Sony MDX-C8500R: инструкция

3-045-187-12 (1)

FM/MW/LW Compact Disc

Player

CDX-C8000RX CDX-C8000R

FM/MW/LW MiniDisc

Player

MDX-C8500R

GB

Operating Instructions

ES

Manual de instrucciones

SE

Bruksanvisning

PT

Manual de instruções

RU

Инструкция по эксплуатации

For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections

manual.

Para obtener información sobre la instalación y las conexiones, consulte el manual

de instalación/conexiones suministrado.

Vi hänvisar till det medföljande häftet angående montering/anslutningar.

Para a instalação e as ligações, consulte o manual de instalação/ligações

fornecido.

Перед установкой и подсоединениями прочитайте прилагаемую инструкцию

по установке и подсоединению.

 2000 Sony Corporation

• If your car was parked in direct sunlight

resulting in a considerable rise in

Welcome !

temperature inside the car, allow the unit to

cool off before operating it.

Thank you for purchasing the Compact Disc

• If no power is being supplied to the unit,

Player/MiniDisc Player. This unit lets you

check the connections first. If everything is in

enjoy a variety of features using the following

order, check the fuse.

controller accessories:

• If no sound comes from the speakers of the

Optional accessories

two-speaker system, set the fader control to

Card remote commander RM-X91

the centre position.

Rotary commander RM-X4S

•If your car is equipped with a power aerial, it

will extend automatically while the unit is

In addition to the CD/MD playback and radio

operating.

operations, you can expand your system by

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connecting an optional CD/MD unit*

.

If you have any questions or problems

When you operate this unit or a connected

concerning your unit that are not covered in

optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function,

this manual, please consult your nearest Sony

the CD TEXT information will appear in the

dealer.

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display when you playback a CD TEXT disc*

.

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Moisture condensation

*

You can connect an MD changer, a CD changer,

an MD player, or a CD player.

On a rainy day or in a very damp area,

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*

A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes

moisture may condense on the lenses inside

information such as the disc name, artist name

the CD/MD player. Should this occur, the unit

and track names.

will not operate properly. In this case, remove

This information is recorded on the disc.

the disc and wait for about an hour until the

moisture has evaporated.

You can change the display language to

English, Spanish, Portuguese, or Swedish.

To maintain high quality sound

Some display indications do not appear in

If you have drink holders near your audio

the language you select.

equipment, be careful not to splash juice or

other soft drinks onto the unit and CD/MD.

Sugary residues on the unit or CD/MD may

contaminate the lenses inside the unit, reduce

the sound quality, or prevent sound

Precautions

reproduction altogether.

CLASS

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PRODUCTLASER

This label is located on the bottom of the

chassis (CDX-C8000RX/C8000R only).

CAUTION INVISIBLE

LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR

VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS

This label is located on the drive unit’s internal

chassis (CDX-C8000RX/C8000R only).

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Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or

heat sources such as hot air-ducts, or leave

Notes on CDs

them in a car parked in direct sunlight where

there can be a considerable rise in the

A dirty or defective disc may cause sound

temperature inside the car.

dropouts while playing. To enjoy optimum

sound, handle the disc as follows.

Handle the disc by its edge. To keep the disc

clean, do not touch the surface.

Do not stick paper or tape on the labelled

Before playing, clean the discs with an optional

surface.

cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the centre

out.

If you use the discs explained below, the sticky

residue can cause the CD to stop spinning and

may cause malfunction or ruin your discs.

Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,

commercially available cleaners or antistatic

Do not use second-hand or rental CDs that

spray intended for analog discos.

have a sticky residue on the surface (for

example from peeled-off stickers or from ink,

Notes on CD-R discs

or glue leaking from under the stickers).

•You can play CD-Rs (recordable CDs) on this

There are paste residue

unit. However depending on the conditions

Ink is sticky

of the recording equipment or the CD-R disc

itself, some CD-Rs cannot be played on this

unit.

Do not use rental CDs with old labels that are

•You cannot play a CD-R that is not finalized

beginning to peel off.

