Emerson PD3689 User manual

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OWNER’SMANUAL
PD3689
Portable CD-R/RW, MP3 Player
with Digital Tuner, SD/MMC
Flash Memory Card Reader
and USB Port
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TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. TO PREVENT FIRE
ORSHOCKHAZARD,DONOTEXPOSETHISAPPLIANCETORAINORMOISTURE.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
1.) Read these instructions.
2.) Keep these instructions.
3.) Heed all warnings.
4.) Follow all instructions.
5.) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6.) Clean only with dry cloth.
7.) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8.) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10.) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11.) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12.) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13.) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
14.) This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and no object filled with
liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.
15.) Do not overload wall outlet. Use only power source as indicated.
16.) Use replacement parts as specified by the manufacturer.
17.) The product may be mounted to a wall only if recommended by the manufacturer.
18.) Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks.
!
CAUTION
RISK OFELECTRICSHOCK
DONOTOPEN
The lightning flashwitharrow-
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lateraltriangleisintended to
alertthe usertothe presence
ofuninsulated‘dangerousvoltage’
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magnitude toconstitutearisk
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The exclamation pointwithin
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the presenceofimportant
operating and maintenance
(servicing)instructionsin
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ing the appliance.
WARNING:TOREDUCETHE
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DONOTREMOVE COVER
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SERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE
REFERSERVICINGTO
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CAUTION
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Thank You………………
for purchasing the Emerson Portable Multi-Media Audio System. This is the world’s
first compact audio system to include a card slot for SD/MMC flash memory cards.
This allows you to play the MP3 music files which you have stored on SD or MMC
flash memory cards. Simply remove the card from your solid state MP3 player and
insert it into the convenient front panel card reader slot. Now you can enjoy your
MP3 files through the speakers of this system instead of using headphones, which
means you can share the music with all your friends.
We’ve also included a convenient USB port on the front panel as well. This allows
you to connect and play MP3 music files stored on portable USB storage devices.
Of course the built in CD player also plays CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3 encoded CDs
in addition to normal pre-recorded CDs.And the digital tuner will store up to 40 of
your favorite stations (30 FM / 10 AM) for easy and immediate recall.
Finally, all functions of this system can be operated from the comfort of your favorite
chair with the ultra-slim 22-key remote control.
Please be sure to read this manual carefully and completely to make sure you
understand all of the exciting features and functions included in your new system.
We have taken great care to make sure that this system was in perfect working
order when it left our factory. If you experience any problem with the set-up or
operationof this system please do not return itto the dealer. Please call the Emerson
Customer Service Hotline. toll-free, at 800-898-9020. One of our representatives
will try to diagnose and correct the problem for you. If that is not possible you will
be advised how to obtain a replacement.
Once again, all of us at Emerson thank you for your purchase.
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•Operatecontrolsand switchesas
described inthe manual.
•Beforeturning ‘On’the power,make
certainthatpowercordisproperly
installed.
•StoreyourCDs,MemoryCardsinacool
area toavoiddamage fromheat.
•When moving the set, be suretofirst
disconnectthe powercord.
•Avoidinstalling thisunitinplaces
exposed todirectsunlightorcloseto
heatradiating appliancessuchas
electricheaters,on top ofotherstereo
equipmentthatradiatestoo muchheat,
placeslackingventilationordustyareas,
placessubjecttoconstantvibrationand/
orhumidormoistareas.
•Donotattempttoclean thisunitwith
chemicalsolventsasthismightdamage
the finish.Useaclean drycloth.
CLASS 1LASERPRODUCT
CLASS 1LASERPRODUCT
APPAREILÁLASERDECLASSE 1
PRODUCTOLASERDECLASE 1
CAUTION
INVISIBLELASERRADIATION
WHENOPENAND INTERLOCKS
DEFEATED.
AVOIDEXPOSURETOBEAM
ThisproductcontainsalowpowerLaserDevice.
FCC INFORMATION
Thisequipmenthasbeen tested and found tocomplywiththe limitsforaClass Bdigital
device,pursuanttoPart15 ofthe FCC Rules.Theselimitsaredesigned toprovide
reasonableprotection againstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.This
equipmentgenerates,uses,and can radiateradiofrequency energyand,ifnotinstalled
and used inaccordancewiththe instructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradio
communications.However,thereisno guarantee thatinterferencewill notoccurina
particularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevision
reception,whichcan be determined byturning the equipmentoff and on,the useris
encouraged totrytocorrectthe interferencebyone ormoreofthe following measures:
•Reorientorrelocatethe receiving antenna.
