FM/AM tuning
Automatic preset tuning
You can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store FM stations with strong signals up to 40 (A1 to E8: 8 preset station numbers in each of the 5 preset station groups) of those stations in order. You can then recall any preset station easily by selecting the preset station number.
1Press R INPUT l / h repeatedly so that “TUNER” is displayed in the front panel display.
2Press E BAND to select “FM” as the reception band.
3Press and hold H MEMORY for more than 3 seconds.
The preset station number as well as the MEMORY and AUTO indicators flashes. After approximately 5 seconds, automatic presetting starts from the current frequency and proceeds toward the higher frequencies.
Flashes
MEMORY
AUTO
A1:FM 88.9 MHz
Flashes
When automatic preset tuning is completed, the front panel display shows the frequency of the last preset station.
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You can select the preset station group and the preset station number where the first received station will be stored by pressing
FA/B/C/D/E and then G PRESET/TUNING/CH l / h.
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.
•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” on this page.
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 45 for tuning instructions.
2Press H MEMORY.
The MEMORY indicator flashes in the front panel display for approximately 30 seconds.
3Press F A/B/C/D/E and G PRESET/ TUNING/CH l / h repeatedly to select a
preset station group (A1 to E8) while the MEMORY indicator is flashing.
Check that the colon (:) appears in the front panel display.
Flashes
MEMORY
A3:FM 88.9 MHz
Preset station Colon (:) group and
number
4Press H MEMORY while the MEMORY indicator is flashing.
The station band and frequency appear in the front panel display with the preset station group and number you have selected.
TUNED
A1:FM 88.9 MHz
The displayed station has been stored as A1.
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.
•The reception mode (stereo or monaural) is stored along with the station frequency.
