3-044-705-11 (1)
FM/MW/SW
Ca sse t t e
Ca r st e re o
GB
Operating Instructions
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/ connections
manual.
XR-C2604J
2000 Sony Corporation
Ca sse t t e s lo n g e r t h a n 90 m in u t e s
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.
Notes on Cassettes
Ca sse t t e ca re
• 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 a similar object to turn
the reel and take up any slack.
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.
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Table of Contents
Wit h Op t io n a l Eq u ip m e n t
Th is Un it On ly
Location of controls ................................................. 5
CD/MD Un it
Playing a CD or MD .......................................... 11
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play .............................................. 13
Ge t t in g St a rt e d
Resetting the unit ................................................ 6
Detaching the front panel .................................. 6
How to use the menu ......................................... 6
Setting the clock .................................................. 7
Playing tracks in random order
— Shuffle Play .............................................. 13
Ca sse t t e Pla ye r
Listening to a tape ............................................... 7
Radio Reception during Fast-forwarding or
Rewinding of a Tape
— ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) ........ 8
Ra d io
Memorizing stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) .................... 8
Memorizing only the desired stations ............. 9
Receiving the memorized stations .................... 9
Ot h e r Fu n ct io n s
Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n
Adjusting the sound characteristics ............... 10
Attenuating the sound ..................................... 10
Changing the sound and display settings ..... 10
Maintenance ....................................................... 13
Dismounting the unit ....................................... 14
Specifications ..................................................... 15
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 16
Boosting the bass sound
— D-bass ........................................................ 11
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Location of controls
DIR
D-BASS
DSPL
MODE
MENU
-
SEEK/AMS
SOURCE
SOUND
RELEASE
ENTER
REP
1
SHUF
2
OFF
3
4
5
6
XR-C2604J
Refer to the pages listed for details.
1 MENU button 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
qa SOUND button 10
2 Volume control dial
qs RELEASE (front panel release) button
6, 14
3 SOURCE (TUNER/CD/MD) button 8, 9, 11
qd SEEK/AMS –/+ (cursor left/right) buttons
4 PRST/DISC +/– (cursor up/dow n) buttons
7, 8, 9, 10, 12
seek 9
Automatic Music Sensor 12
manual search 12
7, 8, 9, 10, 12
During radio reception:
Preset stations select 9
During CD/MD playback:
Disc change 12
qf Reset button (located on the front side
of the unit behind the front panel) 6
5 DSPL (display mode change) button
qg ENTER button 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
8, 11, 12
qh Number buttons
6 MODE button
During radio reception
Preset number select 9
During radio reception:
BAND select 8, 9
During tape/CD/MD playback:
(1) REP 13
During CD or MD playback:
CD/MD unit select 11
7 Z (eject) button 7
(2) SHUF 13
8 Display w indow
qj OFF button* 6
9 m/M (fast w inding)/DIR (tape
transport direction change) buttons 7
* Wa rn in g w h e n in st a llin g in a ca r
w it h o u t ACC (a cce sso ry) p o sit io n o n
t h e ig n it io n ke y sw it ch
q; D-BASS button 11
Be sure to press (OFF) on the unit for tw o
seconds to turn off the clock display after
turning off the engine.
When you press (OFF) momentarily, the
clock display does not turn off and this
causes battery wear.
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At t a ch in g t h e fro n t p a n e l
Attach part A of the front panel to part B of
the unit as illustrated and push the left side
into position 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.
Remove the front panel and press the reset
button with a pointed object, such as a
ballpoint pen.
A
B
Notes
• Be sure not to attach the front panel upside
down.
• Do not press the front panel too hard against the
unit when attaching it.
Reset button
• Do not press too hard or put excessive pressure
on the display window of the front panel.
• Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight
or heat sources such as hot air ducts, and do not
leave it in a humid place. Never leave it on the
dashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight or
where there may be a considerable rise in
temperature.
Note
Pressing the reset button will erase the clock
setting and some memorized functions.
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
protect the unit from being stolen.
