Sony Model XR-3509 User's Manual
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1. ir MW LW FMI 2 Press momentarily the preset number button C1 to 5 on which the desired station is stored Note If you press the preset number button for more than two seconds the currently received station will be memorized To receive the previously memorized station make sure that the preset number button is pressed only momentarily Sony XR 3509 E 3 856 295 11 1 uolido2sy olpey uonelsdo Jahe g 21195529 H Other Functions Adjusting the Sound Characteristics 1 Select the item you want to adjust by VOL volume BAS bass TRE treble BAL balance FAD fader VOL volume 2 Adjust the selected item by pressing either the or button Adjust within three seconds after selecting After three seconds the button will again serve as volume control button Enjoying Bass and Treble at Low Volume Loudness Function LOUD Press the button LOUD will appear on the display Bass and treble will be boosted To cancel press again Muting the Beep Tone Press the button while pressing To reactivate the beep tone press these buttons once more Actual total number Maintenance 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 the RELEASE button then detach it and clean with a cotton sw2. as illustrated then swing the left side into the unit until it clicks Notes e Make sure that the front panel is the right way up when attaching it to the unit as it cannot be attached upside down e 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 e Do not press hard or give excessive pressure to the display windows of the front panel e Before removing the front panel be sure to turn the power off However if you press the RELEASE button to detach the panel while the unit is still turned on the power will be automatically turned off in order to protect the speakers from being damaged Actual total number 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 alarm Volkswagen only If you turn the ignition key to the OFF position without removing the front panel the caution alarm will be activated and a beep tone will be heard for a few seconds Sony XR 3509 E 3 856 295 11 1 Setting the Clock The clock has a 24 hour digital indication For example setting it to 10 08 1 Display the time DSPL E Press the butt
3. AG dealer Sony XR 3509 E 3 856 295 11 1 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 of the recorded tape could occur e Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight extremely cold temperatures or moisture e When the tape is played back for a long period the cassette shell may become warm because of the built in power amplifier This is not a sign of a malfunction Notes on Cassette Deck Tape Heads e Long use of cassette tapes contaminates the tape head causing poor sound quality or complete sound dropout Therefore we recommend cleaning the tape head once a month or so with the separately available Sony Cassette Cleaning Set If the sound does not improve after using a cleaning cassette please consult your nearest Sony dealer e In case of old or inferior cassette tapes the tape head gets contaminated much more quickly Depending on the tape one or two playbacks may cause poor sound 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 Actual total
4. Playback sound is distorted Contamination of the tape head Clean the head Radio reception Problem Cause Solution Preset tuning is not possible e Memorize the correct frequency e The broadcast is too weak Automatic tuning is not possible The broadcast is too weak Use the manual tuning The ST indication flashes e Tune in precisely e The broadcast is too weak Press the SENS button to enter the MONO mode 11 Actual total number Sony XR 3509 E 3 856 295 11 1 Sony Corporation Printed in Singapore Actual total number Sony XR 3509 E 3 856 295 11 1
5. S O NY 3 856 295 11 1 FM MW LW Cassette Car Stereo Operating Instructions EN O XR 3509 1995 by Sony Corporation Actual total number Sony XR 3509 E 3 856 295 11 1 Features General e Detachable front panel enables you to take the front panel away with you when you leave your car page 4 e Caution alarm will be activated if you turn off the ignition key without removing the front panel from the unit e Built in power amplifier max output 15 W x 4 ch enables you to enjoy a 4 speaker system e Digital 24 hour clock provided page 5 Tuner section e Up to 30 stations can be preset 18 stations on FM 6 stations each of MW and LW e Automatic Memory function stores a total of 30 stations in memory quickly and easily page 7 Actual total number Precautions e If your car is 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 If your car is equipped with a power antenna note that it will be automatically extended while the unit is operating If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual please consult your nearest V
6. ab dipped in alcohol Do not apply too much force Otherwise the connector may get damaged Main unit Back of the front panel Sony XR 3509 E 3 856 295 11 1 Button Locations Refer to the pages in for details Display window SEL control mode select button DSPL display mode change time set button eject button During radio reception Preset number buttons lt lt gt P fast winding DIR tape transport direction change buttons lo hy Oo is LOUD loudness button Actual total number Sis Gal kl C we PEL EEE eae aS ss RELEASE front panel release button 006 LEA volume bass treble balance fader control buttons OO SEEK MANU button TUNER A MEM radio on e band select automatic memory button SENS sensitivity adjust button OFF button Sony XR 3509 E 3 856 295 11 1 SUO EDO7 UOING SUO IJDUNY 194 0 10 Specifications Cassette player section Tape track 4 track 2 channel stereo Wow and flutter 0 13 WRMS Frequency response 30 15 000 Hz Signal to noise ratio 55 dB Tuner section FM Tuning range Antenna terminal 87 5 108 0 MHz External antenna connector Intermediate frequency 10 7 MHz Usable sensitivity 12 dBf Selectivity 70 dB at 400 kHz Signal to noise ratio 65 dB stereo 68 dB mono Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz 0 5 stereo 0 3 mono Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency respons
