Equalizer Selector
The equalizer function applies preset sound effects to the unit’s audio output signal. Press EQ (16) to step through the following equalizer options: “ROCK”,
When the equalizer function is activated, the most recently selected bass/ treble levels cannot be adjusted. When the equalizer function is not active, the unit will return to the most recently selected bass and treble levels.
Menu Operation
Press and hold the MENU button (5) for more than two seconds to access the menu. Press the MENU button to move through the following menu options: LOUD ON/OFF, 12/24 HOUR, VOL LAST/VOL ADJ, BEEP ON/ OFF, AREA SET, LO/DX. The following procedures assume you have already accessed the menu.
Loudness On/Off
When listening to music at low volume levels, this feature will boost the bass and treble ranges to compensate for the characteristics of human hearing. To change the loudness setting:
1.Press the MENU button (5) to select the “LOUD” feature.
2.Turn the rotary encoder (5) to select “ON” or “OFF”.
When activated, “LOUDNESS” appears on the display panel.
12/24 Hour Time Format
This option allows selection of a 12 hour or 24 hour clock format. “12 HOUR” is the default setting. Turn the rotary encoder to change to the 24 hour clock format.
Programmable Turn-on Volume Level
Press the MENU button (5) to select “VOL LAST” or “VOL ADJ”.
•VOL LAST: When the unit is turned on, the volume will resume at the level selected when last turned off.
•VOL ADJ: After selecting “VOL ADJ”, turn the rotary encoder (5) to select the desired level. When this option is selected, the unit will revert to the adjusted volume each time the unit is turned on.
Beep Tone
The beep tone feature allows the selection of an audible beep tone to be heard each time a button is pressed on the face of the radio. “BEEP ON” is the default display.
To turn the audible beep off:
1.Press the DISP button to select “BEEP ON”.
2.Rotate the rotary encoder to select the “BEEP OFF” option.
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Frequency Spacing
This option allows you to select the appropriate frequency spacing for your area. “U.S.A.” is the default setting. Turn the rotary encoder to select “EUROPE”.
Local/Distant Reception (LO/DX)
When the Local function is on, only radio stations with a strong signal are played.
To activate Local reception mode:
1.Press the MENU button (5) to select “DX” (If Local is already activated, “LO” appears in the menu instead of “DX”).
2.Turn the rotary encoder (5) to select “LO”.
NOTE: Distant mode is indicated by a triangle with circles above it.
Clock Set
1.Press the DISP button (7) to display the clock.
2.Press and hold the DISP button until the clock blinks.
3.Turn the rotary encoder (5) to the right the set the hour and to the left to set the minutes.
Reset Button
The RESET button is located on the front of the chassis and can only be accessed with the front panel removed. The reset circuitry protects the microprocessor circuitry. Since resetting the unit will erase the time and preset memories, it should only be activated upon initial installation after all wiring is complete or if there is a malfunction of any of the switches on the unit. In these circumstances, pressing the RESET button will clear the system and return the unit to normal operation.
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RESET BUTTON
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