3-227-098-11 (1)
FM AM
/
Cassette Car Stereo
US
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Record these numbers in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. XR-CA610X/CA600X Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
XR-CA610X
XR-CA600X
© 2001 Sony Corporation
Table of Contents
Watching the TV or video while listening
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Location of controls
Refer to the pages listed for details.
: During tape playback
RADIO
: During CD/MD playback (optional)
: During radio reception
: During menu mode
TAPE
MENU
: During TV reception (optional)
TV
CD/MD
XR-CA610X/CA600X
o MODE (o) button
c Volume control dial
d LIST button
TAPE
RADIO
CD/MD
TV
p DSPL (display mode change) button
q Number buttons
RADIO
CD/MD
e Receptor for the card remote
commander
f SOURCE (Power on/Tape/Radio/CD/
TAPE
RADIO
CD/MD
g Display window
h Z (eject) button (located on the front side
TV
* Warning when installing in a car without
an ACC (accessory) position on the
ignition switch
After turning off the ignition, be sure to press
(OFF) on the unit for 2 seconds to turn off the
clock display.
k RESET button (located on the front side of
n ENTER button
Otherwise, the clock display does not turn off and
this causes battery drain.
RADIO
MENU
CD/MD
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Card remote commander RM-X114
Supplied: XR-CA610X
Optional: XR-CA600X
DSPL
MODE
+
PRESET
+
DISC
SOURCE
–
SEEK
+
SEEK
–
DISC
PRESET –
OFF
ATT
+
VOL
(DISC/PRESET)
(+): to select upwards
–
(SEEK)
(SEEK)
(–): to select
leftwards/
.
(+): to select
rightwards/
>
The corresponding buttons of the card
remote commander control the same
functions as those on this unit.
(DISC/PRESET)
(–): to select downwards
a DSPL button
b MENU button
In menu mode, the currently selectable button (s)
of these four are indicated with a “ M” in the display.
c SOURCE button
d SEEK (</,) buttons
e SOUND button
f OFF button
g VOL (–/+) buttons
h MODE button
r DISC/PRESET buttons (+/–)
RADIO
MENU
i LIST button
CD/MD
TV
j DISC/PRESET(M/m) buttons
k ENTER button
l ATT button
s SEEK buttons (–/+)
TAPE
RADIO
MENU
CD/MD
TV
Note
If the units is turned off by pressing (OFF) for 2
seconds, it cannot be operated with the card remote
commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed,
or a cassette is inserted to activate the unit first.
Tip
Refer to “Replacing the lithium battery” for details on
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Precautions
Notes on Cassettes
• If your car was parked in direct sunlight, 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 two-
speaker system, set the fader control to the
center position.
• When a tape is played back for a long period,
the cassette may become warm because of the
built-in power amplifier. However, this is not a
sign of malfunction.
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.
• Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight,
extremely cold temperatures, or moisture.
• 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
Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks
onto the unit or tapes.
Slack
• Distorted cassettes and loose labels can cause
problems when inserting or ejecting tapes.
Remove or replace loose labels.
• The sound may become distorted while playing
the cassette. The cassette player head should be
cleaned after each 50 hours of use.
The use of cassettes longer than 90 minutes
is not recommended except for long
continuous play
The tape used for these cassettes is very thin and
tends to stretch easily.
Frequent playing and stopping of these tapes
may cause them to become entangled in the
cassette deck mechanism.
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Detaching the front panel
Getting Started
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
protect the unit from being stolen.
Resetting the unit
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position without removing the front panel, the
caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.
If you connect an optional amplifier and do not
use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be
deactivated.
Before operating the unit for the first time or
after replacing the car battery, you must reset the
unit.
Remove the front panel and press the RESET
button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point
pen.
1 Press (OFF)*.
Tape playback or radio reception stops (the
key illumination and display remain on).
* If your car has no ACC position on the ignition
switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing
(OFF) for 2 seconds to avoid car battery drain.
RESET button
2 Press (OPEN), then slide the front
panel to the right, and gently pull out
the left end of the front panel.
Note
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting
and some stored contents.
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2
Notes
• If you detach the panel while the unit is still turned
on, the power will turn off automatically to prevent
the speakers from being damaged.
• Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front
panel and its display window.
• Do not subject the front panel to heat/high
temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in parked
cars or on dashboards/rear trays.
