Sony ST-SA50ES User Manual

FM Stereo
FM-AM Tuner

3-861-346-12(1)

Operating instructions

ST-SA50ES

1999 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock

hazard, do not expose

the unit to rain or

moisture.

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This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

Note to CATV system installer

This reminder is provided to call the
CATV system installer's attention to
Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as
practical.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and
found to compK’ with the limits for a

Class B digital dex ico, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequencv energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. Howev'er, there is no
guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the

following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the

equipment and receix'er.

- Ccinnect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

Owner's Recgrd

The model and serial numbers are
located on the rear panel. Record the
serial number in the space provided
below. Refer to them whenever you call

upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.

Model No. ST-SA50ES

Serial No.

Precautions

On safety

• Should any liquid or solid object fall
into the unit, unpilug the unit and
have the unit checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any
further.

On power sources

• Before operating the unit, be sure that
the operating voltage of your unit is
identical with that of your local
povx'er supply.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet
if it is not to be used for an extended
period of time. To disconnect the
cord, pull it out by grasping the plug.
Never pull the cord itself.

• AC power cord must be changed only
at a qualified service shop.

On placement

• Place the unit in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent heat
build-up and prolong the life of its
components.

• Do not place the unit near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.

• Do not place anything on top of the
unit which might block the
ventilation holes and cause
malfunctions.

On cleaning the cabinet

• Clean the cabinet, panels and controls
with a soft cloth lightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as
alcohol or benzine.

On repacking

• Do not throw away the carton and the
packing material. This makes an ideal
container when transporting the unit.
When shipping the unit, repack it as
it was packed at the factory

If you ba\'e anv question or problem
concerning vour unit that is not covered
in this manual, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony FM
Stereo FM/AM Tuner, Before operating
the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future

reference.

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual
describe the operation of the Sony
ST-SA50ES tuner. Check your model
number by looking at the lower
right corner of the front panel.

Conventions

Table OF contents

Basic Operations

Receiving Preset Stations 4

Getting Started

Unpacking 5
Hooking up the System 5
About the Menu Entry System 7
Customizing the Display 7
Presetting the Radio Stations 8

Advanced Tuner Operations

Tips for Better FM Reception 10
Naming Preset Stations 11
Sorting Preset Stations 11

The following icon is used in this

manual:

'Q' Indicates hints and tips for

making the task easier.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 12
Specifications 12

Index 13

Receiving Preset Stations

This section shows you liow to receix’e preset stations.

3

To tune in a non-preset station,
see "Tuning stations
(Automatic Tuning)" on page 8.

Make sure you've hooked up the tuner and preset stations.

1

(See pages 5 - 7 for hookups and page 8 for presetting.)

2 Turn on the amplifier and select the TUNER mode.

Press ® to turn on the tuner.

3

Press SHIFT to select A, B, C, or D.

^ Press the preset number you want (1 - 0).

To check broadcasts by scanning the preset stations

1 Press TUNE MODE repeatedly until "PRESET" appears in the display.

2 Turn TUNING/SELECT.

Each time you turn TUNING/SELECT, a preset station is received and
the settings (preset code, frequency, and station name, etc.) appear in the
display. The signal meter indicates the strength of the broadcast signal.