Sony ST-SDB900 User Manual

©2004 Sony Corporation4-255-834-12(1)DAB/FM/AM TunerOperating InstructionsST-SDB900

10GBThis function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the stations w

Receiving Broadcasts11GBReceiving broadcasts by scanning stations (Automatic Tuning) With automatic tuning you can quickly tune in a station without h

12GBThis section shows you how to store up to 99 of your favorite DAB, 30 of FM or 30 of AM stations manually onto preset numbers.1 Press BAND repeate

Receiving Broadcasts13GBTo store stations using the remoteUsing the remote’s number buttons.1 Press DAB, FM or AM to select the desired broadcast type

14GBTo receive a preset station by using the remoteSelect the desired broadcast band by pressing the corresponding buttons on the remote, then specify

Receiving Broadcasts15GBDescription of program types for DAB and FM RDSProgram type indicationDescriptionNews News programsCurrent Affairs Topical pro

16GBYou can assign a name of up to 16 characters long to each preset station except DAB and FM RDS stations. When the station is tuned in, the station

Advanced Tuner Operations17GBIf the FM stereo programme you are listening to is distorted, switch to monaural mode.The tuner stores the following adju

18GB— DAB TUNE AID(DAB only)Allows you to check the DAB reception status. A numerical value is displayed as a guide for aerial adjustment. A higher nu

Advanced Tuner Operations19GBWhen tuning in an FM RDS stationEach time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as follows:Frequencya) t PTY (Program Ty

2GBTo prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on th

20GB1 RDS: Lights when receiving RDS information. This is only available with FM reception (page 14).2 SECONDARY: Lights when a secondary service comp

Additional Information21GBIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the tuner, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy

22GBDAB tuner sectionFrequency range 174.928 (5A) – 239.200 (13F) MHzFor details, see “DAB frequency table” below.Sensitivity –99 dBmSignal-to-noise r

Additional Information23GBMain unit1 (remote sensor) (21)2 POWER switch (9, 13)3 BAND (11-13)4 Display window (20)5 MENU (9, 10, 16)6 TUNING/SELECT

24GBRemote1 FM MODE (17)2 >10 (14)3 FM (11, 12, 14)4 PRESET +/– (14)5 DISPLAY (14, 18, 19)6 Number buttons (13)7 ENTER (9, 10, 12, 16-18)8 MEMORY (

25GBAdditional InformationAAutomatic tuning 11CChanging information in display 18ConnectingAC power cord 8aerial 5Amplifier 7MD/DAT 8DDAB (Digital Aud

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3GBOverview of DABDAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is a new multimedia broadcasting system that replaces the current FM/AM broadcast to transmit audio

4GBGetting StartedUnpacking...5Hooking up the system...5Basic menu operation...

Getting Started5GBCheck that you received the following items with the tuner:• Audio cord (1)•AM loop aerial (1)• FM wire aerial (1)• DAB wire aerial

6GB2 Assemble the supplied aerial as shown below.3 Connect the AM loop aerial to the AM terminals on the back of this unit.4 Adjust the aerial directi

Getting Started7GBDAB aerial hookupsWith a DAB outdoor aerial, you can obtain a higher DAB broadcast sound quality. We recommend that you use the supp

8GBMD/DAT hookupsThis section describes how to connect the tuner to a DAT deck or MD recorder for digital-to-digital recording. With this connection,

Getting Started9GBThis tuner uses a menu entry system which allows you to operate various functions by following messages on the display. Use the foll