Tip
When carrying the front panel with you, use the
supplied front panel case.
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Attaching the front panel
Place hole A of the front panel onto the spindle
B on the unit, then lightly push the left side in.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.
Example: To set the clock to 10:08
1 Press (MENU), then press either side
of (DISC/PRESET) repeatedly until
“CLOCK” appears.
1Press (ENTER).
The hour indication flashes.
2Press either side of (DISC/PRESET)
to set the hour.
x
3Press the (+) side of (SEEK).
The minute indication flashes.
4Press either side of (DISC/PRESET)
to set the minute.
2 Press (ENTER).
Note
The clock starts. After the clock setting is
completed, the display returns to normal play
mode.
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
panel.
Tip
When D.INFO mode is set to ON, the time is always
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Playing a tape in various
modes
Cassette Player
You can play the tape in various modes:
• METAL lets you play a metal or CrO2 tape.
• BL.SKP (Blank Skip) skips blanks longer than
8 seconds.
• ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) turns on the
tuner automatically when fast-winding the tape.
• NR (Dolby NR) lets you select the Dolby* NR
Listening to a tape
1 Press (OPEN) and insert a cassette.
Playback starts automatically.
B system (XR-CA610X only).
* Manufacutured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
1 During tape playback, press (MENU).
2 Press either side of (DISC/PRESET)
repeatedly until the desired mode
appears.
2 Close the front panel.
If a cassette is already inserted, press (SOURCE)
repeatedly until “FORWARD” or “REVERSE”
appears to start playback.
3 Press (+) side of (SEEK) to select
“ON.”
Example: ATA mode
FORWARD: The side facing up is played.
REVERSE: The side facing down is played.
To
Press
Change the tape’s (MODE) (o)
playback direction
Play mode starts.
4 Press (ENTER).
Stop playback
(OFF)
To return to normal playback mode, select
“OFF” in step 3.
Eject the cassette (OPEN) then Z
Skip tracks
(SEEK) (./>)
– Automatic
Music Sensor
[once for each track]
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play
Fast-forward/
reverse
– Manual Search
(SEEK) (m/M)
[hold to desired point]
During playback, press (1) (REP)
repeatedly until “REP-ON” in the
display appears.
Note
To return to normal playback mode, select “REP-
OFF.”
The AMS function may not work when:
– the blanks between tracks are shorter than 4
seconds.
Tip
– there is noise between tracks.
– there are long sections of low volume or quiet
sections.
During repeat playback, press (MODE). “REP”
disappears from the display and repeat mode is
canceled.
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Receiving the stored stations
Radio
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
The unit can store up to 6 stations per band
(FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2).
the radio.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
Caution
band.
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
3 Press the number button ((1) to (6))
on which the desired station is stored.
Tip
Press either side of (DISC/PRESET) to receive the
stations in the order they are stored in the memory
(Preset Search function).
Storing stations
automatically
If preset tuning does not work
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
Press either side of (SEEK) to search
for the station (automatic tuning).
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat until the desired station is
received.
The unit selects the stations with the strongest
signals within the selected band, and stores them
in the order of their frequency.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
Tips
the radio.
• If automatic tuning stops too frequently, turn on the
Local Seek to limit seek to stations with stronger
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press (MENU), then press either side
of (DISC/PRESET) repeatedly until
“BTM” appears.
• If you know the frequency of the station you want to
listen to, press and hold either side of (SEEK) to
locate the approximate frequency, then press
(SEEK) repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired
frequency (manual tuning).
4 Press (ENTER).
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Notes
If FM stereo reception is poor
• If only a few stations can be received due to weak
signals, some number buttons will retain their former
settings.
• When a number is indicated in the display, the unit
starts storing stations from the one currently
displayed.
Select monaural reception mode.
but becomes monaural (“ST” disappears).
Note
If interference occurs, this unit will automatically
narrow the reception frequency to eliminate noise (IF
AUTO function). In such cases, some FM stereo
broadcasts may become monaural while in the stereo
reception mode.
Tip
To always hear FM stereo broadcasts in stereo, you
can change the IF AUTO setting and widen the
interference may occur in this setting.
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Storing only the desired
stations
Storing station names
— Station Memo
You can assign a name to each radio station and
store it in memory. The name of the station
currently tuned in appears in the display. You can
assign a name using up to 8 characters for a
station.
