3-810-043-31 (2)
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-C300 Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
XR-C300
1996 by Sony Corporation
Actual total number:
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Table of contents
This Unit Only
With Optional Equipment
Getting Started
Resetting the unit ................................................ 4
Detaching the front panel .................................. 4
Setting the clock .................................................. 5
CD changer
Playing a CD ........................................................ 8
Scanning the tracks — Intro scan ...................... 9
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat play ................................................ 9
Playing tracks in random order
— Shuffle play ................................................ 9
Cassette player
Listening to the tape ........................................... 5
Playing the tape in various modes ................... 6
Radio
Additional Information
Memorizing stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 7
Memorizing only the desired stations ............. 7
Receiving the memorized stations.................... 7
Precautions ......................................................... 10
Maintenance ....................................................... 10
Dismounting the unit ....................................... 11
The rotary commander labels ......................... 11
Location of controls .......................................... 12
Specifications ..................................................... 13
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 14
Index .................................................... Back cover
Other Functions
Adjusting the sound characteristics ................. 8
Muting the sound................................................ 8
Changing the sound and display settings ....... 8
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Attaching the front panel
Attach part A of the front panel to part B of
the unit as illustrated and push until it clicks.
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.
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.
Reset button
Note
Pressing the reset button will erase all the memorized
stations.
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• Do not press hard or give excessive pressure to the
display windows of the front panel.
• 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 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 will beep for a few seconds (only when
the POWER SELECT switch is set to the A
position).
1 Press (OFF).
2 Press (RELEASE)to open up the front
panel, and detach the panel by pulling it
towards you.
(RELEASE)
Notes
• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it from the
unit.
• If you press (RELEASE)to detach the panel while the
unit is still turned on, the power will be automatically
turned off in order to protect the speakers from being
damaged.
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Setting the clock
The clock has a 12-hour digital indication.
For example, setting it to 10:08
Cassette Player
1 Press (OFF)or (DSPL)during operation.
Listening to the tape
2 Press (DSPL)for two seconds.
Insert the cassette.
100
The hour digit blinks.
1 Set the hour digits.
to go forward
Playback will start automatically.
to go back
If the cassette is already inserted, press (TAPE)
to start playback.
1000
2 Press (SEL)momentarily.
TAPE
EN
1000
The side facing up is being played.
The minute digit blinks.
3 Set the minute digits.
TAPE
to go forward
to go back
The side facing down is being played.
Tip
To change the tape transport direction, press (TAPE)
during tape playback.
1008
To
Press
(OFF)
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3 Press (DSPL)momentarily.
Stop playback
Eject the cassette
1008
The clock activates.
Note
Fast-winding the tape
If the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is
set to the B position, the clock cannot be set unless the
power is turned on. Set the clock after you have turned on
the radio.
During playback, press either side of
(PRESET/DISC).
PRESET
FF
REW
DISC
Rewind
Fast-forward
To start playback during fast-forwarding or
rewinding, press (TAPE).
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Locating the beginning of the
tracks — Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
You can skip up to nine tracks at one time.
Switching to the radio during fast-
winding the tape
— Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA)
Press (5)during playback.
“ATA” appears on the display.
During playback, press either side of
(SEEK/AMS)momentarily.
When fast-forwarding or rewinding with
(PRESET/DISC), the tuner will turn on
automatically.
SEEK
AMS
To locate the
previous tracks
To locate the
succeeding the tracks
Skipping blanks during tape
playback — Blank skip
Note
The AMS function may not work when :
• the blanks between tracks are shorter than 4 seconds
• there are noises
Press (6)during playback.
“BL.SKIP” appears on the display.
• there are long sections of low volume or quiet sections.
Blanks longer than eight seconds will be
automatically skipped during tape playback.
Changing the displayed items
Each time you press (DSPL)momentarily
during tape playback, the displayed item
changes as follows:
z Tape playback
z Clock
z Frequency*
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* While the ATA function is activated.
Playing the tape in
various modes
Searching the desired track
— Intro scan
Press (1)during playback.
“INTRO” appears on the display.
The first 10 seconds of all the tracks are played.
