Sony XR-CA370X, XR-CA370 User Manual

3-246-852-42 (1)

FM/MW/LW Cassette Car Stereo

Operating Instructions

Bedienungsanleitung

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

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XR-CA370X XR-CA370

 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

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

RDS

Overview of the RDS function ........................ 10

Displaying the station name ............................ 10

Retuning the same programme automatically

— Alternative Frequencies (AF) ................ 10

Listening to traffic announcements ................ 12

Presetting the RDS stations with the AF and

TA data ......................................................... 13

Locating a station by programme type .......... 13

Setting the clock automatically ....................... 14

With Optional EquipmentThis Unit Only

CD/MD Unit

Playing a CD or MD ......................................... 17

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play .............................................. 18

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play .............................................. 18

Other Functions

Adjusting the balance and fader ..................... 15

Attenuating the sound ..................................... 15

Changing the sound and display settings ..... 15

Setting the equalizer

— EQ3............................................................ 16

Additional Information

Maintenance ....................................................... 19

Removing the unit ............................................ 20

Specifications ..................................................... 21

Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 22

Location of controls

SOURCE

MODE

RELEASE

SEL

AF ATT

DISC

123456

Refer to the pages listed for details.

1 SOURCE (Radio/CD/MD) button

8, 9, 16, 17

2 MODE button

During radio reception:

Band select 8, 9

During CD/MD playback:

CD/MD unit select 17

3 Volume +/– button 7, 12, 15, 16 4 Z (eject) button 7, 8, 9, 17 5 Display window 6 m/M (fast winding)/DIR (tape

transport direction change) buttons 7, 8

7 SEEK button

Seek 9, 11, 14 Automatic Music Sensor 18 Manual search 18

8 DSPL (display mode change) button

7, 10, 17

9 EQ3 button 16 q; RELEASE (front panel release) button

6, 19

qa SEL (select) button 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 qs RESET button (located on the front side

of the unit behind the front panel) 6

DIR

SEEK

SHUF

REP

XR-CA370X/CA370

ATA

TAPTY

qd AF button 10, 11, 13 qf ATT (attenuate) button 15 qg Number buttons 14, 15, 17

During radio reception:

Preset number select 9, 11, 13

During CD/MD playback:

(1) DISC – 18 (2) DISC + 18 (3) REP 18 (4) SHUF 18

qh PTY (programme type)/ATA button

8, 14

qj TA button 12, 13 qk SENS/BTM button 8, 9, 13 ql 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.

BTM

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 memorized 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 24-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.

Tip

You can set the clock automatically with the RDS feature (page 14).

* 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 (PTY) (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, MW, and LW).

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 MW t LW

3 Press (SENS) (BTM) 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), up to 6 MW stations, and up to 6 LW stations 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.

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: retuning 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 to is not transmitting RDS data.

Retuning the same programme automatically

— Alternative Frequencies (AF)

The Alternative Frequencies (AF) function automatically selects and retunes 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 retune the station manually.

Frequencies change automatically.

98.5MHz

Station

1 Select an FM station (page 8).

96.0MHz

102.5MHz

Displaying the station name

The name of the current station lights up in the display.

Select an FM station (page 8).

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

Note

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

Changing the display item

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

Station Name* (Frequency) y Clock * When you tune in an FM station that transmits

RDS data, the station name appears.

Note

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

2 Press (AF) repeatedly until “AF-ON”

appears.

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 do not need to search for an alternative station, turn the AF function off by pressing (AF) repeatedly until “AF-OFF” appears.

Changing the display item

Each time you press (AF), the item changes as follows:

AF-ON y AF-OFF

Notes

• When “NO AF” and the station name flash

alternately, it means that 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 either side of (SEEK) while the station name is flashing (within 8 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 previously selected frequency.

Listening to a regional programme

The “REG-ON” (regional on) function 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-ON,” but if you want to turn off the function, do the following.

During radio reception, press (AF) for 2 seconds until “REG-OFF” appears.

Note that selecting “REG-OFF” might cause the unit to switch to another regional station within the same network.

Local link function (United Kingdom only)

The Local Link function lets you select other local stations in the area, even if they are not stored on your number buttons.

1 Press a number button that has a local

station stored on it.

2 Within 5 seconds, press the number

button of the local station again.

