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FM/MW/SW Cassette Car Stereo Operating Instructions For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. XR-1804 1998 by Sony Corporation 3-862-558-22 (1)
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If your car is equipped with a power antenna, note that it will be automatically extended while the unit is operating. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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.
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel The front panel of this unit can be detached in order to prevent the unit from being stolen. Detaching the Front Panel Before detaching the front panel, be sure to press the button first. Then press the RELEASE button to open up the front panel and detach the panel by pulling it towards you as illustrated.
Setting the Clock The clock has a 12-hour digital indication. For example, setting it to 10:08 Display the time. DSPL (Press the button during unit operation.) DSPL Press the button for more than two seconds. The hour digit blinks. Set the hour digits. (to go back) (to go forward) Press the button momentarily.
Fast-winding the Tape Direction To advance indicator* To resume playback, press the other fast- winding button partially until the locked button is released. * The 9 or ( indicator will flash while fast-winding the tape. Radio Reception during Fast-forwarding or Rewinding of a Tape —...
Tuning in by Adjusting the Frequency — Manual Tuning Select the desired band. A MEM TUNER FM1 n FM2 n MW n SW1 n SW2 n FM1 Press and hold either side of the SEEK/ MANU button. Release the button when the desired station is received.
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. Fuse (10 A) Warning Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.
Button Locations RELEASE Refer to the pages in r for details. 1 Display window 2 SEL (control mode select) button 58 3 DSPL (display mode change/time set) button 5 4 6 (eject) button 5 5 During radio reception: Preset number buttons 7 During tape playback: ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) button 6...
Troubleshooting Guide The following checklist will assist 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 No sound Indications do not appear in the display window.