Sony CDX-R3000 User Manual

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If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
During radio reception, press 
(SENS)
 
(BTM) repeatedly until “MONO-ON” 
appears in the display.
The sound improves, but becomes monaural 
(“ST” disappears).
To return to normal radio reception mode, press 
(SENS) (BTM) (“MONO-OFF” appears).
Storing only the desired 
stations
You can manually preset the desired stations on 
any chosen number button.
1
Press 
(SOURCE)
 repeatedly to select 
the radio.
2
Press 
(MODE)
 repeatedly to select the 
band.
3
Press 
(SEEK)
 (+) or 
(SEEK)
 (–) to tune 
in the station that you want to store.
4
Press the desired number button (
(1)
 
to 
(6)
) for 2 seconds until “MEM” 
appears.
The number button indication appears in the 
display.
Note
If you try to store another station on the same number 
button, the previously stored station will be erased.
RDS
Overview of RDS
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) 
service send inaudible digital information along 
with the regular radio programme signal. For 
example, one of the following will be displayed 
upon receiving a station with RDS capability.
RDS services
RDS data offers you other conveniences, such as:
Automatic retuning
 of a programme, helpful 
during long-distance drives. — AF 
• Receiving 
traffic announcements
, even 
when enjoying another programme/source. 
— TA 
• Selecting stations by the 
type of programme
— PTY 
• Automatic 
clock time
 setting. — CT 
Notes
• Depending on the country/region, not all of the RDS 
functions are available.
• RDS will not work properly if the signal strength is 
too weak or if the station you are tuned to is not 
transmitting RDS data.
To
Press
Switch Clock/
Station name
(DSPL)
Displayable items
• Radio band
• Function
Displayable items
• Station name (frequency)
• Clock
• RDS  data