Sony XR-CA360X, XR-CA360 User Manual

FM/AM Cassette Car Stereo AUTOESTEREO PARA CASETE

3-246-852-22 (1)

Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones

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

Para obtener información sobre la instalación y las conexiones, consulte el manual de instalación/conexiones suministrado.

XR-CA360X

XR-CA360

 2003 Sony Corporation

Welcome !

Precautions

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.

*1You can connect a CD changer, an MD changer,

a CD player, or an MD player.

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.

•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 centre 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.

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 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.

•The sound may become distorted while playing the cassette. The cassette player head should be cleaned after each 50 hours of use.

Table of Contents

This Unit Only

Location of controls ................................................. 5

Getting Started

Resetting the unit ................................................ 6

Detaching the front panel .................................. 6

Setting the clock .................................................. 7

Cassette Player

Listening to a tape ............................................... 7

Radio reception during fast-forwarding or

rewinding of a tape

— Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA) ....... 8

Radio

Storing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 8

Storing only the desired stations ...................... 9

Receiving the stored stations ............................. 9

Other Functions

Adjusting the balance and fader ..................... 10

Attenuating the sound ..................................... 10

Changing the sound and display settings ..... 10

Setting the equalizer

— EQ3............................................................ 11

With Optional Equipment

CD/MD Unit

Playing a CD or MD ......................................... 12

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play .............................................. 13

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play .............................................. 13

Additional Information

Maintenance....................................................... 14

Removing the unit ............................................ 15

Specifications ..................................................... 16

Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 17

Location of controls

SOURCE

MODE

RELEASE

SEL

DISC

ATT

123456

Refer to the pages listed for details.

1 SOURCE (Radio/CD/MD) button

8, 9, 11, 12

2 MODE 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 6 m/M (fast winding)/DIR (tape

transport direction change) buttons 7, 8

7 SEEK button

Seek 9 Automatic Music Sensor 13 Manual search 13

8 DSPL (display mode change) button

7, 12

9 EQ3 button 11 0 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

DIR

SEEK

REP

SHUF

ATA

BTM

XR-CA360X/CA360

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 Frequency select switch

(located on the bottom of the unit)

See “Frequency select switch” in the Installation/Connections manual.

qh BTM/ATA button 8 qj SENS button 9 qk 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.

EQ3

DSPL

OFFSENS

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)

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.

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.

(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.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

Example: To set the clock to 10:08

1 Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds.

Cassette Player

Listening to a tape

The hour indication flashes.

1 Press either side of the volume button

to set the hour.

to go forward

to go back

2 Press (SEL).

The minute indication flashes.

3 Press either side of the volume button

to set the minute.

to go forward

to go back

2 Press (DSPL).

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.

Direction indicator*

FWD

REV

To advance

To rewind

The clock starts.

After the clock setting is complete, the display returns to normal play mode.

* 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.

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 selects the stations with the strongest signals and stores them in the order of their frequencies. You can store up to 6 stations on each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2).

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.

Storing only the desired stations

You can preset up to 18 FM stations (6 each for FM1, 2, and 3) and 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.

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.”

3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on

which the desired station is stored.

Other Functions

Adjusting the balance and fader

You can adjust the balance and fader.

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) 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.

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).

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.

1 Press (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)

2 Press 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.

3 Repeat 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.

With Optional Equipment

CD/MD Unit

This unit can control external CD/MD units. If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc.

Automatically scrolling a display item

— Auto Scroll

If the disc name, artist name, or track name on a CD TEXT disc or MD exceeds 8 characters and the Auto Scroll function is on, information automatically scrolls across the display as follows:

• The disc name appears when the disc has changed (if the disc name is selected).

• The track name appears when the track has changed (if the track name is selected).

Playing a CD or MD

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD

or MD.

In case of tape playback, press Z to eject the tape.

2 Press (MODE) until the desired unit

appears.

CD/MD playback starts.

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

Tip

With the optional MG Memory Stick System-up Player MGS-X1 connected to this unit, press (SOURCE) to select “MD,” then press (MODE) to select the unit number of the MD (MD1 or MD2, etc.).

Changing the display item

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

Elapsed playback time t Disc name* Clock

If you have not labelled the disc or if there is no

disc name prerecorded on the MD, “NO NAME” appears in the display.

If you play a CD TEXT disc, the artist name

appears in the display after the disc name. (Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.)

If the track name of a CD TEXT disc or MD is not

prerecorded, “NO NAME” appears in the display.

/Artist name*2 t Track name*3 t

If you press (DSPL) to change the display item, the disc or track name of the CD TEXT or MD disc is scrolled automatically whether you set the function ON or OFF.

During playback, press (SEL) and (3) to select “A.SCRL-ON.”

To cancel Auto Scroll, select “A.SCRL-OFF.”

Note

For some discs with very many characters, the following cases may happen: — Some of the characters are not displayed. — Auto Scroll does not work.

Locating a specific track

— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

During playback, press either side of (SEEK) momentarily for each track you want to skip.

