Sony XR-C2604J User's Manual
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1. 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 SW1 and SW2 Caution When tuning in stations while driving use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents 1 Press repeatedly to select the tuner Each time you press SOURCE the source changes as follows gt TUNER gt CD 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 sw2 lt swi1 lt MW lt 3 Press MENU then press either side of repeatedly until BTM appears 4 Press ENTER 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 already indicated in the display the unit stores stationsin order 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 12 SW stations 6 each for S2. MD unit NO DISC No disc is inserted in the CD MD unit Insert discs in the CD MD unit NG DISCS A CD MD cannot play because of some problem Insert another CD MD ERROR A CD is dirty or inserted upside down Clean or insert the CD correctly An MD does not play because of some problem Insert another MD BLANK No tracks have been recorded on an MD Play an MD with tracks recorded on it RESET The CD MD unit cannot be operated because of some problem Press the reset button of the unit NO READY The lid of the MD unit is open or MDs are not inserted properly Close the lid or insert the MDs properly HI TEMP The ambient temperature is more than 50 C Wait until the temperature goes down below 50 C 1 When an error occurs during playback of a CD or MD the disc number of the CD or MD doesnot 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 17 SONY Sony iine http www world sony com FM MW SW Cassette Car stereo a HHHH XR C2604J Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
3. 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 3 Main unit Back of the front panel Notes e 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 with any metal device 14 Dismounting the unit 1 Release key supplied Specifications Cassette player section Tape track Wow and flutter Frequency response Signal to noise ratio Tuner section FM Tuning range Aerial terminal Intermediate frequency Usable sensitivity Selectivity Signal to noise ratio 4 track 2 channel stereo 0 13 WRMS 30 15 000 Hz 55 dB 87 5 108 0 MHz External aerial connector 10 7 MHz 9 dBf 75 dB at 400 kHz 65 dB stereo 68 dB mono Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Separation Frequency response MW Tuning range SW Tuning range Aerial terminal Intermediate frequency Sensitivity 0 7 stereo 0 4 mono 35 dB at 1 kHz 30 15 000 Hz 531 1 602 kHz SW tuning interval SW1 2 940 7 735 kHz SW2 9 500 18 135 kHz except ofr 10 140 11 575 kHz External aerial connector 10 7 MHz 4
4. L i Track number 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 C REP repeatedly until the desired setting appears gt REP 1 gt REP 2 oo o REPAS Repeat Play starts To return to normal playback mode select REP OFF in step above Playing tracks in random order Shuffle Play You can select e SHUF 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 2 SHUF repeatedly until the desired setting appears gt SHUF 1 ____ SHUF 2 SHUF OFF lt _____ SHUF ALL 4 Shuffle Play starts To return to normal playback mode select SHUF OFF in step above 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 13 Cleaning the Connectors
5. as a ballpoint pen cr 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 press 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 f
6. motion display on or off 1 Press MENU 2 Press either side of repeatedly until the desired item appears Each time you press side of CPRST DISC the item changes as follows CLOCK BEEP A SCRL D INFO M DSPL When no CD or MD is playing this item will not appear 3 Press side of to select the desired setting Example ON or OFF 4 Press ENTER After the mode setting is complete the display returns to normal playback mode 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 control Pesca __D BASS 2 xX D BASS 1 D BASS 3 D BASS 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 With Optional Equipment CD MD Unit This unit can control a maximum of ten external CD MD units in this configuration CD unit maximum of five MD unit maximum of five Any combination up to
7. 3 044 705 11 1 SONY FM MW SW Cassette Car stereo Operating Instructions For installation and connections see the supplied installation connections manua XR C2604 2000 Sony Corporation 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 isan audio CD that includes information such as the 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 centre 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 If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit
