Mercedes-Benz 380 SL Owner's Manual page 39

Showing the "old" setting first
allows for reconsideration of the
decision to store. If it is desirable to
leave the "old" frequency in
memory rather than exchanging it
with the " new" one, quickly release
the button. The "old" frequency will
remain in memory.
Any AM station can be stored
similarly on any button marked
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through
Stereo reception
The stereo indicator symbol
lights up if a stereo program is
received.
The radio is equipped with an
automatic stereo/mono switch that
electronically switches to mono for
clear reception if a weak signal is
received. A special circuit provides
for a smooth change-over rather
than a hard sudden switching,
thereby reducing noise and
nterference.
The stereo indicator will remain lit
sven if the receiver has changed to
he mono mode and will turn off at
m antenna signal considered
nsufficient to provide acceptable
eception quality.
Tape Cassette playback
It is recommended to use only
good quality cassettes with a
playback time of not more than 60
to 90 minutes (C 60) or (C 90).
To start playback, insert a cassette
through the cassette door. Push
the cassette in until it is locked in
its playing position.
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When the end of one playing side
is reached, the unit switches
automatically to reverse for playing
the second track.
Manual reverse can be activated by
depressing the cassette track
switch button
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indicators show the track of the
cassette the unit is playing back.
To stop playback, press the eject
button . The unit will auto­
matically eject the cassette and
switch to radio reception.
For fast tape rewind press the fast
rewind button m a a < i . The button
will lock into position until the end
of the tape is reached or until the
eject » j or fast forward l» i- M il
button is activated.
Accordingly, for fast forward
transport of the tape, press the fast
forward button
When the radio is turned off by
pressing the "OFF" side of the
ignition key off, the cassette will
automatically be ejected.
Care and maintenance
To avoid a deterioration of the tone
quality, occasionally clean the tape
head with the special cleaner
supplied in your glove com part­
ment or available through your
dealer.
. The built-in
To set clock
Turn ignition key to position " 1" or
»2»
Briefly press recessed time set
button
ballpoint pen.
Enter the time at which you want to
start the clock by sequentially
pressing four of the top row push
EG
buttons
entered will be displayed.
Radio
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switch or by turning the
by using a pencil or
EQ
through • The time
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