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FM/AM
Cassette Car
Stereo
EN
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-C550 Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied Installation/Connections
manual.
XR-C550
1997 by Sony Corporation
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Warning Welcome ! This equipment has been tested and found to Thank you for purchasing the Sony Cassette comply with the limits for a Class B digital Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. features by using either a rotary remote or a These limits are designed to provide wireless remote. reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This In addition to the tape playback and radio equipment generates, uses, a
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Table of contents This Unit Only With Optional Equipment Getting Started CD/MD Changer Resetting the unit ................................................ 4 Playing a CD or MD ......................................... 10 Detaching the front panel .................................. 4 Scanning the tracks — Intro Scan ................................................. 11 Setting the clock .................................................. 5 Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play ...................
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Attaching the front panel Align the front panel with the unit, and push in. Getting Started Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, you must reset Notes the unit. • Be sure not to attach the front panel upside down. Press the reset button with a pointed object • Do not press the front panel hard against the unit when such as a ball-point pen. attaching it. Press it lightly against the unit. • Do not press hard or put excessive pressure
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Getting Started/Cassette Player Setting the clock Cassette Player The clock has a 12-hour digital indication. Example: Set the clock to 10:08 1 Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP). Listening to a tape Set SUR EQ Clock 1 Press (OPEN) and insert a cassette. SET UP 6 1 Press (4) (n). Set SUR EQ 1:ââ SET UP The hour digit flashes. Playback starts automatically. 2 Set the hour. to go backward 2 Close the front panel. If a cassette is already inserted, press to go forward EN (SOURCE) until
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Locating the beginning of a track — Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) Playing a tape in various You can skip up to nine tracks at one time. modes During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily. You can play the tape in various modes: SEEK/AMS •Intro (Intro Scan) lets you play the first 10 To locate seconds of all the tracks. succeeding tracks •NR (Dolby NR) lets you select the Dolby* NR To locate preceding B system. tracks •ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) turns on Note the tuner automa
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Cassette Player/Radio Memorising only the Radio desired stations You can store up to 10 stations on each band (20 for FM 1 and FM 2, 10 for AM) in the order of your choice. Memorising stations automatically 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. — Best Tuning Memory (BTM) The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals and memorizes them. You can store up 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the to 10 stations on each band (FM 1, FM 2 and desired band. AM). 3 Press either side
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Receiving the memorized Storing the station names — Station Memo stations You can assign a name to each radio station 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the and store it in memory. The name of the tuner. station currently tuned in appears in the display. You can store up to eight characters 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the for a station. desired band. Storing the station names 3 Press the number button ((1) to (10)) 1 Tune in a station whose name you want momentarily where the desired
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Radio/Other Functions Displaying the station name Press (DSPL) during radio reception. Other Functions FM1 SUR EQ 2 WRKISS Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows: Adjusting the sound z Frequency z Clock characteristics Station name* Z * If the station name is not stored, “NO Name” You can adjust the bass, treble, balance and appears in the display for one second. fader. Each source can store the bass and treble level Erasing the station name respectively. 1 Tune in any sta
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With Optional Equipment Changing the sound and CD/MD Changer display settings You can set: • Clock (page 5) • D. Info (Dual Information) to display the Playing a CD or MD clock and the play mode at the same time (ON), or to display the information 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the alternately (OFF). CD or MD. • Dimmer (Dimmer) to change the brightness of the display. 2 Press (MODE) until the desired changer — Select “Auto” to dim the display only indication appears in the display. when y
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Other Functions/CD/MD Changer 3 Press (SHIFT). Playing tracks repeatedly To cancel Auto Scroll, select “A. Scrl off” in — Repeat Play step 2 above. You can select: Displaying the recording date of •Repeat 1 to repeat a track. the currently selected MD •Repeat 2 to repeat a disc. Press (DSPL) for two seconds during MD •Repeat 3 to repeat all the discs in the current playback. changer when you connect two or more The recording date of the track is displayed changers. for about three seconds. 1 Dur
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Displaying the disc memo Labeling a CD During playback, press (DSPL). — Disc Memo/Custom File CD1 DISC NAME SUR EQ (CD changer with custom file function) 4 SCHUBERT You can label each disc with a personalized Each time you press (DSPL) during CD name. You can enter up to 8 characters for a playback, the item changes as follows: disc. If you label a CD, you can locate a disc by z Elapsed playback time z Disc name name (page 13) and select the specific tracks for playback (page 13). Clock
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CD/MD Changer Note If you have not labeled the disc, the bank edit mode does not Locating a disc by name appear and the program edit mode appears. To go back to the normal playback mode, press (3) (PLAY MODE) for — List-up (CD changer with custom file two seconds. function or MD changer) You can use this function for the discs that 2 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select have been assigned a personalized name. For the track number you want to skip and more information on disc names, refer to
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Notes on cassette deck tape head Additional •Long use of cassette tapes contaminates the tape head causing poor sound quality or Information complete sound dropout. Therefore, we recommend cleaning the tape head once a month or so with the separately available Sony Cassette Cleaning Set. If the sound does not improve after using a cleaning cassette, Precautions please consult your nearest Sony dealer. •In case of old or inferior cassette tapes, the • If your car was parked in direct sunlight tap
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Additional Information Maintenance Dismounting the unit Fuse replacement When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one that matches the amperage described on the fuse. If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse Release key blows again after replacement, there may be an (supplied) internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer. µ Fuse (10 A) µ Warning Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as EN
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LIST MODE SOUND The rotary remote labels You can control this unit with the optional rotary remote (RM-X2S). Some labels are supplied with the rotary remote. Attach that label which matches the functions of the master unit and the mounting position of the rotary remote. When you mount the rotary remote, attach the label in the illustration below. EN 16 SOUND MODE LIST
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Additional Information Location of controls OPEN SOUND SEEK/AMS DSPL LIST MODE SOURCE 123456789 10 SHIFT OFF Refer to the pages for details. EN 1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music !ª Dial (volume/bass/treble/balance/fader Sensor/manual search) button 5, 6, 7, control) 5, 8, 12 8, 11, 13 !£ SHIFT button 2 MODE (band select, changer select, tape BTM 7 transport direction) button 5, 7, 8, 10, SET UP 5, 10 12 PLAY MODE 6, 7, 8, 11, 13 3 SOURCE (source select) button 5, 7, 8, !¢ During radio reception:
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Location of controls Optional wireless remote (RM-X41) DIR SOURCE OFF MODE – SEEK + = AMS + – PRESET + REW DISC FF – SOUND SEL MUTE DSPL EN Buttons with the same functions as those on this unit. 1 OFF button 7 (Ð) (+) buttons 8 DSPL button 2 MODE button 3 SOURCE button 9 SOUND button 4 SEEK/AMS button You cannot do manual search and manual tuning with the remote commander. 5 PRESET/DISC button 6 MUTE button The unit cannot be operated with the wireless remote unless (SOURCE) on the unit is press
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Additional Information Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 17 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 1 % total harmonic distortion. Other specifications Cassette player section General Tape track 4-track 2-channel stereo Outputs Line outputs (2) Wow and flutter 0.08 % (WRMS) Power antenna relay Frequency response 30 – 20,000 Hz control lead Signal-to-noise ratio Powe
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Troubleshooting guide The following checklist help you remedy most problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures. General Cause/Solution Problem •Rotate the dial clockwise to adjust the volume. No sound •Set the fader control to the center position for 2-speaker systems. • The power cord or battery has been disconnected. The contents of the memory • The reset button has been pressed. have been erased. n Store ag
