Emerson HK25 Operating Instructions, Listening To The Radio, Hints for Better Reception

HK25 O/M.QXD 8/21/01 3:00 PM Page 5

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

LISTENING TO THE RADIO

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Set the VOLUME Control to a low setting.

Slide the FUNCTION Switch to the RADIO position.

Slide the BAND Switch to a desired setting – AM, FM, or FM STEREO.

NOTE: If you select either the FM or FM Stereo bands, be sure to raise the FM rod antenna and extend it to its full length.

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Rotate the TUNING Control to find the desired station.

NOTE: If the BAND Switch is set to the FM STEREO position and you have tuned to an FM Stereo station, the FM STEREO LED Indicator will light.

If you would like to experience expanded stereo separation, press the STEREO-WIDE Button. The STEREO-WIDE Indicator illuminates and the sound will seem to expand as if the speakers have moved further apart.

When you have finished listening, slide the FUNCTION Switch to the TAPE (Off) position to shut the power off.

Hints for Better Reception

FM - Make sure that the telescopic FM Rod Antenna is raised and extended to its full length. You may have to vary the direction of the antenna to find the strongest signal for each FM station. If you are listening to a weak or distant FM Stereo station and reception is unsatisfactory, slide the BAND Switch to the FM (Mono) position. This will normally provide an improvement in reception, although the sound will no longer be in stereo.

AM - The AM ferrite bar antenna is located inside the cabinet. It may be necessary to turn the unit slightly so that the internal antenna is pointing in the direction of the AM transmitter. You may have to experiment to find the position that provides the strongest reception for each of your favorite AM stations.

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