Panasonic SC-AK230, SC-AK333 Radio, Manual tuning, Preset tuning, Optional antenna connections

	g/REW/3,
	f/FF/4
TUNER, BAND	L, STOP
a, REC
	DECK 1/2
c DECK1	DECK2 c
	:, TAPE
	:/J, CD
DISC	CLOCK/TIMER
PROGRAM	Numbered
PLAY MODE
	buttons
TUNER, BAND

ALBUM ( or ) g, REW/3, f, 4/FF

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Automatic presetting

Do the following once each for FM and AM.

Preparation: Tune to the frequency where pre-setting is to begin.

Hold down [PROGRAM] until the frequency changes.

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The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in ascending order. When finished, the last station memorized is tuned in.

Manual presetting

Pre-set the stations one at a time.

1Press [PROGRAM] then press [g, REW/3 ] or [f, 4/FF] to tune to the desired station.

SHIFT

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H.BASS

2Press [PROGRAM] then press [g, REW/3 ] or [f, 4/FF] to select a channel.

3Press [PROGRAM].

The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset in that channel.

Manual tuning

1Press [TUNER, BAND] to select band.

The unit comes on.

Every time you press the button:

FM AM

2Press [PLAY MODE] on the remote control to select “MANUAL”.

Every time you press the button:

MANUAL PRESET

3Hold down [g/REW/3] or [f/FF/4] for a moment to search for a station.

The frequency stops when it finds a clear station.

To stop during the process, press [g/REW/3] or [f/FF/4].

Under excessive interference, a station may not be found.

Press [g/REW/3] or [f/FF/4] repeatedly to tune step-by- step.

“TUNED” is displayed when a radio station is tuned.

“ST” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being received.

If noise is excessive in FM

Remote control only

Hold down [PLAY MODE] to display “MONO”.

Monaural sound is selected and noise reduces when reception is weak.

Hold down [PLAY MODE] again to cancel the mode. “MONO” is also cancelled if the frequency is changed.

To receive FM broadcasts allocated in 0.1 MHz steps

Main unit only

Hold down [TUNER, BAND]. The display changes in a few seconds to show the current minimum FM frequency. Continue to hold down the button until the minimum frequency changes. The step is changed.

Repeat the above to change the step back.

Note

•After changing the “allocation” setting, the frequencies you previously preset in the memory will be cleared.

•Sound is momentarily interrupted if you load/unload tapes while listening to an AM broadcast.

Preset tuning

Remote control only

There are two methods of pre-setting stations.

Automatic presetting	: All the stations the tuner can receive are preset.
Manual presetting	: You can select the stations to preset and the
	order they are preset in.

Up to 15 stations each can be set in the FM and AM bands.

Preparation:

Press [TUNER, BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.

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Selecting channels

Press the numbered buttons to select the channel.

To enter a 2-digit channel, press [>10], then the two digits.

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OR

1Press [PLAY MODE] to select “PRESET”.

2Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF] to select the channel.

Optional antenna connections

Use outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor.

FM outdoor antenna
		FM outdoor antenna
		(not included)
		75 Ω coaxial cable (not included)
Rear		1
panel			30 mm
of this		2	(1 3/16”)
	1		Shield braid
unit
		15 mm
	2	(19/32”)	Core wire
		3

•Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.

•The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.

AM outdoor antenna

AM outdoor antenna (not included)

	5	-12 m
	(16	– 40 ft.)
Rear	1	AM loop
panel		antenna
of this	2	(included)
unit

Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other convenient location.

Leave the loop antenna connected.

Note

Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use. Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.

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