Pioneer F-208RDS - Manual (Page 8)

The following steps show you how to tune in FM and AM radio
broadcasts using "Auto and Manual Tuning". If you already know
the exact frepuency of the station you want, see "Direct Access
Tuning" on the following page.
Auto and Manual Tuning
1. Turn the Ò STANDBY/OIM switch ON.
2. Press the desired BAND button.
Each tinne you press the button, the band changes as follows.
—>FM reception-------------------
C
LW reception <— MW reception ^
3. Tuning into the frequency of a desired station.
Press the TUNING MODE button to select the tuning nnode.
Each time you press this button, the tuning mode changes as
follows.
Manual tuning mode —> Auto tuning mode ■
— Preset station tuning mode<-----------
Tune into desired frequency with the TUNING knob.
• During auto tuning, the AUTO indicator in the display lights.
No indicator lights during manual tuning. During preset station
tuning, the station number or station name is displayed.
4. To receive another station in the same band,
repeat step 3. To receive a station in the other
band, repeat steps 2 and 3.
[Manual tuning mode]
To raise the frequency, turn clockwise; to lower the frequency, turn
counterclockwise.
• Step change in the following way.
FM: 50kHz, AM: 9kHz (MW), 1kHz (LW).
[Auto tuning mode]
To tune into a frequency higher than the one indicated, turn the
TUNING knob clockwise. To tune into a frequency lower than the
one indecated, turn the TUNING knob counterclockwise; release
when the frequency indication starts changing. The frequency
display changes, and tuning automatically stops when a frequency
that can be received is found.To search for another station, turn the
TUNING knob once more.
NOTES:
(On auto tuning)
Ф Because of the high sensitivity of this unit, it may automatically
stop even at very weak overseas stations. The same can happen
with aggregate radio noise emitted in cities.
• During reception of an AM broadcast, auto tuning of only strong
local stations is possible by changing the direction of the loop
antenna or folding it down. After tuning, move the loop antenna
back to its previous position.
Ф Tune extremely weak stations with manual tuning.
Ф If the radio waves of available stereo stations are weaker than a
certain level, the auto tuning may not function for these stations.
(When receiving FM broadcasts)
Ф If there is distortion because the radio signal is too strong, press
the RF attenuator (HF ATT) button to light the RF ATT indicator.
Ф If there is too much noise during reception of an FM stereo
broadcast, press the MPX MODE button to light the MONO
indicator. Switching to monaural reception results in clearer
reception.
The TUNED Indicator
When the TUNED indicator is not lit, reception is not possible even
if the tuning frequency is correct. This is because the antenna
terminal input is too weak. Check whether the antenna cable is
firmly connected. If it is, consult your nearest dealer and install an
outdoor antenna.
Last station memory
• When the (1) STANDBY/ON switch is pressed to turn the power
on, the last station received before the power was turned off will
be received again.
• When the power is ON and the BAND button is pressed, the last
station received on that band will be received again.
5. Adjust the volume and tone of the stereo
amplifier.
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