a DSO button 18
b SOURCE (Power on/Radio/Tape/CD*1/
MD*
1
) button
T o select the source.
c LIST button 12, 13, 21 , 22
d Receptor for the card remote
commander
e Display window
f Z (eject) button (located on the front sid e
of the unit, behind the front panel) 10
g OPEN button 8, 10
h EQ3 button 17
i MODE (o) button
To change operat ion.
j Volume control dial/Select button
Rotate to:
– Adjust the volume.
– Adjust settings.
Press to:
– Select it ems.
k DSPL (dis play mode c hange) but ton
9, 13, 16, 19, 21
l SENS/MTL button 10, 11, 12
m BTM button 11
n RESET button (located on the front side of
the unit, behind the front panel) 8
o Number buttons 16
Tape:
(3): REP 10
(5): BL SKIP 10
(6): ATA 10
Radio:
To store stations/receive store d stations.
1
CD*
/MD*1:
(3): REP 20
(4): SHUF 20
p Frequency select switch (located on the
bottom of the unit)
See “Frequency select switch” in the
Installation/Connections manual.
q OFF (Stop/Power off) button*
2
8, 10,
18
*1 XR-F5100 only
Warning when installing in a car without
*2
an ACC (accessory) position on the
ignition switch
After turning off the ignition, be sure to press
and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display
disappears.
Otherwise, the display does not turn off and this
causes battery drain.
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D
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DSO
SEEKSEEK
EQ3
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(DISC/PRESET)
(+): to select upwards
Card remote commander RM-X115
(XR-F5100)
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SENS
DSPLMODE
+
PRESET
SOURCE
–
SEEK
PRESET
–
+
VOL
SEEK
ATTOFF
+
–
(SEEK)
(–): to select
leftwards/
.
S
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(DISC/PRESET)
(–): to select downwards
(SEEK)
(+): to select
SEEK
rightwards/
>
r DISC (ALBUM)/PRESET buttons (+/–)
To receive preset stations/change the disc*
skip albums*
XR-F5100 only
*1 When an optional CD/MD unit is connected.
*2 Av ailable only when an optional CD unit with the
MP3 file control function is connected, and MP3
file is played.
2
.
s SEEK buttons (–/+)
To skip tracks/fast-forward, reverse a track/
tune in stations automatically, find a station
manually/select a setting.
The correspondin g buttons of th e ca rd
remote commander control the same
functions as those on this unit.
a DSPL button
b SOURCE button
c SEEK (–/+) buttons
1
,
d OFF button
e VOL (+/–) buttons
f MODE button
g PRESET (DISC/ALBUM) (+/–) buttons
h ATT button
Note
If the display disappears by pressing (OFF), it cannot
be operated with the card remote commander unless
(SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a cassette tape is
inserted to activate the unit first.
Tip
For details on how to replace the battery, see
“Replacing the lithium battery” on page 23.
The corresponding buttons of the card
remote commander control the same
functions as those on this unit.
a DSPL button
b MENU button*
c SOURCE button
d SEEK (–/+) buttons
e SOUND button
f OFF button
g VOL (+/–) buttons
h MODE button
i LIST button
j DISC/PRESET (+/–) buttons
k ENTER button*
l ATT button
* Not available for this unit
Note
If the display disappears by pressing (OFF), it cannot
be operated with the card remote commander unless
(SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a cassette tape is
inserted to activate the unit first.
Tip
For details on how to replace the battery, see
“Replacing the lithiu m batte ry” on page 23.
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Precautions
Notes on Cassettes
• If your car was pa rked in direct sunlight, allow
the unit to cool off before operating it.
• If no power is being suppli ed to the unit, check
the connections first. If everything is in order,
check the fuse.
• If no sound comes from the speakers of a 2speaker system, set the fader control to the
centre position.
• When a tape is pl ayed back for a lon g period,
the cassette may become warm because of the
built-in power amplifier. However , th is is not a
sign of malfunction.
If you have any questions or pr obl ems
concerning your unit that are not covered in this
manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
To maintain high sound quality
Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks
onto the unit or tapes.
Cassette care
• Do not touch the ta pe s urface of a cassette, as
any dirt or dust will contaminate the head s.
