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2. AM antenna input. Connect the included AM loop antenna to this input. Move the antenna until optimum
reception is achieved.
Note:
It is strongly recommended to use outdoor external antenna to achieve the optimum antenna signal.
Tuning in channels
To tune in channels on the MCS-650, you have three options:
- APS (Auto Program Scan)
- Automatic frequency search
- Manual frequency search
APS (Auto Program Scan)
Press the APS button on the remote. The receiver will automatically search the entire band for channels,
and store them as they come. This is the easiest way to tune in radio channels. The downside to this is
that the channels will be stored in the order they have been found in.
Automatic frequency search
Press the AUTO button on the remote. The display will show AUTO ON. Press and hold the TUNING +
or TUNING - button on the remote for 1 second. The unit will automatically scan the frequency up or
down, until a radio station is found. You can also turn the TUNING knob on the front panel of the
receiver to scan up or down in frequency.
Manual frequency search
To search manually in the frequencies, press the the AUTO button on the remote. Make sure the display
shows AUTO OFF. Then press the TUNING +/- button on the remote to step up or down in frequency. If
you press and hold the TUNING +/- button on the remote, the receiver will keep stepping up or down in
frequency, until you let go of the button. You can also turn the TUNING button on the front panel of the
receiver to manually tune up or down in frequency.
To store a frequency to a preset after automatic or manual searching, press the MEM button on the remote
once. A number will start to flash in the display. Then press the preferred preset number you whish to store the
frequency to. The frequency has now been stored to a preset after your choice.
Use the Arrow Up and Arrow Down buttons on the remote to change between the stored stations.
If your antenna signal is too weak, you might experience some noise when listening to radio in stereo. You can
some times remove this noise by switching to mono. This is done by pressing the ST/MO button on the
remote.
RDS (Radio Data System)
RDS is a method for the transmission of additional information from Radio Stations. It is only available in FM
mode. For example, the name of the radio station, the name of the program or the type of program can be
shown on the display. It functions only when the broadcasting station has the RDS transmission and the signal
is strong enough.
Press “DISPLAY” on remote control to display the RDS information. RDS contains the following information:
