Sony XR-1300R: instruction
Class: Auto, Moto equipment and Transportation
Type:
Manual for Sony XR-1300R
Table of contents
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XR-1300R
2000 Sony Corporation
Welcome ! Precautions
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Cassette
• If your car was parked in direct sunlight
Player.
resulting in a considerable rise in
temperature inside the car, allow the unit to
cool off before operating it.
• If no power is being supplied to the unit,
check the connections first. If everything is in
order, check the fuse.
• If no sound comes from the speakers of a
two-speaker system, set the fader control to
the centre position.
• 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 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.
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Cassettes longer than 90 minutes
The use of cassettes longer than 90 minutes is
Notes on Cassettes
not recommended except for long continuous
play. The tape used for these cassettes is very
Cassette care
thin and tends to stretch easily. Frequent
• Do not touch the tape surface of a cassette, as
playing and stopping of these tapes may cause
any dirt or dust will contaminate the heads.
them to become entangled in the cassette deck
• Keep cassettes away from equipment with
mechanism.
built-in magnets such as speakers and
amplifiers, as erasure or distortion on the
recorded tape could occur.
• Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight,
extremely cold temperatures, or moisture.
• 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.
Slack
• Distorted cassettes and loose labels can cause
problems when inserting or ejecting tapes.
Remove or replace loose labels.
• The sound may become distorted while
playing the cassette. The cassette player head
should be cleaned after each 50 hours of use.
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Table of Contents
Location of controls ................................................. 5
Additional Information
Maintenance....................................................... 16
Getting Started
Dismounting the unit ....................................... 17
Resetting the unit ................................................ 6
Specifications ..................................................... 18
Detaching the front panel .................................. 6
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 19
How to use the menu ......................................... 6
Setting the clock .................................................. 7
Cassette Player
Listening to a tape ............................................... 7
Radio Reception during Fast-forwarding or
Rewinding of a Tape
— ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) ........ 8
Radio
Memorizing stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM).................... 8
Memorizing only the desired stations ............. 9
Receiving the memorized stations.................... 9
RDS
Overview of the RDS function ........................ 10
Displaying the station name............................ 10
Retuning the same programme automatically
— Alternative Frequencies (AF) ................ 10
Listening to traffic announcements ................ 12
Presetting the RDS stations with the AF and TA
data ................................................................ 12
Locating a station by programme type .......... 13
Setting the clock automatically ....................... 14
Other Functions
Adjusting the sound characteristics ............... 15
Changing the sound and display settings ..... 15
Boosting the bass sound
— D-bass ....................................................... 16
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Location of controls
DIR
P
R
S
T
+
PTY
DSPL
D-BASS
MENU
MODE
–
S
E
K
E
TA
E
TUNER
K
E
+
S
AF
SOUND
ENTER
OFF
P
R
S
T
–
1 2 3 4 56
RELEASE
XR-1300R
Refer to the pages listed for details.
1 MENU button
qa TA button 12, 13
7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15
qs SOUND button 15
2 Volume control dial
qd RELEASE (front panel release) button
3 TUNER button 8, 9, 12
6, 17
4 PRST +/– (cursor up/down) buttons
qf SEEK –/+ (cursor left/right) buttons
7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15
7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15
During radio reception:
seek 9
Preset stations select 8, 9
qg Reset button (located on the front side
5 DSPL/PTY (display mode change/
of the unit behind the front panel) 6
programme type) button 14
qh ENTER button 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15
6 MODE button
qj Preset number buttons 9, 11
During radio reception:
BAND select 8, 9
qk OFF button* 6
7 Z (eject) button 7
ql AF button 10, 11, 13
8 Display window
* Warning when installing in a car
9 m/M (fast winding)/DIR (tape
without ACC (accessory) position on
transport direction change) buttons 7
the ignition key switch
q; D-BASS button 16
Be sure to press (OFF) on the unit for two
seconds to turn off the clock display after
turning off the engine.
When you press (OFF) momentarily, the
clock display does not turn off and this
causes battery wear.
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Attaching the front panel
Attach part A of the front panel to part B of
the unit as illustrated and push the left side
Getting Started
into position until it clicks.
Resetting the unit
Before operating the unit for the first time or
after replacing the car battery, you must reset
the unit.
A
Remove the front panel and press the reset
button with a pointed object, such as a
B
ballpoint pen.
Notes
• Be sure not to attach the front panel upside
down.
