3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune in the station that you want to store on the number button.

4 Press the desired number button ((1) to

(6)) for two seconds until “MEM” appears.

The number button indication appears in the display.

Note

If you try to store another station on the same number button, the previously stored station will be erased.

Receiving the memorized stations

1 Select the desired band (page 6).

2 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) momentarily where the desired station is stored.

If you cannot tune in a preset station

Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily to search for the station (automatic tuning).

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) repeatedly until the desired station is received.

Note

If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (SENS) momentarily until “LCL” appears in the display (local seek mode). Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in.

Tip

If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS) for two seconds until the desired frequency appears (manual tuning).

If FM stereo reception is poor

Monaural Mode

Press (SENS) momentarily until “MONO” appears.

The sound improves, but becomes monaural (“ST” disappears).

To go back to the normal mode, press again until “MONO” disappears.

Changing the displayed items

Each time you press (DSPL), the items alternate between the frequency and time.

Other Functions

Adjusting the sound characteristics

You can adjust bass, treble, balance and fader. Each source can store the bass and treble level independently.

1 Select the item you want to adjust by pressing (SEL) repeatedly.

VOL (volume) nBAS (bass) nTRE (treble) nBALANCE (balance) nFADER (fader)

2 Adjust the selected item by pressing (+) or (Ð).

Adjust within three seconds after selecting the item. (After three seconds, the buttons work as volume control buttons.)

Muting the sound

Press (MUTE). “MUTE” flashes.

To restore the previous volume level, press (MUTE) again.

Changing the sound and beep tone

Enjoying bass and treble even at low volume — Loudness (EXCD-306 only)

Bass and treble will be reinforced.

Press (2) while pressing (SEL). “LOUD” appears in the display.

To cancel, press these buttons again.

Boosting the bass sound — D-bass (EXCD-406 only)

You can enjoy clear and powerful bass sound. The D-bass function boosts the low frequency signal with a sharper curbe than conventional bass boost.

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Actual total number:

Sony EXCD-406/306 (E) 3-859-007-12(1)

 

 

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Sony EXCD-306 Other Functions, Receiving the memorized stations, Muting the sound, Changing the sound and beep tone

EXCD-306, EXCD-406 specifications

The Sony EXCD-306 and EXCD-406 are compact disc players that exemplify Sony's commitment to quality audio standards and innovative technologies. Designed for both casual listeners and audiophiles, these models provide a robust feature set tailored to meet diverse listening needs.

The EXCD-306 is known for its user-friendly interface and exceptional sound quality. Highlighting Sony's signature Clear Audio technology, it delivers crisp and clear audio output, ensuring that every note and nuance is reproduced faithfully. The player supports various disc formats, including CD-R and CD-RW, allowing users to enjoy a wide range of music collections.

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