Sony XR-7850 User's Manual
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1. Tip To change the tape transport direction press lt A gt during tape playback To Press Stop playback OFF Eject the cassette a Fast winding the tape During playback press either side of for two seconds ES Fast forward ES Rewind To start playback during fast forwarding or rewinding press lt I gt Jafke g a jassep payiers HUD H Locating the beginning of a track Automatic Music Sensor AMS You can skip up to nine tracks at one time During playback press either side of momentarily E Te locate the succeeding tracks ES To locate the preceding tracks Note The AMS function may not work when the blanks between tracks are shorter than 4 seconds e there is noise between tracks e there are long sections of low volume or quiet sections Changing the displayed items Each time you press during tape playback the displayed item changes as follows gt Tape playback gt Clock gt Frequency While the ATA function is activated Playing a tape in various modes Searching for the desired track Intro scan Press 1 during playback INTRO appears on the display The first 10 seconds of all the tracks are played When you find the desired track press CD again The unit returns to the normal playback mode To cancel this mode press G again Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat play Press 2 during playback REP appears on the di2. and select Press to change the display items Changing the operative direction The operative direction of controls is factory preset as in the illustration below To decrease If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right side of the steering column you can reverse the controls operative direction Press for two seconds while pushing in the VOL control turn off the unit Adjusting the sound characteristics 1 Select the item you want to adjust by pressing repeatedly VOL volume BAS bass TRE treble BAL left right FAD front rear 2 Adjust the selected item by pressing either G or Adjust within three seconds after selecting After three seconds the button will again serve as the volume control button Attenuating the sound Press ATT The ATT indication flashes To restore the previous volume level press again Tip The unit decreases the volume automatically when a telephone call comes in Telephone ATT function Changing the sound and beep tone Boosting the bass sound D Bass You can enjoy clear and powerful bass sound The D bass function boosts the low frequency singal with a sharper curve than conventional bass boost You can hear the bass line more clearly even if the vocal volume remains the same You can emphasize and adjust the bass sound easily with the D bass control This effect is similar to the one you get when you us
3. alarm If you turn the ignition key to the OFF position without removing the front panel the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds only when the POWER SELECT switch is set to the position If you connect an optional power amplifier to the LINE OUT and do not use the built in amplifier the beep tone will be disabled Preparing the rotary commander When you mount the rotary commander attach the label in the illustration below Setting the clock The clock has a 12 hour digital indication For example setting it to 10 08 1 Press or during operation 2 Press DSPL for two seconds The hour digit flashes Set the hour digits AA To go forward cc J To go backward Press momentarily aliti mute fits The minutes digits flashes Set the minute digits fa To go forward cc0 To go backward ine abe 3 Press SPL momentarily Tare LILI The clock starts Note If the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is set to the position the clock cannot be set unless the power is turned on Set the clock after you have turned on the radio Cassette Player Listening to a tape Insert a cassette Playback will start automatically If a cassette is already inserted press repeatedly until TAPE is displayed TAPE o The side facing up is being played l TAPE o The side facing down is being played
4. buttons will remain empty When a preset number indicated on the display the unit starts storing station from the one currently display Memorizing only the desired stations Up to 6 stations on each band FM1 FM2 FM3 MW SW1 and SW2 can be stored on the preset number buttons in the order of your choice Therefore 18 FM stations can be memorized If you try to store another station on the same preset number button the most recently stored station will be erased 1 Press repeatedly to select the tuner 2 Press repeatedly to select the band 3 Press to search for the station you wish to store on a preset number button 4 Press the desired preset number button CD to for two seconds The number of the selected preset number button appears on the display Receiving the memorized stations 1 Press repeatedly to select the tuner 2 Press repeatedly to select the band 3 Press the preset number button momentarily CG to on which the desired station is stored olpey iake q ayjasseD H Changing the displayed items Each time you press DSPL the display changes between the frequency and the clock If you cannot tune in a preset station Press either side of momentarily to search for the station automatic tuning Scanning stops when a station is received Press either side of repeatedly until the desired station is received Note If the automatic tuning stops too frequently press
