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Sony XR-C400 manual

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  • Page 1

    Actual total number: Sony XR-C400 (E) 3-810-309- 11 (2)  1996 by Sony Corporation Operating Instructions FM / AM Cassette Car Ster eo EN XR-C400 3-810-309- 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 XR-C400 ( E ) 3-810-309- 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 XR-C400 ( E ) 3-810-309- 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 XR-C400 ( E ) 3-810-309- 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 XR-C400 ( E ) 3-810-309- 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 XR-C400 ( E ) 3-810-309- 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 XR-C400 ( E ) 3-810-309- 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 XR-C400 ( E ) 3-810-309- 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 XR-C400 ( E ) 3-810-309- 11 (2) EN 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 the desired track, press agai[...]

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    10 Actual total number: Sony XR-C400 ( E ) 3-810-309- 11 (2) EN 2 Press (SEL) after locating the desired character. The flashing cursor moves to the next space. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the entire title. 3 To return to the normal CD playback mode, press (LIST) for two seconds. To erase a title You can erase a title by selecting eight “_”[...]

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    11 Actual total number: Sony XR-C400 ( E ) 3-810-309- 11 (2) EN BANK ON CD1 BANK Playing the specific tracks only You can select: • BANK ON to play the tracks with “PLAY” setting. • BANK INV to play the tracks with “SKIP” setting. 1 During playback, press (4) . “BANK” appears on the display. 2 Press (4) to select the desired mode. E[...]

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    12 Actual total number: Sony XR-C400 ( E ) 3-810-309- 11 (2) EN Maintenance Fuse Replacement When replacement the fuse, be sure to use one with the correct amperage which is started on the fuse case. Never use a fuse whose amperage rating exceeds the one supplied to the unit as this could cause a malfunction of the unit. Warning Use a fuse with the[...]

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    13 Actual total number: Sony XR-C400 ( E ) 3-810-309- 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/ a (Dolby B NR) button 6, 9 (4) BANK/MTL button 6, 11 (5) ATA (Automa[...]

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    14 Actual total number: Sony XR-C400 ( E ) 3-810-309- 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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    15 Actual total number: Sony XR-C400 ( E ) 3-810-309- 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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    16 Actual total number: Sony XR-C400 ( E ) 3-810-309- 11 (2) EN 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 disc is dirty. The dis[...]

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    17 Actual total number: Sony XR-C400 ( E ) 3-810-309- 11 (2) EN R Radio 7 Repeat play 6, 9 Reset 4 Rewind 5 Rotary commander 12 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 Bank 10 Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 7 Blank skip 6 C C[...]

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    Actual total number: Sony XR-C400 (E) 3-810-309- 11 (2) Sony Corporation Printed in Japan[...]