FM/AM tuning

Automatic preset tuning

You can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store up to 40 FM stations with strong signals (A1 to E8: 8 preset station numbers in each of the 5 preset station groups) in order. You can then recall any preset station easily by selecting the preset station number.

1Rotate the CINPUT selector on the front panel to select “TUNER” as the input source.

2Press JFM/AM to select “FM” as the reception band.

“FM” appears in the front panel display.

3Press and hold KMEMORY for more than 3 seconds.

The preset station number as well as the AUTO and MEMORY indicators flashes. After approximately 10 seconds, automatic presetting starts from the current frequency and proceeds toward higher frequencies.

 

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When automatic preset tuning is completed, the front panel display shows the frequency of the last preset station.

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You can specify the preset number from which this unit stores FM stations. Press GA/B/C/D/E and then HPRESET/TUNING/CH l / h repeatedly after you perform step 3 to select the preset station number under which the first station will be stored.

You can begin tuning toward lower frequencies to store FM stations automatically. Press IPRESET/TUNING so that the colon (:) disappears from the front panel display and then press HPRESET/TUNING/CH lafter pressing and holding KMEMORY for more than 3 seconds.

Notes

Any stored station data existing under a preset station number is cleared when you store a new station under the same preset station number.

If the number of received stations does not reach 40 (E8), automatic preset tuning automatically stops after searching for all the available stations.

Only FM stations with sufficient signal strength are stored automatically by automatic preset tuning. If the station you want to store is weak in signal strength, tune into it manually and store it as described in “Manual preset tuning”.

(Europe model only) Only Radio Data System broadcasting station are stored automatically by automatic preset tuning.

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Manual preset tuning

You can also store up to 40 stations (A1 to E8: 8 preset station numbers in each of the 5 preset station groups) manually.

1Tune into a station automatically or manually.

See page 53 for tuning instructions.

2Press KMEMORY.

The MEMORY indicator flashes in the front panel display for approximately 10 seconds.

MEMORY

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3Press GA/B/C/D/E repeatedly to select a preset station group (A to E) while the MEMORY indicator is flashing.

The selected preset station group letter appears. Check that the colon (:) appears in the front panel display.

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MEMORY

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Preset station group

4Press HPRESET/TUNING/CH l / h to select a preset station number (1 to 8) while the MEMORY indicator is flashing.

Press Hh to select a higher preset station number.

Press Hl to select a lower preset station number.

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MEMORY

Preset station number

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