Sony XR-3304 User's Manual
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1. gt FM II MW SWI gt SWI gt MW 2 Press and hold either side of the SEEK MANU button Release the button when the desired station is received gt ha eels For higher For lower frequencies frequencies PREVENT ACCIDENTS When tuning in during driving use automatic tuning or the memory preset tuning instead of manual tuning Memorizing Stations Automatically Automatic Memory Function Stations with the clearest reception are automatically searched and memorized on each band FM I FM II MW SWI and SWI Up to 6 stations on each band can be stored on the preset number buttons 1 to 6 in the order of band frequency 1 Select the desired band A MEM FM I gt FM II MW SWI gt SWI gt MW 2 Press the FM A MEM button for more than two seconds A MEM x oonoo The unit starts scanning the selected band and memorize the tuned stations on the preset number button 1 through 6 automatically Actual total number Memorizing Only the Desired Stations 1 Select the desired band A MEM FM I gt FM II MW SWI gt SWIL MW 2 Tune in the station which you wish to store on the preset number button 3 Press and hold the desired preset number button C to J for about two seconds The number of the pressed preset number button appears on the display Up to 6 stations on each band FM I FM II MW SWI and SW II can be stored on the preset number buttons2. S O NY 3 858 021 22 1 FM MW S W Cassette Car Stereo Operating Instructions EN For installation and connections see the supplied installation connections manual XR 3304 XR 3309 1996 by Sony Corporation Actual total number Sony XR 3304 E Ar 3 858 021 22 1 Features General e Detachable front panel enables you to take the front panel away with you when you leave your car page 4 e Caution alarm is activated if you turn off the ignition key without removing the front panel from the unit e Built in power amplifier max output 20 W x 4 ch enables you to enjoy a 4 speaker system e Digital 12 hour clock provided page 5 Tuner section e Up to 30 stations can be preset 12 stations on FM 6 stations on MW and 12 stations on SW e Automatic Memory function stores a total of 30 stations in memory quickly and easily page 7 Actual total number Precautions e 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 e 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 e If no power is being supplied to the unit check the connections first If everything is in order check the fuse e If no sound comes from the speakers of a 2 speaker system set
3. cisely If the above mentioned solutions do not help to improve the situation consult your nearest Sony dealer Actual total number Sony XR 3304 E Ar 3 858 021 22 1
4. 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 is activated and a beep tone will be heard for a few seconds Sony XR 3304 E Ar 3 858 021 22 1 Setting the Clock The clock has a 12 hour digital indication For example setting it to 10 08 A MEM 1 Press the or button to turn on the unit 2 Display the time Press the button during unit operation 3 Press the button for more than two seconds The hour digits blinks Set the hour digits BOE to go back to go forward The minute digits blinks Set the minute digits 5 Press the button momentarily The clock activates Note The clock cannot be set unless the power is turned on Set the clock after you turn on the radio or during tape playback Actual total number Cassette Player Operation Listening to Tape Playback After inserting the cassette playback will start automatically To change the tape direction press both the lt lt and the gt buttons at the same time 3 Indication of Tape Transport Direction The side facing up is being played The side facing down is being played Tape playback automatically changes direction at the end of the tape Note Before turning off the unit eject the tape to avoid
5. ettes 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 Table of Contents Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel 4 Dette Te ClO siaran a 5 Cassette Player Operation Listening to Tape Playback secsistesccocaeterseenaciwuees 5 Ejectng the Cassette cesccsisssssceterivesecneterinesneenadenans J Fast winding the Tape accctestensecrmrertnccse ences 6 Radio Reception Searching for Stations Automatically Automahie TUNNE spressi 6 Tuning in by Adjusting the Frequency Manu TAI opa 7 Memorizing Stations Automatically Automatic Memory Function sssississsisssvessss 7 Memorizing Only the Desired Stations 7 Receiving the Memorized Stations ce 7 Adjusting the Sound Characteristics 00 8 Enjoying Bass and Treble at Low Volume Loudness PUN CUO ssena 8 Maintenance ssrssissrssssiisirsoestisissearssiisstirosssirstsseasssstis 8 Dismounting the Unit iissa 9 B tton Locati ns sexsasaciexecsivactiurarsatauceanssageeaiesstdent 10 opec MONS a a caneeta 11 Troubleshooting Cuide srirasrersreoeierer 12 Sony XR 3304 E Ar 3 858 021 22 1 Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel The front panel of this unit can be detached in order to prevent
6. in the order of your choice Therefore 12 stations can be memorized on FM If you try to store another station on the same preset number button the previously stored station is erased Receiving the Memorized Stations 1 Select the desired band A MEM FM FM I gt FM II MW gt SWI gt SWI gt MW 2 Press momentarily the preset number button on which the desired station is stored Note If you press the preset number button for more than two seconds the currently received station is memorized To receive the previously memorized station make sure that the preset number button is pressed only momentarily Sony XR 3304 E Ar 3 858 021 22 1 UOI darx9y OlpeYy UO eJadO 13 ejd a assey 2 Other Functions Adjusting the Sound Characteristics 1 Select the item you want to adjust by pressing the button repeatedly BAS bass TRE treble BAL balance FAD fader VOL volume BAS bass 2 Adjust the selected item by pressing either the or button Adjust within three seconds after selecting After three seconds the buttons will again serves as the volume control buttons Enjoying Bass and Treble at Low Volume Loudness Function Press the button for more than two seconds gt LOUD will appear on the display The bass and treble are boosted To cancel press again Actual total number Maintenance Fuse Replacement When replacing the fu
