Optimus High-Power In-Dash AM/FM Stereo CD Player User manual

Cat. No. 12-2152
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
AM/FM Stereo CD Pla
y
er
High-Power In-Dash
AM/FM Stereo CD Player
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FEATURES
Your Optimus High-Power In-Dash
AM/FM Stereo CD Player has many
practical, easy-to-use features, and
you can install it in almost any vehicle.
The stereo’s anti-theft control panel
lets you quickly remove it, making the
stereo inoperative. The auto travel
programming feature lets you store
strong local stations into a separate
travel memory.
Memory tuning, seek and scan tuning,
and FM optimizer circuitry all help
make your stereo’s operation simple
and quick so you can drive safely.
Caution: Use common sense. Do not
change your stereo’s settings in heavy
traffic or during hazardous driving con-
ditions.
CD PLAYER
Audible Search — lets you rapidly
play a CD in either direction to locate
a desired section of a track.
Shuffle Pla
y
— randomly selects and
plays tracks from the loaded CD.
Repeat Pla
y
— automatically repeats
the current track.
Intro Scan — scans and plays the
first 10 seconds of each track, so you
can find a specific track.
AM/FM STEREO TUNER
Memor
y
Tunin
g
— lets you quickly
store and tune up to 18 of your favor-
ite stations (6 AM and 12 FM).
Auto Travel Pro
g
rammin
g
— lets
you automatically store the first 6
strong stations in each band (AM and
FM) into a separate travel memory so
you can quickly find local stations
while traveling.
Seek Tunin
g
— searches forward or
backward to the next strong station in
the selected band. This makes finding
a station quick and easy.
Memor
y
Scan Tunin
g
— scans all
stations stored in memory, playing for
5 seconds on each.
LO/DX Button — lets you set the ste-
reo to scan only strong local FM sta-
tions or both strong and weaker,
distant FM stations.
Band Button — lets you easily select
AM or FM stations with the push of a
button.
Di
g
ital S
y
nthesized Circuitr
y
—
gives you precise tuning and drift-free
reception.
Advanced FM Optimizer Circuitr
y
— automatically adjusts the tuner’s
stereo separation and high-frequency
response to give you the best possible
sound, regardless of the signal level.
© 1996 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
Optimus is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
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GENERAL
Anti-Theft Control Panel — lets you
quickly remove and store the stereo
control panel in the supplied carry
case. This discourages theft because
the stereo cannot operate without the
control panel.
Five Preset Equalizer Settings —
provide you with common sound set-
tings for enhancing rock, jazz, pop,
classical, or country and western mu-
sic. The equalizer settings also en-
hance any kind of music.
Electronic Bass, Treble, Fader, and
Balance Controls — let you adjust
high and low sounds and the balance
between the left/right and front/rear
speakers by pressing a few buttons,
so you can tailor the sound to suit your
preferences.
Line-Out Jacks — make it easy to
connect a booster.
We recommend you record your ste-
reo’s serial number here. The number
is on the top panel of the stereo.
Serial Number: _________________
The CD player in this stereo system is
made and tested to meet exacting
safety standards. It meets FCC re-
quirements and complies with safety
performance standards of the U.S.
Department of Health and Human
Services.
Warnings:
• This system employs a laser light
beam. Only a qualified service
person should remove the cover
or attempt to service this device,
due to possible eye injury.
