Sony str-db780 User Manual
Amplifier/Tuner Operation
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Direct tuning
Enter a frequency of the station directly by
using the numeric buttons on the remote.
For details on the supplied remote, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the remote.
using the numeric buttons on the remote.
For details on the supplied remote, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the remote.
1
Press TUNER to switch the function to
TUNER.
TUNER.
You can also use the FUNCTION control
on the receiver.
on the receiver.
2
Press FM/AM on the receiver repeatedly
to select the FM or AM band.
to select the FM or AM band.
3
Press D.TUNING.
4
Select the numbers for the frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz
(You don’t have to enter the last “0” when
the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)
the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)
If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust the
direction of the AM loop antenna for
optimum reception.
direction of the AM loop antenna for
optimum reception.
If you cannot tune in a station and
the entered numbers flash
Make sure you’ve entered the right frequency.
If not, repeat steps 3 and 4. If the entered
numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in
your area.
If not, repeat steps 3 and 4. If the entered
numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in
your area.
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 17).
through the built-in tuner. Before operation,
make sure you have connected the FM and AM
antennas to the receiver (see page 17).
Tip
The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending
on the area code as shown in the following table. For
details on area codes, see page 3.
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, TW,
50 kHz
9 kHz
KR, CN, SP
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (see page 61).
Automatic tuning
1
Rotate FUNCTION to switch the
function to TUNER.
function to TUNER.
2
Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM
band.
band.
3
Press TUNING + or – (TUNING/PTY
SELECT + or – for models of area code
CEL, CEK).
SELECT + or – for models of area code
CEL, CEK).
Press + to scan from low to high; press – to
scan from high to low.
scan from high to low.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a
station is received.
station is received.
In case of poor FM stereo reception
Press FM MODE to switch to monaural audio.
If the FM stereo reception is poor and
“STEREO” flashes in the display, select the
monaural audio so that the sound will be less
distorted.
If the FM stereo reception is poor and
“STEREO” flashes in the display, select the
monaural audio so that the sound will be less
distorted.
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