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Radio

The player has a built-in tuner that allows for FM radio function. The AM loop antenna allows for AM radio function.

Manual Tuning

 

1.

Connect the FM aerial and the AM loop antenna at the back of the unit. Rotate the AM loop for

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better reception.

2.

Press TUNER to enter TUNER mode and toggle between FM and AM.

3.

When the FM station broadcasts Stereo sound, ST is displayed.

4.

Tune a station by pressing repeatedly the TUNER+/- buttons until the desired station is found.

 

 

Alternatively, you can press and hold the same buttons down for about one second to activate

 

 

the automatic search function. In this mode the player will automatically tune frequencies until

 

 

it finds a station.

5.

Repeat step 4 to tune to another radio station.

 

 

Note: If there is any interference, change the aerial’s position until ideal sound reception is obtatined. TV and other

 

 

electronic devices could be the cause of interference, so try to position the aerial away from them.

 

 

Note: When you tune at a weak FM staion manually, press AUDIO on remote to switch from Stereo mode to Mono

 

 

mode. This will reduce the background noise.

Storing radio stations

The player can store up to 30 radio stations in its memory. You can enter every single radio station yourself or the player can store all available radio stations automatically in ascending order.

Automatic preset programming

1.Press TUNER to enter the Tuner mode.

2.Press and hold TUNER down for 3 seconds to start automatic preset programming.

Note: A weak signal can affect the “Automatic preset programming” function’s efficiency. Adjust the aerial for better reception and a more efficient search.

3.Radio frequencies will be browsed and radio stations stored automaitcally. When all the available radio stations are stored or all 30 memory locations are full, the auto preset programming function will stop.

Manual preset

1.Tune to a radio station (see “Manual tuning” for details).

2.Press MEMORY once to enter flashing Preset Loaction number.

3.While the Preset Location number is still flashing, input your desired preset number (1-30) using the numeric buttons or press the CH+/- buttons, then press MEMORY to store it.

Retrieving preset stations

1.Press TUNER to enter the Tuner mode.

2.Press CH+/- to search up or down for the preset stations or directly press the numeric buttons.

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Home Theater Direct RTD209 manual Radio, Manual Tuning, Storing radio stations

RTD209 specifications

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