Sony HCD-GX8800 Manual
MHC-GN800 4-244-569-11 (1)
Tuner
15
GB
Other Operations
To
Tune in a station
with a weak signal
with a weak signal
Set another
station to an
existing preset
number
station to an
existing preset
number
To improve tuner reception
When the tuner reception is poor, set the CD power
manage function to “CD POWER OFF”. The default
setting is “CD POWER ON”.
manage function to “CD POWER OFF”. The default
setting is “CD POWER ON”.
1
Press CD.
2
Press @/1 to turn off the system.
3
Press @/1 while holding x. “CD
POWER OFF” appears.
POWER OFF” appears.
To reset to “CD POWER ON”
Repeat the procedure above.
Notes
• When “CD POWER OFF” is selected, the CD
access time is increased.
• You cannot change the setting in Power Saving
Mode.
To change the AM tuning interval
(Except Middle Eastern models)
The factory settings for AM tuning interval is 9 kHz
(10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning
interval, select any AM station first, then turn off the
power. While holding down the AMP MENU button,
turn the power back on. When you change the
interval, AM preset stations will be erased. To reset
the interval, repeat the same procedure.
(10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning
interval, select any AM station first, then turn off the
power. While holding down the AMP MENU button,
turn the power back on. When you change the
interval, AM preset stations will be erased. To reset
the interval, repeat the same procedure.
Tips
• The preset stations are retained for half a day even
if you unplug the power cord or if a power failure
occurs.
occurs.
• If you press TUNER/BAND while the power is off,
the power turns on automatically and TUNER is
selected as a function.
selected as a function.
Do this
Follow the procedure described
in “Setting presets through
manual tuning”.
in “Setting presets through
manual tuning”.
Start over from step 1. After step
3, press > or . (or
PRESET + or – on the remote)
repeatedly to select the preset
number you want to store the
other station.
3, press > or . (or
PRESET + or – on the remote)
repeatedly to select the preset
number you want to store the
other station.
Preset number
Frequency
Listening to the radio
You can listen to a radio station either by
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning
in the station.
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning
in the station.
Listening to a preset station
–– Preset Tuning
Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to
preset them (see “Presetting radio stations”
on page 14).
preset them (see “Presetting radio stations”
on page 14).
1
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
select “FM” or “AM”.
2
Press > or . (or PRESET
+ or – on the remote) repeatedly to tune
in the preset station you want.
+ or – on the remote) repeatedly to tune
in the preset station you want.
Listening to non-preset radio
station
station
— Manual Tuning
1
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
select “FM” or “AM”.
2
Press M or m (or TUNING + or – on
the remote) repeatedly to tune in the
station you want.
the remote) repeatedly to tune in the
station you want.
Tips
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
antennas.
• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press
FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO” appears.
There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will
improve.
There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will
improve.
• Press and hold M or m (or TUNING + or – on
the remote). The frequency indication changes and
scanning stops when the system tunes in a station
(Automatic Tuning).
scanning stops when the system tunes in a station
(Automatic Tuning).
• To record from the radio, see “Recording to a tape”
on page 17 or “Timer-recording radio programs” on
page 18.
page 18.