Sony XR-C5120 Bedienungsanleitung

Operating Instructions  1999 by Sony Corporation US FM / AM Cassette Car Ster eo XR-C5120 XR-4890 For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whe[...]

2 W elcome ! Thank you for purchasing this Sony Cassette Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features as well as an optional rotary commander. In addition to the cassette playback and radio operations, you can expand your system by connecting an optional CD/MD unit * . * You can connect a CD changer, an MD changer, a CD player, or an MD p[...]

3 T able of Contents This Unit Only With Optional Equipment Location of controls ............................................ 4 Getting Started Resetting the unit ................................................ 5 Detaching the front panel .................................. 5 Setting the clock .................................................. 6 Ca[...]

4 Location of contr ols Refer to the pages listed for details. 1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music Sensor/manual search) control 7, 9, 14 2 MODE ( * ) button During tape playback: Playback direction change 7 During radio reception: BAND select 8, 9 During CD or MD playback * : CD/MD Unit select 13 3 SOURCE (TAPE/TUNER/CD * /MD * ) button 7, 8, 9, 13 4[...]

5 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 [...]

6 Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08 1 Press (SHIFT) , then press (2) (SET UP) repeatedly until “CLOCK” appears. 1 Press (4) ( n ). The hour indication flashes. 2 Set the hour. 3 Press (4) ( n ). The minute indication flashes. 4 Set the minute. to go forward to go backward to go for[...]

7 Fast-winding the tape During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and hold. To start playback during fast-forwarding or rewinding, press (MODE) ( * ). Locating a specific track — Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and release for each track you want to skip. You can skip up to nine track[...]

8 Playing a tape in various modes You can play the tape in various modes: • REP (Repeat Play) repeats the current track. • BL SKP (Blank Skip) skips blanks longer than eight seconds. • ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) turns on the tuner automatically while fast-winding the tape. 1 During playback, press (SHIFT) . “SHIFT-ON” appears in the[...]

9 Memorizing only the desir ed stations You can preset up to 18 FM stations (6 each for FM1, 2, and 3) and up to 12 AM stations (6 each for AM1 and 2) in the order of your choice. 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. 3 Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down to tune in the station that you want[...]

10 Other Functions You can also control this unit with an optional rotary commander. Labeling the rotary commander Depending on how you mount the rotary commander, attach the appropriate label as shown in the illustration below. SOUND DSPL MODE SOUND DSPL MODE Using the r otary commander The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and/or rotatin[...]

11 By rotating the control (the SEEK/AMS control) Rotate the control and release it to: • Locate the beginnings of tracks on the tape. Rotate and hold the control, and release it to fast-wind the tape. To start playback while fast-winding the tape, press (MODE) . •Locate a specific track on a disc. Rotate and hold the control until you locate t[...]

12 Changing the sound and display settings The following items can be set: • CLOCK (page 6). • BEEP – to turn the beep sound on or off. • RM (Rotary Commander) – to change the operative direction of the rotary commander. — Select “NORM” to use the rotary commander as the factory-set position. — Select “REV” when you mount the [...]

13 Boosting the bass sound — D-bass You can enjoy a clear and powerful bass sound. The D-bass function boosts the low 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 control. [...]

14 Locating a specific track — Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and release for each track you want to skip. Locating a specific point in a track — Manual Search During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and hold. Release when you have found the desired point. Changing Discs During p[...]

15 Playing tracks r epeatedly — Repeat Play You can select: • REP-1 – to repeat a track. • REP-2 – to repeat a disc. 1 During playback, press (SHIFT) , then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “REP” appears. 2 Press (4) ( n ) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. z REP-1 z REP-2 REP-OFF Z Repeat Play starts. 3 Press (SHIFT)[...]

16 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 t[...]

17 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[...]

18 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 17 watts (for XR-C5120)/13 watts (for XR-4890) per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 1 % total harmonic distortion. Other specifications Cassette player section Tape track 4-track 2-cha[...]

19 T roubleshooting guide Problem No sound. The contents of the memory have been erased. Indications do not appear in the display. Cause/Solution • Cancel the ATT function. • Set the fader control to the center position for two-speaker systems. • Rotate the dial clockwise to adjust the volume. • The power cord or battery has been disconnect[...]

20 Solution Insert the disc magazine in the CD/ MD unit. Insert discs in the CD/MD unit. Insert another CD/MD. Clean or insert the CD correctly. Insert another 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 (122 ° F). Displa[...]