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FM/MW/SW Cassette Car stereo Operating Instructions For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. XR-C2604J 2000 Sony Corporation 3-044-705-11 (1)
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Welcome ! Thank you for purchasing this Sony Cassette Player. In addition to the cassette playback and radio operations, you can expand your system by connecting an optional CD/MD unit* When you operate this unit or a connected optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function,...
Notes on Cassettes 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.
Table of Contents This Unit Only Location of controls ... 5 Getting Started Resetting the unit ... 6 Detaching the front panel ... 6 How to use the menu ... 6 Setting the clock ... 7 Cassette Player Listening to a tape ... 7 Radio Reception during Fast-forwarding or Rewinding of 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) momentarily, the clock display does not turn off and this causes battery wear. D-BASS XR-C2604J...
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 ballpoint pen.
(SEEK/AMS) (–) : To select leftwards Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08 Press (MENU), then press either side of (PRST/DISC) repeatedly until “CLOCK” appears. 1 Press (ENTER). The hour indication flashes. 2 Press either side of (PRST/DISC) to set the hour.
Changing the display item Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows: Tape playback y Frequency* * While the ATA function is activated. 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 above items are scrolled in the display one by one in order.
Memorizing only the 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 12 SW stations (6 each for SW1 and 2) in the order of your choice. Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner.
Other Functions 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. BAS (bass) t TRE (treble) t BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear) Adjust the selected item by pressing either side of (SEEK/AMS).
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.
The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See “Changing the sound and display settings” on page 10). Automatically scrolling a disc name — Auto Scroll If the disc name, artist name, or track name on a CD TEXT disc or MD exceeds 8 characters and the Auto Scroll function is on, it automatically scrolls across the display as follows:...
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.
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 (RELEASE), then detach it and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.
Optional equipment CD changer (10 discs) CDX-838, CDX-828, CDX-737, CDX-636 MD changer (6 discs) MDX-65 Other CD/MD changers with the Sony-BUS system Source selector XA-C30 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 58 182 mm 53 163 mm...
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. Solution Insert the disc magazine in the CD/ MD unit.
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