•Increasethe separation between the equipmentand receiver.
•Connectthe equipmentintoan outleton acircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthe receiver
isconnected.
•Consultthe dealeroran experienced radio/TVtechnician forhelp.
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15 ofthe FCC Rules.Operation issubjecttothe following
twoconditions:
(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and
(2)Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,including interferencethat
maycauseundesired operation.
IMPORTANTNOTES
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PREPARATIONFORUSE
Unpacking and SetUp
•Carefullyremovethe unitfromthe carton and removeall the packing material
fromthe unit.
•Carefullyremoveanysmall stripsoftape whichmayhavebeen used tokeep
the CDdoorclosed during shipment.
•Open the CD compartmentbypressing the OPEN/CLOSE position atfrontof
top cover.Inside the CDcompartmentyou will see adummyCDprotection card
whichisusedtopreventthelaserpick-up frommovingduringshipment.Carefully
removethiscardand closethe CD door.
•Pleasesavethe carton and packing materialsinthe eventthatyourunitever
needstobe returned forservice.The originalcarton and packing materialsare
the onlywaytoprotectthe unitfromdamage during shipment.
•The ACpowercordand the remotecontrolhandsetarelocated inside the
polyfoampacking material.Makesurethatyou do notaccidentallydiscardthe
accessorieswiththe packing material.
Protect Your Furniture
Thismodelisequipped withnon-skidrubber'feet'topreventthe productfrom
moving when you operatethe controls.These'feet'aremade fromnon-migrating
rubbermaterialspeciallyformulated toavoidleaving anymarks orstainson your
furniture.Howevercertaintypesofoil based furniturepolishes,wood preservatives,
orcleaning sprays maycausethe rubber'feet'tosoften,and leavemarks ora
rubberresidue on the furniture.Topreventanydamage toyourfurniturewestrongly
recommend thatyou purchasesmall self-adhesivefeltpads,availableathardware
storesand homeimprovementcenterseverywhere,and applythesepadstothe
bottomofthe rubber'feet'beforeyou placethe producton fine wooden furniture.
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PowerSources
Thisunitisdesigned tooperateon 8“C”batteries,notincluded,oron normal120V
60HzAChousecurrent. Operating thisunitfromanyotherpowersourcemay
causedamage tothe unit, and suchdamage isnotcovered byyourwarranty.
AC Operation
Connectthe small end oftheACPowerCordtotheACsocketon the back cabinet,
then insertthe plug inanyconvenienthousehold120V60HzACoutlet.
Note:Thisunithasapolarized ACplug withone wide blade and one narrow
blade.Thisplug will onlyfitintoamatching polarized ACoutlet. Thisisa
safetyfeaturetoreducethe possibilityofelectricshock.
If thisplug will notfitinyourACoutlet, you
probablyhavean outdated non-polarized
outlet. You shouldhaveyouroutdated
outletchanged byaqualified,licensed
electrician.
Donotfilethe wide blade on the plug,or
useanadaptertomaketheplug fitintoyour
outlet. Thisdefeatsthe safetyfeatureand
couldexposeyou toelectricshock.
AC Plug
AC Outlet
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BatteryOperation
The batterycompartmentislocated on the bottomofthe cabinet. Turnthe unit
upside downand placethe uniton asoft surfacesuchasabed,atowel,oron the
carpet, toavoidscratching the finishon the cabinet.
1.)Press downon the two“Arrow”marks on the batterycompartmentcoverand
slide the coverinthe direction ofthe arrows,asshown,toremovethe cover.
2.)Insert8“C”(UM-2)batteries,notincluded,inthe batterycompartment. We
recommend thatyou useawell-knownbrand ofalkaline batteriesforlongest
lifeand bestperformance.Besurethatthe batteriesarepositioned according
tothe polaritymarkingsengraved inthe batterycompartment. If the batteries
areinserted incorrectlythe unitwill notwork.
3.)Replacethe batterycompartmentcover.
1
2
OPEN
OPEN
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Replacing theBatteries
When the sound ofthe unitbecomesweakordistorted,orthe unitfailstooperate
atall,removethe originalbatteriesassoon aspossible,disposeofthemproperly,
and install newbatteries.
Neverleaveexhausted batteriesinthe unitasthe mayeventuallyleakand cause
damage tothe unit. You warrantydoesnotcoverdamage due toleaking batteries.