You can manually preset the desired stations on
any chosen number button.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
the radio.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
Storing the station names
band.
1 Tune in a station whose name you
want to store.
3 Press either side of (SEEK) to tune in
the station that you want to store.
2 Press (MENU), then press either side
of (DISC/PRESET) repeatedly until
“NAMEEDIT” appears.
4 Press the desired number button ((1)
to (6)) for 2 seconds until “MEM”
appears.
The number button indication appears in the
display.
3 Press (ENTER).
Note
If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previously stored station will be erased.
4 Enter the characters.
1Press the (+)*1 side of
(DISC/PRESET) repeatedly to select
the desired character.
A t B t C … t 0 t 1 t 2 … t +
t – t
… t _*2 t A
*
*1 For reverse order, press the (–) side of
(DISC/PRESET).
*2 (blank space)
2Press the (+) side of (SEEK) after
locating the desired character.
If you press the (–) side of (SEEK), you
can move back to the left.
3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the
entire name.
5 Press (ENTER).
Tips
• Simply overwrite or enter “_” to correct or erase a
name.
• There is another way to start storing station names:
Press (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of performing
steps 2 and 3. You can also complete the operation
by pressing (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of step 5.
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Displaying the station name
Switch the display item to frequency or station
name*.
Tuning in a station through a
list
— List-up
To
Press
Switch display
item
(DSPL) during radio
reception
1 During radio reception, press (LIST)
momentarily.
The frequency or the name assigned to the
station currently tuned in flashes.
* If the station name is not stored, “NO NAME”
appears in the display for one second.
Erasing the station name
1 During radio reception, press (MENU),
then press either side of
(DISC/PRESET) repeatedly until “NAME
DEL” appears.
2 Press either side of (DISC/PRESET)
repeatedly until you find the desired
station.
2 Press (ENTER).
3 Press either side of (DISC/PRESET)
repeatedly to select the station whose
name you want to erase.
If no name is assigned to the selected station,
the frequency appears in the display.
3 Press (ENTER) to tune in the desired
station.
4 Press (ENTER) for 2 seconds.
The name is erased.
Note
If you have a TV tuner connected, the list-up indication
will not appear in the display.
Repeat steps 3 to 4 if you want to erase other
names.
5 Press (MENU) twice.
The unit returns to normal radio reception
mode.
Note
If you have already erased all of the station names,
“NO DATA” appears in step 4.
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*1 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is
connected.
*2 If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the
ignition key switch, be sure to press (OFF) for 2
seconds to turn off the clock indication after turning
off the ignition.
Other Functions
You can also control the unit (and optional CD/
MD/TV units) with a rotary commander
(optional).
By rotating the control
Using the rotary commander
First, attach the appropriate label depending on
how you want to mount the rotary commander.
The rotary commander works by pressing
buttons and/or rotating controls.
SEEK/AMS
control
Rotate and release to:
– Locate the beginning of tracks on the tape.
– Tune in stations automatically.
– Skip tracks on the disc.*1
Rotate, hold, and release to:
– Fast-wind the tape.
DSPL
MODE
SOUND
MODE
SOUND
DSPL
– Find a station manually.
– Fast-forward/reverse a track.*1
Tip
By pressing buttons
To start playback while fast-winding the tape, press
(MODE).
(ATT)
(SOUND)
By pushing in and rotating the control
(MODE)
(SOURCE)
(DSPL)
(OFF)
Rotate the VOL control
to adjust the volume.
PRESET/
DISC control
Press
To
Change source
(radio/CD*1/MD*1/TV*1/
Tape)
Push in and rotate the control to:
– Receive preset stations.
– Change the disc*1.
(SOURCE)
Change operation
(radio band/CD unit*1/MD
unit*1/TV unit*1/tape
playback direction)
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(MODE)
(ATT)
Attenuate sound
Stop playback or radio
reception
(OFF)*2
(SOUND)
(DSPL)
Adjust the sound menu
Change the display item
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Changing the operative direction
The operative direction of controls is factory-set
as shown below.
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
To increase
You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and
fader.
The bass and treble levels can be stored
independently for each source.
1 Select the item you want to adjust by
pressing (SOUND) repeatedly.
