SONY. aeroserat FM/AM Cassette Car Stereo Operating Instructions___ EX Owner's Record XR-6700 © 1996 by Sony CorporationWarning ‘This equipment hasbeen tested and found to ‘comply with the limits fora Cass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. ‘These limits are designe to provide Feasonable protection against harmful interference ina residential instalation, This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, i not installed and used in accordance with the instructions ‘may cause harmful interference ta radio communications. However, there is m0 guarantce that interference will not eccurina particular installation this equipment does Cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, whieh can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to core the interference by one o mare ofthe 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 ftom that which the receiver is connected — Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ ‘TV technician for help, ‘You are cautioned tha any changes oF modifications not expressly approved in this manval could void your authority to operate this equipment. EE Features General ‘+ Detachable-front panel enables you totake the front panel away with you when you Teave your car (page 4) ‘= Caution alarm wil be activate if you turn off the ignition key without removing the front panel from the unit + Digital 12-hour clock provided (page 5) ‘= Builtin power amplifier (max. output: 25 W>4 ch) enables vou to enjoy #epeaker systems «Tine outputs for connecting optional power amplifier. Cassette player section + Dolby’ 8 NR systom reduces hiss noise during tape playback (page 6) s intro Scan function oF playing the fest 10 seconds of each rack (page 7) + Repeat play function for playing back a track repeatedly (page 7. + ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) for ‘automatically turning on the tuner while fast- forwarding or rewinding a tape (page 7) + Blank skip function for automatically skipping blanks during tape playback (page 7 Daly se reduction marred andr ene from Dat Usborne Liemsng Cpa "DOLBY andthe doe sgt OD ae ademas of Dt Larter Croton. ‘Tuner section + Up 1030 stations can be preset 18 EM tions and 12 AM stations sTM (Best Tuning Memory) function automatically locates and stores the stations With the strongest signals on the preset ‘number butions in ode of tand frequency (pages. The optional rotary commander can be used. ‘You can use the rotary commander (RM-X25) whichis operated ike your cars wiper or headlight switch while driving,Table of Contents Precautions : Dstaching and Attaching the Froat Pane Sting the Cock Cassette Player Operation 5 Listening o Tape Payb 80 ject the Cassette Fast-winding the Tape a Playing a Tape Recorded in the Dolly BNR ‘System. e Paying « CrOvor Metal Tape Locating the Beginnings of Tracks AMS (Automatic Music Sensor Functions Searching forthe Desired Track nto Scam Punto nn Paying Tracks Repeatedly Repeat Pay Function Radio Reception during Fast- forwarding or ‘Rewinding of Tape IATA (Automatic Taner Activation) enction Ee Skipping Blanks Avtomatcally during Tape Playback = Blank Skip Function ‘Searching fr Stations Automatialy ‘Rotomatic Tuning. HFM Stereo Reception is Poor — Monaural Mode . ‘Tuning in by Adjusting the Frequency Manal Toning 7 Memorzing Stations Automatically ETM (Best Tuning Memory) Function Memorizing Only the Dest Stations Receiving the Memorize Statins ‘Other Functions)... Adjusting the Sound Characteristics Enjoying Bass and Treble at Low Volume owsness Function Mating the Sound Quickly Mating the Beep Tone Dsmourting the Unit Notes on Using the Optional Rotary ‘Commander RMOXES Location of Controls Specifications Troubleshooting Guide aa 0 " 2 aPrecautions + Before operating the unt for the fir ie ster eplacing the cat btery, press the reset ‘atton witha bal-point pen ee, then ‘operate the unt eg“ =) Reset button + lt your car was parked in direct sunlight revilting ina considerable rein temperature inside the cor, allow the Unit to Cou off before operating i + lf poser is beng supplied tothe unit Cheat the connections dist If everything isin ‘order, check the ize In Sound comes fram the speakers in “apeaker systems, a the fader contol othe ‘center posivon. le you have any questions or problems ‘concerming 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 ofa caste, as any dirt or dust will contaminate the playback heads of the unit + Keep cassettes away from equipment with ‘builtin magnets euch a spenkers and amplifiers, as erasure or distortion on