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... stations 8 Receiving the memorized stations 8 RDS (XR-5890R/5880R only) Overview of controls 3 Getting Started Resetting the unit 4 Detaching the front panel 4 Setting the clock 5 Cassette Player Listening to traffic announcements 12 Presetting the RDS stations with the AF and TA data 12 Locating a station by programme type .......... 13 Setting the clock automatically 14 Other Functions Labelling the rotary commander 15 Using the rotary commander 15 Adjusting the sound...
... stations 8 Receiving the memorized stations 8 RDS (XR-5890R/5880R only) Overview of controls 3 Getting Started Resetting the unit 4 Detaching the front panel 4 Setting the clock 5 Cassette Player Listening to traffic announcements 12 Presetting the RDS stations with the AF and TA data 12 Locating a station by programme type .......... 13 Setting the clock automatically 14 Other Functions Labelling the rotary commander 15 Using the rotary commander 15 Adjusting the sound...
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...seek/Automatic Music Sensor/manual search) control 6, 8, 11, 14 2 MODE (*) button During tape playback: Playback direction change 6 During radio reception: BAND select 7, 8 3 SOURCE (TAPE/TUNER) button 6, 7, 8, 12 4 Dial (volume/bass/treble/left-right/rearfront control) 5, 17 5 SOUND button 17 6 Display window 7 DSPL (display mode change) button 6, 9, 10 8 6 (eject) button 6 9 PTY button* RDS Programme 14 !º PRST button During radio reception: Preset stations select 8 !¡ AF/TA button* 10, 11, 12, 13 !™ RELEASE (front panel release) button 4, 20 !£ Reset button (located on...
...seek/Automatic Music Sensor/manual search) control 6, 8, 11, 14 2 MODE (*) button During tape playback: Playback direction change 6 During radio reception: BAND select 7, 8 3 SOURCE (TAPE/TUNER) button 6, 7, 8, 12 4 Dial (volume/bass/treble/left-right/rearfront control) 5, 17 5 SOUND button 17 6 Display window 7 DSPL (display mode change) button 6, 9, 10 8 6 (eject) button 6 9 PTY button* RDS Programme 14 !º PRST button During radio reception: Preset stations select 8 !¡ AF/TA button* 10, 11, 12, 13 !™ RELEASE (front panel release) button 4, 20 !£ Reset button (located on...
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...position until it in temperature. Caution alarm If you turn off towards you , use the supplied front panel case. 4 Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for a few seconds (only when the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is set to the A position). (RELEASE) Notes •...a humid place. Never leave it on the display window of the front panel. • Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight or heat sources such as a ballpoint pen. Getting Started Attaching the front panel Attach part a of the front panel to part b of the unit as illustrated and push the...
...position until it in temperature. Caution alarm If you turn off towards you , use the supplied front panel case. 4 Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for a few seconds (only when the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is set to the A position). (RELEASE) Notes •...a humid place. Never leave it on the display window of the front panel. • Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight or heat sources such as a ballpoint pen. Getting Started Attaching the front panel Attach part a of the front panel to part b of the unit as illustrated and push the...
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The hour indication flashes. 2 Set the hour. Note If the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is complete, the display returns to go forward 2 Press (SHIFT). Setting the clock The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication. to go backward to normal playback mode. Example: To set the clock. 3 Press (4) (n). to go backward to 10:08 1 Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP...
The hour indication flashes. 2 Set the hour. Note If the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is complete, the display returns to go forward 2 Press (SHIFT). Setting the clock The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication. to go backward to normal playback mode. Example: To set the clock. 3 Press (4) (n). to go backward to 10:08 1 Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP...
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... can be turned off. (See "Changing the sound and display settings" on page 17). 6 AF/TA function (XR-5890R/5880R) After you select the desired item, the display will automatically change the tape's playback direction, press (MODE) (*). The side facing down and release for each track you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows: z Tape playback z Clock Frequency*Z * While either of low volume or quiet sections. To locate succeeding...
... can be turned off. (See "Changing the sound and display settings" on page 17). 6 AF/TA function (XR-5890R/5880R) After you select the desired item, the display will automatically change the tape's playback direction, press (MODE) (*). The side facing down and release for each track you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows: z Tape playback z Clock Frequency*Z * While either of low volume or quiet sections. To locate succeeding...
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... (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. Radio Memorizing stations automatically - You can store up to select the band. Caution When tuning in the display. 2 Press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until "B.T.M" appears. 4 Press (4) (n). Notes • The unit does not store stations with the strongest signals and memorizes them in the order of their frequencies. Each time you press (SOURCE), the source changes as follows: TUNER ˜ TAPE 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly...
... (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. Radio Memorizing stations automatically - You can store up to select the band. Caution When tuning in the display. 2 Press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until "B.T.M" appears. 4 Press (4) (n). Notes • The unit does not store stations with the strongest signals and memorizes them in the order of their frequencies. Each time you press (SOURCE), the source changes as follows: TUNER ˜ TAPE 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly...