• Keep cassettes away fr om equipment wi t h
built-in mag ne t s su ch as speakers and
amplifiers, as erasure or distortion on the
recorded tape co ul d occur.
• Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight,
extremely cold temperatures, or moisture .
• Slack in the tape m ay 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 ca ss et tes and loose labels can cause
problems when ins erting or ejecting tap es .
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.
The use of cassettes longer than 90 minutes
is not recommended except for long
continuous pla y
The tape used for these cassettes is very thin and
tends to stretch easily.
Frequent playi ng and stopping of thes e ta pes
may cause them to become entangled in the
cassette deck me ch anism.
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Getting Started
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
protect the unit fr om being stolen.
Resetting the unit
Before operating the unit for the first time, or
after replacing the car battery or chan gi ng the
connections, you must reset the unit.
Remove the front panel and pres s the RESET
button with a pointed o bject, such as a ball point
pen.
RESET button
Note
Pressing the RESET button will er ase the clock setting
and some stored contents.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position withou t removing the front panel, t he
caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.
If you connect an optional amplifier and do not
use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be
deactivated.
1 Press (OFF)*.
Tape playback or radio reception stops (the
key illumination and displ ay r em ain on).
* If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on
the ignition switch, be sure to turn the unit off by
pressing (OFF) until the display disappears to
avoid car battery drain.
2 Press (OPEN), then slide the front
panel to the right, and gently pull out
the left end o f the front pa n e l.
1
2
Notes
• 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.
• Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front
panel and its display window.
• Do not subject the front panel to heat/high
temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a parked
car or on a dashboard/rear tray.
Tip
When carrying the front panel with you, use the
supplied front panel case.
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Attaching the front panel
Place hole A of the fr ont panel onto the spindle
B on the unit, then lightly push the left side in.
Press (SOURCE) on the unit (or insert a
cassette) to operate the unit.
x
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.
The hour indication flashes.
1 Rotate the volume control dial to set
the hour.
2 Press the sel ect button.
The minute indication flashes.
3 Rotate the volume control dial to set
the minute.
2 Press (DSPL).
The clock starts. After the clock setting is
complete, the display returns to normal play
mode.
Note
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
panel.
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Cassette Player
Listening to a tape
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.
1 Press (OPEN) and inse rt a cassette.
Playback starts automatically.
2 Close the fron t p anel.
If a cassett e is alre ady ins erted, p ress (SOURCE)
repeatedly unti l “FWD” or “REV” ap pears to
start play back.
• A TA (Automatic Tuner Acti v ation) tu rns on the
tuner automatically when fast-windin g the tape.
• MTL (Metal) le t s you play a metal or CrO
tape.
During tape playback, press the
desired function button repeatedly
until “ON” in the display appears.
Function buttons
(3): REP
(5): BL SKIP
(6): ATA
(SENS): MTL
Example: ATA function
ATA function starts.
2
ToPress
Change the tape’s
playback direction
Stop playba ck(OFF)
Eject the cassette(OPEN) then Z
Skip tracks
–Automatic
Music Sensor
Fast-forward/
reverse
–Manual Search
(MODE) (o)
(SEEK) (./>)
[once for each tr ack]
(SEEK) (m/M)
[hold to desired po int]
10
To return to normal play mode, select “OFF.”
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Radio
The unit can store up to 6 st at ions per band
(FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, SW1 and SW2).
Caution
When tuning in statio ns w hile driving, use Best
Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
Storing stations
automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
The unit selects the stations with the st rongest
signals within the selected band, and stores them
in the order of their fre q uency.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
the radio.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press (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
• If only a few stations can be received due to weak
signals, some number buttons will retain their former
settings.
• When a number is indicated in the display, the unit
starts storing stations from the one currently
displayed.
Receiving the stored stations
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
the radio.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press the number button ((1) to (6))
on which the desired station is stored.
If preset tuning does not work
— Automatic tuning/Local Seek Mode
Automatic tuning:
Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to
search for the station.
Scanning stops wh e n th e unit receives a
station. Re peat the operation until the desired
station is receiv ed.
Local Seek Mode:
If the automatic tuning stops too
frequently, press (SENS) repeatedly
until “LOCAL-ON” appears.
Only the stations with relatively strong
signals will be tuned in.