• The use of controls, adjustments,
or procedures other than those
specified herein might result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
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CONTENTS
Installation............................................................................................................. 6
Before You Begin the Installation ..................................................................... 6
Preparing the Mounting Area .................................................................... 6
Routing Speaker Wires ............................................................................. 6
Removing the Shipping Screw .................................................................. 6
Making the Connections................................................................................... 7
Using an Adapter Harness ........................................................................ 8
Connecting Ground, Power, and Optional Components ........................... 8
Connecting an Equalizer/Booster ............................................................. 9
Connecting Two Pairs of Speakers ........................................................... 9
Connecting One Pair of Speakers .......................................................... 10
Connecting the Antenna ......................................................................... 10
Completing the Connections ................................................................... 11
Testing the Connections................................................................................. 11
Mounting the Stereo....................................................................................... 11
Removing the Stereo from the Dash.............................................................. 13
Usin
g
the Control Panel ..................................................................................... 14
Installing the Control Panel............................................................................. 14
Removing the Control Panel........................................................................... 14
Basic Operation .................................................................................................. 15
Setting the Clock ............................................................................................ 15
Adjusting the Controls .................................................................................... 15
Selecting a Preset Equalizer Setting........................................................ 16
Displaying the Clock....................................................................................... 16
Resetting the Stereo....................................................................................... 17
Turning the Stereo’s Beep On and Off ........................................................... 17
Radio Operation.................................................................................................. 18
Playing the Radio ........................................................................................... 18
Memory Tuning............................................................................................... 19
Manually Storing Stations ....................................................................... 19
Storing Stations in Automatic Travel Programming Memory .................. 19
Selecting a Stored Station ...................................................................... 20
Scanning Stored Stations ....................................................................... 20
CD Pla
y
er Operation........................................................................................... 21
Playing a CD................................................................................................... 21
Selecting a Track............................................................................................ 22
Audible Search............................................................................................... 22
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Shuffle Play.................................................................................................... 22
Scanning the Tracks ...................................................................................... 22
Repeat Play ................................................................................................... 23
Switching Between the CD and the Radio..................................................... 23
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 24
Care and Maintenance ....................................................................................... 25
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................ 25
CD Care Tips ................................................................................................. 26
Replacing a Fuse........................................................................................... 26
Specifications..................................................................................................... 28
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INSTALLATION
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
THE INSTALLATION
Before you install your stereo, read all
the instructions in this owner’s manu-
al. You should be able to answer all of
these questions about your vehicle’s
electrical and sound systems.
• Which of the stereo’s wires is the
power wire?
• Which terminal in my vehicle’s
fuse box is for accessories?
• How do I connect a wire to the
fuse box?
• Which stereo wires are line-level
outputs and which are speaker
outputs?
Also, be aware that installation in your
vehicle might require cutting or modi-
fying your vehicle.
Preparing the Mounting Area
Before you mount the stereo, make
sure you have all the necessary mate-
rials. Then confirm that the stereo fits
your vehicle’s mounting area.
Notes:
• This autosound stereo system is a
DIN-E size unit that requires a 21/4-
inch (57 mm) high by 71/2-inch
(190 mm) wide by 71/4-inch (186
mm) deep mounting area.
• If the mounting area is too large,
you might be able to mount the
stereo with an in-dash installation
kit, available at your local
RadioShack store. Follow the
installation kit’s instructions to
mount the stereo.
Cautions:
• Make sure your vehicle’s mount-
ing area is as level as possible. If
you cannot mount the stereo
exactly level, make sure the ste-
reo will not tilt up more than 30
degrees when it is mounted.
• Be sure to avoid obstructions be-
hind the mounting surface.
Routing Speaker Wires
If you install speakers, avoid routing
the speaker wires near moving parts
or sharp edges. You can usually route
them along the wiring channel be-
neath the vehicle’s door facings by
carefully removing the molding that
holds the carpet in place. After you
route the speaker wires, replace the
molding.
Removing the Shipping Screw
The shipping screw helps protect the
stereo’s CD player from being dam-
aged during shipment.
Before you mount the stereo, use a
small Phillips screwdriver to remove
the shipping screw from the top of the
stereo.
If you do not remove the shipping
screw, you cannot remove the sup-
plied sleeve from the stereo and the
CD player will not work.
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Note: Save the shipping screw in
case you ever want to mail or ship the
stereo. You can secure it to the back
of the stereo with a piece of tape.
MAKING THE
CONNECTIONS
The supplied harness with the 14-pin
connector includes all the lead wires
you need to connect the stereo to
ground, power, some optional compo-
nents, and speakers.
Important: Do not cut these wires. If
you cut any wire, you cannot obtain a
refund or exchange on this product.
RadioShack will provide warranty ser-
vice if you cut a wire and find the prod-
uct is defective.
You might need additional wire, de-
pending on your individual auto sound
system, to complete the connections.
Your local RadioShack store carries a
full line of wire and wire management
accessories.
Cautions:
• For added safety and to protect
your stereo, disconnect the cable
from your vehicle battery’s nega-
tive (–) terminal before you begin.
• Be sure your speakers can handle
64 watts of power (16 watts per
channel). Each speaker must
have an impedance of at least 4
ohms. Your local RadioShack
store carries a full line of speak-
ers.
• You must connect the GROUND,
+12V TO IGNITION, and +12V TO
BATTERY wires first, then make
all other connections as described
in the following sections before
you plug the harness with the 14-
pin connector into the stereo. If
you do not make connections in
the order shown, damage to the
stereo is possible if any wire con-
nections are made incorrectly.
