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Sony XR-1790 manual

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     1999 by Sony Corporation Operating Instructions US 3-865-584- 11 (1) FM / AM Cassette Car Ster eo XR-1790 For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. 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 nu[...]

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    2 US W elcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony Cassette Car Stereo. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features. Featur es General • Built-in power amplifier (max. output: 35 W × 4 ch) enables you to enjoy a 4-speaker system. • Digital 12-hour clock provided (page 5). Cassette player section ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) for automatica[...]

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    3 US T able of Contents Location of controls ............................................ 4 Getting Started Setting the clock .................................................. 5 Cassette Player Listening to a tape ............................................... 6 Ejecting the cassette ............................................ 6 Fast-winding the[...]

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    4 US Location of contr ols 7 LCL (local seek) button 7 8 (volume/bass/treble/ balance/fader control) buttons 5, 8 9 SEEK/MANU button 7 !º LOUD (loudness) button 8 !¡ TUNER/A MEM (radio on • band select/ automatic memory) button 7, 8 !™ OFF button Refer to the pages for further details. 1 Display window 2 SEL (control mode select) button 5, 8 [...]

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    5 US Getting Started The clock activates. 4 Press the DSPL button momentarily. Note The clock cannot be set unless the power is turned on. Set the clock after you turn on the radio, or during tape playback. Getting Started Setting the clock The clock has a 12-hour digital indication. For example, setting it to 10:08 1 Display the time. (Press the D[...]

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    6 US Direction indicator * ( 9 To advance To rewind To resume playback, press the other fast- winding button partially until the locked button is released. * The 9 or ( indicator will flash while fast- winding the tape. Radio r eception during fast-forwarding or r ewinding of a tape — ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) function Press the ATA 1 butt[...]

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    7 US T uning in by adjusting the fr equency — Manual tuning 1 Select the desired band. 2 Press and hold either side of the SEEK/ MANU button. Release the button when the desired station is received. PREVENT ACCIDENTS! While driving, use the automatic tuning and the memory preset tuning instead of the manual tuning. Memorizing stations automatical[...]

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    8 US Other Functions Adjusting the sound char acteristics 1 Select the item you want to adjust by pressing the SEL button repeatedly. VOL (volume) n BAS (bass) n TRE (treble) n BAL (balance) n FAD (fader) n VOL (volume) 2 Adjust the selected item by pressing either the or button. Adjust within three seconds after selecting. (After three seconds the[...]

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    9 US Radio/Other Functions/Additional Information Additional Information Pr ecautions • If your car was parked in direct sunlight 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, che[...]

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    10 US Maintenance Fuse replacement When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the 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. Warning Never use a fus[...]

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    11 US Dismounting the unit 1 Insert the supplied tool between the unit and the frame, and rotate 90° to release the hidden mounting spring. Repeat on the opposite side and remove the frame. 2 Insert a flathead screwdriver between the bracket and mounting spring. Gently pry the spring toward the unit while pulling the unit out a little. Repeat on t[...]

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    12 US Cassette player section Tape track 4-track 2-channel stereo Wow and flutter 0.13 % (WRMS) Frequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz Signal-to- noise ratio 55 dB Tuner section FM Tuning range 87.5 – 107.9 MHz Antenna terminal External antenna connector Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Usable sensitivity 9 dBf Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz Signal-to-[...]

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    13 US T r oubleshooting guide The following checklist will assist in the correction of most problems which you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, refer to the connection and operating procedures. General Cause/Solution • Adjust the volume with the button. • Set the fader control to the center position for 2-[...]

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