Sony XR-CA440X User Manual

Getting Started

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time or
after replacing the car battery, you must reset the
unit.
Remove the front panel and press the RESET
button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint
pen.

Note
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting
and some stored contents.

Detaching the front panel

You can detach the front panel of this unit to
protect the unit from being stolen.

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position without removing the front panel, the
caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.
If you connect an optional amplifier and do not
use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be
deactivated.

Press

(OFF)*

Tape playback or radio reception stops (the
key illumination and display remain on).

If your car has no ACC position on the ignition
switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing

(OFF)

for 2 seconds to avoid car battery drain.

Press

(RELEASE)

, then slide the front

panel a little to the left, and pull it off
towards you.

Notes
• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it from

the unit.

• If you detach the panel while the unit is still turned

on, the power will turn off automatically to prevent
the speakers from being damaged.

• When carrying the front panel with you, use the

supplied front panel case.

RESET button

(OFF)

(RELEASE)