Sony XR-CA305 User's Manual
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1. to play the tracks on the current disc in random order e SHUF 2 to play the tracks in the current unit in random order e SHUF ALL to play all the tracks in all the units in random order During playback press 4 SHUF repeatedly until the desired setting appears m SHUF 1 _ gt SHUF 2 SHUF OFF lt SHUF ALL lt _ Shuffle Play starts SHUF ALL is only available when you connect two or more optional CD MD units To return to normal playback mode select SHUF OFF 13 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 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 14 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 CRELEASE 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 EE Main unit Sane Back of th2. To change the tape s playback direction press lt lt and gt gt To stop playback and eject the cassette Press 4 Fast winding the tape During playback press lt lt or gt gt Direction indicator To advance To rewind FWD gt gt PP REV lt lt gt gt 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 Radio reception during fast forwarding or rewinding of a tape Automatic Tuner Activation ATA When fast forwarding or rewinding with the lt lt or PP button the tuner will turn on automatically During playback press 6 ATA repeatedly until ATA ON in the display appears ATA ON lt gt ATA OFF ATA mode starts To return to normal playback mode select ATA OFF 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 AM1 and AM2 Caution When tuning in stations while driving use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents 1 Press repeatedly to select the tuner In case of tape playback press amp to eject the tape Each time you press SOURCE the source changes as follows m gt TUNER gt C
3. kHz at 9 kHz step 530 1 710 kHz at 10 kHz step XR CA300 AM tuning interval 530 1 710 kHz at 10 kHz step External antenna connector 10 7 MHz 450 kHz 30 pV Power amplifier section Outputs Speaker impedance Maximum power output General Outputs Tone controls Power requirements Dimensions Mounting dimensions Mass Supplied accessories Optional accessories Optional equipment Speaker outputs sure seal connectors 4 8 ohms 45 W x4 at 4 ohms Audio output Power antenna relay control lead Power amplifier control lead Bass 10 dB at 20 Hz Treble 10 dB at 20 kHz 12 V DC car battery negative ground Approx 178 x 50 x 178 mm 71 sx2x71 sin w h d Approx 182 x 53 x 161 mm 7 4x2 1 3 x 63 s in w h d Approx 1 2 kg 2 lb 10 oz Parts for installation and connections 1 set Front panel case 1 BUS cable supplied with an RCA pin cord RC 61 1 m RC 62 2 m CD changer 10 discs CDX 848X CDX 747X CDX 646 MD changer 6 discs MDX 65 Source selector XA C30 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 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 Cause Solution e Cancel the ATT function page 10 e Set the fader control to the centre position for
4. the function on or off 1 During playback press SEL 2 Press 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 momentarily for each track you want to skip To locate succeeding tracks 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 zo Ba vE Egs To search backward Switching to other discs During playback press CD DISC or DISC button The desired disc in the current unit begins playback CD DISC For preceding discs DISC For succeeding discs Disc number Tier Track an a5 E Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat Play You can select e REP 1 to repeat a track e REP 2 to repeat a disc During playback press 3 REP repeatedly until the desired setting appears m REP 1 gt REP 2 REP OFF lt Repeat Play starts To return to normal playback mode select REP OFF Playing tracks in random order shuffle Play You can select e SHUF 1
5. D gt MD If the corresponding optional equipment is not connected this item will not appear 2 Press repeatedly to select the band Each time you press MODE the band changes as follows gt FM1 gt FM2 gt FM3 AM2 4 AM1 lt 3 Press 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 e 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 e 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 and up to 12 AM stations 6 each for AM1 and 2 in the order of your choice 1 Press repeatedly to select the tuner In case of tape playback press to eject the tape 2 Press repeatedly to select the band 3 Press either side of to tune in the station that you want to store on the number button 4 Press the desired number button CD to 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 repeatedly to select the tuner In case of tape pla
6. S O N Y 3 225 231 11 2 FM AM Cassette Car Stereo Operating Instructions 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 whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No XR CA300 CA305 Serial No For installation and connections see the supplied installation connections manual XR CA 300 XR CA 305 2001 Sony Corporation Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur ina particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an o
7. SS 2 D BASS 1 Frequency Hz Adjusting the bass curve Press repeatedly to select the desired bass curve As the D BASS number increases so does the effect D BASS 1 D BASS 2 D BASS 3 D BASS OFF Note The bass sound may distort at same volume If the bass sound distorts select less effective bass curve 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 Display Balance Level Fader Level window Right Left Front Rear MBP A 4dB 0 0 4dB MBP B 0 4dB 0 4dB MBP OFF 0 0 0 0 Press repeatedly until the desired listening position Mode of My Best sound Position will be shown in the display in order of the table Cia hort We E ra nq Hi Mt MBP D BASS 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 button See Adjusting the sound characteristics on page 10 11 With Optional Equipment CD MD Unit 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 appea
