Using The Fm/Am Radio - Panasonic SC-AK980 Operating Instructions Manual

Using the FM/AM radio

Manual tuning Manual tuning
1
Press [FM/AM] to select "FM" or "AM".
2
Press [PLAY MODE] to select "MANUAL".
3
Press [4 / 1] or [¡ / ¢] to select the frequency of the
required station.
" " is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being
received.
To tune automatically
Press and hold [4 / 1] or [¡ / ¢] until the frequency starts
changing rapidly. The unit begins auto tuning, stopping when it
fi nds a station.
• Auto tuning may be interrupted when there is excessive
interference.
• To cancel auto tuning, press [4 / 1] or [¡ / ¢] once again.
To improve the sound quality
When "FM" is selected
Press and hold [PLAY MODE] to display "MONO".
To cancel
Press and hold [PLAY MODE] again until "MONO" disappears.
• MONO is also canceled if the frequency is changed.
• Turn off "MONO" for normal listening.
When "AM" is selected
Press and hold [PLAY MODE].
Each time you press button: BP2
AM allocation setting
By main unit only
This system can also receive AM broadcasts allocated in 10 kHz
steps.
To change the step from 9 kHz to 10 kHz
1
Press and hold [FM/AM].
After a few seconds the display changes to a fl ashing display of
the current minimum frequency.
2
Continue to hold down [FM/AM].
• When the minimum frequency changes, release the button. To
return to the original step, repeat the above steps.
• After changing the setting, previously preset frequency will be
cleared.
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BP1
Memory preset Memory preset
30 FM and 15 AM stations can be preset.
Preparation
Press [FM/AM] to select "FM" or "AM".
Automatic presetting
1
Press [OK] repeatedly to select either "CURRENT" or
"LOWEST".
CURRENT Tuning begins from the current frequency.
LOWEST Tuning begins from the lowest frequency.
2
Press and hold [PROGRAM] to start presetting.
The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels
in ascending order. When fi nished, the fi rst station memorized is
tuned in.
Manual presetting
1
Press [PLAY MODE] to select "MANUAL".
2
Press [4 / 1] or [¡ / ¢] to tune to the required station.
3
Press [PROGRAM].
4
Press the numeric buttons to select a channel.
The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is
preset to that channel.
5
Repeat steps 2 to 4 to preset more stations.
Selecting a preset station
Press the numeric buttons to select the channel.
For channels 10 to 30 press [h10], then the two digits.
OR
1
Press [PLAY MODE] to select "PRESET".
2
Press [4 / 1] or [¡ / ¢] to select the channel.
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