To cancel the local seek mode, pres s ( SENS)
twice when receiving FM.
Note
When receiving MW or SW, to cancel the local seek
mode, press (SENS) (“LOCAL-OFF” appears).
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want to
listen to, press and hold (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to
locate the approximate frequency, then press
(SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) repeatedly to fine adjust to
the desired frequency (manual tuni n g) .
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If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
During radio reception, press (SENS)
repeatedly until “MONO-ON” appears.
The sound improves, but bec om es monaural
(“ST” disappears).
Storing station names
— Station Memo
Yo u can assign a name to ea ch radio station and
store it in memory . The name of the station
currently tuned in appears in the display. Y ou can
assign a name u si ng up to 8 characters for a
station.
Storing the station names
To return to normal radio recept ion mode, press
(SENS) (“MONO-OFF” appears).
Tip
If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to
“OFF” (page 18).
Storing only the desired
stations
You can manually preset th e desired stations on
any chosen number button.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
the radio.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to tune
in the station that you want to store.
4 Press the desired number button ((1)
to (6)) for 2 seconds 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.
1 Tu ne in a st at io n whos e nam e you
want to store.
2 Press (LIST) for 2 second s.
3 Enter the characters.
1Press the volume control dial to
select the desired character.
A y B y C ... y 0 y 1 y 2 ...
y + y – y
*(blank space)
2Press the se lect button after
locating the desired charac te r.
The next characte r flashes.
3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the
entire name.
... y * y A
*
4 To return to normal radio reception
mode, press (LIST) for 2 seconds.
Tip
Simply overwrite or enter “ ” to correct or erase a
character.
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Erasing the station name
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
the radio.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press (LIST) for 2 seconds.
4 Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds.
The stored names will appear.
5 Press the volume control dial to select
the station name you want to erase.
6 Press the select button for 2 seconds.
The name is eras ed.
Repeat ste ps 5 and 6 if you want to er ase
other names.
7 Press (LIST) for 2 seconds.
The unit returns to n or m al radio reception
mode.
Note
If you have already erased all of the station names,
“NO DATA” appears in step 6.
Tuning in a station through
a list
— List-up
1 During radio reception, press
(LIST).
The frequency appea rs in the display.
2 Press (LIST) repeatedly until you find
the desired station.
3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to tune
in the desired station.
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Other Functions
You can also control the unit (and optional CD/
MD units*) with a rotary comm ander
(optional).
* XR-F5100 only
By rotating the control
SEEK/AMS
control
Using the rotary commander
First, attach the appropriate label depending on
how you want to mount the rotary commander.
The rotary commander works by pressing
buttons and/or rotatin g con tro ls.
SEL
MODE
DSPL
By pressing buttons
(SEL)
(SOURCE)
Rotate the VOL control
to adjust the volume.
PressTo
(SOURCE)Change the source
(MODE)Change operatio n
(ATT)Attenuate the sound
2
(OFF)*
(SEL)Adjust and select
(DSPL)Change the display item
DSPL
MODE
SEL
(ATT)
(MODE)
(DSPL)
(Radio/Tape/CD*
(OFF)
1
/MD*1)/
Power on
(Radio band/Tape playback
direction/CD unit*
1
unit*
)
1
/MD
Stop playback or radio
reception/Power off
Rotate and release to:
– Locate the beginning of tracks on the tape.
– Tune in stations automatically.
– Skip tracks on the disc*
1
.
Rotate, hold, and release to:
– Fast-wind the tape.
– Find a station manually.
– Fast-forward/reverse a t ra ck*
Tip
To start playback while fast-winding the tape, press
(MODE).
By pushing in and rotating the control
PRESET/DISC
control
OFF
Push in and rotate the control to:
– Receive pres et st ations.
– Change di scs during CD (MD) pl ayback*
During playback of a CD containing MP3
3
files*
Push in and repeat rotating quickly to:
– Change discs one by one .
Push in, then rotate and hold to:
– Change albums*3.
*1 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is
connected (XR-F5100 only) .
*2 If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the
ignition key switch, after turning off the ignition, be
sure to press and hold (OFF) until the display
disappears.
*3 Available only when an optional CD unit with the
MP3 file control function is connected, and MP3 file
is played (XR-F5100 only).
1
.
1
.
