Sony ST-SDB900 User Manual
DAB/FM/AM
Tuner
Operating Instructions
4-255-834-12(1)
ST-SDB900
©2004 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventil at ion of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And don’t place lighted candle s on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place obje c ts
filled with liquids, such as vases , on the ap pa ratus.
Don’t throw away batter ie s w ith
general house waste; dispose of
them correctly as chemical waste.
Precautions
On safety
Should any liquid or solid object fall into the unit,
unplug the unit and have the unit checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
On power sources
• Before operating the un it, be sure that the operating
voltage of your unit is identical with that of your
local power su pply.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be
used for an e xtended 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 the qualified
service shop.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if th e unit itself has been turned of f.
On placement
• Place the unit i n a l ocati on wi th a dequa te venti lati on
to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of its
components.
• Do not place the unit near heat sources, or in a place
subject to direct sunlight, exce ssive dust or
mechanical shock.
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet which
might block the ventilation hole s a nd c aus e
malfunctions.
• Do not install the appliance in a confine d space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabine t.
On cleaning the cabinet
Clean the cabinet, panels and controls with a soft cloth
lightly moistened wi th a mild detergent solution. D o
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benzine .
On repacking
Do not throw away the c arton and the pac king materia l.
This makes an ideal container when tra nsporting the
unit. When shipping the unit, repack it as it was packed
at the factory.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
unit that is not covered in this manual, please consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are described using the
controls on the tuner. You may also use the controls on
the remote if they ar e of the same or similar name as
those on the tuner.
About area codes
The area code of the tuner you purchased is shown
on the lower portion of the rear panel (see the
illustration below).
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
Area code
Any differences in op eration, according to t he area
code, are clearly ind icated in the text, for example,
“Models of area code AA only”.
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Overview of DAB
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is a new
multimedia broadcasting system that replaces
the current FM/AM broadcast to tra ns mit audio
programmes with a quality comparable to that of
CDs*.
Each DAB multiplex radio station converts
programmes (services) into an ense mble, which
it then broadcasts. Each service contains one or
more components. All service s and compone nts
are identified by name, so you can access any of
them without having to know their frequencies.
Furthermore, additional information (called
programme asso ci at ed data) can be broadcast
along with the se rvices in the form of text.
With DAB digital radio, you can enjoy:
– CD sound quality without any hiss or crackle to
spoil the sound
– both music and data se rv ices from a single tuner
(this tuner does not suppor t da ta services)
– the same radio stations of the same frequency from
anywhere in the country
– multiple progr a mmes (services) from a single
frequency
* Some service components may not match CD quality
sound.
*
Notes
• The status of the DAB broadcast depends on your
country or region. It may not be broadcasted or may
be in test phase.
• DAB programmes are broadcast in Band-III (174 to
240 MHz) and/or L-Band (1,452 to 1,491 MHz),
with each band divided into channe ls. Each of these
channels has its own channel label. For details on the
channel labels and frequencies that this tuner
supports, see the Frequency Table on page 22.
• This tuner supports Band-III only.
• This tuner does not support data services.
• This tuner does not support reception in countries
outside of Europe.
Ensemble
Service
Service
Service
Component
Component
Component
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Unpacking...............................................5
Hooking up the system...... ... ...................5
Basic menu operation..............................9
Before you can receive DAB stations.....9
— DAB INIT SCAN
Storing FM stations automatically........10
— AUTOBETICAL
Receiving Broadcasts
Receiving DAB/FM/AM broadcas ts.....11
Storing stations manually......................12
Receiving preset stations.......................13
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)....14
Description of program types f or DAB
and FM RDS...................................15
Advanced Tuner Operations
Naming preset stations..........................16
Tips for better FM reception.................17
Listening at low volumes......................17
— DRC (Dynamic Range
Control)
Checking reception sensit ivit y..............18
— DAB TUNE AID
Changing the display.............................18
About the indications in the display......20
Additional Information
Troubleshooting....................................21
Specifications........................................22
List of button locations and refer e nce
pages...............................................23
Index .....................................................25
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Getting Started
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items
with the tuner:
• Audio cord (1)
•AM loop aerial (1)
• FM wire aerial (1)
• DAB wire aerial (1)
• Remote commander (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Hooking up the system
Getting Started
Before you get started
• Turn off the power to all components before
making any connections.
