Sony ST-SA3ES Stereo System User Manual


 
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Advanced Tuner Operations
Making a Timer Programme
(ST-SA5ES only)
With the PROGRAM selector you can store up to four
different programmes for timer operation. By
connecting an optional audio timer, you can specify
times to receive up to four programmes. To use this
function, make sure the tuner's power cord is
connected to the audio timer, and the timer can control
at least four on-off operations.
1 Set PROGRAM to SET.
“PROGRAM 1” appears in the display.
2 Press MEMORY.
“MEMORY” appears in the display.
3 Use SHIFT and number buttons to select a preset
station. If you plan on making more than one
programme, be sure to programme the station
with the earliest start time first.
4 Press MEMORY again.
The MEMORY indicator goes out when you’ve
finished one programme.
5 Repeat steps 2 to 4, for programmes 2, 3, and 4.
Programme in chronological order according to
the start time.
6 Set PROGRAM to “ON”.
7 Set your audio timer.
When the audio timer turns on the power to the
tuner, reception advances cyclically to the next
programme each time the power comes on.
z If you don’t plan on using the programme right away
Set PROGRAM to “OFF” in step 6. Then, when you
want to use the programme, all you have to do is to set
PROGRAM to “ON” and set your timer.
Checking the programme contents
1 Set PROGRAM to SET.
2 Press CHECK repeatedly to display each of the
memorized programmes.
If you want to check the actual reception of the
programmed stations
Turn PROGRAM on and turn POWER off and on. The preset
stations will be received in the programmed order.
Notes
If the setting of a programme is changed, the settings of
the other programmes are all cleared. In this case, store
the programmes again.
When PROGRAM is set to SET, the display window
changes to full display/full brightness automatically.
Adjusting the Recording Level
(Calibration Tone) (ST-SA5ES only)
The calibration tone function is a convenient way to
adjust the recording level on a tape deck or MD
recorder, it sends out a signal at approximately 400Hz
corresponding to 50% modulation.
1 Set the tape deck or MD recorder to the recording
pause mode.
2 Press MENU.
3 Rotate TUNING/SELECT until “CALTONE”
appears in the display and press ENTER.
4 Adjust the recording level on the tape deck or MD
recorder.
Normally, adjust the level meter to indicate a
value about 6 dB below the maximum recording
level.
To turn off the CALTONE
Press ENTER. The tuner returns to normal operation.
PROGRAM
SHIFT
Number buttons
MEMORYCHECK
TUNING/SELECT
ENTER
TUNING/
SELECT
MENU