the recorded tape could occur + Dornot expose cassettes to direct sunlight, ‘extremely cold temperatures or motstre «+ When the tape is played back for along. ‘period, the cassette shell may become warm [cause ofthe built-in power amplifier However, this is not sign of malfunction Cassettes longer than 90 minutes ‘The use of cassettes longer than 90 minutes s ‘nt recommended except for long continuous play. The tape used for these cassettes Very {hin and tends o stretch ensly. Frequent playing and stopping ofthese tapes may cause {hetn tobe pulled into the cassette deck mechanism Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel ‘The front panel ofthis unit can be detached in order to prevent the unit from being stole, Detaching the Front Panel Before detaching the font pane, be sure to the OF button fst hen pres the RELEASE Punto open up theron panel and detach the panel by pulling i towards you Se ilstates RELEASE button SS * Be sure not to drop the panel after detaching it from the unit Attaching the Front Panel Apply the righthand side ofthe ron panel to GRAUE aching pa or the ont pal topes @ of theunt sisted and pak wnt ccs. = Notes Mat sre ht he front pan the gh wy phe Mtchng ito he tent iced wpe in + Dott rs the ot pn ed at he thos ching ito tw ean oa ached by rosin ily gs te wit Non ou cyte ot pe hou, ut he ali ro on xe + Do prs har or ise acs psa he {Syd fh fro po, «Bf rong to pe reo a the eof Hore eps he RELEASE btn 19 rch he pon! ti the itil tar on, he pes urate pee he fats fom hn dred 1 Boner ese he ot po det suigh at ures astm dua ee tum pie Krave tte dnd ofc pel ‘rect unig are tere mayb ener reCaution alarm Ifyou turn the ignition key to the OFF position without zemoving the froat panel, the caution alarm willbe activated and a bep tone will be heard fora few seconds (only when the POWER SELECT switch is et the @) position). —____. Setting the Clock ‘The lock has a digital indication For example, setting it to 1008, 1 Display the time. Crees the & Paton during nit speration 2 sexs ne button for more than wo Car 7] ‘Thehoar dgbiks Set the hour to go forward to go back 4400 3 ress the [i=) button momentarily. _aie Tema ipe ink Set the minute digits, tego tonard togetiack Cie) 1 Press the 6 button momentarily. a3) Uuonesado sakes esse H uote Ie POWER SELECT sutckon the to of it Sito the @ potion, thclack coma eset ens te weirdo the chk fer you hee trad en Feri or tar eet paListening to Tape Playback [After inserting the cassette, playback ‘will start automatically. Ha cassette is already inserted, press the [3] button to start playback. if you press this button during dybeck te tape anspor arecion Sifchange. Indication of Tape Transport Direction _ TAPE @ ‘The cng up sing ae. TAPE © "Thai fang don ing Fe. To stop playback {pat the ave by pressing the () button or Pros te OFF baton Firybackalbo stops when you eect the aio by pressing the (zy oF (ZL, button Ejecting the Cassette ess the [&) button Fast-winding the Tape Gle=TD) Gli) GED Rewind fost torward ‘Tostart playback while rewinding or fast forwarding pres the] baton Playing a Tape Recorded in the Dolby B NR System Press the (2) button when you want to listen to a tape recorded in the Dolby 8 NR system. —» "OX" appears in the display. ‘Tocancel, press again Playing a CrOz or Metal Tape press the [=] button when you want to listen to a CrO> (TYPE I) or metal (TYPE W) tape. "MTL" will appear on the display. Tecanee, press again ——$_—_—__— Locating the Beginnings of Tracks — AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) Function During playback, press elther side of the SEEK/AMS button once for each track you wish to 3k lan Te) Gos 1-4) ae Folocate roviou racks ceeding tacks Up tonne tracks can be skipped 1 the blanks between the tracks are shorter than four seconds, orf there ae noes, the 'AMS function will nat work properly. Alo, the sit may read long sections of low volume ‘music or quiet sections on a tack as blanks between tracks.Searching for the Desired Track — nr Scan Function Press the (15) button during playback. =. “INTRO” appears on the display. “Thefts 10 seconds of all the tracks are played When you find the desired track, press the btton once mote. The unt returs to normal playback mode Playing Tracks Repeatedly —Repeat Play Function Press the 2") button during playback. — “REP” appears on the ‘splay. {When the curently played tracks over, it will be played again fom the beginning. To cael this tod, press the Dut again, Radio Reception during Fast-forwarding or Rewinding of a Tape — ATA automatic Tune Activation) Function