Sony DAR-RH7000 User Manual
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If FM sound is noisy
Press FM MODE so that “MONO” appears in the
front panel display. There will be no stereo effect,
but reception will improve.
• To restore the stereo effect, press FM MODE
front panel display. There will be no stereo effect,
but reception will improve.
• To restore the stereo effect, press FM MODE
again.
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Hints
• You can also select a preset station using the number
buttons and SET button.
• You can listen to the radio while the recorder is
recording, dubbing, or standing by for a timer
recording, but not while editing.
recording, but not while editing.
• When you select FM/AM during playback, playback
stops.
• You cannot use the radio function when:
– the system is in DVD mode or HDD mode.
– the connected TV is used.
– the subwoofer is not turned on or its mains lead is
– the connected TV is used.
– the subwoofer is not turned on or its mains lead is
disconnected.
About the Radio Data System (RDS)
The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows radio stations to send
additional information along with the regular
broadcast signal. This tuner offers convenient
RDS features, such as station name display. RDS
is available only on FM stations*.
service that allows radio stations to send
additional information along with the regular
broadcast signal. This tuner offers convenient
RDS features, such as station name display. RDS
is available only on FM stations*.
* Not all FM stations provide the RDS service, neither do
they provide the same type of services. If you are not
familiar with the RDS system, check with your local
radio stations for details on RDS services in your area.
familiar with the RDS system, check with your local
radio stations for details on RDS services in your area.
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned
to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly, or if the
signal strength is weak.
to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly, or if the
signal strength is weak.
To receive RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station from the FM band.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the station name* appears in the display.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the station name* appears in the display.
* If an RDS broadcast is not received, the station name
may not appear in the display.
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Hint
When a station name is displayed, you can check the
frequency by pressing TIME/TEXT repeatedly.
frequency by pressing TIME/TEXT repeatedly.
Controlling TVs With the
Remote
Remote
You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your
TV.
TV.
Notes
• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able
to control your TV with some or all of the buttons
below.
below.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number
previously entered will be erased.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code
number may be reset to the default setting. Set the
appropriate code number again.
appropriate code number again.
1
Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.
2
Hold down [/1.
3
Enter your TV’s manufacturer code (see
“Code numbers of controllable TVs”
below) using the number buttons.
“Code numbers of controllable TVs”
below) using the number buttons.
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
0
5
TV/DVD switch
[/1
2 +/–
Number
buttons, SET,
-/--
buttons, SET,
-/--
t TV/DVD
PROG +/–