• Do not press the front panel too hard against the
Reset button
unit when attaching it.
• Do not press too hard or put excessive pressure
Note
on the display window of the front panel.
Pressing the reset button will erase the clock
• Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight
setting and some memorized functions.
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.
Detaching the front panel
Caution alarm
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
If you turn the car ignition off without
protect the unit from being stolen.
removing the front panel, the caution alarm
will beep for a few seconds.
1 Press (OFF).
If you connect an optional power amplifier and
do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep
sound will be deactivated.
2 Press (RELEASE), then slide the front
panel a little to the left, and pull it off
towards you.
(OFF)
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)), or choose
left/right (–/+ of (SEEK)).
(RELEASE)
(PRST)
Notes
• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it
(+) : To select upwards
from the unit.
• If you detach the panel while the unit is still
turned on, the power will turn off automatically
TUNER
to prevent the speakers from being damaged.
• When carrying the front panel with you, use the
supplied front panel case.
(–) : To select downwards
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(SEEK)
Cassette Player
TUNER
(–) : To select
(+) : To select
leftwards
rightwards
Listening to a tape
Insert a cassette.
Playback starts automatically.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.
Example: To set the clock to 10:08
1 Press (MENU), then press either side of
(PRST) repeatedly until “CLOCK”
The side facing up is played.
appears.
The side facing down is played.
1 Press (ENTER).
Tip
The hour indication flashes.
To change the tape‘s playback direction, press m
and M.
2 Press either side of (PRST) to set the
hour.
To stop playback and eject the
cassette
Press Z.
3 Press + side of (SEEK).
Fast-winding the tape
During playback, press m or M.
The minute indication flashes.
Direction
To advance
To rewind
indicator*
4 Press either side of (PRST) to set the
FWD
M
m
minute.
REV
m
M
* The < > indicator will flash while fast-winding
the tape.
2 Press (ENTER).
To start playback during fast-forwarding or
rewinding, press the other fast-winding button
The clock starts.
partially until the locked button is released.
After the clock setting is complete, the
display returns to normal playback mode.
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Radio Reception during
Radio
Fast-forwarding or
Rewinding of a Tape
— ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation)
Memorizing stations
When fast-forwarding or rewinding with the
m or M button, the tuner will turn on
automatically
automatically.
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
1 During playback, press (MENU).
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, and LW).
2 Press either side of (PRST) repeatedly
Caution
until “ATA” appears.
When tuning in stations while driving, use
Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
1 Press (TUNER).
3 Press + side of (SEEK) to select “ON.”
The tuner is turned on.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
Play mode starts.
Each time you press (MODE), the band
changes as follows:
4 Press (ENTER).
B FM1 B FM2 B FM3 B MW B LW
To return to normal playback mode, select
“OFF” in step 3 above.
3 Press (MENU), then press either side of
(PRST) 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
• 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.
• When a number is indicated in the display, the
unit starts storing stations from the one currently
displayed.
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If you cannot tune in a preset
Memorizing only the
station
desired stations
Press either side of (SEEK) to search for
the station (automatic tuning).
You can preset up to 18 FM stations (6 each for
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
FM1, 2, and 3), up to 6 MW stations, and up to
station. Press either side of (SEEK)
6 LW stations in the order of your choice.
repeatedly until the desired station is
received.
1 Press (TUNER).
Note
The tuner is turned on.
If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press
(MENU), then press either side of (PRST)
repeatedly until “LOCAL” (local seek mode) is
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
displayed. Then press + side of (SEEK) to select
band.
“LOCAL-ON.” Press (ENTER).
Only the stations with relatively strong signals will
be tuned in.
3 Press either side of (SEEK) to tune in the
station that you want to store on the
Tip
number button.
If you know the frequency of the station you want
to listen to, press and hold either side of (SEEK)
4 Press and hold the desired number
until the desired frequency appears (manual
tuning).
button ((1) to (6)) until “MEM” appears.
The number button indication appears in
the display.
If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
Note
If you try to store another station on the same
1 During radio reception, press (MENU),
number button, the previously stored station will
then press either side of (PRST)
be erased.
repeatedly until “MONO” appears.
2 Press + side of (SEEK) until “MONO-ON“
appears.
Receiving the memorized
The sound improves, but becomes
monaural (“ST” disappears).
stations
3 Press (ENTER).
1 Press (TUNER).
The tuner is turned on.
