User manual SONY XR-CA300

[. . . ] 3-225-231-11 (2) FM/AM Cassette Car Stereo Operating Instructions US 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. XR-CA300/CA305 Serial No. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. XR-CA300 XR-CA305 2001 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. [. . . ] · When carrying the front panel with you, use the supplied front panel case. 6 Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08 Cassette Player Listening to a tape Insert a cassette. Playback starts automatically. 1 Press (DSPL) for two seconds. The hour indication flashes. 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). The minute indication flashes. Tip To change the tape`s playback direction, press m and M. 3 Press either side of the volume button to set the minute. to go forward To stop playback and eject the cassette Press Z. to go back Fast-winding the tape During playback, press m or M. 2 Press (DSPL). Direction indicator* FWD REV To advance M m To rewind m M The clock starts. After the clock setting is complete, the display returns to normal playback mode. * The indicator will flash while fast-winding the tape. To start playback during fast-forwarding or rewinding, press the other fast-winding button partially until the locked button is released. 7 Radio reception during fast-forwarding or rewinding of a tape -- Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA) When fast-forwarding or rewinding with the m or M button, the tuner will turn on automatically. During playback, press (6) (ATA) repeatedly until "ATA-ON" in the display appears. ATA-ON y ATA-OFF Radio Memorizing stations automatically -- Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 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, AM1, and AM2). Caution When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents. DISC REP SHUF ATA 1 2 3 4 5 6 ATA mode starts. To return to normal playback mode, select "ATA-OFF. " 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. In case of tape playback, press Z to eject the 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. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. Each time you press (MODE), the band changes as follows: B FM1 B FM2 B FM3 AM2 b AM1 b 3 Press (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. 8 Memorizing only the desired stations You can preset up to 18 FM stations (6 each for FM1, 2, and 3) and up to 12 AM stations (6 each for AM1 and 2) in the order of your choice. If you cannot tune in a preset station -- Automatic tuning/ Local Seek Mode Automatic tuning: Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to search for the station. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) repeatedly until the desired station is received. Adjust within three seconds after selecting the item. 3 Press the preset number button repeatedly to select the desired setting (Example: ON or OFF). Attenuating the sound Press (ATT). After "ATT-ON" momentarily flashes, the "ATT" indication appears in the display. To restore the previous volume level, press (ATT) again. "ATT-OFF" flashes momentarily. 10 Boosting the bass sound -- D-bass 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 boost. You can hear the bass line more clearly even while the vocal volume remains the same. [. . . ] See "Cleaning the connectors" (page 14) for details. The contents of the memory have been erased. Indications do not appear in the display. Tape playback Problem The sound is distorted. Cause/Solution The tape head is contaminated. t Clean the head with a commercially available dry-type cleaning cassette. Radio reception Problem Preset tuning is not possible. [. . . ]