Sony CDX-F7700 - Manual (Page 20)

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For stations without alternative
frequencies
Press < or , while the station name
is flashing (within 8 seconds).
The unit starts searching for another
frequency with the same PI (Programme
Identification) data (“PI Seek” appears).
If the unit cannot find the same PI, the unit
returns to the previously selected frequency.
Staying with one regional programme
When AF function is on: this unit’s factory
setting restricts reception to a specific region, so
you will not be switched to another regional
station with a stronger frequency.
If you leave this regional programme’s reception
area or would like to take advantage of the whole
AF function, select “Regional-off” from the
Menu (page 26).
Note
This function does not work in the United Kingdom
and in some other areas.
Local Link function
(United Kingdom only)
This function enables you to select other local
stations in the area, even if they are not stored on
your number buttons.
1
Press a number button ((1) to (6))
that has a local station stored on it.
2
Within 5 seconds, press the number
button of the local station again.
3
Repeat this procedure until the
desired local station is received.
Receiving traffic
announcements
— TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic
Programme)
By activating TA and TP, you can automatically
tune in an FM station broadcasting traffic
announcements. These settings function
regardless of the current FM programme/source
(e.g., CD/MD/AUX). The unit switches back to
the original source when the bulletin is over.
Press (AF/TA) on the unit repeatedly
until “TA-on” appears.
The unit starts searching for traffic
information stations.
“TP” indicates reception of such stations, and
“TA” flashes during an actual traffic
announcement. The unit will continue
searching for stations available with TP if
“NO TP” is indicated.
To cancel all traffic announcements, select
“AF, TA-off.”
Tips
• If “TA-on” is selected, the AF function is cancelled.
To activate the AF function with traffic
announcements, select “AF, TA-on.”
• You can also cancel the current announcement by
pressing (SOURCE) or (MODE).
Presetting the volume of traffic
announcements
You can preset the volume level of the traffic
announcements so you won’t miss hearing them.
1
Press (VOL) (+) or (VOL) (–) to adjust
the desired volume level.
2
Press (AF/TA) on the unit for 2
seconds.
“TA” appears and the setting is stored.
Receiving emergency announcements
If either AF or TA is on, the unit will switch to
emergency announcements, if one comes in
while listening to an FM station or CD/MD/
AUX.
To Press
Cancel current
announcement (AF/TA) on the unit