Sony ST-SDB900, Operating Instructions Manual

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— DAB TUNE AID
(DAB only)
Allows you to check the DAB reception status.
A numerical value is displayed as a guide for
aerial adjustment. A higher numerical value
indicates better reception. (Maximum value:
100)
1
Press BAND repeatedly to select DAB.
2
Press MENU.
3
Turn TUNING/SELECT to display “DAB
TUNE AID”.
4
Press ENTER.
5
Turn TUNING/SELECT to change
Channel label.
Check your local radio listings and select
the appropriate frequency. Use the
displayed number as a guide for where to
best place your aerial. Try to position the
aerial so that the numerical reading is 70 or
higher. (For best results, a reading of 90 or
higher is recommended.)
6
Press ENTER.
Notes
• No sound is output while the DAB TUNE AID
function is being used.
• Depending on the broadcast stations available in
your area, the numerical reading displayed may not
be ideal.
• With readings below 70, DAB reception may be
distorted.
Display Information
You can check the status of this tuner and the
information about the programme using the
display.
When tuning in a DAB station
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes as follows:
Channel label (Normal display)
t
Ensemble label
t
PTY (Program Type)
t
Dynamic label segment
t
Time
a)
(in 24-hour
system)
t
Frequency
t
Audio Info
b) t
Signal Quality
c) t
Channel label
t
...
a)
Time information appearing in the display is sent by
the DAB station. As a result, the time may not be
displayed properly if the station is located in a
different time zone.
“--:--” will display until time information is
received.
b)
Audio information on bit rate (32kbps - 256kbps),
signal type (stereo, dual, mono) and sampling type
(F: 48kHz, H: 24kHz) is displayed.
Example: 128kbps stereo F
c)
“Quality _ _ _” is displayed until information is
received.
Note
When “STEREO” appears in the display, the current
programme is broadcasted in the stereo/joint
(intensity) stereo mode.
Checking reception
sensitivity Changing the display
DISPLAY