To return to normal mode, select “MONO-
OFF” in step 2 above.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on
which the desired station is stored.
Tip
Press either side of (PRST) to receive the stations
in the order they are stored in the memory (Preset
Search Function).
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Retuning the same
RDS
programme automatically
— Alternative Frequencies (AF)
The Alternative Frequencies (AF) function
automatically selects and retunes the station
Overview of the RDS
with the strongest signal in a network. By
function
using this function, you can continuously
listen to the same programme during a long-
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
distance drive without having to retune the
service that allows FM stations to send
station manually.
additional digital information along with the
Frequencies change automatically.
regular radio programme signal. Your car
stereo offers you a variety of services. Here are
98.5MHz
96.0MHz
just a few: retuning the same programme
automatically, listening to traffic
announcements, and locating a station by
programme type.
Notes
Station
• Depending on the country or region, not all of
the RDS functions are available.
• RDS may not work properly if the signal strength
is weak or if the station you are tuned to is not
102.5MHz
transmitting RDS data.
1 Select an FM station (page 9).
2 Press (AF) repeatedly until “AF-ON”
Displaying the station
appears.
name
The unit starts searching for an alternative
station with a stronger signal in the same
The name of the current station lights up in the
network.
display.
Note
Select an FM station (page 9).
When there is no alternative station in the area
When you tune in an FM station that
and you do not need to search for an alternative
transmits RDS data, the station name
station, turn the AF function off by pressing (AF)
appears in the display.
repeatedly until “AF-OFF” appears.
Note
The “*” indication means that an RDS station is
being received.
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Changing the display item
Local link function
Each time you press (AF), the item changes as
(United Kingdom only)
follows:
The Local Link function lets you select other
AF-ON y AF-OFF
local stations in the area, even if they are not
stored on your number buttons.
Notes
• When “NO AF” and the station name flash
alternately, it means that the unit cannot find an
1 Press a number button that has a local
alternative station in the network.
station stored on it.
• If the station name starts flashing after selecting
a station with the AF function on, this indicates
2 Within five seconds, press the number
that no alternative frequency is available. Press
either side of (SEEK) while the station name is
button of the local station again.
flashing (within eight seconds). The unit starts
searching for another frequency with the same PI
3 Repeat this procedure until the desired
(Programme Identification) data (“PI SEEK”
local station is received.
appears and no sound is heard). If the unit
cannot find another frequency, “NO PI” appears,
and the unit returns to the previously selected
frequency.
Listening to a regional programme
The “REG-ON” (regional on) function lets you
stay tuned to a regional programme without
being switched to another regional station.
(Note that you must turn the AF function on.)
The unit is factory preset to “REG-ON,” but if
you want to turn off the function, do the
following.
1 During radio reception, press (MENU),
then press either side of (PRST)
repeatedly until “REG” appears.
2 Press + side of (SEEK) until “REG-OFF”
appears.
3 Press (ENTER).
Note that selecting “REG-OFF” might cause
the unit to switch to another regional
station within the same network.
To return to regional on, select “REG-ON” in
step 2 above.
Note
This function does not work in the United
Kingdom and in some other areas.
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Presetting the volume of traffic
Listening to traffic
announcements
You can preset the volume level of the traffic
announcements
announcements beforehand so you won’t
miss the announcement. When a traffic
The Traffic Announcement (TA) and Traffic
announcement starts, the volume will be
Programme (TP) data let you automatically
automatically adjusted to the preset level.
tune in an FM station that is broadcasting
traffic announcements even if you are listening
to other programme sources.
1 Select the desired volume level.
Press (TA) repeatedly until “TA-ON”
2 Press (TA) for two seconds.
appears.
“TA” appears and the setting is stored.
The unit starts searching for traffic
information stations. “TP” appears in the
Receiving emergency
display when the unit finds a station
announcements
broadcasting traffic announcements.
When the traffic announcement starts,
If an emergency announcement comes in while
“TA” flashes. The flashing stops when the
you are listening to the radio, the programme
traffic announcement is over.
will automatically switch to it. If you are
listening to a source other than the radio, the
Tip
emergency announcements will be heard if
If the traffic announcement starts while you are
you set AF or TA to on. The unit will then
listening to another programme source, the unit
automatically switch to these announcements
automatically switches to the announcement and
no matter which source you are listening to at
goes back to the original source when the
the time.
announcement is over.
Notes
•
“NO TP” flashes for five seconds if the received
station does not broadcast traffic announcements.
