User manual SONY CDX-4180R

[. . . ] This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features. You can use an optional rotary commander (RM-X4S). TM Reset button (located on the front side of the unit behind by the front panel) 5 !Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, you must reset the unit. [. . . ] If the station name starts flashing after selecting a station with the AF function on, this indicates that no alternative frequency is available. Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down while the station name is flashing (within eight seconds). The unit starts searching for another frequency with the same PI (Programme Identification) data ("PI SEEK" appears and no sound is heard). If the unit cannot find another frequency, "NO PI" appears, and the unit returns to the originally selected frequency. The Local Link function lets you select other local stations in the area, even though they are not stored on your number buttons. Within five seconds, press the number button of the local station again. Repeat this procedure until the desired local station is received. The Traffic Announcement (TA) and Traffic Programme (TP) data let you automatically tune in an FM station is broadcasting traffic announcements even though you are listening to other programme sources. "TP" appears in the display when the unit finds a station broadcasting traffic announcements. When the traffic announcement starts, "TA" flashes. the flashing stops when the traffic announcement is over. Tip If the traffic announcement starts while you are listening to another programme source, the unit automatically switches to the announcement and goes back to the original source when the announcement is over. notes · "NO TP" flashes for five seconds if the received station does not broadcast traffic announcements. Then, the unit starts searching for a station that broadcasts traffic announcements. When "EON" appears with "TP" in the display, the current station makes use of broadcast traffic announcement of other stations in the same network. The "REG-ON" (regional on) function lets you stay tuned to a regional programme without being switched to another regional station. (Note that you must turn the AF function on. ) The unit is factory preset to "REG-ON, " but if you want to turn off the function, do the following. Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until "REG" appears. Note that selecting "REG-OFF" might cause the unit to switch to another regional station within the same network. To go back to regional on, select "REG-ON" in step 2 above. Note This function does not work in the United Kingdom and in some other areas. [. . . ] Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged. Use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from being damaged. Back of the front panel You can control this unit with the optional rotary commander (RM-X4S). Several labels are supplied with the rotary commander. [. . . ]