Sony ST-SE570, ST-SE370 User Manual

4-233-395-17(1)

FM Stereo FM-AM Tuner

Operating Instructions

Owner’s Record

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. Serial No.

ST-SE570 ST-SE370

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

To prevent fire, do not Cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Don’t throw a battery, dispose it as the injurious wastes.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A.

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 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 frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, 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

receiver.

– Connect 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.

CAUTION

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

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.

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.

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual describe the operation of the Sony ST-SE570 and ST-SE370. Most operating procedures apply to both. However, there are certain procedures that may apply to only one of the tuners. These are clearly indicated (e.g., ST-SE570 only). Check the model number on the front of your tuner so you’ll know which instructions apply to you.

In this manual, the display of ST-SE570 is used for illustration purposes.

Table of Contents

Parts Identification

Main unit ............................................... 4

Getting Started

Unpacking ............................................. 5

Hooking up the system .......................... 5

Selecting the German display ................ 7

Storing FM stations automatically

(Auto-betical Select)* .....................7

Presetting radio stations.........................8

Basic Operations

Receiving preset stations ....................... 8

Advanced Tuner Operations

About the menu entry system ................ 9

Customizing the display ........................ 9

Receiving broadcasts ............................. 9

Tips for better FM reception ............... 10

Naming the preset stations .................. 11

Organizing the preset stations ............. 11

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)* ...

Additional Information

Precautions .......................................... 16

Troubleshooting...................................16

Specifications ...................................... 17

* European model only.

Parts Identification

The items are arranged in alphabetical order. Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.

Main unit

ST-SE570

12345 786

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AUTO BETICAL SELECT qk (7, 12) BAND qg (9, 10, 12) CHARACTER 7 (11) DIRECT qs (9) DISPLAY 5 (10, 11, 13) ENTER qa (9, 11, 12, 14) EON NEWS/INFO 3 (13, 14) EON TA 2 (13, 14) FM MODE qh (9, 10)

ST-SE370

123 564

AUTO BETICAL SELECT (European model only)

qh (7, 12) BAND qd (9, 10, 12) CHARACTER 5 (11) DIRECT 0 (9) DISPLAY 3 (10, 11, 13) ENTER 9 (9, 11, 12, 14) FM MODE qf (9, 10) MEMORY 2 (8, 11)

MEMORY 4 (8, 11) MENU 0 (9, 11, 14) Numeric buttons qf (7–9) POWER 1 (7, 8, 12) PTY qj (14, 15) RETURN 9 (9) SHIFT qd (8, 11) TUNE MODE 8 (8, 10) TUNING/SELECT 6 (7–12, 14)

1234567890

7890qaqsqdqfqgqh

MENU 8 (9, 11, 14) Numeric buttons qs (7–9) POWER 1 (7, 8, 12) PTY (European model only) qg (14, 15) RETURN 7 (9) SHIFT qa (8, 11) TUNE MODE 6 (8, 10) TUNING/SELECT 4 (7–12, 14)

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items with the tuner:

• Audio cord (1)

• AM loop antenna (1)

• FM wire antenna (1)

• EON connecting cord (ST-SE570 only, 1)

Hooking up the system

1 Before assembling the supplied

antenna, pull the lead wire out from the slot in the antenna frame.

2 Unwrap 3 lengths of the braided lead

wire from around the frame of the antenna.

Be careful to unwrap only the braided section of the lead wire. Do not unwrap more than 3 lengths of the lead wire. Also, be careful not to unbraid the lead wire.

Parts Identification/Getting Started

Before you get started

• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.

• Do not connect the mains lead 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 appropriate jacks: White (left) to White; and Red (right) to Red.

AM antenna hookups

This section describes how to connect the supplied AM loop antenna. For the specific location of the AM ANTENNA terminals, see the illustration below.

AM ANTENNA

ANTENNA

75Ω COAXIAL

What will I need?

• AM loop antenna (supplied) (1)

OUTPUT

R L OUT

EON CONTROL

3 Assemble the supplied antenna as

shown below.

4 Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM

terminals on the back of this unit.

75Ω COAXIAL

ANTENNA

AM loop antenna

5 Adjust the antenna direction for the

best reception.

The AM loop antenna has a directivity which detects the signal from some angles more strongly than others. Set the antenna 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 antenna 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 achieve good reception since the radio waves become weaker indoors. In this case, we recommend connecting an optional antenna.

continued

EON CONTROL

OUTPUT

ANTENNA

OUTPUT

EON CONTROL

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R LOUT

TUNER IN

OUTPUT

R L

EON CONTROL

OUT

EON CONTROL

Hooking up the system (continued)

Tip

For stations that are difficult to receive, try repositioning the loop antenna while tuning. Placing the supplied AM loop antenna near a window will help improve reception quality.

FM antenna hookups

With an FM outdoor antenna, you can obtain a higher FM broadcast sound quality. We recommend that you use the supplied FM wire antenna only temporarily until you install an FM outdoor antenna. For the specific location of the FM ANTENNA terminal, see the illustration below.

FM ANTENNA

Connecting a ground wire

If you connect an outdoor antenna, be sure to connect a earth lead (not supplied) to the AM ANTENNA U terminal (in addition to the AM loop antenna) for lightning protection.

Amplifier hookups

Connect the tuner to an amplifier. Be sure to turn off both components before connection. For the specific location of the terminals, see the illustration below.

ANTENNA

75Ω COAXIAL

OUTPUT

R L OUT

EON CONTROL

What will I need?

• FM wire antenna (supplied) (1)

• FM outdoor antenna (not supplied) (1) and 75-ohm coaxial cable with IEC female type connector (not supplied) (1)

IEC female type connector

Connect the supplied FM wire antenna or an FM outdoor antenna (not supplied) to one of the FM terminals on the back of this unit.

FM wire antenna

FM outdoor antenna

75Ω COAXIAL

ANTENNA

What cables will I need?

• Audio cord (supplied) (1)

White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R)

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 may cause noise.

Tuner Amplifier

Tip (ST-SE570 only)

If you have a Sony amplifier equipped with an EON CONTROL IN terminal, use the supplied EON connecting cord to connect the EON CONTROL OUT terminal on the tuner to the EON CONTROL IN terminal on your amplifier. This lets you use the EON function (see page 13) when listening to other components.

Tuner Amplifier

IEC female type connector

75Ω COAXIAL

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