3-810-725-51 (1) FM/AM Cassette Car Stereo Operating Instructions EN 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-3500MK2 Serial No. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
EN Warning Features 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.
Notes on Cassettes Table of Contents Cassette care Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel ............ 4 Setting the Clock ...................................................... 5 • 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 of the recorded tape could occur.
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel The front panel of this unit can be detached in order to prevent the unit from being stolen. Detaching the Front Panel Before detaching the front panel, be sure to press the OFF button first. Then press the RELEASE button to open up the front panel and detach the panel by pulling it towards you as illustrated. • 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.
Setting the Clock The clock has a 12-hour digital indication. Cassette Player Operation For example, setting it to 10:08 1 2 Display the time. DSPL (Press the button during unit operation.) Press the seconds. DSPL button for more than two Listening to Tape Playback After inserting the cassette, playback will start automatically. The hour digit(s) blinks. Set the hour digits. – + SEL To change the tape direction, press both the 0 and the ) buttons at the same time.
Fast-winding the Tape Direction indicator* To advance Radio Reception To rewind Searching for Stations Automatically ( — Automatic Tuning 9 1 A.MEM To resume playback, press the other fastwinding button partially until the locked button is released. * The 9 or ( indicator will flash while fast-winding the tape. Select the desired band. TUNER 2 Press either side of the SEEK/MANU button momentarily to search for the next station (automatic tuning).
Tuning in by Adjusting the Frequency — Manual Tuning Memorizing Only the Desired Stations 1 1 Select the desired band. Select the desired band. A.MEM TUNER 2 A.MEM Press and hold either side of the SEEK/ MANU button. Release the button when the desired station is received. – TUNER FM1 n FM2 n FM3 n AM1 n AM2 n FM1 SEEK/MANU + – SEEK/MANU For lower frequencies 2 Tune in the station which you wish to store on the preset number button.
Other Functions Adjusting the Sound Characteristics 1 Maintenance Fuse Replacement When replacing the fuse, 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. Select the item you want to adjust by pressing the SEL button repeatedly.
Dismounting the Unit 1 Release key (supplied) 2 EN 3 Other Functions 4 9 Actual total number: Sony XR-3500MK2 (E) 3-810-725-51 (1)
Button Locations DSPL ATA 1 LOUD 2 3 4 5 6 A.MEM RELEASE – SEL + – SEEK/MANU + TUNER SENS OFF Refer to the pages in r for details.
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 Tape track Wow and flutter Frequency response Signal-to- noise ratio 4-track 2-channel stereo 0.
Troubleshooting Guide The following checklist will assist 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 Cause/Solution No sound • Adjust the volume with the + button. • Set the fader control to the center position for 2-speaker systems. Indications do not appear in the Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning the Connectors” for details.