User manual SONY ST-SE570

[. . . ] 4-233-395-14(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Tuner Operating Instructions Owner's Record 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. Serial No. ST-SE570 ST-SE370 © 2001 Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. [. . . ] After about 4 seconds, the display returns to the display mode you selected. · When you tune in AM (MW and LW) stations, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. · If the STEREO indicator remains off, press FM MODE when an FM stereo broadcast is received. · If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers are flashing, make sure you have entered the right frequency. If not, press DIRECT and reenter the frequency you want. 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. Tuning intervals for direct tuning are: FM: U. S. models: 100 kHz intervals Other models: 50 kHz intervals AM: U. S. models: 10 kHz intervals Other models: 9 kHz intervals (MW), 1 kHz interval (LW) continued 9 Receiving broadcasts (continued) Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations (Automatic Tuning) With automatic tuning, you can quickly tune in a station without having to know its frequency. Tips for better FM reception 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. 1 Press BAND repeatedly to select either FM or AM (MW and LW). 2 Press TUNE MODE so that "AUTO TUNING" ("AUTO" for ST-SE370) appears in the display. Setting the FM mode Press FM MODE a few times to select the reception mode, select either Auto stereo (no indication) or "MONO". · Auto stereo mode receives stereo broadcasts with strong signals. Press FM MODE a few times so that "MONO" disappears. · "MONO" receives stations with weak signals. Stations will be received in monaural but with even less noise. 3 Turn TUNING/SELECT slightly and 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. "TUNED" appears in the display. The signal meter indicates the strength of the broadcast signal. 4 Repeat step 3 until you tune in the appropriate station. Checking the signal strength 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. ) To store the station, see "Presetting radio stations" on page 8. 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. 1 Press BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM (MW and LW). 1 Tune in an FM station. 2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to display the digital signal meter. 2 Press TUNE MODE so that only "TUNING" appears in the display (ST-SE570 only). "AUTO" should not appear in the display. [. . . ] · 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. · · · · Adjust the position or direction of the aerial. Connect an external aerial for FM broadcasts. Move the tuner away from the source of the noise. RDS is not working (European model only). · Make sure that you tune to an FM station. [. . . ]