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-C5500 Serial No.
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Warning Welcome ! This equipment has been tested and found to Thank you for purchasing this Sony Cassette comply with the limits for a Class B digital Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features using the following controller device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Slack To maintain high quality sound...
Table of Contents This Unit Only With Optional Equipment Location of controls ..........5 CD/MD Unit Playing a CD or MD ......... 16 Getting Started Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play ..........18 Resetting the unit ..........7 Playing tracks in random order Detaching the front panel ........
MODE SOURCE -SEEK/AMS SOUND ENTER SHUF XR-C5500 Refer to the pages listed for details. qd Reset button (located on the front side 1 MENU button of the unit behind the front panel) 7 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17 qf SEEK/AMS –/+ (cursor left/right) buttons...
Optional Card remote commander RM-X91 The corresponding buttons of the card remote commander control the same functions as those on this unit. OPEN/CLOSE 1 OFF button 2 MENU button MENU DISC LIST 3 SOURCE button SEEK SEEK 4 SEEK/AMS (cursor </,) button SOURCE 5 SOUND button SOUND...
Attaching the front panel Place the hole A of the front panel onto the Getting Started spindle B on the unit as illustrated, then push the left side in. Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, you must reset the unit.
Turning the unit on/off Setting the clock Turning on the unit The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Press (SOURCE) or insert a cassette in the unit. Example: To set the clock to 10:08 For details on operation, refer to page 9 (cassette player) and page 11 (radio).
Fast-winding the tape During playback, press and hold either Cassette Player side of (SEEK/AMS). Listening to a tape Fast-forward Rewind Press (OPEN) and insert a cassette. Playback starts automatically. To start playback during fast-forwarding or rewinding, press (MODE) (o). Locating a specific track —...
Playing tracks repeatedly Playing a tape in various — Repeat Play modes During playback, press (1) (REP) repeatedly until “REP-ON” in the display You can play the tape in various modes: appears. •REP (Repeat Play) repeats the current track. REP-ON y REP-OFF DSPL •BL SKP (Blank Skip) skips blanks longer than eight seconds.
Memorizing only the Radio 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 Memorizing stations 12 SW stations (6 each for SW1 and 2) in the order of your choice.
If FM stereo reception is poor Receiving the memorized — Monaural Mode stations During radio reception, press (MENU), then press either side of (PRST/DISC) repeatedly until “MONO” appears. Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) until “MONO-ON“...
Using the rotary Other Functions commander The rotary commander works by pressing You can also control this unit with the rotary buttons and/or rotating controls. commander (optional). You can also control the optional CD or MD units with the rotary commander. Labeling the rotary By pressing buttons (the SOURCE and MODE buttons)
By rotating the control (the SEEK/AMS control) Press (SOUND) to adjust the volume and sound menu. Press (DSPL) to change the displayed items. While the ATA function is activated, the display (TAPE y TUNER) can be changed by pressing (DSPL). Rotate the control and release it to: •Locate the beginnings of tracks on the Changing the operative direction...
Adjusting the sound Changing the sound and characteristics display settings You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and The following items can be set: fader. • CLOCK (page 8). You can store the bass and treble levels • BEEP – to turn the beep sound on or off. independently for each source.
With Optional Equipment Boosting the bass sound CD/MD Unit — D-bass You can enjoy a clear and powerful bass sound. The D-bass function boosts the low This unit can control external CD/MD units. frequency signal and high frequency signal If you connect an optional CD unit with the with a sharper curve than conventional bass CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information boost.
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After you select the desired item, the display Locating a specific track will automatically change to the Motion — Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) Display mode after a few seconds. In the Motion Display mode, all the items are During playback, press either side of scrolled in the display one by one in order.
If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may Repeat Play starts. be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer. To return to normal playback mode, select “REP-OFF.” Playing tracks in random...
Cleaning the connectors Dismounting the unit The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, Press the clip inside the front cover with open the front panel by pressing (OPEN), then a thin screwdriver, and pry the front detach it and clean the connectors with a cover free.
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 Cause/Solution Problem No sound. •Cancel the ATT function. •Set the fader control to the center position for two-speaker systems.
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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.