User manual SONY XR-C353

[. . . ] This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features by using a rotary remote. In addition to the tape playback and the radio operation you can expand your system by connecting an optional CD/MD changer (XR-C353 only). Playing tracks repeatedly -- Repeat play . Playing tracks in random order -- Shuffle play . [. . . ] Every time you press (SOURCE), the source changes as follows: TAPE n TUNER n CD/MD (XR-C353 only) Pressing (MODE) changes the operation in the following ways: · (XR-C353 only) Tip You can turn on this unit by pressing (SOURCE) on the rotary remote. To playback, rotate and hold the control again, and release it. Rotate and hold the control until you locate the specific point in a track, then release it to start playback. Adjust within three seconds after selecting. (After three seconds the button will again serve as the volume control button. Tip The unit decreases the volume automatically when a telephone call comes in (Telephone-mute function) (XRC353 only). 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 sound is the same volume. 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 sound than Analog D-bass. If you need to mount the rotary remote on the right side of the steering column, you can reverse the controls' operative direction. Press (SEL) for two seconds while pushing in the VOL control. You can control up to two CD or MD changers with this unit. When a CD/MD changer is connected, all the tracks play from the beginning. To obtain the beep tone again, press these buttons once more. Note If you connect an optional power amplifier and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep tone will be disabled (XRC353 only). Selecting CD/MD changers (when several CD/MD changers are connected) Each time you press (DSPL) during CD/MD playback, the item changes as follows: During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) once for each track you wish to skip. Locating a specific point in a track -- Manual search During playback, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS). [. . . ] Cassette cleaning kits cannot remove sugar from the tape heads. 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. [. . . ]