3 Repeat this procedure until the desired

local station is received.

To return to regional on, select “REG-ON.”

Note

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

Changing the display item

Each time you press (AF) for 2 seconds, the item changes as follows:

REG-ON y REG-OFF

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 if you are listening to other programme sources.

Press (TA) repeatedly until “TA-ON” appears.

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

Tip

If 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 5 seconds if the received

• station does not broadcast traffic announcements. Then, the unit starts searching for a station that broadcasts it.

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

Presetting the volume of traffic announcements

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

1 Press the volume button to adjust the

desired volume level.

2 Press (TA) for 2 seconds.

“TA” 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 automatically switch to it. If you are listening to a source other than the radio, the emergency announcements will be heard if you set AF or TA to ON. The unit will then automatically switch to these announcements no matter which source you are listening to at the time.

To cancel the current traffic announcement

Press (TA).

To cancel all traffic announcements, turn off the function by pressing (TA) until “TA-OFF” appears.

Presetting the RDS stations with the AF and TA data

When you preset 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 a 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 (page 8). 2 Press (AF) and/or (TA) to select “AF-ON”

and/or “TA-ON.”

Note that selecting “AF-OFF” or “TA-OFF” stores not only RDS stations, but also nonRDS stations.

3 Press (SENS) (BTM) until “BTM” flashes.

Presetting different settings for each preset station

1 Select an FM band, and tune in the

desired station.

2 Press (AF) and/or (TA) to select “AF-ON”

and/or “TA-ON.”

3 Press the desired number button until

“MEM” appears.

Repeat from step 1 to preset other stations.

Tip

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

Locating a station by programme type

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

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 Easy Listening EASY M Light Classical LIGHT M Classical CLASSICS Other Music Type OTHER M Weather WEATHER Finance FINANCE Children’s Programmes 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 cannot use this function in some countries where no PTY (Programme Type selection) data is available.

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1 Press (PTY) during FM reception.

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. If the TA function is ON, the unit starts searching for the next station.

2 Press (PTY) repeatedly until the desired

programme type appears.

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

Setting the clock automatically

The CT (Clock Time) data from the RDS transmission sets the clock automatically.

1 During radio reception, press (SEL) and

(2) simultaneously.

2 Press (2) repeatedly until “CT-ON”

appears.

The clock is set.

In 2 seconds the normal display automatically appears.

3 Press either side of (SEEK).

The unit starts searching for a station broadcasting the selected programme type. When the unit finds the programme, the programme type appears again for 5 seconds. “NO” and the programme type appear alternately for 5 seconds if the unit cannot find the programme type. It then returns to the previously selected station.

To cancel the CT function

Select “CT-OFF” in step 2.

Notes

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

• There might be a difference between the time set by the CT function and the actual time.

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 16).

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.

Changing the sound and display settings

The following items can be set:

•CT (Clock Time) (page 14).

•A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)* (page 17).

•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) + (2): CT (SEL) + (3): A.SCRL* (SEL) + (4): M.DSPL (SEL) + (6): BEEP

* When no CD or MD is playing, this item will

not appear.

Note

The displayed item will differ depending on the source.

2 Press (SEL) and the preset number

button repeatedly to select the desired setting (Example: ON or OFF).

To restore the previous volume level, press (ATT) again. “ATT-OFF” flashes momentarily.

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.

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.).

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).

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.

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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*1/Artist name*2 t Track name*3 t Clock

*1If 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.

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-DISCt SHUF-CHGR t SHUF-ALL* t SHUF-OFF

Shuffle Play starts.

* “SHUF-ALL” is only available when you

connect two or more optinal 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 87.5 – 108.0 MHz 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

69 dB (mono)

0.5 % (stereo),

0.3 % (mono)

MW/LW

Tuning range MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz

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

LW: 153 – 279 kHz

LW: 40 µV

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 (6 discs)

Power aerial relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal

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-T69

MD changer (6 discs)

MDX-66XLP

MG-MS System-up player

MGS-X1

Source selector

XA-C30

AUX-IN Selector

XA-300

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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.

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.

Cause/Solution

•Cancel the ATT function (page 15).

•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 19) 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.

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/MW/LW 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).

RDS

Problem

The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.

No traffic announcements.

PTY displays “NONE.”

