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Actual total number

Sony XR-3304(

E

,Ar)

3-858-021-

22 

(1)

2

EN

Features

General

Detachable-front panel

 enables you to take

the front panel away with you when you
leave your car (page 4).

Caution alarm

 is activated if you turn off the

ignition key without removing the front
panel from the unit.

Built-in power amplifier (max. output:
20 W 

×

 4 ch)

 enables you to enjoy a

4-speaker system.

Digital 12-hour clock

 provided (page 5).

Tuner section

Up to 30 stations can be preset: 12 stations on
FM, 6 stations on MW and 12 stations on SW.

Automatic Memory function

 stores a total

of 30 stations in memory quickly and easily
(page 7).

Precautions

 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.

 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.

 If no power is being supplied to the unit,

check the connections first. If everything is in
order, check the fuse.

 If no sound comes from the speakers of a

2-speaker system, set the fader control to the
center position.

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.

Reset button

Summary of Contents for XR-3304

Page 1: ...ny XR 3304 E Ar 3 858 021 22 1 1996 by Sony Corporation 3 858 021 22 1 Operating Instructions EN FM MW SW Cassette Car Stereo XR 3304 XR 3309 For installation and connections see the supplied installation connections manual ...

Page 2: ...e 7 Precautions 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 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 If no power is being supplied to the unit check the connections first ...

Page 3: ...rasure or distortion of the recorded tape could occur Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight extremely cold temperatures or moisture 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 Long use of cassette tapes contaminates the tape head causing poor soun...

Page 4: ...ide 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 window of the front panel Before removing the front panel be sure to turn the power off However if you p...

Page 5: ...ck The clock has a 12 hour digital indication For example setting it to 10 08 1 Press the FM A MEM or MW SW button to turn on the unit 2 Display the time Press the DSPL button during unit operation 3 Press the DSPL button for more than two seconds Set the hour digits 4 Press the SEL button momentarily Set the minute digits 5 Press the DSPL button momentarily Note The clock cannot be set unless the...

Page 6: ...ved When an FM stereo program with sufficient signal strength is tuned in To keep the automatic tuning from stopping on stations too frequently local seek mode press the SENS LOUD 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 To resume playback press the oth...

Page 7: ...nd 2 Tune in the station which you wish to store on the preset number button 3 Press and hold the desired preset number button 1 to 6 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 SW I and SW II can be stored on the preset number buttons in the order of your choice Therefore 12 stations can be memorized on FM...

Page 8: ... again 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 Warning Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with...

Page 9: ...Actual total number Sony XR 3304 E Ar 3 858 021 22 1 9 EN Other Functions Dismounting the Unit XR 3304 only 1 2 3 4 Release key supplied ...

Page 10: ... display mode change time set button 5 4 6 eject button 5 5 SEEK MANU button 67 6 0 fast winding DIR tape transport direction change buttons 56 7 RELEASE front panel release button 48 8 bass treble balance fader control volume buttons 58 9 SENS LOUD sensitivity adjust loudness button 68 º During radio reception Preset number buttons 7 FM A MEM radio on band select automatic memory button 567 MW SW...

Page 11: ...II 9 500 18 135 MHz except for 10 140 11 575 MHz Antenna terminal External antenna connector Intermediate frequency 450 kHz 10 71MHz Sensitivity 35 µV Power amplifier section Outputs Speaker outputs sure seal connectors Speaker impedance 4 8 ohms Maximum power output 20 W 4 at 4 ohms General Output lead Power antenna relay control lead Power amplifier control lead Tone controls Bass 8 dB at 100 Hz...

Page 12: ...front panel and clean the connectors See Cleaning the Connectors of Maintenance for details Problem No sound Indications do not appear on the display Tape playback Problem Playback sound is distorted Cause Solution Contamination of the tape head n Clean the head Radio reception Problem Preset tuning is not possible Automatic tuning is not possible The ST indication flashes Cause Solution Memorize ...

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