8. 50 kHz 30 pV Power amplifier section Outputs Speaker impedance Speaker outputs sure seal connectors 4 8 ohms Maximum power output 45 W x 4 at 4 ohms General Outputs Tone controls Power requirements Dimensions Mounting dimensions Mass Supplied accessories Optional accessories Optional equipment Audio output Power aerial relay control ead Power amplifier control ead Telephone ATT control ead Bass 8 dB at 100 Hz Treble 8 dB at 10 kHz 12 V DC car battery negative earth Approx 188 x 58 x 182 mm w h d Approx 182 x 53 x 163 mm w h d Approx 1 2 kg 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 838 CDX 828 CDX 737 CDX 636 MD changer 6 discs MDX 65 Other CD MD changers with the Sony BUS system Source selector XA C30 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 15 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 Set the fader control to the centre position for two speaker systems e Rotate the dial clockwise to adjust the volume The contents of the memory have been erased e The power cord or battery has been disconnected e T
9. 604J Refer to the pages listed for details MENU button 7 8 9 10 12 SOUND button 10 Volume contro dial RELEASE front panel release button SOURCE TUNER CD MD button 8 9 11 6 14 EJ PRST DISC cursor up down buttons SEEK AMS cursor left right buttons 7 8 9 10 12 7 8 9 10 12 During radio reception seek 9 2 Preset stations select 9 Automatic Music Sensor 12 l h 12 During CD MD playback Manyasa can Disc change 12 Reset button located on the front side DSPL display mode change button of the unit behind the front panel 6 8 11 12 ENTER button 7 8 9 10 12 a MODE button Number buttons During radio reception preset number select 9 During CD or MD playback During tape CD MD playback CD MD unit select 11 CG REP 13 eject button 7 SHUF 13 E Display window OFF button 6 E lt lt gt gt fast winding DIR tape transport direction change buttons 7 Warning when installing in a car Hl D BASS button 11 without ACC accessory position on the ignition 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
10. W1 and 2 in the order of your choice 1 Press repeatedly to select the tuner 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 and hold the desired number button CD to until MEM appears The number button indication appears in the display Note If you store a new station on anumber button which already hasa station registered the previously stored station will be replaced by the new station Receiving the memorized stations 1 Press repeatedly to select the tuner 2 Press repeatedly to select the band 3 Press the number button CD to on w hich the desired station is stored Tip Press either side of to receive the stations in the order they are stored in the memory Preset Search Function If you cannot tune in a preset station Press either side of to search for the station automatic tuning Scanning stops when the unit receives a station Press either side of repeatedly until the desired station is received Note If the automatic tuning stops too frequently press MENU then press either side of repeatedly until LOCAL local seek mode is displayed Then press side of to select LOCAL ON Press CENTER 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 and hold either side of until
11. he reset button was pressed Store again into the memory Indications do not appear in the Remove the front panel and clean the connectors display See 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 Memorize the correct frequency e The broadcast signal is too weak Automatic tuning is not possible The broadcast signal is too weak Use manual tuning The stations cannot be received The sound is hampered by noises 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 SW aerial 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 16 Error displays when an optional CD MD unit is connected The following indications will flash for about five seconds and an alarm sound will be heard Display NO MAG Cause The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD MD unit Solution Insert the disc magazine in the CD
12. he tape During playback press lt lt or PP Direction indicator To advance To rewind FWD gt gt PF REV lt lt gt gt The lt gt 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 Changing the display item Each time you press DSPL the item changes as follows Tape playback Frequency While the ATA function is activated After you select the desired item the display will automatically change to the Motion Display mode after a few seconds In the Motion Display mode all the above items are scrolled in the display one by one in order Tip The Motion Display mode can be turned off See Changing the sound and display settings on page 10 SEE Ee ee ee Radio Reception during Fast forwarding or Rewinding of a Tape ATA Automatic Tuner Activation When fast forwarding or rewinding with the lt lt or PP button the tuner will turn on automatically 1 During playback press MENU oN SFT Firm gt ie r FLUER 2 Press either side of repeatedly until ATA appears AAN DIM ITT s fe pil HUE 3 Press side of to select ON fey DIM CIT UL IN G en Hit i Noass The selected play mode starts 4 Press CENTER To return to normal playback mode select OFF in step 3 above