Each time you press (SOUND), the item
changes as follows:
To decrease
If you need to mount the rotary commander on
the right hand side of the steering column, you
can reverse the operative direction.
BAS (bass) t TRE (treble) t BAL (left-
right) t FAD (front-rear)
2 Adjust the selected item by pressing
either side of (SEEK).
When adjusting with the rotary commander,
press (SOUND) and rotate the VOL control.
Note
Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item.
Quickly attenuating the
sound
(With the rotary commander or the card
remote commander)
Press (SOUND) for 2 seconds while
pushing the VOL control.
Tip
You can also change the operative direction of these
Press (ATT) on the rotary commander
or card remote commander.
After “ATT-ON” momentarily appears, the
“ATT” appears in the display.
To restore the previous volume level, press
(ATT) again.
Tip
When the interface cable of a car telephone is
connected to the ATT lead, the unit decreases the
volume automatically when a telephone call comes in
(Telephone ATT function) (XR-CA610X only).
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1 Press (MENU).
To set A.SCRL, press (MENU) during CD/
MD Playback.
Changing the sound and
display settings
— Menu
2 Press either side of (DISC/PRESET)
repeatedly until the desired item
appears.
The following items can be set:
3 Press the (+) side of (SEEK) to select
the desired setting (Example: ON or
OFF).
SET (Set Up)
• BEEP — to turn the beeps on or off.
• RM (Rotary Commander) — to change the
operative direction of the controls of the rotary
commander.
4 Press (ENTER).
After the mode setting is completed, the
display returns to normal play mode.
Note
– Select “NORM” to use the rotary commander
as the factory-set position.
– Select “REV” when you mount the rotary
commander on the right side of the steering
column.
The displayed item will differ depending on the source.
Tip
You can easily switch among categories (“SET,”
“DSPL,” “SND,” “P/M,” and “EDIT”) by pressing either
side of (DISC/PRESET) for 2 seconds.
DSPL (Display)
• D.INFO (Dual Information) — to display the
clock and the play mode at the same time (on).
• M.DSPL (Motion Display) — to select the
Motion Display mode from “1,” “2,” and
“OFF.”
– Select “1” to show decoration lines in the
display and activate Demo display.
– Select “2” to show decoration lines in the
display and deactivate Demo display.
– Select “OFF” to deactivate the Motion
Display.
• A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)*
– Select “ON” to scroll all automatically
displayed names exceeding 8 characters.
– When Auto scroll is set to off and the disc/
track name is changed, the disc/track name
does not scroll.
* When no CD or MD is playing, this item will not
appear.
SND (Sound)
• LOUD (Loudness) — to enjoy bass and treble
even at low volumes. The bass and treble will
be reinforced.
P/M (Play Mode)
– Select “ON” to only tune into stations with
stronger signals.
– Select “ON” to hear FM stereo broadcast in
monaural. Select “OFF” to return to normal
mode.
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Selecting the sound position
Setting the equalizer
— My Best sound Position (MBP)
You can select an equalizer curve for seven
music types (XPLOD, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ,
NEW AGE, ROCK, CUSTOM, and OFF
(equalizer OFF)).
You can store and adjust the equalizer settings
for frequency and level.
When you drive without passengers, you can
enjoy the most comfortable sound environment
with “My Best sound Position.”
“My Best sound Position” has two presets, which
adjust the sound level of balance and fader. You
can select one very easily with the MBP button.
Selecting the equalizer curve
Balance Level Fader Level
Display
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source
window
Right
Left
0
Front Rear
(radio, CD, MD, tape, or TV).
MBP-A
MBP-B
– 4dB
0
0
0
– 4dB
– 4dB
0
2 Press (EQ7) repeatedly until the
desired equalizer curve.
Each time you press (EQ7), the item
changes.
0
0
– 4dB
0
MBP-OFF
Press (MBP) repeatedly for the desired
listening position.
The mode of “My Best sound Position” is
shown in the display in order of the table.
To cancel the equalizing effect, select “OFF.”
After 3 seconds, the display returns to the
normal playback mode.
Adjusting the equalizer curve
After one second, the display goes back to the
normal playback mode.
If you want to adjust the sound level of
balance and fader more precisely, you can do
1 Press (MENU).
2 Press either side of (DISC/PRESET)
repeatedly until “EQ7 TUNE” appears,
then press (ENTER).