(Finalization is necessary for a recorded CD-

R disc to be played on the audio CD player).

Stickers that are beginning

•You cannot play CD-RWs (rewritable CDs)

to peel away, leaving a

sticky residue

on this player.

Do not use your CDs with labels or stickers

When you play 8 cm CDs

attached.

Use the optional Sony compact disc single

adaptor (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from

Labels are attached

damage.

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Notes on attaching labels

Notes on MDs

Be sure to attach labels on cartridges correctly,

as failing to do so may cause the MD to

Since the disc itself is housed in a cartridge,

become stuck in the unit.

free from accidental contact with your fingers

and dust, MDs can withstand a certain degree

•Attach the label in a suitable position.

of the rough handling. However, dirt or dust

•Remove old labels before putting new ones

on the surface of the cartridge or a warped

on.

cartridge may cause a malfunction. Observe

•Replace labels that are beginning to peel

the following for best results.

away from the MD.

Never touch the surface of the disc itself by

deliberately opening the shutter on the

cartridge.

When you eject the MD, the shutter may be

open. In such a case, close the shutter

immediately.

Do not expose the MD to direct sunlight or

heat sources such as hot air-ducts. Do not leave

it in a car parked in direct sunlight where there

can be a considerable rise in temperature.

Make sure the MD is not left on the dashboard

or rear tray of a car, etc. where the temperature

Cleaning

can also be excessive.

Wipe the surface of the MD cartridge from

time to time with a soft dry cloth.

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Table of contentsTable of contents

Location of controls ................................................. 6

DAB

Overview of DAB.............................................. 25

Getting Started

Basic operations of DAB .................................. 25

Resetting the unit ................................................ 8

Presetting DAB services automatically

Detaching the front panel .................................. 8

— BTM ......................................................... 26

Turning the unit on/off ..................................... 9

Presetting DAB services manually

— Manual Preset Memory ......................... 27

How to use the menu ......................................... 9

Listening to a DAB programme...................... 28

Setting the clock .................................................. 9

Settings on the audio reception....................... 29

Locating a DAB service

CD/MD

by programme type (PTY).......................... 29

Listening to a CD with

CDX-C8000RX/CDX-C8000R only ........... 10

DSP

Listening to an MD with

MDX-C8500R only ....................................... 11

Setting the equalizer ......................................... 30

Playing a CD or MD

Selecting the listening position ....................... 31

(with optional CD/MD unit) ..................... 12

Selecting a soundstage menu

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Dynamic Soundstage Organizer

— Repeat Play .............................................. 14

(DSO) ............................................................. 31

Playing tracks in random order

Adjusting the balance (BAL) ........................... 32

— Shuffle Play.............................................. 14

Adjusting the front and rear fader ................. 32

Labelling a CD

Adjusting the volume of the subwoofer(s).... 33

— Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the

Listening to each programme source in its

custom file function).................................... 15

registered DSO

Locating a disc by name

— Source Sound Memory (SSM) ............... 34

— List-up (For a CD unit with the custom

Selecting the spectrum analyzer ..................... 34

file function or an MD unit) ....................... 16

Selecting specific tracks for playback

Other Functions

— Bank (For a CD unit with the custom file

Labelling the rotary commander .................... 35

function) ........................................................ 17

Using the rotary commander .......................... 35

Attenuating the sound ..................................... 37

Radio

Changing the sound and display settings ..... 37

Memorising stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................. 18

Memorising only the desired stations............ 18

Additional Information

Receiving the memorised stations .................. 19

Maintenance....................................................... 38

Dismounting the unit ....................................... 39

Specifications ..................................................... 40

RDS

Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 41

Overview of the RDS function ........................ 20

Displaying the station name............................ 20

Retuning the same programme automatically

— Alternative Frequencies (AF) ................ 20

Listening to traffic announcements ................ 22

Presetting the RDS stations with the AF and

TA data.......................................................... 23

Locating a station by programme type.......... 23

Setting the clock automatically ....................... 24

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Location of controls

PTY

OPEN

D

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S

C

+

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P

DSPL

R

S

T

+

MENU

LIST

DSO

TA

SOURCE

-

SEEK/AMS

AF

SOUND

ENTER

P

R

S

REP SHUF

T

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D

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OFF

S

C

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MODE

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CDX-C8000RX/CDX-C8000R

/MDX-C8500R

Refer to the pages listed for details.

