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The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. XR-C5300X/C5305 Serial No.
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Welcome ! Thank you for purchasing this Sony Cassette Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features using the following controller accessory: Optional accessory...
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 If you have drink holders near your audio equipment, be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the car audio.
Table of Contents This Unit Only Location of controls ... 5 Getting Started Resetting the unit ... 7 Detaching the front panel ... 7 Turning the unit on/off ... 8 How to use the menu ... 8 Setting the clock ... 8 Cassette Player Listening to a tape ...
Be sure to press (OFF) on the unit for two seconds to turn off the clock display after turning off the engine. When you press (OFF) only momentarily, the clock display does not turn off and this causes battery wear. OPEN D-BASS XR-C5300X/C5305...
Optional Card remote commander RM-X91 MENU DISC SEEK SOURCE SOUND DISC DSPL Replacing the lithium battery When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. + side up The corresponding buttons of the card remote commander control the same functions as those on this unit.
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 ball- point pen.
Turning the unit on/off Turning on the unit Press (SOURCE) or insert a cassette in the unit. For details on operation, refer to page 9 (cassette player) and page 11 (radio). Turning off the unit Press (OFF) to stop tape playback or FM/AM reception (the key illumination and display remains on.) Press (OFF) for two seconds to completely...
Cassette Player Listening to a tape Press (OPEN) and insert a cassette. Playback starts automatically. Close the front panel. If a cassette is already inserted, to start playback, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “FWD” or “REV” appears. The side facing up is played. The side facing down is played.
Playing a tape in various modes You can play the tape in various modes: •REP (Repeat Play) repeats the current track. •BL SKP (Blank Skip) skips blanks longer than eight seconds. •ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) turns on the tuner automatically when fast-winding the tape.
Radio 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, AM1, and AM2).
Receiving the memorized stations Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on which the desired station is stored. Press either side of (PRST/DISC) to receive the stations in the order they are stored in the memory (Preset Search Function).
Other Functions You can also control this unit with the rotary commander. Labeling the rotary commander Depending on how you mount the rotary commander, attach the appropriate label as shown in the illustration below. S O U N D M O D E D S P L D S P L M O D E...
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By rotating the control (the SEEK/AMS control) Rotate the control and release it to: •Locate the beginnings of tracks on the tape. Rotate and hold the control, and release it to fast-wind the tape. To start playback while fast-winding the tape, press (MODE).
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. Select the item you want to adjust by pressing (SOUND) repeatedly. Each time you press (SOUND), the item changes as follows: BAS (bass) t TRE (treble) t BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear)
Boosting the bass sound — D-bass 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. You can hear the bass line more clearly even while the vocal volume remains the same.
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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 items are scrolled in the display one by one in order. The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See “Changing the sound and display settings”...
Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play 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. B REP-1 REP-OFF b Repeat Play starts. To return to normal playback mode, select “REP-OFF.”...
Memorizing TV channels automatically The unit selects the TV channels with the strongest signals and memorizes them in the order of their frequency. Caution When tuning in a station while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents. Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV” appears.
If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Warning Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.
Cleaning the connectors The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, open the front panel by pressing (OPEN), then detach it and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.
BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord) RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) CD changer (10 discs) CDX-838, CDX-737, CDX-636 MD changer (6 discs) MDX-65 Other CD/MD changers with the Sony-BUS system Source selector XA-C30 TV tuner XT-40V, etc...
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. General Problem No sound. The contents of the memory have been erased. Indications do not appear in the display.
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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. 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. Sony Corporation...