Sony XR-1300R: Radio

Radio Reception during

Radio

Fast-forwarding or

Rewinding of a Tape

— ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation)

Memorizing stations

When fast-forwarding or rewinding with the

m or M button, the tuner will turn on

automatically

automatically.

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

1 During playback, press (MENU).

The unit selects the stations with the strongest

signals and memorizes them in the order of

their frequencies. You can store up to 6 stations

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

2 Press either side of (PRST) repeatedly

Caution

until “ATA” appears.

When tuning in stations while driving, use

Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

1 Press (TUNER).

3 Press + side of (SEEK) to select “ON.”

The tuner is turned on.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

Play mode starts.

Each time you press (MODE), the band

changes as follows:

4 Press (ENTER).

B FM1 B FM2 B FM3 B MW B LW

To return to normal playback mode, select

“OFF” in step 3 above.

3 Press (MENU), then press either side of

(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.

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If you cannot tune in a preset

Memorizing only the

station

desired stations

Press either side of (SEEK) to search for

the station (automatic tuning).

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

Scanning stops when the unit receives a

FM1, 2, and 3), up to 6 MW stations, and up to

station. Press either side of (SEEK)

6 LW stations in the order of your choice.

repeatedly until the desired station is

received.

1 Press (TUNER).

Note

The tuner is turned on.

If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press

(MENU), then press either side of (PRST)

repeatedly until “LOCAL” (local seek mode) is

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

displayed. Then press + side of (SEEK) to select

band.

“LOCAL-ON.” Press (ENTER).

Only the stations with relatively strong signals will

be tuned in.

3 Press either side of (SEEK) to tune in the

station that you want to store on the

Tip

number button.

If you know the frequency of the station you want

to listen to, press and hold either side of (SEEK)

4 Press and hold the desired number

until the desired frequency appears (manual

tuning).

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

The number button indication appears in

the display.

If FM stereo reception is poor

— Monaural Mode

Note

If you try to store another station on the same

1 During radio reception, press (MENU),

number button, the previously stored station will

then press either side of (PRST)

be erased.

repeatedly until “MONO” appears.

2 Press + side of (SEEK) until “MONO-ON“

appears.

Receiving the memorized

The sound improves, but becomes

monaural (“ST” disappears).

stations

3 Press (ENTER).

1 Press (TUNER).

The tuner is turned on.

To return to normal mode, select “MONO-

OFF” in step 2 above.

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 (PRST) to receive the stations

in the order they are stored in the memory (Preset

Search Function).

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