If it is hard to hear the FM broadcast due to poor reception

1While listening to the radio, press DISPLAY/MENU until the menu screen appears.

2Flick the jog lever toward /to select “OPTION,” then press .

3Flick the jog lever toward /to select “MONO/STEREO,” then press .

4Flick the jog lever toward /to select “MONO,” then press .

The noise will be reduced but the radio will play in monaural.

Protecting your hearing

The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps the maximum volume down to protect your hearing.

1While listening to the radio, press DISPLAY/MENU until the menu screen appears.

2Flick the jog lever toward /to select “OPTION,” then press .

3Flick the jog lever toward /to select “AVLS,” then press .

4Flick the jog lever toward /to select “ON,” then press .

To cancel the AVLS function

Perform steps 1 - 4, changing the AVLS setting to “OFF.”

Turning off the radio automatically

You can set the radio to turn off automatically within a range of 1 minute to 99 minutes by

1minute.

1While listening to the radio, press DISPLAY/MENU until the menu screen appears.

2Flick the jog lever toward /to select “OPTION,” then press .

3Flick the jog lever toward /to select “TIMER,” then press .

4Flick the jog lever toward /to select the length of time you want to set from “1 min” to “99 min,” then press .

To check the length of time before the radio is automatically turned off

During play, perform steps 1 - 4.

To cancel the TIMER function

The TIMER function for the radio will be canceled:

•When you select “OFF” in step 4 of “Turning off the radio automatically.”

•When you turn off the radio.

•When you start playing a CD.

When listening to the radio on the battery

If you connect the external power source plug to the DC IN 3 V jack of your CD player, the CD player will turn off. Turn it on by pressing RADIO ON/BAND•MEMORY to continue listening to it.

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