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... the station you want to listen to receive the stations in the order they are stored in . If FM stereo reception is displayed. Monaural Mode 1 During radio reception, press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until "MONO" appears. 2 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the desired station is stored. Receiving the memorized stations 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. 3 Press the number button ((1) to select "LOCAL...
... the station you want to listen to receive the stations in the order they are stored in . If FM stereo reception is displayed. Monaural Mode 1 During radio reception, press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until "MONO" appears. 2 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the desired station is stored. Receiving the memorized stations 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. 3 Press the number button ((1) to select "LOCAL...
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Select an FM station (page 7). RDS (XR-5890R/5880R only) Overview of services. When you a variety of the RDS function Radio Data System (RDS) is not transmitting RDS data. In the Motion Display mode, all of the current station lights up in the display. Tip The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See "Changing the sound and display settings" on the country or region, not all the above...
Select an FM station (page 7). RDS (XR-5890R/5880R only) Overview of services. When you a variety of the RDS function Radio Data System (RDS) is not transmitting RDS data. In the Motion Display mode, all of the current station lights up in the display. Tip The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See "Changing the sound and display settings" on the country or region, not all the above...
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... not need to retune the station manually. The unit starts searching for an alternative station, turn the AF function off . (See "Changing the sound and display settings" on page 17). Note When there is no alternative station in a network. Alternative Frequencies (AF) The Alternative Frequencies (AF) function automatically selects and retunes the station with a stronger signal in order. By using this function, you can be turned off by one in...
... not need to retune the station manually. The unit starts searching for an alternative station, turn the AF function off . (See "Changing the sound and display settings" on page 17). Note When there is no alternative station in a network. Alternative Frequencies (AF) The Alternative Frequencies (AF) function automatically selects and retunes the station with a stronger signal in order. By using this function, you can be turned off by one in...
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... station in step 2 above. Changing the display item Each time you press (AF/TA), the item changes as follows: " TA-ON " AF TA-ON* AF-ON " AF TA-OFF " * Select this to turn off the function, do the following. 1 During radio reception, press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until "REG" appears. 2 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the desired local station is received. 11 Listening...
... station in step 2 above. Changing the display item Each time you press (AF/TA), the item changes as follows: " TA-ON " AF TA-ON* AF-ON " AF TA-OFF " * Select this to turn off the function, do the following. 1 During radio reception, press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until "REG" appears. 2 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the desired local station is received. 11 Listening...
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... are listening to the radio, the programme will be automatically adjusted to the preset level. 1 Select the desired volume level. 2 Press (AF/TA) for two seconds. Then, the unit starts searching for all traffic announcements, turn on . When a traffic announcement starts, the volume will then automatically switch to these announcements no matter which source you are listening to other stations in the same network. Receiving emergency...
... are listening to the radio, the programme will be automatically adjusted to the preset level. 1 Select the desired volume level. 2 Press (AF/TA) for two seconds. Then, the unit starts searching for all traffic announcements, turn on . When a traffic announcement starts, the volume will then automatically switch to these announcements no matter which source you are listening to other stations in the same network. Receiving emergency...
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... or off. Locating a station by programme type You can locate the station you can do so by selecting one of the programme types shown below. continue to select either "AF-ON," "TA-ON" or "AF TA-ON" (for both AF and TA functions). 3 Press the desired number button and hold until "B.T.M" flashes. 5 Press (SHIFT). Presetting the same setting for all preset stations 1 Select an FM...
... or off. Locating a station by programme type You can locate the station you can do so by selecting one of the programme types shown below. continue to select either "AF-ON," "TA-ON" or "AF TA-ON" (for both AF and TA functions). 3 Press the desired number button and hold until "B.T.M" flashes. 5 Press (SHIFT). Presetting the same setting for all preset stations 1 Select an FM...
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... selected station. 3 Press (SHIFT) to return to the normal display. To cancel the CT function Select "CT-OFF" in the above . The unit starts searching for five seconds if the unit cannot find the programme type. Notes • The CT function may not work even though an RDS station is being received. • There might be a difference between the time set...
... selected station. 3 Press (SHIFT) to return to the normal display. To cancel the CT function Select "CT-OFF" in the above . The unit starts searching for five seconds if the unit cannot find the programme type. Notes • The CT function may not work even though an RDS station is being received. • There might be a difference between the time set...
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... the following ways; • Tape : playback direction • Tuner : FM1 nFM2 nFM3 nMW nLW Tip When the POWER SELECT switch is set to position B, you press (SOURCE), the source changes as follows: TUNER ˜TAPE Pressing (MODE)changestheoperation in the illustration below. Other Functions You can turn on this unit with an optional rotary commander. By pressing buttons (the SOURCE and MODE buttons) (SOURCE) (MODE) SOUND MODE DSPL DSPL MODE SOUND Each time you can...
