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-C6120 Serial No.
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Welcome ! Thank you for purchasing this Sony Cassette Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features as well as an optional rotary commander or an optional wireless remote.
Table of Contents This Unit Only Location of controls ... 4 Getting Started Resetting the unit ... 6 Detaching the front panel ... 6 Setting the clock ... 7 Cassette Player Listening to a tape ... 8 Playing a tape in various modes ... 9 Radio Memorizing stations automatically —...
SET UP 7, 15, 16 !§ POWER SELECT switch (located on the bottom of the unit) See “POWER SELECT switch” in the Installation/Connections manual. !¶ Number buttons 10, 19 !• D-BASS control 15 – PRESET DISC D-BASS LIST DSPL ENTER XR-C6120...
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Optional wireless remote (RM-X47) The corresponding buttons of the wireless remote control the same functions as those on this unit. 1 OFF button 2 SEEK/AMS button 3 (–) (+) buttons 4 ATT button 5 SOUND/SEL button 6 DSPL button When the POWER SELECT switch is set to the B position, the unit cannot be operated with the wireless remote unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed or a cassette is inserted to activate the unit first.
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 ball- point pen.
Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08 Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP) repeatedly until “CLOCK” appears. 1 Press (4) (n). The hour indication flashes. 2 Set the hour. to go backward to go forward 3 Press (4) (n).
Cassette Player Listening to a tape Insert a cassette. Playback starts automatically. If a cassette is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “FWD” or “REV” appears to start playback. The side facing up is played. The side facing down is played. To change the tape‘s playback direction, press (MODE) (*).
Playing a tape in various modes You can play the tape in various modes: •REP (Repeat Play) repeats the current track. •NR (Dolby NR) lets you select the Dolby* NR B system. •METAL (Metal) lets you play a metal or CrO tape.
Memorizing only the desired stations You can preset up to 18 FM stations (6 each for FM1, 2, and 3) and up to 12 AM stations (6 each for AM1 and 2) in the order of your choice. Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner.
Storing the station names — Station Memo You can assign a name to each radio station and store it in memory. The name of the station currently tuned in appears in the display. You can assign a name of up to eight characters per station.
Erasing the station name Tune in any station and press (LIST) for two seconds. Press (DSPL) for two seconds. Rotate the dial to select the name that you want to erase. Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds. The name is erased. Repeat steps 3 and 4 if you want to erase other names.
Using the rotary commander The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls. By pressing buttons (the SOURCE and MODE buttons) (SOURCE) Each time you press (SOURCE), the source changes as follows: TUNER n CD* n MD* n TAPE Pressing (MODE) changes the operation in the following ways;...
Press (LIST) to: • Display the memorized names. • Display the program type. Changing the operative direction The operative direction of controls is factory- set as shown below. To increase To decrease If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction.
Changing the sound and display settings The following items can be set: •CLOCK (page 7). •BEEP – to turn the beep sound on or off. •RM (Rotary Commander) – to change the operative direction of the rotary commander. — Select “NORM” to use the rotary commander as the factory-set position.
With Optional Equipment CD/MD Unit This unit can control a maximum of ten external CD/MD units in this configuration: CD unit – maximum of five MD unit – maximum of five Any combination up to ten will work. If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc.
Locating a specific track — Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and release for each track you want to skip. SEEK / AMS To locate succeeding tracks To locate preceding tracks Locating a specific point in a track —...
Labeling a CD — Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the custom file function) You can label each disc with a personalized name. You can enter up to eight characters for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate the disc by name (page 19) and select specific tracks for playback (page 20).
Erasing the disc memo Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the CD unit. Press (LIST) for two seconds. Press (DSPL) for two seconds. Rotate the dial to select the name you want to erase. Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds. The name is erased.
Selecting specific tracks for playback — Bank (For a CD unit with the custom file function) If you label the disc, you can set the unit to skip or play the tracks of your choice. Start playing the disc and press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. To maintain high quality sound If you have drink holders near your audio equipment, be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the car audio.
If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer. W a r n i n g Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.
Rotary commander RM-X4S Wireless remote RM-X47 BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord) RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) CD changer (10 discs) CDX-828, CDX-727 MD changer (6 discs) MDX-65 Other CD/MD changers with the Sony-BUS system Source selector XA-C30...
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 d i s p l a y .
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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. Cause/Solution A dirty or defective disc.