Cause/Solution

The station is non-TP or has a weak signal. t Press (AF) or (TA) repeatedly until “AF-OFF” or “TA-OFF” appears.

•Activate “TA.”

•The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements

despite being TP. t Tune to another station.

The station does not specify the programme type.

CD/MD playback

Problem

The sound skips.

Cause/Solution

A dirty or defective disc.

Error displays (when an optional CD/MD unit is connected)

The following indications will flash for about 5 seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.

Display

NO MAG NO DISC

ERROR

BLANK RESET

NOT READY

HI TEMP

*1 When an error occurs during playback of a CD or MD, the disc number of the CD or MD does not appear

in the display.

The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display.

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

Cause

The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD/MD unit.

No disc is inserted in the CD/MD unit.

A CD is dirty or inserted upside

down.*

An MD does not play because of some

problem.* A CD/MD cannot play because of

some problem.

No tracks have been recorded on an

MD.* The CD/MD unit cannot be operated

because of some problem. The lid of the MD unit is open or MDs

are not inserted properly. The ambient temperature is more than

50°C.

Solution

Insert the disc magazine in the CD/ MD unit.

Insert discs in the CD/MD unit.

Clean or insert the CD correctly.

Insert another MD.

Insert another CD/MD.

Play an MD with tracks recorded on it.

Press the RESET button of the unit.

Close the lid or insert the MDs properly.

Wait until the temperature goes down below 50°C.

Willkommen! Sicherheitsmaßnahmen

Danke, dass Sie sich für dieses Autokassettenradio von Sony entschieden haben.

Ihnen stehen zusätzlich zur Kassettenwiedergabe und zum Radioempfang weitere Funktionen zur Verfügung, wenn Sie die Anlage um ein gesondert erhältliches CD/ MD-Gerät*1 erweitern. Bei diesem Gerät und auch, wenn Sie ein gesondert erhältliches CD-Gerät mit CD TEXTFunktion anschließen, erscheinen bei der Wiedergabe einer CD mit CD TEXT*2 die CD TEXT-Informationen im Display.

*1Sie können einen CD-Wechsler, einen MD-

Wechsler, einen CD-Player oder einen MD-Player an das Gerät anschließen.

Eine CD mit CD TEXT ist eine Audio-CD, die

Informationen wie den Namen der CD, den Namen des Interpreten und die Namen der Titel enthält. Diese Daten sind auf der CD aufgezeichnet.

•Wenn Sie Ihr Auto direkt in der Sonne geparkt haben und die Temperatur im Wageninneren sehr hoch ist, lassen Sie das Gerät zunächst etwas abkühlen, bevor Sie es benutzen.

•Wenn die Stromversorgung des Geräts unterbrochen ist, überprüfen Sie zunächst die Anschlüsse. Sind diese in Ordnung, überprüfen Sie die Sicherung.

•Wenn bei einem 2-Lautsprecher-System über diese Lautsprecher kein Ton ausgegeben wird, stellen Sie den Fader-Regler in die mittlere Position.

•Wenn die Kassette längere Zeit wiedergegeben wird, kann sie sich aufgrund des integrierten Endverstärkers erwärmen. Dabei handelt es sich jedoch nicht um eine Fehlfunktion.

Wenn Sie Fragen haben oder an Ihrem Gerät Probleme auftauchen, die in dieser Bedienungsanleitung nicht behandelt werden, wenden Sie sich bitte an Ihren Sony-Händler.

So vermeiden Sie eine Verringerung der Klangqualität

Ist neben der Autostereoanlage ein Getränkehalter angebracht, so achten Sie darauf, keine Säfte oder andere zuckerhaltige Getränke auf die Anlage zu verschütten. Zuckerrückstände in der Anlage oder auf den Kassettenbändern können die Wiedergabeköpfe verschmutzen, zu einer verringerten Klangqualität führen oder die Wiedergabe ganz unmöglich machen. Zuckerrückstände lassen sich auch mit Reinigungskassetten nicht von den Tonköpfen entfernen.

Umgang mit Kassetten

Pflege von Kassetten

•Berühren Sie nicht das Band in einer Kassette. Andernfalls lagern sich Schmutzoder Staubpartikel auf den Tonköpfen ab.

