Sony XR-CA440X: Radio
Radio: Sony XR-CA440X
Playing a tape in various
Radio
functions
The unit can store up to 6 stations per band
You can play the tape in various functions:
(FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2).
• REP (Repeat Play) repeats the current track.
• BL SKIP (Blank Skip) skips blanks longer than
Caution
8 seconds.
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
• ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) turns on the
Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
tuner automatically when fast-winding the tape.
• MTL (Metal) lets you play a metal or CrO
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tape.
Storing stations
During tape playback, press the
desired function button repeatedly
automatically
until “ON” in the display appears.
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
Function buttons
The unit selects the stations with the strongest
(3): REP
signals within the selected band, and stores them
in the order of their frequency.
(5): BL SKIP
(6): ATA
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
the radio.
(BTM): MTL
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
Example: ATA function
band.
3 Press (BTM) for 2 seconds.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
–
DISC
+
REP
SHUF BL
SKIP/ ALBM
-
+
/ATA
MTL
Notes
SENS
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BTM
• If only a few stations can be received due to weak
signals, some number buttons will retain their former
settings.
ATA function starts.
• When a number is indicated in the display, the unit
starts storing stations from the one currently
To return to normal playback function, select
displayed.
“OFF.”
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If preset tuning does not work
Storing only the desired
— Automatic tuning/Local Seek Mode
stations
Automatic tuning:
Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to
You can manually preset the desired stations on
search for the station (automatic
any chosen number button.
tuning).
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
station. Repeat until the desired station is
the radio.
received.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
Local Seek Mode:
band.
If the automatic tuning stops too
3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to
frequently, press (SENS) repeatedly
tune in the station that you want to
until “LOCAL-ON” appears.
store.
“LCL” indicator is displayed
4 Press the desired number button ((1)
to (6)) for 2 seconds until “MEM”
appears.
The number button indication appears in the
display.
Only the stations with relatively strong
Note
signals will be tuned in.
If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previously stored station will be erased.
To cancel the local seek mode, select “LOCAL-
OFF.”
Tip
Receiving the stored stations
If you know the frequency of the station you want to
listen to, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS) to
locate the approximate frequency, then press
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
(SEEK/AMS) repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired
the radio.
frequency (manual tuning).
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
3 Press the number button ((1) to (6))
on which the desired station is stored.
During radio reception, press (SENS)
repeatedly until “MONO-ON” appears.
“MONO” indicator is displayed
The sound improves, but becomes monaural
(“ST” disappears).
To return to normal mode, select “MONO-OFF.”
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