” in the display appears.
ATA-ON y ATA-OFF
ATA mode starts.
To return to normal play mode, select “ATAOFF.”
Radio
Storing stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
The unit can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3*, AM1 and AM2).
*FM3 tuning range is 65 to 74 MHz (at 30 kHz step).
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio.
In case of tape playback, press Z to eject the tape.
Each time you press (SOURCE), the source changes as follows:
Radio t CD* t MD*
*If the corresponding optional equipment is not connected, this item will not appear.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.
Each time you press (MODE), the band changes as follows:
FM1 t FM2 t FM3 t AM1 t AM2
3 Press (BTM) (ATA) for 2 seconds.
The unit stores stations in the order of their frequencies on the number buttons.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Notes
•The unit does not store stations with weak signals. If only a few stations can be received, some number buttons will retain their former setting.
•When a number is indicated in the display, the unit starts storing stations from the one currently displayed.
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Storing only the desired stations
You can preset up to 18 FM stations (6 each for FM1, 2, and 3), up to 12 AM stations (6 each for AM1 and 2) in the order of your choice.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio.
In case of tape playback, press Z to eject the tape.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.
3 Press either side of (SEEK) to tune in the station that you want to store on the number button.
4 Press the desired number button ((1) to
(6)) until “MEM” appears.
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.
Receiving the stored stations
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio.
In case of tape playback, press Z to eject the tape.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.
3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on which the desired station is stored.
If you cannot tune in a preset station
— Automatic tuning/Local Seek Mode
Automatic tuning:
Press either side of (SEEK) to search for the station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Press either side of (SEEK) repeatedly until the desired station is received.
Local Seek Mode:
If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (SENS) repeatedly until “LOCAL-ON” appears.
“LCL” indicator is displayed.
Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in.
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press either side of (SEEK) until the desired frequency appears (manual tuning).
If FM stereo reception is poor
—Monaural Mode
During radio reception, press (SENS) repeatedly until “MONO-ON” appears.
“MONO” indicator is displayed.
The sound improves, but becomes monaural (“ST” disappears).
To return to normal radio reception mode, select “MONO-OFF.”
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Other Functions
Adjusting the balance and fader
You can adjust the balance and fader.
1 Press (SEL) repeatedly until “BAL” or “FAD” appears.
Each time you press (SEL), the item changes as follows:
LOW* t MID* t HIGH* t
BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear)
* When EQ3 is activated (page 11).
2 Press either side of the volume button to adjust the selected item.
Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item.
Attenuating the sound
Press (ATT).
After “ATT-ON” momentarily flashes, the “ATT” indication appears in the display.
To restore the previous volume level, press (ATT) again.
“ATT-OFF” flashes momentarily.
Changing the sound and display settings
The following items can be set: •A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)* (page 12). •M.DSPL (Motion Display)
– the demonstration mode which appears when the tape is ejected and no source is selected (e.g., tuner is turned off).
•BEEP – to turn the beep sound on or off.
1 Press (SEL) and the desired preset number button simultaneously.
(SEL) + (3): A.SCRL*
(SEL) + (4): M.DSPL (SEL) + (6): BEEP
*When no CD or MD is playing, this item will not appear.
2 Press (SEL) and the preset number button repeatedly to select the desired setting (Example: ON or OFF).
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Setting the equalizer
— EQ3
You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music types (XPLOD, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, NEW AGE, ROCK, CUSTOM, and OFF (equalizer OFF)).
You can store a different equalizer setting for each source.
Selecting the equalizer curve
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (Radio, CD or MD) or insert a cassette.
2 Press (EQ3) repeatedly to select the desired equalizer curve.
Each time you press (EQ3), the item changes.
To cancel the equalizing effect, select “OFF.”
Adjusting the equalizer curve
You can store and adjust the equalizer settings for different tone ranges.
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (Radio, CD or MD) or insert a cassette.
2 Press (EQ3) repeatedly to select the desired equalizer curve.
3 Adjusting the equalizer curve.
1Press (SEL) repeatedly to select the desired tone range.
Each time you press (SEL), the tone range changes.
LOW t MID t HI (t BAL t FAD)
2Press either side of the volume button repeatedly to adjust to the desired volume level.
The volume level is adjustable by 1 dB steps from –10 dB to +10 dB.
3Repeat step 1 and 2 to adjust the equalizer curve.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press (SEL) for 2 seconds. After 3 seconds, the display returns to normal play mode.
Note
When EQ3 is set to “OFF,” you cannot adjust the equalizer settings.
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