3-225-231-31 (1)

FM/AM Cassette Car Stereo
Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones

GB ES CT

For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. Para obtener informacin sobre la instalacin y las conexiones, consulte el manual de instalacin/conexiones suministrado.

XR-CA320X XR-CA320

2001 Sony Corporation

Welcome !

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Cassette Player. In addition to the cassette playback and radio operations, you can expand your system by connecting an optional CD/MD unit*1. When you operate this unit or a connected optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc*2.
*1 You can connect a CD changer, an MD changer, a CD player, or an MD player. *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 the disc.

Precautions

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 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 two-speaker system, set the fader control to the centre position. When a tape is played back for a long period, the cassette may become warm because of the built-in power amplifier. However, this is not a sign of malfunction. 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
If you have drink holders near your audio equipment, be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the car audio. Sugary residues on this unit or cassette tapes may contaminate the playback heads, reduce the sound quality, or prevent sound reproduction altogether. Cassette cleaning kits cannot remove sugar from the tape heads.

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. Slack in the tape may cause the tape to be caught in the machine. Before you insert the tape, use a pencil or similar object to turn the reel and take up any slack.
Cassettes longer than 90 minutes The use of cassettes longer than 90 minutes is not recommended except for long continuous play. The tape used for these cassettes is very thin and tends to stretch easily. Frequent playing and stopping of these tapes may cause them to become entangled in the cassette deck mechanism.
Distorted cassettes and loose labels can cause problems when inserting or ejecting tapes. Remove or replace loose labels.
The sound may become distorted while playing the cassette. The cassette player head should be cleaned after each 50 hours of use.

Table of Contents

This Unit Only

Location of controls.. 5

With Optional Equipment CD/MD Unit

Playing a CD or MD... 12 Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat Play... 13 Playing tracks in random order Shuffle Play... 13

Getting Started

Resetting the unit.. 6 Detaching the front panel.. 6 Setting the clock.. 7

Cassette Player

Listening to a tape.. 7 Radio reception during fast-forwarding or rewinding of a tape Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA). 8
Memorizing stations automatically Best Tuning Memory (BTM). 8 Memorizing only the desired stations. 9 Receiving the memorized stations.. 9

Other Functions

Adjusting the sound characteristics.. Attenuating the sound.. Changing the sound and display settings.. Boosting the bass sound D-bass.. Selecting the sound position My Best sound Position. 11

Additional Information

Maintenance.. Dismounting the unit.. Specifications... Troubleshooting guide.. 16 17

Location of controls

SOURCE

D-BASS

DISC REP SHUF ATA

SEEK AMS

RELEASE

XR-CA320X/CA320

Refer to the pages listed for details. 1 Volume +/ button MODE button During radio reception: BAND select 8, 9 During CD/MD playback: CD/MD unit select SOURCE (TUNER/CD/MD) button 8, 9, SEL (select) button 7, 10, 11, Z (eject) button 7, 8, 9, Display window 7 m/M (fast winding)/DIR (tape transport direction change) buttons 7, MBP (My Best sound Position) button D-BASS button 11 q; SEEK/AMS +/ button 9, 13 Seek 9 Automatic Music Sensor 13 Manual search 13 qa RELEASE (front panel release) button 6, 14 qs ATT (attenuate) button 10 qd SENS button 9 qf RESET button (located on the front side of the unit behind the front panel) 6 qg Frequency select switch (located on the bottom of the unit) See Frequency select switch in the Installation/Connections manual. qh Number buttons 8, 9, 10, 12, 13 During radio reception: Preset number select 9 During tape playback: (6) ATA 8 During CD/MD playback: (1) DISC 13 (2) DISC + 13 (3) REP 13 (4) SHUF 13 qj BTM button 8 qk DSPL (display mode change) button 7, 12 ql OFF button* 6 * Warning when installing in a car without ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key switch Be sure to press (OFF) on the unit for two seconds to turn off the clock display after turning off the engine. When you press (OFF) momentarily, the clock display does not turn off and this causes battery wear.

Attaching the front panel

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, you must reset the unit. Remove the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen.
Attach part A of the front panel to part B of the unit as illustrated and push the left side into position until it clicks.
RESET button Note Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some memorized functions.
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to protect the unit from being stolen.
Notes Be sure not to attach the front panel upside down. Do not press the front panel too hard against the unit when attaching it. Do not press too hard or put excessive pressure on the display window of the front panel. Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, and do not leave it in a humid place. Never leave it on the dashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight or where there may be a considerable rise in temperature.

