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-C5120/4890 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.
Table of Contents This Unit Only Location of controls ... 4 Getting Started Resetting the unit ... 5 Detaching the front panel ... 5 Setting the clock ... 6 Cassette Player Listening to a tape ... 7 Playing a tape in various modes ... 8 Radio Memorizing stations automatically —...
Location of controls SOUND MODE SEEK / AMS SOURCE RELEASE Refer to the pages listed for details. 1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music Sensor/manual search) control 7, 9, 14 2 MODE (*) button During tape playback: Playback direction change 7 During radio reception: BAND select 8, 9 During CD or MD playback*: CD/MD Unit select 13...
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. •BL SKP (Blank Skip) skips blanks longer than eight seconds. •ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) turns on the tuner automatically while fast-winding the 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.
Other Functions You can also control this unit with an optional rotary commander. Labeling the rotary commander Depending on how you mount the rotary commander, attach the appropriate label as shown in the illustration below. S O U N D D S P L D S P L M O D E...
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By rotating the control (the SEEK/AMS control) Rotate the control and release it to: •Locate the beginnings of tracks on the tape. Rotate and hold the control, and release it to fast-wind the tape. To start playback while fast-winding the tape, press (MODE).
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. VOL (volume) n BAS (bass) n TRE (treble) n BAL (left-right) n FAD (front-rear) Adjust the selected item by rotating the...
Boosting the bass sound — D-bass You can enjoy a clear and powerful bass sound. The D-bass function boosts the low 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.
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Automatically scrolling a disc name — Auto Scroll If the disc name or track name on an MD exceeds 8 characters and the Auto Scroll function is on, information automatically scrolls across the display as follows: • The disc name appears when the disc has changed (if the disc name is selected).
However, this is not a sign of malfunction. 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, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Slack 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.
Rotary commander RM-X4S XR-C5120: BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord) RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) XR-C5120: 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 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. Sony Corporation...