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Sony ST-SDE700 Operating Instructions Manual

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2-886-257-12 (1)
DAB/FM/AM
Tuner
Operating Instructions
ST-SDE700
©2006 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-886-257-12 (1) DAB/FM/AM Tuner Operating Instructions ST-SDE700 ©2006 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2: About This Manual

    WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
  • Page 3 Overview of DAB DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is a new multimedia broadcasting system that replaces the current FM/AM broadcast to transmit audio programmes with a quality comparable to that of CDs Each DAB multiplex radio station converts programmes (services) into an ensemble, which it then broadcasts.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of parts...5 1: Connecting the audio components ...10 2: Connecting the antennas...13 3: Preparing the tuner and the remote...14 Receiving DAB Broadcasts Before you can receive DAB stations (DAB INITIAL SCAN)...15 Presetting DAB stations...16 Receiving FM/AM Broadcasts Listening to FM/AM radio ...18...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started Description and location of parts Front panel POWER DIMMER DISPLAY AUTO-BETICAL SELECT INIT SCAN NAME IN FM MODE Name Function A POWER switch Press to turn the tuner on or off (page 15, 20). B DIMMER Press to change the brightness of the display (page 26).
  • Page 6 Name Function P NAME IN Press to name in preset station for FM and AM band only (page 22). Q DAB INIT SCAN Press to select DAB Initialization Scan function (page 15). R AUTO-BETICAL Press to select Auto- SELECT betical Select function (page 20).
  • Page 7 About the indicators on the display Name Function A Tuner Lights up when using the tuner indicators to tune in radio stations (page 18), etc. B MEMORY Lights up when a memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 17, 21), etc., is activated.
  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    Rear panel ANTENNA A ANTENNA section ANTENNA ANTENNA ANTENNA B AUDIO OUTPUT section OPTICAL OUT jack ANALOG White (L) OUT jack Red (R) DIGITAL ANALOG OPTICAL OUT Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this tuner (page 13). Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this tuner (page 13).
  • Page 9 Remote commander You can use the supplied remote RM-S900D to operate the tuner. FM MODE DISPLAY > ENTER 10/0 MEMORY AUTO TUNING PRESET Name A DISPLAY B Numeric buttons C ENTER D MEMORY E DAB F AM G AUTO TUNING +/– H PRESET +/–...
  • Page 10: 1: Connecting The Audio Components

    1: Connecting the audio components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up your components to this tuner. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component.
  • Page 11 Connecting components with digital optical jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has digital optical jacks such as DAT deck or MD recorder, etc. With this connection, you can do digital-to- digital recording and obtain the highest possible sound quality when recording DAB digital broadcasts.
  • Page 12 Connecting components with analog audio jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as amplifier, etc. A Audio cord (supplied) Notes • When connecting audio cord, insert the white plugs to the white (L) jacks and the red plugs to the red (R) jacks.
  • Page 13: 2: Connecting The Antennas

    2: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna, FM wire antenna and DAB wire antenna. FM wire antenna (supplied) Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the tuner and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. •...
  • Page 14: 3: Preparing The Tuner And The Remote

    3: Preparing the tuner and the remote Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. Note Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.
  • Page 15: Receiving Dab Broadcasts

    Receiving DAB Broadcasts Before you can receive DAB stations (DAB INITIAL SCAN) Before you can receive DAB stations, you must register the contents of broadcast (service components) so that they can be received by this tuner using the DAB INITIAL SCAN procedure.
  • Page 16: Presetting Dab Stations

    Press AUTO TUNING + or AUTO TUNING – to select the DAB station you want. Using the controls on the tuner Press BAND repeatedly to select the DAB band. Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select “AUTO T.”. Turn TUNING/SELECT. Notes •...
  • Page 17: Tuning To Preset Stations

    Press MEMORY. You can also use MEMORY on the tuner. The cursor flashes and you can select a preset station number. Press the numeric buttons to select a preset station number. You can also use numeric buttons or TUNING/SELECT on the tuner to select a preset station number.
  • Page 18: Receiving Fm/Am Broadcasts

