RIDGID R8408 manual Direct tune, Storing a preset in Memory

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OPERATION

direct tune

See Figure 11.

You can select a desired AM, FM or RACE frequency by pressing the numbered buttons on the keypad to the right of the LCD.

Press the Direct Tune button.

Enter the desired frequency, using the numbered buttons. You do not have to enter the decimal point. It is entered automatically.

NOTE: To delete miskeyed numbers one at a time, press the Backspace/Clear button for each number you wish to delete. Key in the desired numbers.

In two seconds, the radio will tune to the entered frequency.

NOTE: If an incomplete or partial frequency, or one that does not exist is entered, the radio will return to the last valid frequency tuned.

See “RACE SPECIFIC FEATURES” later in this manual for additional Direct Tune information when in RACE mode.

STORING A preset IN MEMORY

See Figure 12.

The memory feature saves up to ten frequencies as presets in the radio’s memory. You can save up to ten modes each for FM, AM and RACE modes.

To store a frequency in memory:

Tune to the frequency you want to save.

Press and hold any number on the keypad for three seconds.

The memory location will appear on the display under MEMORY. If the “0” key is used to store a frequency, the number “10” will be displayed under MEMORY.

NOTE: Choosing a memory location where a frequency is already saved will change the preset to the new frequency.

To recall a preset frequency:

Press the numbered button corresponding to the memory location number of the saved frequency.

To exit a preset channel and return to Manual Tuning, push the “Up” or “Down” arrows or the “Seek/Scan” Control.

To clear a preset frequency (RACE MODE only):

Press and hold the Backspace/Clear button for three seconds to clear a preset from memory.

H

M

PRESS KEYPAD NUMBERS TO DIRECT TUNE

Fig. 11

MEMORY LOCATION

PRESET NUMBER

H

M

HOLD any number (0-9) FOR THREE SECONDS TO ADD A

FREQUENCY TO MEMORY

Fig. 12

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of ContentsHeed ALL Warnings Follow ALL Instructions General Safety Rules Important Safety InstructionsElectrical Safety Personal SafetyService Specific Safety RulesSymbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsElectrical Connection Cord Length Wire Size A.W.GElectrical Double InsulationFeatures Product SpecificationsFCC Compliance Race Scanner Backlit LCD DisplayDigital Clock Squelch Control TOP TrayProtective Steel Roll Cage Packing List AssemblyOperation UnpackingCord Charger and Battery Packs Sold SeparatelyTo install/REPLACE clock/MEMORY batteries General Usage TipsDc 1-amp Receptacle To INSTALL/remove Battery PackLatches ReceptacleTurning the radio on/off WIRE-STYLE FM Antenna OptionalAdjusting the volume LCD displayMode Selection Manual tuning all modesSeek/scan AM & FM Modes Direct tune Storing a preset in MemoryFm only Bass Boost Hour h Minute m Setting the clockStereo/mono Bass boostRace Specific Features Normal Scan and Preset Scan ModesPreset Scan Mode To clear a preset Race channel from memory Clearing Race PresetsSquelch control Skipping Frequencies and Presets30-pin Connectors IPod Using AN iPod with the Job-site radio/ race scannerLCD Displays UX 2 Mode Batteries MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance Battery Pack Removal and Preparation for RecyclingDriver/Car No Frequency Preset Trackside PlannerRace LOCATION/DATE Trackside Planner HOW to Obtain Service What is not Covered WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy What is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service WarrantyModel No R8408 Serial No Customer Service Information