• You must connect a separate wire
to each speaker terminal as
described in the following proce-
dure. Do not use a common wire
or chassis ground for any speaker
connection.
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Note: The wiring harness has the fol-
lowing labels.
Using an Adapter Harness
If you are replacing an existing stereo,
or if your vehicle has been factory-
wired for autosound components, you
might be able to use an adapter har-
ness to connect the power and speak-
ers. RadioShack stores sell adapter
harnesses for most vehicles.
Follow the directions that come with
the adapter harness to temporarily
connect the power and speakers.
Connecting Ground, Power,
and Optional Components
Follow these steps to connect the har-
ness with the 14-pin connector to
ground, primary and memory backup
power, and optional components.
1. Disconnect the cable from your
vehicle battery’s negative (–) ter-
minal.
2. Connect the black ground wire to
a chassis ground, such as a metal
screw attached to a metal part of
the vehicle’s frame. Be sure that
the screw is not insulated from the
chassis by a plastic part.
3. Connect the red power wire (with
in-line fuse holder) to a point in
your vehicle’s fuse block that has
power only when you turn the
vehicle’s key to either the acces-
sory (ACC) or START position.
(illus - (Black) Ground
(Yellow) +12V to Battery
(White/Black) Front Left
(Red) +12V to Ignition
(Blue/White) Amp Remote
Turn On 500 mA Max
(White) Front Left Speaker +
Speaker -
(Gray) Front Right Speaker +
(Gray/Black) Front Right Speaker -
(Green) Rear Left Speaker +
(Green/Black) Rear LeftSpeaker -
(Violet) Rear Right Speaker +
(Violet/Black) Rear Right Speaker -
(illus - show (Black) Ground
(Red) Power
(Yellow) Power/Memory
(Blue/White) Optional
Equipment
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This connection turns on the ste-
reo when you turn on the ignition
or turn the key to ACC, and turns
off the stereo when you turn off
the ignition. This prevents your
vehicle’s battery from being
drained if you leave the stereo on
when you turn off the ignition.
4. Connect the yellow power/mem-
ory wire (with transformer and in-
line fuse holder) to your vehicle
battery’s positive (+) terminal or to
a point in your vehicle’s fuse block
that provides a continuous source
of 12 volts.
This connection provides power
for the stereo’s components, and
continuous power for the stereo’s
memory when the ignition is
turned off.
5. Connect the blue/white wire to any
optional equipment, designed to
run from a switched source, that
you want the stereo to turn on and
off (such as a booster or a power
antenna).
This wire does not provide power
to the components. It simply turns
them on or off. If you do not use
this wire, secure it with a wire tie
and do not let it touch metal.
Connecting an Equalizer/
Booster
If you are connecting the stereo to a
separate equalizer or booster, you
need additional wires (not included).
To increase the total power output
from your system, connect the R
(right) and L (left) line output jacks on
the back of the stereo and blue/white
wire, if necessary, to the equalizer or
booster.
Check the equalizer/booster’s owner’s
manual for directions.
Connecting Two Pairs of
Speakers
If you are using both front and rear
speakers, follow these steps to con-
nect the harness with the 14-pin con-
nector to the speakers.
(illus - show (Blue/White)
Booster
(Right) R
(Left) L
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1. Connect the gray wire to the right
front speaker’s positive terminal.
This terminal is usually marked
with a plus (+) sign or red mark.
2. Connect the gray/black wire to the
right front speaker’s negative ter-
minal. This terminal might be
marked with a minus (–) sign or it
might not be marked at all.
3. Connect the white wire to the left
front speaker’s positive terminal.
4. Connect the white/black wire to
the left front speaker’s negative
terminal.
5. Connect the violet wire to the right
rear speaker’s positive terminal.
6. Connect the violet/black wire to
the right rear speaker’s negative
terminal.
7. Connect the green wire to the left
rear speaker’s positive terminal.
8. Connect the green/black wire to
the left rear speaker’s negative
terminal.
Connecting One Pair of
Speakers
If you are using only one pair of
speakers, follow Steps 1-4 on the left
to connect the harness with the 14-pin
connector to the speakers.
Connecting the Antenna
Connect the vehicle’s antenna cable
to the stereo’s large black antenna
connector.
