MONO

TUNER

BAND

SHIFT

1 Press TUNER/BAND to select the FM or AM band.

When TUNER/BAND is pressed while the power is off, the

power is turned on directly (Direct Play Function).

To select a band with the remote control

Press BAND while pressing SHIFT.

2 Press TUNER PRESET repeatedly to select the manual tuning mode.

Each time the button is pressed, the following three tuning modes are selected cyclically.

@Preset tuning mode: The preset number flashes.

@Auto search mode: “SEARCH” is displayed.

@Manual tuning mode: “SEARCH” is not displayed and the preset number does not flash.

Frequency SEARCIH Preset number

m

The preset tuning mode is skipped if no station is preset.

3 Turn MULTI JOG clockwise or counter-clockwise to tune in to a station.

The frequency changes as you turn MULTI JOG. When a station is received, “TUNE is displayed for 2 seconds.

During FM stereo reception, ((KIN)) is displayed.

H DOWN and M UP are also available to tune in to a station.

To search for a station quickly (Auto Search)

Press TUNER PRESET repeatedly to display “SEARCH’’(auto

search mode), and turn MULTI JOG clockwise or counterclockwise until the frequency starts to change rapidly. After tuning in to a station, the search stops.

To stop the Auto Search manually, turn MULTI JOG a little in either direction.

The Auto Search may not stop at the stations with very weak signals.

MDOWN and -UP are also available to search for a

station. Keep -DOWN or M UP pressed until the tuner starts searching. Press the button to stop the search manually.

When an FM stereo broadcast contains noise

Press MONO TUNER on the remote control while pressing SHIFT so that “MONO appears on the display.

Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural.

MONO

To restore stereo reception, press MONOTUNER on the remote control while pressing SHIFT so that “MONO disappears.

To change the AM tuning interval

The default setting of the AM tuning interval is 10 kHz/step. If you use this unit in an area where the frequency allocation system is 9 kH.z/step, change the tuning interval.

Press POWER while pressing TUNEWBAND on the unit. To reset the interval, repeat this procedure.

When the AM tuning interval is changed, all preset stations are cleared. The preset stations have to be set again.

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Aiwa Z-R555 manual Press TUNER/BAND to select the FM or AM band, To select a band with the remote control

Z-R555 specifications

The Aiwa Z-R555 is a classic piece of audio equipment that exemplifies the best in compact sound technology from its era. Designed with portability and ease of use in mind, this model quickly became a favorite among music enthusiasts who sought a reliable, high-quality playback device.

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