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© 1996 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
FM/AM
Cassette Car
Stereo
EN
XR-C300
3-810-043-31 (2)
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
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-C300 Serial No.


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Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the SONY Cassette
Car Stereo. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of
features by using a rotary remote.
In addition to the tape playback and the radio
operation you can expand your system by
connecting optional CD changer.
Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.


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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 the tape ........................................... 5
Playing the tape in various modes ................... 6
Radio
Memorizing stations automatically
-- Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 7
Memorizing only the desired stations ............. 7
Receiving the memorized stations.................... 7
Other Functions
Adjusting the sound characteristics ................. 8
Muting the sound ................................................ 8
Changing the sound and display settings ....... 8
With Optional Equipment
CD changer
Playing a CD ........................................................ 8
Scanning the tracks -- Intro scan ...................... 9
Playing tracks repeatedly
-- Repeat play ................................................ 9
Playing tracks in random order
-- Shuffle play ................................................ 9
Additional Information
Precautions ......................................................... 10
Maintenance ....................................................... 10
Dismounting the unit ....................................... 11
The rotary commander labels ......................... 11
Location of controls .......................................... 12
Specifications ..................................................... 13
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 14
Index .................................................... Back cover


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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.
Note
Pressing the reset button will erase all the memorized
stations.
Detaching the front panel
The front panel of this unit can be detached in
order to prevent the unit from being stolen.
1 Press (OFF).
2 Press (RELEASE) to open up the front
panel, and detach the panel by pulling it
towards you.
Notes
· Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it from the
unit.
· If you press (RELEASE) 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.
Attaching the front panel
Attach 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.
· 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 beep for a few seconds (only when
the POWER SELECT switch is set to the A
position).
B
A
Reset button
(RELEASE)


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Setting the clock
The clock has a 12-hour digital indication.
For example, setting it to 10:08
1 Press (OFF) or (DSPL) during operation.
2 Press (DSPL) for two seconds.
1 Set the hour digits.
2 Press (SEL) momentarily.
3 Set the minute digits.
3 Press (DSPL) momentarily.
Note
If the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is
set to the B position, the clock cannot be set unless the
power is turned on. Set the clock after you have turned on
the radio.
Getting
Started/Cassette
Player
Cassette Player
Listening to the tape
Insert the cassette.
Playback will start automatically.
If the cassette is already inserted, press (TAPE)
to start playback.
The side facing up is being played.
The side facing down is being played.
Tip
To change the tape transport direction, press (TAPE)
during tape playback.
Fast-winding the tape
During playback, press either side of
(PRESET/DISC).
To start playback during fast-forwarding or
rewinding, press (TAPE) .
100
The hour digit blinks.
to go back
to go forward
1000
1000
The minute digit blinks.
to go back
to go forward
1008
1008
The clock activates.
Press
(OFF)
6
To
Stop playback
Eject the cassette
Fast-forward
Rewind
DISC
PRESET
FF
REW
TAPE
TAPE