User manual SONY STR-DE245 annexe 1

[. . . ] To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or build-in cabinet. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. [. . . ] You'll most likely want to preset the receiver with the radio stations you listen to often so that you don't have to tune in the station every time. You can store the stations on preset numbers combining three characters (A, B, C) and numbers (0 - 9). For example, you can store a station as preset number A1, B6 or C9, etc. This receiver offers you three convenient RDS features: Displaying the RDS information; Monitoring of traffic, news, or information programmes; and Locating a station by programme type. RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak. * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS system, check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area. If there is an emergency announcement by governmental authorities, ALARM flashes in the display. When the message consists of 9 characters or more, the message scrolls across the display. The following messages appear if a station is not providing a particular RDS service: "NO PTY" (the selected programme type is not available) "NO TEXT" (text data is not available) "NO TIME" (clock time data is not available) · Depending on the method used by the radio station to send the text, some text messages may be incomplete. When such a programme starts on a station networking with the preset FM RDS station, the receiver automatically tunes in the station. After the programme ends, the receiver switches back to the original preset station or the programme source you were originally listening to. Each time you press RDS EON, the indicators light as follows: Simply select a station from the FM band. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display advances one step through the following information. "NO TA", "NO NEWS", or "NO INFO" appears if you press RDS EON before tuning to an RDS station. When a station starts broadcasting the programme you selected, the receiver switches to the station, a message (e. After the programme ends, the receiver switches back to the station you were listening to (or the function you were using). Turn off the EON feature when you want to record a programme without interruptions, especially when you want to do timer recording. When the selected station has a weak signal, "WEAK SIG" appears and then, the receiver returns to the previous station or programme source. Programmes about national or regional culture, such as religion, language, and societal concerns. Music that does not fit into any of the above categories, such as rhythm & blues and reggae. Programmes on recreational activities which listeners might participate. [. . . ] Tuning method to let you directly enter a station's frequency using the numeric buttons on the remote. Select WIDE mode if you have front and rear speakers and a large centre speaker. With the WIDE mode, you can take full advantage of Dolby Surround sound. The test tone is output from the front L (left), centre, front R (right), and rear speakers in succession. [. . . ]