(illus - (White) (White/Black)
Front Left Speaker
(Gray) (Gray/Black)
Front Right Speaker
(Green) (Green/Black))
Rear Left Speaker
(Violet) (Violet/Black))
Rear Right Speaker (illus - (White) (White/Black) Left Speaker
(Gray) (Gray/Black)
Right Speaker
(Green) (Green/Black))
Do not Connect
(Violet) (Violet/Black))
Do not Connect
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Completing the Connections
Make sure you have securely made all
other connections, then plug the har-
ness’ connector into the stereo’s 14-pin
wiring socket. Reconnect the cable to
the vehicle battery’s negative terminal.
TESTING THE
CONNECTIONS
Turn on your vehicle’s ignition and in-
stall your stereo’s control panel (see
“Installing the Control Panel” on
Page 14). The display should light
when you press ON/OFF to turn on the
stereo.
If the stereo does not work, immedi-
atel
y
disconnect the cable from
y
our vehicle batter
y
’s ne
g
ative (–)
terminal. Then recheck your connec-
tions.
Caution: If you played a CD while
testing the connections, be sure to re-
move the CD from the stereo before
continuing.
After you verify that the display lights,
follow the instructions in “Mounting the
Stereo.”
MOUNTING THE STEREO
Be sure you verify that the stereo is
connected properly. See “Making the
Connections” on Page 7. Then follow
these steps to mount the stereo.
1. Disconnect the cable from the
vehicle battery’s negative (–) ter-
minal.
2. Disconnect the wire harness and
the antenna.
3. Press RLS on the lower right-hand
corner of the control panel to
remove the control panel.
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4. Insert both of the supplied keys
into the slots at the left and right
sides of the stereo. Press the keys
downward, and slide the sleeve
off of the stereo.
Note: The keys are labeled to
show their top edges.
5. Remove the keys from the slots.
6. Insert the sleeve into the dash.
Then secure the sleeve to the
dash by bending out the tabs with
a screwdriver. Bend out all the
side tabs.
7. If your vehicle has an existing
mounting hole under the dash,
use pliers or a 5/16-inch box-end
wrench to attach the short end of
the supplied mounting bolt to the
back of the stereo.
8. Reconnect the wire harness and
the antenna.
9. Slide the stereo into the sleeve
until it locks into place.
10. If you are securing the stereo in
an existing mounting hole under
the dash, push the supplied rub-
ber mounting grommet onto the
mounting bolt, then push the
mounting bolt (covered by the
mounting grommet) through the
existing mounting hole and make
sure it is secure.
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Otherwise, you can use one of the
supplied bolts (with attached
washer) to attach one end of the
supplied metal strap to the mount-
ing hole on the back of the stereo.
If necessary, bend the metal strap
to fit your vehicle’s mounting area.
Then use either the supplied
sheet metal screws or the other
bolt (with attached washer) to
attach the other end of the strap to
a solid metal part of the vehicle
under the dashboard. This strap
also helps ensure proper electrical
grounding of the stereo.
11. Reconnect the cable to the vehi-
cle battery’s negative (–) terminal.
REMOVINGTHESTEREO
FROM THE DASH
If you ever want to remove the stereo
from the dash, follow these steps.
1. Disconnect the cable from the
vehicle battery’s negative (–) ter-
minal.
2. If you secured the stereo to an
existing mounting hole under the
dash, slide out the stereo to free
the mounting bolt from the mount-
ing hole.
Or, remove the bolt holding the
metal strap attached to the back
of the stereo.
3. Press RLS to remove the stereo’s
control panel.
4. Insert both of the supplied keys
into the slots at the left and right
sides of the stereo. Press the keys
downward and slide the stereo out
of the dash.
5. Remove the keys from the slots.
6. Disconnect the wire harness and
the antenna.
7. If you are mailing or shipping the
stereo, use a small Phillips screw-
driver to reinstall the shipping
screw in the top of the stereo.
8. Reconnect the cable to the vehi-
cle battery’s negative (–) terminal.
(illus - show bolt (with attached
washers)) (illus - show keys on slots)
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USING THE CONTROL PANEL
The stereo’s control panel must be in
place for the stereo to operate. When
you remove it, the display turns off
and the stereo cannot be used. This is
a simple, but effective security mea-
sure.
Any stored stations remain in memory
when the control panel is removed.
INSTALLING THE
CONTROL PANEL
1. Insert the left edge of the control
panel into the left edge of the
recess. The pins and holes in the
control panel interlock with the
pins and holes in the recess.
2. Gently push the right edge of the
control panel into the recess until
you hear a click.
