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RADIO OPERATION
The unit can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1,
FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2).
Caution
When tuning in to stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
(SEEK)(+)/(SEEK)(–)
(SOURCE)
(BTM SENS)
(MODE)
Storing stations automatically
– Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
radio.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.
3 Press and hold (BTM SENS) until “BTM”
flashes on the display.
The unit stores stations in the order of their
frequencies on the number buttons.
A beep tone will be heard when the setting is
stored.
Notes
•If only a few stations can be received due to weak
signals, some number buttons will remain their
former settings.
•When a number is indicated on the display, the
unit starts storing stations from the one currently
displayed.
Receiving the stored stations
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
radio.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.
3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on
which the desired station is stored.
Automatic tuning
If preset tuning does not work, try the automatic
tuning.
Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to search for the
station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a station.
Repeat the operation until the desired station is
received.
If the automatic tuning stops too frequently
Press (BTM SENS) repeatedly until “LOCAL•ON”
appears on the display.
The “LCL” indicator is displayed.
Only the stations with relatively strong signals will
be tuned in (local seek mode).
To cancel the local seek mode, press (BTM SENS)
once or twice so that the “LCL” indicator
disappears.
If you know the frequency of the station
(manual tuning)
Press and hold (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to locate
the approximate frequency.
Then press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) repeatedly to
fine adjust to the desired frequency.
Monaural mode
If FM stereo reception is poor, receive the station in
monaural mode.
During radio reception, press (BTM SENS)
repeatedly until “MONO ON” appears on the
display.
The “MONO” indicator is displayed.
To return to normal radio reception, press
(BTM SENS) again.
Storing stations manually
You can store only the desired stations on any
chosen number buttons.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
radio.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.
3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to tune in to
the desired station.
4 Press and hold the desired number button
((1) to (6)) until “MEM” appears.
Frequency
Button number
Band
Number buttons