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Sony XR-C550 manual

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    EN  1997 by Sony Corporation Operating Instructions FM/AM Cassette Car Ster eo XR-C550 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 numbers whenever you c[...]

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    2 EN W elcome ! Thank you for purchasing the Sony Cassette Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features by using either a rotary remote or a wireless remote. In addition to the tape playback and radio operations, you can expand your system by connecting an optional CD/MD changer. W arning This equipment has been tested and found to comply[...]

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    3 EN T able of contents This Unit Only Getting Started Resetting the unit ................................................ 4 Detaching the front panel .................................. 4 Setting the clock .................................................. 5 Cassette Player Listening to a tape ............................................... 5 Playi[...]

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    4 EN Getting Started Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, you must reset the unit. Press the reset button with a pointed object such as a ball-point pen. Front panel detached Note Pressing the reset button will erase the clock and some memorized functions. Detaching the front panel You [...]

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    5 EN Getting Started/Cassette Player Setting the clock The clock has a 12-hour digital indication. Example: Set the clock to 10:08 1 Press (SHIFT) , then press (2) (SET UP). 1 Press (4) ( n ). The hour digit flashes. 2 Set the hour. 3 Press (4) ( n ). The minute digits flash. 4 Set the minute. 2 Press (SHIFT) . The clock starts. Note If the POWER S[...]

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    6 EN Locating the beginning of a track — Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) You can skip up to nine tracks at one time. During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily. Note The AMS function may not work when: • the blanks between tracks are shorter than four seconds. • there is noise between tracks. • there are long sections of low [...]

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    7 EN Cassette Player/Radio Memorising only the desired stations You can store up to 10 stations on each band (20 for FM 1 and FM 2, 10 for AM) in the order of your choice. 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the desired band. 3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune in the station you want to store [...]

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    8 EN FM1 2 W_______ SUR EQ Receiving the memorized stations 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the desired band. 3 Press the number button ( (1) to (10) ) momentarily where the desired station is stored. If you cannot tune in a preset station Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily to search for[...]

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    9 EN LST 2 WRKISS ENTER SUR EQ FM1 2 WRKISS SUR EQ Radio/Other Functions Other Functions Adjusting the sound characteristics You can adjust the bass, treble, balance and fader. Each source can store the bass and treble level respectively. 1 Select the item you want to adjust by pressing (SOUND) repeatedly. VOL (volume) n BAS (bass) n TRE (treble) n[...]

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    10 EN Changing the sound and display settings You can set: • Clock (page 5) • D. Info (Dual Information) to display the clock and the play mode at the same time (ON), or to display the information alternately (OFF). • Dimmer ( Dimmer) to change the brightness of the display. — Select “Auto” to dim the display only when you turn the ligh[...]

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    11 EN Other Functions/CD/MD Changer SEEK/AMS To locate succeeding tracks To locate preceding tracks SEEK/AMS To search forward To search backward 3 Press (SHIFT) . To cancel Auto Scroll, select “A. Scrl off” in step 2 above. Displaying the recording date of the currently selected MD Press (DSPL) for two seconds during MD playback. The recording[...]

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    12 EN Labeling a CD — Disc Memo/Custom File (CD changer with custom file function) You can label each disc with a personalized name. You can enter up to 8 characters for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate a disc by name (page 13) and select the specific tracks for playback (page 13). 1 Play the CD and press (LIST) for two seconds. 2 Enter [...]

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    13 EN CD/MD Changer Note If you have not labeled the disc, the bank edit mode does not appear and the program edit mode appears. To go back to the normal playback mode, press (3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds. 2 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select the track number you want to skip and press (5) (ENTER). The indication changes from “Play” to[...]

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    14 EN Additional Information Precautions • 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, check the fuse. • If no sound comes from the s[...]

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    15 EN Additional Information Maintenance Fuse replacement When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one that matches the amperage described 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. [...]

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    16 EN The rotary remote labels You can control this unit with the optional rotary remote (RM-X2S). Some labels are supplied with the rotary remote. Attach that label which matches the functions of the master unit and the mounting position of the rotary remote. When you mount the rotary remote, attach the label in the illustration below. SOUND LIST [...]

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    17 EN Location of controls Refer to the pages for details. 1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music Sensor/manual search) button 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13 2 MODE (band select, changer select, tape transport direction) button 5, 7, 8, 10, 12 3 SOURCE (source select) button 5, 7, 8, 10, 12 4 SOUND button 9 5 Display window 6 6 (eject) button (located on the front o[...]

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    18 EN Optional wireless remote (RM-X41) Buttons with the same functions as those on this unit. 1 OFF button 2 MODE button 3 SOURCE button 4 SEEK/AMS button You cannot do manual search and manual tuning with the remote commander. 5 PRESET/DISC button 6 MUTE button The unit cannot be operated with the wireless remote unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pr[...]

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    19 EN Cassette player section Tape track 4-track 2-channel stereo Wow and flutter 0.08 % (WRMS) Frequency response 30 – 20,000 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio Cassette type TYPE II, III, IV TYPE I Tuner section FM Tuning range 87.5 – 107.9 MHz Antenna terminal External antenna connector Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Usable sensitivity 8 dBf Selectiv[...]

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    20 EN The following checklist help you remedy most problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures. General Problem No sound The contents of the memory have been erased. Indications do not appear in the display. No beep tone. Cause/Solution • Rotate the dial clockw[...]

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    21 EN Error displays (when an optional CD/MD changer is connected) The following indications flash for about five seconds, and an alarm sound is heard. Display Cause The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD/MD changer. No disc is inserted in the CD/MD changer. A CD/MD cannot play because of some problem. A CD is dirty or inserted upside down. * [...]

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    22 EN Inde x A Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) 6, 11 Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA) 6 Automatic tuning 8 Auto-Metal 5 Auto Scroll 10 B Balance 9 Bank Play 13 Bass 9 Beep tone 10 Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 7 Blank Skip 6 C Caution alarm 4 Changing the displayed items 6, 8, 10 CD playback 10 Clock 5 Contrast 10 D, E Direct disc selection 11 Disc Memo 12[...]

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