Radio

The unit can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2).

Caution

When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

Receiving the stored stations

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.

3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on which the desired station is stored.

Storing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals within the selected band, and stores them in the order of their frequency.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.

3 Press (BTM) for 2 seconds.

The unit stores stations in the order of their frequencies on the number buttons.

A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Notes

If only a few stations can be received due to weak signals, some number buttons will retain their former settings.

When a number is indicated in the display, the unit starts storing stations from the one currently displayed.

If preset tuning does not work

— Automatic tuning/Local Seek Mode

Automatic tuning:

Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to search for the station.

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat the operation until the desired station is received.

Local Seek Mode:

If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (SENS) repeatedly until “LOCAL-ON” appears in the display.

Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in.To cancel the local seek mode, press (SENS) twice when receiving FM.

Note

When receiving AM, to cancel the local seek mode, press (SENS) (“LOCAL-OFF” appears).

Tip

If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning).

If FM stereo reception is poor

Monaural Mode

During radio reception, press (SENS) repeatedly until “MONO-ON” appears in the display.

The sound improves, but becomes monaural (“ST” disappears).
To return to normal radio reception mode, press

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(SENS) (“MONO-OFF” appears).