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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
To prevent fire, do not Cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains,
etc. And donÕt 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.
DonÕt throw a battery, dispose it as
the injurious wastes.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
U.S.A.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated Òdangerous
voltageÓ within the productÕs 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.
WARNINGThis 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:
Ð Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Ð Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Ð Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Ð Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTIONYou 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 installerThis reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installerÕs 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.
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 youÕll know which instructions apply
to you.
In this manual, the display of ST-SE570 is used
for illustration purposes.
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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)* ... 12
Additional Information
Precautions .......................................... 16
Troubleshooting ................................... 16
Specifications ...................................... 17
* European model only.
