Sony HT-DDW870 Operating Instructions - Page 23
Listening to FM/AM radio, Amplifier Operation
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Amplifier Operation Listening to FM/AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver (see page 12). Tip The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table. For details on area codes, see page 3. Area code FM AM U, CA 100 kHz 10 kHz* CEL, CEK, SP, AU 50 kHz 9 kHz E51 50 kHz 10 kHz* MX 50 kHz 10 kHz * The AM tuning scale can be changed (see page 55). Automatic tuning If you do not know the frequency of the station you want, you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your area. 1 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press TUNING + or TUNING -. Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; press TUNING - to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received. Tip If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor, press FM MODE to change to monaural (MONO). You will not be able to enjoy the stereo effect, but the sound will be less distorted. To return to stereo mode, press FM MODE again. Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of the station you want directly. Use the remote for the operation. 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. Tip You can also use FM or AM on the receiver. 2 Press D.TUNING. 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency. Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0 Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz Press 1 b 3 b 5 b 0 (You do not have to enter the last "0" when the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.) If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash Make sure you have entered the right frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 and 3. If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in your area. 23GB