3-868-315-11 (1)
FM/AM
Cassette Car
Stereo
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Operating Instructions
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.
Model No. XR-1100 Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
XR-1100
2000 Sony Corporation
Notes on cassettes
Precautions
• If your car was parked in direct sunlight
resulting in a considerable rise in
Cassette care
• Do not touch the tape surface of a cassette, as
any dirt or dust will contaminate the heads.
• Keep cassettes away from equipment with
built-in magnets such as speakers and
amplifiers, as erasure or distortion on the
recorded tape could occur.
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 speakers of a
2-speaker system, set the fader control to the
center position.
• If your car is equipped with a power
antenna, note that it will be automatically
extended while the unit is operating.
• Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight,
extremely cold temperatures or moisture.
• When the tape is played back for a long
period, the cassette may become warm
because of the built-in power amplifier. This
is not a sign of a malfunction.
• 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.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit that are not covered in
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.
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Slack
• Distorted cassettes and loose labels can cause
problems when inserting or ejecting tapes.
Remove or replace loose labels.
Cassette cleaning kits cannot remove sugar
from the tape heads.
Notes on cassette deck tape heads
• Long use of cassette tapes contaminates the
tape head causing poor sound quality or
complete sound dropout. Therefore, we
recommend cleaning the tape head once a
month or so with the separately available
Sony Cassette Cleaning Set. If the sound does
not improve after using a cleaning cassette,
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
• In case of old or inferior cassette tapes, the
tape head gets contaminated much more
quickly. Depending on the tape, one or two
playbacks may cause poor sound.
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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.
Table of Contents
Location of controls ................................................. 5
Getting Started
Setting the clock .................................................. 6
Cassette Player
Listening to a tape ............................................... 7
Ejecting the cassette ............................................ 7
Fast-winding the tape ......................................... 7
Radio reception during fast-forwarding or
rewinding of a tape
— ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation)
function ........................................................... 7
Radio
Searching for stations automatically
— Automatic tuning ...................................... 8
Tuning in by adjusting the frequency
— Manual tuning ........................................... 8
Memorizing stations automatically
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— Automatic memory function................... 8
Memorizing only the desired stations ............. 9
Receiving the memorized stations.................... 9
Other Functions
Adjusting the sound characteristics ................. 9
Boosting the bass sound
— D-Bass ......................................................... 9
Attenuating the beep tone ............................... 10
Additional Information
Maintenance ....................................................... 10
Dismounting the unit ....................................... 11
Specifications ..................................................... 12
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 13
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Location of controls
DIR
A MEM
TUNER
D-BASS
SEEK
MANU
SOUND
DSPL
OFF
LOCAL
ATA
1
2
3
4
5
6
XR-1100
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7 D-BASS button 9
Refer to the pages for further details.
8 OFF button
1 SOUND (control mode select) button
9 During radio reception:
6, 9, 10
Preset number buttons 9
2 TUNER/A MEM (radio on • band select/
During tape playback:
automatic memory) button 8, 9
ATA
1
(Automatic Tuner Activation)
3
(volume/bass/treble/balance/
fader control) buttons 6, 9
button 7
4 Z (eject) button 7
q; SEEK/MANU button 8
5 Display window
qa LOCAL (local seek) button 8
6 m/M (fast winding)/DIR (tape
qs DSPL (display mode change/time set)
transport direction change) buttons 7
button 6
5
DSPL
4 Press the
button momentarily.
Getting Started
The clock activates.
Note
Setting the clock
The clock has a 12-hour digital indication.
The clock cannot be set unless the power is turned
on. Set the clock after you turn on the radio, or
during tape playback.
For example, setting it to 10:08
1 Display the time.
DSPL
(Press the
button during unit
operation.)
DSPL
2 Press the
seconds.
button for more than two
The hour digit blinks.
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Set the hour digits.
to go forward
to go back
SOUND
3 Press the
button momentarily.
The minute digits blink.
Set the minute digits.
to go forward
to go back
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Fast-winding the tape
Cassette Player
Direction
To advance
To rewind
indicator*
Listening to a tape
N
After inserting the cassette, playback
will start automatically.
n
To resume playback, press the other fast-
winding button partially until the locked
button is released.
To change the tape direction,
press both the m and the M buttons at the
* The n or N indicator will flash while fast-
winding the tape.
same time.
DIR
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Radio reception during
fast-forwarding or
Indication of tape transport direction
rewinding of a tape
— ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) function
The side facing up is being played.
ATA
1
Press the
button during playback.
t “ATA” appears on the display.
When fast-forwarding or rewinding with the
m or M button, the tuner will turn on
automatically.
The side facing down is being played.
At the end of the tape, the playing direction
will change automatically.
Note
Before turning off the unit, eject the tape to avoid
tape damage.
Ejecting the cassette
Press the
the cassette.
button to stop playback and eject
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Tuning in by adjusting the
frequency — Manual tuning
Radio
1 Select the desired band.
A MEM
Searching for stations
TUNER
FM1 t FM2 t AM t FM1
automatically
— Automatic tuning
2 Press and hold either side of the SEEK/
MANU button.
1 Select the desired band.
Release the button when the desired station
is received.
A MEM
TUNER
FM1 t FM2 t AM t FM1
For higher
frequencies
SEEK
MANU
For lower
2 Press either side of the SEEK/MANU
button momentarily to search for the
next station (automatic tuning).
frequencies
PREVENT ACCIDENTS!
While driving, use the automatic tuning and
the memory preset tuning instead of the
manual tuning.
