Radio Reception

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Tuning to radio stations

1Press TUNER to select TUNER mode.

"TUNER" is displayed. A few seconds later, the current radio frequency will appear on the display.

2Press TUNER again to select the desired waveband : FM or MW.

3Press and hold à or á until the frequency indication starts to change, then release.

The display will show "SEARCH" until a radio station with sufficient signal strength is found.

4Repeat step 3 if necessary until you find the desired radio station.

To tune to a weak station, press à or á briefly and repeatedly until optimal reception found.

Storing preset radio stations

You can store up to 40 preset radio stations in the memory.

Automatic Preset Programming

Plug and Play setting (refer to ÒBasic Functions - Plug and PlayÓ).

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1 Press TUNER to select TUNER mode.

To begin automatic preset from a desired preset number

Press í or ë to select the desired preset number.

If a radio station has been stored in one of the presets, it will not be stored again under another preset number.

2Press and hold PROGRAM until "AUTO" is displayed.

PROG starts flashing.

The system will automatically store the radio stations with sufficient signal strength, starting from all RDS stations and followed by FM and MW bands respectively. Weak RDS stations may be stored in later presets.

When all the available radio stations are stored or the memory for 40 presets are used, the last preset radio station (or the first available RDS station) will be played.

To stop storing the automatic preset

Press PROGRAM or Ç on the system.

Note:

– If no preset number is selected, automatic preset will begin from preset (1) and all your former presets will be overridden.

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Philips MP3-CD Radio Reception, Tuning to radio stations, Storing preset radio stations, Automatic Preset Programming

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