Caution alarm

If you turn the car ignition off without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds. If you connect an optional power amplifier and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be deactivated.
Press (OFF). Press (RELEASE), then slide the front panel a little to the left, and pull it off towards you.
(RELEASE) Notes Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it from the unit. If you detach the panel while the unit is still turned on, the power will turn off automatically to prevent the speakers from being damaged. When carrying the front panel with you, use the supplied front panel case.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08

Listening to a tape

Insert a cassette. Playback starts automatically.
Press (DSPL) for two seconds.
The hour indication flashes.
1 Press either side of the volume button to set the hour.

to go forward

to go back
The side facing up is played.
The side facing down is played.

2 Press (SEL).

The minute indication flashes.
Tip To change the tapes playback direction, press m and M.
3 Press either side of the volume button to set the minute.
To stop playback and eject the cassette

Press Z.

Fast-winding the tape
During playback, press m or M.

Press (DSPL).

Direction indicator* FWD REV

To advance M m

To rewind m M

The clock starts.

After the clock setting is complete, the display returns to normal playback mode.
* The indicator will flash while fast-winding the tape.
To start playback during fast-forwarding or rewinding, press the other fast-winding button partially until the locked button is released.

Radio reception during fast-forwarding or rewinding of a tape
Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA)
When fast-forwarding or rewinding with the m or M button, the tuner will turn on automatically. During playback, press (6) (ATA) repeatedly until ATA-ON in the display appears.

ATA-ON y ATA-OFF

Memorizing stations automatically

Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals and memorizes them in the order of their frequencies. You can store up to 6 stations on each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2). Caution When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
ATA mode starts. To return to normal playback mode, select ATA-OFF.
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. In case of tape playback, press Z to eject the tape. Each time you press (SOURCE), the source changes as follows:

B TUNER B CD* B MD*

* If the corresponding optional equipment is not connected, this item will not appear.
Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. Each time you press (MODE), the band changes as follows:
B FM1 B FM2 B FM3 AM2 b AM1 b
Press (BTM) for two seconds. The unit stores stations in the order of their frequencies on the number buttons. A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Notes The unit does not store stations with weak signals. If only a few stations can be received, some number buttons will retain their former setting. When a number is indicated in the display, the unit starts storing stations from the one currently displayed.
Memorizing only the desired stations
You can preset up to 18 FM stations (6 each for FM1, 2, and 3) and up to 12 AM stations (6 each for AM1 and 2) in the order of your choice.
If you cannot tune in a preset station Automatic tuning/ Local Seek Mode
Automatic tuning: Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to search for the station. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) repeatedly until the desired station is received. Local Seek Mode: If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (SENS) repeatedly until LOCAL-ON appears.
LCL indicator is displayed.
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. In case of tape playback, press Z to eject the tape. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune in the station that you want to store on the number button. Press the desired number button ((1) to (6)) until MEM appears. The number button indication appears in the display.

Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in.
Tip If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) until the desired frequency appears (manual tuning).
Note If you try to store another station on the same number button, the previously stored station will be erased.
If FM stereo reception is poor Monaural Mode
During radio reception, press (SENS) repeatedly until MONO-ON appears.
Receiving the memorized stations
MONO indicator is displayed.
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. In case of tape playback, press Z to eject the tape. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on which the desired station is stored.
The sound improves, but becomes monaural (ST disappears). To return to normal mode, select MONOOFF.
Adjusting the sound characteristics
You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and fader. You can store the bass and treble levels independently for each source.
Changing the sound and display settings
The following items can be set: A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)* (page 12). M.DSPL (Motion Display) the demonstration mode which appears when the tape is ejected and no source is selected (e.g., tuner is turned off). BEEP to turn the beep sound on or off.
Press (SEL). Press the preset number button to select the desired item.
Select the item you want to adjust by pressing (SEL) repeatedly. Each time you press (SEL), the item changes as follows:
BAS (bass) t TRE (treble) t BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear)

Number buttons

(3): A.SCRL* (4): M.DSPL (6): BEEP
* When no CD or MD is playing, this item will not appear.
Adjust the selected item by pressing either side of the volume button. Adjust within three seconds after selecting the item.
Press the preset number button repeatedly to select the desired setting (Example: ON or OFF).

Attenuating the sound

Press (ATT). After ATT-ON momentarily flashes, the ATT indication appears in the display. To restore the previous volume level, press (ATT) again. ATT-OFF flashes momentarily.
Tip When the interface cable of a car telephone is connected to the ATT lead, the unit decreases the volume automatically when a telephone call comes in (Telephone ATT function).

Boosting the bass sound

D-bass
You can enjoy a clear and powerful bass sound. The D-bass function boosts the low frequency signal and high frequency signal with a sharper curve than conventional bass boost. You can hear the bass line more clearly even while the vocal volume remains the same. You can emphasize and adjust the bass sound easily with the D-BASS button.