7. ontrol volume buttons 9 SENS LOUD sensitivity adjust loudness button OO During radio reception Preset number buttons 11 FM A MEM radio on e band select automatic memory button MW SW radio on e band select button 600 OFF button Sony XR 3304 E Ar 3 858 021 22 1 Specifications Cassette player section Power amplifier section Tape track 4 track 2 channel stereo Outputs Speaker outputs Wow and flutter 0 13 WRMS sure seal connectors Frequency response 30 15 000 Hz Speaker impedance 4 8 ohms Signal to noise ratio 55 dB Maximum power output 20 W x 4 at 4 ohms Tuner section General FM Output lead Power antenna relay Tuning range 87 5 108 0 MHz control lead Power Antenna terminal External antenna connector amplifier control lead Intermediate frequency 10 7 MHz Tone controls Bass 8 dB at 100 Hz Usable sensitivity 12 dBf 75 ohms Treble 8 dB at 10 kHz Selectivity 70 dB at 400 kHz Power requirements 12 V DC car battery Signal to noise ratio 63 dB stereo negative ground 68 dB mono Dimensions Approx 188 x58 x 170 mm Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz w h d not incl 0 5 stereo projecting parts and 0 4 mono controls Separation 28 dB at 1 kHz Mounting dimension Approx 182 x53 x 153 mm Frequency response 30 15 000 Hz w h d not incl Capture ratio 5 dB projecting parts and controls MW SW Mass Approx 1 3 kg EN Tuning range MW tuning interval Supplied accessories Parts f
8. or installation and 531 1 602 kHz connections 1 set SW tuning interval Front panel case 1 SWI Optional accessories RCA pin cord 2 940 7 735 MHz RC 63 1 m RC 64 2 m SWII RC 65 5 m 9 500 18 135 MHz except for 10 140 11 575 MHz Design and specifications are subject to change without Antenna terminal External antenna connector notice Intermediate frequency 450 kHz 10 71MHz Sensitivity 35 pV 11 Actual total number Sony XR 3304 E Ar 3 858 021 22 1 12 Troubleshooting Guide The following checklist assists in the correction of most problems which you may encounter with your unit Before going through the checklist below refer to the connection and operating procedures General Problem No sound Indications do not appear on the display Tape playback Problem Playback sound is distorted Radio reception Problem Preset tuning is not possible Automatic tuning is not possible The ST indication flashes Cause Solution e Adjust the volume with the button e Set the fader control to the center position for 2 speaker systems Remove the front panel and clean the connectors See Cleaning the Connectors of Maintenance for details Cause Solution Contamination of the tape head Clean the head Cause Solution e Memorize the correct frequency e The broadcast is too weak The broadcast is too weak Use manual tuning Tune in pre
9. se be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the 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 Fuse 10 A Warning Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit 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 the RELEASE button 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 Back of the front panel Sony XR 3304 E Ar 3 858 021 22 1 Dismounting the Unit XR 3304 only 1 ma o 5 a Za Release key supplied 2 3 4 Actual total number Sony XR 3304 E Ar 3 858 021 22 1 SUOI IUNY 19y4 O 10 Button Locations Refer to the pages in for details 1 Display window SEL control mode select button OO DSPL display mode change time set button eject button SEEK MANU button lt lt gt P fast winding DIR tape transport direction change buttons QQ RELEASE front panel release button 00 lo N E o le Actual total number bass treble balance fader c
10. tape damage Ejecting the Cassette Press the button to stop playback and eject the cassette Sony XR 3304 E Ar 3 858 021 22 1 uoi eJa do 13 ejd ajyjassey 2 Fast winding the Tape Direction lt 1 To resume playback press the other fast winding button partially until the locked button is released The lt A or B indicator flashes while fast winding the tape Actual total number Radio Reception Searching for Stations Automatically Automatic Tuning 1 Select the desired band A MEM Uefe J incr ev MW gt SWI gt SWI gt MW 2 Press either side of the SEEK MANU button momentarily to search for the next station automatic tuning SEEK J MAR nh For lower For higher frequencies frequencies The scanning stops when a station is received Press either side of the button repeatedly until the desired station is received When an FM stereo program with sufficient signal strength is tuned in the ST indication appears To keep the automatic tuning from stopping on stations too frequently local seek mode press the button momentarily to get the LCL indication Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in The local seek mode functions only when the automatic tuning is in operation Sony XR 3304 E Ar 3 858 021 22 1 Tuning in by Adjusting the Frequency Manual Tuning 1 Select the desired band A MEM FM I
11. the fader control to the center position e 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 Sony XR 3304 E Ar 3 858 021 22 1 Notes on Cassettes Cassette care e Do not touch the tape surface of a cassette as any dirt or dust contaminates the heads e Keep cassettes away from equipment with built in magnets such as speakers and amplifiers as erasure or distortion of the recorded tape could occur e Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight extremely cold temperatures or moisture e 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 e 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 e 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 cass
12. the unit from being stolen Detaching the Front Panel Before detaching the front panel be sure to press the OFF Jbutton first Then press the RELEASE button to open up the front panel Then slide the front panel a little to the left and pull it off towards you RELEASE button mS Be sure not to drop the panel after detaching it from the unit Attaching the Front Panel Apply the right hand side of the front panel to the unit by attaching part of the front panel to part of the unit as illustrated then swing the left side into the unit until it clicks Notes e Make sure that the front panel is the right way up when attaching it to the unit as it cannot be attached upside down e 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 e When you carry the front panel with you put it in the supplied front panel case e Do not press hard or give excessive pressure to the display window of the front panel e 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 is automatically turned off in order to protect the speakers from being damaged Actual total number e 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
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