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RQT7619

DIO &

OUND

The radio

Preparation

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Turn off TV while using radio since noise may occur.

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Switch [HOME THEATER, TV] to “HOME THEATER”.

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Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM” as the source.

Press [

] or [

] to select the

frequency of the required station.

Main unit: Press [

TUNE] or [TUNE

] .

TUNED: Displayed when a radio

station is tuned.

ST:

Displayed when a stereo FM
broadcast is being received.

Press and hold [

] or [

] ( [

TUNE] or [TUNE

] on the

main unit) until the frequency starts scrolling to start automatic
tuning. Tuning stops when a station is found.

Adjust the volume.

∫

If noise is excessive

Press [SHIFT]

[FM MODE].

Each time you press the button:
FM:Changes between stereo and forced monaural.
AM:BP1

()

BP2 (BP

Beat Proof)

Select either BP1 or BP2, whichever receives better reception.
The FM mode is canceled when you change the frequency.

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FM frequency step

The step is factory-set to 0.2 MHz, but you can change it to receive
broadcasts allocated 0.1-MHz steps.
1 Press [FM/AM] to select “FM”.
2 Press and hold [

∫

] on the main unit.

After a few seconds the display changes to show the current
minimum frequency. Continue to hold the button down. The
minimum frequency changes and the step is changed.
To return to the original step, repeat the above steps.

[Note]

Any FM/AM frequencies preset in channels will be changed by this
procedure. Preset them again.

Preset channels to make selection simple.
Up to 30 stations can each be set in the FM and AM bands.

Press [

] or [

] to tune to the lowest

frequency (“FM 87.9” MHz or “FM 87.5” MHz).

Press and hold [ENTER].

Release the button when “AUTO” is lit on the display.

The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the
channels in ascending order.

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“SET OK” is displayed when the stations are set. The last

station to be set is then played.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set the AM
bands (the lowest frequency is
“AM 520” kHz).

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The unit of display is MHz for FM radio and kHz for AM radio when

the selector is in FM/AM mode.

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“ERROR” is displayed

Presetting was unsuccessful. Preset manually.

Tune to the station (

➜

left).

Press [ENTER].

While “MEMO” is flashing on the display

Press the numbered buttons to select
a channel and press [ENTER].

Alternatively, press [CH

] or [CH

] then press [ENTER].

The station occupying a channel is erased
if another station is preset in that channel.

Press [FM/AM] to select“FM” or “AM”.

Press the numbered
buttons or [

CH] to

select the channel.

e.g., “2”:

[0]

➡

[2]

“12”:

[1]

➡

[2]

[Note]

If there is nearby electrical interference during auto tuning the
frequency may come to a halt without locating a channel. Turn off the
power of the nearby electrical equipment.

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Use FM outdoor antenna if radio reception is
poor.

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Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.

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The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.

[Note]

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Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use.

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Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.

Manual tuning