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Operating Instructions

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For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections

manual.

Informace o instalaci a zapojení naleznete v přiložené příručce Instalace /

zapojení.

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bakınız.

П орядок установки и подключения магнитолы описан в прилагаемой

инструкции об установке/подключении.

XR-CA300 XR-L200

XR-CA310 XR-L210

 2001 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

XR-CA300/CA310 only

cool off before operating it.

In addition to the cassette playback and radio

• If no power is being supplied to the unit,

operations, you can expand your system by

check the connections first. If everything is in

1

connecting an optional CD/MD unit*

.

order, check the fuse.

When you operate this unit or a connected

• If no sound comes from the speakers of a

optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function,

two-speaker system, set the fader control to

the CD TEXT information will appear in the

the centre position.

2

display when you play a CD TEXT disc*

.

• When a tape is played back for a long period,

the cassette may become warm because of

1

*

You can connect a CD changer, an MD changer,

the built-in power amplifier. However, this is

a CD player, or an MD player.

not a sign of malfunction.

2

*

A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes

information such as the disc name, artist name,

If you have any questions or problems

and track names.

concerning your unit that are not covered in

This information is recorded on the disc.

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

With Optional EquipmentThis Unit Only

Location of controls ................................................. 5

CD/MD Unit (XR-CA300/CA310 only)

Playing a CD or MD ......................................... 17

Getting Started

Playing tracks repeatedly

Resetting the unit ................................................ 6

— Repeat Play .............................................. 18

Detaching the front panel .................................. 6

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play .............................................. 18

Setting the clock .................................................. 7

Cassette Player

Listening to a tape ............................................... 7

Radio reception during fast-forwarding or

rewinding of a tape

— Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA) ........ 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 .......................................................... 13

Locating a station by programme type .......... 13

Setting the clock automatically ....................... 14

Other Functions

Additional Information

Adjusting the sound characteristics ............... 15

Maintenance....................................................... 19

Attenuating the sound ..................................... 15

Dismounting the unit ....................................... 20

Changing the sound and display settings ..... 15

Specifications ..................................................... 21

Boosting the bass sound

Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 22

— D-bass ....................................................... 16

Selecting the sound position

— “My Best sound Position” ..................... 16

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Location of controls

DIR

SOURCE

SRC

MBP

D-BASS

MODE

D

SEEK

AMS

SEL

OFF

REP SHUF ATADISC

BTM

AT T

SENS

AF123456

TA

PTY

DSPL

RELEASE

XR-CA300/CA310

Refer to the pages listed for details.

1 Volume +/– button 7

qf RESET button (located on the front side

of the unit behind the front panel) 6

2 MODE button

qg AF button 10, 11, 13

During radio reception:

BAND select 8, 9

qh Number buttons 8, 9, 14, 15, 18

During radio reception:

During CD/MD playback*:

Preset number select 9, 11

CD/MD unit select 17

During tape playback:

3 XR-CA300/CA310:

SOURCE (TUNER/CD/MD) button

(6) ATA 8

8, 9, 17

During CD/MD playback*:

XR-L200/L210:

(1) DISC – 18

TUNER button 8, 9

(2) DISC + 18

(3) REP 18

4 SEL (select) button 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

(4) SHUF 18

5 Z (eject) button 7, 8, 9, 17

qj TA button 12, 13

6 Display window

qk PTY (programme type) button 14

7 m/M (fast winding)/DIR (tape

transport direction change) buttons 7, 8

ql DSPL (display mode change) button

7, 10, 17

8 MBP (My Best sound Position) button

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w; OFF button** 6

9 D-BASS button 16

* XR-CA300/CA310 only

q; SEEK/AMS +/– button

**Warning when installing in a car

9, 11, 14, 18

without ACC (accessory) position on

Seek 9

the ignition key switch

Automatic Music Sensor* 18

Be sure to press (OFF) on the unit for

Manual search* 18

two seconds to turn off the clock display

after turning off the engine.

qa RELEASE (front panel release) button

When you press (OFF) momentarily, the

6, 19

clock display does not turn off and this

qs ATT (attenuate) button 15

causes battery wear.

qd SENS/BTM button 8, 9, 13

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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.

Remove the front panel and press the RESET

A

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)

(RELEASE)

Notes

• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it

from the unit.

• 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.

• When carrying the front panel with you, use the

supplied front panel case.

