Listening To The Radio; Preset Tuning - Sony GX255 Operating Instructions Manual

To change the AM tuning interval
(except for European, Russian
and Saudi Arabian models)
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to
9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the
AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first,
then turn off the system. While holding
TUNING MODE on the unit, press ?/1 on the
unit. When you change the interval, all the AM
preset stations are erased. To reset the interval,
repeat the same procedure.
Note
You cannot change the AM tuning interval in Power
Saving Mode (page 24).
Tips
• The preset stations are retained for about a day even
if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure
occurs.
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
antennas, or connect a commercially available
external antenna.
To improve tuner reception
When tuner reception is poor, set CD player
power off by CD power manage function.
CD power is factory set to on.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1
Press CD to switch the function to CD.
2
Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
3
After "STANDBY" stops flashing, press ?/1
while holding x.
"CD POWER OFF" appears.
To set CD power on
Repeat the procedure above and "CD POWER
ON" appears.
Notes
• When "CD POWER OFF" is selected, disc access
time is increased.
• You cannot change the setting in Power Saving
Mode (page 24).

Listening to the radio

You can listen to a radio station either by
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning
in the station.
Listening to a preset station

— Preset Tuning

Preset radio stations in the tuner's memory first
(see "Presetting radio stations" on page 14).
1
Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION
repeatedly) to switch the function to
TUNER.
2
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to
select "FM" or "AM".
3
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
"PRESET" appears in the display.
4
Press + or – (or turn – TUNING + on the
unit) repeatedly to select the desired
preset station.
Preset number Frequency
continued
GB
15