User manual SONY CMT-A50

[. . . ] This manual describes how to use the player. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the player to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the appliance. [. . . ] Note RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal is weak. * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS system, check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area. Before receiving RDS broadcasts Be sure to preset the FM stations according to the procedure on page 27. On the remote 1 Press BAND until the band you want appears on the display. 2 Press the number button to tune in a stored station. To tune in a preset station over 10, press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons. (Example: To tune in a preset station 12, press >10 and 1 first , and then press 2. Simply select a station from the FM band. You can locate a station you want by selecting a programme type. Turn the jog dial and select the programme type you want. The player starts searching for the programme type from the preset 20 stations and 30 stations which you received in the past. "PTY SEARCH" is flashing during searching. When the player finds the programme type you want, it stops searching. Each time you press DISPLAY, the indicator changes as follows: PS (Station name, up to 8 characters) t PTY (Programme type) t RT (Radio text data, up to 64 characters) t Normal display. notes · If the RDS broadcast is not received, the station name, programme type and radio text may not appear on the display. In addition, if the receiving conditions are not good, the above information may not appear on the display properly. ⷠWhen receiving a station that does not provide the station name information, none will be displayed when you select "PS". ⷠWhen receiving a station that does not provide the programme type information, "NONE" will be displayed when you select "PTY". ⷠWhen receiving a station that does not provide the radio text information, "NO RT" will be displayed when you select "RT". Note "NO PTY" appears when the programme type that you selected is not currently being broadcast. Commercial music, which would generally be considered to be of current popular appeal, often featuring in current or recent record sales charts. [. . . ] ⷠThe source which was recorded on TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal) tape is being played. Make sure the safety tab of the tape in the tape compartment is in place. Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak. ⷠMake sure that you are pointing the remote at the remote sensor on the player. [. . . ]