Panasonic SC-HT1500 User Manual

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DIO &
 
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The radio
Preparation
≥Turn off TV while using radio since noise may occur.
≥Switch [HOME THEATER, TV] to “HOME THEATER”.
≥Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM” as the source.
1
Press [
6] or [5] to select the 
frequency of the required station.
Main unit: Press [
X  TUNE] or [TUNE W] .
TUNED: Displayed when a radio 
station is tuned.
ST:
Displayed when a stereo FM 
broadcast is being received.
Press and hold [
6] or [5] ( [X  TUNE] or [TUNE W] on the 
main unit) until the frequency starts scrolling to start automatic 
tuning. Tuning stops when a station is found.
2
Adjust the volume.
∫ If noise is excessive
Press [SHIFT]
r[FM MODE].
Each time you press the button:
FM:Changes between stereo and forced monaural.
AM:BP1
()BP2 (BPlBeat Proof)
Select either BP1 or BP2, whichever receives better reception.
The FM mode is canceled when you change the frequency.
∫ 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.
1
Press [
6] or [5] to tune to the lowest 
frequency (“FM 87.9” MHz or “FM 87.5” MHz).
2
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.
≥“SET OK” is displayed when the stations are set. The last 
station to be set is then played.
3
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set the AM 
bands (the lowest frequency is 
“AM 520” kHz).
≥The unit of display is MHz for FM radio and kHz for AM radio when 
the selector is in FM/AM mode.
“ERROR” is displayed
Presetting was unsuccessful. Preset manually.
1
Tune to the station (
➜ left).
2
Press [ENTER].
3
While “MEMO” is flashing on the display
Press the numbered buttons to select 
a channel and press [ENTER].
Alternatively, press [CH 
W] or [CH 
X] then press [ENTER].
The station occupying a channel is erased 
if another station is preset in that channel.
1
Press [FM/AM] to select“FM” or “AM”.
2
Press the numbered 
buttons or [
W X 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.
∫ Use FM outdoor antenna if radio reception is 
poor.
≥Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.
≥The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.
[Note]
≥Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use.
≥Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.
Manual tuning
CH
VOLUME
SKIP
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
CANCEL
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