06Using the tuner

Chapter 6

Using the tuner

Finding a station

The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the exact frequency of the station you want to listen to, see Tuning directly to a station below. Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later—see Memorizing station presets below for more on how to do this.

TUNING

BAND

TUNING +

SETUP

High speed tuning

Press and hold the TUNING +/– buttons for high speed tuning, releasing the button once you reach the frequency you want.

Tuning directly to a station

Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the station you want to listen to. In this case, you can simply enter the frequency directly using the number buttons on the remote control.

TUNER

TUNER

1 2 3

5 6 7

9 0

DIRECTACCESS

BAND

4

8

1Press TUNER, then press BAND to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary.

Each press switches the band between FM and AM.

•You can also use the front panel MULTI JOG dial to select the tuner.

2Tune to a station using the TUNING +/– buttons. On the front panel, press SELECT first to switch to the frequency select mode for (STATION) TUNING +/–.

Automatic tuning

To search for stations in the currently selected band, press and hold either of the TUNING +/– buttons for about a second. The receiver will start searching for the next station, stopping when it has found one.

Repeat this step to search for other stations.

Manual tuning

To change the frequency one step at a time, press the TUNING +/– buttons repeatedly.

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1Press TUNER, then press BAND to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary.

Each press switches the band between FM and AM.

2Press DIRECT ACCESS.

3Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station.

For example, to tune to 106.00 (FM), press 1, 0, 6, 0, 0.

Note

•If you make a mistake while inputting the frequency, press the DIRECT ACCESS button again to cancel the frequency and start again.

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