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-C400 Serial No.
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Actual total number: 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 operation you can expand your system by connecting optional CD changer.
If you turn the ignition key to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds (only when the POWER SELECT switch is set to the A position). Sony XR-C400 ( ) 3-810-309-11 (2)
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-C400 ( ) 3-810-309-11 (2)
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Playing a CrO Press (4) when you want to listen to a (TYPE II) or metal (TYPE IV) tape. “MTL” appears on the display. To cancel this function, press (4). Sony XR-C400 ( or metal tape ) 3-810-309-11 (2)
(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-C400 ( ) 3-810-309-11 (2)
SEEK To reverse To forward Switching to other discs During playback, press either side of (PRESET/DISC). PRESET DISC To return to the To advance to the previous disc next disc Sony XR-C400 ( ) 3-810-309-11 (2)
< n . n _ ) If you press (–), the characters are displayed in reverse order. If you want to put a blank space after a character, select “_” (under-bar). continue to next page n Sony XR-C400 ( ) 3-810-309-11 (2)
The unit returns to the normal CD playback mode. Notes • You can set the “SKIP” mode on up to 24 track. • You cannot set the “SKIP” mode on all the tracks. Sony XR-C400 ( — Bank ) 3-810-309-11 (2)
2-speaker system, set the fader control to the center position. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on Cassettes Cassette care Do not touch the tape surface of a cassette, as any dirt or dust will contaminate the heads.
When you mount the rotary remote, attach the label in the illustration below. LI S T M O D E S E L S E L M O D E LI S T Sony XR-C400 ( ) 3-810-309-11 (2)
Mounting dimension Mass Supplied accessories Optional accessories Optional equipment Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony XR-C400 ( Line out (1) Power antenna relay control lead Power amplifier control lead Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz...
A long pause, or a passage of low frequencies or very low sound level is treated as a blank space. Memorize the correct frequency. The broadcast is too weak. Tune in precisely. The broadcast is too weak. n Press (SENS) to enter the MONO mode. Sony XR-C400 ( ) 3-810-309-11 (2)
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The ambient temperature is more than TEMP 50 C. If the above-mentioned solutions do not help to improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Actual total number: Solution Insert a disc magazine with discs into the CD changer.
Manual tuning 7 Metal tape 6 Mute 8 Actual total number: Radio Repeat play 6, 9 Reset 4 Rewind 5 Rotary commander 12 Shuffle play T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z Tape playback 5 Treble Sony XR-C400 ( ) 3-810-309-11 (2)
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Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Sony XR-C400 (E) 3-810-309-11 (2) Actual total number:...
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