Ca u t io n a la rm
If you turn the car ignition off without
removing the front panel, the caution alarm
will beep for a few seconds.
If you connect an optional power amplifier and
do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep
sound will be deactivated.
1 Press (OFF).
2 Press (RELEASE), then slide the front
panel a little to the left, and pull it off
tow ards you.
(OFF)
How to use the menu
This unit is operated by selecting items from a
menu.
To select, first enter the menu mode and
choose up/ down (+/ – of (PRST/DISC)), or
choose left/ right (–/ + of (SEEK/AMS)).
(RELEASE)
(PRST/DISC)
Notes
• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it
from the unit.
(+) : To select upw ards
• 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.
• When carrying the front panel with you, use the
supplied front panel case.
SOURCE
(–) : To select dow nw ards
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(SEEK/AMS)
Cassette Player
SOURCE
(–) : To select
leftw ards
(+) : To select
rightw ards
Listening to a tape
Insert a cassette.
Playback starts automatically.
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
(PRST/DISC) repeatedly until “CLOCK”
appears.
The side facing up is played.
The side facing dow n is played.
1 Press (ENTER).
Tip
To change the tape‘s playback direction, press
m and M.
The hour indication flashes.
To st o p p la yb a ck a n d e je ct t h e
ca sse t t e
2 Press either side of (PRST/DISC) to set
the hour.
Press Z.
Fa st -w in d in g t h e t a p e
3 Press + side of (SEEK/AMS).
During playback, press m or M.
The minute indication flashes.
Direction
indicator*
To advance
To rew ind
4 Press either side of (PRST/DISC) to set
FWD
M
m
m
M
the minute.
REV
* The I i indicator will flash while fast-winding
the tape.
To start playback during fast-forwarding or
rewinding, press the other fast-winding button
partially until the locked button is released.
2 Press (ENTER).
The clock starts.
After the clock setting is complete, the
display returns to normal playback mode.
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Ch a n g in g t h e d isp la y it e m
Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes
as follows:
Radio
Tape playback y Frequency*
* While the ATA function is activated.
After you select the desired item, the display
will automatically change to the Motion
Display mode after a few seconds.
In the Motion Display mode, all the above
items are scrolled in the display one by one in
order.
Memorizing stations
automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
The unit selects the stations with the strongest
signals and memorizes them in the order of
their frequencies. You can store up to 6 stations
on each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, SW1, and
SW2).
Tip
The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See
“Changing the sound and display settings” on
page 10.)
Ca u t io n
When tuning in stations while driving, use
Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
Radio Reception during
Fast-forwarding or
Rewinding of a Tape
— ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation)
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
Each time you press (SOURCE), the source
changes as follows:
B TUNER
B CD*
B MD*
When fast-forwarding or rewinding with the
m or M button, the tuner will turn on
automatically.
* If the corresponding optional equipment is
not connected, this item will not appear.
1 During playback, press (MENU).
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
Each time you press (MODE), the band
changes as follows:
2 Press either side of (PRST/DISC)
B FM1
B FM2
B FM3
repeatedly until “ATA” appears.
SW2 b
SW1 b
MW b
3 Press (MENU), then press either side of
(PRST/DISC) repeatedly until “BTM”
appears.
3 Press + side of (SEEK/AMS) to select
“ON.”
4 Press (ENTER).
The unit stores stations in the order of their
frequencies on the number buttons.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
The selected play mode starts.
4 Press (ENTER).
Notes
• The unit does not store stations with weak
signals. If only a few stations can be received,
some number buttons will retain their former
setting.
To return to normal playback mode, select
“OFF” in step 3 above.
• When a number is already indicated in the
display, the unit stores stations in order from the
one currently displayed.
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If yo u ca n n o t t u n e in a p re se t
st a t io n
Memorizing only the
desired stations
You can preset up to 18 FM stations (6 each for
FM1, 2, and 3), up to 6 MW stations, and up to
12 SW stations (6 each for SW1 and 2) in the
order of your choice.
Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to search
for the station (automatic tuning).
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)
repeatedly until the desired station is
received.
Note
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press
(MENU), then press either side of (PRST/DISC)
repeatedly until “LOCAL” (local seek mode) is
displayed. Then press + side of (SEEK/AMS) to
select “LOCAL-ON.” Press (ENTER).
Only the stations with relatively strong signals will
be tuned in.
tuner.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune
in the station that you w ant to store on
the number button.
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want
to listen to, Press and hold either side of
(SEEK/AMS) until the desired frequency appears
(manual tuning).
4 Press and hold the desired number
button ((1) to (6)) until “MEM” appears.
The number button indication appears in
the display.
If FM st e re o re ce p t io n is p o o r
— Monaural Mode
Note
1 During radio reception, press (MENU),
then press either side of (PRST/DISC)
repeatedly until “MONO” appears.
If you store a new station on a number button
which already has a station registered, the
previously stored station will be replaced by the
new station.
2 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)
repeatedly until “MONO-ON“ appears.
The sound improves, but becomes
monaural (“ST” disappears).
Receiving the memorized
stations
3 Press (ENTER).
To return to stereo mode, select “MONO-OFF”
in step 2 above.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on
w hich the desired station is stored.
Tip
Press either side of (PRST/DISC) to receive the
stations in the order they are stored in the
memory (Preset Search Function).
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Changing the sound and
display settings
Other Functions
The following items can be set:
• CLOCK (page 7).
• BEEP – to turn the beep sound on or off.
• D.INFO (Dual Information) to display the
clock and the play mode at the same time
(ON) or to display the information altemately
(OFF).
• A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)* (page 12).
• M.DSPL (Motion Display) – to turn the
motion display on or off.
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and
fader.
You can store the bass and treble levels
independently for each source.
1 Press (MENU).
1 Select the item you w ant to adjust by
pressing (SOUND) repeatedly.
2 Press either side of (PRST/DISC)
repeatedly until the desired item
appears.
BAS (bass) t TRE (treble) t
BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear)
Each time you press (–) side of
(PRST/DISC), the item changes as follows:
2 Adjust the selected item by pressing
either side of (SEEK/AMS).
Adjust within three seconds after selecting
the item.
CLOCK t BEEP t A.SCRL* t D.INFO t
M.DSPL
* When no CD or MD is playing, this item will
not appear.
3 Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) to select the
Attenuating the sound
desired setting (Example: ON or OFF).
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).
4 Press (ENTER).
After the mode setting is complete, the
display returns to normal playback mode.
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With Optional Equipment
Boosting the bass sound
— D-bass
CD/MD Unit
You can enjoy a clear and powerful bass
sound. The D-bass function boosts the low
frequency signal and high frequency signal
with a sharper curve than conventional bass
boost.
This unit can control a maximum of ten
external CD/ MD units in this configuration:
CD unit – maximum of five
MD unit – maximum of five
You can hear the bass line more clearly even
while the vocal volume remains the same. You
can emphasize and adjust the bass sound
easily with the D-BASS control.
Any combination up to ten will work.
If you connect an optional CD unit with the
CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information
will appear in the display when you play a CD
TEXT disc.
D.BASS-3
D.BASS-2
D.BASS-3
D.BASS-2
D.BASS-1
D.BASS-1
Playing a CD or MD
0dB
Frequency (Hz)
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD
or MD.
Adjusting the bass curve
2 Press (MODE) until the desired unit
appears.
Press (D-BASS) repeatedly to select the
desired bass curve.
As the D-BASS number increases so does
the effect.
CD/ MD playback starts.
When a CD/ MD unit is connected, all the
tracks play from the beginning.
D.BASS-1 t D.BASS-2 t D.BASS-3 t
D.BASS-OFF
Ch a n g in g t h e d isp la y it e m
Each time you press (DSPL) during CD, CD
TEXT, or MD playback, the item changes as
follows:
Note
The bass sound may distort at same volume. If the
bass sound distorts, select less effective bass curve.
