Sony HCD-BX50BTi Operating Instructions - Page 32

Tuner Severe hum or noise, or stations cannot be received. ("TUNED" or "STEREO" flashes on the display.)  Connect the antenna properly.  Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception, and then set up the antenna again.  Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords and the power cord to avoid picking up noise.  Connect a commercially available external antenna.  Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.  Turn off nearby electrical equipment. To change the AM tuning interval The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz, for some areas). Use buttons on the unit to change the AM tuning interval. 1 Tune in any AM station, and then turn off the system. 2 While holding down ENTER , press All the AM preset stations are erased. To reset the interval to the factory preset, repeat the procedure. To improve tuner reception Turn off CD player power by using the CD power management function. By default, CD power is turned on. 1 Press FUNCTION +/ (or FUNCTION on the unit)  repeatedly to select the CD function, and then turn off the system. 2 After "STANDBY" stops flashing, press /  on the unit while holding down   on the unit. "CD POWER OFF" appears. With CD player power turned off, disc access time is increased. To turn on CD player power, repeat the procedure until "CD POWER ON" appears. To reset the system to factory settings If the system still does not operate properly, reset the system to factory settings. Use buttons on the unit to reset the system to its factory default settings. 1 Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and then turn on the system. 2 Press  , VOL +  and at the same time. All user-configured settings, such as preset radio stations, timer, and the clock, are deleted. 32GB