When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to
another frequency broadcasting the same programme in the
same RDS network with better reception.
The ™indicator lights up when the AF function is turned
on.
Display and setting:
"AF ON": The AF function is on.
"AF OFF": The AF function is off.
•When no other stations with stronger reception are available for
the same programme in the RDS network, you may hear the
incoming broadcast in bits and snatches. Turn off the AF
function in such a case.
•The AF function can be turned on or off even when the standby
mode has been turned on. If the power is on, the AF function
tunes in to stations that offer good reception.
NOTE
AF (Alternative Frequency) Function
•When the AF function is turned on whilst auto memory entry
takes place, only RDS stations (i.e., stations with RDS capability)
are stored. RDS stations that have been preset for FM1 cannot
also be preset in FM2 or FM3.
•When the local seek function is turned whilst auto memory
entry takes place, stations with poor reception are not stored.
•When the Traffic Information function is on , only the local traffic
information station frequency will be stored.

Cancelling Auto Memory Entry During Its Operation:

Press the MENU button whilst auto memory entry is taking
place to stop the process.

Recalling a Preset Station:

Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.
The number of the recalled station is displayed.
NOTE
You can automatically store all the receivable frequencies in
the band currently being listened to, and then recall them with
the touch of a button later. This function is especially useful
when you are travelling and do not know what stations are
available. Up to 6 frequencies can be stored this way.
Display and setting:
Select the display "A-MEMORY" during the selecting function in
the menu system.
Hold down either the 4or ¢button for two seconds or
more to start auto memory function.
The numbers of the preset station buttons showed in order.
When all the stations in a certain band are stored in the preset
memory, the auto memory entry stops. The tuner then plays
the last station received.
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Auto Memory Entry
You can choose from three tuning modes: auto seek, preset
station seek, and manual. The “AUTO 1” indicator lights up
when auto seek tuning is selected, and the “AUTO 2” indicator
lights when preset station seek tuning is selected.
Display and setting:
"AUTO 1": Auto seek tuning mode
"AUTO 2": Preset station seek tuning mode
"MANUAL": Manual tuning mode
Selecting Tuning Mode
With the local seek function turned on, auto seek tuning skips
stations with relatively poor reception.
Display and setting:
"LO.S ON": The local seek function is on.
"LO.S OFF": The local seek function is off.
Local Seek Function
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