Then, the unit starts searching for a station that
Presetting the RDS
broadcasts it.
• When “EON” appears with “TP” in the display,
stations with the AF and
the current station makes use of broadcast traffic
announcements by other stations in the same
TA data
network.
When you preset RDS stations, the unit stores
each station’s data as well as its frequency, so
To cancel the current traffic
you don’t have to turn on the AF or TA
announcement
function every time you tune in the preset
station. You can select a different setting (AF,
Press (TA) or (TUNER).
TA, or both) for individual preset stations, or
To cancel all traffic announcements, turn off
the same setting for all preset stations.
the function by pressing (TA) until
“TA-OFF” appears.
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Presetting the same setting for all
preset stations
Locating a station by
1 Select an FM band (page 9).
programme type
You can locate the station you want by
2 Press (AF) or/and (TA) to select “AF-ON”
selecting one of the programme types shown
or/and “TA-ON.”
below.
Note that selecting “AF-OFF” or “TA-OFF”
stores not only RDS stations, but also non-
Programme types Display
RDS stations.
News NEWS
3 Press (MENU), then press either side of
Current Affairs AFFAIRS
(PRST) repeatedly until “BTM” appears.
Information INFO
Sports SPORT
4 Press + side of (SEEK) until “BTM”
Education EDUCATE
flashes.
Drama DRAMA
Culture CULTURE
5 Press (ENTER).
Science SCIENCE
Varied VARIED
Presetting different settings for
Popular Music POP M
each preset station
Rock Music ROCK M
1 Select an FM band, and tune in the
Easy Listening EASY M
desired station.
Light Classical LIGHT M
Classical CLASSICS
2 Press (AF) or/and (TA) to select “AF-ON”
Other Music Type OTHER M
or/and “TA-ON.”
Weather WEATHER
Finance FINANCE
3 Press the desired number button and
hold until “MEM” appears.
Children’s Programmes CHILDREN
Repeat from step 1 to preset other stations.
Social Affairs SOCIAL A
Religion RELIGION
Tip
If you want to change the preset AF and/or TA
Phone In PHONE IN
setting after you tune in the preset station, you
Travel TRAVEL
can do so by turning the AF or TA function on or
off.
Leisure LEISURE
Jazz Music JAZZ
Country Music COUNTRY
National Music NATION M
Oldies Music OLDIES
Folk Music FOLK M
Documentary DOCUMENT
Not specified NONE
Note
You cannot use this function in some countries
where no PTY (Programme Type selection) data is
available.
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1 Press (DSPL/PTY) during FM reception
until “PTY” appears.
Setting the clock
automatically
The CT (Clock Time) data from the RDS
The current programme type name appears
transmission sets the clock automatically.
if the station is transmitting the PTY data.
“- - - - -” appears if the received station is
not an RDS station, or if the RDS data has
1 During radio reception, press (MENU),
not been received.
then press either side of (PRST)
If the TA function is ON, the unit starts
repeatedly until “CT” appears.
searching for the next station.
2 Press (PRST) repeatedly until the desired
programme type appears.
2 Press + side of (SEEK) repeatedly until
The programme types appear in the order
“CT-ON” appears.
shown in the above table. Note that you
The clock is set.
cannot select “NONE” (Not specified) for
searching.
3 Press (ENTER) to return to the normal
display.
3 Press (ENTER) repeatedly until the
desired station is received.
To cancel the CT function
The unit starts searching for a station
broadcasting the selected programme type.
Select “CT-OFF” in step 2 above.
When the unit finds the programme, the
programme type appears again for five
Notes
seconds.
• The CT function may not work even though an
“NO” and the programme type appear
RDS station is being received.
alternately for five seconds if the unit
• There might be a difference between the time
set by the CT function and the actual time.
cannot find the programme type. It then
returns to the previously selected station.
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Changing the sound and
Other Functions
display settings
The following items can be set:
•CLOCK (page 7).
•CT (Clock Time) (page 14).
Adjusting the sound
•BEEP – to turn the beep sound on or off.
•D.INFO (Dual Information) to display the
characteristics
clock and the play mode at the same time
You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and
(ON) or to display the information
fader.
alternately (OFF).
You can store the bass and treble levels
•M.DSPL (Motion Display) – to turn the
independently for each source.
motion display on or off.
1 Select the item you want to adjust by
1 Press (MENU).
pressing (SOUND) repeatedly.
