Sony XR 3304 User Manual

3-858-021-22 (1)  
FM/MW/SW  
Cassette Car  
Stereo  
EN  
Operating Instructions  
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections  
manual.  
XR-3304  
XR-3309  
1996 by Sony Corporation  
Actual total number:  
Sony XR-3304 (E,Ar) 3-858-021-22 (1)  
Notes on Cassettes  
Table of Contents  
Cassette care  
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel ............ 4  
Setting the Clock ...................................................... 5  
Do not touch the tape surface of a cassette, as  
any dirt or dust contaminates the heads.  
Keep cassettes away from equipment with  
built-in magnets such as speakers and  
amplifiers, as erasure or distortion of the  
recorded tape could occur.  
Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight,  
extremely cold temperatures, or moisture.  
When the tape is played back for a long  
period, the cassette shell may become warm  
because of the built-in power amplifier. This  
is not a sign of a malfunction.  
Cassette Player Operation  
Listening to Tape Playback .................................... 5  
Ejecting the Cassette ................................................ 5  
Fast-winding the Tape ............................................ 6  
Radio Reception  
Searching for Stations Automatically  
— Automatic Tuning ......................................... 6  
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.  
Tuning in by Adjusting the Frequency  
— Manual Tuning ............................................... 7  
Memorizing Stations Automatically  
— Automatic Memory Function ...................... 7  
Memorizing Only the Desired Stations ................ 7  
Receiving the Memorized Stations ....................... 7  
EN  
Other Functions  
Adjusting the Sound Characteristics .................... 8  
Enjoying Bass and Treble at Low Volume  
— Loudness Function ......................................... 8  
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.  
Maintenance ............................................................. 8  
Dismounting the Unit ............................................. 9  
Button Locations .................................................... 10  
Specifications .......................................................... 11  
Troubleshooting Guide ......................................... 12  
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Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight, heat  
sources such as hot air ducts or leave it in a humid place.  
Never leave it on the dashboard etc. of a car parked in  
direct sunlight where there may be a considerable rise in  
temperature inside the car.  
Detaching and Attaching  
the Front Panel  
The front panel of this unit can be detached in  
order to prevent the unit from being stolen.  
Caution alarm  
If you turn the ignition key to the OFF position  
without removing the front panel, the caution  
alarm is activated and a beep tone will be  
heard for a few seconds.  
Detaching the Front Panel  
Before detaching the front panel, be sure to  
OFF  
press the  
button first. Then press the  
RELEASE button to open up the front panel.  
Then slide the front panel a little to the left,  
and pull it off towards you.  
RELEASE button  
EN  
Be sure not to drop the panel after detaching it  
from the unit.  
Attaching the Front Panel  
Apply the right hand side of the front panel to  
the unit by attaching part A of the front panel  
to part B of the unit as illustrated, then swing  
the left side into the unit until it clicks.  
A
B
Notes  
Make sure that the front panel is the right way up when  
attaching it to the unit as it cannot be attached upside  
down.  
Do not press the front panel hard against the unit when  
attaching it to the unit. It can easily be attached by  
pressing it lightly against the unit.  
When you carry the front panel with you, put it in the  
supplied front panel case.  
Do not press hard or give excessive pressure to the  
display window of the front panel.  
Before removing the front panel, be sure to turn the  
power off. However, if you press the RELEASE button to  
detach the panel while the unit is still turned on, the  
power is automatically turned off in order to protect the  
speakers from being damaged.  
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Cassette Player  
Operation  
Setting the Clock  
The clock has a 12-hour digital indication.  
For example, setting it to 10:08  
A.MEM  
FM  
MW/SW  
Listening to Tape Playback  
After inserting the cassette, playback  
will start automatically.  
1 Press the  
or  
button  
to turn on the unit.  
2 Display the time.  
DSPL  
(Press the  
operation.)  
button during unit  
DSPL  
3 Press the  
seconds.  
button for more than two  
To change the tape direction,  
press both the 0 and the ) buttons at the  
same time.  
100  
The hour digits blinks.  
EN  
Set the hour digits.  
Indication of Tape Transport Direction  
(to go forward)  
(to go back)  
The side facing up is being played.  
1000  
SEL  
4 Press the  
button momentarily.  
The side facing down is being played.  
