User manual SONY ST-RDA7100ES B IM

[. . . ] 2-320-745-14 (3) FM Stereo/ FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. STR-DA7100ES Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia ©2005 Sony Corporation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. [. . . ] For RDS stations, the tuner first checks for stations broadcasting the same program, then stores only the ones with the clearest signal. The selected RDS stations are sorted alphabetically by their Program Service name, then assigned a 2character preset code. Regular FM stations are assigned 2character preset codes and stored after the RDS stations. When this process is finished, "Autobetical finished" appears on the display momentarily and the receiver returns to normal operation. Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. Presetting radio stations 1 5 2 4, 6 Notes · Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1. · If you move to another area, repeat this procedure to store stations in your new area. · For details on tuning the stored stations, see "Tuning to preset stations" on page 79. · If you move the antenna after storing stations with this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be valid. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store the stations again. 1 2 3 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select tuner. Press FM/AM to select "FM" or "AM. " Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 76) or Direct Tuning (page 76). Switch the FM reception mode, if necessary (page 76). 4 Press MEMORY/ENTER. "MEMORY" appears on the display for a few seconds. Perform steps 5 and 6 before the display goes out. 78GB 5 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING ­ to select a preset number. If you want to switch the memory page, press SHIFT on the remote. If "MEMORY" goes out before you select the preset number, start again from step 4. 2 Press PRESET TUNING +/­ repeatedly to select the preset station you want. Each time you press the button, you can select a preset station as follows: tA1yA2y. . . yA0yB1yB2y. . . yB0T tC0y. . . yC2yC1T 6 Press MEMORY/ENTER again. The station is stored as the selected preset number. If "MEMORY" goes out before you press MEMORY/ENTER, start again from step 4. Amplifier Operation Using the remote 1 Press INPUT SELECTOR, then move the easy scroll key to select "TUNER" from the input list. 2 Move the easy scroll key to select the preset number you want, then press the key to enter the selection. 7 Repeat steps 2 to 6 to preset another station. Tuning to preset stations Naming preset stations 1 1 2 3 5, 6 4 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select tuner. 2 1 Press INPUT SELECTOR, then select "TUNER" from the input list. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. continued 79GB 2 3 Press > repeatedly until the SUB menu appears. Move the easy scroll key to select "PRESET +" or "PRESET ­, " then press the key repeatedly to tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for (page 76). Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select "TUNER, " then press the control key. You can also use MAIN MENU on the receiver. Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code CEL only) This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. You can display RDS information. 4 Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station on the FM band using direct tuning (page 76), automatic tuning (page 76), or preset tuning (page 78). When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the RDS indicator lights up and the program service name appears on the display. Note RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak. 5 6 Move the control key V/v to select "NAME IN. " You can also use MENU on the receiver. Press the control key. You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. The cursor flashes and you can select a character. Follow the procedure given in "To create an index name" (page 61). Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY. Each time you press the button, RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows: Top level One of the followings items, as well as band, and preset number are displayed: · PS (Program Service name)a) · Present station nameb) · Frequency Lower level PTY (Program Type) indicationc) t RT (Radio Text) indicationd) t CT (Time) indication (in 24-hour system mode) t Sound field currently applied 80GB a) This information also appears for non-RDS FM stations. b) Appears only when the preset station is indexed. d) Text messages sent by the RDS station. Program type Description indication Serious Classics Performances of major orchestras, chamber music, opera, etc. [. . . ] · Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver. · Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones, if they are weak. 134GB PROTECTOR/CHECK CODE 13 The power section is overheated. Check that the ventilation hole is not covered. Turn off the receiver, leave the receiver for a while, and turn on the power again. [. . . ]