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Changing the operative direction
The operative direction of controls is factory-se t
as shown below.
To increase
To decrease
If you need to mount the rotary commander on
the right hand side of the steering column, you
can rev erse the operative direction.
Press (SEL) for 2 seconds while
pushing the VOL control.
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
You can adjust the balance, fader, low pass filter
and subwoofer volume.
1 Press the select button repeatedly
until “BAL,” “FAD,” “LPF” or “SUB”
appears.
Each time you press the select button, the
item changes as follows:
1
LOW*
tMID*1 tHI*1 t
BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear) t
LPF (low pass filter)*
SUB (subwoofer volume)*
*1 When EQ3 is activated (page 17).
*2 When “SUB” is selected (page 16).
*3 The cut off frequency is adjustable to 78 Hz,
125 Hz or OFF.
*4 The volume level is adjustable between –10
and +10 steps. (Below –10, “ATT” is displayed.)
2*3
t
2*4
2 Rotate the volume control dial to
adjust the selected item .
Note
Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item.
Quickly attenuating the
sound
(With the rota ry commander or t he card
remote commander)
Press (ATT).
After “ATT-ON” momentarily appears,
“ATT” appears in the displa y.
To restore the previous volume leve l, press
(ATT) again.
Tip
When the interface cable of a car telephone is
connected to the ATT lead, the unit decreases the
volume automatically when a telephone call comes in
(Telephone ATT function).
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Changing the sound and
display settings
The following items can be set:
• REAR/SUB*
REAR or SUB.
– Select “REAR” to output to a power amplifier .
– Select “SUB ” t o output to a subwoofer.
• A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)*
• M.DSPL (Motion Display) — to turn the
motion display on or off.
– Select “ON” to activate the motion display
(the moving pattern a ppears in the display ).
– Select “OFF” to deactiv ate the moti on disp lay.
•DEMO*
on or off.
– Select “ON” to activate the demonstration
display (The demo nstration starts about 10
seconds after the unit is turned off).
– Select “OFF ” t o deactivate the
demonstration display.
•BEEP*
• DIM — to change th e brightness of the display.
– Select “ON” to dim the display.
– Select “OFF” to deactivate the Dimmer.
1
— to switch the audi o output
2
(page 19).
1
— to turn the demonstration display
3
— to turn the beeps on or off.
Switching the REAR/SUB*
1
Press the select button and then r otate
the volume control dial.
After 3 seconds, the display returns to normal
play mode.
Selecting the desired item
Press the select button and the
desired button simultaneously.
After the mode setting is complete, the display
returns to normal play mode.
To cancel the item, press the select button and the
desired button simultaneously again .
*1 When the unit is turned off.
*2 When an optional CD/MD unit is connected and
played (XR-F5100 only).
*3 The beep sound is output only when the built-in
amplifier is used.
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Setting the equalizer (EQ3)
Yo u can select an equal iz er curve for 7 music
types (XPLOD, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, NEW
AGE, ROCK, CUSTOM and OFF (equalizer
OFF)).
Yo u can store a different equal iz er set t in g f or
each source.
Selecting the equalizer curve
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source
(Radio , Tape, C D* or MD*).
2 Press (EQ3) repeatedly to select the
desired equalizer cur ve.
Each time you pr ess (EQ3), the item
changes.
To cancel the equalizing effect, select “O FF.”
Adjusting the equalizer curve
You can store and adjust the equalizer s e t tings
for different tone ranges.
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source
(Radio, Tape, CD* or MD*).
2 Press (EQ3) repeatedly to select the
desired equalizer curve.
3 Adjusting the equalizer curve.
1 Press the sel ect button repeatedly
to select the desired tone rang e.
Each time you press the select button, the
tone range changes.
LOW t MID t HI (t BAL t FAD t
LPF t SUB)
2 Rotate the volume control dial to
adjust to the desired volume level.
The volume l evel 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 fac to ry-set equalizer curve,
press the select button for 2 seconds.
* XR-F5100 only
Note
When EQ3 is set to “OFF,” you cannot adjust the
equalizer curve settings.
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Setting the Dynamic
Soundstage Organizer (DSO)
If your speakers are i nstalled into the lower p ar t
of the doors, the so und will come from below
and may not be clear.