• Do not connect the AC power cord until all of
the connections are completed.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid
hum and noise.
• When connecting an audio cord, be sure to
match the colour-coded pins to the
appropriat e jacks: White (lef t) t o White; and
Red (right) to Red.
AM aerial hookups
This section describes how to connect the
supplied AM loop aerial to the AM ANTENNA
terminals. For the specific location of the
terminals, see the illustratio n below.
AM ANTENNA
What will I need?
• AM loop aerial (supplied) (1)
1 Unwrap 2 lengths of the braided lead
wire from around the frame of the
aerial. Be careful to unwrap only the
braided section of the lead wire. Do not
unwrap more than 2 l engths of the lead
wire. Also, be careful not to unbraid the
lead wire.
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2 Assemble the supplied aerial as shown
below.
3 Connect the AM loop aerial to the AM
terminals on the back of this unit.
AM loop aerial
ANTENNA
75Ω
U
COAXIAL
AMFM
DAB
75Ω
COAXIAL
FM aerial hookups
With an FM outdoo r aerial, you can obtain a
higher FM broadca st sound quality. We
recommend that you use the supplied FM wire
aerial only temporarily until you install an FM
outdoor aerial. For the specific loca t io n of the
FM ANTENNA terminal, see the illustration
below.
FM ANTENNA
What will I need?
• FM wire aerial (supplied) (1)
White
4 Adjust the aerial direction for the best
reception.
The AM loop aerial has a directivity which
detects the sign al from some angles mo r e
strongly than others. Set the aerial to the
orientation which provides the best
receiving condition.
If a high pitched noise (beat noise) occurs
when recording AM broadcasts, adjust the
position of the AM loop aerial so that the
noise disappears.
If you live in a building constructed of
reinforced concrete, or with a steel frame,
you may not be able to ac hieve good
reception since th e radio waves becom e
weaker indoors. In this case, we
recommend connecting an optional aerial.
Tip
If you are having difficulty receiving stations, try
repositioning the loop aerial while tuning. Placing the
supplied AM loop aerial near a window will help
improve reception quality.
• FM outdoor aerial (not supplied) (1) and
75-ohm coaxial cable with IEC female type
connector (not supplied) (1)
Connect the supplied FM wire aerial or an FM
outdoor aerial (not supplied) to the FM terminal
on the back of this unit.
FM wire aerial
ANTENNA
75Ω
U
COAXIAL
FM outdoor aerial
75Ω
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
U
AMFM
AMFM
DAB
75Ω
COAXIAL
DAB
75Ω
COAXIAL
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DAB aerial hookups
With a DAB outdoor aerial, you can obtain a
higher DAB broadca st sound quality. We
recommend that you use the supplied DAB wire
aerial only temporarily until you install a DAB
outdoor aerial. Fo r the specific locatio n of the
DAB ANTENNA terminal, see the illustration
below.
DAB ANTENNA
What will I need?
• DAB wire aerial (s up plied) (1)
Black
• DAB outdoor aerial (not supplied) (1) and
75-ohm coaxial cable with F male type
connector (not su pplied) (1)
Connect the supplied DAB wire aerial or a DAB
outdoor aerial (n ot supplied) to the DAB
terminal on the back of this unit.
DAB wire aerial
ANTENNA
75Ω
U
COAXIAL
AMFM
DAB
75Ω
COAXIAL
Connecting a ground wire
If you connect an outdoor aerial, be sur e to
connect an earth lead (not supplied) to the AM
ANTENNA terminal with the “U” indica tion (in
addition to the AM loop aerial) for lightning
protection.