Press the [5] button during playback. == "ATA" appears on the display. When fastforwarding or rewinding with the (GI==LE) button, the runcr wil turn on stomatal Skipping Blanks Automatically during Tape Playback —siank skip Function press the (525) button during playback. EENBLSKIP" appears on the display. Blanks ionger than eight seconds wil be automatically skipped during tape playback, iin wit gh Reception ys, Searching for Stations Automatically — Automatic Tang 1 select the desired band. Fun FM2 + PMB Pui GS ant oe ave 2 press either side ofthe SEEK/AMS. ‘button once to search for the next station (automatic tuning). Fortower for bigher fquandes ‘guns Thescanning stops when a tation is eceive. Press either side of dhe Button repeat until {he desired station is received hen an Fx stereo program with sufficient signal strength tunedin (a5) To-eep the automatic tuning from stopping on stations too frequently oct seek mode). press ‘nye ations ith realy ston sail el se ae cto ony ke If FM Stereo Reception is Poor — Monaural Mode Press the (5) button momentarily. ETSMONO” appears on the display. The sound wil improve, but i wil be ondaray oipeyruoneiado sakes aesse> BTuning in by Adjusting the Frequency — manual tuning 1 Select the desired band. Greek 2 Press and hold either side of the PRESET button. Release the buton when the desired station is received iP aay For lower forkigher frequencies frequencies PREVENT ACCIDENTS! When tuning in while driving, use automatic tuning or the memory preset search fonction (page instead of mana Ronin, Memorizing Stations Automatically BTM (est Tuning Memory) Function “This function selects from the currently received band the stations withthe stongest signals and memories them inthe order of thei band frequency 1 Select the desived band. Grey 2 Press the © button for more than two seconds, ‘When there sno preset number indicated in the display window, stations will be ‘stored cml preset number buttons on the currently selcted band, 1 When there a preset number indicated inthe display window, the unit wil sone Stations an all preset number buttons from the one curently displayed For example, wien you select IM2 and preset umber 3s dplayed ill pat prewet numer 4 FMS sm 300 FM, nd Memorizing Only the Desired Stations 1 Select the desired band. Grek 2 Tune in the station which you wish to store on a preset number button, 3 Press and hold the desired preset number button (C=) to [6 for about two seconds until you hear a beep tone, ‘The number of the pressed preset number ‘baton appears on the display window. Lp 6 stato on uch bun (FI, M2, FS, AME ant ABCD can estore the pst meer on ‘hearer of ur cha. Theo, 16 FM stone be Ig rts ain on he same rset rer baton, he precoated ttn i Receiving the Memorized Stations 1 Select the desired band. Gres 2 Press momentarily the preset number (G25 to [£83 button on which the detred station i stored. ote "yess th ree mer ato fr mae a ‘tnd thc redtaton il fe ied Tone te preset meneran tation, mae sre spre ony momentaryPress eitherside of the PRESET button ‘momentarily to receive other stations Stored in the memory (Preset Search Function). res momentarily Press momentany ea Adjusting the Sound Characteristics 1 select the item you want to adjust by pressing the) button repeatedly. VOL (volume) —+ BAS (bss) —» TRE (treble) + BAL (balance) > FAD (fader) VOL (volume) —* 2 Aajust the selected item by pressing fither the ya.) oF <_Sex) button Aalst within three seconds after selecting, (after three seconds the buttons wil again sorveas velume contol buttons) Enjoying Bass and Treble at Low Volume — Loudness Function Press the G5) button. —+ “LOUD will appear on the display. The bass and treble wil be boosted Tovcancel, press again Muting the Sound Quickly Mute Function Press the (1) button. + the “MUTE” indication flashes. The sound is muta! at once ‘Torestore the previous volume level, press This function wil be ako canceled when: tie a) oF OFF ators pred suonung sauiguondesay o1pey BMuting the Beep Tone ress the (E35) button while pressing aati ‘To reactivate the beep tone, press these buttons Maintenance Fuse Replacement When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the fs. I the fase Blows check the power ‘connection and replace the fuse the fase bows again alter replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a cas, consult {your nearest Sony dealer Ee 7 Fuse (158) ‘Warnir ™ Newer ute 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 funetion properly ithe connectors between the unitand te font pane are