2 Press either side of (PRST) repeatedly
BAS (bass) t TRE (treble) t
until the desired item appears.
BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear)
Each time you press (–) side of (PRST), the
2 Adjust the selected item by pressing
item changes as follows:
either side of (SEEK).
CLOCK t CT t BEEP t D.INFO t M.DSPL
Adjust within three seconds after selecting
the item.
3 Press (+) side of (SEEK) 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.
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Additional
Boosting the bass sound
— D-bass
Information
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
Maintenance
boost.
You can hear the bass line more clearly even
Fuse replacement
while the vocal volume remains the same. You
When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one
can emphasize and adjust the bass sound
matching the amperage rating stated on the
easily with the D-BASS control.
original fuse. If the fuse blows, check the
power connection and replace the fuse. If the
D.BASS-3
D.BASS-2
fuse blows again after replacement, there may
Level
D.BASS-1
D.BASS-3
be an internal malfunction. In such a case,
D.BASS-2
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
D.BASS-1
0dB
Frequency (Hz)
Adjusting the bass curve
Fuse (10 A)
Press (D-BASS) repeatedly to select the
desired bass curve.
As the D-BASS number increases so does
the effect.
D.BASS-1 t D.BASS-2 t D.BASS-3 t
Warning
D.BASS-OFF
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as
this could damage the unit.
Note
The bass sound may distort at same volume. If the
bass sound distorts, select less effective bass curve.
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Cleaning the connectors
The unit may not function properly if the
Dismounting the unit
connectors between the unit and the front
panel are not clean. In order to prevent this,
1
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.
Release key (supplied)
2
Main unit
3
Back of the front panel
Notes
4
• For safety, turn off the engine before cleaning
the connectors and remove the key from the
ignition switch.
• Never touch the connectors directly with your
fingers or any metal device.
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Specifications
Cassette player section
General
Tape track 4-track 2-channel stereo
Outputs Power aerial relay control
Wow and flutter 0.13 % (WRMS)
lead
Frequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz
Power amplifier control
Signal-to-noise ratio 55 dB
lead
Tone controls Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz
Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz
Tuner section
Power requirements 12 V DC car battery
FM
(negative earth)
Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
Dimensions Approx. 188 × 58 × 182 mm
Aerial terminal External aerial connector
(w/h/d)
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
Mounting dimensions Approx. 182 × 53 × 163 mm
Usable sensitivity 9 dBf
(w/h/d)
Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz
Mass Approx. 1.2 kg
Signal-to-noise ratio 65 dB (stereo),
Supplied accessories Parts for installation and
68 dB (mono)
connections (1 set)
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
Front panel case (1)
0.7 % (stereo),
0.4 % (mono)
Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz
Design and specifications are subject to change
Frequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz
without notice.
MW/LW
Tuning range MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz
LW: 153 – 279 kHz
Aerial terminal External aerial connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity MW: 30 µV
LW: 50 µV
Power amplifier section
Outputs Speaker outputs
(sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output 45 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
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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
Cause/Solution
No sound.
•Set the fader control to the centre position for two-speaker
systems.
•Rotate the dial clockwise to adjust the volume.
The contents of the memory
• The power cord or battery has been disconnected.
have been erased.
• The reset button was pressed.
t 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 17) for details.
Tape playback
Problem
Cause/Solution
The sound is distorted.
The tape head is contaminated.
t Clean the head with a commercially available dry-type
cleaning cassette.
Radio reception
Problem
Cause/Solution
Preset tuning is not possible.
• Memorize the correct frequency.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
Automatic tuning is not
The broadcast signal is too weak.
possible.
t Use manual tuning.
The stations cannot be
Connect an power aerial control lead (blue) or accessory power
received.
supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car’s aerial
The sound is hampered by
booster. (When your car has built-in FM/MW/LW aerial in the
noises.
rear/side glass only.)
The “ST” indication flashes.
•Tune in the frequency accurately.
•The broadcast signal is too weak.
t Set to MONO mode (page 9).
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RDS
Problem
Cause/Solution
The SEEK starts after a few
The station is non-TP or has a weak signal.
seconds of listening.
t Press (AF) or (TA) repeatedly until “AF-OFF” or
“TA-OFF” appears.
No traffic announcements.
•Activate “TA.”
•The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements
despite being TP.
t Tune to another station.
PTY displays “NONE.”
The station does not specify the programme type.
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