    Using the controls on the tuner Press BAND repeatedly to select the DAB band. Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select “PRESET T.”. Turn TUNING/SELECT to select the preset station you want. If you have not preset any DAB stations, “DAB NO PRESET”...
  • Page 19: Direct Tuning

    Using the controls on the tuner Press BAND repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select “AUTO T.”. Turn TUNING/SELECT. In case of poor FM stereo reception If the FM stereo reception is poor and “STEREO”...
  • Page 20: Storing Fm Stations Automatically (Autobetical)

    Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL) This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the stations with the clearest signals. If you want to store FM or AM stations one by one, see “Presetting radio stations”...
  • Page 21: Presetting Radio Stations

    Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. Presetting radio stations > ENTER 10/0 MEMORY AUTO TUNING PRESET Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band.
  • Page 22: Naming Preset Stations

    Tuning to preset stations > ENTER 10/0 MEMORY AUTO TUNING PRESET Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band. Press PRESET + or PRESET – repeatedly to select the preset station you want. Each time you press the button, you can select a preset station as follows: You can also press the numeric buttons to select the preset station you want.
  • Page 23: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    To create an index name Use TUNING/SELECT to create an index name. Turn TUNING/SELECT to select a character, then press ENTER to confirm the selected character and move to the next character position. If you made a mistake Press RETURN. You need to return to step 3 of “Naming preset stations”.
  • Page 24: Displaying Rds Information

    Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly on the tuner. Each time you press the button, RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows: Program Service name t Frequency t Program Type indication t Radio Text t Current Time indication (in indication 24-hour system mode)
  • Page 25: Other Operations

    Other Operations Changing the display You can check the status of this tuner and the information about the programme using the display. Be sure to use the buttons on the tuner for this operation. Press DISPLAY. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows.
  • Page 26: Customizing The Display

    Customizing the display You can select the brightness of the display. Be sure to use the buttons on the tuner for this operation. Press DIMMER. Lets you adjust the brightness of the display in 3 steps. Additional Information Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug the tuner and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any...
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There’s no sound. • Connect the antennas. • Set the source setting on the amplifier to TUNER.
  • Page 28: Remote Control

    The appropriate display or information does not appear. • Contact the radio station and find out whether or not they actually provide the service in question. The service may be temporarily out of order. You cannot name the preset station. •...
  • Page 29: Specifications

    Specifications DAB tuner section Frequency range Band-III: 174.928 (5A) – 239.200 (13F) MHz L-Band: 1452.960 (LA) – 1490.624 (LW) MHz For details, see “DAB frequency table” on page Sensitivity –99 dBm Signal-to-noise ratio 97 dB THD+N 0.009% (1 kHz) Channel separation 87 dB (1 kHz) Selectivity 40 dB (at adjacent channel) Frequency response +0.5/–0.5 dB...
  • Page 30: Dab Frequency Table

    DAB frequency table Band-III (174 to 240 MHz) Frequency Label Frequency 174.928MHz 209.936MHz 176.640MHz 211.648MHz 178.352MHz 213.360MHz 180.064MHz 215.072MHz 181.936MHz 216.928MHz 183.648MHz 218.640MHz 185.360MHz 220.352MHz 187.072MHz 222.064MHz 188.928MHz 223.936MHz 190.640MHz 225.648MHz 192.352MHz 227.360MHz 194.064MHz 229.072MHz 195.936MHz 230.784MHz 197.648MHz 232.496MHz 199.360MHz 234.208MHz 201.072MHz 235.776MHz...
  • Page 31: Index

    Index Automatic tuning 15, 18 Changing information in display 25 Connecting AC power cord 14 Amplifier 12 Antenna 13 DAT deck 11 MD recorder 11 DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) DAB INITIAL SCAN Dynamic label segment Frequency table 30 Overview 3 Direct tuning 19 Indications in the display 7 Preset station 16, 21...
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