When you find the desired track, press again.
The unit returns to the normal playback mode.
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat play
Press (2)during playback.
“REP” appears on the display.
When the currently played track is over, it will
be played again from the beginning.
To cancel this mode, press again.
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2 Press (SEEK/AMS)to search for the
station which you wish to store on the
preset number button.
Radio
3 Press the desired preset number button
((1)to (6)) fortwo seconds until a
beep sounds.
Memorizing stations
The number of the pressed preset number
button appears on the display window.
automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
This function selects from the currently
received band the stations with the strongest
signals and memorizes them in order of their
frequency.
Receiving the memorized
stations
PREVENTING ACCIDENTS!
1 Press (TUNER)repeatedly, and select the
When tuning in during driving, use the
automatic tuning and the memory preset
search function instead of the manual tuning.
band.
2 Press the preset number button ((1)to
(6)) momentarily on which the desired
station is stored.
1 Press (TUNER)repeatedly and select the
band.
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Tip
Each time you press (TUNER), the band
changes as follows:
FM1 n FM2 n FM3 n AM1 n AM2
Press either side of (PRESET/DISC)momentarily to
receive in order the stations stored in the memory (Preset
Search Function).
If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural mode
2 Press (BTM)for two seconds.
Notes
Press (MONO)momentarily.
“MONO” appears on the display.
The sound will improve, but it will become
monaural. (The “ST” indication will
disappear.)
• The unit will not store stations with weak band
frequencies on the preset number buttons. If there are
only a few stations received, some preset number buttons
will remain empty.
• When there is a preset number indicated on the display
window, the unit will store stations on all preset number
buttons from the one currently displayed.
Changing the displayed items
Each time you press (DSPL), the display item
changes as follows:
Frequency ˜ Clock
Memorizing only the
desired Stations
Up to 6 stations on each band (FM1, FM2,
FM3, AM1 and AM2) can be stored on the
preset number buttons in order of your choice.
Therefore, 18 stations can be memorized on
FM.
If you can't tune in a preset station
Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)
momentarily to search for the station
(automatic tuning).
The scanning stops when a station is
received. Press either side of the button
repeatedly until the desired station is
received.
If you try to store another station on the same
preset number button, the previously stored
station will be erased.
Note
If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press
(LCL)momentarily to display the “LCL” (local seek mode)
indication. Only the stations with relatively strong signals
can be tuned in.
1 Press (TUNER)repeatedly, and select the
band.
Tip
If you know the frequency, press and hold either side of
(SEEK/AMS)until the desired station is received (manual
tuning).
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With the Optional Equipment
Other Functions
CD Changer
You can control two CD changers.
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
Playing a CD
Press (CD)and select the changer.
CD playback starts.
1 Select the item you want to adjust by
pressing (SEL)repeatedly.
When a CD changer is connected, all the tracks
play from the beginning.
VOL (volume) n BAS (bass) n TRE
(treble) n BAL (balance) n FAD (fader)
Each time you press (DSPL)momentarily
during CD playback, the displayed item
changes as follows:
2 Adjust the selected item by pressing
either (+)or (–).
$
Adjust within three seconds after selecting.
(After three seconds the button will again
serve as volume control button.)
Elapsed playback time
$
Disc and track number
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Clock
Muting the sound
Locating a specific track
Press (MUTE).
The “MUTE” indication flashes.
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
During playback, press either side of
(SEEK/AMS)the number of times you
wish to skip the tracks.
To restore the previous volume level, press
again.
SEEK
AMS
To locate the
previous tracks
To locate the
succeeding tracks
Changing the sound and
display settings
Enjoying bass and treble even at
Low Volume — Loudness
Locating a specific point in a track
— Manual Search
During playback, press and hold either
side of (SEEK/AMS). Release the button
when you have found the desired part.
Bass and treble will be reinforced.
Press (LOUD).
“LOUD” will appear on the display.
SEEK
AMS
To cancel, press again.
To reverse
To forward
Muting the beep tone
Switching to other discs
Press (6)while pressing (SEL).
To obtain the beep tone again, press these
buttons once more.
