07Using the tuner

Listening to the radio

The following steps show you how to tune to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later—see Saving station presets on the next page for more on how to do this.

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3Tune to a station.

There are three ways to do this:

Automatic tuning

To search for stations in the currently selected band, press and hold the tuning buttons ( TUNING (VSX-D412)/ TUNE (VSX- D512) + / ) for about a second. The receiver will start searching for the next station, stopping when it has found one. Repeat to search for other stations.

Manual tuning

To change the frequency one step at a time, press the tuning buttons ( TUNING (VSX-D412)/ TUNE (VSX-D512) + / ).

High speed tuning

Press and hold the tuning buttons ( TUNING (VSX-D412)/ TUNE (VSX-D512) + / ) for high speed tuning. Release the button at the frequency you want.

1Press the TUNER button on the remote control to select the tuner.

2Use the BAND button to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary.

Each press switches the band between FM and AM.

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