D.BASS-3 D.BASS-2 D.BASS-1 D.BASS-3 D.BASS-2 D.BASS-1
Selecting the sound position My Best sound Position
When you drive without passengers, you can enjoy comfortable sound environment by My Best sound Position. My Best sound Position has two presets, which adjusts the sound level of balance and fader. You can select one very easily with MBP button.
Display window MBP-A MBP-B MBP-OFF Balance Level Right 4dB Left 0 4dB 0 Fader Level Front 0 Rear 4dB 4dB 0

Frequency (Hz)

Adjusting the bass curve Press (D-BASS) repeatedly to select the desired bass curve. As the D-BASS number increases so does the effect. D.BASS-1 t D.BASS-2 t D.BASS-3 t D.BASS-OFF
Note The bass sound may distort at same volume. If the bass sound distorts, select less effective bass curve.
Press (MBP) repeatedly until the desired listening position. Mode of My Best sound Position will be shown in the display in order of the table.
After one second, the display goes back to the normal playback mode. If you want to adjust the sound level of balance and fader more precisely, you can do it in (SEL) button. (See Adjusting the sound characteristics on page 10.)

With Optional Equipment

CD/MD Unit
This unit can control external CD/MD units. If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc.
Automatically scrolling a disc name Auto Scroll
If the disc name, artist name, or track name on a CD TEXT disc or MD exceeds 8 characters and the Auto Scroll function is on, information automatically scrolls across the display as follows:
The disc name appears when the disc has changed (if the disc name is selected). The track name appears when the track has changed (if the track name is selected).

Playing a CD or MD

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD or MD. In case of tape playback, press Z to eject the tape. Press (MODE) until the desired unit appears. CD/MD playback starts.
If you press (DSPL) to change the display item, the disc or track name of the CD TEXT or MD disc is scrolled automatically whether you set the function on or off.

During playback, press (SEL). Press (3) repeatedly to select A.SCRL-ON.
To cancel Auto Scroll, select A.SCRL-OFF.
Note For some discs with very many characters, the following cases may happen: Some of the characters are not displayed. Auto Scroll does not work.
When a CD/MD unit is connected, all the tracks play from the beginning.
Changing the display item
Each time you press (DSPL) during CD, CD TEXT, or MD playback, the item changes as follows:
V Elapsed playback time V Disc name*1/Artist name*2 V Track name*3 V Clock *1 If you have not labelled the disc or if there is no disc name prerecorded on the MD, NO NAME appears in the display. *2 If you play a CD TEXT disc, the artist name appears in the display after the disc name. (Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.) *3 If the track name of a CD TEXT disc or MD is not prerecorded, NO NAME appears in the display.
Locating a specific track Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily for each track you want to skip.
To locate succeeding tracks
Playing tracks repeatedly

Repeat Play

You can select: REP-1 to repeat a track. REP-2 to repeat a disc. During playback, press (3) (REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.
B REP-1 REP-OFF b B REP-2
To locate preceding tracks
Locating a specific point in a track Manual Search
During playback, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS). Release when you have found the desired point.

To search forward

Repeat Play starts. To return to normal playback mode, select REP-OFF.

To search backward

Switching to other discs
During playback, press (1) (DISC ) or (2) (DISC +) button. The desired disc in the current unit begins playback. (1) (DISC ): For preceding discs (2) (DISC +): For succeeding discs

Disc number

Playing tracks in random order Shuffle Play
You can select: SHUF-1 to play the tracks on the current disc in random order. SHUF-2 to play the tracks in the current unit in random order. SHUF-ALL to play all the tracks in all the units in random order. During playback, press (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Track number

B SHUF-1 SHUF-OFF b

B SHUF-2 SHUF-ALL* b

Shuffle Play starts.
* SHUF-ALL is only available when you connect two or more optional CD/MD units.
To return to normal playback mode, select SHUF-OFF.

Maintenance

Fuse replacement
When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the original fuse. 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.

Cleaning the connectors

The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, open the front panel by pressing (RELEASE), then detach it and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

Main unit

Fuse (10 A)
Back of the front panel Notes For safety, turn off the engine before cleaning the connectors and remove the key from the ignition switch. Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or any metal device.
Warning Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.

