User manual SONY CDX-656X

[. . . ] Align part A of the front panel to part B of the unit as illustrated, and push until it clicks. When you connect the power supply cord to the unit or reset the unit, wait for about 10 seconds before you insert a disc. If you insert a disc within these 10 seconds, the unit will not be reset, and you will have to press the reset button again. Be sure not to attach the front panel upside down. [. . . ] Here are just a few: re-tuning the same programme automatically, listening to traffic announcements and locating a station by programme type. notes · Depending on the country or region, not all of the RDS functions are available. RDS may not work properly if the signal strength is weak or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting RDS data. By using this function, you can continuously listen to the same programme during a longdistance drive without having to re-tune the station manually. The unit starts searching for an alternative station with a stronger signal in the same network. Note When there is no alternative station in the area and you do not need to search for an alternative station, turn the AF function off by pressing (AF/TA) repeatedly until "AF. Note The "*" indication means that an RDS station is being received. Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows: z Station name (Frequency) z Clock MOTION DISPLAY* Z * All the items above are scrolled in the display one by one in order. Note "NO NAME" appears if the received station does not transmit RDS data. Each time you press (AF/TA), the item changes as follows: " AF-ON " TA-ON AF. TA-OFF " * Select this to turn on both the AF and TA functions. To cancel all traffic announcements, turn off the function by pressing (AF/TA) until "AF. Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until "BTM" appears. You can preset the volume level of the traffic announcements beforehand so you won't miss the announcement. When a traffic announcement starts, the volume will be automatically adjusted to the preset level. If an emergency announcement comes in while you are listening to the radio, the programme will be automatically switched to the announcement. If you are listening to a source other than the radio, the emergency announcements will be heard if you set AF or TA to on. The unit will then automatically switch to these announcements no matter what you are listening to at the time. Presetting different settings for each preset station Press the desired number button until "MEM" appears. Repeat from step 1 to preset other stations. When you preset RDS stations, the unit stores each station's data as well as its frequency, so you don't have to turn on the AF or TA function every time you tune in the preset station. You can select a different setting (AF, TA, or both) for individual preset stations, or the same setting for all preset stations. [. . . ] The D-bass function boosts the low frequency signal with a sharper curve than conventional bass boost. You can hear the bass line more clearly even if the vocal sound is the same volume. You can emphasize and adjust the bass sound easily with the D-bass control. This effect is similar to the one you get when you use an optional subwoofer system. [. . . ]