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Sony XR-6859RDS Operating Instructions Manual

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3-858-436-11 (1)
FM/MW/LW
Cassette Car
Stereo
EN
Operating Instructions
XR-6859RDS
1996 by Sony Corporation
Sony XR-6859RDS (E) 3-858-436-11 (1)
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  • Page 1 3-858-436-11 (1) FM/MW/LW Cassette Car Stereo Operating Instructions XR-6859RDS 1996 by Sony Corporation Sony XR-6859RDS (E) 3-858-436-11 (1) Actual total number:...
  • Page 2 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony Cassette Car Stereo. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features by using a rotary remote. In addition to the tape playback and the radio operations you can expand your system by connecting an optional CD changer.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Playing tracks in random order — Shuffle play ... 14 Additional Information Precautions ... 14 Maintenance ... 15 Location of controls ... 16 Specifications ... 17 Troubleshooting guide ... 18 Index ... Back cover Sony XR-6859RDS ( ) 3-858-436-11 (1)

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Preparing the rotary remote When you mount the rotary remote, attach the label in the illustration below. SE L DS PL M OD E M O DE DS PL SE L Sony XR-6859RDS ( ) 3-858-436-11 (1)

  • Page 5: Setting The Clock

    To change the tape transport direction, press (TAPE) during tape playback. Press Stop playback (OFF) Eject the cassette Fast-winding the tape During playback, press either side of (PRESET/DISC). PRESET DISC Rewind Fast-forward To start playback during fast-forwarding or rewinding, press (TAPE). Sony XR-6859RDS ( ) 3-858-436-11 (1)

  • Page 6: Playing The Tape In Various Modes

    (PRESET/DISC), the tuner will turn on automatically. Skipping blanks during tape playback — Blank skip Press (6) during playback. “BL.SKIP” appears on the display. Blanks longer than eight seconds will be automatically skipped during tape playback. z Frequency* Sony XR-6859RDS ( ) 3-858-436-11 (1)

  • Page 7: Radio

    (local seek mode). Only the stations with relatively strong signals can be tuned in. If you know the frequency, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS) until the desired station is received (manual tuning). Sony XR-6859RDS ( ) 3-858-436-11 (1)

  • Page 8: Rds

    (“PI SEEK” lights up and no sound is heard). If the unit still cannot find an alternative station, “NO PI” lights up and the unit goes back to the original preset station. Sony XR-6859RDS ( ) 3-858-436-11 (1)

  • Page 9: Listening To Traffic Announcements

    AF or TA to on. The unit will then automatically switch to these announcements no matter what you are listening to at the time. Sony XR-6859RDS ( ) 3-858-436-11 (1)

  • Page 10: Presetting The Rds Stations With The Af And Ta Data

    Press (PTY) repeatedly until the desired programme type appears. The programme types appear in the order as shown in the above table. Note that you cannot select “NONE” (Not specified) for searching. S P O R T Sony XR-6859RDS ( ) 3-858-436-11 (1)

  • Page 11: Setting The Clock Automatically

    •Tune in the stations automatically. Rotate and hold the control to tune in the specific station. Sony XR-6859RDS ( ) 3-858-436-11 (1)

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Sound Characteristics

    To restore the previous volume level, press again. Changing the sound settings Enjoying bass and treble even at Low Volume — Loudness Bass and treble will be reinforced. Press (LOUD). “LOUD” will appear on the display. To cancel, press again. Sony XR-6859RDS ( ) 3-858-436-11 (1)

  • Page 13: Cd Changer

    Press (2) repeatedly during CD playback until “REP 3” is displayed. Each time you press (2) the display changes as follows: REP 2 REP 1 (Track repeat) (Disc repeat) Cancel (Normal REP 3 (Changer CD playback mode) repeat) Sony XR-6859RDS ( ) 3-858-436-11 (1)

  • Page 14: Playing Tracks In Random Order

    The tapes used for these cassettes are very thin and tend to be stretched easily. Frequent playing and stopping of these tapes may cause them to be pulled into the cassette deck mechanism. Sony XR-6859RDS ( ) 3-858-436-11 (1)

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connector may get damaged. Main unit Back of the front panel Sony XR-6859RDS ( ) 3-858-436-11 (1) Actual total number:...

  • Page 16: Location Of Controls

    !• TAPE/* (playback/transport direction change) button 5 !ª OFF button 4, 5 @º AF/TA (alternative frequency/traffic announcement) button 8, 9, 10 Depending on the car, you cannot use RELEASE !º and Reset !™ buttons. Sony XR-6859RDS ( SEEK PRESET DISC TUNER TAPE AF/TA...

  • Page 17: Specifications

    Bus cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord) RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) Optional equipment Source selector XA-C30 CD changer CDX-51, CDX-45, CDX-65 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony XR-6859RDS ( ) 3-858-436-11 (1) 177 mm 155 mm...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide

    The station is non-TP or weaken signal. n Press (AF/TA) until “AF TA” disappears. Activate “TA”. The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements despite being TP. n Tune in another station. The station does not specify the programme type. Sony XR-6859RDS ( ) 3-858-436-11 (1)
  • Page 19 Insert the disc correctly. Press the reset button on the unit. If the front panel is fixed to the unit, consult your nearest VAG dealer. Wait until the temperature goes down below 50 C. Sony XR-6859RDS ( ) 3-858-436-11 (1)

  • Page 20: Index

    Repeat play 6, 13 Reset 4 Rewind 5 Rotary remote 4, 11, 12 Shuffle play 14 T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z Tape playback 5 Traffic Announcement (TA) 9 Traffic Programme (TP) 9 Treble 12 Sony XR-6859RDS ( ) 3-858-436-11 (1)

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