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Setting the clock

Cassette Player

The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.

Example: To set the clock to 10:08

1 Press (DSPL) for two seconds.

Listening to a tape

Insert a cassette.

The hour indication flashes.

Playback starts automatically.

1 Press either side of the volume button

to set the hour.

to go forward

to go back

The side facing up is played.

The side facing down is played.

2 Press (SEL).

Tip

The minute indication flashes.

To change the tape‘s playback direction, press m

and M.

3 Press either side of the volume button

to set the minute.

To stop playback and eject the

cassette

to go forward

Press Z.

to go back

Fast-winding the tape

During playback, press m or M.

Direction

To advance

To rewind

2 Press (DSPL).

indicator*

FWD

M

m

REV

m

M

The clock starts.

* The indicator will flash while fast-winding the

After the clock setting is complete, the

tape.

display returns to normal playback mode.

To start playback during fast-forwarding or

rewinding, press the other fast-winding button

partially until the locked button is released.

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Radio reception during

Radio

fast-forwarding or

rewinding of a tape

— Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA)

Memorizing stations

When fast-forwarding or rewinding with the

m or M button, the tuner will turn on

automatically

automatically.

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

During playback, press (6) (ATA)

repeatedly until “ATA-ON” in the display

The unit selects the stations with the strongest

appears.

signals and memorizes them in the order of

their frequencies. You can store up to 6 stations

ATA-ON y ATA-OFF

on each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, and LW).

Caution

When tuning in stations while driving, use

DISC REP SHUF ATA

AF123456TA

Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

ATA mode starts.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly, or (TUNER)

to select the tuner.

To return to normal playback mode, select

In case of tape playback, press Z to eject the

“ATA-OFF.”

tape.

Each time you press (SOURCE), the source

changes as follows:

B TUNER B CD* B MD*

* If the corresponding optional equipment is

not connected, this item will not appear

(XR-CA300/CA310 only).

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

Each time you press (MODE), the band

changes as follows:

B FM1 B FM2 B FM3 B MW B LW

3 Press (SENS) (BTM) for two seconds.

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

— Automatic tuning/ Local Seek Mode

desired stations

Automatic tuning:

You can preset up to 18 FM stations (6 each for

Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to search

FM1, 2, and 3), up to 6 MW stations, and up to

for the station.

6 LW stations in the order of your choice.

Scanning stops when the unit receives a

station. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly, or (TUNER)

repeatedly until the desired station is

to select the tuner.

received.

In case of tape playback, press Z to eject the

tape.

Local Seek Mode:

If the automatic tuning stops too

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

frequently, press (SENS) repeatedly until

band.

“LOCAL-ON” appears.

“LCL” indicator is displayed.

3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune

in the station that you want to store on

the number button.

4 Press the desired number button ((1) to

Only the stations with relatively strong

(6)) until “MEM” appears.

signals will be tuned in.

The number button indication appears in

Tip

the display.

If you know the frequency of the station you want

to listen to, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) until

Note

the desired frequency appears (manual tuning).

If you try to store another station on the same

number button, the previously stored station will

be erased.

If FM stereo reception is poor

— Monaural Mode

During radio reception, press (SENS)

repeatedly until “MONO-ON” appears.

Receiving the memorized

stations

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly, or (TUNER)

“MONO” indicator is displayed.

to select the tuner.

The sound improves, but becomes

In case of tape playback, press Z to eject the

monaural (“ST” disappears).

tape.

To return to normal mode, select “MONO-

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

OFF.”

band.

3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on

which the desired station is stored.

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Boosting the bass sound

Selecting the sound

— D-bass

position — “My Best sound Position”

You can enjoy a clear and powerful bass

When you drive without passengers, you can

sound. The D-bass function boosts the low

enjoy comfortable sound environment by “My

frequency signal and high frequency signal

Best sound Position.”

with a sharper curve than conventional bass

“My Best sound Position” has two presets,

boost.

which adjusts the sound level of balance and

You can hear the bass line more clearly even

fader. You can select one very easily with MBP

while the vocal volume remains the same. You

button.

can emphasize and adjust the bass sound

easily with the D-BASS button.

Balance Level

Fader Level

Display

window

Right

Left

Front

Rear

D.BASS-3

D.BASS-2

MBP-A

Level

– 4dB

0

0

– 4dB

D.BASS-1

D.BASS-3

D.BASS-2

MBP-B

0

– 4dB

0

– 4dB

D.BASS-1

0dB

MBP-OFF

0

0

0

0

Frequency (Hz)

Adjusting the bass curve

Press (MBP) repeatedly until the desired

listening position.

