FM/AM tuning
The FM/AM tuner of this unit provides the following two modes for tuning.
■Frequency tuning mode (Auto tuning / Manual tuning)
You can tune in to a desired FM/AM station by searching or specifying its frequency.
■Preset tuning mode (Preset tuning)
You can preset the frequencies of FM/AM stations by registering them to specific numbers, and later just select those numbers to tune in.
Note
•Adjust the FM/AM antennas connected to this unit for the best reception.
Tuning in to the desired FM/AM station (Frequency tuning)
1Press NINPUT l/ h(or gTUNER) repeatedly and switch the input source to “TUNER.”
2Press FFM (hFM) or GAM (hAM) to select a band.
“FM” or “AM” appears on the front panel display according to the band that you have selected.
3Press HTUNING l/ h(or hTUNING k/ n) to specify the frequency.
To adjust the frequency to a higher range, press h(or k). To adjust it to the lower range, press l(or n). The TUNED indicator on the front panel display lights up when the tuner is tuned in to a station. The STEREO indicator also lights up if the program being broadcasted is in stereo.
STEREO
TUNED
FM92.5MHz
The frequency changes in the following manner according to how you press HTUNING l/ h(or hTUNING k / n).
When you press the key more than 1 second
The tuner searches the frequency of a station that is detectable around the current frequency. This is effective when the tuner can receive strong signals without any interference. Once the search starts, release the key. When you keep holding the key, the search continues even when a station is detected. This is useful when you want to tune in to a specific station.
When you press and release the key
The tuner increases or decreases the frequency in steps. Use this method when the tuner cannot receive strong signals and stations are skipped during the search. You can listen to better quality sound even when the tuner cannot receive a strong signal.
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•You can switch between stereo and monaural for FM broadcast in the option menu (see page 34).
4To tune in by direct frequency tuning, enter the frequency of the desired station using the numeric keys on the remote control.
Enter only integers. For example, if you want to set the frequency to 88.9 MHz, enter “889” using sNumeric keys.
Note
•“Wrong Station!” appears on the front panel display when you enter a frequency that is out of receivable range. Make sure that the entered frequency is correct.
Registering FM/AM stations and tuning in (Preset tuning)
You can register up to 40 FM/AM stations (Preset) using “Automatic station preset” or “Manual station preset.”
Registering stations by automatic station preset
The tuner automatically detects FM stations with strong signals and registers up to 40 stations. AM stations cannot be automatically registered. Use manual station preset.
1Press NINPUT l/ hrepeatedly (or press gTUNER) to switch the input source to “TUNER.”
2Press mOPTION on the remote control.
The option menu screen for setting options of tuner input appears on the front panel display.
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•For details on the option menu, see page 33.
•The option menu is displayed on monitor components.
3Select “Auto Preset,” and press nENTER.
Auto Preset
Automatic station preset starts about 5 seconds later from the lowest frequency upwards.
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•You can select the preset number at which the preset starts by pressing hPRESET k/ nor nCursor k/ nwhile the front panel display is in the state as shown in the below figure.
•To cancel registration, press nRETURN on the remote control.
Status
01:FM87.5MHz
Preset number | Frequency |