Sony CDX-R3300EE User 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.
*
FM3 tuning range is 65 to 74 MHz (at 30kHz step).
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
(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.
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
• 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 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.
station. Repeat the operation until the desired
station is received.
Local Seek Mode:
If the automatic tuning stops too
frequently, press
frequently, press
(SENS)
repeatedly
until “LOCAL-ON” appears in the
display.
display.
Only the stations with relatively strong
signals will be tuned in.
signals will be tuned in.
To cancel the local seek mode, press (SENS)
twice when receiving FM.
twice when receiving FM.
Note
When receiving AM, to cancel the local seek mode,
press
When receiving AM, to cancel the local seek mode,
press
(SENS)
(“LOCAL-OFF” appears).
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want to
listen to, press and hold
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).
If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
During radio reception, press
(SENS)
repeatedly until “MONO-ON” appears
in the display.
in the display.
The sound improves, but becomes monaural
(“ST” disappears).
(“ST” disappears).
To return to normal radio reception mode, press
(SENS) (“MONO-OFF” appears).
(SENS) (“MONO-OFF” appears).