This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and ProLogic Surround and
the DTS** Digital Surround System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby,
Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942;
This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface
(HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
“x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)” and “x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)” logo are trademarks
of Sony Corporation.
“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment
Inc.
The font type (Shin Go R) installed in this receiver is provided by
MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD. These names are the trademarks of
MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD., and the copyright of the font also
belongs to MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD.
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks
of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of their respective
holders. In this manual, ™ and ® marks are not specifi ed.
“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic
accessory has been designed to connect specifi cally to iPod or iPhone,
respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple
performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance
with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this
accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
“MICROVAULT” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
(US model only)
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from
20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 95 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09%
total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to
rated output.
Amplifi er section
1)
US model
Minimum RMS Output Power
(8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
95 W + 95 W
Stereo Mode Output Power
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%)
105 W + 105 W
Surround Mode Output Power
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%)
140 W per channel
1)
CND model
Minimum RMS Output Power
(8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
85 W + 85 W
Stereo Mode Output Power
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%)
105 W + 105 W
Surround Mode Output Power
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%)
140 W per channel
1)
ECE model
Minimum RMS Output Power
(8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
85 W + 85 W
Stereo Mode Output Power
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%)
100 W + 100 W
Surround Mode Output Power
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%)
140 W per channel
SPECIFICATIONS
2)
2)
2)
US Model
STR-DH720/DH720HP
Canadian Model
AEP Model
STR-DH720
1)
Measured under the following conditions:
AreaPower requirements
US, CND120 V AC, 60 Hz
ECE230 V AC, 50 Hz
2)
Reference power output for front, center, surround,
CND : Canadian model
ECE : Continental European, East European and Russian models
SAFETY CHECK-OUT (US MODEL)
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety
check before releasing the set to the customer:
Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, “metallized” knobs, screws, and
all other exposed metal parts for AC leakage.
Check leakage as described below.
LEAKAGE TEST
The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and from
all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having a return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5 mA (500 microamperes.). Leakage current can be
measured by any one of three methods.
1. A commercial leakage tester, such as the Simpson 229 or RCA WT-
540A. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions to use these instruments.
2. A battery-operated AC milliammeter. The Data Precision 245 digital
multimeter is suitable for this job.
3. Measuring the voltage drop across a resistor by means of a VOM or
battery-operated AC voltmeter. The “limit” indication is 0.75 V, so
analog meters must have an accurate low-voltage scale. The Simpson 250 and Sanwa SH-63Trd are examples of a passive VOM that
is suitable. Nearly all battery operated digital multimeters that have a
2 V AC range are suitable. (See Fig. A)
To Exposed Metal
Parts on Set
AC
1.5 kΩ0.15 μF
Earth Ground
voltmeter
(0.75 V)
Fig. A. Using an AC voltmeter to check AC leakage.
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE
WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN
THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION.
REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS
WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS
MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR
LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES
PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE
FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS
QUE PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT
DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
7. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ..................................... 70
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
–BACK PANEL–
Part No.
ModelPart No.
STR-DH720: US4-261-825-3
STR-DH720: Canadian4-261-825-4
STR-DH720: AEP4-261-825-5
STR-DH720HP: US4-261-825-7
Notes on chip component replacement
• Never reuse a disconnected chip component.
• Notice that the minus side of a tantalum capacitor may be
damaged by heat.
UNLEADED SOLDER
Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the
lead-free mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.
(Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with
the lead free mark due to their particular size)
: LEAD FREE MARK
Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.
• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40 °C higher
than ordinary solder.
Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be
applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time.
Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to
about 350 °C.
Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if
the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!
• Strong viscosity
Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to fl ow)
than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges
occur such as on IC pins, etc.
• Usable with ordinary solder
It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may
also be added to ordinary solder.
Special Component Notice
The components identified by mark 9 contain confidential
information.
Strictly follow the instructions whenever the components are
repaired and/or replaced.
Notice pour composants spéciaux
Les composants identifiés par la marque 9 contiennent des
informations confi dentielles.
Suivre scrupuleusement les instructions chaque fois qu’un composant est remplacé et / ou réparé.