not clean In order to prevent this, ‘pen the font panel by pressing the RELEASE bouton, then detach it and clean the connectors witha cotton swab which was dipped in Alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged Main unit ck ofthe font panelDismounting the Unit E Release key (upped) |B & | @ Notes on Using the Optional Rotary Commander RM-X2S “This unit can be operated with the optional the rotary commander (RM X25) The Rotary Commander Labels Four buton name labels are supplied with the rotary commander, Atach tha abel which matches the functions ofthe master unit and the installation positon of the rotary commander. It you connect this unit attach the abel which bas "DSPL” ont ‘Atach the appropriate label forthe installation postion ofthe rotary commander, Turning the Rotary Commander ON/OFF When the POWER SELECT switch (located on te bottom ofthe unit) on this units set tothe @ postion, ths unit cannot be operated with ‘hecommander unless one ofthe operational buttons is pressed ora cassette is inserted fo paiva tis un suonung 01n0, 4B ait| Location of Controls Refer tothe pages in @ for details. Loud dioudness) button © ] During radio reception: Preset number buttons © During tape playback: INTRO button @ (Ee rePear button @ (Fe) ox (Dotty 8 nA) button © A) mtr (cassette type select) button @ 2 ata ctutomaictunee ‘Acivation) button @ BLSKIP button @ {3 BrM (Best Tuning Memory) button © [) DSPL (display mode changeltime set) : button © B) 4 (eject) button @@ G] SeeK/ams button O@ [7] PRESET button ©@OO [8] MONO button @ [5] MUTE button © [ID RELEASE (front pane! release) button oo 12 {SEL (control mode selec) button OD {2 Reset button (located on the front side ofthe unit hidden by the front panel) © Pres this button when you use is unit forthe fist time, when you have changed theca battery, or wher the butons ofthis unit donot fanction propery 1 FE) SS) (votumerbassitrebles balance/foder control) buttons OO [Id POWER SELECT switch Vocated on the bottom ofthe unit See "POWER SELECT Switch” inthe Installation connections mantal. [85 Display window [BE FM (radio on/band select) button ©@O [if AM (adi onsband select) button a0 (ig TAPE (playback/transport direction change) button © [9 OFF button @@@ [2H LCL local seek adjust) button @ny Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 7 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 Wo nd 08% (WRMS) Frequency response 30-1000 He Sign 0 = ‘Gossate type Baty se Tuner section fm Aateobstcninal Exel ten connect Infemediate frequency 107 Miz Unsbleseaty 138 Ssetry Pada soos Spulionese mio Gute {05% (eo) 03% 00) Seperation Seabattitie Freeney reponse 30-15 080 Caprse rato la AM “Tuning range 90-7104 Antenna terminal Eternal enna connector Intermiate requency 804i Senay zw Power amplifier section Outputs Speers Spesterimpedance _ 4-Schies Minimum power output 25 We at hms) General Ouputiend Power antenna eelay coil and/Power Srpter contd ead ‘usaf dba 1 He BV bce batery (eogatve ground ‘Appeon 188% 583176 mm Osea rxtiny Genie Approx 1253155 ma Oped fener) (wrnrd) Mass Approx 124g 21.1008) Supplied accesories Part fer instalation and connections (05 ron panel ase) Mounting dimension Optonalacencrin — REApincnd RCA (tm, RCSA 2m, ROA Sm) COptonsleguipment Rotary Commander RMS Doig an ptr caged 1314 Troubleshooting Guide ‘The following checklist will sss nthe correction of most problems which you may encounter with Bore going through the checklist below, refer tothe connection and operating procedures General Wo sound indications do not appear in the display window. Tape playback Problem Playback sound is distorted, ‘The AMS does not operate corredty Radio reception Problem Preset tuning is not possible ‘Automatic tuning isnot posible, ‘The “ST indication flashes. Causeisolution ~ Adjust he volume withthe >) baton {Sot the fader contol to the cenit aston for 2peaker ‘stems Remove te Font panel and dean fhe connectors See “Cleaning the Connector” of "Maintenance for deal CauseiSolution Contamination ofthe ape head > Clean the hed {There i noe the space between racks {Alban space i too short (ess than four ssconds) + [35 on the SEEK/AMS button is pressed immediately before {hetollwing track. + Gi] onthe SEEK/AMS button is pressed immoditely after thetrack tars ‘+ Along pause, a passage of low frequencies or very low sound levels treated a. Bank pace, CauselSolution ‘Memorize the comrec froquency. {The bmadeae is too weak ‘The broadcast is too weak. — Use manual sing, FTunein prey Thebeodde io weak + Press the (28) button to enter the MONO mode,