8. ape 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 Table of Contents This Unit Only Location Of CONtIOIS ccecessesseeeeeseseseeeteeeteeeeeenees 5 Getting Started Resetting the unit ccccseeseseeseseessesseeseeseenee 6 Detaching the front panel cscseeeeeseeees 6 Setting the clock ceses irrestrita 7 Cassette Player Listening to a tape ssusiiseiiiissirirssrcirrsrsirssssss 7 Radio reception during fast forwarding or rewinding of a tape Automatic Tuner Activation ATA 8 Radio Memorizing stations automatically Best Tuning Memory BTM n se 8 Memorizing only the desired stations 9 Receiving the memorized stations 008 9 Other Functions Adjusting the sound characteristics 10 Attenuating the sound ccccccseeseeseeseeseeseeee 10 Changing the sound and display settings 10 Boosting the bass sound DDass suea iaiki 11 Selecting the sound position My Best sound Position ccee 11 With Optional Equipment CD MD Unit Playing a CD or MD un eeeeseeeeteseesteseeseeseeseesees 12 Playing tracks repeatedly Rep at Play 1 ccenisca i 13 Playing tracks in random order Shuffle Play iia a etare aii 13 Additional Information Maintenancessanscii nsiet 14 Dismounting the u
9. as follows BAS bass TRE treble BAL left right 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 again ATT OFF flashes momentarily Changing the sound and display settings The following items can be set e A SCRL Auto Scroll page 12 e 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 e BEEP to turn the beep sound on or off 1 Press GEL 2 Press the preset number button to select the desired item Number buttons A SCRL M DSPL C6 BEEP When no CD or MD is playing this item will not appear 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 f a D BASS 2 x BASS 1 D BASS 3 X D BA
10. e front panel Notes For safety turn off the engine before cleaning the connectors and remove the key from the ignition switch e Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or any metal device Dismounting the unit 1 al E PID A Release key supplied 2 3 4 A al Sar 15 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 22 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 ohms 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 5 total harmonic distortion Other specifications Cassette player section Tape track Wow and flutter Frequency response Signal to noise ratio Tuner section FM Tuning range Antenna terminal Intermediate frequency Usable sensitivity Selectivity Signal to noise ratio 4 track 2 channel stereo 0 13 WRMS 30 15 000 Hz 55 dB XR CA305 FM tuning interval 50 kHz 200 kHz switchable 87 5 108 0 MHz at 50 kHz step 87 5 107 9 MHz at 200 kHz step XR CA300 FM tuning interval 87 5 107 9 MHz at 200 kHz step External antenna connector 10 7 MHz 11 dBf 75 dB at 400 kHz 62 dB stereo 68 dB mono Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Separation Frequency response AM Tuning range Antenna terminal Intermediate frequency Sensitivity 16 0 7 stereo 0 5 mono 33 dB at 1 kHz 30 15 000 Hz XR CA305 AM tuning interval 9 kHz 10 kHz switchable 531 1 602
11. f 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 e Do not touch the tape surface of a cassette as any dirt or dust will contaminate the heads e Keep cassettes away from equipment with built in magnets such as speakers and amplifiers as erasure or distortion on the recorded tape could occur e Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight extremely cold temperatures or moisture e 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 e Distorted cassettes and loose labels can cause problems when inserting or ejecting tapes Remove or replace loose labels e The sound may become distorted while playing the cassette The cassette player head should be cleaned after each 50 hours of use Cassettes longer than 90 minutes The use of cassettes longer than 90 minutes is not recommended except for long continuous play The t
12. ional CD MD unit is connected The following indications will flash for about five seconds and an alarm sound will be heard Display Cause The disc magazine is not inserted in NO MAG the CD MD unit Solution Insert the disc magazine in the CD MD unit N O D SC No disc is inserted in the CD MD unit Insert discs in the CD MD unit A CD is dirty or inserted upside down Clean or insert the CD correctly E R R O R An MD does not play because of some problem Insert another MD A CD MD cannot play because of some problem Insert another CD MD No tracks have been recorded on an BLANK vp Play an MD with tracks recorded on it R E S ET The CD MD unit cannot be operated because of some problem Press the reset button of the unit he lid of th iti NOT READY in wceestpee a Close the lid or insert the MDs properly H T E M P The ambient temperature is more than 50 C 122 F Wait until the temperature goes down below 50 C 122 F 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 If the above mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation consult your nearest Sony dealer 18 Sony Piine http www world sony com Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
13. key switch Be sure to press on the unit for two seconds to turn off the clock display after turning off the engine When you press 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 ball point pen es 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 RELEASE Notes e Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it from the unit e 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 e When carrying the front panel with you use the supplied front panel case Attaching the front panel Attach part of the front panel to part of the unit as illustrated and push the left side into position until it clicks Notes e Be sure not to attach the front panel upside down e Do not press the front panel too hard against the unit when attaching it e Do not pres