Note:Inordertooperatethe uniton batterypowerthe ACcordmustbe
disconnected fromthe ACsocketon the back cabinet.
Stereo Headphone Jack
This unit includes a stereo PHONES jack on the front panel. You may connect a
set of stereo headphones, not included, to this jack for private listening without
disturbing others.
The built in speakers are automatically shut off when headphones are connected
to thePHONES jack. Make sure that the plug from your headphones is fully inserted
intotheheadphonejack.Iftheplugisnotfullyinsertedthesoundmaybeintermittent,
or you may only hear sound from one side of the headphones.
Important: To prevent hearing damage always set the volume control to a low
level before you connect the headphones. Then connect the headphones, put
them on, and very gradually increase the volume to a comfortable listening
level. Remember that CDs may contain both very soft and very loud passages.
Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using a louder passage, so that you
always know what the maximum level will be.
BatteryPrecautions
•Replacementofbatteriesmustbe done byan adult.
•Donotmixoldand newbatteries.
•Donotmixalkaline,standard(carbon-zinc)orrechargeable(nickel-cadmium)
batteries.
•The supplyterminalsarenottobe short-circuited.
•Non-rechargeablebatteriesarenottobe recharged.
•Exhausted batteriesaretobe removed.
•Onlybatteriesofthe equivalenttype aretobe used.
•Batteriesaretobe inserted withthe correctpolarity.
•Disposeofbatteriesproperly.Donotdisposeofbatteriesinfire.The batteries
mayexplode orleak.
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Auxiliary Input Jacks
This system includesAUX IN R/L Jacks. These jacks allow you to connect external
audio equipment to this system and listen to the sound from the external equipment
through the speakers of this system.
Examples of the types of external equipment that may be connected are:
A cassette deck; the audio outputs from a VCR or DVD player; a personal cassette
player, MP3 player, MD player, or a personal hard-disc audio jukebox device such
as an iPod®.
Connect the audio output jack(s) or headphone jack of the external audio equipment
to the AUX IN R/L jacks on the back panel of this system.
CONNECTION CABLESARE NOT INCLUDED.
You may leave your external device permanently connected to this system if you
wish. It is not necessary to disconnect the external device in order to listen to the
Tuner or CD player in this system.
Instructions for listening to your external device will be found at the end of this
Owner’s Manual.
From External
Audio Source
AC ~ IN
L
R
IN
AUX
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LOCATIONOFCONTROLSAND INDICATORS
FrontPanel
PRG
kHz
MHz
SYNC ALL
ALBUM
RNDM
ESP
ST
SLEEP
INTRO
ALBUM
Top Panel
1
1
234
1
5
6
7
8
910 11 12
13
15
16
17
18
1920
21
22
23 24
26
27
14
25
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1.) Speakers.
2.) Multi Function LCD Display.
3.) Remote Sensor.
4.) POWER LED Indicator.
5.) PHONES Jack.
6.) Rev Skip / Search (Tuning) Button.
7.) FUNCTION Button.
8.) Power ‘On/Off’ Button.
9.) BAND Button.
10.) Play / Pause Button.
11.) VOLUME Button.
12.) Stop Button.
13.) ALBUM /MEM. CH. Button.
14.) EQ Button.
15.) ALBUM /MEM CH. Button.
16.) VOLUME Button.
17.) Fwd Skip / Search (Tuning) Button.
18.) USB Port.
19.) SD/MMC Memory Card / USB LED Indicator.
20.) SD/MMC MEMORY CARD Slot.
21.) CD Door.
22.) Carrying Handle.
23.) AC Power Cord Socket. (Back Cabinet)
24.) Battery Compartment. (Bottom Cabinet)
25.) AUX IN R /L Jacks. (Back Cabinet)
26.) FM TelescopicAntenna.
27.) CD Door OPEN / CLOSE Position.
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RemoteControl
1.) DBBS Button.
2.) EQ Button.
3.) ALBUM / MEM CH. Button.
4.) MODE / FIND Button.
5.) ALBUM / MEM CH. Button.
6.) INTRO Button.
7.) REPEAT Button.
8.) STOP Button.
9.) FUNCTION Button.
10.) AUX Button.
11.) TIMER Button.
12.) IR (Infrared) Transmitter.
13.) POWER ‘On/Off’ Button.
14.) SLEEP Button.
15.) PLAY / PAUSE Button.
