Sony XR-3100R User Manual

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Playing a tape in various
modes
You can play the tape in various modes:
•REP (Repeat Play) repeats the current track.
•METAL (Metal) lets you play a metal or CrO
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tape.
•BL SKP (Blank Skip) skips blanks longer than
eight seconds.
•ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) turns on
the tuner automatically when fast-winding
the tape.
1
During playback, press (SHIFT).
“SHIFT-ON” appears in the display.
2
Press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until
the desired play mode appears.
Each time you press (3) (PLAY MODE),
the item changes as follows:
REP n METALn BL SKP n ATA
3
Press (4) (n) to select “ON.”
Play mode starts.
4
Press (SHIFT).
To return to normal playback mode, select
“OFF” in step 3 above.
Note
If the “SFT” indication appears, press 
(SHIFT) to
complete the mode setting.
Radio
Memorising stations
automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
The unit selects the stations with the strongest
signals and memorises them in the order of
their frequencies. You can store up to 6 stations
on each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, and LW).
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use
Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
1
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
Each time you press (SOURCE), the source
changes as follows:
z
 TUNER    z CD*    z MD*    z TAPE
If the corresponding optional equipment is
not connected, this item will not appear
(XR-C33R only).
2
Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
Each time you press (MODE), the band
changes as follows:
z
 FM1    z FM2    z FM3    z MW    z LW
3
Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY
MODE) repeatedly until “B.T.M” appears.
4
Press (4) (n).
The unit stores stations in the order of their
frequencies on the number buttons.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
5
Press (SHIFT).
Notes
• The unit does not store stations with weak
signals. If only a few stations can be received,
some number buttons will retain their former
setting.
• When a number is indicated in the display, the
unit starts storing stations from the one currently
displayed.