03Getting started

2Press TUNER to switch to the tuner, then press repeatedly to select the AM or FM band.

The display shows the tuner band and frequency.

If you’re using the front panel controls, the TUNER button switches between FM, AM and station presets (see Memorizing stations below).

3Tune to a frequency.

There are three tuning modes—manual, auto, and high-speed:

Auto tuning: Press and hold TUNE +/– until the frequency display starts to move, then release. The tuner will stop on the next station it finds. Repeat to search for other stations.

Manual tuning: Press TUNE +/– repeatedly to change the displayed frequency.

High-speed tuning: Press and hold TUNE +/– until the frequency display starts to move rapidly. Keep the button held down until you reach the frequency you want. If necessary, fine tune the frequency using the manual tuning method.

Improving poor FM reception

If you’re listening to an FM station in stereo but the reception is weak, you can improve the sound quality by switching to mono.

1Tune to an FM radio station.

2Press SYSTEM SETUP.

3 Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to choose ‘FM Mode?’ then press ENTER.

4 Use the (cursor up/down) buttons to select ‘FM Mono’ then press ENTER.

The mono indicator ( ) lights when the tuner is in mono reception mode.

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Select Auto above to switch back to auto-

stereo mode (the stereo indicator ( ) lights when receiving a stereo broadcast).

Memorizing stations

You can save up to 30 station presets so that you always have easy access to your favorite stations without having to tune in manually each time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3 Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to choose ‘St. Memory?’ then press ENTER.

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There are 30 preset locations; each can store one station preset.

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