13. or a few seconds If you connect an optional power amplifier and do not use the built in amplifier the beep sound will be deactivated How to use the menu This unit is operated by selecting items from a menu To select first enter the menu mode and choose up down of PRST DISC or choose left right of SEEK AMS PRST DISC p To select upwards a To select downwards sc To select leftw ards To select rightwards Setting the clock The clock uses a 12 hour digital indication Example To set the clock to 10 08 1 Press MENU then press either side of repeatedly until CLOCK appears AN cer Tb mim O LLuLh Press ENTER ry ET Ke7 atl vy The hour indication flashes Press either side of to set the hour CG aaa w JN Press side of SEEK AMS a gt SET PANE Ww AJ The minute indication flashes Press either side of to set the minute e Tyee g w i AN 2 Press CENTER I VAJADA 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 Noass W DBAS Tip To change the tape s playback direction press lt lt and gt gt To stop playback and eject the cassette Press 4 Fast winding t
14. place 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 Table of Contents This Unit Only Location Of controls ccecescsesseseeeeeseseteteteteeeeeenees 5 Getting Started Resetting the unit sssssssssssssssrssrtttteerssrssssssns 6 Detaching the front panel ccscseeeeeeeeees 6 How to use the menu nnssssssssssssssssrrststesserssssssss 6 Setting the Clock s sesaraccannaiiaasas 7 Cassette Player Listening to a tape Radio Reception during Fast forwarding or Rewinding of a Tape ATA Automatic Tuner Activation 8 Radio Memorizing stations automatically Best Tuning Memory BTM Memorizing only the desired stations Receiving the memorized stations 00 Other Functions Adjusting the sound characteristics 10 Attenuating the sound oo 10 Changing the sound and display settings 10 Boosting the bass sound DDaASS csccssssesssssscessesseseneseasnssensseasesvees 11 With Optional Equipment CD MD Unit Playing a CD or MD iiie insara 11 Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat Play sisccesiccistanaccii sheen 13 Playing tracks in random order Shuffle Play sain aerea 13 Additional Information Maintenance Dismounting the unit Specifications Troubleshooting guide Location of controls XR C2
15. ten will work 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 1 Press repeatedly to select CD or MD 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 v Disc name Artist name v Track name l If you have not labeled 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 After you select the desired item the display will automatically change to the Motion Display mode after a few seconds In the Motion Display mode all the above items are scrolled in the display one by one in order Continued to next pane 11 12 Tip The Motion Display mode can be turned off See Changing the sound and display settings on page 10 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 charac
16. ters and the Auto Scroll function is on it 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 MD or CD TEXT disc is scrolled automatically whether you set the function on or off 1 During playback press MENU 2 Press either side of repeatedly until A SCRL appears 3 Press side of to select A SCRL ON 4 Press CENTER To cancel Auto Scroll select A SCRL OFF in step 3 above 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 q To locate preceding succeeding tracks 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 To search backward Changing Discs During playback press either side of momentarily The desired disc in the current unit begins playback For succeeding discs For preceding discs Disc number ra mam ws si F
17. 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 L_ EE E_E_E_ Cassettes longer than 90 minutes Notes on Cassettes The use of cassettes longer than 90 minutes is not recommended except for long continuous Cassette care play The tape used for these cassettes is very e Do not touch the tape surface of a cassette as thin and tends to stretch easily Frequent any dirt or dust will contaminate the heads playing and stopping of these tapes may cause e Keep cassettes away from equipment with them to become entangled in the cassette deck built in magnets such as speakers and mechanism 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 a 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 re
18. the desired frequency appears manual tuning If FM stereo reception is poor Monaural Mode 1 During radio reception press MENU then press either side of repeatedly until MONO appears 2 Press either side of repeatedly until MONO ON appears The sound improves but becomes monaural ST disappears 3 Press ENTER To return to stereo mode select MON O OFF in step 2 above 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 elect the item you want to adjust by 1 Select the i djust b pressing repeatedly BAS bass TRE treble gt BAL left right FAD front rear 2 Adjust the selected item by pressing either side of SEEK AMS Adjust within three seconds after selecting the item Attenuating the sound 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 Changing the sound and display settings The following items can be set e CLOCK page 7 e BEEP to turn the beep sound on or off e D INFO Dual Information to display the clock and the play mode at the same time ON or to display the information altemately OFF e A SCRL Auto Scroll page 12 e M DSPL Motion Display to turn the
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