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
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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
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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
!º 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
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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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