•Halten Sie Kassetten von Geräten mit eingebauten Magneten, zum Beispiel Lautsprechern und Verstärkern, fern. Andernfalls kann die Aufnahme auf dem Band gelöscht oder beschädigt werden.

•Setzen Sie Kassetten weder direktem Sonnenlicht noch großer Kälte oder Feuchtigkeit aus.

•Wenn das Band nicht gespannt ist, kann es sich im Gerät verfangen. Straffen Sie deshalb vor dem Einlegen einer Kassette das Band, indem Sie die Spule mit einem Stift oder einem ähnlichen Gegenstand drehen.

Nicht gespannt

•Beschädigte Kassetten und lose Aufkleber können beim Einlegen oder Auswerfen von Kassetten Probleme verursachen. Entfernen Sie lose Aufkleber oder tauschen Sie sie aus.

Kassetten mit einer Spieldauer von über 90 Minuten

Es empfiehlt sich, Kassetten mit einer Spieldauer von über 90 Minuten - wenn überhaupt - nur für langes, ununterbrochenes Wiedergeben zu verwenden. Das Band in diesen Kassetten ist sehr dünn und leicht zu überdehnen. Häufiges Starten und Stoppen kann bei diesen Bändern dazu führen, dass sie in den Kassettendeckmechanismus hineingezogen werden.

•Während der Wiedergabe der Kassette kann es vorkommen, dass der Ton verzerrt ist. Der Tonkopf des Kassettenrecorders sollte nach jeweils 50 Gebrauchsstunden gereinigt werden.

Inhalt

Anleitung für dieses Gerät

Lage und Funktion der Teile und

Bedienelemente ........................................................ 5

Vorbereitungen

Zurücksetzen des Geräts.................................... 6

Abnehmen der Frontplatte ................................ 6

Einstellen der Uhr ............................................... 7

Kassettendeck

Wiedergeben einer Kassette .............................. 7

Radioempfang während des Spulens einer

Kassette — Automatische Tuner-

Aktivierung (ATA) ......................................... 8

Radio

Automatisches Speichern von Radiosendern

— Speicherbelegungsautomatik

(BTM-Funktion) ............................................. 8

Speichern bestimmter Radiosender ................. 9

Einstellen gespeicherter Sender ........................ 9

RDS

Überblick über die RDS-Funktion .................. 10

Anzeigen des Sendernamens .......................... 10

Automatisches Neueinstellen eines Senders

— Alternativfrequenzen (AF-Funktion) ... 10

Empfangen von Verkehrsdurchsagen ............ 12

Speichern von RDS-Sendern mit AF- und

TA-Daten ....................................................... 13

Suchen eines Senders nach Programmtyp .... 13

Automatisches Einstellen der Uhr.................. 14

Weitere Funktionen

Einstellen von Balance und Fader .................. 15

Dämpfen des Tons ............................................ 15

Wechseln der Klang- und

Anzeigeeinstellungen .................................. 15

Einstellen des Equalizers

— EQ3............................................................ 16

Wenn zusätzliche Geräte angeschlossen sind

CD/MD-Gerät

Wiedergeben einer CD oder MD .................... 17

Wiederholtes Wiedergeben von Titeln

— Repeat Play .............................................. 18

Wiedergeben von Titeln in willkürlicher

Reihenfolge

— Shuffle Play .............................................. 18

Weitere Informationen

Wartung .............................................................. 19

Ausbauen des Geräts ........................................ 20

Technische Daten .............................................. 21

Störungsbehebung ............................................ 22

Lage und Funktion der Teile und Bedienelemente

SOURCE

MODE

RELEASE

SEL

AF ATT

DISC

123456

Näheres finden Sie auf den angegebenen Seiten.

