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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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- Page 1 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.
- Page 2 Welcome ! Thank you for purchasing the Sony Cassette Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features by using either a rotary remote or a wireless remote.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents This Unit Only Getting Started Resetting the unit ... 4 Detaching the front panel ... 4 Setting the clock ... 5 Cassette Player Listening to a tape ... 5 Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play ... 6 Playing a tape in various modes ... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, you must reset the unit. Press the reset button with a pointed object such as a ball-point pen. Front panel detached Reset button Note Pressing the reset button will erase the clock and some... -
Page 5: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock The clock has a 12-hour digital indication. Example: Set the clock to 10:08 Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP). S e t SUR EQ Clock SET UP 1 Press (4) (n). S e t SUR EQ 1:‚‚... -
Page 6: Playing Tracks Repeatedly
Locating the beginning of a track — Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) You can skip up to nine tracks at one time. During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily. SEEK/AMS To locate succeeding tracks To locate preceding tracks Note The AMS function may not work when: •... -
Page 7: Radio
Radio Memorising stations automatically — Best Tuning Memory (BTM) The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals and memorizes them. You can store up to 10 stations on each band (FM 1, FM 2 and AM). Caution When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents. -
Page 8: Receiving The Memorized Stations
Receiving the memorized stations Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the desired band. Press the number button ((1) to (10)) momentarily where the desired station is stored. If you cannot tune in a preset station Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily to search for the station... -
Page 9: Locating A Station By Frequency And Name
Displaying the station name Press (DSPL) during radio reception. F M 1 SUR EQ 2 WRKISS Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows: z Frequency Station name* Z * If the station name is not stored, “NO Name” appears in the display for one second. -
Page 10: Changing The Sound And Display Settings
Changing the sound and display settings You can set: • Clock (page 5) • D. Info (Dual Information) to display the clock and the play mode at the same time (ON), or to display the information alternately (OFF). • Dimmer (Dimmer) to change the brightness of the display. -
Page 11: Scanning The Tracks
Press (SHIFT). To cancel Auto Scroll, select “A. Scrl off” in step 2 above. Displaying the recording date of the currently selected MD Press (DSPL) for two seconds during MD playback. The recording date of the track is displayed for about three seconds. Locating a specific track —... -
Page 12: Labeling A Cd
Labeling a CD — Disc Memo/Custom File (CD changer with custom file function) You can label each disc with a personalized name. You can enter up to 8 characters for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate a disc by name (page 13) and select the specific tracks for playback (page 13). -
Page 13: Locating A Disc By Name
Locating a disc by name — List-up (CD changer with custom file function or MD changer) You can use this function for the discs that have been assigned a personalized name. For more information on disc names, refer to “Labeling a CD” (page 12). Press (LIST) momentarily. -
Page 14: Additional Information
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. -
Page 15: Maintenance
If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Warning Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit. -
Page 16: The Rotary Remote Labels
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. -
Page 17: Location Of Controls
Location of controls SOUND SEEK/AMS MODE SOURCE Refer to the pages for details. 1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music Sensor/manual search) button 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13 2 MODE (band select, changer select, tape transport direction) button 5, 7, 8, 10, 3 SOURCE (source select) button 5, 7, 8, 10, 12 4 SOUND button 9... -
Page 18: Mode Button
Location of controls Optional wireless remote (RM-X41) Buttons with the same functions as those on this unit. 1 OFF button 2 MODE button 3 SOURCE 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 pressed or... -
Page 19: Specifications
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 Tape track 4-track 2-channel stereo... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide
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 Problem No sound The contents of the memory have been erased. Indications do not appear in the display. - Page 21 When an error occurs during playback of an MD or CD, the disc number of the MD or CD does not appear in the display. The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display. If the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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Page 22: Index
Index Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) 6, 11 Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA) 6 Automatic tuning 8 Auto-Metal 5 Auto Scroll 10 Balance 9 Bank Play 13 Bass 9 Beep tone 10 Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 7 Blank Skip 6 Caution alarm 4 Changing the displayed items 6, 8, 10 CD playback 10... - Page 24 *I-3-859-453-21* Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...