Notes
3 Press either side of (SEEK) to select
the desired equalizer curve, then
press (ENTER).
• When the BAL (balance) or FAD (fader) in “Adjusting
MBP setting returns to OFF.
• When MBP is set to OFF, the BAL and FAD setting is
activated.
Each time you press (SEEK), the item
changes.
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4 Select the desired frequency and level.
1Press either side of (SEEK) to select
the desired frequency.
Each time you press (SEEK), the
frequency changes.
CD/MD Unit (optional)
This unit can control external CD/MD units.
If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD
TEXT function and the custom file function, the
CD TEXT information will appear in the display
when you play a CD TEXT disc.
62 (Hz) y 157 (Hz) y 396 (Hz) y
1k (Hz) y 2.5k (Hz) y 6.3k (Hz) y
16k (Hz)
2Press either side of (DISC/PRESET)
to adjust the desired volume level.
The volume level is adjustable by 1 dB
steps from –10 dB to +10 dB.
Playing a CD or MD
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“CD” or “MD.”
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the
desired unit appears.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
press (ENTER) for 2 seconds.
CD/MD playback starts.
To
Press
5 Press (MENU) twice.
When the effect setting is complete, the
normal playback mode appears.
Stop playback
(OFF)
Skip discs
(DISC/PRESET) (+/–)
– Disc selection
Skip tracks
– Automatic
Music Sensor
(SEEK) (./>)
[once for each track]
Fast-forward/
reverse
(SEEK) (m/M)
[hold to desired point]
– Manual Search
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Display items
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play
When the disc/track changes, any prerecorded
title*1 of the new disc/track is automatically
displayed (if the Auto Scroll function is set to
“ON,” names exceeding 8 characters will be
You can select:
• REP-1 — to repeat a track.
• REP-2 — to repeat a disc.
During playback, press (1) (REP)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the display.
Displayable items
• Music source
• Clock
Repeat Play starts.
• Function
To return to normal play mode, select “REP-
OFF.”
Playing tracks in random
order
Displayable items
— Shuffle Play
• Elapsed playback time
• Disc name*1/artist name*2
• Track title*1
You can select:
• SHUF-1 — to play the tracks on the current
disc in random order.
• SHUF-2 — to play the tracks in the current
optional CD (MD) unit in random order.
• SHUF-ALL* — to play all the tracks in all the
connected CD (MD) units in random order.
To
Press
Switch display
item
(DSPL)
* Available only when two or more optional CD/MD
units are connected.
*2 Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.
During playback, press (2) (SHUF)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the display.
Notes
• Some characters cannot be displayed.
• For some CD TEXT discs with very many
characters, information may not scroll.
• This unit cannot display the artist name for each
track of a CD TEXT disc.
Shuffle Play starts.
To return to normal play mode, select “SHUF-
OFF.”
Note
Tip
“SHUF-ALL” will not shuffle tracks between CD units
and MD units.
When Auto scroll is set to OFF and the disc/track
name is changed, the disc/track name does not scroll.
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Tips
• Simply overwrite or enter “_” to correct or erase a
name.
Labeling a CD
• There is another way to start labeling a CD: Press
(LIST) for 2 seconds instead of performing steps 2
and 3. You can also complete the operation by
pressing (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of step 5.
• You can label CDs on a unit without the CUSTOM
FILE function if that unit is connected along with a
CD unit that has the function. The Disc Memo will be
stored in the memory of the CD unit with the
CUSTOM FILE function.
— Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the
CUSTOM FILE function)
You can label each disc with a custom name
(Disc Memo). You can enter up to 8 characters
for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate the
1 Start playing the disc you want to
label.
Note
REP-1/shuffle play is suspended until the Name Edit is
complete.
2 Press (MENU), then press either side
of (DISC/PRESET) repeatedly until
“NAMEEDIT” appears.
Viewing the Disc Memo
As a display item, the Disc Memo always takes
priority over any original CD TEXT information.
3 Press (ENTER).
To
Press
View
(DSPL) during CD/CD
TEXT disc playback
The unit will repeat the disc during the
labeling procedure.
Tip
To find out about other items that can be displayed,
4 Enter the characters.
1Press the (+)*1 side of
(DISC/PRESET) repeatedly to select
the desired character.
Erasing the Disc Memo
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
A t B t C ... t 0 t 1 t 2 ... t + t
“CD.”
