Sony XR-C33R: Radio

Radio: Sony XR-C33R

Playing a tape in various

Radio

modes

You can play the tape in various modes:

REP (Repeat Play) repeats the current track.

METAL (Metal) lets you play a metal or CrO2

Memorising stations

tape.

BL SKP (Blank Skip) skips blanks longer than

automatically

eight seconds.

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) turns on

the tuner automatically when fast-winding

The unit selects the stations with the strongest

the tape.

signals and memorises them in the order of

their frequencies. You can store up to 6 stations

1 During playback, press (SHIFT).

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

“SHIFT-ON” appears in the display.

Caution

When tuning in stations while driving, use

Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

2 Press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

the desired play mode appears.

tuner.

Each time you press (3) (PLAY MODE),

Each time you press (SOURCE), the source

the item changes as follows:

changes as follows:

REP n METALn BL SKP n ATA

z TUNER z CD* z MD* z TAPE

* If the corresponding optional equipment is

3 Press (4) (n) to select “ON.”

not connected, this item will not appear

(XR-C33R only).

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

Play mode starts.

band.

Each time you press (MODE), the band

4 Press (SHIFT).

changes as follows:

z FM1 z FM2 z FM3 z MW z LW

To return to normal playback mode, select

“OFF” in step 3 above.

Note

3 Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY

If the “SFT” indication appears, press (SHIFT) to

MODE) repeatedly until “B.T.M” appears.

complete the mode setting.

4 Press (4) (n).

The unit stores stations in the order of their

frequencies on the number buttons.

A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

5 Press (SHIFT).

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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Memorising only the

Receiving the memorised

desired stations

stations

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

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

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

tuner.

6 LW stations in the order of your choice.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

band.

tuner.

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

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

which the desired station is stored.

band.

Tip

3 Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down

Press either side of (PRESET/DISC) ((PRST)) to

receive the stations in the order they are stored in

to tune in the station that you want to

the memory (Preset Search Function).

store on the number button.

If you cannot tune in a preset

4 Press and hold the desired number

station

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

The number button indication appears in

Push and release the SEEK/AMS control

the display.

up or down to search for the station

(automatic tuning).

Note

Scanning stops when the unit receives a

If you try to store another station on the same

station. Push the SEEK/AMS control up or

number button, the previously stored station will

down repeatedly until the desired station is

be erased.

received.

Note

If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press

(SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly

until “LOCAL” (local seek mode) is displayed. Then

press (4) (n) to select “LOCAL-ON.” Press (SHIFT).

Only the stations with relatively strong signals will

be tuned in.

Tip

If you know the frequency of the station you want

to listen to, push the SEEK/AMS control up or

down and hold until the desired frequency

appears (manual tuning).

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