Press (D-BASS) repeatedly to select the

Mode of “My Best sound Position” will be

desired bass curve.

shown in the display in order of the table.

As the D-BASS number increases so does

the effect.

D.BASS-1 t D.BASS-2 t D.BASS-3 t

D.BASS-OFF

After one second, the display goes back to

the normal playback mode.

If you want to adjust the sound level of

Note

balance and fader more precisely, you can

The bass sound may distort at same volume. If the

bass sound distorts, select less effective bass curve.

do it in (SEL) button. (See “Adjusting the

sound characteristics” on page 15.)

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Automatically scrolling a disc name

With Optional Equipment

— Auto Scroll

CD/MD Unit

If the disc name, artist name, or track name on

a CD TEXT disc or MD exceeds 8 characters

(XR-CA300/CA310 only)

and the Auto Scroll function is on, information

automatically scrolls across the display as

follows:

This unit can control external CD/MD units.

• The disc name appears when the disc has

If you connect an optional CD unit with the

changed (if the disc name is selected).

• The track name appears when the track has

CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information

changed (if the track name is selected).

will appear in the display when you play a CD

TEXT disc.

If you press (DSPL) to change the display

item, the disc or track name of the CD TEXT or

MD disc is scrolled automatically whether you

set the function on or off.

Playing a CD or MD

1 During playback, press (SEL).

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD

or MD.

In case of tape playback, press Z to eject the

2 Press (3) repeatedly to select

tape.

“A.SCRL-ON.”

To cancel Auto Scroll, select “A.SCRL-OFF.”

2 Press (MODE) until the desired unit

GB

appears.

Note

CD/MD playback starts.

For some discs with very many characters, the

following cases may happen:

When a CD/MD unit is connected, all the

— Some of the characters are not displayed.

tracks play from the beginning.

— Auto Scroll does not work.

Changing the display item

Each time you press (DSPL) during CD, CD

TEXT, or MD playback, the item changes as

follows:

V

Elapsed playback time

V

1

2

Disc name*

/Artist name*

V

3

Track name*

V

Clock

1

*

If you have not labelled 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.

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Locating a specific track

— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

During playback, press either side of

(SEEK/AMS) momentarily for each track

You can select:

you want to skip.

•REP-1 – to repeat a track.

To locate succeeding tracks

•REP-2 – to repeat a disc.

SEEK

AMS

During playback, press (3) (REP)

To locate preceding tracks

repeatedly until the desired setting

appears.

Locating a specific point in a track

B REP-1 B REP-2

— Manual Search

REP-OFF b

During playback, press and hold either

Repeat Play starts.

side of (SEEK/AMS). Release when you

have found the desired point.

To return to normal playback mode, select

To search forward

“REP-OFF.”

SEEK

AMS

To search backward

Playing tracks in random

Switching to other discs

order — Shuffle Play

During playback, press (1) (DISC –) or

(2) (DISC +) button.

You can select:

The desired disc in the current unit begins

•SHUF-1 – to play the tracks on the current

playback.

disc in random order.

(1) (DISC –): For preceding discs

•SHUF-2 – to play the tracks in the current

(2) (DISC +): For succeeding discs

unit in random order.

•SHUF-ALL – to play all the tracks in all the

Disc number

units in random order.

During playback, press (4) (SHUF)

repeatedly until the desired setting

Track number

appears.

B SHUF-1 B SHUF-2

SHUF-OFF b SHUF-ALL* b

Shuffle Play starts.

* “SHUF-ALL” is only available when you

connect two or more optinal CD/MD units.

To return to normal playback mode, select

“SHUF-OFF.”

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Cleaning the connectors

Additional

The unit may not function properly if the

connectors between the unit and the front

Information

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

Maintenance

be damaged.

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,

Main unit

consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Fuse (10 A)

Back of the front panel

Notes

• For safety, turn off the engine before cleaning

the connectors and remove the key from the

Warning

ignition switch.

Never use a fuse with an amperage rating

• Never touch the connectors directly with your

fingers or any metal device.

exceeding the one supplied with the unit as

this could damage the unit.

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Dismounting the unit

1

Release key (supplied)

2

3

4

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