Preset tuning

Preset channels to make selection simpler.

Even if the AC mains lead is disconnected from the household mains socket, the stations remain in the memory for approximately two weeks.

Presetting stations

Auto presetting

The FM stations the unit can receive are preset in channels 1 to 30. The AM stations the unit can receive are preset in channels 21 to 30 (FM stations are replaced if any were preset in these channels).

1.Tune to the frequency where you want to begin (page 32).

Tune to FM 87.50 MHz or AM 522 kHz (9 kHz steps), AM 530 kHz (10 kHz steps) to start from the lowest frequency.

2.Enter the menu

MENU

SETUP

Press

RETURN

3.Select “TUNER” and confirm.

4.Select “AUTO MEMO” and confirm.

5.Select “START” and press [ENTER]. Select “CANCEL” to cancel.

During automatic presetting, the memory indicator ( M ) flashes and the frequency scrolls. The memory indicator and channel numbers are displayed for a second when a station is preset.

The last station to be preset is played when presetting finishes.

Stations may not preset correctly if broadcasts are too strong or weak. Preset manually if this is the case.

Manual presetting

Preset the stations one at a time.

1.Tune to the station (page 32).

2.Enter the menu.

MENU

SETUP

Press

RETURN

3.Select “TUNER” and confirm.

4.Select “MEMORY” and confirm.

5.Select a channel number and press [ENTER]. “STORED” is displayed.

• To preset other channels, repeat from step 1.

6.Press [-MENU, –SETUP, RETURN] twice to select “EXIT” and press [ENTER].

You can also preset FM stations in the MONO mode (below).

The radio ENGLISH

Selecting channels

On the remote control

Select the channel.

CH

Press the numbered buttons to select the channel.

0

-/--

To select a two digit number e.g. 21: [10, -/--] [2] [1]

On the main unit

1. Enter the menu.

MENU

SETUP

Press

RETURN

2.Select “TUNER” and confirm.

3.Select “TUNE MODE” and confirm.

4.Select “PRESET” and confirm.

5.Press [-MENU, –SETUP, RETURN] twice to select “EXIT” and press [ENTER].

6.Select the channel.

TUNE

Press

• Press and hold to change channels faster.

Select “MANUAL” in step 4 to tune manually again (page 32).

Reducing excessive noise (on the main unit)

Preparation: Press [-MENU, –SETUP, RETURN] to enter the menu.

During FM stereo reception

You can improve FM reception by switching reception to monaural.

1.Select “TUNER” and confirm.

2.Select “FM MODE” and confirm.

3.Select “MONO” and confirm.

“MONO” lights.

To return to normal reception, select “AUTO”.

4.Press [-MENU, –SETUP, RETURN] twice to select “EXIT” and press [ENTER].

During AM reception

When there is a lot of noise interference with an AM broadcast, try switching to this mode.

1.Select “TUNER” and confirm.

2.Select “BEAT PROOF” and confirm.

3.Select “MODE 1” or “MODE 2” and confirm.

4.Press [-MENU, –SETUP, RETURN] twice to select “EXIT” and press [ENTER].

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Panasonic SA-XR59 manual Radio English, Preset tuning, Presetting stations, Selecting channels