User manual SONY XR-4257

[. . . ] If you press (RELEASE) to detach the panel while the unit is still turned on, the power will automatically turn off to protect the speakers from being damaged. If a cassette is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "TAPE" is displayed. During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) for two seconds. Note If the POWER SELECT switch on the top of the unit is set to the B position, the clock cannot be set unless the power is turned on. [. . . ] Up to 6 stations on each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW and LW) can be stored on the preset number buttons in the order of your choice. Therefore, 18 FM stations can be Memorised. If you try to store another station on the same preset number button, the most recently stored station will be erased. Press (SEEK/AMS) to search for the station you wish to store on a preset number button. Each time you press (SOURCE), the source changes as follows: Press the desired preset number button ((1) to (6)) for two seconds. Each time you press (MODE), the band changes as follows: The number of the selected preset number button appears on the display. Press the preset number button momentarily ((1) to (6)) on which the desired station is stored. The unit will not store stations with weak signals on the preset number buttons. If there are only a few stations received, some preset number buttons will remain empty. When a preset number indicated on the display, the unit starts storing station from the one currently display. Each time you press (DSPL), the display changes between the frequency and the clock. Cassette cleaning kits cannot remove sugar from the tape heads. Do not touch the tape surface of a cassette, as any dirt or dust will contaminate the heads. Keep cassettes ataryway from equipment with built-in magnets such as speakers and amplifiers, as erasure or distortion on the recorded tape could occur. Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight, extremely cold temperatures or moisture. Slack in the tape may cause the tape to be caught in the machine. Before you insert the tape, use a pencil or similar object to turn the reel and take up any slack. When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the original fuse. if the fuse blows , check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. Distorted cassettes and loose labels can cause problems when inserting or ejecting tapes. Warning Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit. [. . . ] When you mount the rotary commander, attach the appropriate label, as in the illustration below. º Reset button (located on the front side of the unit hidden by the front panel) Press this button when you use this unit for the first time, when you have changed the car battery, or when the buttons of this unit do not function properly. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. The following checklist will assist in the correction of most problems you may encounter with your unit. [. . . ]