The DSO (Dynami c Soundstage Organizer)
function creates a more ambient sound as if there
were speakers above th e dashboard (virt ual
speakers).
You can store the DSO se tt i ng for each source.
DSO mode and image of virtual speakers
*3
*2
*1
*4
*1 DSO-1
*2 DSO-2
*3 DSO-3
*4 DSO-OFF
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source
(Radio, Ta pe , CD* or MD *).
2 Press (DSO) repeatedly until the
desired DSO setting appears.
Each time you press (DSO), the DSO setting
changes.
To cancel the DSO function, select “D SOOFF.” After 3 seconds, the display return s to
normal play mode.
* XR-F5100 only
Notes
• Depending on the type of car interior or type of
music, DSO may not have a desirable effect.
• If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to
“OFF.”
*3
*2
*1
*4
CD/MD Unit (optional)
(XR-F5100)
This unit can control external CD/MD units
(optional).
If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD
TEXT function and th e CU STOM FILE
functio n, the CD TEXT information will appear
in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc.
If you connect MP3 pla yable CD units (eg. MP3
CD changer), yo u can play MP3 files;
compressed audio files with quality sound.
Playing a CD or MD
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“CD” or “MD (MS*
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the
desired unit appears.
Playback starts.
ToPress
Stop playback(OFF)
Skip tracks
–Automatic
Music Sensor
Fast-forward/
reverse
–Manual Search
Skip discs
–Disc selection
Skip albums*
–Album selection
When the last file on the disc is over
The file number indica t ion returns to “1,” and
playback restarts from the first file of the disc.
*1 MS: MG Memor y Stick System-up Player MGS-X1
*2 Available only when an optional CD unit with the
MP3 file control function is connected, and MP3 file
is played.
2
1
).”
(SEEK) (./>)
[once for each track]
(SEEK) (m/M)
[hold to desire d point]
(DISC/PRESET) (+/–)
[once for each disc ]
(DISC/PRESET) (+/–)
[hold to desire d point]
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Cautions when connecting MGS-X1 and MD unit(s)
This unit recognizes MGS-X1 as an MD unit.
• When you want to play MGS-X1, press (SOURCE) to
select “MS” or “MD.” When “MS” appears in the
source display, MGS-X1 starts to play. When “MD”
appears in the source display, press (MODE) to
select “MS,” to start playback.
• When you want to pla y an MD u ni t, pr ess (SOURCE)
to select “MD” or “MS.” If your desired MD unit
appears in the source display, it starts to play . If “MS”
or another MD unit appears in the source display,
press (MODE) to select your desired MD unit, to
start playback.
Notes when connecting MP3 playable CD unit(s)
• If a disc with no MP3 files (tracks) is inserted, “NO
MUSIC” appears in the display and playback of the
next disc starts.
• Before playing a track, this unit reads all track and
album information on the disc. Depending on the
track structure, it may take more than a minute
before playback begins. During this time, “READ” is
displayed. Play will automatically start when reading
is complete.
Note
With an optional unit connected, playback of the same
source will continue on to the optional CD/MD unit.
Display items
When the disc/album/track changes, any
prerecorde d tit le*
automatically displayed. (If the A.SCRL (Auto
Scroll) function is set to “ON,” names exceeding
8 characters will be scrolled (page16).)
Source
Displayable items
• Disc
number/Track number/Elapsed
playing time
• Disc name*
• Album (folder) name*
• T ra ck (file) name*1*
• ID3 tag*
• Clock
ToPress
Switch display item (DSPL)
*1 When pressing (DSPL), “NO NAME” indicates that
there is no Disc Memo (page 21) or no prerecorded
name to display.
*2 Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.
*3 Only for MP3 files.
Only track name/artist name/album name in ID3
tag is displayed.
When pressing (DSPL), “NO ID3” indicates that
there is no ID3 tag to display.
Notes
• Some charac ters cannot be displayed. Characters
and signs which cannot be displayed appear as “ *.”
• For some CD TEXT discs or ID3 tags with very
many characters, information may not scroll.
• This unit cannot display the artist name for each
track of a CD TEXT disc.
Tips
• When the A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) function is set to
“OFF” and the disc/album/track is changed, the disc/
album/track name or ID3 tag does not scroll.
