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Actual total number: Sony XR-6600RDS (E,F,G,I) 3-856-008-11 (1)

Table of Contents
Precautions............................................................... 4
Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel............ 4
Setting the Clock...................................................... 5

Cassette Player Operation

Listening to Tape Playback.................................... 5
Ejecting the Cassette................................................ 5
Fast-winding the Tape............................................ 5
Locating the Beginnings of the Tracks
—AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)
Function .......................................................... 6
Searching the Desired Track
—Intro Scan Function ....................................... 6
Playing Tracks Repeatedly
—Repeat Play Function .................................... 6
Radio Reception during Fast-forwarding or
Rewinding of a Tape
—ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation)
Function .......................................................... 6
Skipping Blanks Automatically during Tape
Playback
—Blank Skip Function ...................................... 6

Radio Reception

Searching for the Stations Automatically
—Automatic Tuning ......................................... 7
If FM Stereo Reception is Poor
—Monaural Mode ............................................. 7
Tuning in by Adjusting the Frequency
—Manual Tuning ............................................... 7
Memorizing Stations Automatically
—BTM (Best Tuning Memory) Function ........ 7
Memorizing Only the Desired Stations................ 8
Receiving the Memorized Stations....................... 8

RDS Functions

Overview of the RDS Function.............................. 9
Displaying the Station Name................................. 9
Re-tuning the Same Programme Automatically
— Alternative Frequencies (AF) Function....... 9
Listening to Traffic Announcements.................. 10
Presetting the RDS Stations with the AF
and TA Data....................................................... 11
Locating a Station by Programme Type............. 11
Using RDS Data for Setting the Clock
Automatically.................................................... 12

Other Functions

Adjusting the Sound Characteristics.................. 12
Enjoying Bass and Treble even at Low Volume
—Loudness Function ......................................12
Muting the Sound Quickly
—Mute Function ..............................................12
Muting the Beep Tone........................................... 13
Maintenance........................................................... 13
Dismounting the Unit........................................... 14
The Rotary Commander Labels........................... 14
Location of Controls.............................................. 15
Specifications.......................................................... 16
Troubleshooting Guide......................................... 17