Chapter 4 - Operations

Tuner Operations

Follow these steps to use the GFR-700’s built-in AM/ FM tuner. Before you begin, make sure the AM/FM antennas are properly connected; see page 14.

Selecting Tuner Mode

To select Tuner mode:

Press the Tuner button on the remote control. or

Press the FM/AM button on the front panel.

Selecting the Tuner Band

To switch between the AM/FM bands:

Press the FM/AM/HD button on the remote control. or

Press the FM/AM button on the front panel.

Switching between Manual and Preset tuning

Manual tuning is used to tune stations and store pre- sets. Preset Tuning is used to select and scan preset stations. To switch between manual and preset tun- ing:

Press the Pre/Tune button on the remote control. or

Press the Tuner/Preset button on the front panel.

Tuning Stations Manually

To manually tune stations:

Press the Tune +/- buttons on the remote con- trol.

-The AM tuner steps in 10KHz increments.

-The FM tuner steps in .05MHz increments.

Tuning Stations Automatically

To automatically scan for stations:

Press the Seek button on the remote control. or

Press the Up/Down buttons on the front panel.

Storing Stations as Presets

The GFR-700 allows you to store up to 64 presets (32 for each band). To store the selected station as a preset:

1Press the Mem button on the remote control.

2 Assign a preset number.

Pressing the Mem button automatically as- signs the selected station to the next avail- able preset number.

To assign the preset to a different number, use the Tune +/- buttons to select the de- sired preset number, and then press the Mem button to save.

Selecting Preset Stations

To select preset stations:

Press the Tune +/- buttons on the remote control. or

Press the Up/Down buttons on the front panel.

Scanning Preset Stations

To automatically scan your presets:

1Switch to Preset mode.

2Press the Seek button on the remote control to start scanning presets.

The GFR-700 will play each preset station for a few seconds in sequential order.

3Press the Seek button again to stop scanning.

Improving Tuner Reception

To improve tuner reception:

Press the St/Mono button on the remote control to switch between Stereo and Mono reception. Sometimes a poor quality stereo signal will im- prove when switched to Mono mode.

Tuner

Tune +/-

FM/AM Seek

Mem

St/Mon

Pre/Tune

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GFR-700 specifications

The Adcom GFR-700 is a high-performance A/V receiver that epitomizes cutting-edge technology and excellent audio capabilities for home theater enthusiasts. Designed with both versatility and user-friendliness in mind, this receiver integrates advanced features that make it a formidable choice for any modern audio setup.

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