5. to lights up LCL on the display local seek mode Only the stations with relatively strong signals can be tuned in Tip If you know the frequency press and hold either side of until the desired station is received manual tuning Other Functions Using the rotary commander The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and or rotating controls By pressing buttons the SOURCE and the MODE buttons Every time you press SOURCE the source changes as follows TAPE TUNER Pressing changes the operation in the following ways e the tape transport direction e the band FM1 gt FM2 gt FM3 gt MW gt SW1 SW2 Tip You can turn on this unit by pressing SOURCE on the rotary commander By rotating the control the SEEK AMS control Rotate the control momentarily and release it to e Locate the beginnings of the tracks on the tape Rotate and hold the control and release it to fast wind the tape To playback rotate and hold the control again and release it e Tune in the stations automatically Rotate and hold the control to tune in the specific station By rotating the control while pushing in the PRESET DISC control Kap AT Z 0 Push in and rotate the control to Receive the stations memorized on the preset buttons Other operations Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume Press ATT to attenuate the sound Press to Press to adjust
6. SONY FM MW S W Cassette Car Stereo Operating Instructions For installation and connections see the supplied installation connections manual XR 7850 1998 by Sony Corporation Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Sony Cassette Car Stereo This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features by using a supplied rotary commander Table of contents Getting Started Resetting the unit sisisi Detaching the front panel 0 Preparing the rotary commander 0s e0 Setting theiclock esien Cassette Player Listening tO a tape ceeeceececseeeeeeestesteenesneeenns Playing a tape in various modes eeeees Radio Memorizing stations automatically Best Tuning Memory BTM sesse Memorizing only the desired stations Receiving the memorized stations Other Functions Using the rotary commander eseceeeseeteeteees Adjusting the sound characteristics 0 Attenuating the sound ccccceeesesteeteeteeeenees Changing the sound and beep tone Additional Information Precautions Maintenance Dismounting the Umit sssrini 12 Locator OF CONTOIS x cccceseessccccesseversvacenceazcenceees 13 Specifications Troubleshooting guide We sas ceranssaes E EEN 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 pointe
7. ating 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 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 Main unit Back of the front panel UO JEWIOJU EUOITIPPV SUO PUNY 18410 H 11 12 Dismounting the unit q q EE OIN Release key supplied 2 3 4 lt eA Location of controls INTRO REPEAT CEED ATA BL SKIP Refer to the pages for further details a g SEEK AMS button 5 6 7 8 SOURCE button TAPE TUNER 5 7 volume bass treble left right front rear control button 5 9 MODE lt I gt button During tuner reception BAND select 7 During tape playback Transport direction change 5 OFF button 4 5 eject button 5 During radio reception Preset number buttons 7 During tape playback INTRO button 6 REPEAT button 6 G ATA Automatic Tuner Activat
8. d 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 Cassettes longer than 90 minutes The use of cassettes longer than 90 minutes is not recommended except for long continuous play The tapes used for these cassettes are very thin and tend to be stretched easily Frequent playing and stopping of these tapes may cause them to be pulled into the cassette deck mechanism Maintenance Fuse Replacement When replacing the fuse be sure to use one matching the amperage r
9. d object such as a ball point pen Reset button Note Pressing the reset button will erase all the memorized EN program and memory functions Detaching the front panel The front panel of this unit can be detached to prevent the unit from being stolen 1 Press OFF 2 Press to detach the front panel then gently pull it out RELEASE Notes e Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it from the unit e If you press to detach the panel while the unit is still turned on the power will automatically turn off to protect the speakers from being damaged Attaching the front panel Attach part of the front panel to part of the unit as illustrated and push until it clicks Notes e Make sure the front panel is the right way up when attaching it to the unit as it cannot be attached upside down Do not press the front panel hard against the unit when attaching it to the unit It can easily be attached by pressing it lightly against the unit e When you carry the front panel with you put it in the supplied front panel case Do not press hard or put excessive pressure to the display windows of the front panel e Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight heat sources such as hot air ducts or leave it in a humid place Never leave it on the dashboard etc of a car parked in direct sunlight where there may be a considerable rise in temperature inside the car Caution
10. e an optional subwoofer system Analog D BASS D BASS 3 ae 5 D BASS 2 a x lt D BASS 1 Level NN Frequency Hz suoIpunN4 194 0 0Ipey 2 10 Adjusting the bass curve Turn the D BASS control to adjust the bass level 1 2 or 3 D BASS appears in the display To cancel turn the control to the OFF position Note If the bass sound becomes distorted adjust the D BASS control or the volume button Attenuating the beep tone Press 6 while pressing SEL To obtain the beep tone again press these buttons again Note If you connect an optional power amplifier to the LINE OUT and do not use the built in amplifier the beep tone will be disabled Additional Information 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 2 speaker system set the fader control to the center position e When the 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 that are not covered in this manual please consult your nearest Sony dealer To maintain high quality soun
