Sony Xplod XR CA610X User Manual

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  
a MBP button 16  
o MODE (o) button  
b MENU button 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16,  
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/  
MD/TV) button 5, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 19,  
TAPE  
(1) REP 9  
RADIO  
CD/MD  
(1) REP 18  
(2) SHUF 18  
g Display window  
h Z (eject) button (located on the front side  
of the unit, behind the front panel) 9, 23  
i OPEN button 7, 9  
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.  
j EQ7 button 16  
k RESET button (located on the front side of  
the unit, behind the front panel) 7  
l OFF (Stop/Power off) button* 5, 7, 9,  
m SOUND button 14, 16  
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  
how to replace the batteries (page 24).  
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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  
CLOCKappears.  
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  
displayed (page 15).  
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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. Dolbyand 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 FORWARDor 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 tapes (MODE) (o)  
playback direction  
Play mode starts.  
4 Press (ENTER).  
Stop playback  
(OFF)  
To return to normal playback mode, select  
OFFin 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-ONin 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  
BTMappears.  
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.  
settingson page 15). The sound improves,  
but becomes monaural (STdisappears).  
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  
frequency signal reception (see Changing the sound  
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  
NAMEEDITappears.  
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  
DELappears.  
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 DATAappears 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  
controls with the unit (see Changing the sound and  
Press (ATT) on the rotary commander  
or card remote commander.  
After ATT-ONmomentarily appears, the  
ATTappears 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)  
CLOCK (page 8)  
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 NORMto use the rotary commander  
as the factory-set position.  
Select REVwhen 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 1to show decoration lines in the  
display and activate Demo display.  
Select 2to show decoration lines in the  
display and deactivate Demo display.  
Select OFFto deactivate the Motion  
Display.  
A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)*  
Select ONto 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)  
LOCAL-ON/OFF (Local seek mode) (page 10)  
Select ONto only tune into stations with  
stronger signals.  
MONO-ON/OFF (Monaural mode) (page 10)  
Select ONto hear FM stereo broadcast in  
monaural. Select OFFto return to normal  
mode.  
IF AUTO/WIDE (page 10)  
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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 Positionhas 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 Positionis  
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  
it using the (SOUND) button (see Adjusting  
1 Press (MENU).  
2 Press either side of (DISC/PRESET)  
repeatedly until EQ7 TUNEappears,  
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  
the sound characteristics(page 14) is adjusted, the  
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  
CDor 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  
scrolled (page 15)).  
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.  
*1 NO NAMEindicates there is no Disc Memo (page  
19) or prerecorded name to display.  
*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-ALLwill 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  
disc by name (page 20).  
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  
NAMEEDITappears.  
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,  
see page 18.  
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 DELappears.  
*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  
assign a name for a CD (page 19) or an MD.  
*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 SELappears.  
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  
PLAYor SKIP.”  
5 Repeat step 4 to set PLAYor SKIP”  
for all the tracks.  
6 Press (MENU) twice.  
The unit returns to normal CD play mode.  
Notes  
You can set PLAYand SKIPfor up to 24 tracks.  
You cannot set SKIPfor 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  
PLAYsetting.  
TV/Video (optional)  
• “BANK-INV(Inverse) to play the tracks  
with the SKIPsetting.  
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-OFFappears.  
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-  
OFFin 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-SELappears.  
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  
front panel (page 7) and clean the connectors  
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  
1Detach the front panel (page 7).  
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 cars 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.  
The beep sound is canceled (page 15).  
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.”  
tSet the local seek mode to OFF(page  
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  
cars accessory power connector.  
The STindication flashes.  
Tune in the frequency accurately.  
The broadcast signal is too weak.  
tSet to the monaural reception mode (page  
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.  
tCancel monaural reception mode (page  
15).  
Interference occurs during FM reception.  
The wide mode is selected.  
tSet the IF mode to IF AUTO(page 15).  
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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