Note: Refer to supplement-1 for the printed wiring board,
schematic diagram and electrical parts list of D-VIDEOboard (Suffix-21), DIGITAL board (Suffix-21), DCDCboard (Suffix-21), MAIN board (Suffix-24) and STANDBY-AVIDEO MT PC Board (Suffi x-24).
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Ver. 1.2
NOTE OF REPLACING THE IC1500 AND IC1600 ON THE
DCDC BOARD
IC1500 and IC1600 on the DCDC board cannot exchange with
single. When these parts on the DCDC board are damaged,
exchange the entire mounted board.
NOTE OF REPLACING THE IC2106 ON THE DIGITAL
BOARD
IC2106 on the DIGITAL board cannot exchange with single.
When this part on the DIGITAL board is damaged, exchange the
entire mounted board.
NOTE OF REPLACING THE IC3500 AND IC3501 ON THE
D-VIDEO BOARD
IC3500 and IC3501 on the D-VIDEO board cannot exchange with
single. When these parts on the D-VIDEO board are damaged,
exchange the entire mounted board.
NOTICE OF BOARD VERSION CHECK
D-VIDEO board (Suffi x-11), DIGITAL board (Suffi x-11), DCDC
board (Suffix-11), MAIN board (Suffix-13) and STANDBY-A
VIDEO PC board (Suffi x-13) is synchronised. When any of the
mounted board replacement is necessary, check the defective
board version and order the same version of mounted board in
part list.
MICOM (IC2105) ON DIGITAL BOARD SERVICE POSITION
• In checking the MICOM (IC2105) on the DIGITAL board,
prepare a set of extension jigs (A-1825-238-A) which consists
of two extension cables.
Extension jigs
(A-1825-238-A)
Connect jig to the DCDC board (CN1501 (6P))
and D-VIDEO board (CN3510 (6P)).
DCDC board
D-VIDEO board
Connect jig to the DIGITAL board (CN2513 (20P)),
(CN2603 (8P)) and D-VIDEO board (CN3003 (20P)),
(CN3004 (8P)).
DIGITAL board
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This set can be disassemble according to the following sequence.
Note:
SET
2-1. CASE
(Page 5)
2-2. D-VIDEO BOARD
(Page 6)
STR-DH720/DH720HP
SECTION 2
DISASSEMBLY
2-3. FRONT PANEL SECTION
(Page 6)
Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
Note:
2-4. BACK PANEL SECTION
(Page 7)
2-5. DIGITAL BOARD
(Page 7)
2-6. MAIN BOARD SECTION
(Page 8)
2-7. MAIN BOARD
(Page 8)
2-1. CASE
1 two screws
(+BVST 4 u 8)
4
3 two screws
(+BVTP 3 u 8)
4
5 case
2 two screws
(+BVST 4 u 8)
5
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Ver. 1.2
2-2. D-VIDEO BOARD
4 one screw
(+BVTP 3 u 8)
8 CN3510 (6P)
7 bracket holder
0 D-VIDEO board
qs DCDC board
qa CN1500 (7P)
2 CN3007 (13P)
B
C
C
B
5 one screw
(+BVTP 3 u 8)
9 CN3003 (20P)
9 CN3004 (8P)
6 five screws
(+B 3 u 5)
1 cut the cable tie
3 CN3200 (8P)
2-3. FRONT PANEL SECTION
7 shield, sub chassis
4 one screw
(+BVTP 3 u 8)
6 claw
8 front panel section
3 CN391 (5P)
2 cushion (R)
5 seven screws
(+BVTP 3 u 8)
6 claw
4 one screw
(+BVTP 3 u 8)
1 wire (flat type) (25 core) (CN2116)
6
2-4. BACK PANEL SECTION
9 back panel section
STR-DH720/DH720HP
1 cut the cable tie
2 CNP902 (2P)
3 CN906 (4P)
8 CN271 (14P)
6 three screws
(+BVTP 3 u 8)
7 eight screws
(+BVTP 3 u 8)
5 five screws
(+BVTP 3 u 8)
4 wire (flat type)
(9 core) (CN2003)
(US, CND)
2-5. DIGITAL BOARD
3 DIGITAL board
1 CN2501 (4P)
2 CN2114 (19P)
2 CN2105 (19P)
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2-6. MAIN BOARD SECTION
1 CNP920 (5P)
2 CNP930 (5P)
3 LOCK board
5 two screws
(+BVTP 3 u 8)
6 two screws
(+BVTP 3 u 8)
7 MAIN board section
2-7. MAIN BOARD
Note: This illustration sees the MAIN board from back side.