1 Volume control dial

qf SEEK/AMS +/– (cursor left/right) button

9, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30,

2 MENU button 9, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,

31, 32, 33, 34, 38

21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 38

Seek 17, 18, 19, 25, 27

3 DISC/PRST +/– (cursor up/down) button

9, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26,

Automatic Music Sensor 13

27, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 38

Manual search 19

During radio reception:

qg ENTER button 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18,

Preset stations select

19, 25, 26, 27

19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33,

During CD/MD playback:

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Disc change 13

qh MODE button

4 Z (eject) button (located on the front

During radio reception:

side of the unit behind the front

BAND select 18, 19, 22, 25

panel) 10, 11

During CD or MD playback:

5 DSPL/PTY (display mode change/

CD/MD unit select 12, 16

programme type) button 12, 13, 15,

20, 24, 29

qj Receptor for the card remote

commander

6 LIST button

qk Number buttons

Disc Memo 15

During radio reception:

List-up 16, 28

Preset number select 18, 19, 21,

7 SOURCE (Tuner/CD/MD) button

26, 27

9, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 25, 26, 30, 31,

During CD/MD playback:

32, 33, 34

(1) REP 14

8 Display window

(2) SHUF 14

9 OPEN button 8, 10, 11, 39

ql AF button 20, 21, 23

0 DSO button 32

w; TA button 22, 23

qa SOUND button 30, 31, 32, 33

qs Reset button (located on the front side

* Warning when installing in a car

of the unit behind the front panel) 8

without ACC (accessory) position

on the ignition key switch

qd OFF button* 8, 9, 11

Be sure to press (OFF) on the unit for

two seconds to turn off the clock

display after turning off the engine.

When you press (OFF) only

momentarily, the clock display does not

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turn off and this causes battery wear.

Location of controls

Card remote commander RM-X91

(option)

The corresponding buttons of the card

remote commander control the same

functions as those on this unit.

OPEN/CLOSE

OFF

1 OFF button

2 MENU button

MENU LIST

DISC

3 SOURCE button

SEEK SEEK

4 SEEK/AMS (cursor </,) buttons

SOURCE

5 SOUND button

SOUND

DISC

6 DSPL/PTY button

ENTER

7 ATT button

DSPL MODE

8 LIST button

VOLATT

9 DISC/PRST (cursor M/m) buttons

0 ENTER button

qa MODE button

qs VOL buttons

A unit turned off by pressing (OFF) for two seconds cannot be operated with the card remote

commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first.

Replacing the lithium battery

Notes on lithium battery

When the battery becomes weak, the range of

•Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of

the card remote commander becomes shorter.

children. Should the battery be swallowed,

Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium

immediately consult a doctor.

battery.

•Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a

good contact.

•Be sure to observe the correct polarity when

installing the battery.

•Do not hold the battery with metallic

tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may

occur.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated.

x

Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of

in fire.

+ side up

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Attaching the front panel

Place the hole A in the front panel onto the

spindle B on the unit as illustrated, then push

Getting Started

the left side in.

A

Resetting the unit

B

Before operating the unit for the first time or

after replacing the car battery, you must reset

the unit.

Remove the front panel and press the reset

button with a pointed object, such as a

ballpoint pen.

Reset button

Note

x

Pressing the reset button will erase the clock

setting and some memorised functions.

Detaching the front panel

You can detach the front panel of this unit to

protect the unit from being stolen.

Notes

1 Press (OFF).

• Be careful not to attach the front panel upside

down.

• Do not press the front panel too hard against the

2 Press (OPEN), then slide the front panel

unit when attaching it.

to the right side, and pull out the left

• Do not press too hard or put excessive pressure

side of the front panel.

on the display window of the front panel.

• Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight

or heat sources such as hot air ducts, and do not

leave it in a humid place. Never leave it on the

dashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight or

where there may be a considerable rise in

temperature.

1

Caution alarm

2

If you turn the car ignition off without

removing the front panel, the caution alarm

will beep for a few seconds.

Notes

• Do not put anything on the inner surface of the

front panel.

• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it

from the unit.

• If you detach the panel while the unit is still

turned on, the power will turn off automatically

to prevent the speakers from being damaged.

• When carrying the front panel with you, use the

supplied front panel case.

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Turning the unit on/off

Setting the clock

Turning on the unit

The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.

Press (SOURCE) or insert a disc in the unit. For

Example: To set the clock to 10:08

details on operation, refer to page 10 (CD/MD)

and page 18 (Radio).

1 Press (MENU), then press either side of

(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “Clock”

Turning off the unit

appears.

Press (OFF) to stop CD/MD playback or radio

reception (the key illumination and display

remains on.)

Press (OFF) for two seconds to completely

turn off the unit.

1 Press (ENTER).

Note

If your car has no ACC position on the ignition key

switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing

(OFF) for two seconds to avoid car battery wear.

The hour indication flashes.

2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST) to set

the hour.

How to use the menu

This unit is operated by selecting items from a

menu.

To select, first enter the menu mode and

3 Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS).

choose up/down (+/– of (DISC/PRST)), or

choose left/right (–/+ of (SEEK/AMS)).

(DISC/PRST)

(+): To select upwards

The minute indication flashes.

4 Press either side of (DISC/PRST) to set

SOURCE

the minute.

(–) : To select downwards

(SEEK/AMS)

continue to next page t

(+) : To select

(–) : To select

SOURCE

rightwards

leftwards

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Erasing the disc memo

Locating a disc by name

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

“CD.”

— List-up (For a CD unit with the custom

file function or an MD unit)

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the CD

You can use this function for discs that have

unit.

been assigned a custom name. For more

information on disc names, refer to “Labelling

3 Press (MENU), then press either side of

a CD” (page 15).

(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “NameDel”

appears.

1 Press (LIST).

The name assigned to the current disc

4 Press (ENTER).

appears in the display.

5 Press either side of (DISC/PRST)

repeatedly to select the disc name you

want to erase.

When you assign a disc memo label to a CD

6 Press (ENTER) for two seconds.

TEXT disc, it takes priority over the original

The name is erased.

CD TEXT information.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase

other names.

2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST)

repeatedly until you find the desired

7 Press (MENU) twice.

disc.

The unit returns to normal CD playback

mode.

Notes

• When a personalised label is erased, the original

CD TEXT information will appear in the display.

• When you erase all of the disc names, “No Data”

appears in step 5.

3 Press (ENTER) to play the disc.

Notes

• After a disc name has been displayed for five

seconds, the display returns to normal playback

mode. To turn off the display, press (LIST).

• The track names are not displayed during MD or

CD TEXT disc playback.

• If there are no discs in the magazine, “NO Disc”

appears in the display.

• If a disc has not been assigned a custom file,

“********” appears in the display.

• If the disc information has not been read by the

unit, “?” appears in the display. To load a disc,

first press the number button, then choose the

disc that has not been loaded.

• Some letters cannot be displayed (during MD or

CD TEXT disc playback).

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To locate

preceding discs

To locate

succeeding discs

Playing specific tracks only

Selecting specific tracks

You can select:

•“Bank on” – to playback the tracks with the

for playback — Bank

“Play” setting.

(For a CD unit with the custom file function)

•“Bank inv” (Inverse) – to playback the tracks

with the “Skip” setting.

If you label the disc, you can set the unit to

skip or play the tracks of your choice.

1 During playback, press (MENU), then

press either side of (DISC/PRST)

1 Start playing the disc you want to label.

repeatedly until “Bank off” appears.

2 Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) repeatedly

2 Press (MENU), then press either side of

until the desired setting appears.

(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “Bank sel”

appears.