For higher
frequencies
SEEK
MANU
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For lower
frequencies
The scanning stops when a station is received.
Press either side of the button repeatedly until
the desired station is received.
Memorizing stations
automatically
When an FM stereo program with a sufficient
signal strength is tuned in,
— Automatic memory function
Stations with the clearest reception are
automatically searched and memorized on
each band (FM1, FM2 and AM). Up to 6
stations on each band can be stored on the
preset number buttons 1 to 6 in the order of
band frequency.
the “STEREO” indication will appear.
To avoid the automatic tuning from stopping on
stations too frequently, press the LOCAL button
momentarily to get the “LCL” indication (local
seek mode).
Only the stations with relatively strong signals will
be tuned in. The local seek mode functions only
when the automatic tuning is in operation.
1 Select the desired band.
A MEM
TUNER
FM1 t FM2 t AM t FM1
2 Press the TUNER/A MEM button for more
than two seconds.
A MEM
TUNER
The unit will start scanning the selected
band and automatically memorize the
tuned stations on the preset number button
1 through 6.
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Memorizing only the
desired stations
Other Functions
1 Select the desired band.
A MEM
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
FM1 t FM2 t AM t FM1
TUNER
2 Tune in the station which you wish to
store on the preset number button.
1 Select the item you want to adjust by
SOUND
pressing the
button repeatedly.
BAS (bass) t TRE (treble) t BAL
(balance) t FAD (fader) t VOL (volume)
t BAS (bass)
3 Press and hold the desired preset
ATA
1
6
number button (
to
) for about
two seconds until you hear a beep tone.
2 Adjust the selected item by pressing
The number of the pressed preset number
button appears in the display window.
either the
or
button.
Adjust within three seconds after selecting.
(After three seconds the button will again
serve as volume control button.)
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Up to 6 stations on each band (FM1, FM2 and AM)
can be stored on the preset number buttons in the
order of your choice. Therefore, 12 stations can be
memorized on FM.
If you try to store another station on the same
preset number button, the previously stored
station will be erased.
Boosting the bass sound
— D-Bass
You can enjoy clear and powerful bass sounds.
The D-bass function boosts the low frequency
and high frequency signal 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.
Receiving the memorized
stations
1 Select the desired band.
D-BASS 3
D-BASS 2
A MEM
D-BASS 3
D-BASS 2
D-BASS 1
D-BASS 1
TUNER
FM1 t FM2 t AM t FM1
0dB
2 Press momentarily the preset number
button on which the desired station is
stored.
Frequency (Hz)
D-BASS
Press the
button repeatedly to
select the desired bass curve.
As the D-BASS number increases so does the
effect.
Note
If you press the preset number button for more
than two seconds, the currently received station
will be memorized. To receive the previously
memorized station, make sure that the preset
number button is pressed only momentarily.
D-BASS 1 t D-BASS 2 t D-BASS 3 t
no display (cancel)
Note
The bass sound may distort at same volume. If the
bass sound distorts, select less effective bass curve.
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Additional
Information
Attenuating the beep
tone
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Press the
button while pressing
SOUND
the
button.
To reactivate the beep tone, press these buttons
once more.
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.
Fuse (10 A)
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Warning
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as
this could damage the unit.
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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
the opposite side and remove the unit.
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.
10 mm (13/32 in.)
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4 mm (3/16 in.)
90°
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Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
17 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into
4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than
1% total harmonic distortion.
Cassette player section
General
Output lead
Tape track
4-track 2-channel stereo
Power antenna relay
control lead
Wow and flutter
Frequency response
Signal-to- noise ratio
0.13 % (WRMS)
30 – 18,000 Hz
58 dB
Tone controls
Bass 8 dB at 100 Hz
Treble 8 dB at 10 kHz
12 V DC car battery
(negative ground)
Approx. 188 × 58 × 177 mm
(7 1/2 × 2 3/8 × 7 in.)
(w/h/d) not incl.
projecting parts and
controls
Approx. 182 × 53 × 163 mm
(7 1/4 × 2 1/8 × 6 1/2 in.)
(w/h/d) not incl.
projecting parts and
controls
Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb. 10 oz.)
Parts for installation and
connections (1 set)
Power requirements
Dimensions
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range
Antenna terminal
87.5 – 107.9 MHz
External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
Usable sensitivity
Selectivity
Signal-to-noise ratio
9 dBf
Mounting dimension
75 dB at 400 kHz
65 dB (stereo),
68 dB (mono)
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Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
0.7% (stereo),
Mass
Supplied accessories
0.4% (mono)
35 dB at 1 kHz
30 – 15,000 Hz
Separation
Frequency response
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
AM
Tuning range
Antenna terminal
530 – 1,710 kHz
External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.71 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity 30 µV
Power amplifier section
Outputs
Speaker outputs
(sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance
4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output 45 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
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Troubleshooting 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
Problem
Cause/Solution
No sound
• Adjust the volume with the
button.
• Set the fader control to the center position for 2-speaker
systems.
Tape playback
Problem
Cause/Solution
The sound is distorted.
Contamination of the tape head. t Clean the head.
Radio reception
Problem
Cause/Solution
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Preset tuning is not possible.
• Memorize the correct frequency.
• The broadcast is too weak.
The stations cannot be
received.
The sound is hampered by
noises.
Connect an power antenna control lead (blue) or accessory
power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car’s
antenna booster.
(When your car has built-in FM/AM antenna in the rear/side
glass only.)
Automatic tuning is not possible.
The broadcast is too weak. t Use the manual tuning.
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