Radio operation
Sensitivity switch.
For normal operation set the sensitivity switch [5] to the 'dx' position. When
listening to a strong stations the signal may become slightly distorted, set
the sensitivity switch [5] to the 'local position' to improve reception.
Note : the sensitivity switch is operational on the FM band only.
Search Tuning
1.
Switch on the radio and select the required waveband.
2.
Press and hold the forward tuning button [8] or the reverse tuning
button [10] until the frequency in the display starts to change
continuously. Release the button.
3.
The radio will continue searching until a station of reasonable strength
is found.
4.
To search for additional stations it is only necessary to repeat the
above operation.
5.
Automatic search tuning may be stopped by a single press of either
the tuning up [8] or tuning down [10] buttons.
6.
Adjust the volume [9] and tone [3] controls to the required settings
Manual tuning
1.
Switch on the radio and select the required waveband.
2.
Intermittently press the forward tuning button [8] or reverse tuning
button [10] until the desired frequency is reached. Each step is equal
to 50kHz on FM - 9kHz on MW - and 1kHz on LW.
Memory presets
You may store up to 10 different frequencies on each of the 3 wavebands
providing a total of 30 preset stations.
1.
Select the desired waveband using the waveband switch [4] located on
the top panel.
2.
Tune in to the desired frequency using search or manual tuning as
described above.
3.
When the desired station is tuned in, press and release the 'M' button
[12] the display will flash
MEMORY
for 8 seconds during which time
you can store a station in one of the memory pre-sets.
4.
Press the required pre-set number button (once for preset memories
1 to 5 and twice for preset memory 6 to 10) press and release the M
button to store the station.
5.
Repeat the above for the remaining pre-set memories.
Note: if a station is not stored during the 8 seconds in which 'MEMORY'
is flashing in the display, the memory store mode is cancelled. No
changes to the memory pre-sets will be made.
Recalling a station from memory
1.
To recall to a preset station, first select the waveband and then press
the required preset button.
2.
Press a pre-set number button once for preset memories 1 to 5 and
twice for preset memories 6 to 10.
RDS Functions (FM stations only)
The RDS (Radio Data System) is a system where inaudible digital information
is transmitted in addition to the normal FM radio programme. The following
features are implemented on the R979:-
Programme Service (PS) Name
Provides a station name display in not more than eight alphanumeric
characters.
Clock Time (CT)
Provides automatic setting and synchronisation of the inbuilt clock.
Alternate Frequencies (AF)
Provides a list of and allows easy re-tuning to alternative frequencies for the
station you are listening to.
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