16.) SKIP / TUNING Button.
17.) SKIP / TUNING Button.
18.) RANDOM Button.
19.) PROGRAM / CLOCK Button.
20.) TUNER / BAND Button.
21.) MUTE Button.
22.) VOLUME Button.
23.) VOLUME Button.
24.) Battery Compartment.
24
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
10
11 14
15
16
18
20
21
22
23
12
19
13
717
INTRO
DBBS
MUTE
AUX
RANDOM
REPEAT
POWER
TIMER
SLEEP
FUNCTION
STOP
PLAY/PAUSE
EQ
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RemoteControlBattery
Theremotecontrolrequiresone“button-type”3-voltLithium
battery,included.Toextend the lifeofthe originalbattery
wehaveinserted asmall clearplasticspacertab between
the lithiumbatteryand the batteryterminal.
You mustremovethisbatteryspacertab beforeyou can
usethe remotecontrol.
Toremovethe tab,pull itinthe direction ofthe arrowinthe
illustration asshown.
When the operation ofthe remotecontrolbecomes
intermittentorunsatisfactory,replacethe originalbattery
withanew3-voltLithiumbattery.
The batterynumberisCR2025 orequivalent.
1.)Toreplacethe battery,slide the batteryholderoutofthe
remotecontrolinthe direction of‘arrow’.
2.)Removethe originalbatteryfromthe holderand install a
newCR2025 batterywiththe “+”side facing up asshown
inthe illustration.Then slide the batteryholderback into
the remotecontrol.
Dispose oftheoriginalbatteryproperly.Itshouldnotbethrownintoa
fireas thebatterymay explodeifincinerated.Itshouldnotbeleft around
wheresmall childrenorpetsmightplay with,orswallowit.
Ifthebatteryisaccidentallyswallowed,contactaphysicianimmediately.
Remove
before use
Remueva
antes de
usar
INTRO
SKIP/TUNING
TUNER/BAND
DBBS
MUTE
AUX
RANDOM
REPEAT
POWER
TIMER
SLEEP
FUNCTION STOP
PLAY/PAUSE
EQ
Lithium Cell
CR2025
3V
1
2
INTRO
SKIP/TUNING
TUNER/BAND
DBBS
MUTE
AUX
RANDOM
REPEAT
POWER
TIMER
SLEEP
FUNCTION
STOP
PLAY/PAUSE
EQ
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OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
• Make sure that you have removed the battery spacer from the remote
control handset.
• Make sure that the unit is connected to an AC outlet that is always
“live”. Do not connect the unit to an AC outlet controlled by a wall
switch.
General Controls
Most of the main functions of this unit can be operated by the controls on the front
panel, or by the buttons on the remote control handset. If a specific function can
only be operated by the remote handset, or by the front panel controls, this will be
clearly indicated in the instructions.
When operating this unit with the remote control handset make sure that the IR
(Infrared) transmitter on the front of the remote handset is pointed at the remote
sensor on the front panel of the main unit.
The effective operating range of the remote control is approximately 15 feet. Please
note that bright sunlight or room lighting may interfere with the remote control
operation. If the remote is not operating properly try reducing the brightness of the
room or moving closer to the main unit. If this does not solve the problem, it may
be time to change the remote control battery.
Volume Controls
To increase or decrease the system volume press the VOLUME or VOLUME
buttons on the front panel or the remote control.
The Volume Level Indicator will appear on the display when you change the volume
level.
The level indicator ranges
from “00” (Minimum)
to “30” (Maximum).
The system remembers the volume level when the power is switched ‘Off’ and
automatically returns to the same level when the power is switched ‘On’ again.
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EQ (Electronic Preset Equalizer)
The preset equalizer allows you to adjust the sound characteristic for the most
popular types of music.
Press the EQ button on the front panel or the remote control to cycle through the
following equalizer settings:
PASS (EQ ‘Off’), CLASSIC,ROCK, POP,JAZZ.
The appropriate EQ indicator briefly appears in the display to confirm your selection.
The system remembers the EQ setting when the power is switched ‘Off’ and returns
to the same setting when the power is switched ‘On’ again.
DBBS Control (On Remote Control Only)
Press the DBBS button on the remote control to increase the bass response.
Press again to cancel the Bass Boost function.
MUTE Button (On Remote Control Only)
Press the MUTE button on the remote control to shut off the speakers temporarily,
for example, to answer the telephone.
