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Table of Contents
Location of controls ............................................ 3
Getting Started
Resetting the unit ................................................ 4
Detaching the front panel .................................. 4
Setting the clock .................................................. 5
Cassette Player
Listening to a tape ............................................... 6
Playing a tape in various modes ....................... 7
Radio
Memorizing stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) .................... 7
Memorizing only the desired stations ............. 8
Receiving the memorized stations ................... 8
RDS (XR-5890R/5880R only)
Overview of the RDS function .......................... 9
Displaying the station name .............................. 9
Retuning the same programme automatically
— Alternative Frequencies (AF) ................ 10
Listening to traffic announcements ................ 12
Presetting the RDS stations with the AF
and TA data ................................................... 12
Locating a station by programme type .......... 13
Setting the clock automatically ....................... 14
Other Functions
Labelling the rotary commander .................... 15
Using the rotary commander .......................... 15
Adjusting the sound characteristics ............... 17
Attenuating the sound ..................................... 17
Changing the sound and display settings ..... 17
Boosting the bass sound
— D-bass ....................................................... 18
Additional Information
Precautions ......................................................... 18
Maintenance ....................................................... 19
Dismounting the unit ....................................... 20
Specifications ..................................................... 21
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 22
Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Cassette
Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of
features as well as an optional rotary
commander.