Sony MDX-C8500X - Manual (Page 19)

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Receiving the memorized
stations
1
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
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 either side of (DISC/PRST) to receive the
stations in the order they are stored in the
memory (Preset Search Function).
If you cannot tune in a preset
station
Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to search
for the station (automatic tuning).
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)
repeatedly until the desired station is
received.
Note
If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press
(MENU), then press either side of (DISC/PRST)
repeatedly until “Local” (local seek mode) is
displayed. Then press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) to
select “Local on.” Press (ENTER).
Only the stations with relatively strong signals will
be tuned in.
Tips
• When you select the “Local on” setting,
“LCL Seek” appears while the unit is searching
for a station.
• If you know the frequency of the station you
want to listen to, press and hold either side of
(SEEK/AMS) until the desired frequency appears
(manual tuning).
If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
1
During radio reception, press (MENU),
then press either side of (DISC/PRST)
repeatedly until “Mono” appears.
2
Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) until
“Mono on“ appears.
The sound improves, but becomes
monaural (“ST” disappears).
3
Press (ENTER).
To return to normal mode, select
“Mono off” in step 2 above.
If FM stereo broadcast becomes
monaural
If interference occurs, the “IF Auto” function of
this unit will automatically avoid noise and
narrow the reception frequency. In such cases,
some FM stereo broadcasts may become
monaural. If you would like to listen to such
broadcasts in stereo, manually switch to the
“Wide” setting.
1
During radio reception, press (MENU),
then press either side of (DISC/PRST)
repeatedly until “IF Auto” appears.
2
Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) repeatedly
to select desired setting.
IF Auto y Wide
3
Press (ENTER).
Note
When you widen the frequency signal reception
setting (“Wide“ mode), some interference may
occur.