Sony XR-CA610X Operating Instructions Manual
Fm/am cassette car stereo
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Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Record these numbers in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. XR-CA610X/CA600X Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
XR-CA610X
XR-CA600X
© 2001 Sony Corporation
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. XR-CA610X/CA600X Serial No. - Page 2 • Optional controller accessory Rotary commander RM-X4S Card remote commander RM-X114 *1 This unit works with Sony products only. *2 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes information such as the disc name, artist name, and track names. This information is recorded on...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Location of controls ....4 Precautions ......6 Notes on Cassettes . -
Page 4: Location Of Controls
After turning off the ignition, be sure to press (OFF) on the unit for 2 seconds to turn off the clock display. Otherwise, the clock display does not turn off and this causes battery drain. : During menu mode MENU XR-CA610X/CA600X 10, 11 17, 19 10, 11... -
Page 5: Source Button
RADIO 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21 MENU 17, 19, 20 CD/MD 22, 23 Card remote commander RM-X114 Supplied: XR-CA610X Optional: XR-CA600X (SEEK) (+): to select rightwards/ > The corresponding buttons of the card remote commander control the same functions as those on this unit. -
Page 6: Precautions
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 Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the unit or tapes. -
Page 7: 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 8: Setting The Clock
Attaching the front panel Place hole A of the front panel onto the spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the left side in. Note Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel. Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. -
Page 9: Cassette Player
• ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) turns on the tuner automatically when fast-winding the tape. • NR (Dolby NR) lets you select the Dolby* NR B system (XR-CA610X only). * Manufacutured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. -
Page 10: Radio
Radio The unit can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2). Caution When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents. Storing stations automatically — Best Tuning Memory (BTM) The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals within the selected band, and stores them in the order of their frequency. -
Page 11: Storing Only The Desired Stations
Storing only the desired stations You can manually preset the desired stations on any chosen number button. Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. Press either side of (SEEK) to tune in the station that you want to store. Press the desired number button ((1) to (6)) for 2 seconds until “MEM”... -
Page 12: Tuning In A Station Through A List
Displaying the station name Switch the display item to frequency or station name*. Press (DSPL) during radio Switch display item reception * If the station name is not stored, “NO NAME” appears in the display for one second. Erasing the station name During radio reception, press (MENU), then press either side of (DISC/PRESET) repeatedly until “NAME... -
Page 13: Other Functions
Other Functions You can also control the unit (and optional CD/ MD/TV units) with a rotary commander (optional) Using the rotary commander First, attach the appropriate label depending on how you want to mount the rotary commander. The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls. -
Page 14: Adjusting The Sound Characteristics
To restore the previous volume level, press (ATT) again. When the interface cable of a car telephone is connected to the ATT lead, the unit decreases the volume automatically when a telephone call comes in (Telephone ATT function) (XR-CA610X only). -
Page 15: Changing The Sound And Display Settings
Changing the sound and display settings — Menu The following items can be set: SET (Set Up) • CLOCK (page 8) • BEEP — to turn the beeps on or off. • RM (Rotary Commander) — to change the operative direction of the controls of the rotary commander. -
Page 16: Selecting The Sound Position
Selecting the sound position — My Best sound Position (MBP) When you drive without passengers, you can enjoy the most comfortable sound environment with “My Best sound Position.” “My Best sound Position” has two presets, which adjust the sound level of balance and fader. You can select one very easily with the MBP button. -
Page 17: Cd/Md Unit (Optional)
Select the desired frequency and level. 1 Press either side of (SEEK) to select the desired frequency. Each time you press (SEEK), the frequency changes. 62 (Hz) y 157 (Hz) y 396 (Hz) y 1k (Hz) y 2.5k (Hz) y 6.3k (Hz) y 16k (Hz) 2 Press either side of (DISC/PRESET) to adjust the desired volume level. -
Page 18: Display Items
Display items When the disc/track changes, any prerecorded title* of the new disc/track is automatically displayed (if the Auto Scroll function is set to “ON,” names exceeding 8 characters will be scrolled (page 15)). Displayable items • Music source • Clock •... -
Page 19: Labeling A Cd
Labeling a CD — Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function) You can label each disc with a custom name (Disc Memo). You can enter up to 8 characters for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate the disc by name (page 20). -
Page 20: Locating A Disc By Name
Locating a disc by name — List-up (For a CD unit with the CD TEXT/ CUSTOM FILE function, or an MD unit) You can use this function for discs that have been assigned custom names* or for CD TEXT discs* *1 Locating a disc by its custom name: when you assign a name for a CD (page 19) or an MD. -
Page 21: Tv/Video (Optional)
Playing specific tracks only You can select: • “BANK-ON” — to play the tracks with the “PLAY” setting. • “BANK-INV” (Inverse) — to play the tracks with the “SKIP” setting. During playback, press (MENU), then press either side of (DISC/PRESET) repeatedly until “BANK-ON,”... -
Page 22: Storing Tv Channels Automatically
Storing TV channels automatically The unit selects the TV channels with the strongest signals and stores them in the order of their frequency. Caution When tuning in a station while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents. Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV” appears. -
Page 23: 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 24: Removing The Unit
Notes • For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the connectors, and remove the key from the ignition switch. • Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or with any metal device. Replacing the lithium battery Under normal conditions, batteries will last approximately 1 year. -
Page 25: Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 23.2 watts (for XR-CA610X)/23 watts (for XR-CA600X) per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The following checklist will help you remedy problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures. General No sound. • Rotate the volume control dial clockwise to adjust the volume. •... -
Page 27: Error Displays
MD, the disc number of the CD or MD does not appear in the display. *2 The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display. If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. - Page 28 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand...