Sony XR-CA665EE: Radio
Radio: Sony XR-CA665EE
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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* FM3 tuning range is 65 to 74 MHz (at 30 kHz step).
tape.
During tape playback, press the
desired function button repeatedly
Storing stations
until “ON” in the display appears.
automatically
Function buttons
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
(3): REP
The unit selects the stations with the strongest
(5): BL SKIP
signals within the selected band, and stores them
(6): ATA
in the order of their frequency.
(SENS): MTL
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
the radio.
Example: ATA function
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press ( SEN S) (BTM) for 2 seconds.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
ATA function starts.
Notes
• If only a few stations can be received due to weak
To return to normal play mode, select “OFF.”
signals, some number buttons will retain their former
settings.
• When a number is indicated in the display, the unit
starts storing stations from the one currently
displayed.
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If FM stereo reception is poor
Receiving the stored stations
— Monaural Mode
During radio reception, press (SEN S)
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
repeatedly until “MONO-ON” appears.
the radio.
“MONO” indicator is displayed.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press the number button ((1) to (6))
on which the desired station is stored.
If preset tuning does not work
The sound improves, but becomes monaural
— Automatic tuning/Local Seek Mode
(“ST” disappears).
Automatic tuning:
To return to normal play mode, select “MONO-
OFF.”
Press either side of (SEEK) to search
for the station (automatic tuning).
Tip
If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
“OFF” (page 16).
station. Repeat until the desired station is
received.
Local Seek Mode:
Storing only the desired
If the automatic tuning stops too
frequently, press (SENS) repeatedly
stations
until “LOCAL-ON” appears.
You can manually preset the desired stations on
“LCL” indicator is displayed.
any chosen number button.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
the radio.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
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.
To cancel the local seek mode, select “LOCAL-
4 Press the desired number button ((1)
OFF.”
to (6)) for 2 seconds until “MEM”
Tip
appears.
If you know the frequency of the station you want to
The number button indication appears in the
listen to, press and hold either side of (SEEK) to
display.
locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK)
repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency
Note
(manual tuning).
If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previously stored station will be erased.
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Erasing the station name
Storing station names
1 Press (LIST) for 2 seconds.
— Station Memo
2 Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds.
You can assign a name to each radio station and
The stored names will appear.
store it in memory. The name of the station
3 Press the volume +/– button
currently tuned in appears in the display. You can
repeatedly to select the station name
assign a name using up to 8 characters for a
you want to erase.
station.
4 Press ( SEL ) for 2 seconds.
1 Tune in a station whose name you
The name is erased.
want to store.
Repeat steps 3 to 4 if you want to erase other
names.
2 Press (LIST) for 2 seconds.
5 Press (LIST) for 2 seconds.
The unit returns to normal radio reception
mode.
Note
If you have already erased all of the station names,
3 Enter the characters.
“NO DATA” appears in step 4.
1 Press the volume +/– button to
select the desired character.
A y B y C ... y 0 y 1 y 2 ... y
Tuning in a station through a
1
+
y – y
... y *
y A
*
list
*1 (blank space)
— List-up
2 Press (SEL) after locating the
desired character.
1 During radio reception, press (LIST)
The next character flashes.
momentarily.
The frequency or the name assigned to the
current station appears in the display.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the
entire name.
4 To return to normal radio reception
2 Press (LIST) repeatedly until you find
mode, press (LIST) for 2 seconds.
the desired station.
If no name is assigned to the selected station,
Tip
the frequency appears in the display.
Simply overwrite or enter “ ” to correct or erase a
name.
3 Press either side of (SEEK) to tune in
the desired station.
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