3 heatsink block
1 Remove the
forty-two solders.
4 one screw
(+BVTP 3 u 8)
4 MAIN board
2 two screws
(+BVTP 3 u 8)
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SECTION 3
TEST MODE
STR-DH720/DH720HP
AM CHANNEL STEP 9 kHz/10 kHz SELECTION MODE
(US and Canadian only)
* Either the 9 kHz step or 10 kHz step can be selected for the
AM channel step.
* Procedure:
1. Press the [
2.
Turn the [INPUT SELECTOR] buttons to select the “AM TUNER”.
] button to turn on the main power.
?/1
3. Press the [?/1] button to turn off the main power.
4. While pressing the [TUNING MODE] button, press the [?/1]
button to turn on the main power.
5. Either the message “9k STEP” or “10k STEP”.
6. After a few second, “AM 531
kHz
” or “AM 530
kHz
” appears,
select the desire step.
VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY TEST MODE
* All fl uorescent segments are tested.
When this test is activated, all segments light on at the same
time, then each segment lights on one after another.
* Procedure:
While depressing the [TUNING +] and the [DIMMER] but-
tons simultaneously, press the [
] button to turn on the main
?/1
power.
1. ALL segments light on.
LHRH SW
LRC
SLSRS
SBLSBRSB
LFE
COAX
HDMI
OPT
DTS-HD
DTS
-ES
96/24
NEO:6
MSTR
HI RES
S-AIR
LBR
LPCM
D + EX
AAC ST
dB RDS
k Hz m
MHz ft.
xzIIPL
TrueH D
SLEEP
D.RANGE
2. Press the [DISPLAY] control, confi rm display.
TrueH D
AAC
dB
k m
zPL
SLEEP
+
D.RANGE
ft.
LHRH SW
LRC
SL
SRS
SBLSBRSB
LFE
COAX
HDMI
OPT
DTS-HD
DTS
-ES
96/24
NEO:6
MSTR
HI RES
S-AIR
LBR
LPCM
3. Press the [DISPLAY] control, confi rm display.
MHz
Hz
D EX
ST
RDS
xIIPL
TrueH D
SLEEP
D.RANGE
LHRH SW
LR
S
SBLSBR
LFE
COAX
HDMI
OPT
DTS-HD
DTS
-ES
96/24
NEO:6
MSTR
HI RES
S-AIR
LBR
LPCM
4. Press the [DISPLAY] control, all segments light off.
SOUND FIELD CLEAR MODE
* The preset sound fi eld is cleared when this mode is activated.
Use this mode before returning the product to clients upon
completion of repair.
* Procedure:
1. While depressing the [MUSIC] button, press the [
?/1
] button
to turn on the main power.
2.
The message “S.F. CLEAR” appears for a moment and initialization is performed.
KEY CHECK MODE
* Button check
* Procedure:
1. While depressing the [TUNING +] and the [MUTING] buttons simultaneously, press the [
] button to turn on the
?/1
main power.
2. Either the message “REST 14” appears.
Every pressing of any button other than the [
?/1
] counts
down the buttons. The buttons which are already counted
once are not counted again. When all buttons are pressed
“REST 00” appears.
SWAP ALL MODE
* The signal will be swap to all channel so that all speaker will
have sound output.
* Procedure:
1. While depressing the [TUNING MODE] and the [MOVIE]
buttons simultaneously, press the [
] button to turn on the
?/1
main power.
2. “SWAP. MODE” appears.
INITIALIZE MODE
All preset contents are cleared when this mode is activated. Use
this mode before returning the product to clients upon completion
of repair.
(a) SHIPMENT MODE
* Procedure:
1. While pressing the [TUNING MODE] and [DIMMER] buttons, press the [
] button to turn on the main power.
?/1
2. The message “CLEARING” appears and the memories are
reset to the default values.
3. When done, the message “CLEARED” appears, the set will
power off.
(b) ALL CLEAR INITIALIZE
* Procedure:
1. While pressing the [TUNING MODE] and [MUTING] buttons, press the [?/1] button to turn on the main power.
2. The message “CLEARING” appears and the memories are
reset to the default values.
