Radio Reception
Searching for Stations
Automatically — Automatic Tuning
1 Select the desired band.
FM 
FMI nFMII nFMIII n
FMI n···
AM
AM
2 Press either side of the SEEK/AMS/MANU button once to search for the next station (automatic tuning).
SEEK/AMS | SEEK/AMS |
MANU | MANU |
For lower frequencies | For higher frequencies |
The scanning stops when a station is received. Press either side of the SEEK/AMS/MANU button repeatedly until the desired station is received.
When an FM stereo programme with sufficient signal strength is tuned in,
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STEREO |
the “STEREO" indication appears.
To keep the automatic tuning from stopping on stations too frequently (local seek mode), press the SENS button momentarily to get the “LOCAL” indication.
Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in. The local seek mode functions only when automatic tuning is in operation.
Tuning in by Adjusting the Frequency
1 Select the desired band.
2 Press and hold either side of the SEEK/ AMS/MANU button.
Release the button when the desired station is received.
SEEK/AMS | SEEK/AMS |
MANU | MANU |
For lower frequencies | For higher frequencies |
PREVENT ACCIDENTS!
When tuning in during driving, use automatic tuning.
Memorising Stations Automatically
— Automatic Memory Function
Stations with the clearest reception are automatically searched and memorised on each band (FMI, FMII, FMIII and AM). Up to 6 stations on each band can be stored on the preset number buttons 1 to 6 in the order of band frequency.
1 Select the desired band.
2 Press the A.MEM button for more than two seconds.
The unit will be start scanning the selected band and memorise the tuned stations on the preset number buttons 1 through 6 automatically.
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CD Player Operation/Radio Reception
If FM Stereo Reception is
Poor — Monaural Mode
Press the SENS button momentarily.
n“MONO” appears on the display.
The sound will improve, but it will be monaural.
By pressing the | SENS button, you can change the | |||
displayed items as follows: |
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z LOCAL |
| z MONO | z Normal mode |
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