RIDGID R8408 manual Mode Selection, Manual tuning all modes, Seek/scan AM & FM Modes

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OPERATION

mode SELECTION

See Figure 8.

Press the MODE button above the display until the desired mode is selected. There are five modes:

FM mode

AM mode

RACE mode - For listening to race-affiliated frequencies

AUX 1: For the 30-PIN iPod connection in the door

AUX 2: For the 3.5 mm input jack located inside the iPod compartment

To select and scroll through modes, press the MODE button. The selected mode will be displayed on the left side of the LCD display.

NOTE: When turned on, the radio will return to the last mode that was used.

manual tuning - all modes

See Figure 9.

The left and right arrow buttons located below the LCD display are used to manually tune to the desired radio frequency. The selected frequency is displayed on the LCD.

Press the left arrow button to tune to a lower frequency and press the right arrow button to tune to a higher frequency.

Briefly push either button (not press and hold) to tune one frequency step at a time.

To scroll through frequencies quickly, press and hold the desired arrow button. To stop scrolling, release the button.

seek/scan (AM & FM MODES)

See Figure 10.

Use the SEEK/SCAN button to quickly find audible frequencies. Each frequency with clear reception can be viewed on the LCD display.

To use the SEEK feature:

Press the button once to tune to the next higher frequency with clear reception.

To use the SCAN feature:

Press and hold the button for two seconds to scan through all the frequencies with clear reception.

NOTE: When scanning, the radio will stop on frequencies with clear reception for three seconds before continuing to the next higher frequency.

Press the SEEK/SCAN button once to stop scanning and select a frequency.

If no frequency is selected. the radio will return to the frequency that was displayed when the scan was started.

mode display

(AM IS SHOWN)

Fig. 8

FREQUENCY

DISPLAY

LOWER

HIGHER

FREQUENCIES

FREQUENCIES

PRESS AND HOLD TO SCROLL

THROUGH FREQUENCIES

Fig. 9

SEEK/SCAN

 

PRESS TO SEEK;

 

HOLD TWO SECONDS TO SCAN

Fig. 10

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionPersonal Safety General Safety Rules Important Safety InstructionsElectrical Safety Heed ALL Warnings Follow ALL InstructionsSpecific Safety Rules ServiceSymbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONDouble Insulation Cord Length Wire Size A.W.GElectrical Electrical ConnectionFCC Compliance FeaturesProduct Specifications Digital Clock Race ScannerBacklit LCD Display Protective Steel Roll Cage Squelch ControlTOP Tray Unpacking AssemblyOperation Packing ListGeneral Usage Tips Charger and Battery Packs Sold SeparatelyTo install/REPLACE clock/MEMORY batteries CordReceptacle To INSTALL/remove Battery PackLatches Dc 1-amp ReceptacleLCD display WIRE-STYLE FM Antenna OptionalAdjusting the volume Turning the radio on/offSeek/scan AM & FM Modes Mode SelectionManual tuning all modes Storing a preset in Memory Direct tuneBass boost Setting the clockStereo/mono Fm only Bass Boost Hour h Minute mPreset Scan Mode Race Specific FeaturesNormal Scan and Preset Scan Modes Clearing Race Presets To clear a preset Race channel from memorySkipping Frequencies and Presets Squelch controlUsing AN iPod with the Job-site radio/ race scanner 30-pin Connectors IPodLCD Displays UX 2 Mode Battery Pack Removal and Preparation for Recycling MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance BatteriesRace LOCATION/DATE Driver/Car No Frequency PresetTrackside Planner Trackside Planner What is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredCustomer Service Information Model No R8408 Serial No