Sony CDX-CA720X Manual
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Radio
The unit can store up to 6 stations per band
(FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2).
(FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2).
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
Storing stations
automatically
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.
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
(MENU)
, then press either side
of
(DISC/PRESET)
repeatedly until
“BTM” appears.
4
Press
(ENTER)
.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Notes
• If only a few stations can be received due to weak
• If only a few stations can be received due to weak
signals, some number buttons will retain their former
settings.
settings.
• When a number is indicated in the display, the unit
starts storing stations from the one currently
displayed.
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 the card remote commander on
which the desired station is stored.
which the desired station is stored.
Tip
Press either side of
Press either side of
(DISC/PRESET)
to receive the
stations in the order they are stored in the memory
(Preset Search function).
(Preset Search function).
If preset tuning does not work
Press either side of
(SEEK)
to search
for the station (automatic tuning).
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat until the desired station is
received.
station. Repeat until the desired station is
received.
Tips
• If automatic tuning stops too frequently, turn on the
• If automatic tuning stops too frequently, turn on the
Local Seek to limit seek to stations with stronger
signals (see “Changing the sound and display
settings” on page 18).
signals (see “Changing the sound and display
settings” on page 18).
• If you know the frequency of the station you want to
listen to, press and hold either side of
(SEEK)
to
locate the approximate frequency, then press
(SEEK)
repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired
frequency (manual tuning).
If FM stereo reception is poor
Select monaural reception mode
(see “Changing the sound and display
settings” on page 18).
The sound improves, but becomes monaural
(“ST” disappears).
settings” on page 18).
The sound improves, but becomes monaural
(“ST” disappears).
Note
If interference occurs, this unit will automatically
narrow the reception frequency to eliminate noise (IF
AUTO function). In such cases, some FM stereo
broadcasts may become monaural while in the stereo
reception mode.
If interference occurs, this unit will automatically
narrow the reception frequency to eliminate noise (IF
AUTO function). In such cases, some FM stereo
broadcasts may become monaural while in the stereo
reception mode.
Tips
• To always hear FM stereo broadcasts in stereo, you
• To always hear FM stereo broadcasts in stereo, you
can change the IF AUTO setting and widen the
frequency signal reception (see “Changing the
sound and display settings” on page 18). Note that
some interference may occur in this setting.
frequency signal reception (see “Changing the
sound and display settings” on page 18). Note that
some interference may occur in this setting.
• If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to
OFF (page 19).