Sony XR-CA310, XR-CA300, XR-L200, XR-L210 User Manual

FM/MW/LW Cassette Car Stereo

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XR-CA300 XR-L200

XR-CA310 XR-L210

 2001 Sony Corporation

Welcome !

Precautions

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Cassette Player.

XR-CA300/CA310 only

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

two-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

Memorizing stations automatically

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

Memorizing only the desired stations ............. 9

Receiving the memorized 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 (XR-CA300/CA310 only)

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

Playing tracks repeatedly

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

Playing tracks in random order

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

Other Functions

Adjusting the sound characteristics ............... 15

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

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

Boosting the bass sound

— D-bass ....................................................... 16

Selecting the sound position

— “My Best sound Position” ..................... 16

Additional Information

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

Dismounting the unit ....................................... 20

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

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

Location of controls

SOURCE

SRC

MODE

SEL

BTM

SENS

ATT

RELEASE

Refer to the pages listed for details.

AF1234 56

REP SHUF ATADISC

XR-CA300/CA310

DIR

MBP

D-BASS

SEEK

AMS

OFF

PTY

DSPL

1 Volume +/– button 7 2 MODE button

During radio reception:

BAND select 8, 9

During CD/MD playback*:

CD/MD unit select 17

3 XR-CA300/CA310:

SOURCE (TUNER/CD/MD) button 8, 9, 17

XR-L200/L210: TUNER button 8, 9

4 SEL (select) button 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 5 Z (eject) button 7, 8, 9, 17 6 Display window 7 m/M (fast winding)/DIR (tape

transport direction change) buttons 7, 8

8 MBP (My Best sound Position) button

9 D-BASS button 16 q; SEEK/AMS +/– button

9, 11, 14, 18

Seek 9 Automatic Music Sensor* 18 Manual search* 18

qa RELEASE (front panel release) button

6, 19

qs ATT (attenuate) button 15 qd SENS/BTM button 8, 9, 13

qf RESET button (located on the front side

of the unit behind the front panel) 6

qg AF button 10, 11, 13 qh Number buttons 8, 9, 14, 15, 18

During radio reception:

Preset number select 9, 11

During tape playback:

(6) ATA 8

During CD/MD playback*:

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

qj TA button 12, 13 qk PTY (programme type) button 14 ql DSPL (display mode change) button

7, 10, 17

w; OFF button** 6

* XR-CA300/CA310 only **Warning when installing in a car

without ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key switch

Be sure to press (OFF) on the unit for two 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.

Getting Started

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, 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 two 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).

The clock starts.

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

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

* 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.

To advance

To rewind

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 tuner will turn on automatically.

During playback, press (6) (ATA) repeatedly until “ATA-ON” in the display appears.

ATA-ON y ATA-OFF

DISC REP SHUF ATA

AF1234 56TA

Radio

Memorizing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals and memorizes 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.

ATA mode starts.

To return to normal playback mode, select “ATA-OFF.”

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly, or (TUNER)

to select the tuner.

In case of tape playback, press Z to eject the tape. Each time you press (SOURCE), the source changes as follows:

B TUNER B CD* B MD*

* If the corresponding optional equipment is

not connected, this item will not appear (XR-CA300/CA310 only).

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

Each time you press (MODE), the band changes as follows:

B FM1 B FM2 B FM3 B MW B LW

3 Press (SENS) (BTM) for two 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.

Memorizing 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, or (TUNER)

to select the tuner.

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/AMS) to tune

in the station that you want to store on the number button.

If you cannot tune in a preset station

— Automatic tuning/ Local Seek Mode

Automatic tuning:

Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to search for the station.

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) 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.

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 memorized stations

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly, or (TUNER)

to select the tuner.

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

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

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

which the desired station is stored.

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/AMS) 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 mode, select “MONO- OFF.”

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/AMS) while the station name is flashing (within eight 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 two 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 five 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 two 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 five 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 two 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 two seconds the normal display automatically appears.

3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS).

The unit starts searching for a station broadcasting the selected programme type. When the unit finds the programme, the programme type appears again for five seconds. “NO” and the programme type appear alternately for five 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 sound characteristics

You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and fader. You can store the bass and treble levels independently for each source.

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).

1 Select the item you want to adjust by

pressing (SEL) repeatedly.