• When an MP3 file is played and the album is
changed, the new album number is displayed.
1
of the new di sc/al b um/tra ck is
1
/Artist name*
3
2
3
3
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Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play
You can select:
• REP-TRACK — to repe at the current track.
•REP-ALBM*
current album.
•REP-DISC*
current disc.
*1 Available only when an optional CD unit with the
MP3 file control function is connected, and MP3 file
is played.
*2 Available only when one or more optional CD/MD
units are connected.
During playback, press (3) (REP)
repeatedly until the desired se ttin g
appears in the display.
Repeat Play starts.
To return to normal play mode, select
“REP-OFF.”
1
— to repeat the tracks in the
2
— to repeat the tracks in the
Playing tracks in random
order
— Shuffle Play
Yo u ca n select:
• SHUF-ALBM*
current album in random order.
• SHUF-DISC — to pl ay the t rack s in t he curr ent
disc in random order.
• SHUF-CHGR*
current optional CD (MD) changer in random
order.
• SHUF-ALL*
connected CD (MD ) uni ts in random order.
*1 Available only when an optional CD unit with the
MP3 file control function is connected, and MP3 file
is played.
*2 Available only when one or more optional CD (MD)
changers are connected.
*3 Available only when two or more optional CD (MD)
units are connected.
During playback, press (4) (SHUF)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the display.
Shuffle Play starts.
To return to normal play mode, select
“SHUF-OFF.”
Note
“SHUF-ALL” will not shuffle tracks between CD units
and MD units.
1
— to play the tracks in the
2
— to play the tracks in the
3
— to play a ll the tra ck s in all
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Labelling a CD
— Disc Memo (When connecting a CD unit
with the CUSTOM FILE function)
Yo u can label each disc wit h a custom name
(Disc Memo). You can enter up to 8 characters
for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate the
disc by name (page 22).
1 Start playing the disc you want to label
in a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE
function.
2 Press (LIST) for 2 seconds.
The unit will repe at the disc during the
labelling proced ure.
3 Enter the characters.
1 Rotate the volume control dial to
select the desired characte r.
A y B y C ... y 0 y 1 y 2 ...
y + y – y
* (blank space )
2 Press the sel ect button after
locating the desired character.
The next character flashes.
... y * y A
*
Viewing the Disc Memo
As a display item, the Disc Memo always takes
priority over any origin al CD TEXT information.
ToPress
View(DSPL) during CD/C D
Tip
Other items can be displayed (page 19).
TEXT disc playback
Erasing the Disc Memo
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“CD.”
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
CD unit storing the Disc Memo.
3 Press (LIST) for 2 seconds.
4 Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds.
The stored names w i l l a ppear.
5 Rotate the volume control dial to
select the disc name you want to
erase.
6 Press the sel ect butto n for 2 seconds.
The name is erased.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you wa nt to era se
other names.
7 Press (LIST) for 2 seconds.
The unit returns to norma l play mode.
Notes
• When the Disc Memo for a CD TEXT disc is erased,
the original CD TEXT information is displayed.
• If you cannot find the Disc Memo you want to erase,
try selecting a different CD unit in step 2.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the
entire name.
4 To return to normal play mode, press
(LIST) for 2 secon ds.
Tips
• Simply overwrite or enter “ ” to correct or erase a
character.
• You can label CDs on a unit without the CUSTOM
FILE function if that unit is connected along with a
CD unit that has the function. The Disc Memo will be
stored in the memory of the CD unit with the
CUSTOM FILE function.
Note
REP-TRACK/SHUF play is suspended until the name
edit is complete.
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Locating a disc by name
— List-up (When connecting a CD unit with
the CD TEXT/CUSTOM FILE function, or an MD
unit)
Y ou can use this function for discs that have been
assigned custom names*
2
discs*
.
*1 Locating a disc by its custom name: when you
assign a name for a CD (page 21) or an MD.
*2 Locating discs by the CD TEXT information: when
you play a CD TEXT disc on a CD unit with the CD
TEXT function.
1 During playback, press (LIST).
The name assigned to the current disc appears
in the display.
2 Press (LIST) repeate dly until you find
the desired disc.
3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to play
the disc.
Notes
• Once a disc name has been displayed for 5
seconds, the display goes back to its normal
playback mode.
