Sony XR-C102 operating instructions Features, Precautions

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Features

General

∙Detachable-front panel enables you to take the front panel away with you when you leave your car (page 4).

∙Caution alarm is activated if you turn off the ignition key without removing the front panel from the unit.

∙Built-in power amplifier (max. output: 25 W × 4 ch) enables you to enjoy a 4-speaker system.

∙Digital 24-hour clock provided (page 5).

Tuner section

∙Up to 18 stations can be preset: 12 stations on FM and 6 stations on AM.

∙The traffic announcement stand-by function (SDK) for automatically starting the traffic announcement broadcasts while listening to a radio program (FM band only) or tape playback.

∙Automatic Memory function stores a total of 18 stations in memory quickly and easily (page 7).

Optional CD changers can be used.

Up to two Sony CD changers (not supplied) can be connected and controlled with the unit by using the Sony source selector (not supplied).

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.

Reset button

∙If your car is parked in direct sunlight resulting in a considerable rise in temperature inside the car, allow the unit to cool off before operating it.

∙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 center position.

∙If your car is equipped with a power antenna, note that it is automatically extended while the unit is operating.

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 contaminates the heads.

∙Keep cassettes away from equipment with built-in magnets such as speakers and amplifiers, as erasure or distortion of 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. This is not a sign of a malfunction.

Notes on Cassette Deck Tape Heads

∙Long use of cassette tapes contaminates the tape head causing poor sound quality or 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, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

∙In case of old or inferior cassette tapes, the tape head gets contaminated much more quickly. Depending on the tape, one or two playbacks may cause poor sound.

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.

Actual total number Sony XR-C102 (E,F,G,I) 3-856-658-31(2)