Radio; Storing Stations Automatically; Best Tuning Memory (Btm); Receiving The Stored Stations - Sony CDX-F7705X Operating Instructions (English, Español, Français) Operating Instructions Manual

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 (MENU), then press M or m
repeatedly until "BTM" appears.
4
Press (ENTER).
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.
Tip
Press M or m to receive the stations in the order they
are stored in the memory (Preset Search function).
If preset tuning does not work
Press < or , to search for the
station (automatic tuning).
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat until the desired station is
received.
Tips
• If automatic tuning stops too frequently, turn on the
Local Seek to limit seek to stations with stronger
signals. For details, see "Changing the sound and
display settings" on page 22.
• If you know the frequency of the station you want to
listen to, press and hold < or , to locate the
approximate frequency, then press < or ,
repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency
(manual tuning).
If FM stereo reception is poor
Select monaural reception mode
For details, see "Changing the sound and
display settings" on page 22.
The sound improves, but becomes monaural
("ST" disappears).
Note
If interference occurs, this unit will automatically
narrow the reception frequency to eliminate noise (IF
Auto function). In such cases, some FM stereo
broadcasts may become monaural while in the stereo
reception mode.
Tips
• To always hear FM stereo broadcasts in stereo, you
can change the IF Auto setting and widen the
frequency signal reception. For details, see
"Changing the sound and display settings" on
page 22. Note that some interference may occur in
this setting.
• If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to
"OFF" (page 24).
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