– t
... t _*2 t A
*
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
*1 For reverse order, press the (–) side of
(DISC/PRESET).
CD unit storing the Disc Memo.
3 Press (MENU), then press either side
of (DISC/PRESET) repeatedly until
“NAME DEL” appears.
*2 (blank space)
2Press the (+) side of (SEEK) after
locating the desired character.
4 Press (ENTER).
The stored names will appear in order from
the earliest entered.
5 Press either side of (DISC/PRESET)
repeatedly to select the disc name you
want to erase.
If you press the (–) side of (SEEK), you
can move back to the left.
The stored names will appear from the
earliest ones entered.
3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the
entire name.
6 Press (ENTER) for 2 seconds.
The name is erased.
5 To return to normal CD play mode,
Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase
other names.
press (ENTER).
7 Press (MENU) twice.
The unit returns to normal CD play mode.
Notes
• When the Disc Memo for a CD TEXT disc is erased,
the original CD TEXT information is displayed.
• If you cannot find the Disc Memo you want to erase,
try selecting a different CD unit in step 2.
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Locating a disc by name
Selecting specific tracks for
playback
— List-up (For a CD unit with the CD TEXT/
CUSTOM FILE function, or an MD unit)
— Bank (For a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE
You can use this function for discs that have been
assigned custom names*1 or for CD TEXT
discs*2.
function)
If you label the disc, you can set the unit to skip
or play the tracks of your choice.
*1 Locating a disc by its custom name: when you
*2 Locating discs by the CD TEXT information: when
you play a CD TEXT disc on a CD unit with the CD
TEXT function.
1 Start playing the disc you want to
label.
2 Press (MENU), then press either side
of (DISC/PRESET) repeatedly until
“BANK SEL” appears.
1 Press (LIST).
The name assigned to the current disc appears
in the display.
3 Press (ENTER).
4 Label the tracks.
2 Press either side of (DISC/PRESET)
repeatedly until you find the desired
disc.
1Press either side of (SEEK)
repeatedly to select the track you
want to label.
3 Press (ENTER) to play the disc.
Notes
• Some letters cannot be displayed (exception: Disc
Memo).
• If the TV tuner XT-40V is connected, the list appears
on the TV monitor instead of the display on the unit.
2Press (ENTER) repeatedly to select
“PLAY” or “SKIP.”
5 Repeat step 4 to set “PLAY” or “SKIP”
for all the tracks.
6 Press (MENU) twice.
The unit returns to normal CD play mode.
Notes
• You can set “PLAY” and “SKIP” for up to 24 tracks.
• You cannot set “SKIP” for all the tracks on a CD.
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Playing specific tracks only
You can select:
• “BANK-ON” — to play the tracks with the
“PLAY” setting.
TV/Video (optional)
• “BANK-INV” (Inverse) — to play the tracks
with the “SKIP” setting.
You can connect an optional TV tuner and TV
monitor to this unit.
1 During playback, press (MENU), then
press either side of (DISC/PRESET)
repeatedly until “BANK-ON,” “BANK-
INV,” or “BANK-OFF” appears.
Watching the TV
2 Press the (+) side of (SEEK) repeatedly
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”
until the desired setting appears.
appears.
2 Press either side of (DISC/PRESET)
repeatedly to select the desired TV
band.
Tip
Each time you press (MODE), the item changes as
follows: TV1 t TV2 t AUX
3 Press (ENTER).
Playback starts from the track following the
current one.
Watching a video
To return to normal play mode, select “BANK-
OFF” in step 2.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”
appears.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select
“AUX.”
Playback the video.
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Storing TV channels
automatically
Storing only the desired TV
channels
The unit selects the TV channels with the
strongest signals and stores them in the order of
their frequency.
You can store up to 12 channels (6 each for TV1
and 2) on the number buttons in the order of your
choice.
Caution
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”
When tuning in a station while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
appears.
2 Press either side of (SEEK) to tune in
the TV channel you want to store on
each number button.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”
appears.
3 Press the desired number button ((1)
to (6)) until you hear a beep sound.
The number button indication and “MEM”
appear in the display.
2 Press (MENU), then press either side
of (DISC/PRESET) until “AUTO MEM”
appears.
3 Press (ENTER).
Note
The unit stores TV channels in the order of
their frequencies on the number buttons.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
If you try to store another channel on the same
number button, the previously stored channel will be
erased.
