User manual SONY ST-SE370

[. . . ] The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. [. . . ] If the entered numbers are still flashing, the frequency is not used in your area. ⷠIf you enter a frequency not covered by the tuning interval, the entered value is automatically rounded up or down to the closest covered value. With automatic tuning, you can quickly tune in a station without having to know its frequency. This tuner has various functions designed for better reception. First, try to receive stations with the standard settings. If the reception is not good, try altering the reception quality to obtain a clear signal. The tuner stores the following adjustments, together with the frequency when you make a station preset. Press FM MODE a few times to select the reception mode, select either Auto stereo (no indication) or "MONO". Stations will be received in monaural but with even less noise. Release it when the frequency numbers start changing. Turn the control to the right for a higher frequency; turn it to the left for a lower frequency. When the tuner locates a station, it stops automatically. 4 Repeat step 3 until you tune in the You can use the digital signal meter to check the signal strength of FM frequencies. the display range is from 16 to 70 dB (1 µV of radio frequency voltage = 0 dB). To obtain a signal to noise ratio sufficient for receiving a stereo broadcast, we recommend a reading greater than 50 dB. (You can also change the FM MODE while using the signal meter to determine the best reception. If you cannot tune in the station you want (Manual Tuning) With manual tuning, you can search through all stations broadcasting on each band, and tune in stations with extremely weak signals that you might not be able to receive with automatic tuning. Turn the control to the right for a higher frequency; turn it to the left for a lower frequency. When you reach the highest or lowest frequency of any band, tuning stops. You can assign a name up to 5 characters long to each preset station except FM RDS stations. When the station is tuned in, the station name will appear instead of the frequency. This tuner makes it easy to arrange preset stations in the order you prefer. [. . . ] ⷠDo not place anything on top of the cabinet which might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions. ⷠDo not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Move the tuner away from the source of the noise. RDS is not working (European model only). [. . . ]