7. e 30 15 000 Hz Capture ratio 2 dB MW LW MW 531 1 602 kHz LW 153 281 kHz External antenna connector Tuning range Antenna terminal Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Sensitivity MW 30 pV LW 50 pV Power amplifier section Outputs Speaker outputs sure seal connectors Speaker impedance 4 8 ohms Maximum power output 15 W x4 at 4 ohms Actual total number General Tone controls Bass 8 dB at 100 Hz Treble 8 dB at 10 kHz Power requirements 12 V DC car battery negative ground Approx 186 x 57 x 170 mm w h d not incl projecting parts and controls Approx 182 x 53 x 155 mm w h d not incl projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 1 2 kg Supplied accessories Front panel case 1 Dimensions Mounting dimension Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Sony XR 3509 E 3 856 295 11 1 Troubleshooting Guide The following checklist will assist in the correction of most problems which you may encounter with your unit Before going through the checklist below refer to the connection and operating procedures General Problem Cause Solution No sound e Adjust the volume with the button e Set the fader control to the center position for 2 speaker systems Indications do not appear in the Remove the front panel and clean the connectors See Cleaning display window the Connectors of Maintenance for details Tape playback Problem Cause Solution
8. memory preset tuning instead of the manual tuning Memorizing Stations Automatically Automatic Memory Function Stations with the clearest reception are automatically searched and memorized on each band FM1 FM2 FM3 MW and LW Up to 6 stations on each band can be stored on the preset number buttons 1 to 6 in the order of band frequency 1 Select the desired band A MEM EMI FM2 EM3 ir MW LW FM1 2 Press the TUNER A MEM button for more than two seconds A MEM RE The unit will be start scanning the selected band and memorize the tuned stations on the preset number button 1 through 6 automatically Actual total number Memorizing Only the Desired Stations 1 Select the desired band A MEM FM1 FM2 FM3 im MW LW FMI 2 Tune in the station which you wish to store on the preset number button 3 Press and hold the desired preset number button C to C for about two seconds until you hear a beep tone The number of the pressed preset number button appears in the display window Up to 6 stations on each band FM1 FM2 FM3 MW and LW can be stored on the preset number buttons in the order of your choice Therefore 18 stations can be memorized on FM If you try to store another station on the same preset number button the previously stored station will be erased Receiving the Memorized Stations 1 Select the desired band A MEM FM1 FM2 FM3
9. number Table of Contents Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel 4 mettre The COR nes 5 Cassette Player Operation Listening to Tape Playback sms 5 Byeching th Cassettes J Fast winding Abe me 6 Radio Reception Searching for Stations Automatically Automat TUNNE eus 6 If FM Stereo Reception is Poor Mono ura Mode 6 Tuning in by Adjusting the Frequency Mapual TAS se 7 Memorizing Stations Automatically Automatic Memory FUNCHON ss 7 Memorizing Only the Desired Stations 7 Receiving the Memorized Stations 0 cce 7 Other Functions Adjusting the Sound Characteristics ss 8 Enjoying Bass and Treble at Low Volume Loudness FUDCON 4 an 8 Mutine the Deep TON irns 8 Maintenance ss 8 Button LOCATIONS essaient J D D CUCAUO Se en 10 Troubleshooting GUIS acta ss 11 Sony XR 3509 E 3 856 295 11 1 Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel The front panel of this unit can be detached in order to prevent the unit from being stolen Detaching the Front Panel Before detaching the front panel be sure to press the button first Then press the RELEASE button to open up the front panel and detach the panel by pulling it towards you as illustrated RELEASE button Be sure not to drop the panel after detaching it from the unit Attaching the Front Panel Apply the right side of the front panel to the unit by attaching part of the front panel to part B of the unit
10. omatically Automatic Tuning 1 Select the desired band A MEM EMI EM2 FM3 MW LW FM1 2 Press either side of the SEEK MANU button momentarily to search for the next station automatic tuning Gran Ce ry i For lower For higher frequencies frequencies The scanning stops when a station is received Press either side of the button repeatedly until the desired station is received When an FM stereo program with a sufficient signal strength is tuned in the ST indication will appear To avoid the automatic tuning from stopping on stations too frequently local seek mode press the SENS button momentarily to get the LCL indication Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in The local seek mode functions only when the automatic tuning is in operation If FM Stereo Reception is Poor Monaural Mode Press the button momentarily MONO appears on the display The sound will improve but it will become monaural Sony XR 3509 E 3 856 295 11 1 Tuning in by Adjusting the Frequency Manual Tuning 1 Select the desired band A MEM FM1 FM2 FM3 ir MW LW FM1 2 Press and hold either side of the SEEK MANU button Release the button when the desired station is received GE CEE For lower For higher frequencies frequencies PREVENT ACCIDENTS When tuning in during driving use the automatic tuning and the
11. on during unit operation 2 Press the button for more than two O seconds The hour digit s blinks Set the hour digits NE t g We to go back to go forward The minute digits blink Set the minute digits 4 Press the button momentarily The clock activates Note The clock cannot be set unless the power is turned on Set the clock after you turn on the radio or during tape playback Actual total number Cassette Player Operation Listening to Tape Playback After inserting the cassette playback will start automatically To change the tape direction press both the lt lt and the BB buttons at the same time Indication of Tape Transport Direction The side facing up is being played g uole1sdo 1 ejdq 21195522 H The side facing down is being played Tape playback automatically changes direction at the end of the tape Note Before turning off the unit eject the tape to avoid tape damage Ejecting the Cassette Press the button to stop playback and eject the cassette Sony XR 3509 E 3 856 295 11 1 Fast winding the Tape Direction indicator p 8 b To advance To rewind To resume playback press the other fast winding button partially until the locked button is released The lt A or gt indicator will flash while fast winding the tape Actual total number Radio Reception Searching for Stations Aut
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