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

BAS (bass) t TRE (treble) t BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear)

2 Adjust the selected item by pressing

either side of the volume button.

Adjust within three 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.

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). (XR-CA310/ illumination:green only)

2 Press the preset number button to select

the desired item.

Number buttons

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

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

not appear (XR-CA300/CA310 only).

Note

The displayed item will differ depending on the source.

3 Press the preset number button

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

Boosting the bass sound

— D-bass

You can enjoy a clear and powerful bass sound. The D-bass function boosts the low frequency signal and high frequency signal with a sharper curve than conventional bass boost. You can hear the bass line more clearly even while the vocal volume remains the same. You can emphasize and adjust the bass sound easily with the D-BASS button.

D.BASS-3

Level

0dB

Adjusting the bass curve

Press (D-BASS) repeatedly to select the desired bass curve.

As the D-BASS number increases so does the effect.

D.BASS-2

D.BASS-1

Frequency (Hz)

D.BASS-3 D.BASS-2 D.BASS-1

Selecting the sound position — “My Best sound Position”

When you drive without passengers, you can enjoy comfortable sound environment by “My Best sound Position.” “My Best sound Position” has two presets, which adjusts the sound level of balance and fader. You can select one very easily with MBP button.

Fader Level

Front

Rear

– 4dB

Display

window

MBP-A

MBP-B

MBP-OFF

Balance Level

Right

– 4dB

Left

– 4dB

Press (MBP) repeatedly until the desired listening position.

Mode of “My Best sound Position” will be shown in the display in order of the table.

D.BASS-1 t D.BASS-2 t D.BASS-3 t D.BASS-OFF

Note

The bass sound may distort at same volume. If the bass sound distorts, select less effective bass curve.

After one second, the display goes back to the normal playback mode. If you want to adjust the sound level of balance and fader more precisely, you can do it in (SEL) button. (See “Adjusting the sound characteristics” on page 15.)

With Optional Equipment

CD/MD Unit

(XR-CA300/CA310 only)

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

Automatically scrolling a disc name

— 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.

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.

Changing the display item

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

Elapsed playback time

Disc name*

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*

Track name*

Clock

1 During playback, press (SEL). 2 Press (3) repeatedly 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/AMS) momentarily for each track you want to skip.

To locate succeeding tracks

SEEK

AMS

To locate preceding tracks

Locating a specific point in a track

— Manual Search

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

To search forward

SEEK

AMS

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

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

You can select:

•REP-1 – to repeat a track.

•REP-2 – to repeat a disc.

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

B REP-1 B REP-2

REP-OFF b

Repeat Play starts.

To return to normal playback mode, select “REP-OFF.”

Playing tracks in random order — Shuffle Play

You can select:

•SHUF-1 – to play the tracks on the current disc in random order.

•SHUF-2 – 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.

Track number

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

B SHUF-1 B SHUF-2

SHUF-OFF b SHUF-ALL* b

Shuffle Play starts.

* “SHUF-ALL” is only available when you

connect two or more optinal CD/MD units.

To return to normal playback mode, select “SHUF-OFF.”

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.

Dismounting the unit

Release key (supplied)

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 Usable sensitivity 11 dBf Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 62 dB (stereo),

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

Separation 33 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz

68 dB (mono)

0.7 % (stereo),

0.5 % (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: 50 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

Input Telephone ATT control

Tone controls Bass ±9 dB at 100 Hz

Power requirements 12 V DC car battery Dimensions Approx. 178 × 50 × 176 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)

* XR-CA310/ illumination:green only ** XR-CA300/CA310 only

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Power aerial relay control lead

lead*

Treble ±9 dB at 10 kHz

(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-848X, CDX-646

MD changer (6 discs)

MDX-65

Source selector

XA-C30

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 two-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.

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 MONO 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 (XR-CA300/CA310 only)

Problem

The sound skips.

Cause/Solution

A dirty or defective disc.

Error displays (when an optional CD/MD unit is connected) (XR-CA300/CA310 only)

The following indications will flash for about five 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.

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

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.

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

¡Bienvenido!

Gracias por adquirir este reproductor de cassettes Sony.