11. ion button 6 BL SKIP Blank Skip button 6 RELEASE front panel release button 4 11 Reset button located on the front side of the unit hidden by the front panel Press this button when you use this unit for the first time when you have changed the car battery or when the buttons of this unit do not function properly SHE ie Eat ma ay pry for Sul ES Aa ee Ei ATT button 9 SEL control mode select button 5 9 10 POWER SELECT switch located on the bottom of the unit See POWER SELECT Switch in the Installation Connections manual Frequency Select switch located on the bottom of the unit See Frequency Select Switch in the Installation Connections manual Display window BTM Best tuning memory button 7 DSPL display mode change time set button 5 6 8 LCL button 8 D BASS control 9 When the positions of switch HH and Rj is altered be sure to press the reset button after connecting power uonewoy u EUOIIPPY H 13 14 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 08 WRMS 30 18 000 Hz 58 dB FM tuning interval 50 kHz 200kHz switchable 87 5 108 0 MHz at 50 kHz step 87 5 107 9 MHz at 200 kHz step Externa
12. l antenna connector 10 7 MHz 8 dBf 75 dB at 400 kHz 65 dB stereo 68 dB mono Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Separation Frequency response Capture ratio MW Tuning range Antenna terminal Intermediate frequency Sensitivity SW Tuning range Antenna terminal Intermediate frequency Sensitivity 0 5 stereo 0 3 mono 35 dB at 1 kHz 30 15 000 Hz 2 dB MW tuning interval 9kHz 10kHz switchable 531 1 602kHz at 9kHz step 530 1 710kHz at 10kHz step External antenna connector 10 71 MHz 450kHz 30 pV SW tuning interval SW1 2 940 7 735kHz SW2 9 500 18 135kHz except for 10 140 11 575kHz External antenna connector 10 71 MHz 450kHz 50 pV Power amplifier section Outputs Speaker impedance Speaker outputs sure seal connectors 4 8 ohms Maximum power output 35 W x4 at 4 ohms General Outputs Power antenna control lead Power amplifier control lead Telephone ATT control lead Rear line out 1 Bass 8 dB at 100 Hz Treble 8 dB at 10 kHz 12 V DC car battery negative ground Tone controls Power requirements Dimensions Approx 188 x 58 x 181 mm w h d Mounting dimensions Approx 182 x 53 x 164 mm w h d Mass Supplied accessories Approx 1 2 kg Parts for installation and connections 1 set Front panel case 1 Rotary commander RM X4S 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Troubleshooting guide The f
13. lt your nearest Sony dealer uonewoy u EUOIIPPY H 15 16 Index A ATT 9 Automatic Music Sensor AMS 6 Automatic tuning 8 Automatic Tuner Activation ATA 6 BAL left right 9 BAS bass 9 Best Tuning Memory BTM 7 Blank skip 6 C Caution alarm 4 Clock 5 D E D BASS D Bass 9 Display 6 F G H FAD front rear 9 Fast forward 5 Front panel 4 Fuse 11 LJ K Intro scan 6 L Local seek mode LCL 8 M N O P Q Manual tuning 8 R S Radio 7 Repeat play 6 Reset 4 Rewind 5 Rotary commander 4 8 T U V W X Y Z Tape playback 5 Telephone ATT 9 TRE treble 9
14. ollowing checklist will assist in the correction of most problems you may encounter with your unit Before going through the checklist below refer to the operating procedures General Problem No sound Cause Solution e Adjust the volume with e Set the fader control to the center position for 2 speaker systems Indications do not appear on the display Remove the front panel and clean the connectors See Cleaning the Connectors in Maintenance for details No beep tone e An optional power amplifier is connected to the LINE OUT and you are not using the built in amplifier e The beep tone is attenuated Tape playback Problem Playback sound is distorted Cause Solution Contamination of the tape head Clean the head The AMS does not operate correctly e There is noise in the space between tracks e A blank space is too short less than four seconds e Pl on is pressed immediately before the following track Kd on is pressed immediately after the track starts e A long pause or a passage of low frequencies or very low sound level is treated as a blank space Radio reception Problem Preset tuning is not possible Cause Solution e Store the correct frequency e The broadcast is too weak Automatic tuning is not possible The broadcast is too weak Use manual tuning If the above mentioned solutions do not help to improve the situation consu
15. splay When the current played track is over it will be played again from the beginning To cancel this mode press 2 again Switching to the radio while fast winding a tape Automatic Tuner Activation ATA Press during playback ATA appears on the display When fast forwarding or rewinding with GSEEK AMS the tuner will turn on automatically To cancel this mode press again Skipping blanks during tape playback Blank skip Press 6 during playback BL SKIP appears on the display Blanks longer than eight seconds will automatically be skipped during tape playback To cancel this mode press 6 again 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 while driving use the automatic tuning instead of manual tuning 1 Press repeatedly to select the tuner Each time you press SOURCE the source changes as follows TAPE TUNER 2 Press repeatedly to select the band Each time you press MODE the band changes as follows FM1 FM2 gt FM3 MW SW1 gt sw2 3 Press for two seconds Notes The unit will not store stations with weak signals on the preset number buttons If there are only a few stations received some preset number
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