Using The Fm/Am Radio - Panasonic RX-D50 Operating Instructions Manual

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NOTE about using a DualDisc
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet
the technical specifi cations of the Compact Disc Digital
Audio (CD-DA) format so playback may not be possible.
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NOTE on MP3
• Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as
albums.
• This unit can access up to 999 tracks, 255 albums and 20
sessions.
• Disc must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for
extended formats).
• To play in a certain order, prefi x the folder and fi le names
with 3-digits numbers in the order you want to play them.
Limitations on MP3 play
• If you have recorded MP3 on the same disc as CD-DA,
only the format recorded in the fi rst session can be played.
• Some MP3s may not be played due to the condition of the
disc or recording.
• Recordings will not necessarily be played in the order you
recorded them.
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NOTE on CDs
Choose discs with this mark:
• This unit can access up to 99 tracks.
• This unit can play MP3 fi les and CD-DA format audio
CD-R/RW that have been fi nalised.
• It may not be able to play some CD-R/RW due to the
condition of the recording.
• Do not use irregularly shaped disc.
• Do not use disc with labels and stickers that are coming off
or with adhesive exuding from under labels and stickers.
• Do not attach extra labels or stickers on the disc.
• Do not write anything on the disc.

Using the FM/AM radio

Manual tuning Manual tuning
1
Press [FM/AM] to select "FM" or "AM".
2
If "PGM" is displayed, press [TUNE MODE] to clear it.
3
Press [2/3] or [5/6] (main unit: [–/2] or
[6/+]) to select the frequency of the required station.
To tune automatically
Press and hold [2/3] or [5/6] until the frequency
starts changing rapidly. The unit begins auto tuning,
stopping when it fi nds a station.
• Auto tuning may not function when there is excessive
interference.
• To cancel auto tuning, press [2/3] or [5/6]
once again.
To improve reception
FM: Extend the whip antenna and adjust its direction.
AM: Adjust the position of the unit.
To improve FM sound quality
When "FM" is selected
Press [FM MODE] to display "MONO".
To cancel
Press [FM MODE] again.
• MONO is also cancelled if the frequency is changed.
• Turn off "MONO" for normal listening.
Memory preset Memory preset
Up to 16 stations each can be set in the FM and AM bands.
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Preparation
Press [FM/AM] to select "FM" or "AM".
Automatic presetting
Press [AUTO PRESET] to start presetting.
The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the
channels in ascending order. When fi nished, the last station
memorised is tuned in.
Manual presetting
1
Press [MANUAL PRESET].
"PGM" is displayed.
2
Within 10 seconds or so
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to tune to the required
station.
3
Press [MANUAL PRESET].
4
Press the numeric buttons to select a channel.
The station occupying a channel is erased if another station
is preset to that channel.
5
Repeat steps 2 to 4 to preset more stations.
Selecting a preset station
Press the numeric buttons to select a channel.
For channels 10 to 16 press [ 10], then the two digits.
OR
1
Press [TUNE MODE] to display "PGM".
2
Press [2/3] or [5/6] (main unit: [–/2] or
[6/+]) to select the channel.
Preset channel
AM allocation setting AM allocation setting
By main unit only
This system can also receive AM broadcasts allocated in
10 kHz steps.
To change the step from 9 kHz to 10 kHz
1
Press and hold [FM/AM].
After a few seconds the display changes to a fl ashing
display of the current minimum frequency.
2
Continue to hold down [FM/AM].
• When the minimum frequency changes, release the
button. To return to the original step, repeat the above
steps.
• After the setting is changed, any previously preset
frequency will be cleared.
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