Sony XR-C5100 User's Manual
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1. MD CD Unit XR C5100 only You can control two MD or CD units with this unit Playing an MD CD Press until the desired unit indication appears on the display MD CD playback starts When an MD CD unit is connected all the tracks play from the beginning Note Even if you select an MD unit CD appears in the display Selecting MD CD units when several MD CD units are connected Press repeatedly to select the desired MD CD unit Changing the displayed items Each time you press during MD CD playback the item changes as follows v Elapsed playback time Disc and track number v Clock Locating a specific track Automatic Music Sensor AMS During playback press either side of once for each track you wish to skip To locate the succeeding tracks ES To locate the preceding tracks HUN Qd GIN SUO DUN JaYyIO OIPeY H Locating a specific point in a track Manual search During playback press and hold either side of SEEK AMS Release the button when you have found the desired part EF To search forward ES To search backword Switching to other discs During playback press either side of PRESET DISC PRESET To return to the previous disc To advance to the next disc Scanning the tracks Intro scan The first 10 seconds of all the tracks on the current disc are played in order After the first disc is over the next disc is played Press 12. during playback INTRO appears on the display When you find the desired track press again The unit returns to the normal MD CD playback mode Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat play To repeat a track Press 2 repeatedly during MD CD playback until REP 1 is displayed To repeat a disc Press 2 repeatedly during MD CD playback until REP 2 is displayed To repeat all the discs in the current unit Press 2 repeatedly during MD CD playback until REP 3 is displayed Each time you press 2 the display changes as follows REP 1 _____________w _ REP 2 Track repeat Disc repeat Cancel Normal CD lt REP 3 Unit repeat playback mode Playing tracks in random order shuffle play To play the tracks on the current disc in random order Press 3 repeatedly during MD CD playback until SHUF 1 is displayed To play all the tracks in the current unit in a random order Press 3 repeatedly during MD CD playback until SHUF 2 is displayed Each time you press 3 the display changes as follows v SHUF 1 Disc shuffle v SHUF 2 Unit shuffle v Cancel Normal CD playback mode If you press during shuffle play the first 10 seconds of all tracks will be played in random order Additional Information Precautions e If your car was parked in direct sunlight resulting in a considerable rise in temperature inside the car al
3. 7 Si es en a Dismounting the unit cccccseeseeseeseeseeseeseeee 12 Receiving the memorized stations 7 The rotary commander labels 12 Location Of CONHIOIS cessecseseeseeeeseeeestesseeee 13 Other Functions Specifications 14 Adjusting the sound characteristics 0 8 Troubleshooting guide scccsscesssssssseesseeee 15 Attenuating Masts deleeumeaamn 3 Be A E es dawnsuustosasiannlanantinh 17 Changing the sound and beep tone 000 8 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 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 right side up
4. 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 Tip Press either side of XR C5100 only to receive in order the stations stored in the memory Preset Search Function 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 to light up LCL on the display local seek mode Only the stations with relatively strong signals are tuned in Tip If you know the frequency press and hold either side of until the desired station is received manual tuning Other Functions 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 v
5. as follows gt Tape playback gt Clock 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 again The unit returns to the normal playback mode To cancel this mode press QD again Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat play Press 2 during playback REP appears on the display 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 for two seconds 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 PREV
6. ENTING ACCIDENTS When tuning in while driving use the automatic tuning or memory preset search function instead of manual tuning 1 Press repeatedly to select the tuner Each time you press SOURCE the source changes as follows TAPE TUNER MD CD XR C5100 only 2 Press repeatedly to select the band Each time you press MODE the band changes as follows FM1 FM2 FM3 AM1 AM2 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 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 AM1 and AM2 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 olpey iaXe q ayjasseD H 1
7. S O NY 3 861 687 12 1 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 C5100 4800 Serial No For installation and connections see the supplied installation connections manual XR C5100 XR 4800 1998 by 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 out
8. c magazine with discs L Li the MD CD unit into the MD CD unit E mI No disc is inserted in the disc Take out the magazine and insert a ae 7 a magazine disc s m L The disc is dirty Clean the disc The disc is inserted upside down Insert the disc correctly The MD CD unit cannot be operated because of some problem The ambient temperature is more than 50 C 122 F Press the reset button on the unit Wait until the temperature goes below 50 C 122 F If the above mentioned solutions do not help to improve the situation consult your nearest Sony dealer Index A ATT 8 Automatic Music Sensor AMS 6 9 Automatic tuning 8 Automatic Tuner Activation ATA 6 BAL left right 8 BAS bass 8 Best Tuning Memory BTM 7 Blank skip 6 C Caution alarm 4 CD playback 9 Clock 5 D E DIGITAL D BASS D Bass 8 Display 6 9 F G H FAD front rear 8 Fast forward 5 Front panel 4 Fuse 12 I J K Intro scan 6 10 L Local seek mode LCL 8 M N O Manual search 10 Manual tuning 8 MD playback 9 P Q Preset search 7 Radio 7 Repeat play 6 10 Reset 4 Rewind 5 Rotary commander 12 S Shuffle play 10 T U V W X Y Z Tape playback 5 TRE treble 8 uonewoy u EUOIPPY H 17 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand
9. entarily Tara 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 The side facing up is being played l TAPE al The side facing down is being played 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 ER Fast forward SEEK AMS eas Rewind To start playback during fast forwarding or rewinding press q gt J e d ayjasser payeys HUID 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
