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for the customers in the USA
Warning (XR-C5200 only)
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.
Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Cassette
Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of
features as well as an optional rotary
commander.
In addition to the cassette playback and radio
operations, you can expand your system by
connecting an optional CD/MD unit*
(XR-C5200 only).
* You can connect a CD changer, an MD changer, a
CD player, or an MD player.
Table of Contents
This Unit Only
With Optional Equipment
Location of controls ............................................ 3
Getting Started
Resetting the unit ................................................ 4
Detaching the front panel .................................. 4
Setting the clock .................................................. 5
Cassette Player
Listening to a tape ............................................... 6
Playing a tape in various modes ....................... 7
Radio
Memorizing stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) .................... 7
Memorizing only the desired stations ............. 8
Receiving the memorized stations.................... 8
Other Functions
Labelling the rotary commander ...................... 9
Using the rotary commander .......................... 10
Adjusting the sound characteristics ................ 11
Attenuating the sound ...................................... 11
Changing the sound and display settings ..... 12
Boosting the bass sound
— D-bass ....................................................... 12
CD/MD Unit (XR-C5200 only)
Playing a CD or MD ......................................... 13
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play .............................................. 14
Playing tracks in random order
— Shuffle Play .............................................. 14
Additional Information
Precautions ......................................................... 15
Maintenance ....................................................... 16
Dismounting the unit ....................................... 16
Specifications ..................................................... 17
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 18