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. EXR-400 Serial No.
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Actual total number: Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the SONY Cassette Car Stereo. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features by using a rotary remote. In addition to the tape playback and the radio operation you can expand your system by connecting optional CD changer.
If you turn the ignition key to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds (only when the POWER SELECT switch is set to the A position). Sony EXR-400 ( ) 3-810-306-11 (2)
Press Stop playback (OFF) Eject the cassette Fast-winding the tape During playback, press either side of (PRESET/DISC). PRESET DISC Rewind Fast-forward To start playback during fast-forwarding or rewinding, press (TAPE) . Sony EXR-400 ( ) 3-810-306-11 (2)
(PRESET/DISC), the tuner will turn on automatically. Skipping blanks during tape playback — Blank skip Press (6) during playback. “BL.SKIP” appears on the display. Blanks longer than eight seconds will be automatically skipped during tape playback. z Frequency* Sony EXR-400 ( ) 3-810-306-11 (2)
(local seek mode). Only the stations with relatively strong signals can be tuned in. If you know the frequency, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS) until the desired station is received (manual tuning). Sony EXR-400 ( ) 3-810-306-11 (2)
SEEK To reverse To forward Switching to other discs During playback, press either side of (PRESET/DISC). PRESET DISC To return to the To advance to the previous disc next disc Sony EXR-400 ( ) 3-810-306-11 (2)
SHUF 1 (Disc shuffle) SHUF 2 (Changer shuffle) Cancel (Normal CD playback mode) If you press (1) during shuffle play, the first 10 seconds of all tracks will be played in random order. Sony EXR-400 ( ) 3-810-306-11 (2)
2-speaker system, set the fader control to the center position. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on Cassettes Cassette care • Do not touch the tape surface of a cassette, as any dirt or dust will contaminate the heads.
When you mount the rotary remote, attach the label in the illustration below. D S P L M O D E S E L S E L M O D E D S P L Sony EXR-400 ( ) 3-810-306-11 (2)
RCA pin cord RC-63 (1 m), RC-64 (2 m), RC-65 (5 m) Optional equipment Rotary commander RM-X2S Source selector XA-U20 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony EXR-400 ( ) 3-810-306-11 (2) 177 mm 155 mm in.)
The broadcast is too weak. n Use the manual tuning. • Tune in precisely. • The broadcast is too weak. n Press (SENS/BTM) to enter the MONO mode. Cause/Solution A dusty or defective disc. Sony EXR-400 ( ) 3-810-306-11 (2)
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The ambient temperature is more than TEMP 50 C. If the above-mentioned solutions do not help to improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Actual total number: Solution Insert a disc magazine with discs into the CD changer.
Repeat play 6, 8 Reset 4 Rewind 5 Rotary commander 11 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Actual total number: Shuffle play 9 T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z Tape playback 5 Treble 8 Sony EXR-400 ( ) 3-810-306-11 (2)