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Sony EXR-400 Primary manual

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  • Page 1

    Actual total number: Sony EXR-400 (E) 3-810-306- 11 (2)  1996 by Sony Corporation Operating Instructions FM / AM Cassette Car Ster eo EN EXR-400 3-810-306- 11 (2) 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 seri[...]

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    2 Actual total number: Sony EXR-400 ( E ) 3-810-306- 11 (2) EN W elcome! Thank you for purchasing the SONY Cassette Car Stereo. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features by using a rotary remote. In addition to the tape playback and the radio operation you can expand your system by connecting optional CD changer. W arning This equipment has be[...]

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    3 Actual total number: Sony EXR-400 ( E ) 3-810-306- 11 (2) EN T able of contents This Unit Only Getting Started Resetting the unit ................................................ 4 Detaching the front panel .................................. 4 Setting the clock .................................................. 5 Cassette player Listening to the [...]

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    4 Actual total number: Sony EXR-400 ( E ) 3-810-306- 11 (2) EN Getting Started Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, you must reset the unit. Press the reset button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen. Note Pressing the reset button will erase all the memorized stations. Deta[...]

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    5 Actual total number: Sony EXR-400 ( E ) 3-810-306- 11 (2) EN Setting the clock The clock has a 12-hour digital indication. For example, setting it to 10:08 1 Press (OFF) or (DSPL) during operation. 2 Press (DSPL) for two seconds. 1 Set the hour digits. 2 Press (SEL) momentarily. 3 Set the minute digits. 3 Press (DSPL) momentarily. Note If the POW[...]

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    6 Actual total number: Sony EXR-400 ( E ) 3-810-306- 11 (2) EN SEEK AMS To locate the succeeding the tracks To locate the previous tracks Switching to the radio during fast- winding the tape — Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA) Press (5) during playback. “ATA” appears on the display. When fast-forwarding or rewinding with (PRESET/DISC) , the tu[...]

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    7 Actual total number: Sony EXR-400 ( E ) 3-810-306- 11 (2) EN Radio Memorizing stations automatically — Best Tuning Memory (BTM) This function selects from the currently received band the stations with the strongest signals and memorizes them in order of their frequency. PREVENTING ACCIDENTS! When tuning in during driving, use the automatic tuni[...]

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    8 Actual total number: Sony EXR-400 ( E ) 3-810-306- 11 (2) EN Other Functions Adjusting the sound characteristics 1 Select the item you want to adjust by pressing (SEL) repeatedly. VOL (volume) n BAS (bass) n TRE (treble) n BAL (balance) n FAD (fader) 2 Adjust the selected item by pressing either (+) or (–) . Adjust within three seconds after se[...]

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    9 Actual total number: Sony EXR-400 ( E ) 3-810-306- 11 (2) EN Other Functions/CD Changer Scanning the tracks — Intro scan The first 10 seconds of all the tracks on the currently selected disc are played in order. After the first disc is over, the next disc is played. Press (1) during playback. “INTRO” appears on the display. When you find th[...]

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    10 Actual total number: Sony EXR-400 ( E ) 3-810-306- 11 (2) EN Additional Information Precautions • 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 switching on. • If no power is being supplied to the unit, check the connections first. If everything is [...]

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    11 Actual total number: Sony EXR-400 ( E ) 3-810-306- 11 (2) EN Dismounting the unit 1 2 3 4 Release key (supplied) The rotary commander labels You can control this unit with the optional rotary remote (RM-X2S). Some labels are supplied with the rotary remote. Attach that label which matches the functions of the master unit and the mounting positio[...]

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    12 Actual total number: Sony EXR-400 ( E ) 3-810-306- 11 (2) EN Location of controls Refer to the pages for further details. 1 LOUD (loudness) button 8 2 During radio reception: Preset number buttons 7 During tape/CD playback: (1) INTRO button 6, 9 (2) REPEAT button 6, 9 (3) SHUF button 9 (5) ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) button 6 (6) BL.SKIP bu[...]

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    13 Actual total number: Sony EXR-400 ( E ) 3-810-306- 11 (2) EN Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 8␣ watts 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 secti[...]

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    14 Actual total number: Sony EXR-400 ( E ) 3-810-306- 11 (2) EN T r oubleshooting guide The following check will assist in the correction of most problems which you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the check list below, refer to the operating procedures. General Cause/Solution • Adjust the volume with (+) . • Set the fader con[...]

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    15 Actual total number: Sony EXR-400 ( E ) 3-810-306- 11 (2) EN Additional Information Error displays (with the optional CD changer(s) connected) The following indications will flash for about five seconds and an alarm sound will be heard. Display Cause A disc magazine is not inserted in the CD changer. No disc is inserted in the disc magazine. The[...]

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    16 Actual total number: Sony EXR-400 ( E ) 3-810-306- 11 (2) EN S Shuffle play 9 T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z Tape playback 5 Treble 8 A Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) 6, 8 Automatic tuning 7 Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA) 6 B Bass 8 Balance 8 Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 7 Blank skip 6 C Caution alarm 4 CD playback 8 Clock 5 D, E Display 5, 6, 8 F, G, H Fader [...]