XR-CA300/CA310 solamente

Además de las operaciones de reproducción de cassettes y de la radio, es posible ampliar el sistema mediante la conexión de una unidad* de CD/MD opcional. Cuando emplee esta unidad o una unidad de CD opcional conectada con la función CD TEXT, la información CD TEXT aparecerá en el visor al reproducir discos CD TEXT*2.

*1Es posible conectar un cambiador de CD, un

cambiador de MD, un reproductor de CD o un reproductor de MD.

Un disco CD TEXT es un CD de audio que

contiene información, como el título del disco, el nombre del cantante y los títulos de los temas. Esta información está registrada en el disco.

Precauciones

•Si aparca el automóvil bajo la luz solar directa y se produce un considerable aumento de temperatura en su interior, deje que la unidad se enfríe antes de utilizarla.

•Si la unidad no recibe alimentación, compruebe las conexiones en primer lugar. Si

todo está en orden, examine el fusible.

•Si los altavoces no emiten sonido con un sistema de dos altavoces, ajuste el control de equilibrio en la posición central.

•Si reproduce la cinta durante mucho tiempo, el cassette puede calentarse debido al amplificador de potencia incorporado. No obstante, esto es normal.

Si desea realizar alguna consulta o solucionar algún problema referentes a la unidad que no se mencionen en este manual, póngase en contacto con el proveedor Sony más próximo.

Para mantener una alta calidad de sonido

Si existen soportes para bebidas cerca del equipo de audio, tenga cuidado de que no salpiquen zumos u otras bebidas dulces sobre el mismo, ya que la existencia de residuos azucarados en la unidad o en las cintas de cassette pueden ensuciar los cabezales de reproducción, reducir la calidad del sonido o eliminar el sonido de reproducción. Los kits de limpieza para cassettes no eliminan las sustancias azucaradas de los cabezales de cinta.

Notas sobre los cassettes

Cuidados de los cassettes

•No toque la superficie de la cinta del cassette, ya que la suciedad o el polvo ensucian los cabezales.

•Mantenga los cassettes alejados de equipos provistos de imanes incorporados, como altavoces y amplificadores, ya que el sonido de la cinta grabada podría borrarse o distorsionarse.

•No exponga los cassettes a la luz solar directa, a temperaturas extremadamente frías ni a la humedad.

•La existencia de holguras en la cinta puede provocar que ésta se enrede en el mecanismo. Antes de insertarla, utilice un lápiz o un objeto similar para girar la bobina y eliminar holguras.

Holgura

•Los cassettes deformados y las etiquetas mal adheridas pueden causar problemas al insertar o expulsar las cintas. Retire o adhiera con firmeza las etiquetas.

Cassettes de duración superior a 90 minutos

No se recomienda el uso de cassettes de duración superior a 90 minutos excepto para reproducciones largas y continuas. La cinta utilizada en estos cassettes es muy fina y tiende a estirarse con facilidad. Las operaciones frecuentes de reproducción y parada de estas cintas pueden hacer que éstas se enreden en el mecanismo de la platina de cassettes.

•Es posible que el sonido se distorsione mientras se reproduce el cassette. El cabezal del reproductor de cassettes debe limpiarse después de 50 horas de uso.

Indice

Sólo esta unidad

Localización de los controles ................................. 5

Procedimientos iniciales

Restauración de la unidad ................................. 6

Extracción del panel frontal ............................... 6

Ajuste del reloj ..................................................... 7

Reproductor de cassettes

Escucha de cintas ................................................ 7

Recepción de la radio durante el avance rápido

o el rebobinado de la cinta — Activación automática del sintonizador

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

Radio

Memorización automática de emisoras

— Memorización de la mejor sintonía

(BTM) ............................................................... 8

Memorización de las emisoras deseadas ......... 9

Recepción de emisoras memorizadas .............. 9

RDS

Descripción general de la función RDS ......... 10

Visualización del nombre de la emisora ........ 10

Resintonización automática del mismo

programa

— Frecuencias alternativas (AF) ................ 10

Recepción de anuncios de tráfico ................... 12

Programación de emisoras RDS con los datos

AF y TA.......................................................... 13

Localización de emisoras mediante el tipo de

programa....................................................... 13

Ajuste automático del reloj .............................. 14

Equipo opcional

Unidad de CD/MD

(XR-CA300/CA310 solamente)

