Sony CDX-MP50 User Manual

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Radio
The unit can store up to 6 stations per band 
(FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2).
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, press (SENS) 
twice.
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.