Kenwood KRC-X858, KRC-708 instruction manual Tuning, Station Preset Memory, Auto Memory Entry

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Tuner features

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Tuning

You can choose from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset station seek, and manual. The "AUTO 1" indicator lights up when auto seek tuning is selected, and the "AUTO 2" indicator lights when preset station seek tuning is selected.

Selecting Tuning Mode:

Press the AUTO button.

Each time you press the AUTO button, the mode switches as follows.

Auto 1 (Auto Seek Tuning)

Auto 2 (Preset Station Seek Tuning)

Manual (Manual Tuning)

Tuning:

1Press the SRC (source) button repeatedly to select the tuner mode. "TUNER" is displayed when the tuner mode has been selected.

2Press either the FM or AM button to select the band. Each time you press the FM button, the band switches between the FM1, FM2 and FM3 (which are used for groups of preset stations).

Press the AM button to select the AM band.

3• Auto Seek Tuning

Press the ¢ button to seek higher frequencies.

Press the 4 button to seek lower frequencies.

Preset station seek tuning

Press the ¢ button to move to the next preset station (i.e., the one with the next highest number), and the 4 button to move to the last preset station (i.e., the one with the next lowest number).

Manual Tuning

Press the ¢ button to increase the frequency by one step. Press the 4 button to decrease the frequency by one step.

NOTE

The ST indicator lights up when stereo broadcasts are being

received.

Station Preset Memory

Store the frequency of a station. You can then recall that station with a single touch of a button.

1Select the band/ station that you want to have stored.

2Press the button (#1-6) that you want to use for the station, for at least two seconds.

The button number blinks once in the display to indicate that the data has been stored.

Recalling a Preset Station:

Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station. The number of the recalled station is displayed.

NOTE

You can store six stations in each of the FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM bands.

Auto Memory Entry

You can automatically store all the receivable frequencies in the band currently being listened to, and then recall them with the touch of a button later. This function is especially useful when you are travelling and do not know what stations are available. Up to six frequencies can be stored this way.

1Select the band for auto memory entry.

2Press the AME button for at least two seconds to start auto memory entry.

The numbers of the preset station buttons are shown in order. When all the stations in a certain band are stored in the preset memory, the auto memory entry stops. The tuner then plays the last station received.

Recalling a Preset Station:

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Contents KRC-X858 KRC-708 Contents Safety precautions 2WARNING 2CAUTIONCleaning the Faceplate Terminals Power ON/OFF General featuresPower Attenuator Switching ModesVolume LoudnessAdjust each mode Audio Control SettingSelecting mode Bass F Adjust the center frequency of the bassTreble Adjust the treble level Fader Adjust the fader level. Setting values Front 15 RearRecalling your sound settings Mobile PresetStoring your sound settings Forced Closing Switching DisplayNon-Fading Output Changing the DisplayPage Reattaching the Faceplate Removing the FaceplateRemoving the faceplate Adjusting faceplate angle Tuner featuresFaceplate Angle Adjustment Auto Memory Entry TuningStation Preset Memory Station Name Preset Snps Assigning NamesCanceling mode during input Station Name Preset Play SnppSwitching Display for Tuner RDS Radio Data System RDS featuresAlarm Radio Text ScrollProgram Type PTY Function Switching to Other Stations with the Same Type of ProgramCanceling Program Type Function During Its Operation Confirming Program TypeTo register a non-RDS station as a program type Cassette player featuresRegistration of a station as a PTY Using Direct Program Search System Dpss Using Dolby B Noise ReductionSwitching Tape Types Playing Cassette TapesBlank Skip Music RepeatTape counter display External disc control featuresSwitching the Tape display Operation Playing Disc modePausing and Restarting Disc Play Playing DiscsFast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play Switching Display for DiscsTrack Search Canceling Direct Disc Search While It Is Operating Making a Forward Disc SearchPresetting Disc Names Dnps Track / Disc Repeat Track ScanRandom Play Disc Name Preset Play DnppTo cancel Dnpp mode Rapid display forward / reverseMenu settings Text / Title ScrollMenu System Manual Time AdjustmentCalendar Adjustment Touch Sensor ToneCalendar Mode Adjusting the dateEntering the month or day setting mode Memo ModeAutomatic Time Adjustment Adjusting Time AutomaticallySwitching to a Different Traffic Information Station Manual Open Button SettingClean Reception System Circuit Crsc Traffic Information FunctionIf you press the Reset button or remove the battery Security CodeTime setting for removing the faceplate Contrast AdjustmentSwitching Graphic Display Switching preoutKEX/ec4/dB Sound Coordinate system Dual Zone SystemExternal Amp Control Basic Operations of remote Loading and Replacing the BatteriesBasic operations Tuner featuresCassette player features External disc control features Accessories Installation ProcedureConnecting Wires to Terminals ACCInstallation non-Japanese cars Locking the faceplate to the unitRemoving the Unit Removing the hard rubber frameInstallation Japanese-cars Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause SolutionCD/External disc control mode Eject No Disc Blank No Track No Panel Hold Specifications FM tuner sectionPage Page Page Page Page

KRC-708, KRC-X858 specifications

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