Tape playback automatically changes  
direction at the end of the tape.  
1000  
The minute digits blinks.  
Note  
Set the minute digits.  
Before turning off the unit, eject the tape to avoid tape  
damage.  
(to go back) (to go forward)  
Ejecting the Cassette  
Press the  
button to stop playback and  
1008  
DSPL  
eject the cassette.  
5 Press the  
button momentarily.  
1008  
The clock activates.  
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.  
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Fast-winding the Tape  
Radio Reception  
Direction  
To advance  
To rewind  
indicator*  
Searching for Stations  
(
Automatically  
— Automatic Tuning  
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1 Select the desired band.  
A.MEM  
FM  
FM I ˜ FM II  
To resume playback, press the other fast-  
winding button partially until the locked  
button is released.  
MW/SW  
MW n SWI n SWII n MW  
* The 9 or ( indicator flashes while fast-winding the  
tape.  
2 Press either side of the SEEK/MANU  
button momentarily to search for the  
next station (automatic tuning).  
EN  
SEEK  
MANU  
SEEK  
MANU  
For higher  
For lower  
frequencies  
frequencies  
The scanning stops when a station is received.  
Press either side of the button repeatedly until  
the desired station is received.  
When an FM stereo program with sufficient signal  
strength is tuned in,  
ST  
879  
the “ST” indication appears.  
To keep the automatic tuning from stopping on  
stations too frequently (local seek mode), press  
SENS  
the  
button momentarily to get the “LCL”  
LOUD  
indication.  
Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be  
tuned in. The local seek mode functions only when the  
automatic tuning is in operation.  
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Tuning in by Adjusting the  
Frequency — Manual Tuning  
Memorizing Only the  
Desired Stations  
1 Select the desired band.  
1 Select the desired band.  
A.MEM  
A.MEM  
FM  
FM  
FM I ˜ FM II  
FM I ˜ FM II  
MW/SW  
MW/SW  
MW n SWI n SWII n MW  
MW n SWI n SWII n MW  
2 Press and hold either side of the SEEK/  
MANU button.  
2 Tune in the station which you wish to  
store on the preset number button.  
Release the button when the desired station  
is received.  
3 Press and hold the desired preset  
SEEK  
MANU  
1
6
number button (  
two seconds.  
to  
) for about  
SEEK  
MANU  
For lower  
frequencies  
For higher  
frequencies  
The number of the pressed preset number  
button appears on the display.  
EN  
PREVENT ACCIDENTS!  
FM  
ST  
When tuning in during driving, use automatic  
tuning or the memory preset tuning instead of  
manual tuning.  
8791  
Up to 6 stations on each band (FM I, FM II, MW, SW I  
and SW II) 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 is erased.  
Memorizing Stations  
Automatically  
— Automatic Memory Function  
Stations with the clearest reception are  
automatically searched and memorized on  
each band (FM I, FM II, MW, SWI and SWII).  
Up to 6 stations on each band can be stored on  
the preset number buttons 1 to 6 in the order of  
band frequency.  
Receiving the Memorized  
Stations  
1 Select the desired band.  
A.MEM  
1 Select the desired band.  
FM  
FM I ˜ FM II  
A.MEM  
FM  
FM I ˜ FM II  
MW/SW  
MW n SWI n SWII n MW  
MW/SW  
MW n SWI n SWII n MW  
2 Press momentarily the preset number  
button on which the desired station is  
stored.  
2 Press the FM/A.MEM button for more  
than two seconds.  
A.MEM  
FM  
Note  
If you press the preset number button for more than two  
seconds, the currently received station is memorized. To  
receive the previously memorized station, make sure that  
the preset number button is pressed only momentarily.  
The unit starts scanning the selected band  
and memorize the tuned stations on the  
preset number button 1 through 6  
automatically.  
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Maintenance  
Fuse Replacement  
Other Functions  
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.  
Adjusting the Sound  
Characteristics  
1 Select the item you want to adjust by  
SEL  
pressing the  
button repeatedly.  
BAS (bass) n TRE (treble) n BAL  
(balance) n FAD (fader) n VOL (volume)  
n BAS (bass)  
Fuse (10 A)  
2 Adjust the selected item by pressing  
either the  
or  
button.  
Warning  
Adjust within three seconds after selecting.  
(After three seconds the buttons will again  
serves as the volume control buttons.)  