V
Elapsed playback time
V
Disc name*1/Artist name*2
V
Track name*3
1
*
*
*
If you have not labeled the disc or if there is no
disc name prerecorded on the MD, “NO NAME”
appears in the display.
If you play a CD TEXT disc, the artist name
appears in the display after the disc name.
(Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.)
If the track name of a CD TEXT disc or MD is not
prerecorded, “NO NAME” appears in the
display.
2
3
After you select the desired item, the display
will automatically change to the Motion
Display mode after a few seconds.
In the Motion Display mode, all the above
items are scrolled in the display one by one in
order.
Co n t in u e d t o n e xt p a n e t
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Tip
Lo ca t in g a sp e cific t ra ck
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See
“Changing the sound and display settings” on
page 10).
During playback, press either side of
(SEEK/AMS) momentarily for each track
you w ant to skip.
Au t o m a t ica lly scro llin g a d isc n a m e
— Auto Scroll
If the disc name, artist name, or track name on
a CD TEXT disc or MD exceeds 8 characters
and the Auto Scroll function is on, it
automatically scrolls across the display as
follows:
• The disc name appears when the disc has
changed (if the disc name is selected).
• The track name appears when the track has
changed (if the track name is selected).
SOURCE
To locate
preceding
tracks
To locate
succeeding
tracks
Lo ca t in g a sp e cific p o in t in a t ra ck
— Manual Search
During playback, press and hold either
side of (SEEK/AMS). Release w hen you
have found the desired point.
If you press (DSPL) to change the display
item, the disc or track name of the MD or CD
TEXT disc is scrolled automatically whether
you set the function on or off.
1 During playback, press (MENU).
SOURCE
To search
backw ard
To search
forw ard
2 Press either side of (PRST/DISC)
repeatedly until “A.SCRL” appears.
Ch a n g in g Discs
3 Press + side of (SEEK/AMS) to select
“A.SCRL-ON.”
During playback, press either side of
(PRST/DISC) momentarily.
The desired disc in the current unit begins
playback.
4 Press (ENTER).
To cancel Auto Scroll, select “A.SCRL-OFF” in
step 3 above.
For succeeding
discs
SOURCE
Note
For some discs with very many characters, the
following cases may happen:
— Some of the characters are not displayed
— Auto Scroll does not work.
For preceding
discs
Disc number
Track number
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Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play
Additional
Information
You can select:
• REP-1 – to repeat a track.
• REP-2 – to repeat a disc.
Maintenance
Fu se Re p la ce m e n t
During playback, press (1) (REP)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears.
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.
B REP-1
B REP-2
REP-OFF b
Repeat Play starts.
To return to normal playback mode, select
“REP-OFF” in step above.
Playing tracks in random
Fuse (10 A)
order — Shuffle Play
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
unit in random order.
• SHUF-ALL – to play all the tracks in all the
units in random order.
Warning
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as
this could damage the unit.
During playback, (2) (SHUF) repeatedly
until the desired setting appears.
B SHUF-1
B SHUF-2
SHUF-OFF b
SHUF-ALL b
Shuffle Play starts.
To return to normal playback mode, select
“SHUF-OFF” in step above.
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Cle a n in g t h e Co n n e ct o rs
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 the connectors with a
cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply
too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may
be damaged.
Dismounting the unit
1
Release key
(supplied)
2
3
4
Main unit
Back of the front panel
Notes
• For safety, turn off the engine before cleaning
the connectors and remove the key from the
ignition switch.
• Never touch the connectors directly with your
fingers or with any metal device.