14. nit ccccceesesseeeeeseeeees 15 Specifications insisi reepa iann 16 Troubleshooting guide ccscceseereeeesesses 17 Location of controls e Si HUF ATA Refer to the pages listed for details a EOS Volume button 7 MODE button During radio reception BAND select 8 9 During CD MD playback CD MD unit select 12 SOURCE TUNER CD MD button 8 9 12 SEL select button 7 10 11 12 amp eject button 7 8 9 12 Display window lt lt gt gt fast winding DIR tape transport direction change buttons 7 8 MBP My Best sound Position button 11 D BASS button 11 SEEK AMS button 9 13 Seek 9 Automatic Music Sensor 13 Manual search 13 RELEASE front panel release button 6 14 ATT attenuate button 10 SENS button 9 REP P Its I lt k RESET button located on the front side of the unit behind the front panel 6 Frequency select switch located on the bottom of the unit See Frequency select switch in the Installation Connections manual Number buttons 8 9 10 12 13 During radio reception Preset number select 9 During tape playback ATA 8 During CD MD playback G DISC 13 DISC 13 C3 REP 13 SHUF 13 BTM button 8 DSPL display mode change button 7 12 OFF button 6 XR CA305 only Warning when installing in a car without ACC accessory position on the ignition
15. r in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc Playing a CD or MD 1 Press repeatedly to select CD or MD In case of tape playback press amp to eject the tape 2 Press 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 during CD CD TEXT or MD playback the item changes as follows v Elapsed playback time h Disc name Artist name A Track name A Clock 1 f you have not labelled the disc or if there is no disc name prerecorded on the MD NO NAME appears in the display 2 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 3 If the track name of a CD TEXT disc or MD is not prerecorded NO NAME appears in the display 12 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 e The disc name appears when the disc has changed if the disc name is selected e The track name appears when the track has changed if the track name is selected If you press to change the display item the disc or track name of the CD TEXT or MD disc is scrolled automatically whether you set
16. s too hard or put excessive pressure on the display window of the front panel e 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 Setting the clock The clock uses a 12 hour digital indication Example To set the clock to 10 08 1 Press for two seconds Size MEHL The hour indication flashes om r 4 Press either side of the volume button to set the hour 4 to go forward to go back Py I 4 a gt I Press SEL SET The minute indication flashes Press either side of the volume button to set the minute 4 to go forward to go back E A JA VAJA N 2 Press CDSPL IATA TEI ILI The clock starts After the clock setting is complete the display returns to normal playback mode Cassette Player Listening to a tape Insert a cassette Playback starts automatically p mO AE F The side facing down is played REV TARE Tip
17. two speaker systems e Adjust the volume with The contents of the memory have been erased e The power cord or battery has been disconnected e The RESET button was pressed Store again into the memory Indications do not appear Remove the front panel and clean the connectors See in the display Cleaning the connectors page 14 for details Tape playback Problem Cause Solution The sound is distorted The tape head is contaminated Clean the head with a commercially available dry type cleaning cassette Radio reception Problem Preset tuning is not possible Cause Solution e Store the correct frequency in the memory e The broadcast signal is too weak Automatic tuning is not possible e The broadcast signal is too weak Use manual tuning e The local seek mode is set to ON Set the local seek mode to OFF page 9 The stations cannot be received The sound is hampered by noises Connect an power antenna control lead blue or accessory power supply lead red to the power supply lead of a car s antenna booster When your car has built in FM AM antenna in the rear side glass only The ST indication flashes e Tune in the frequency accurately e The broadcast signal is too weak Set to MONO mode page 9 CD MD playback Problem The sound skips Cause Solution A dirty or defective disc 17 Error displays when an opt
18. utlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Welcome Thank you for purchasing this Sony Cassette Player In addition to the cassette playback and radio operations you can expand your system by connecting an optional CD MD unit 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 You can connect a CD changer an MD changer a CD player or an MD player 2 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes information such asthe disc name artist name and track names This information is recorded on the disc Precautions e 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 e If no power is being supplied to the unit check the connections first If everything is in order check the fuse e If no sound comes from the speakers of a two speaker system set the fader control to the center position e 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 I
19. yback press amp to eject the tape 2 Press repeatedly to select the band 3 Press the number button CD to on w hich the desired station is stored If you cannot tune in a preset station Automatic tuning Local Seek Mode Automatic tuning Press either side of 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 repeatedly until LOCAL ON appears LCL indicator is displayed FMT 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 until the desired frequency appears manual tuning If FM stereo reception is poor Monaural Mode During radio reception press repeatedly until MONO ON appears ce nt rt Z roa RAVIN 1 ILII I MONO indicator is displayed The sound improves but becomes monaural ST disappears To return to normal mode select MONO OFF 10 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 1 Select the item you want to adjust by pressing repeatedly Each time you press SEL the item changes
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