Sony XR-CA305 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Owner's Record
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-CA300/CA305 Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
XR-CA300
XR-CA305
2001 Sony Corporation
3-225-231-11 (2)
US

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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-CA300/CA305 Serial No.
  • Page 2 Welcome ! Thank you for purchasing this Sony Cassette Player. In addition to the cassette playback and radio operations, you can expand your system by...
  • Page 3: Notes On Cassettes

    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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents This Unit Only Location of controls ... 5 Getting Started Resetting the unit ... 6 Detaching the front panel ... 6 Setting the clock ... 7 Cassette Player Listening to a tape ... 7 Radio reception during fast-forwarding or rewinding of a tape —...
  • Page 5: Location Of Controls

    BTM button 8 qk DSPL (display mode change) button 7, 12 ql OFF button** 6 * XR-CA305 only ** Warning when installing in a car without ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key switch Be sure to press (OFF) on the unit for two seconds to turn off the clock display after turning off the engine.
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    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.
  • Page 7: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08 Press (DSPL) for two seconds. The hour indication flashes. 1 Press either side of the volume button to set the hour. to go forward to go back 2 Press (SEL).
  • Page 8: Radio Reception During Fast-Forwarding Or

    Radio reception during fast-forwarding or rewinding of a tape — Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA) When fast-forwarding or rewinding with the m or M button, the tuner will turn on automatically. During playback, press (6) (ATA) repeatedly until “ATA-ON” in the display appears.
  • Page 9: Memorizing Only The Desired Stations

    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.
  • Page 10: Other Functions

    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 (SEL) repeatedly. Each time you press (SEL), the item changes as follows: BAS (bass) t TRE (treble) t BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear)
  • Page 11: Boosting The Bass Sound

    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.
  • Page 12: With Optional Equipment

    With Optional Equipment CD/MD Unit This unit can control external CD/MD units. 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. Playing a CD or MD Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD or MD.
  • Page 13: Playing Tracks Repeatedly

    Locating a specific track — Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily for each track you want to skip. To locate succeeding tracks SEEK To locate preceding tracks Locating a specific point in a track —...
  • Page 14: Additional Information

    If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Warning Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.
  • Page 15: Dismounting The Unit

    Dismounting the unit Release key (supplied)
  • Page 16: Specifications

    0.13 % (WRMS) Frequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio 55 dB Tuner section Tuning range XR-CA305: FM tuning interval: 50 kHz/200 kHz switchable 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step) 87.5 – 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step)
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Guide

    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.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 20 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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