3. When done, the message “CLEARED” appears, the set will
power on.
(c) USER INITIALIZE
* Procedure:
1. Hold the [
] button for 5 seconds.
?/1
2. The message “CLEARING” appears on the display.
3. After few seconds, “CLEARED” appears.
PROTECTOR AUTO OFF
* To disable auto off after protector occur.
* Procedure:
1. While depressing the [INPUT MODE] and the [A.F.D.] buttons simultaneously, press the [
] button to turn on the main
?/1
power.
2. “PROT OFF” appears and switch on the set.
SOFTWARE VERSION DISPLAY MODE
The software version is displayed.
* Procedure:
1. While pressing the [TUNING MODE] and [DISPLAY] buttons, press the [
] button to turn on the main power.
?/1
2. The message “H7 ** MX.XX” appears.
**: Destination
X.XX: Software version
Each time the [DISPLAY] button is pressed, “H.VER X.XX”,
“S.VER X.XX” and “F.VER X.XX” appear in this order, and
returns to the “H7 ** MX.XX” display.
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HISTORY MODE
The state that the set is used is memorized.
* Procedure:
1. While pressing the [INPUT MODE] and [MUSIC] buttons,
press the [
is displayed.
2. Each time the [ r ] [ R ] key of remote commander is pressed,
the item is switched in order as follows.
Protector countCOUNT XX
Total single power on timeXXXXXHXX 01
Sound fi eldSND FLD
Input functionFUNCTION
Input modeINP MODE
Digital selectDIG IN
Stream information STREAM
Signal confi gurationCO XXXXX
HeadphonesHP XXX
VolumeVOL XX
BassBASS XXX
TrebleTREB XXX
Level FL/FRF XXXXXX
Level SL/SRS XXXXXX
Level CT/SWCWXXXXXX
Level BL/BRB XXXXXX
Level LH/RHH XXXXXX
Total power on timeXXXXXHXX 02
MutingMUTE XXX
Power on counter
(Rebox test mode)
Protector TypePROTXXXX
Temperature recordTEM XXXX
] button to turn on the power and “HISTORY”
?/1
ItemsDisplay
REBX.XXXX
DCAC TEST MODE
* Procedure:
1. While pressing [INPUT MODE] and [MOVIE] buttons, press
the [?/1] button to turn on the main power.
2. The message “SOURCE” or “MIC” appears.
Repeat step 1 to toggle between “SOURCE” and “MIC”.
SOURCE: normal mode
MIC: mode that output audio from mic input
USB UPDATE TEST MODE
To update Main MCU, Video MCU, DSP serial fl ash and Hudson
II software through USB.
* Procedure:
1. Plug in USB device in power off condition.
2. While pressing the [TONE MODE] and the [DISPLAY]
buttons, press the [
3. The message “UPDATING” appears.
4. If the updating progress succeeds, the message “COMPLETE”
appears.
5. If the updating progress fails, the message “ERROR” appears.
USB UPDATE VERSION MODE
Function that displays the version number to check whether USB
update is necessary or not.
* Procedure:
1. While pressing [TONE MODE] and [DIMMER] buttons,
press the [
2. The message “VER X.XXX” is displayed. “X.XXX” is
calculated by adding all fi rmware version.
Adjustment to decide the standard of the video input signal.
Note: After replacing DIGITAL VIDEO board, or after “RESET” of the
special menu mode is executed, perform this adjustment.
1. Adjustment jig
The color pattern generator that can output 100% in NTSC/PAL/
HD color bar signal to the component and the composite at the
same time is necessary for the adjustment.
When there is no color pattern generator, it is possible to substitute
it by the Blu-ray Disc player that can output the component
terminal and the video terminal at the same time (Substitution
model name example: BDP-S350).
However, please do the following signal output confi rmation with
the oscilloscope beforehand when substituting it with the Blu-ray
Disc player.
2. Video calibration adjustment
2-1. Connection
color pattern
generator
or
Blu-ray
Disc player
ANALOG VIDEO board
COMPONENT VIDEO
SAT/CATV (IN2)
SAT/CATV VIDEO IN jack
set
HDMI TV
OUT
2-2. Procedure for color pattern generator
1. It connects of step 2-1, and then turn on the main power.
2. “SAT/CATV” is selected by using [INPUT SELECTOR] dial.