Notes
• The unit does not store TV channels with weak
signals. If only a few TV channels can be received,
some number buttons will remain empty.
• When a preset number is indicated in the display,
the unit starts storing TV channels from the one
currently displayed.
Watching the TV or video
while listening to a tape, CD
or MD
— Simultaneous Play
The simultaneous play function does not work
while you are listening to the radio.
1 Press (MENU), then press either side
of (DISC/PRESET) repeatedly until
“SIMUL-SEL” appears.
2 Press (ENTER).
3 Press (–) side of (SEEK).
4 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
CD or MD.
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5 Press (+) side of (SEEK).
Additional Information
Maintenance
6 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select a
TV or video.
Fuse replacement
When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one
matching the amperage rating stated on the
original 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.
7 Press (ENTER).
Simultaneous Play starts.
If you are already watching the TV or video and
want to listen to a tape, CD or MD as well,
follow the same steps.
Returning to normal mode
Fuse (10 A)
To cancel the CD or MD, select “– – –”
in step 4.
To cancel the TV or video, select
“– – –” in step 6.
Warning
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this
could damage the unit.
Note
If you press Z (EJECT) on this unit or a CD/MD unit
while the unit is in simultaneous play mode,
Simultaneous Play is canceled.
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, detach the
with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not
apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors
may be damaged.
Main unit
Back of the front panel
continue to next page t
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Notes
• For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the
connectors, and remove the key from the ignition
switch.
Removing the unit
• Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers
or with any metal device.
1 Remove the front cover
Replacing the lithium battery
2Press the clip inside the front cover
with a thin screwdriver.
Under normal conditions, batteries will last
approximately 1 year. (The service life may be
shorter, depending on the conditions of use.)
When the battery becomes weak, the range of the
card remote commander becomes shorter.
Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium
battery.
3Repeat step 2 for the other side.
2 Remove the unit
1Use a thin screwdriver to push in
the clip on the left side of the unit,
then pull out the left side of the unit
until the catch clears the mounting.
x
+ side up
4 mm
2Repeat step 1 for the right side.
3Slide the unit out of its mounting.
Notes on lithium battery
• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of
children. Should the battery be swallowed,
immediately consult a doctor.
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a
good contact.
• Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.
• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.
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Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
23.2 watts (for XR-CA610X)/23 watts (for XR-CA600X) per channel minimum
continuous average power into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz
with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion.
Cassette Player section
General
Outputs
Tape track
4-track 2-channel stereo
XR-CA610X:
Wow and flutter
Frequency response
Signal-to-noise ratio
0.08 % (WRMS)
30 – 18,000 Hz
Audio outputs (2)
XR-CA600X:
Audio outputs (1)
Power antenna relay control
lead
Power amplifier control lead
Telephone ATT control lead
(XR-CA610X only)
BUS control input
connector
BUS audio input connector
Remote controller input
connector
Cassette type
TYPE II, IV
TYPE I
Dolby B NR
Dolby NR off
67 dB
64 dB
61 dB
58 dB
Inputs
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range
87.5 – 107.9 MHz
External antenna connector
10.7 MHz/450 kHz
8 dBf
75 dB at 400 kHz
66 dB (stereo),
Antenna input connector
Bass ±10 dB at 62 Hz
Treble ±10 dB at 16 kHz
100 Hz +8 dB
Antenna terminal
Intermediate frequency
Usable sensitivity
Selectivity
Tone controls
Loudness
10 kHz +2 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio
Power requirements
Dimensions
12 V DC car battery
(negative ground)
Approx. 178 × 50 × 176
72 dB (mono)
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
0.6 % (stereo),
1
mm (7 /8 × 2 × 7 in.)
0.3 % (mono)
35 dB at 1 kHz
30 – 15,000 Hz
(w/h/d)
Separation
Frequency response
Mounting dimensions
Approx. 182 × 53 × 161
1
1
3
mm (7 /4 × 2 /8 × 6 /8 in.)