During playback, press either side of
(PRESET/DISC).
PRESET
DISC
FF
REW
To return to the
previous disc
To advance to the
next disc
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To play the discs in the current
changer in a random order
Scanning the tracks
— Intro scan
Press (3)repeatedly during CD playback
until “SHUF 2” is displayed.
The first 10 seconds of all the tracks on the
currently selected disc are played in order.
After the first disc is over, the next disc is
played.
Each time you press (3)the display changes as
follows:
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SHUF 1 (Disc shuffle)
Press (1)during playback.
“INTRO” appears on the display.
$
SHUF 2 (Changer shuffle)
When you find the desired track, press again .
The unit returns to the normal CD playback
mode.
$
Cancel (Normal CD playback mode)
If you press (1)during shuffle play, the first 10
seconds of all tracks will be played in random
order.
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat play
To repeat a track
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Press (2)repeatedly during CD playback
until “REP 1” is displayed.
To repeat a disc
Press (2)repeatedly during CD playback
until “REP 2” is displayed.
To repeat all the discs in the
current changers
Press (2)repeatedly during CD playback
until “REP 3” is displayed.
Each time you press (2)the display changes as
follows:
REP 1
(Track repeat)
REP 2
(Disc repeat)
Cancel (Normal CD
playback mode)
REP 3 (Changer
repeat)
Playing tracks in random
order — Shuffle play
To play the tracks on the current
disc in a random order
Press (3)repeatedly during CD playback
until “SHUF 1” is displayed.
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Additional
Information
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.
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 switching on.
• 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.
Fuse (15 A)
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit that are not covered in
this manual, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
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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Notes on Cassettes
Cassette care
Cleaning the Connectors
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 (RELEASE),
then detach it and clean with a cotton swab
dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much
force. Otherwise, the connector may get
damaged.
• 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.
• 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.
However, this is not a sign of a malfunction.
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.
Main unit
Back of the front panel
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Dismounting the unit
The rotary commander
labels
You can control this unit with the optional
rotary remote (RM-X2S).
1
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.
Release key (supplied)
When you mount the rotary remote, attach the
label in the illustration below.
2
3
4
DSPL
MODE
SEL
EN
SEL
MODE
DSPL
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Location of controls
BTM
SEEK
AMS
INTRO
REP
ATA
SHUF
1
4
2
5
3
6
B
DSPL
PRESET
DISC
BL.
SKIP
D
REW
FF
LOUD
MONO
LCL
TUNER
TAPE
MUTE
SEL
CD
RELEASE
OFF
Refer to the pages for further details.
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!™ Reset button (located on the front side
of the unit hidden by the front panel)
Press this button when you use this unit
for the first time, when you have changed
the car battery, or when the buttons of this
unit do not function properly.
1 LOUD (loudness) button 8
2 During radio reception:
Preset number buttons 7
During tape/CD playback:
(1) INTRO button 6, 9
(2) REPEAT button 6, 9
(3) SHUF button 9
(5) ATA (Automatic Tuner
Activation) button 6
(6) BL.SKIP button 6
!£ (+)(–)(volume/bass/treble/balance/
fader control) button 5, 8
!¢ Display window
!∞ TUNER (radio on/band select) button 7
3 BTM (Best tuning memory function)
!§ POWER SELECT switch (located on the
bottom of the unit)
button 7
4 DSPL (display mode change/time set)
See “POWER SELECT Switch” in the
installation/Connections manual.
button 5, 6, 8
5 6 (eject) button 5
!¶ CD (disc play/CD changer select) button
8
6 SEEK/AMS button 6, 7, 8
7 PRESET/DISC button 5, 6, 7, 8
8 MONO button 7
!• TAPE/* (playback/transport direction
change) button 5
!ª OFF button 4, 5
9 MUTE button 8
@º LCL (local seek adjust) button 7
0 RELEASE (front panel release) button
4, 10
!¡ SEL (control mode select) button
5, 8
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Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
8 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.