• If there are no discs in the magazine, “NO DISC”
appears in the display.
• If a disc has not been assigned a custom file, “NO
NAME” appears in the display.
• The information appears only in upper case. There
are also some letters which cannot be displayed.
1
or for CD TEX T
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 su ch a case, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Fuse (10 A)
Warning
Never use a fuse with an am perage rating
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this
could damage the uni t.
Cleaning the connectors
The unit may not function properly if the
connectors betw een the unit and the fr ont panel
are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the
front panel (pa ge 8) and clean the connec t ors
with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not
apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors
may be damaged.
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Main unit
Back of the front panel
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Notes
• For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the
connectors, and remove the key from the ignition
switch.
• Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers
or with any metal device.
Replacing the lithium battery
Under normal conditions, battery will last
approximately 1 year. (The service life may be
shorter, depending on the co ndi tions of use.)
When the batt ery bec omes wea k, th e rang e of the
card remote commander becomes shorter.
Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium
battery. Use of any other battery may p resent a
risk of fire or explosion.
x
+ side up
Removing the unit
1 Remove the protection collar.
1 Detac h the front panel (page 8).
2 Engage the rel ease keys together
with the protection collar.
Orient the release
key correctly.
3 Pull out the rele ase keys to remove
the protection collar.
2 Remove the unit.
1 Insert both release keys together
until t hey click.
Notes on lithium battery
• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of
children. Should the battery be swallowed,
immediately consult a doctor .
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a
good contact .
• Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.
• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.
Face the hook
inwards.
2 Pull the release keys t o unseat the
unit.
3 Slide the unit out of the mounting.
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Specifications
Cassette Player section
Tape track4-track 2-channel stereo
Wow a nd flutter0.08 % (WRMS)
Frequency response30 – 18,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio
Cassette type
TYPE II, IV61 dB
TYPE I58 dB
Tuner section
FM
Tuning rangeFM tuning interval:
Aerial terminalExternal aerial connector
Intermediate frequency10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Usable sensitivity9 dBf
Selectivity75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio67 dB (stereo),
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
Separation35 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response30 – 15,000 Hz
This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier
or an equalizer which is Sony BUS system compatible.
Design and specifications are subject to chan ge
without notice.
(rear/sub switchable)
Power aerial relay control
terminal
Power amplifier control
terminal
terminal
Remote controller input
terminal
BUS control input ter minal
(XR-F5100)
BUS audio input terminal
(XR-F5100)
Aerial input termi nal
±10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD)
Mid:
±10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD)
High:
±10 dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD)
(negativ e eart h )
(w/h/d)
(w/h/d)
RM-X115 (XR-F5100)
Parts for installation and
connections (1 set)
Front panel case (1)
RM-X114 (XR-F5005)
Rotary commander
RM-X4S
BUS cable (supplied with
an RCA pin cord)
RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)
(XR-F5100)
CD changer (6 discs)
CDX-T70MX
MD changer (6 discs)
MDX-66XLP
DVD changer
DVX-100S
Source selector
XA-C30
AUX-IN Selector
XA-300
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Troubleshooting
The following checklist will help you remedy
problems you may encounter with your un it.
Before going t hrough the checklist below, check
the connection and operating procedures.
General
No sound.
• Rotate the volume control dia l to adjust the
volume.
• Cancel the ATT function.
• Set the fader control to the centre posi tion for
a 2-speaker system.
XR-F5100
• You tried to play back MP3 files with an
optional CD unit which is incompatible with
MP3.
t Play back with a Sony MP3 compatible
CD unit, such as the CD X - 757MX.
The contents of the memory have been
erased.
• The RESET button has been pressed.
t Store again into the memory.
• The power lead or battery has been
disconnected.
• The power connecting lead is not connected
properly.
No beep sound.
• The beep sound is c ancelled (page 16).
• An optional power amplifier is connected
and you are not using the built-in amplifier.
The display disappears from/does not
appear in the display window.
• The display disappears if you press and ho l d
(OFF).
t Press and hold (OFF) again until the
display appe ar s.
• Remove the front panel and clean the
connectors. For det ai ls, see “Cleaning th e
connectors” on page 22.
Stored stations and correct time are erased.
The fuse has blown.
