55ENGLISHESPAÑOLRQTX1040Using the FM/AM radioManual tuningManual tuning1 Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM”.2 If “PGM” is displayed, press [TUNE MODE] to clear it.3 Press [– /2] or [6/+] to select the frequency of the required station.To tune automaticallyPress and hold [–/2] or [6/+] until the frequency starts changingrapidly. The unit begins auto tuning, stopping when it finds a station.• Auto tuning may not function when there is excessive interference.• To cancel auto tuning, press [–/2] or [6/+] once again.To improve receptionFM: Extend the whip antenna and adjust its direction.AM: Adjust the position of the unit.To improve FM sound qualityWhen “FM” is selectedPress [FM MODE] to display “MONO”.To cancelPress [FM MODE] again.• MONO is also cancelled if the frequency is changed.• Turn off “MONO” for normal listening.Memory presetMemory presetUp to 16 stations each can be set in the FM and AM bands.✒ PreparationPress [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM”.Automatic presettingPress and hold [–AUTO PRESET] to start presetting.The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in ascendingorder. When finished, the last station memorised is tuned in.Manual presetting1 If “PGM” is displayed, press [TUNE MODE] to clear it.2 Press [– /2] or [6/+] to select the frequency of the required station.3 Press and hold [–PGM].“PGM” and the selected frequency blinks.4 Within 10 seconds or soPress [–PGM] followed by [– /2] or [6/+] to select the desiredchannel.5 Press [–PGM].The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset to thatchannel.6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset more stations.Selecting a preset station1 Press [TUNE MODE].“PGM” is displayed.2 Press [– /2] or [6/+] to select thechannel.Preset channelAM allocation settingAM allocation settingThis system can also receive AM broadcasts allocated in 10 kHz steps.To change the step from 9 kHz to 10 kHz1 Press and hold [8] (stop).After a few seconds the display changes to a flashing display of the currentminimum frequency.2 Continue to hold down [8] (stop).• When the minimum frequency changes, release the button. To return to theoriginal step, repeat the above steps.• After the setting is changed, any previously preset frequency will becleared.Cassette tape – Play and recordBasic playBasic playUse normal position tapes.High position and metal position tapes can be played, but the unit will not beable to identify the characteristics of these tapes.1 Press [TAPE/OFF].2 Open the cassette operation buttons’ lid.3 Press [8/x, STOP/EJECT] and insert the cassette.Insert with the side to be played facing up and the exposed tape facingtowards you. Close the deck by hand.4 Press [4, PLAY] to start play.Stop tapeplaybackPress [8/x, STOP/EJECT].Pause play Press [9, PAUSE].Press again to resume play.Fast-forwardand rewindPress [3, REW/REV] or [5, FF/CUE] in the stopmode.Search for aspecific pointPress [3, REW/REV] (to search backward) or[5, FF/CUE] (to search forward) during playback.Play is resumed when the button is released.RecordingRecordingUse normal position tapes.High position and metal position tapes can be used, but the unit will not be ableto record or erase them correctly.✒ PreparationWind up the source tape so recording can begin immediately.1 Press [0, STOP/EJECT] and insert the cassette to be recorded.Insert with the side to be recorded facing up and the exposed tape facingtowards you.2 Select the source to be recorded.Radio Tune in the station (Z see left).Disc 1. Insert the disc you want to record.Press [4/9, CD] and then [8] (stop).2. Prepare the desired disc recording mode.Record programmed tracksProgram the tracks you want (Z page 4).Record specific tracksPress [·PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode(Z page 4).3 Press [V ] to start recording.Stop recording Press [8/x, STOP/EJECT].Record on the otherside of the tapeTurn the cassette over and press [V ].Erase a recordedsound1. Press [TAPE/OFF].2. Insert the recorded cassette.3. Press [V ].✒ NoteChanges to volume and sound quality do not affect recording.Erasure preventionThe illustration shows how to remove the tabs to prevent recording. To record onthe tape again, cover as shown.Side ATab for Side ATab for Side BTo prevent recordingAdhesive tapeTo re-record✒ Note• Tapes exceeding 100 minutes are thin and can break or get caught in themechanism.• Tape slack can get caught up in the mechanism and should be wound upbefore the tape is played.• Endless tapes can get caught up in the deck’s moving parts if used incorrectly.