Other Specifications
Cassette player section
General
Outputs
Tape track
4-track 2-channel stereo
Line out (1)
Wow and flutter
Frequency response
Signal-to-noise ratio
0.08 % (WRMS)
30 – 18,000 Hz
58 dB
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 × 177 mm
(7 1/2 × 2 3/8 × 7 in.)
(w/h/d)
Approx. 182 × 53 × 155 mm
(7 1/4 × 2 1/8 × 6 1/8 in.)
(w/h/d)
Approx. 1.2 kg (2 ib. 10 oz.)
Parts for installation and
connections (1 set)
Front panel case (1)
Bus cable (supplied with
an RCA pin cord)
RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)
RCA pin cord
Tone controls
Tuner section
FM
Power requirements
Dimensions
Tuning range
Antenna terminal
87.5 – 107.9 MHz
External antenna connector
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Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
Usable sensitivity
Selectivity
Signal-to-noise ratio
8 dBf
75 dB at 400 kHz
65 dB (stereo),
68 dB (mono)
Mounting dimension
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
0.5 % (stereo),
Mass
Supplied accessories
0.3 % (mono)
35 dB at 1 kHz
30 – 15,000 Hz
2 dB
Separation
Frequency response
Capture ratio
Optional accessories
AM
Tuning range
Antenna terminal
530 – 1,710 kHz
External antenna connector
RC-63 (1 m), RC-64 (2 m),
RC-65 (5 m)
Rotary commander
RM-X2S
Source selector XA-U20
Intermediate frequency 10.71 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity 30 µV
Optional equipment
Power amplifier section
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Outputs
Speaker outputs
(sure seal connectors)
4 – 8 ohms
Speaker impedance
Maximum power output 25 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
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Troubleshooting guide
The following check will assist in the correction of most problems which you may encounter with
your unit.
Before going through the check list below, refer to the operating procedures.
General
Problem
Cause/Solution
No sound
•Adjust the volume with (+).
•Set the fader control to the center position on the 2-speaker
system.
Indications do not appear on
the display window.
Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning
the Connectors” of “Maintenance” for details.
Tape playback
Problem
Cause/Solution
Playback sound is distorted.
Contamination of the tape head. n Clean the head.
The AMS does not operate
correctly.
•There is a noise in the space between tracks.
•A blank space is too short (less than four seconds).
•+ on (SEEK/AMS)is pressed immediately before the
following track.
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•= on (SEEK/AMS)is pressed immediately after the track
starts.
•A long pause, or a passage of low frequencies or very low
sound level is treated as a blank space.
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 the manual tuning.
The “ST” indication flashes.
•Tune in precisely.
•The broadcast is too weak. n Press (MONO)to enter the
MONO mode.
Disc play
Problem
Cause/Solution
Playback sound skips.
A dusty or defective disc.
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Error displays (with the optional CD changer(s) connected)
The following indications will flash for about five seconds and an alarm sound will be heard.
Display
Cause
Solution
A disc magazine is not inserted in the Insert a disc magazine with discs into
E-01
CD changer.
the CD changer.
No disc is inserted in the disc
magazine.
Take out the magazine and insert the
discs.
E-02
E-04
The disc is dirty.
Clean the disc.
The disc is inserted upside down.
Insert the disc correctly.
Press the reset button on the unit.
The CD changer cannot be operated
because of some problem.
E-99
TEMP
The ambient temperature is more than Wait until the temperature goes down
50°C. below 50°C.
If the above-mentioned solutions do not help to improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
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Index
A
S
Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) 6, 8
Shuffle play
9
Automatic tuning
7
Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA)
6
T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Tape playback
Treble
5
B
8
Bass
Balance
Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
Blank skip
8
8
7
6
C
Caution alarm
CD playback
4
8
Clock
5
D, E
Display 5, 6, 8
F, G, H
Fader
8
Fast-forward
Front panel
Fuse 10
5
4
I, J, K
Intro scan 6, 9
L
Local seek mode (LCL)
Loudness
7
8
M, N, O, P, Q
Manual search
Manual tuning
8
7
Mute
8
R
Radio
Repeat play 6, 8
Reset
Rewind
Rotary commander 11
7
4
5
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