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Specifications
Ca sse t t e p la ye r se ct io n
Ge n e ra l
Tape track
4-track 2-channel stereo
Outputs
Audio output
Wow and flutter
Frequency response
Signal-to-noise ratio
0.13 % (WRMS)
30 – 15,000 Hz
55 dB
Power aerial relay control
lead
Power amplifier control
lead
Telephone ATT control
lead
Tu n e r se ct io n
Tone controls
Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz
Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz
12 V DC car battery
(negative earth)
Approx. 188 × 58 × 182 mm
(w/ h/ d)
Approx. 182 × 53 × 163 mm
(w/ h/ d)
Approx. 1.2 kg
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)
CD changer (10 discs)
CDX-838, CDX-828,
CDX-737, CDX-636
MD changer (6 discs)
MDX-65
FM
Tuning range
Aerial terminal
87.5 – 108.0 MHz
External aerial connector
Power requirements
Dimensions
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
Usable sensitivity
Selectivity
9 dBf
75 dB at 400 kHz
65 dB (stereo),
68 dB (mono)
Mounting dimensions
Signal-to-noise ratio
Mass
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
0.7 % (stereo),
Supplied accessories
0.4 % (mono)
35 dB at 1 kHz
30 – 15,000 Hz
Separation
Frequency response
Optional accessories
Optional equipment
MW
Tuning range
531 – 1,602 kHz
SW
Tuning range
SW tuning interval:
SW1: 2,940 – 7,735 kHz
SW2: 9,500 – 18,135 kHz
(except ofr 10,140 – 11,575
kHz)
Other CD/ MD changers
with the Sony-BUS system
Source selector
XA-C30
Aerial terminal
External aerial connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/ 450 kHz
Sensitivity 30 µV
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Po w e r a m p lifie r se ct io n
Outputs
Speaker outputs
(sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance
4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output 45 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
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Troubleshooting guide
The following checklist will help you remedy the problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below, check the connections and operating procedures.
Ge n e ra l
Ca u se /So lu t io n
Pro b le m
• Set the fader control to the centre position for two-speaker
systems.
No sound.
• Rotate the dial clockwise to adjust the volume.
• The power cord or battery has been disconnected.
• The reset button was pressed.
The contents of the memory
have been erased.
t Store again into the memory.
Indications do not appear in the
display.
Remove the front panel and clean the connectors.
See “Cleaning the connectors” (page 14) for details.
Ta p e p la yb a ck
Pro b le m
Ca u se /So lu t io n
The sound is distorted.
The tape head is contaminated.
t Clean the head with a commercially available dry-type
cleaning cassette.
Ra d io re ce p t io n
Pro b le m
Ca u se /So lu t io n
Preset tuning is not possible.
• Memorize the correct frequency.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
Automatic tuning is not
possible.
The broadcast signal is too weak.
t Use manual tuning.
The stations cannot be
received.
The sound is hampered by
noises.
Connect an power aerial control lead (blue) or accessory power
supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car’s aerial
booster. (When your car has built-in FM/ MW/ SW aerial in the
rear/ side glass only.)
The “ST” indication flashes.
• Tune in the frequency accurately.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
t Set to MONO mode (page 9).
CD/MD p la yb a ck
Pro b le m
Ca u se /So lu t io n
The sound skips.
A dirty or defective disc.
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Erro r d isp la ys (when an optional CD/MD unit is connected)
The following indications will flash for about five seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.
So lu t io n
Disp la y
Ca u se
Insert the disc magazine in the CD/
MD unit.
The disc magazine is not inserted in
the CD/ MD unit.
NO MAG
NO DISC
NG DISCS
Insert discs in the CD/ MD unit.
No disc is inserted in the CD/ MD unit.
Insert another CD/ MD.
A CD/ MD cannot play because of
some problem.
Clean or insert the CD correctly.
Insert another MD.
A CD is dirty or inserted upside
down.*2
1
ERROR*
An MD does not play because of some
problem.*2
No tracks have been recorded on an
Play an MD with tracks recorded on
it.
1
BLANK*
MD.*2
The CD/ MD unit cannot be operated
because of some problem.
Press the reset button of the unit.
RESET
NO READY
HI TEMP
The lid of the MD unit is open or MDs Close the lid or insert the MDs
are not inserted properly. properly.
The ambient temperature is more than Wait until the temperature goes
50°C.
down below 50°C.
*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 the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
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FM/MW/SW
Ca sse t t e
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XR-C2604J
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