Sony XR-CA800 Operating Instructions Manual
Sony xr-ca800 fm/mw/lw cassette car stereo
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- Page 1 3-229-893-41(1) FM/MW/LW Cassette Car Stereo Operating Instructions For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. XR-CA800 © 2001 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 Card remote commander RM-X116 • Optional controller accessory Rotary commander RM-X4S *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 CD/MD Unit (optional) Location of controls ....4 Precautions ......6 Playing a CD or MD . -
Page 4: Location Of Controls
Location of controls Refer to the pages listed for details. Card remote commander RM-X116 : During tape playback TAPE : During radio reception RADIO : During menu mode MENU : During CD/MD playback (optional) CD/MD SCRL (DISC) (+): to select upwards DSPL SHUF (SEEK) - Page 5 Main unit OPEN XR-CA800 a Power on/off button* 7 * Warning when installing in a car without b Display window an ACC (accessory) position on the c Z (eject) button (located on the front side ignition switch of the unit, behind the front panel) 9...
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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
Detaching the front panel Getting Started You can detach the front panel of this unit to protect the unit from being stolen. Resetting the unit Caution alarm If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF Before operating the unit for the first time or position without removing the front panel, the after replacing the car battery, you must reset the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds. -
Page 8: Setting The Clock
Attaching the front panel Setting the clock Place hole A of the front panel onto the spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the left side in. The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08 Press (MENU), then press either side of (DISC) repeatedly until “CLOCK”... -
Page 9: Cassette Player
Playing a tape in various Cassette Player modes You can play the tape in various modes: Listening to a tape • METAL lets you play a metal or CrO tape. • BL.SKP (Blank Skip) skips blanks longer than 8 seconds. Press (OPEN) and insert a cassette. -
Page 10: Radio
Receiving the stored stations Radio Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select The unit can store up to 6 stations per band the radio. (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, and LW). Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. Caution When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Press the number button ((1) to (6)) Tuning Memory to prevent accidents. -
Page 11: Storing Only The Desired Stations
Storing only the desired Tuning in a station through a stations list — List-up You can manually preset the desired stations on any chosen number button. During radio reception, press (LIST) momentarily. Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select The frequency or the name assigned to the the radio. -
Page 12: Rds
Automatic retuning for best reception results — AF function Overview of RDS The alternative frequencies (AF) function allows the radio to always tune into the area’s strongest signal for the station you are listening to. FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along Frequencies change automatically. -
Page 13: Receiving Traffic Announcements
For stations without alternative Receiving traffic frequencies announcements Press either side of (SEEK) while the station name is flashing (within 8 — TA/TP seconds). The unit starts searching for another By activating the Traffic Announcement (TA) frequency with the same PI (Programme and Traffic Programme (TP), you can Identification) data (“PI SEEK”... -
Page 14: Presetting Rds Stations With Af And Ta Set
Presetting RDS stations with Tuning in stations by AF and TA setting programme type — PTY When you preset RDS stations, the unit stores each station’s AF/TA setting (on/off) as well as You can tune in a station by selecting the type of its frequency. -
Page 15: Setting The Clock Automatically
Press (DSPL/PTY) during FM reception Setting the clock until “PTY” appears. automatically — CT The CT (Clock Time) data from the RDS transmission sets the clock automatically. The current programme type name appears if the station is transmitting the PTY data. During radio reception, press (MENU), “- - - - - - - -”... -
Page 16: Other Functions
By pressing buttons Other Functions Turn the dial to change the direction of intrared rays. (RM-X5S only) You can also control the unit (and optional CD/ (ATT) MD units) with a rotary commander. (SOUND) RM-X5S (supplied)/RM-X4S (optional) (SOURCE) (MODE) Using the rotary commander First, attach the appropriate label depending on how you want to mount the rotary commander. - Page 17 By rotating the control Changing the operative direction The operative direction of controls is factory-set as shown below. To increase SEEK/AMS control To decrease Rotate and release to: If you need to mount the rotary commander on – Locate the beginning of tracks on the tape. the right hand side of the steering column, you –...
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Page 18: Adjusting The Sound Characteristics
Adjusting the sound Changing the sound and characteristics display settings — Menu You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and fader. The following items can be set: The bass and treble levels can be stored independently for each source. SET (Set Up) •... -
Page 19: Selecting The Sound Position
P/M (Play Mode) Selecting the sound position • LOCAL-ON/OFF (Local seek mode) (page 10) – Select “ON” to only tune into stations with — My Best sound Position (MBP) stronger signals. • MONO-ON/OFF (Monaural mode) (page 10) When you drive without passengers, you can –... -
Page 20: Setting The Equalizer
Select the desired frequency and level. Setting the equalizer 1 Press either side of (SEEK) to select the desired frequency. Each time you press (SEEK), the You can select an equalizer curve for seven frequency changes. music types (XPLOD, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, NEW AGE, ROCK, CUSTOM, and OFF 62 (Hz) y 157 (Hz) y 396 (Hz) y (equalizer OFF)). -
Page 21: Cd/Md Unit (Optional)
Display items CD/MD Unit (optional) When the disc/track changes, any prerecorded This unit can control external CD/MD units. title* of the new disc/track is automatically If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD displayed (if the Auto Scroll function is set to TEXT function and the custom file function, the “ON,”... -
Page 22: Playing Tracks Repeatedly
Playing tracks repeatedly Labelling a CD — Repeat Play — Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function) You can select: • REP-1 — to repeat a track. You can label each disc with a custom name •... -
Page 23: Locating A Disc By Name
Tips • Simply overwrite or enter “_” to correct or erase a Locating a disc by name name. • There is another way to start labelling a CD: Press — List-up (For a CD unit with the CD TEXT/ (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of performing steps 2 CUSTOM FILE function, or an MD unit) and 3. -
Page 24: Selecting Specific Tracks For Playback
Playing specific tracks only Selecting specific tracks for You can select: • “BANK-ON” — to play the tracks with the playback “PLAY” setting. • “BANK-INV” (Inverse) — to play the tracks — Bank (For a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE with the “SKIP”... -
Page 25: Additional Information
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. Fuse (10 A) + side up Warning... -
Page 26: Removing The Unit
Removing the unit Remove the front cover 1 Detach the front panel (page 7). 2 Press the clip inside the front cover with a thin screwdriver. 3 Repeat step 2 for the other side. Remove the unit 1 Use a thin screwdriver to push in the clip on the left side of the unit, then pull out the left side of the unit until the catch clears the mounting. -
Page 27: Specifications
Specifications General Cassette Player section Outputs Audio outputs (Rear) Tape track 4-track 2-channel stereo Power aerial relay control Wow and flutter 0.08 % (WRMS) lead Frequency response 30 – 18,000 Hz Power amplifier control lead Signal-to-noise ratio Inputs Telephone ATT control lead Cassette type BUS control input connector... -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
Tape playback Troubleshooting The sound is distorted. The tape head is contaminated. The following checklist will help you remedy t Clean the head with a commercially problems you may encounter with your unit. available dry-tape cleaning cassette. Before going through the checklist below, check The AMS does not operate correctly. -
Page 29: 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.