User manual SONY MDX-C8500R

[. . . ] This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features using the following controller accessories: Optional accessories Card remote commander RM-X91 Rotary commander RM-X4S In addition to the CD/MD playback and radio operations, you can expand your system by connecting an optional CD/MD unit*1. When you operate this unit or a connected optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you playback a CD TEXT disc*2. *1 You can connect an MD changer, a CD changer, an MD player, or a CD player. If your car was parked in direct sunlight resulting in a considerable rise in temperature inside the car, allow the unit to cool off before operating it. [. . . ] 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) repeatedly until "AF off" appears. Each time you press (AF), the item changes as follows: aF on y AF off Notes · When "NO AF" and the station name flash alternately, it means that the unit cannot find an alternative station in the network. If the station name starts flashing after selecting a station with the AF function on, this indicates that no alternative frequency is available. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) 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 previously selected frequency. The Local Link function lets you select other local stations in the area, even if 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 "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. During radio reception, press (MENU), then press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly until "REG" appears. Note that selecting "REG off" might cause the unit to switch to another regional station within the same network. To return 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. The Traffic Announcement (TA) and Traffic Programme (TP) data let you automatically tune in an FM station that is broadcasting traffic announcements even if 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. Note "NO TP" flashes for five seconds if the received station does not broadcast traffic announcements. [. . . ] You have closed the front panel or pushed the disc forcibly into the unit while the unit was ejecting the disc after you pressed (Z). CDX-C8000RX/CDX-C8000R: The unit is installed at an angle of more than 60°. MDX-C8500R: The unit is installed at an angle of more than 20°. The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car. [. . . ]