Actual total number:
Sony XR-6859RDS (E) 3-858-436-11 (1)
1996 by Sony Corporation
3-858-436-11 (1)
Operating Instructions
XR-6859RDS
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FM
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Cassette CarStereo
Страница 1: ...Actual total number Sony XR 6859RDS E 3 858 436 11 1 1996 by Sony Corporation 3 858 436 11 1 Operating Instructions XR 6859RDS EN FM MW LW Cassette Car Stereo ...
Страница 2: ... purchasing the Sony Cassette Car Stereo This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features by using a rotary remote In addition to the tape playback and the radio operations you can expand your system by connecting an optional CD changer This unit also incorporates a security system ...
Страница 3: ... 8 Re tuning the same programme automatically Alternative Frequencies AF 8 Listening to traffic announcements 9 Presetting the RDS stations with the AF and TA data 10 Locating a station by programme type 10 Setting the clock automatically 11 Other Functions Using the rotary remote 11 Adjusting the sound characteristics 12 Muting the sound 12 Changing the sound settings 12 With Optional Equipment C...
Страница 4: ...B Attaching the front panel Attach part A of the front panel to part B of the unit as illustrated and push until it clicks Notes Make sure that the front panel is the right way up when attaching it to the unit as it cannot be attached upside 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 y...
Страница 5: ...REV To Stop playback Eject the cassette Fast forward Rewind DISC PRESET FF REW 100 The hour digit blinks 1000 1000 The minute digit blinks to go back to go forward 1008 The clock activates Cassette Player Listening to the tape Insert the cassette Playback will start automatically If the cassette is already inserted press TAPE to start playback The side facing up is being played The side facing dow...
Страница 6: ... either side of SEEK AMS momentarily Note The AMS function may not work when the blanks between tracks are shorter than four seconds there are noises there are long sections of low volume or quiet sections Changing the displayed items Each time you press DSPL momentarilly during tape playback the displayed item changes as follows z Tape playback z Clock z Frequency While the ATA function is activa...
Страница 7: ... Press TUNER repeatedly and select the band 2 Press SEEK AMS to search for the station which you wish to store on the preset number button 3 Press the desired preset number button 1 to 6 for three seconds The number of the pressed preset number button appears on the display Receiving the memorised stations 1 Press TUNER repeatedly and select the band 2 Press the preset number button 1 to 6 momenta...
Страница 8: ... Programme Identification data of the memorised station Press SEEK AMS while the station service name is flashing for about eight seconds so the unit starts searching for a station with the same PI data but with another frequency PI SEEK lights up and no sound is heard If the unit still cannot find an alternative station NO PI lights up and the unit goes back to the original preset station BBC 1 F...
Страница 9: ...if you set AF or TA to on The unit will then automatically switch to these announcements no matter what you are listening to at the time Listening to a regional programme The REG regional on function of this unit lets you stay tuned to a regional programme without being switched to another regional station Note that you must turn the AF function on The unit is factory preset to REG but if you want...
Страница 10: ...AF or TA function every time you tune in the preset station You can select different setting AF TA or both for individual preset stations or the same setting for all preset stations Presetting the same setting for all preset stations 1 Select an FM band 2 Press AF TA repeatedly and select either AF TA or AF TA for both AF and TA functions Note that turning the AF TA function off stores RDS station...
Страница 11: ...n a disc Rotate and hold the control to locate the specific point in a track then release it to start playback Tune in the stations automatically Rotate and hold the control to tune in the specific station 3 Press either side of SEEK AMS The unit starts searching for a station broadcasting the selected programme type When the unit finds the programme the programme type appears again for five secon...
Страница 12: ...n you can reverse the operative direction of the controls To increase To decrease Press SEL two seconds while pushing the VOL control Tip You can control the operative direction of controls with the unit Adjusting the sound characteristics 1 Select the item you want to adjust by pressing SEL repeatedly VOL volume n BAS bass n TRE treble n BAL balance n FAD fader 2 Adjust the selected item by press...
Страница 13: ...her side of PRESET DISC Scanning the tracks Intro scan The first 10 seconds of all the tracks on the currently selected disc are played in order After the first disc is over the next disc is played Press 1 during playback INTRO appears on the display When you find the desired track press again The unit returns to the normal CD playback mode Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat play To repeat a track P...
Страница 14: ...k the connections first If everything is in order check the fuse If no sound comes from the speakers of 2 speaker systems set the fader control to the centre position If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual please consult your nearest VAG dealer Notes on Cassettes Cassette care Do not touch the tape surface of a cassette as any dirt or dust wi...
Страница 15: ...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 RELEASE then detach it and clean with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol Do not apply too much force Otherwise the connector may get damaged Main unit Back of the front panel CD Changer Additional Information ...
Страница 16: ...button 4 15 SEL control mode select button 5 9 11 12 Reset button located on the front side of the unit hidden by the front panel Press this button when you use this unit for the first time when you have changed the car battery or when the buttons of this unit do not function properly volume bass treble balance fader control buttons 5 12 Display window Caution alarm switch located on the bottom of...
Страница 17: ...erial terminal External aerial connector Intermediate frequency 10 71 MHz 450 kHz Sensitivity MW 30 µV LW 50 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 Tone controls Bass 8 dB at 100 Hz Treble 8 dB at 10 kHz Power requirements 12 V DC car battery negative ground Dimensions Approx 188 58 177 mm w h...
Страница 18: ...ur seconds on SEEK AMS is pressed immediately before the following track on SEEK AMS is pressed immediately after the track starts A long pause or a passage of low frequencies or very low sound level is treated as a blank space Problem Playback sound is distorted The AMS does not operate correctly Radio reception Problem Preset tuning is not possible Automatic tuning is not possible The ST indicat...
Страница 19: ...dirty The disc is inserted upside down The CD changer cannot be operated because of some problem The ambient temperature is more than 50 C Solution Insert a disc magazine with discs into the CD changer Take out the magazine and insert the discs Clean the disc Insert the disc correctly Press the reset button on the unit If the front panel is fixed to the unit consult your nearest VAG dealer Wait un...
Страница 20: ...le 12 Index A Alternative Frequencies AF 8 Automatic Music Sensor AMS 6 13 Automatic tuning 7 Automatic Tuner Activation ATA 6 B Balance 12 Bass 12 Best Tuning Memory BTM 7 Blank skip 6 C Caution alarm 4 CD playback 13 Clock 5 D E Display 6 7 8 13 14 F G H Fader 12 Fast forward 5 Front panel 4 I J K Intro scan 6 13 L Local seek mode LCL 7 Loudness 12 M N O Manual search 13 Manual tuning 7 Mute 12 ...