RQT8470
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5
Different ways to use the unit
Turning off the 
display panel light
Press and hold 
.
To turn on the display panel light, 
press and hold 
 until 
“LCD LIGHT ON” is displayed.
Even when the display panel 
light has been turned off, it 
will come back on for about 10 
seconds when any of the buttons 
is pressed.
Selecting the sound quality 
that suits the broadcast
Press  .
Each time this button is 
pressed, the position of 
“
” changes.
NORMAL-
MUSIC-
NEWS-
HIGH-
This position is 
recommended for 
programs.
When FM stereo 
broadcasts have a 
high level of noise
Press and hold   
until “MONO” is displayed.
• Monaural sound is now heard and 
the level of noise is reduced to 
make listening easier.
• Under normal circumstances, 
ensure that “MONO” is not 
displayed.
• To restore the original setting, 
press and hold
   again 
until “MONO” is not displayed.
Set to this position to 
enjoy music.
Set to this position to listen 
to news programs.
Set to this position when 
high-pitched sound is hard 
to hear.
Using the sleep timer
Press  .
The unit’s power is automatically turned off when the 
set time is reached.
Each time the button is pressed, the setting changes in 
the following sequence:
30 (minutes)     60     90     120
OFF (released)
 To display how much time remains until 
the set time
Press 
.
When the power is turned on again, the broadcast station 
that was last tuned in when the power was turned off, 
will be tuned in.
Listening to sound through 
headphones (not included)
•  Turn the volume down before connecting the 
headphones.
Plug type: 3.5 mm stereo
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent 
hearing damage.
Note
Remaining time
Note
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