To locate succeeding tracks

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

You can select:

•REP-TRACK – to repeat a track.

•REP-DISC – to repeat a disc.

SEEK

To locate preceding tracks

Locating a specific point in a track

— Manual Search

During playback, press and hold either side of (SEEK). Release when you have found the desired point.

To search forward

SEEK

To search backward

Switching to other discs

During playback, press (1) (DISC –) or (2) (DISC +) button.

The desired disc in the current unit begins playback.

(1) (DISC –): For preceding discs (2) (DISC +): For succeeding discs

Disc number

Track number

During playback, press (3) (REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

REP-TRACK t REP-DISC t REP-OFF

Repeat Play starts.

To return to normal play mode, select “REPOFF.”

Playing tracks in random order — Shuffle Play

You can select:

•SHUF-DISC – to play the tracks on the

current disc in random order.

•SHUF-CHGR – to play the tracks in the

current unit in random order.

•SHUF-ALL* – to play all the tracks in all the

units in random order.

During playback, press (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

SHUF-DISC t SHUF-CHGR t SHUF-ALL* t SHUF-OFF

Shuffle Play starts.

* “SHUF-ALL” is only available when you

connect two or more optional CD/MD units.

To return to normal play mode, select “SHUFOFF.”

Additional Information

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.

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

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.

Back of the front panel

Notes

• For safety, turn off the engine before cleaning the connectors and remove the key from the ignition switch.

• Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or any metal device.

Removing the unit

1 Remove the protection collar.

1 Detach the front panel (page 6). 2 Engage the release keys together

with the protection collar.

Orient the release key correctly.

3 Pull out the release keys to remove

the protection collar.

2 Remove the unit.

1 Insert both release keys together until

they click.

Face the hook inwards.

2 Pull the release keys to unseat the

unit.

3 Slide the unit out of the mounting.

Specifications

Cassette player section

Tape track 4-track 2-channel stereo Wow and flutter 0.13 % (WRMS) Frequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio 55 dB

Tuner section

Tuning range FM tuning interval:

Aerial terminal External aerial connector Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Usable sensitivity 9 dBf Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 67 dB (stereo),

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz

50 kHz/200 kHz switchable

87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step)

87.5 – 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step)

69 dB (mono)

0.5 % (stereo),

0.3 % (mono)

Tuning range AM tuning interval:

Aerial terminal External aerial connector Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Sensitivity 30 µV

9 kHz/10 kHz switchable 531 – 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz step) 530 – 1,710 kHz (at 10 kHz step)

Power amplifier section

Outputs Speaker outputs

Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms Maximum power output 45 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

(sure seal connectors)

General

Outputs Audio output

Inputs BUS control input terminal

Tone controls Low:

Power requirements 12 V DC car battery Dimensions Approx. 178 × 50 × 178 mm Mounting dimensions Approx. 182 × 53 × 161 mm

Mass Approx. 1.2 kg Supplied accessories Parts for installation and

Optional accessories BUS cable (supplied with

Optional equipment CD changer (10 discs)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Power aerial relay control lead Power amplifier control lead

BUS audio input terminal

±10 dB at 60 Hz (Xplod)

Mid:

±10 dB at 1 kHz (Xplod)

High:

±10 dB at 10 kHz (Xplod)

(negative earth)

(w/h/d)

connections (1 set) Front panel case (1)

an RCA pin cord)

RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)

CDX-656X

CD changer (6 discs)

CDX-T69X

MD changer (6 discs)

MDX-66XLP

MG-MS System-up player

MGS-X1

DVD changer

DVX-100S

Source selector

XA-C30

AUX-IN Selector

XA-300

Troubleshooting guide

The following checklist will help you remedy the problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connections and operating procedures.

General

Problem

No sound.

The contents of the memory have been erased.

Indications do not appear in the display.

Tape playback

Problem

The sound is distorted.

Cause/Solution

•Cancel the ATT function (page 10).

• Set the fader control to the centre position for 2-speaker systems.

• Adjust the volume with (+).

• The power cord or battery has been disconnected.

• The RESET button was pressed. t Store again into the memory.

• Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning the connectors” (page 14) for details.

• The clock display disappears if you press (OFF) for 2 seconds.

t Press (OFF) again for 2 seconds to display the clock.

Cause/Solution

The tape head is contaminated. t Clean the head with a commercially available dry-type

cleaning cassette.

Radio reception

Problem

Preset tuning is not possible.

Automatic tuning is not possible.

The stations cannot be received. The sound is hampered by noises.

The “ST” indication flashes.

CD/MD playback

Problem

The sound skips.

Cause/Solution

• Store the correct frequency in the memory.

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

•The broadcast signal is too weak. t Use manual tuning.

•The local seek mode is set to ON. t Set the local seek mode to OFF (page 9).

Connect an power aerial control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car’s aerial booster. (When your car has built-in FM/AM aerial in the rear/side glass only.)

•Tune in the frequency accurately.

•The broadcast signal is too weak. t Set to monaural mode (page 9).

Cause/Solution

A dirty or defective disc.

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