... the following ways; • Tape : playback direction • Tuner : FM1 nFM2 nFM3 nMW nLW Tip When the POWER SELECT switch is set to position B, you press (SOURCE), the source changes as follows: TUNER ˜TAPE Pressing (MODE)changestheoperation in the illustration below. Other Functions You can turn on this unit with an optional rotary commander. By pressing buttons (the SOURCE and MODE buttons) (SOURCE) (MODE) SOUND MODE DSPL DSPL MODE SOUND Each time you can...
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... playback while fast-winding the tape, press (MODE). •Tune in and rotating the control (the PRESET/DISC control) Press (DSPL) to : Receive the stations memorized on page 17). Tip You can reverse the operative direction. By rotating the control (the SEEK/AMS control) Press (SOUND) to adjust the volume. Other operations Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume and sound menu. Press (SOUND) for two seconds while...
... playback while fast-winding the tape, press (MODE). •Tune in and rotating the control (the PRESET/DISC control) Press (DSPL) to : Receive the stations memorized on page 17). Tip You can reverse the operative direction. By rotating the control (the SEEK/AMS control) Press (SOUND) to adjust the volume. Other operations Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume and sound menu. Press (SOUND) for two seconds while...
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... * XR-5890R/5880R only. Changing the sound and display settings The following items can be set position. - Select "NORM" to volume control.) Attenuating the sound Press (ATT) on or off . • RM (Rotary Commander) - to amber or green. • BEEP - "ATT-ON" flashes momentarily. Adjusting the sound characteristics You can store the bass and treble levels independently for each source. 1 Selecttheitemyouwanttoadjustby pressing (SOUND)repeatedly. To restore the previous volume level...
... * XR-5890R/5880R only. Changing the sound and display settings The following items can be set position. - Select "NORM" to volume control.) Attenuating the sound Press (ATT) on or off . • RM (Rotary Commander) - to amber or green. • BEEP - "ATT-ON" flashes momentarily. Adjusting the sound characteristics You can store the bass and treble levels independently for each source. 1 Selecttheitemyouwanttoadjustby pressing (SOUND)repeatedly. To restore the previous volume level...
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... D-bass function boosts the low frequency signal with the D-BASS control. "D-BASS" appears in temperature inside the car, allow the unit to the unit, check the connections first. Note If the bass sound becomes distorted, adjust the D-BASS control or volume. However, this unit or cassette tapes may become warm because of the built-in order, check the fuse. •If no power is not a sign of a two-speaker...
... D-bass function boosts the low frequency signal with the D-BASS control. "D-BASS" appears in temperature inside the car, allow the unit to the unit, check the connections first. Note If the bass sound becomes distorted, adjust the D-BASS control or volume. However, this unit or cassette tapes may become warm because of the built-in order, check the fuse. •If no power is not a sign of a two-speaker...
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... become distorted while playing the cassette. If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. Fuse (10 A) Fuse (10 A) • The sound may become entangled in the cassette deck mechanism. Cassettes longer than 90 minutes The use of cassettes longer than 90 minutes is very thin and tends to stretch easily. Before you insert the tape, use a fuse with an...
... become distorted while playing the cassette. If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. Fuse (10 A) Fuse (10 A) • The sound may become entangled in the cassette deck mechanism. Cassettes longer than 90 minutes The use of cassettes longer than 90 minutes is very thin and tends to stretch easily. Before you insert the tape, use a fuse with an...
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Specifications Cassette player section Tape track Wow and flutter Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio 4-track 2-channel stereo 0.08 % (WRMS) 30 - 18,000 Hz Cassette type TYPE II, IV* 61 dB TYPE I 58 dB * XR-5890R/4890 only Tuner section FM Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Aerial terminal External aerial connector Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Usable sensitivity 9 dBf Selectivity 75 dB at...
Specifications Cassette player section Tape track Wow and flutter Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio 4-track 2-channel stereo 0.08 % (WRMS) 30 - 18,000 Hz Cassette type TYPE II, IV* 61 dB TYPE I 58 dB * XR-5890R/4890 only Tuner section FM Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Aerial terminal External aerial connector Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Usable sensitivity 9 dBf Selectivity 75 dB at...
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...;The broadcast signal is not possible. n Use manual tuning. •Tune in the display. n Clean the head with your unit. General Problem No sound. n Set to the centre position for details. Before going through the checklist below, check the connections and operating procedures. Cause/Solution •Cancel the ATT function. •Set the fader control to MONO mode (page 8). 22 Radio reception Problem Preset tuning...
...;The broadcast signal is not possible. n Use manual tuning. •Tune in the display. n Clean the head with your unit. General Problem No sound. n Set to the centre position for details. Before going through the checklist below, check the connections and operating procedures. Cause/Solution •Cancel the ATT function. •Set the fader control to MONO mode (page 8). 22 Radio reception Problem Preset tuning...