Direct Tuning - Sony 3-875-814-21(1) Operating Instructions Manual

Tuning into a station directly

(Direct Tuning)

Enter the frequency of a station directly by
using the numeric buttons.
1
Press AMP.
The receiver can be operated using the
remote.
2
Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select
" FM" or "
or b.
4
Press V/v to select "Direct
Tuning," then press
5
Press SHIFT, then press the
numeric buttons to enter the
frequency, then press
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz
Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0
Tip
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust the
direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for
optimum reception.
If you cannot tune in a station
"– – – .– – MHz" appears and then the display
returns to the current frequency.
Make sure you have entered the right
frequency. If not, repeat step 5. If you still
cannot tune in a station, the frequency is not
used in your area.
AM," then press
.
.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
This receiver also allows you to use RDS
(Radio Data System), which enables radio
stations to send additional information along
with the regular program signal. You can
display RDS information.
Select a station on the FM band you
want to listen to using Auto Tuning
(page 64) or Direct Tuning.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the Program Service Name and
Program Type are displayed on the TV screen.
Program type Description
indication
News News programs
Current Affairs Topical programs that expand on
current news
Information Programs offering information on
a wide spectrum of subjects,
including consumer affairs and
medical advice
Sport Sports programs
Education Educational programs, such as
"how-to" and advice programs
Drama Radio plays and serials
Cultures Programs about national or
regional culture, such as language
and social concerns
Science Programs about the natural
sciences and technology
Varied Speech Other types of programs such as
celebrity interviews, panel
games, and comedy
Pop Music Popular music programs
Rock Music Rock music programs
Easy Listening Easy Listening
Light Classics M Instrumental, vocal, and choral
music
Serious Classics Performances of major
orchestras, chamber music,
opera, etc.
Other Music Music that does not fit into any
categories above, such as Rhythm
& Blues and Reggae
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