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Step 3: Presetting radio stations (continued)

5 Press ENTER/YES on the remote.

The preset number flashes. Proceed steps 6 and 7 while the preset number is flashing. If the unit is not operated for more than 16 seconds, the preset number disappears and the unit returns to the status of step 3. At this time, start over from step 4.

LEVEL- SYNC

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TUNED

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The preset number

6 Press +/– on the remote to select the preset number you want.

7 Press ENTER/YES on the remote.

The station is stored.

8 Repeat steps 1 through 7 to preset other stations.

To tune in a station manually

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “MANUAL” appears in step 2, then press TUNING +/– to tune in the station and continue from step 4.

To change the preset number

Start again from step 1.

To change the AM/MW tuning interval (except for European model)

The AM/MW tuning interval is factory-set to 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM/MW tuning interval, tune in any AM/ MW station first, then turn off the power. While holding down the FUNCTION button, turn the power back on. When you change the interval, all the AM/MW preset stations are erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.

Tips

•The preset stations are retained for a day even if you disconnect the mains lead or if a power failure occurs.

•You can create titles for the preset stations (see page 45).

•To improve broadcast reception, reorient the supplied aerials or connect the optional external aerial.

•When an FM programme has static noise,

press STEREO/ MONO until “MONO” appears. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. Press the button again to restore the stereo effect.

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Contents

Page WARNING Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Page Step 2: Setting the time Step 3: Presetting radio stations To tune in the desired preset the station To preset the station Page Connecting optional A/V components and outdoor aerials Connecting audio components Connecting outdoor aerials Basic Operations Playing a CD Recording a CD on an MD 1 MD 6 5MD p Page Playing an MD Listening to the radio Page Recording from the radio The CD Player Playing the CD tracks repeatedly Playing the CD tracks in random order Programming the CD tracks Page Using the CD display Looping part of a CD track Labelling a CD Page The MD Deck – Playback Playing the MD tracks repeatedly Playing the MD tracks in random order Programming the MD tracks Using the MD display Checking the remaining time of a track Checking the remaining time of a disc The MD Deck – Recording Before you start recording After recording Recording the favorite CD tracks on an MD Selecting the tracks Recording on an MD Recording on an MD manually Starting recording with 6 seconds of prestored audio data Page Marking track numbers Marking track numbers at a specific point while recording Making a space between tracks 3 seconds long Smart Space Auto Cut Page The MD deck – Editing Before you start editing Editing functions Before editing After editing Labelling an MD Erasing recordings To erase a single track To erase all tracks To erase a portion of a track Moving recorded tracks Dividing recorded tracks Combining recorded tracks Undoing the last edit Sound Adjustment Reinforcing the bass sound Selecting the Preset Equalizer menu Other Features Labelling the preset station Page Using the Radio Data System (RDS) What is the Radio Data System Receiving RDS broadcasts Falling asleep to music Waking up to music Timer recording radio programmes Page Additional Information Precautions System limitations of MDs Self-diagnosis Display Troubleshooting General Speakers CD Player MD Deck Tuner Messages Specifications Page Index