User manual SONY CMT-MX550I

[. . . ] Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Don't throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste. The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this CD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. [. . . ] Tune in a station with a weak signal Set another station to the existing preset number After step 5, press ­ or + (or TUNING ­ or + on the unit) repeatedly to select the preset number you want to store the station. The preset stations are retained for about half a day even if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station. Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "AUTO" and "PRESET" disappear from the display. When switching to CD function from tuner, a longer time may be required to access the disc. In this case, set "CD POWER ON" by CD power manage function (page 13). When an FM stereo program has static noise, press FM MODE repeatedly until "MONO" appears. Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "AUTO" appears in step 3 above, then press ­ or + (or TUNING ­ or + on the unit). The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station (Automatic Tuning). ⷠTo record the radio programs, use manual recording (page 18). 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. If you record on the reverse side, press nN again to light up the <<< indicator. Set the time to stop recording following the same procedure as step 4. , "TUNER FM 5") appear in turn, before the original display returns. Do not operate the system from the time the system turns on until the recording starts (about 15 seconds before the preset time). ⷠIf the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset time, the Rec Timer will not be activated. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until g appears to record on one side or h (or j) to record on both sides. The demonstration display (display window and buttons lighting and flashing even when the system power is off) and the clock display can be turned off to minimize the amount of power consumed during standby (Power Saving Mode). Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is off until the demonstration display or the clock display disappears. Press DIMMER on the unit repeatedly to select the desired setting while the system is on. Each time you press the button, the display switches cyclically as follows: Demonstration display t Clock display* t No display (Power Saving Mode) * "­ ­:­ ­" appears if you have not set the clock. ­ setting the clock ­ changing the AM tuning interval (except for European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models) ­ turning on the system by pressing the function buttons ­ changing the CD power manage function You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current track or that of the disc. [. . . ] The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. ⷠUnplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system, unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. ⷠAC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop. [. . . ]