Listening to the radio

Chapter 6 Listening to the radio

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Listening to the radio

The tuner can receive both FM and AM broadcasts, and lets you memorize your favorite stations so you don’t have to manually tune in every time you want to listen.

DVD DTV PC/GAME AUX

	TUNER
	SLEEP
ENTER	CLEAR
SETUP	SR
	TUNE
ST	ST
	ENTER
SOUND	TEST
SOUND	TONE
	TUNE
SOUND
RETRIEVER

3 Use the (cursor up/down) buttons to select FM MONO then press ENTER.

The mono indicator ( ) lights when the tuner is in mono reception mode.

Select FM AUTO above to switch back to auto-stereo mode (the stereo indicator () lights when receiving a stereo broadcast).

Improving poor AM sound

The simplest way to improve the sound quality of AM radio is to make sure that the TV in the room is switched off. Also try changing the position and direction of the AM loop antenna.

Changing the noise cut mode

If you find that the sound quality is bad even after trying the above, you may be able to improve it using a different noise cut mode. Just choose the one that sounds best.

1Press TUNER to switch to the tuner, then press repeatedly to select the FM or AM band.

The display shows the band and frequency.

2Tune to a frequency.

There are three tuning modes—manual, auto, and high- speed:

•Manual tuning – Press TUNE +/– repeatedly to change the displayed frequency.

•Auto tuning – Press and hold TUNE +/– until the frequency display starts to move, then release. The tuner will stop on the next station it finds. Repeat to keep searching.

•High-speed tuning – Press and hold TUNE +/– until the frequency display starts to move rapidly. Keep the button held down until you reach the frequency you want. If necessary, fine tune the frequency using the manual tuning method.

Improving poor FM reception

If you’re listening to an FM station in stereo but the reception is weak, you can improve the sound quality by switching to mono.

1 Tune to an FM radio station then press SETUP.

2 Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to choose FM MODE then press ENTER.

1	Tune to an AM radio station then press SETUP.
2	Use the	(cursor left/right) buttons to choose
NOISECUT then press ENTER.
3	Use the	(cursor up/down) buttons to select a

Noise cut mode (1, 2 or 3) then press ENTER.

Memorizing stations

You can save up to 30 station presets so that you always have easy access to your favorite stations without having to tune in manually each time.

1 Tune to an AM or FM radio station.

For the FM band, select mono or auto-stereo reception as necessary. This setting is saved along with the preset.

2	Press SETUP.
3	Use the	(cursor left/right) buttons to choose
ST.MEM. then press ENTER.
4	Use the	(cursor up/down) buttons to select the

station preset you want then press ENTER.

Listening to station presets

1Make sure the tuner function is selected.

2Use the ST +/– buttons to select a station preset.

•Alternatively, use the number buttons to select a preset directly.

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