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating  
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as  
this could damage the unit.  
EN  
Cleaning the Connectors  
Enjoying Bass and Treble  
at Low Volume  
The unit may not function properly if the  
connectors between the unit and the front  
panel are not clean. In order to prevent this,  
open the front panel by pressing the RELEASE  
button, then detach it and clean the connectors  
with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not  
apply too much force. Otherwise, the  
— Loudness Function  
SENS  
Press the  
button for more than two  
LOUD  
seconds. n “LOUD” will appear on the  
display.  
connectors may be damaged.  
The bass and treble are boosted. To cancel,  
press again.  
Main unit  
Back of the front panel  
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Dismounting the Unit  
(XR-3304 only)  
1
Release key (supplied)  
2
EN  
3
4
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Button Locations  
DIR  
DSPL  
SEEK  
OFF  
1
4
2
5
3
6
MANU  
RELEASE  
A.MEM  
SENS  
LOUD  
SEL  
FM  
MW/SW  
Refer to the pages in r for details.  
EN  
1 Display window  
8
(bass/treble/balance/  
fader control/volume) buttons 58  
2 SEL (control mode select) button 58  
9 SENS/LOUD (sensitivity adjust/loudness)  
3 DSPL (display mode change/time set)  
button 68  
button 5  
During radio reception:  
4 6 (eject) button 5  
Preset number buttons 7  
5 SEEK/MANU button 67  
FM/A.MEM (radio on band select/  
6 0 ) (fast winding)/DIR (tape  
automatic memory) button 567  
transport direction change) buttons 56  
!™ MW/SW (radio on band select) button  
567  
7 RELEASE (front panel release) button  
48  
OFF button 4  
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Specifications  
Cassette player section  
Power amplifier section  
Tape track  
4-track 2-channel stereo  
Outputs  
Speaker outputs  
Wow and flutter  
Frequency response  
Signal-to- noise ratio  
0.13 % (WRMS)  
30 – 15,000 Hz  
55 dB  
(sure seal connectors)  
4 – 8 ohms  
Speaker impedance  
Maximum power output 20 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)  
Tuner section  
General  
Output lead  
FM  
Power antenna relay  
control lead/Power  
amplifier control lead  
Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz  
Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz  
12 V DC car battery  
(negative ground)  
Approx. 188 × 58 × 170 mm  
(w/h/d) not incl.  
projecting parts and  
controls  
Tuning range  
Antenna terminal  
87.5 – 108.0 MHz  
External antenna connector  
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz  
Tone controls  
Usable sensitivity  
Selectivity  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
12 dBf (75 ohms)  
70 dB at 400 kHz  
63 dB (stereo),  
68 dB (mono)  
Power requirements  
Dimensions  
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz  
0.5% (stereo),  
0.4% (mono)  
28 dB at 1 kHz  
30 – 15,000 Hz  
5 dB  
Separation  
Frequency response  
Capture ratio  
Mounting dimension  
Approx. 182 × 53 × 153 mm  
(w/h/d) not incl.  
projecting parts and  
controls  
EN  
MW/SW  
Tuning range  
Mass  
Supplied accessories  
Approx. 1.3 kg  
Parts for installation and  
connections (1 set)  
Front panel case (1)  
RCA pin cord  
MW tuning interval:  
531 – 1,602 kHz  
SW tuning interval:  
SWI:  
2.940 – 7.735 MHz  
SWII:  
Optional accessories  
RC-63 (1 m), RC-64 (2 m),  
RC-65 (5 m)  
9.500 – 18.135 MHz (except  
for 10.140 – 11.575 MHz)  
External antenna connector  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
Antenna terminal  
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz/10.71MHz  
Sensitivity  
35 µV  
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Troubleshooting Guide  
The following checklist assists 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.  
Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning  
the Connectors” of “Maintenance” for details.  
Indications do not appear on  
the display.  
Tape playback  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
Playback sound is distorted.  
Contamination of the tape head. n Clean the head.  
EN  
Radio reception  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
Preset tuning is not possible.  
Memorize the correct frequency.  
The broadcast is too weak.  
Automatic tuning is not possible. The broadcast is too weak. n Use manual tuning.  
The “ST” indication flashes.  
Tune in precisely.  
If the above-mentioned solutions do not help to improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
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