3. Input NTSC color bars signal from the color pattern generator.
4. Press the [
5.
While pressing the [MOVIE] and [SPEAKERS] buttons, press
the [
?/1
] button to turn off the main power.
?/1
] button to turn on the main power. When correctly
entering the test mode “FIN_ _ _” is displayed (press the
buttons again until the message appear).
6. The NTSC signal adjustment is begun when press the cross
(center of cursor) button of remote commander, and the display
changes from “N-MWX_ _ _” to “N-MWOCDV” little by little.
Finally, the display returns to the display of “FINN _ _”.
7. Input PAL color bars signal from the color pattern generator.
8. Perform step 6 to 7 for the PAL signal adjustment.
9. Input HD color bars signal (720p or 1080i) from the color
pattern generator.
10. Perform step 6 to 7 for the HD signal adjustment.
11. Then turn off the main power.
2-3. Procedure for Blu-ray Disc player
1. It connects of step 2-1, and then turn on the main power of set
and Blu-ray Disc player.
2. “SAT/CATV” is selected by using [INPUT SELECTOR] dial.
3. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button of the Blu-ray Disc player, and
DVD test disc “HLX-504 (Part No. J-6090-088-A)” or “HLX513 (Part No. J-2501-305-A)” is insert. The disc playback
automatically becomes start “Main Menu” is display.
4. “1.Color Bar 100%” of “1.Video Signal” is reproduced, and
100% in the color bar is displayed in the TV monitor, playing
the Blu-ray Disc player is pause playback.
5. Press the [
6.
While pressing the [MOVIE] and [SPEAKERS] buttons, press
the [
?/1
] button to turn off the main power of the set.
?/1
] button to turn on the main power of the set. When
correctly entering the test mode “FIN_ _ _” is displayed
(press the buttons again until the message appear).
7. The NTSC signal adjustment is begun when press the cross
(center of cursor) button of remote commander, and the display
changes from “N-MWX_ _ _” to “N-MWOCDV” little by little.
Finally, the display returns to the display of “FINN _ _”.
8. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button of the Blu-ray Disc player, and
change to DVD test disc “HLX-506 (Part No. J-6090-077-A)”
or “HLX-507 (Part No. J-6090-078-A)”. The disc playback
automatically becomes start “Main Menu” is display.
9. “1.Color Bar 100%” of “1.Video Signal” is reproduced, and
100% in the color bar is displayed in the TV monitor, playing
the Blu-ray Disc player is pause playback.
10. The PAL signal adjustment is begun when press the cross
(center of cursor) button of remote commander. Finally, the
display returns to the display of “FINN P _”.
11. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button of the Blu-ray Disc player, and
change to DVD test disc “HLX-104 (Part No. J-6090-199-A)”.
The disc playback automatically becomes start “Main Menu”
is display.
12. “59.94Hz, 1080i” → “1.Video Signal” → “1.Color Bar 100%”
is selected, and 100% in the color bar is displayed in the TV
monitor, playing the Blu-ray Disc player is pause playback.
13. The video output of the Blu-ray Disc player is switched 1080i
(The output from the component terminal of the Blu-ray Disc
player becomes 1080i output).
14. The HD signal adjustment is begun when press the cross
(center of cursor) button of remote commander. Finally, the
display returns to the display of “FINN P N”.
15. Then turn off the main power.
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FM AUTO STOP CHECK
generator
set
Procedure:
1. Turn on the set.
2. Input the following signal from Signal Generator to FM antenna input directly.
* Carrier Frequency: A = 87.5 MHz, B = 98 MHz, C = 108 MHz
Deviation : 75 kHz
Modulation : 1 kHz
ANT input : 35 dBu (EMF)
Note:
Please use 75 ohm “coaxial cable” to connect SG and the set. You
cannot use video cable for checking.
Please use SG whose output impedance is 75 ohm.
3. Set to FM tuner function and scan the input FM signal with
automatic scanning.
4. Confi rm that input Frequency of A, B and C are detected and
automatic scanning stops.
The stop of automatic scanning means “The station signal is
received in good condition.”