Reproducción de discos compactos (CD) o de

minidiscos (MD) .......................................... 17

Reproducción repetida de temas

— Reproducción repetida........................... 18

Reproducción de temas en orden aleatorio

— Reproducción aleatoria .......................... 18

Otras funciones

Ajuste de las características de sonido ........... 15

Atenuación del sonido ..................................... 15

Cambio de los ajustes de sonido y

visualización ................................................. 15

Refuerzo de los graves

— D-Bass ....................................................... 16

Selección de la posición del sonido

— “Posición de mi mejor sonido” ............. 16

Información conplementaria

Mantenimiento .................................................. 19

Desmontaje de la unidad ................................. 20

Especificaciones ................................................. 21

Guía de solución de problemas....................... 22

Localización de los controles

SOURCE

SRC

MODE

SEL

BTM

SENS

RELEASE

ATT

AF1234 56

Consulte las páginas enumeradas para obtener más información.

REP SHUF ATADISC

XR-CA300/CA310

DIR

MBP

D-BASS

SEEK

AMS

OFF

PTY

DSPL

1 Botón de volumen +/– 7 2 Botón MODE

Durante la recepción de radio:

Selección de banda (BAND) 8, 9

Durante la reproducción de CD/MD*:

Selección de unidad de CD/MD 17

3 XR-CA300/CA310:

Botón SOURCE (TUNER/CD/MD) 8, 9, 17

XR-L200/L210: Botón TUNER 8, 9

4 Botón SEL (selección) 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 5 Botón Z (expulsión) 7, 8, 9, 17 6 Visor 7 Botones m/M (bobinado rápido)/DIR

(cambio del sentido de transporte de la cinta) 7, 8

8 Botón MBP (Posición de mi mejor

sonido) 16

9 Botón D-BASS 16 q; Botón SEEK/AMS +/–

9, 11, 14, 18

Búsqueda 9 Sensor de música automático* 18 Búsqueda manual* 18

qa Botón RELEASE (liberación del panel

frontal) 6, 19

qs Botón ATT (atenuación) 15 qd Botón SENS/BTM 8, 9, 13

qf Botón RESET (situado en el lado frontal de

la unidad, oculto por el panel frontal) 6

qg Botón AF 10, 11, 13 qh Botones numéricos 8, 9, 14, 15, 18

Durante la recepción de la radio:

Selección de números de memorización 9, 11

Durante la reproducción de cintas:

(6) ATA 8

Durante la reproducción de CD/MD*:

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

qj Botón TA 12, 13 qk Botón PTY (tipo de programa) 14 ql Botón DSPL (cambio del modo de

indicación) 7, 10, 17

w; Botón OFF** 6

* XR-CA300/CA310 solamente **Advertencia sobre la instalación en

un automóvil que no disponga de posición ACC (accesorios) en el interruptor de la llave de encendido

Asegúrese de pulsar (OFF) en la unidad durante dos segundos para desactivar la indicación del reloj después de apagar el motor.

Si pulsa (OFF) momentáneamente, la indicación del reloj no se desactivará y esto causará el desgaste de la batería.

Procedimientos iniciales

Restauración de la unidad

Antes de utilizar la unidad por primera vez o después de sustituir la batería del automóvil, es necesario restaurar dicha unidad. Extraiga el panel frontal y pulse el botón RESET con un objeto puntiagudo, como un bolígrafo.

Botón RESET

Nota

Al pulsar el botón RESET, se borrará el ajuste del reloj y algunas funciones memorizadas.

Extracción del panel frontal

Es posible extraer el panel frontal de esta unidad con el fin de evitar su robo.

1 Pulse (OFF). 2 Pulse (RELEASE), deslice el panel frontal

ligeramente hacia la izquierda y tire de él hacia fuera.

(OFF)

Inserción del panel frontal

Fije la parte A del panel a la parte B de la unidad como muestra en la ilustración y presione sobre el lado izquierdo del panel hasta que oiga un chasquido.

Notas

• Asegúrese de no fijar el panel frontal al revés.

• No ejerza excesiva presión sobre el panel frontal

al fijarlo a la unidad.

• No ejerza demasiada presión sobre el visor del panel frontal.