The sound stops and the “MUTE” indicator
flashes in the display.
Press the MUTE button again to cancel the mute function and restore the sound.
The “MUTE” indicator disappears.
The mute function will also be canceled automatically by pressing the VOLUME
or VOLUME buttons.
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Setting The Clock
When the unit is connected to the AC outlet for
the first time the “– –:– –” flashes on the display.
Note: Do not turn the main unit power ‘On’. The clock can only be set while
the main unit power is ‘Off’. The clock can only be set with the Remote Control.
1.) Press and hold the PROGRAM/CLOCK button on the remote control.
“12 HOUR” flashes on display. Press the or SKIP/TUNING buttons to
select between “24 HOUR” or “12 HOUR” modes if necessary.
2.) Press the PROGRAM/CLOCK button again.
Just the Hour digits will continue flashing.
3.) Press the or SKIP/TUNING buttons
to set the display to the correct hour, AM or
PM.
4.) Press the PROGRAM/CLOCK button again.
The Minute digits will begin flashing.
5.) Press the or SKIP/TUNING buttons
to set the display to the correct minutes.
6.) Press the PROGRAM/CLOCK button once
more.
Only the “:” flashing and the clock begins to
run.
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Listening To The Radio
1.) Press the POWER button to turn the unit ‘On’.
The display lighting comes ‘On’ and the
display briefly shows “HELLO”.
2.) Press the FUNCTION button to select the TUNER function.
An AM or FM frequency will appear on the
display.
Press the TUNER/BAND button again to
switch between the AM and FM bands if
necessary.
3.) Tune to the desired station as follows:
• Manual Tuning
Repeatedly press the or SKIP/TUNING buttons until the display shows
the exact frequency of the desired station. Use the Manual Tuning method to
tune to weak or distant stations that are not strong enough to be recognized by
the Automatic Tuning system.
• Automatic Tuning
Depress and hold the or SKIP/TUNING buttons until the display begins
to move, then release the buttons. The Tuner will search up or down the band
for the next strong signal and stop on that station. Repeat this procedure until
the tuner stops on your desired station.
4.) If you tuned to an FM Stereo station the ST
indicator will appear in the display. If the FM
Stereo reception is noisy or weak, press the
MODE/FIND button on the remote control to
select the FM Mono mode.
5.) Adjust the VOLUME,DBBS and EQ controls to the desired settings.
6.) When you are finished listening press the POWER button to return the unit
totheStandby(Off) mode. The display lighting goes ‘Off’ and the display changes
from radio frequency to correct time.
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Hints For Better Reception
FM:Extend and vary the direction of the FM telescopic antenna to find the position
that provides the best reception.
AM:The AM bar antenna is inside the cabinet of the main unit. You may need to
change the position of the main unit until you find the position that provides
the best reception for your favorite AM stations.
MHz
kHz
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Presetting Stations In The Tuner Memory
You can store up to 40 of your favorite stations (30 FM /10 AM) in the tuner
memory for easy recall at any time.
Using either the Manual or Automatic tuning method described on page 16, tune
to the first station you wish to memorize (Example: FM 103.50 MHz) and then:
1.) Press the PROGRAM/CLOCK button on the remote control.
The “PRG” indicator appears and the channel
number “01”indicator flashes in the display.
2.) Press the PROGRAM/CLOCK button again,
the “01” indicator stops flashing, confirming
that your station has been entered in preset
channel number “01”.
3.) Tuneto the next station you wish tomemorize.
Example: FM 106.70 MHz.
Press the PROGRAM/CLOCK button. The
preset channel number advances to flashing
“02”.
4.) Repeat Step 2-3 until you have stored up to 30 stations on the FM band, then
press the TUNER/BAND button to switch to the AM band and follow the same
procedure to enter up to 10AM station in the tuner memory.
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Recalling Preset Stations
1.) Turn the system ‘On’, press the FUNCTION and/or TUNER/BAND buttons to
select the Tuner function and the desired band.
2.) Press the ALBUM/MEM CH. or button
repeatedlyuntil the desiredpresetnumber and
frequency appears on the display.
Changing Preset Stations
1.) Tune to the new station you want to memorize.
2.) Press the PROGRAM/CLOCK button on the remote control.
3.) Repeatedlypress ALBUM/MEM CH. or buttonto select the preset channel
number you wish change.
4.) Press the PROGRAM/CLOCK button again. The new station is entered in the
memory and the previous station is deleted.
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