Amplifier hookups
Connect the tuner to an amplifier. Be sur e to turn
off both components before connection. For the
specific location of the terminals, see the
illustration below.
ANALOG OUT
What cords will I need?
• Audio cord (s upplied) (1)
Connect the white plugs to the white (L) jacks
and the red plugs to the red (R) jacks. Insert the
plugs completely into the jacks; incomplete
connections ma y cause noise.
ST-SDB900 Amplifier
ANALOG
OUT
RL
TUNER IN
RL
Getting Started
to DAB outdoor aerial
75Ω
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
U
AMFM
DAB
75Ω
COAXIAL
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MD/DAT hookups
This section describes how to connect the tuner
to a DAT deck or MD recorder for digital-todigital recording. With this connection, you can
obtain the highest possibl e sound quality wh en
recording DAB digital broadcasts, even if you
use the analog out p uts for listenin g pu rposes.
For specific locations of the jacks, see the
illustration below.
DAB OPTICAL OUT
Connecting the AC power
cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet after
completing all of the previous connections.
to a wall outlet
Inserting batteries into the
remote
What cables will I need?
• Digital optical cable (not supplied) (1)
ST-SDB900 MD/DAT
DIGITAL
DAB
OPTICAL OUT
Notes
• When you use a recorder which does not support the
48kHz sampling frequency mode, you cannot play or
record the digital signals fro m the DIGIT AL DAB
OPTICAL OUT jack.
• The DIGITAL DAB OPTICAL OUT jack has a
retractable cover. Insert the plug into the jack.
• FM/AM broadcast signals are not output from the
DIGITAL DAB OPTICAL OUT jack.
DIGITAL IN
OPTICAL
You can control this unit using the supplied
remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by
matching the + and – o n th e batteries. When
using the remote, point it at the remote
sensor on this unit.
Tip
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six
months. When the remote no longer operates the tuner,
replace both batteries with new ones.
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid
place.
• Do not drop foreign objects into the remote casing,
particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or
lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
• If you will not use the remote for an extended period
of time, remove the batterie s to a void possible
damage from battery leaka ge and c or ro sion.
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Basic menu operation
This tuner uses a menu entry system which
allows you to operate various functions by
following messa ges on the display. Use the
following cont rols for basic menu operation.
TUNING/SELECT
MENU
ENTER
Before you can receive DAB stations
— DAB INIT SCAN
Before you can receive DAB, yo u must reg is ter
the contents of broadc asts (ser vice comp onents )
so that they can be received by the DAB tuner
using the DAB Initialization Scan procedure.
POWER TUNING/SELECT
BAND MENU
Getting Started
Use the To
MENU button Enter/Exit menu mode.
TUNING/SELECT
control
ENTER button Select the currently displayed
Display different items or
settings.
item or setting.
ENTER
1 Press POWER to turn on the tuner.
2 Press BAND repeatedly to select DAB.
“DAB Tuning” will appear in the display
while the tuner is collecting DAB data.
Please wait until this message disappears.
3 Press MENU.
4 Turn TUNING/SELECT to display “DAB
INIT SCAN”.
5 Press ENTER.
6 Turn TUNING/SELECT to display
“Yes”.
7 Press ENTER.
Scanning begins. Depending on the DAB
services available in your area, this may
take a few minutes.
8 When scanning is complete, “End”
appears in the display momentarily
and the tuner returns to normal
operation.
Turn TUNING/SELECT to select a service.
Notes
• Do not press any button on the tuner or suppl ie d
remote during DAB INIT SCAN, except POWER.
• If you move to another area, repeat this procedure to
store the stations for your new area.
• This procedure does not create any pres ets.
• This procedure clears all prev iously stored presets.
• For details on presets, see “Storing stations
manually” on page 12.
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