Radio; Storing Stations Automatically; Best Tuning Memory (Btm); Receiving The Stored Stations - Sony CDX-MP80 Operating Instructions Manual

Radio

The unit can store up to 6 stations per band
(FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, and LW).
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 rotate the
./> control dial until "BTM"
appears.
4
Press the ./> control dial.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Notes
• If only a few stations can be received due to weak
signals, some stored numbers will retain their former
settings.
• When a number is indicated in the display, the unit
starts storing stations from the one currently
displayed.
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./> control
dial

Receiving the stored stations

1
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
the radio.
2
Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3
Rotate the ./> control dial until
you find the desired station.
Tip
Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on the card
remote commander to select the stored station
directly.
If preset tuning does not work
Press the –m or M+ button 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 (see "Changing the sound and display
settings" on page 24).
• If you know the frequency of the station you want to
listen to, press and hold the –m or M+ button to
locate the approximate frequency, then press the
–m or M+ button repeatedly to fine adjust to the
desired frequency (manual tuning).
If FM stereo reception is poor
Select monaural reception mode
(see "Changing the sound and display
settings" on page 24).
The sound improves, but becomes monaural
("ST" disappears).
Tip
If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to off
(page 25).
./> control
dial