10. let 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 the Sony Cassette Car Stereo This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features by using an optional rotary commander In addition to the tape playback and the radio operation you can expand your system by connecting an optional MD CD unit XR C5100 only You can connect to an MD changer CD changer an MD player or CD player Table of contents This Unit Only With Optional Equipment Getting Started MDI CD Unit XR C5100 only Resetting the nitesini 4 Playing an MD CD wieseessssssssssssssssssssnsnnssseseeeeeees 9 Detaching the front panel 0 0 0 4 Scanning the tracks Setting the clock enesenn 5 NITO SCAN oo eseseesseseestesteseeseeseeseeneeseeneeneenees 10 Playing tracks repeatedly Cassette Player Repeat play se cssisssssracsecesssteenstesesnnscesess 10 Listening toa tape soreness 5 Playing tracks in random order Shuffle play scien scsi eneteeariecceeast 10 Playing a tape in various modes Radio Additional Information Memorizing stations automatically PrecatioN Siraan itni 11 Best Tuning Memory BTM 7 Maintenance 12 Memorizing only the desired stations
11. low 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 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 tur
12. n 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 Ke 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 Disc play XR C5100 only Problem Playback sound skips Cause Solution A dusty or defective disc continue to next page uonewoy u EUOIPPY H 15 16 Error displays XR C5100 only when the optional MD CD unit s is connected The following indications will flash for about five seconds and an alarm sound will be heard Display Cause Solution E 2M The disc magazine is not inserted in Insert the dis
13. n 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 GO uoewoyu EUOIPPYAIUN G gt GWI H 11 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 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 Main unit Back of the front panel Dismounting the unit The rotary c
14. olume level press again 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 signal 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 use an optional subwoofer system Moreover the Digital D bass function creates even sharper and more powerful bass sounds than Analog D bass Analog D BASS D BASS 3 Digital D BASS a D BASS 3 D BASS 2 K gt D BASS 2 we D BASS 1 pass 1 Level Level 0dB Frequency Hz 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 If an optional CD changer has the Digital D BASS function DIGITAL D BASS appears on the display during CD playback XR C5100 only 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 With Optional Equipment
15. ommander labels You can control this unit with the optional rotary commander RM X4S Some labels are supplied with the rotary commander Attach that label that matches the functions of the master unit and the mounting position of the rotary commander When you mount the rotary commander attach the appropriate label as in the illustration below Location of controls Refer to the pages for further details SEEK AMS button 5 6 7 8 9 10 SOURCE button TAPE TUNER MD CD 5 7 9 volume bass treble left right front rear control button 5 8 MODE lt I gt button During tuner reception BAND select 7 During tape playback Transport direction change 5 During MD or CD playback MD CD Unit select 9 OFF button 4 5 DSPL display mode change time set button 5 6 8 9 eject button 5 BN og During tuner reception Preset number buttons 7 During tape MD CD playback CG INTRO button 6 10 REPEAT button 6 10 SHUF Shuffle button 10 G ATA Automatic Tuner Activation button 6 BL SKIP Blank Skip button 6 E RELEASE front panel release button 4 12 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 ATT button 8 SEL control mode select button 5 8 9 POWER SELECT
16. section Outputs Speaker impedance Maximum power output Speaker outputs sure seal connectors 4 8 ohms 40 W x4 at 4 ohms for XR C5100 35 W x4 at 4 ohms for XR 4800 General Outputs Tone controls Power requirements Dimensions Mounting dimensions Mass Supplied accessories Optional accessories Optional accessories for XR C5100 Optional equipment for XR C5100 Power antenna control lead Power amplifier 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 Approx 188 x 58 x 181 mm 71 x23 x71 in w h d Approx 182 x 53 x 164 mm 7 x2 x6 in w h d Approx 1 2 kg 2Ib 100z Parts for installation and connections 1 set Front panel case 1 Rotary commander RM X4S Bus cable supplied with an RCA pin cord RC 61 1 m RC 62 2 m CD changer CDX 605 10 discs CDX T60 6 discs CDX T62 6 discs MD changer MDX 62 Source selector XA C30 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Troubleshooting guide The following 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 o
17. switch located on the bottom of the unit See POWER SELECT Switch in the Installation Connections manual uonewoy u EUOIIPPY z A i be ES Display window BTM Best tuning memory button 7 PRESET DISC button 7 10 During tuner reception Preset station select 7 During MD CD playback Disc select 10 LCL button 8 D BASS control 8 ma Sy ery for Sul ES XR C5100 only The illustration of the front panel in this manual is of the XR C5100 13 14 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 4800 13 W C5100 17 W 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 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 87 5 107 9 MHz External antenna 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 AM Tuning range Antenna terminal Intermediate frequency Sensitivity 0 7 stereo 0 4 mono 35 dB at 1 kHz 30 15 000 Hz 530 1 710 kHz External antenna connector 10 71 MHz 450kHz 30 pV Power amplifier
18. when attaching it to the unit as it cannot be attached upside down Do not press the front panel too hard when attaching it to the unit It can easily be attached by pressing it lightly against the unit When you carry the front panel with you keep it in the supplied front panel case e Do not press hard or put excessive pressure on the display windows of the front panel 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 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 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 Va reir wer The hour digit flashes AM Set the hour digits AA To go forward cc J To go backward Press momentarily Tesla ILELILI META The minutes digits flashes Set the minute digits To go forward cc0 To go backward NUL a ae 3 Press SPL mom
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