User manual SONY STR-DN1030

[. . . ] ⷠUnplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop. However, there are certain procedures that may apply to only one of the tuners. [. . . ] The selected RDS stations are sorted alphabetically by their Programme Service name, then assigned a two character preset code. Regular FM stations are assigned two-character preset codes and stored after the RDS stations. If you move to another area, repeat this procedure to store stations in your new area. The ANTENNA, ANT ATT, IF BAND, and FM MODE settings are also stored along with the station. ⷠIf you move the aerial after storing stations using "Autobetical select, " the stored settings may no longer be valid. Z 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 knob 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. This section shows you how to store up to 30 of your favorite FM or AM (MW and LW) stations manually onto preset codes made up of characters (A, B, or C) and numbers (1-0), such as A7. You can store up to 10 stations on each of the 3 different letters. You can use these letters to classify stations according to music category or station band. You can, however, choose each setting manually according to your preference. If you don't want to use the ASM function, turn it off. Turn TUNING/SELECT until "Reception" appears in the display and press ENTER. When ASM is turned on, the ASM indicator appears in the display when you select the FM band. You can use the digital signal meter to check the signal strength of FM frequencies. the display range of the digital meter is from 16 to 70 dB (1µV of radio frequency voltage = 0dB). 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. You can assign a name up to 8 characters long (5 characters for the ST-SA3ES) to each preset station except FM RDS stations. When the station is tuned in, the station name will appear along with the frequency. This tuner's sorting feature lets you arrange your station presets automatically, according to alphabetical order, signal strength, country code, or tuner band. [. . . ] Press PTY when the tuner receives the station you desire to listen to that programme. When the tuner automatically tunes in a news or information programme, the respective indicator flashes. If you do not want to listen to the entire programme, press NEWS/INFO to switch back to the original station. Turn PROGRAM on and turn POWER off and on. [. . . ]