REMOVING THE
CONTROL PANEL
1. Press RLS until you hear a click.
The control panel swings out.
2. Remove the control panel, then
store it in the supplied carry case.
Caution: To keep the metal connect-
ing pins clean, do not touch the con-
necting pins in the recess or on the
back of the control panel.
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(illus - show control panel swing)
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BASIC OPERATION
SETTING THE CLOCK
1. Press ON/OFF to turn on the ste-
reo.
2. While pressing and holding down
CLOCK, repeatedly press TUNE/
SEEK TRACK – until the stereo
displays the correct hour. To
quickly advance the hour, press
and hold down TUNE/SEEK
TRACK –.
3. While pressing and holding down
CLOCK, repeatedly press TUNE/
SEEK TRACK + until the stereo
displays the correct minute. To
quickly advance the minute, press
and hold down TUNE/SEEK
TRACK +.
Notes:
• The clock resets the seconds to 0
as soon as you stop advancing
the minute or hour.
• You can use a watch with a
sweep-second hand or other time
reference to set the clock to the
exact second at the beginning of
an hour. When the time reference
reaches the beginning of an hour,
press and hold down CLOCK, then
press 6. The clock resets the min-
utes and seconds to 00 and
advances the hour if the minutes
were past 29.
ADJUSTING THE
CONTROLS
When you listen to your stereo, adjust
these controls to suit your listening
preferences.
ON/OFF — Press until the display
lights to turn on the stereo. To turn off
the stereo, press ON/OFF again.
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AUDIO CONTROL +/–— Repeatedly
press to increase or decrease the vol-
ume. VOL and a volume level number
appear on the display.
Warnin
g
:To protect your hearing, do
not listen at high volume levels. Slowly
increase the volume to a comfortable
listening level.
AUDIO CONTROL SEL — Repeatedly
press until BAS,TRE,BAL,or FAD
and a number appear on the display,
then repeatedly press AUDIO CON-
TROL + or –within 5 seconds to
change the stereo’s bass, treble, bal-
ance, or fader settings.
Notes:
• When you adjust the balance
toward the left speakers, Land a
number appear on the display.
When you adjust the balance
toward the right speakers, Rand a
number appear on the display.
• When you adjust the fader toward
the front speakers, Fand a num-
ber appear on the display. When
you adjust the fader toward the
rear speakers, Rand a number
appear on the display.
•If
BAS, TRE, BAL, or FAD and the
number disappear before you
press
AUDIO CONTROL + or –,
repeatedly press AUDIO CON-
TROL SEL until the setting you
want reappears, then repeatedly
press AUDIO CONTROL + or – to
set it.
• To set bass, treble, balance, and
fader to their center (middle) set-
tings, press and hold down AUDIO
CONTROL SEL for about 3 sec-
onds until the stereo beeps twice.
Selecting a Preset Equalizer
Setting
The stereo has preset graphic equaliz-
er settings to let you vary the balance of
the sound it produces. These settings
are designed to give you the best
sound for jazz, pop, rock, classical, and
country and western music.
To select a graphic equalizer set-
ting, repeatedly press P-EQ until
ROC (rock), JAZ (jazz), POP (pop),
CLS (classic), or C W (country and
western) appears on the display.
The P-EQ indicator turns on to show
that you have selected a graphic
equalizer setting.
To turn off equalization, press P-EQ
until DFT (defeat) appears on the dis-
play. The P-EQ indicator turns off.
Note: The graphic equalizer setting or
DFT disappears from the display af-
ter about 5 seconds or when you
press another button.
DISPLAYING THE CLOCK
While the radio or a CD is playing,
press
CLOCK to display the clock. The
stereo displays the clock for 5 sec-
onds, then returns to the radio or CD
display.
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Note: If you eject a CD while it is play-
ing and do not remove it from the CD
player, the stereo displays NO Cd. If
you eject a CD then remove it from the
CD player, the stereo shows the clock.
RESETTING THE
STEREO
If your stereo locks up or does not
work properly, use something pointed,
such as a straightened paper clip, to
press RESET for about 1 second.
TURNING THE
STEREO’S BEEP ON
AND OFF
The stereo normally beeps when you
press most buttons. To turn the ste-
reo’s beep on or off, eject a CD if one
is loaded (see “CD Player Operation”
on Page 21). Then press and hold
down
CD for about 3 seconds until the
stereo beeps twice.
