Sony XR-CA300 Operating Guide

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Memorizing only the
desired stations
You can preset up to 18 FM stations (6 each for
FM1, 2, and 3), up to 6 MW stations, and up to
6 LW stations in the order of your choice.
1
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly, or (TUNER)
to select the tuner.
In case of tape playback, press Z to eject the
tape.
2
Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3
Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune
in the station that you want to store on
the number button.
4
Press the desired number button ((1) to
(6)) 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.
Receiving the memorized
stations
1
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly, or (TUNER)
to select the tuner.
In case of tape playback, press Z to eject the
tape.
2
Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3
Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on
which the desired station is stored.
If you cannot tune in a preset
station
— Automatic tuning/ Local Seek Mode
Automatic tuning:
Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to search
for the station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)
repeatedly until the desired station is
received.
Local Seek Mode:
If the automatic tuning stops too
frequently, press 
(SENS) repeatedly until
“LOCAL-ON” appears.
“LCL” indicator is displayed.
Only the stations with relatively strong
signals will be tuned in.
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want
to listen to, press either side of 
(SEEK/AMS) until
the desired frequency appears (manual tuning).
If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
During radio reception, press (SENS)
repeatedly until “MONO-ON” appears.
“MONO” indicator is displayed.
The sound improves, but becomes
monaural (“ST” disappears).
To return to normal mode, select “MONO-
OFF.”