Sony CDX-DAB500U User Manual
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FM/MW/LW
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use
Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an
accident.
When tuning in stations while driving, use
Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an
accident.
Storing automatically — BTM
1
Press
repeatedly until
“TUNER” appears.
To change the band, press
To change the band, press
repeatedly. You can select from FM1,
FM2, FM3, MW or LW.
FM2, FM3, MW or LW.
2
Press
, rotate the control dial
until “GENERAL” appears, then press
it.
it.
3
Rotate the control dial until “BTM”
appears, then press it.
The unit stores stations in order of
frequency on the number buttons.
appears, then press it.
The unit stores stations in order of
frequency on the number buttons.
Storing manually
1
While receiving the station that you
want to store, press and hold a number
button (
want to store, press and hold a number
button (
to ) until “MEM”
appears.
Receiving the stored stations
1
Select the band, then press a number
button (
button (
to ).
Tuning automatically
1
Select the band, then press
+/–
to search for the station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat this procedure until the
desired station is received.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat this procedure until the
desired station is received.
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want
to listen to, press and hold
to listen to, press and hold
+/– to locate
the approximate frequency, then press
+/– repeatedly to fine adjust to the
desired frequency (manual tuning).
+/– repeatedly to fine adjust to the
desired frequency (manual tuning).
RDS
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information
along with the regular radio program signal.
service send inaudible digital information
along with the regular radio program signal.
Notes
• Depending on the country/region, not all RDS
functions may be available.
• RDS will not work if the signal strength is too
weak, or if the station you are tuned to is not
transmitting RDS data.
transmitting RDS data.
Changing display items
Press
Press
.
Setting AF (Alternative
Frequencies) and TA (Traffic
Announcement)
Frequencies) and TA (Traffic
Announcement)
AF continuously retunes the station to the
strongest signal in a network, and TA
provides current traffic information or
traffic programs (TP) if received.
strongest signal in a network, and TA
provides current traffic information or
traffic programs (TP) if received.
1
Press
repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
Select
To
AF-ON
activate AF and deactivate
TA.
TA.
TA-ON
activate TA and deactivate
AF.
AF.
AF/TA-ON
activate both AF and TA.
AF/TA-OFF
deactivate both AF and TA.