Actual total number: Sony XR-6600RDS (E,F,G,I) 3-856-008-11 (1)
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Detaching the Front Panel

Before detaching the front panel, be sure to
press the OFF button first. Then press the
RELEASE button to release the front panel.
Detach the panel by pulling it towards you as
illustrated.
Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching
it from the unit.

Attaching the Front Panel

Apply the right hand side of the front panel to
the unit by attaching part A of the front panel
to part B of the unit as illustrated and push
until it clicks.
Notes
•Make sure that the front panel is the right way up when
attaching it to the unit as it cannot be attached upside
down.
•Do not press the front panel hard against the unit when
attaching it to the unit. It can easily be attached by
pressing it lightly against the unit.
•When you carry the front panel with you, put it in the
supplied front panel case.
•Do not press hard or give excessive pressure to the
display windows of the front panel.
•Before removing the front panel, be sure to turn the
power off. However, if you press the RELEASE button to
detach the panel while the unit is still turned on, the
power will be automatically turned off in order to protect
the speakers from being damaged.
•Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight, heat
sources such as hot air ducts or leave it in a humid place.
Never leave it on the dashboard etc. of a car parked in
direct sunlight where there may be a considerable rise in
temperature inside the car.

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition key to the OFF position
without removing the front panel, the caution
alarm will be activated and a beep tone will be
heard for a few seconds (only when the
POWER SELECT switch is set to the A
position).
Precautions
• Before operating the unit for the first time or
after replacing the car battery, press the reset
button with a ball-point pen etc., and then
start operating the unit.
• If your car was parked in direct sunlight
resulting in a considerable rise in
temperature inside the car, allow the unit to
cool off before switching on.
• If no power is being supplied to the unit,
check the connections first. If everything is in
order, check the fuse.
• If no sound comes from the speakers of a
2-speaker system, set the fader control to the
centre 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.
• Keep cassettes away from equipment with
built-in magnets such as speakers and
amplifiers, as erasure or distortion on the
recorded tape could occur.
• Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight,
extremely cold temperatures or moisture.
• When the tape is played back for a long
period, the cassette shell may become warm
because of the built-in power amplifier.
However, this is not a sign of a malfunction.

Cassettes longer than 90 minutes

The use of cassettes longer than 90 minutes is
not recommended except for long continuous
play. The tapes used for these cassettes are
very thin and tend to be stretched easily.
Frequent playing and stopping of these tapes
may cause them to be pulled into the cassette
deck mechanism.
Detaching and Attachingthe Front Panel
The front panel of this unit can be detached in
order to prevent the unit from being stolen.
Reset button
RELEASE button
A
B