1 Taste SOURCE (Radio/CD/MD)

8, 9, 16, 17

2 Taste MODE

Beim Radioempfang:

Frequenzbereichauswahl 8, 9

Bei der CD-/MD-Wiedergabe:

Auswahl des CD/MD-Geräts 17

3 Lautstärketaste +/– 7, 12, 15, 16 4 Taste Z (Auswerfen) 7, 8, 9, 17 5 Display 6 Tasten m/M (Spulen)/DIR (Ändern

der Bandtransportrichtung) 7, 8

7 Taste SEEK

Suchen 9, 11, 14 Automatischer Musiksensor 18 Manuelle Suche 18

8 Taste DSPL (Ändern des Anzeigemodus)

7, 10, 17

9 Taste EQ3 16 q; Taste RELEASE (Entriegelung der

Frontplatte) 6, 19

qa Taste SEL (Wählen) 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 qs Taste RESET (an der Gerätevorderseite,

unter der Frontplatte) 6

DIR

SEEK

SHUF

REP

XR-CA370X/CA370

ATA

TAPTY

qd Taste AF 10, 11, 13 qf Taste ATT (Dämpfen) 15 qg Zahlentasten 14, 15, 17

Beim Radioempfang:

Stationstasten 9, 11, 13

Bei der CD-/MD-Wiedergabe:

(1) DISC – 18 (2) DISC + 18 (3) REP 18 (4) SHUF 18

qh Taste PTY (Programmtyp)/ATA 8, 14 qj Taste TA 12, 13 qk Taste SENS/BTM 8, 9, 13 ql Taste OFF* 6

* Warnhinweis zur Installation des

Geräts in einem Auto mit Zündschloss ohne Zubehörposition ACC oder I

Drücken Sie am Gerät unbedingt 2 Sekunden lang (OFF), um die Uhrzeitanzeige auszuschalten, nachdem Sie den Motor ausgeschaltet haben.

Wenn Sie (OFF) nur kurz drücken, wird die Uhrzeitanzeige nicht ausgeschaltet und der Autobatterie wird Strom entzogen.

BTM

EQ3

DSPL

OFFSENS

Vorbereitungen

Zurücksetzen des Geräts

Bevor Sie das Gerät zum ersten Mal benutzen oder wenn Sie die Autobatterie ausgetauscht oder die Verbindungen geändert haben, müssen Sie das Gerät zurücksetzen. Nehmen Sie die Frontplatte ab und drücken Sie die Taste RESET mit einem spitzen Gegenstand, wie z. B. einem Kugelschreiber.

Taste RESET

Hinweis

Wenn Sie die Taste RESET drücken, werden die eingestellte Uhrzeit und einige weitere gespeicherte Einstellungen gelöscht.

Abnehmen der Frontplatte

Um einem Diebstahl des Geräts vorzubeugen, kann die Frontplatte abgenommen werden.

1 Drücken Sie (OFF). 2 Drücken Sie (RELEASE), schieben Sie die

Frontplatte dann ein wenig nach links und ziehen Sie sie auf sich zu heraus.

(OFF)

Anbringen der Frontplatte

Bringen Sie Teil A der Frontplatte wie auf der Abbildung zu sehen an Teil B des Geräts an und drücken Sie das linke Ende der Frontplatte an, bis diese mit einem Klicken einrastet.

Hinweise

• Achten Sie beim Anbringen der Frontplatte darauf, dass sie richtigherum ausgerichtet ist. Die Frontplatte kann nicht andersherum angebracht werden.

• Drücken Sie die Frontplatte beim Anbringen nicht zu stark gegen das Gerät.

• Drücken Sie nicht zu stark auf das Display an der Vorderseite der Frontplatte.

• Schützen Sie die Frontplatte vor direktem Sonnenlicht, vor Wärmequellen wie Warmluftauslässen und vor Feuchtigkeit. Lassen Sie sie nie auf dem Armaturenbrett eines Autos liegen, das in direktem Sonnenlicht geparkt ist, oder an einem anderen Ort, an dem die Temperatur stark ansteigen kann.

Warnton

Wenn Sie die Zündung des Wagens ausschalten, ohne die Frontplatte abzunehmen, ertönt einige Sekunden lang ein Signalton. Wenn Sie einen gesondert erhältlichen Endverstärker anschließen und den integrierten Verstärker nicht benutzen, wird der Signalton deaktiviert.

(RELEASE)

Hinweise

• Lassen Sie die Frontplatte nicht fallen, wenn Sie sie vom Gerät abnehmen.

• Wenn Sie die Frontplatte bei eingeschaltetem Gerät abnehmen, schaltet sich das Gerät automatisch aus, um eine Beschädigung der Lautsprecher zu vermeiden.

• Bewahren Sie die Frontplatte im mitgelieferten Behälter auf, wenn Sie sie bei sich tragen.