B Bank on B Bank inv

Bank off b

3 Press (ENTER).

Bank edit mode

Playback starts from the track following the

current one.

4 Label the tracks.

To return to normal playback mode, select

“Bank off” in step 2 above.

1 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)

repeatedly to select the track you

want to label.

2 Press (ENTER) repeatedly to select

“Play” or “Skip.”

5 Repeat step 4 to set “Play” or “Skip” for

all the tracks.

6 Press (MENU) twice.

The unit returns to normal CD playback

mode.

Notes

• “NO Name” flashes for five seconds when an

unlabelled disc is selected in step 3.

• You can set “Play” and “Skip” for up to 24

tracks.

• You cannot set “Skip” for all the tracks on a CD.

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Memorising only the

Radio

desired stations

You can preset up to 18 FM stations (6 each for

FM1, FM2, and FM3), up to 6 MW stations,

and up to 6 LW stations in the order of your

Memorising stations

choice.

automatically

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

tuner.

The unit selects the stations with the strongest

signals and memorises them in the order of

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

their frequencies. You can store up to 6 stations

band.

on each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, and LW).

Caution

3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune

When tuning in stations while driving, use

in the station that you want to store on

Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

the number button.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

4 Press and hold the desired number

tuner.

button ((1) to (6)) until “MEM” appears.

Each time you press (SOURCE), the source

The number button indication appears in

changes as follows:

the display.

B Tuner B CD* B MD*

Note

If you try to store another station on the same

* If the corresponding optional equipment is

number button, the previously stored station will

not connected, this item will not appear.

be erased.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

Each time you press (MODE), the band

changes as follows:

B FM1 B FM2 B FM3

LW b MW b

3 Press (MENU), then press either side of

(DISC/PRST) 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

• The unit does not store stations with weak

signals. If only a few stations can be received,

some number buttons will retain their former

setting.

• When a number is indicated in the display, the

unit starts storing stations from the one currently

displayed.

• If a disc is not in the unit, only the tuner band

appears even if you press (SOURCE).

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If FM stereo reception is poor

Receiving the memorised

— Monaural Mode

stations

1 During radio reception, press (MENU),

then press either side of (DISC/PRST)

repeatedly until “Mono” appears.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

tuner.

2 Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) until

“Mono on“ appears.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

The sound improves, but becomes

band.

monaural (“ST” disappears).

3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on

3 Press (ENTER).

which the desired station is stored.

To return to normal mode, select

Tip

“Mono off” in step 2 above.

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).

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Changing the displayed item

Each time you press (DSPL/PTY), the item

changes as follows:

RDS

Station Name (Frequency) y Programme type

Tip

The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See

“Changing the sound and display settings” on

Overview of the RDS

page 37.)

function

Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting

service that allows FM stations to send

additional digital information along with the

Retuning the same

regular radio programme signal. Your car

programme automatically

stereo offers you a variety of services. Here are

just a few: returning the same programme

— Alternative Frequencies (AF)

automatically, listening to traffic

The Alternative Frequencies (AF) function

announcements, and locating a station by

automatically selects and retunes the station

programme type.

with the strongest signal in a network. By

Notes

using this function, you can continuously

• Depending on the country or region, not all of

listen to the same programme during a long-

the RDS functions are available.

distance drive without having to retune the

• RDS may not work properly if the signal strength

station manually.

is weak or if the station you are tuned to is not

Frequencies change automatically.

transmitting RDS data.

96.0MHz

98.5MHz

Displaying the station

name

Station

The name of the current station lights up in the

display.

102.5MHz

Select an FM station (page 18).

When you tune in an FM station that

transmits RDS data, the station name

1 Select an FM station (page 18).

appears in the display.

2 Press (AF) repeatedly until “AF on”

appears.

The unit starts searching for an alternative

station with a stronger signal in the same

Note

network.

The “*” indication means that an RDS station is

being received.

Note

When there is no alternative station in the area

and you do not need to search for an alternative

station, turn the AF function off by pressing

(AF) repeatedly until “AF off” appears.

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