MP6212
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TUNER OPERATION
The MP6212 allows you to receive channels in U.S.A. or EUROPE mode.
See “Frequency Spacing” on page 8 to learn how to change the tuner
options.
Select a Band
Press the BAND button (3) to change between three FM and two AM
bands. Each band stores up to six preset stations.
Tuning
Auto Seek Tuning
Press the TUNE/TRACK >>| or |<< buttons (17) to move to the next/
previous station automatically.
Manual Tuning
Press and hold the TUNE/TRACK >>| or |<< buttons (17) for more than
three seconds to enter manual tuning mode. Next, press the >>| or |<<
buttons to move the radio frequency number up or down one step.
Preset Stations
Up to six stations on each band can be stored as presets, which can then
be instantly recalled by pressing the associated preset button (12). To store
a station, turn the radio on and select the desired band and station. Press
and hold the desired preset button (numbered one through six on the face
of the radio) for more than two seconds. When stored, the preset number
will appear in the display. The station is now stored and can be recalled by
pressing the corresponding preset button. Repeat for the remaining five
presets on the current band and for presets on the other four bands.
Preview Scan
Press the SCAN button (14) to scan all strong stations in the current band.
The unit will stop at each station for five seconds before continuing to the
next station. Press SCAN again to stop scanning and listen to the current
station.
Automatic Store (AS)
Select six strong stations and store them in the current band using the
Automatic Store feature. To enable this feature, press the AS (13) button.
The radio will automatically scan the band in use and enter strong stations
into the preset memory positions for that band. After entering the stations
into memory, the unit will automatically stop at each station for five seconds,
allowing you to preview each selection. When using the Automatic Store
feature, the new stations replace any stations already stored in preset
memory for the selected band.
Program Type (PTY)
PTY defines the type of program being broadcast, when applicable. Not all
stations are broadcast with PTY information. You can use the PTY function
to play stations broadcast in the following categories:
• All PTY (any station with PTY information is searched)
• Traffic (the TA (Traffic Announcement) icon appears lit when a station
broadcasting PTY Traffic Reports is selected)
• News
• Information
• Sports
• Talk
• Rock
• Classic Rock
• Adult Hits
• Soft Rock
• Top 40
• Country
• Oldies
• Soft
• Nostalgia
• Jazz
• Classical
• Rhythm and Blues
• Soft Rhythm and Blues
• Language
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