Einstellen der Uhr

Die Uhr zeigt die Zeit digital im 24-StundenFormat an.

Kassettendeck

Beispiel: Einstellen der Uhr auf 10:08

1 Drücken Sie (DSPL) 2 Sekunden lang.

Die Stundenanzeige blinkt.

1 Stellen Sie mit einer der Seiten der

Lautstärketaste die Stunden ein.

vorwärts

rückwärts

2 Drücken Sie (SEL).

Die Minutenanzeige blinkt.

3 Stellen Sie mit einer der Seiten der

Lautstärketaste die Minuten ein.

vorwärts

rückwärts

2 Drücken Sie (DSPL).

Die Uhr beginnt zu laufen.

Wenn Sie die Uhreinstellung vorgenommen haben, erscheint im Display wieder die Anzeige für den normalen Wiedergabemodus.

Tipp

Mithilfe der RDS-Funktion können Sie die Uhr auch automatisch einstellen lassen (Seite 14).

Wiedergeben einer Kassette

Legen Sie eine Kassette ein.

Die Wiedergabe beginnt automatisch.

Die nach oben weisende Seite wird wiedergegeben.

Die nach unten weisende Seite wird wiedergegeben.

Tipp

Mit m und M können Sie die Bandrichtung wechseln.

So stoppen Sie die Wiedergabe und lassen die Kassette auswerfen

Drücken Sie Z.

Spulen einer Kassette

Drücken Sie während der Wiedergabe m oder M.

Richtungsanzeige

FWD

REV

* Die Anzeige blinkt, während die Kassette

gespult wird.

Wenn Sie die Wiedergabe während des Vorwärts- oder Zurückspulens starten wollen, drücken Sie die jeweils andere Taste zum Spulen so weit, bis die gedrückte Taste herausspringt.

Vorwärts-

spulen

Zurückspulen

Radioempfang während des Spulens einer Kassette

— Automatische Tuner-Aktivierung (ATA)

Beim Vorwärts- oder Zurückspulen mit der Taste m oder M schaltet sich das Radio automatisch ein.

Drücken Sie während der Wiedergabe (PTY) (ATA) so oft, bis „ATA-ON“ im Display erscheint.

ATA-ON y ATA-OFF

Der ATA-Modus beginnt.

Wenn Sie wieder in den normalen Wiedergabemodus schalten möchten, wählen Sie „ATA-OFF”.

Radio

Automatisches Speichern von Radiosendern

— Speicherbelegungsautomatik (BTM-Funktion)

Das Gerät wählt die Sender mit den stärksten Signalen aus und speichert diese in der Reihenfolge ihrer Frequenzen. In jedem Frequenzbereich (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW und LW) können Sie bis zu 6 Sender speichern.

ACHTUNG - UNFALLGEFAHR!

Wenn Sie während der Fahrt Sender einstellen wollen, benutzen Sie, um Unfälle zu vermeiden, bitte die BTM-Funktion.

1 Drücken Sie mehrmals (SOURCE), um das

Radio auszuwählen.

Falls gerade eine Kassette wiedergegeben wird, lassen Sie diese mit Z auswerfen. Mit jedem Tastendruck auf (SOURCE) wechselt die Tonquelle folgendermaßen:

Radio t CD* t MD*

* Wenn kein Zusatzgerät angeschlossen ist,

erscheint auch die entsprechende Anzeige nicht.

2 Drücken Sie mehrmals (MODE), um den

gewünschten Frequenzbereich einzustellen.

Mit jedem Tastendruck auf (MODE) wechselt der Frequenzbereich folgendermaßen:

FM1 t FM2 t FM3 t MW t LW

3 Drücken Sie (SENS) (BTM) 2 Sekunden

lang.

Das Gerät speichert die Sender in der Reihenfolge ihrer Frequenzen auf den Zahlentasten. Ein Signalton ist zu hören, und die Einstellung wird gespeichert.

Hinweise

• Sender, die nicht in guter Qualität zu empfangen sind (zu schwache Signale), werden nicht gespeichert. Wenn nur wenige Sender in guter Qualität zu empfangen sind, bleiben auf einigen Zahlentasten die vorher gespeicherten Sender erhalten.

• Wird im Display eine Zahl angezeigt, beginnt das Gerät beim Speichern von Sendern mit der angezeigten Nummer.

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