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You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts
through the built-in tuner. Before operation,
make sure you have connected the FM and AM
antennas to the receiver (see page 14).
Tip
The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as
shown in the following table. For details on area codes,
see page 3.
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (see page 47).
Automatic tuning
If you do not know the frequency of the station
you want, you can let the receiver scan all
available stations in your area.
1 Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to
select the FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
Press TUNING + to scan from low to high;
press TUNING – to scan from high to low.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a
station is received.
Tip
If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM stereo
reception is poor, press FM MODE to change to
monaural (MONO). You will not be able to enjoy the
stereo effect, but the sound will be less distorted. To
return to stereo mode, press FM MODE again.
Direct tuning
You can enter the frequency of the station you
want directly. Use the remote for the operation.
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the
FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in.
Tip
You can also use TUNER FM/AM on the
receiver.
2 Press D.TUNING.
3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz
(You do not have to enter the last “0” when
the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)
Press 1 b 3 b 5 b 0
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust
the direction of the AM loop antenna for
optimum reception.
If you cannot tune in a station
and the entered numbers flash
Make sure you have entered the right frequency.
If not, repeat steps 2 and 3. If the entered
numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in
your area.
Listening to FM/AM radio
Area code FM AM
CEL, CEK, SP, TW, KR,
AU
50 kHz 9 kHz
E2/E3 50 kHz 9 kHz*
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