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RADIO OPERATION
PLAYING THE RADIO
1. Press ON/OFF to turn on the ste-
reo. The radio automatically tunes
to the last station and band
selected.
Note:
If you ejected a CD just
before turning off the stereo, the
display shows the time.
2. Press BAND to select the desired
band. AM appears on the display
when the AM band is selected.
FMI or FMII appears on the dis-
play when an FM band is
selected.
3. Tune to the desired station in one
of the following ways.
Manual Tunin
g
:Repeatedly
press
TUNE/SEEK TRACK – or +
to tune down or up the selected
band.
Seek Tunin
g
:Press and hold
down
TUNE/SEEK TRACK – or +
for about 1 second to tune to the
next lower or higher station.
Note: If DX appears on the dis-
play, the stereo stops on both
strong and weak FM stations. To
limit seek tuning to only strong FM
stations, press LO/DX so DX dis-
appears.
4. Press AUDIO CONTROL + or –to
increase or decrease the volume
as desired.
Notes:
•ST appears on the display when
an FM signal is received in stereo.
• See “Adjusting the Controls” on
Page 15 for information about
changing the stereo’s other set-
tings.
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MEMORY TUNING
You can manually store up to 6 AM
and 12 FM stations in memory groups.
Each memory group (AM, FMI, and
FMII) holds up to six stations. You can
also automatically store the first 6
strong AM and first 6 strong FM sta-
tions in a separate automatic travel
programming memory.
Manually Storing Stations
1. Repeatedly press BAND to select
the desired memory group (AM for
AM, or FMI or FMII for FM).
2. Use either seek or manual tuning
to tune to the station you want to
store.
Note: To tune both strong and
weak FM stations, press LO/DX so
DX appears. To tune only strong
FM stations, press LO/DX so DX
disappears.
3. Press and hold down the desired
memory channel button until the
memory channel number, ch, and
the frequency flash once on the
display. The station is stored.
Storing Stationsin Automatic
Travel Programming Memory
The stereo can store the first 6 strong
AM and the first 6 strong FM stations it
finds into its automatic travel program-
ming memory. This memory is sepa-
rate from the stereo’s memory groups,
so it does not replace the stations you
manually stored.
1. Repeatedly press BAND to select
the desired band (AM for AM, or
FMI or FMII for FM).
2. Press and hold down TUNE/SEEK
TRACK ATP (automatic travel pro-
gramming) for about 2 seconds.
The stereo displays AS, scans the
selected band, and automatically
stores the first 6 strong stations it
finds in automatic travel program-
ming memory.
After the stereo stores all six sta-
tions in the selected band, it tunes
to the station stored in channel 1
in automatic travel programming
memory.
Note: If the stereo could not find
any stations, - - - and the
channel number appears on the
display. Press BAND or select
another station to listen to the
radio.
(illus - callout ‘Memory Channel
Buttons)
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3. Press and release TUNE/SEEK
TRACK ATP so AS disappears
from the display.
Selecting a Stored Station
To select a station you manually
stored in AM, FMI, or FMII, repeatedly
press BAND to select the desired
memory group, then press the desired
memory channel button.
Note: Do not hold down the memory
channel button. This stores the cur-
rently tuned station into that location.
Follow these steps to select a station
you automatically stored in automatic
travel programming memory.
1. Repeatedly press BAND to select
the desired band (AM for AM, or
FMI or FMII for FM).
2. Press TUNE/SEEK TRACK ATP
until
AS appears on the display.
Note: Do not hold down TUNE/
SEEK TRACK ATP. This causes the
stereo to automatically scan and
store the first 6 strong stations it
finds into its automatic travel pro-
gramming memory.
3. Press the desired memory chan-
nel button.
Note: If the stereo could not find
any strong stations, - - - and
the channel number appear on
the display if you try to tune to an
automatic travel programming
memory channel.
Scanning Stored Stations
The radio can scan all stored stations
in the selected band, pausing for 5
seconds at each station.
To start scanning stored stations,
repeatedly press BAND to select the
desired memory group, then press
P-SCAN.
To scan the stations in the automatic
travel programming memory, press
BAND to select the desired band,
press
TUNE/SEEK TRACK ATP so AS
appears on the display, then press P-
SCAN.
As the radio scans each memory
channel, the channel number flashes
and the frequency is displayed. After
scanning all memory channels, the
stereo returns to the original station.
To stop the scanning when the radio
pauses at a station you want to listen
to, press P-SCAN again.
(illus - call out P-SCAN button)
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