Dismounting the unit

Release key (supplied)

Specifications

Cassette player section
Tape track Wow and flutter Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio 4-track 2-channel stereo 0.13 % (WRMS) 30 15,000 Hz 55 dB

General

Outputs Audio output Power aerial relay control lead Power amplifier control lead Telephone ATT control lead Bass 9 dB at 100 Hz Treble 9 dB at 10 kHz 12 V DC car battery (negative earth) Approx. 178 mm (w/h/d) Approx. 161 mm (w/h/d) Approx. 1.2 kg Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Front panel case (1) BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord) RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) CD changer (10 discs) CDX-747X, CDX-646X, CDX-646 MD changer (6 discs) MDX-65 Source selector XA-C30

Tuner section

Tuning range FM tuning interval: 50 kHz/200 kHz switchable 87.5 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step) 87.5 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step) Aerial terminal External aerial connector Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Usable sensitivity 11 dBf Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 62 dB (stereo), 68 dB (mono) Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz 0.7 % (stereo), 0.5 % (mono) Separation 33 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 15,000 Hz

Input Tone controls Power requirements Dimensions Mounting dimensions Mass Supplied accessories Optional accessories Optional equipment
Tuning range AM tuning interval: 9 kHz/10 kHz switchable 531 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz step) 530 1,710 kHz (at 10 kHz step) External aerial connector 10.7 MHz/450kHz 30 V
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Aerial terminal Intermediate frequency Sensitivity

Power amplifier section

Outputs Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) Speaker impedance ohms Maximum power output 45 W 4 (at 4 ohms)

Troubleshooting guide

The following checklist will help you remedy the problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connections and operating procedures.
Problem No sound. Cause/Solution Cancel the ATT function (page 10). Set the fader control to the centre position for two-speaker systems. Adjust the volume with (+). The power cord or battery has been disconnected. The RESET button was pressed. t Store again into the memory. Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See Cleaning the connectors (page 14) for details.
The contents of the memory have been erased. Indications do not appear in the display.

Tape playback

Problem The sound is distorted. Cause/Solution The tape head is contaminated. t Clean the head with a commercially available dry-type cleaning cassette.

Radio reception

Problem Preset tuning is not possible. Automatic tuning is not possible. Cause/Solution Store the correct frequency in the memory. The broadcast signal is too weak. The broadcast signal is too weak. t Use manual tuning. The local seek mode is set to ON. t Set the local seek mode to OFF (page 9). Connect an power aerial control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a cars aerial booster. (When your car has built-in FM/AM aerial in the rear/side glass only.) Tune in the frequency accurately. The broadcast signal is too weak. t Set to MONO mode (page 9).
The stations cannot be received. The sound is hampered by noises. The ST indication flashes.

CD/MD playback

Problem The sound skips. Cause/Solution A dirty or defective disc.
Error displays (when an optional CD/MD unit is connected)
The following indications will flash for about five seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard. Display Cause The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD/MD unit. Solution Insert the disc magazine in the CD/ MD unit.

XRS-CA130

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver 1.0 2001.03

XRS-CA130 is composed of following models. As for the service manual, it is issued for each component model, then, please refer to it. COMPONENT MODEL NAME FOR XRS-CA130
FM/AM CASSETTE CAR STEREO DUAL CONE SPEAKER XR-CA320X XS-F1611

E Model

PARTS LIST
Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark

For XS-F1611

ACCESSORIES & PACKING MATERIALS ******************************** 1-544-814-11 SPEAKER (16cm) (XS-F1611) 3-225-231-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH, SPANISH, TRADITIONAL CHINESE) (for XR-CA320X) 3-235-234-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION, INSTALL (ENGLISH, SPANISH, TRADITIONAL CHINESE) (for XR-CA320X) 3-230-418-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION, INSTALL (ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH, TRADITIONAL CHINESE) (for XS-F1611) X-3378-490-1 CASE (PANEL) ASSY (for XR-CA320X) *********************************************************** PARTS FOR INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS *************************************** 3-230-964-01 1-574-318-41 1-574-318-71 A-3254-779-A X-3380-451-1 X-3376-298-1 X-3370-077-1 3-934-325-01 3-041-599-01 1-776-207-31 PAPER PATTERN (Printed on carton) CORD, SPEAKER (R-CH) (GRAY) CORD, SPEAKER (L-CH) (WHITE) SCREW ASSY NET ASSY, GRILLE FRAME ASSY, FITTING SCREW ASSY (AE.KEY), FITTING SCREW +K (5X8) TAPPING COLLAR CORD (WITH CONNECTOR) (POWER)

PAPER PATTERN 1

NUT, SPEED 8 SCREW ASSY

SPEAKER CORD 2.5 m 2

FRAME, GRILLE 2

NET, PUNCHING 2

GRILLE NET ASSY

For XR-CA320X

FRAME ASSY 1

SCREW, FITTING 1

BUSHING 1

COLLAR 1

KEY 1 SCREW ASSY (AE.KEY), FITTING

POWER CORD 1

CAR STEREO SYSTEM

9-870-296-11

2001C0500-1 C 2001.3

Sony Corporation

Audio Entertainment Group General Engineering Dept.

REVISION HISTORY

Clicking the version allows you to jump to the revised page. Also, clicking the version at the upper right on the revised page allows you to jump to the next revised page. Ver. 1.0 Date 2001.03 Description of Revision New