AOR AR8000 Operating Manual page 78

To restart the manual search process from the start
To start the manual search from the original frequency press [2VFO] to return
to 2VFO mode than press and hold [2VFO] for more than one second to
restart manual search over again.
To resume manual search from the current frequency
Once you have pressed [ENT] to place the active frequency into VFO mode,
you may resume manual search from the current frequency. Press [FUNC]
[2VFO] to transfer the current active frequency to the active VFO.
Press and hold the [2VFO] key for more than one second to initiate manual
search. If the frequency is still active (preventing manual search) press the
[UP] key to force the search process forward.
Writing active frequencies to memory and continuing manual search
If an interesting active frequency is found while in manual search mode, it may
be written to a memory channel.
Press and hold the [ENT] key for more than one second to enter memory
write mode.
The legend "BANK" is displayed on the left of the third line with a memory
location to the right. Either key in the desired memory location for storage via
the keypad or use the [DIAL] (the UP/DOWN keys change the cursor position
if you make a mistake).
Press [ENT] to accept the chosen memory location.
The cursor moves to the fourth line where a
maximum seven character comment may be added.
Use the [DIAL] and UP/DOWN keys to change the
text comment as desired then press [ENT] to accept
the complete entry. (If you do not wish to make a
comment just press [ENT] to skip the entry and
accept the complete data).
The display returns to the same frequency in manual search mode. If the
frequency is still active and you wish to move on press the [UP] key.
Writing active frequencies to memory and staying in VFO mode
If an interesting active frequency is found while in manual search mode, it may
be written to a memory channel and you may remain in VFO mode to continue
listening to the frequency.
Press [ENT] to cancel manual search and transfer the active frequency to
VFO.
Press and hold the [ENT] key for more than one second to enter memory
write mode.