• No exponga el panel frontal a la luz solar directa ni a fuentes térmicas, como conductos de aire caliente, ni lo deje en un lugar húmedo. No lo deje nunca sobre el salpicadero de un automóvil aparcado bajo la luz solar directa ni en ningún otro lugar donde pueda producirse un aumento considerable de la temperatura.

Alarma de precaución

Si apaga el motor del automóvil sin haber extraído el panel frontal, la alarma de precaución emitirá pitidos durante unos segundos. Si conecta un amplificador opcional de potencia y no utiliza el incorporado, los pitidos se desactivarán.

(RELEASE)

Notas

• Tenga cuidado para que el panel no se caiga cuando lo extraiga de la unidad.

• Si extrae el panel mientras la unidad está encendida, la alimentación se desactivará automáticamente para evitar que los altavoces se dañen.

• Cuando lleve consigo el panel frontal, guárdelo en el estuche suministrado.

Ajuste del reloj

El reloj dispone de una indicación digital de 24 horas.

Ejemplo: Para ajustar el reloj a las 10:08

1 Pulse (DSPL) durante dos segundos.

La indicación de hora parpadea.

1 Pulse cualquier lado del botón de

volumen para ajustar la hora.

para avanzar

Reproductor de cassettes

Escucha de cintas

Inserte un cassette.

La reproducción se iniciará de forma automática.

para retroceder

2 Pulse (SEL).

La indicación de minutos parpadea.

3 Pulse cualquier lado del botón de

volumen para ajustar el minuto.

para avanzar

para retroceder

2 Pulse (DSPL).

El reloj se pone en funcionamiento.

Una vez realizado el ajuste del reloj, el visor volverá a mostrar el modo de reproducción normal.

Se reproduce la cara orientada hacia arriba.

Se reproduce la cara orientada hacia abajo.

Consejo

Para cambiar el sentido de reproducción de la cinta, pulse m y M.

Para detener la reproducción y expulsar el cassette

Pulse Z.

Bobinado rápido de la cinta

Durante la reproducción, pulse m o M.

Indicador de

sentido*

FWD REV

* El indicador parpadeará durante el bobinado

rápido de la cinta.

Para iniciar la reproducción durante el avance rápido o el rebobinado, pulse el otro botón de bobinado rápido parcialmente hasta que se libere el botón bloqueado.

Para avanzar

M m

Para

rebobinar

m M

Recepción de la radio durante el avance rápido o el rebobinado de la cinta

— Activación automática del sintonizador (ATA)

Cuando realice el avance rápido o el rebobinado con el botón m o M, el sintonizador se encenderá automáticamente.

Durante la reproducción, pulse (6) (ATA) varias veces hasta que ”ATA-ON“ aparezca en el visor.

ATA-ON y ATA-OFF

DISC REP SHUF ATA

AF1234 56TA

Se inicia el modo ATA.

Para volver al modo de reproducción normal, seleccione “ATA-OFF”.

Radio

Memorización automática de emisoras

— Memorización de la mejor sintonía (BTM)

Esta unidad selecciona las emisoras de señal más intensa y las memoriza por orden de frecuencia. Es posible almacenar hasta 6 emisoras de cada banda (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW y LW).

Precaución

Para sintonizar emisoras durante la conducción, utilice la función de memorización de la mejor sintonía para evitar accidentes.

1 Pulse (SOURCE) varias veces o (TUNER)

para seleccionar el sintonizador.

Al reproducir una cinta, pulse Z para expulsar la cinta. Cada vez que pulse (SOURCE), la fuente cambiará de la siguiente forma:

B TUNER B CD* B MD*

* Si el equipo opcional correspondiente no está

conectado, el elemento no aparecerá (XR-CA300/CA310 solamente).

2 Pulse (MODE) varias veces para

seleccionar la banda.

Cada vez que pulse (MODE), la banda cambiará de la siguiente forma:

B FM1 B FM2 B FM3 B MW B LW

3 Pulse (SENS) (BTM) durante dos

segundos.

La unidad almacena las emisoras en los botones numéricos por orden de frecuencia. La unidad emite un pitido cuando el ajuste se almacena.

Notas

• La unidad no almacena emisoras de señales débiles. Si se reciben pocas emisoras, algunos botones numéricos conservarán su ajuste anterior.

• Si el visor muestra algún número, la unidad almacenará las emisoras a partir del número mostrado en el visor.

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