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RQT9874
Radio
Preparation
SC-HC29
Press [RADIO/AUX] to select “FM”.
SC-HC19
Press [RADIO].
Manual tuning
1
Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select
“TUNEMODE”.
2
Press [
R
,
T
] to select “MANUAL” and then press [OK].
3
Press [
2
/
3
] or [
5
/
6
] to tune in to the station.
To tune automatically, press and hold the button until
the frequency starts changing quickly.
“STEREO” is shown when a stereo broadcast is being
received.
Memory presetting
You can preset up to 30 FM stations.
█ Automatic presetting
1 Press [PLAY MENU] to select “A.PRESET”.
2 Press [R, T] to select “LOWEST” or “CURRENT”
and then press [OK].
The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into
the channels in ascending order.
To cancel, press [8].
█ Manual presetting
1
Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select
“TUNEMODE”.
2
Press [
R
,
T
] to select “MANUAL” and then press [OK].
3
Press [
2
/
3
] or [
5
/
6
] to tune in to the station.
4
Press [OK].
5
Press [
R
,
T
] to select a preset number and then press
[OK].
Do steps 3 through 5 again to preset more stations.
The new station replaces any station that occupies
the same preset number.
█ Selecting a preset station
1
Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select
“TUNEMODE”.
2
Press [
R
,
T
] to select “PRESET” and then press [OK].
3
Press [
2
/
3
] or [
5
/
6
] to select the preset
station.
Improving the sound quality
1 Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select
“FM MODE”.
2
Press [
R
,
T
] to select “MONO” and then press [OK].
To cancel, select “STEREO”.
“MONO” is also cancelled when you change the
frequency.
To memorise the setting
Continue with step 4 of “Manual presetting”.
Checking the signal status
Press [PLAY MENU] repeatedly to select “FM STATUS”
and then press [OK].
RDS broadcasting
This system can show the text data transmitted by the
radio data system (RDS) available in some areas.
Press [DISPLAY].
Note:
RDS may not be available if the reception is poor.
LOWEST Tuning begins from the lowest frequency.
CURRENT Tuning begins from the current frequency.
FM The FM signal is in monaural.
The system is not tuned in to a station.
FM ST The FM signal is in stereo.
FM MONO “MONO” is selected as the “FM MODE”.
PS Programme service
PTY Programme type
FREQ Frequency
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