(w/h/d)
Mass
Supplied accessories
Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 10 oz)
Card remote commander
(XR-CA610X only) (1)
Parts for installation and
connections (1 set)
Front panel case (1)
Rotary commander
RM-X4S
AM
Tuning range
Antenna terminal
Intermediate frequency
Sensitivity
530 – 1,710 kHz
External antenna connector
10.7 MHz/450 kHz
30 µV
Optional accessories
Optional equipment
Power amplifier section
Outputs
Card remote commander
RM-X114
Speaker outputs
(sure seal connectors)
4 – 8 ohms
BUS cable (supplied with
an RCA pin cord)
RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)
CD changer (10 discs)
CDX-848X, CDX-747X,
CDX-646X
Speaker impedance
Maximum power output XR-CA610X:
52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
XR-CA600X:
50 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
MD changer (6 discs)
MDX-65
Source selector
Note
This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier
or an equalizer.
XA-C30
TV tuner
XT-40V
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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Tape playback
The sound is distorted.
The tape head is contaminated.
tClean the head with a commercially
available dry-tape cleaning cassette.
Troubleshooting
The following checklist will help you remedy
problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below, check
the connection and operating procedures.
The AMS does not operate correctly.
• There is noise in the space between tracks.
• A blank space is too short (less than 4
seconds).
General
• A long pause, or a passage of low
frequencies or very low sound level is treated
as a blank space.
No sound.
• Rotate the volume control dial clockwise to
adjust the volume.
• Cancel the ATT function.
• Set the fader control to the centre position for
a 2-speaker system.
Radio reception
Preset tuning is not possible.
• Store the correct frequency in the memory.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
The contents of the memory have been
erased.
• The RESET button has been pressed.
tStore again into the memory.
• The power cord or battery has been
disconnected.
The stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noises.
• Connect a power antenna control lead (blue)
or accessory power supply lead (red) to the
power supply lead of a car’s antenna booster.
(Only when your car has built-in FM/AM
antenna in the rear/side glass.)
• Check the connection of the car antenna.
• The auto antenna will not go up.
tCheck the connection of the power
antenna control lead.
• The power connecting cord is not connected
properly.
No beep sound.
Indications disappear from/do not appear in
the display.
• The clock display disappears if you press
(OFF) for 2 seconds.
tPress (OFF) again for 2 seconds to
display the clock.
• Remove the front panel and clean the
connectors. See “Cleaning the connectors”
(page 23) for details.
• Check the frequency.
Automatic tuning is not possible.
• The local seek mode is set to “ON.”
15).
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
tPerform manual tuning.
Stored stations and correct time are erased.
The fuse has blown.
Makes noise when the ignition key is in the
ON, ACC, or OFF position.
The leads are not matched correctly with the
car’s accessory power connector.
The “ST” indication flashes.
• Tune in the frequency accurately.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
15).
No power is being supplied to the unit.
• Check the connection. If everything is in
order, check the fuse.
• The car does not have an ACC position.
tPress (SOURCE) (or insert a cassette) to
turn on the unit.
A program broadcast in stereo is heard in
monaural.
The unit is in monaural reception mode.
15).
Interference occurs during FM reception.
The wide mode is selected.
The power is continuously supplied to the
unit.
The car does not have an ACC position.
The power aerial does not extend.
The power antenna does not have a relay box.
CD/MD playback
The sound skips.
Dirty or defective disc.
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Error displays
(when an optional CD/MD unit is connected)
Error displays
The following indications will flash for about 5
seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.
NO MAG
The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD/
MD unit.
tInsert the magazine in the CD/MD unit.
NO DISC
No disc is inserted in the CD/MD unit.
tInsert discs in the CD/MD unit.
ERROR*1
• A CD is dirty or inserted upside down.*2
tClean or insert the CD correctly.
• An MD does not playback because of some
problem.*2
tInsert another MD.
• A CD/MD cannot play because of some
problem.
tInsert another CD/MD.
BLANK*1
No tracks have been recorded on an MD.*2
tPlay an MD with recorded tracks on it.
RESET
The CD/MD unit cannot be operated because
of some problem.
tPress the RESET button on the unit.
NOT READ
The lid of the MD unit is open or the MDs are
not inserted properly.
tClose the lid or insert the MDs properly.
HI TEMP
The ambient temperature is more than 50°C
(122°F).
tWait until the temperature goes down
below 50°C (122°F).
*1 When an error occurs during playback of a CD or
MD, the disc number of the CD or MD does not
appear in the display.
*2 The disc number of the disc causing the error
appears in the display.
If these solutions do not help improve the
situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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