Sony CDX-CA680X User Manual

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Radio
The unit can store up to 6 stations per band 
(FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, and LW).
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best 
Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
Storing stations 
automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
The unit selects the stations with the strongest 
signals within the selected band, and stores them 
in the order of their frequency.
1
Press 
(SOURCE)
 repeatedly to select 
the radio.
2
Press 
(MODE)
 repeatedly to select the 
band.
3
Press 
(SENS)
 (BTM) for 2 seconds.  
The unit stores stations in the order of their 
frequencies on the number buttons. 
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Notes
• If only a few stations can be received due to weak 
signals, some number buttons will retain their former 
settings.
• When a number is indicated in the display, the unit 
starts storing stations from the one currently 
displayed.
Receiving the stored stations
1
Press 
(SOURCE)
 repeatedly to select 
the radio.
2
Press 
(MODE)
 repeatedly to select the 
band.
3
Press the number button (
(1)
 to 
(6)
on which the desired station is stored.
If preset tuning does not work
— Automatic tuning/Local Seek Mode
Automatic tuning:
Press  
(SEEK)
 (+) or 
(SEEK)
 (–) to 
search for the station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a 
station. Repeat the operation until the desired 
station is received.
Local Seek Mode:
If the automatic tuning stops too 
frequently, press 
(SENS)
 (BTM) 
repeatedly until “LOCAL-ON” appears.
Only the stations with relatively strong 
signals will be tuned in.
To cancel the local seek mode, select “LOCAL-
OFF.”
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want to 
listen to, press and hold 
(SEEK)
 (+) or 
(SEEK)
 (–) to 
locate the approximate frequency, then press 
 
(SEEK)
 (+) or 
(SEEK)
 (–)  repeatedly to fine adjust to 
the desired frequency (manual tuning).
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“LCL” indicator is displayed