User manual SONY XR-3100R

[. . . ] Thank you for purchasing this Sony Cassette Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features using the following controller accessory: Optional accessory Rotary commander (RM-X4S) XR-C33R only: In addition to the cassette 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 play a CD TEXT disc*2. *1 You can connect a CD changer, an MD changer, a CD player, or an MD player. [. . . ] 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. 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 previously selected frequency. By using this function, you can continuously listen to the same programme during a longdistance drive without having to retune the station manually. 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 (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. 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 TA-OFF" appears. 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 Local Link function lets you select other local stations in the area, even if they are not stored on your number buttons. 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. notes · "NO TP" flashes for five seconds if the received station does not broadcast traffic announcements. [. . . ] Before going through the checklist below, check the connections and operating procedures. Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. There is noise in the space between tracks. A blank space is too short (less than four seconds). [. . . ]