Makes noise when the ignition key is in the
ON, ACC, or OFF position.
The leads are not matched correctly with the
car’s accessory power connec to r.
No power is being supplied to the unit.
• Check the conn ect i on. If everything is in
order, check the fuse.
• The car does not have an ACC position.
t Press (SOURCE) (or insert a cassette) to
turn on the unit.
The power is continuous ly supplied to the
unit.
The car does not have an ACC position.
The power aerial does not extend.
The power aerial does not have a rel ay box.
Tape playback
The sound is distorted.
The tape head is contaminated.
t C l ean the head with a com m ercially
available dry-tape cleaning cas se tt e.
The AMS does not operate correctl y.
• There is noise in the space between tracks.
• A blank space is too sho rt (less than 4
seconds).
• A long pause, or a passage of low
frequencies or very low sound level is treated
as a blank space.
Radio reception
Preset tuning is not possible.
• Store the correct frequency in the memory.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
The stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noises.
• Connect a power aerial control lead (blue) or
accessory power supply lead (red) to the
power supply lead of a car’s aerial booster
(only when your car has built-in FM/MW/
SW aerial in the rear/side glass).
• Check the connection of the car aerial.
• The auto ae ri al will not go up.
t Ch eck the connection of t he power aerial
control lead.
• Check the fr equency.
• When the DSO mode is on, the sound is
sometimes hampered by noises.
t Set the DSO mode to “OFF” (page 18).
Automatic tuning is not possible.
• The local seek mode is set to “ON.”
t Set the local seek mode to “OFF”
(page 11).
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
t Perform manual tuning.
The “ST” indication flashes.
• Tune in the frequency accurately.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
t Set the monaural recept io n m o de to
“ON” (page 12).
A programme broadcast in stereo is heard
in monaural.
The unit is in monaural reception mode.
t Cancel monaural reception mode
(page 12).
continue to next page t
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XR-F5100
CD/MD playback
The sound skips.
Dirty or defective disc.
Error displays/Messages
Error displays
(For this unit and optional CD/MD
changers*
The following indications will fla sh for about
5 seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.
BLANK*
No tracks have been reco rded on an MD*3.
t Play an MD with reco rded tracks on it.
ERROR*
• A CD is dirty or inse r te d upside down*3.
• A CD/MD cannot play because of some
FAILURE
The connection of speakers/amplifiers is
incorrect.
t See the installation guide manual of this
NO DISC
No disc is inserted in the CD/MD unit.
t Insert discs in the CD/MD unit.
NO MAG
The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD
unit.
t Insert the magazine in the CD unit.
NO MUSIC
A CD which is not a music file is inserted in
the MP3 playable CD un it.
t Insert a music CD in the MP3 playable CD
NOTREADY
The lid of the MD unit is open or the MDs are
not inserted properly.
t Close the lid or insert the MDs properly.
OFFSET
There may be an internal malfunction.
t Ch eck the connection. If t he error
RESET
The CD/MD unit cannot be operated because
of some problem.
t Press the RESET button on the unit.
1
)
2
2
t Clean or insert the CD correctly.
problem.
t Insert another CD/MD.
model to check the connection.
unit.
indication remains on in the display,
consult your near es t Sony dealer.
*1 XR-F5100 only
*2 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.
*3 The disc number of the disc causing the error
appears in the display.
Messages
L.SEEK +/–
The local seek mode is on during automatic
tuning (page 11).
“” or “”
Yo u have reac hed the beginning or the en d of
the disc and you cann ot go any further.
If these solutions do not help improve the
situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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鳴謝惠顧!
感謝您惠購 Sony 卡式磁帶播放機。 使用以
下附件,您更能涉趣於本機的多項功能:
XR-F5100
• 選購的 CD/MD 裝置 (換碟機和播放機均在
1
內)*
。
• CD TEXT 資訊 (當 CD TEXT 光碟 *
接的具有 CD TEXT 功能的選購 CD 裝置中
播放時,該資訊顯示)。
• 提供的操作附件
卡片式遙控器 RM-X115
• 選購的操作附件
旋轉式控制器 RM-X4S
*1 此裝置僅與 Sony 產品一起使用。
*2 CD TEXT光碟是一種音頻CD,它包含了諸如唱碟名稱、