manually tuning fm with the remote control????? Has anyone figured out how to use the remote control to scan fm stations on this receiver?
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I'm interested to know how to do it too. There is a search mode button (labeled in white - so it is from source) - but it does not work when the "high-end" receiver in a TUNER mode. Not to mention, that there is no way to navigate internet radio without TV on. Please update this post when you hear from Yamaha.
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When you turn on the receiver with the remote control, the remote will stop controlling the receiver and will try to control the device plugged in to that input. To get the remote to control the receiver again, you need to press the "amp" button on the top. I just thought that might be why nothing came up. The way I said to do it makes the menu come up on the receiver itself, but Radar363 perfectly describes how to do it with the GUI. I remember reading that you can seriously damage your amp bridging the channels (i.e. left + and right -) if the amplifier does not state that it is capable of doing that. http://www.wikihow.com/Bridge-an-Amplifier When you turn on the receiver with the remote control, the remote will stop controlling the receiver and will try to control the device plugged in to that input. To get the remote to control the receiver again, you need to press the "amp" button on the top. I just thought that might be why nothing came up. The way I said to do it makes the menu come up on the receiver itself, but Radar363 perfectly describes how to do it with the GUI. I remember reading that you can seriously damage your amp bridging the channels (i.e. left + and right -) if the amplifier does not state that it is... » Read More When you turn on the receiver with the remote control, the remote will stop controlling the receiver and will try to control the device plugged in to that input. To get the remote to control the receiver again, you need to press the "amp" button on the top. I just thought that might be why nothing came up. The way I said to do it makes the menu come up on the receiver itself, but Radar363 perfectly describes how to do it with the GUI. I remember reading that you can seriously damage your amp bridging the channels (i.e. left + and right -) if the amplifier does not state that it is capable of doing that. http://www.wikihow.com/Bridge-an-Amplifier « Show Less
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Yes. I've never connected an external antenna to it so I can't vouch for the performance but the remote has a "Tuner" button, a "Band" button to select between FM Stereo, FM Mono, & AM, a "Tuner Edit Tools" button to configure presets, and four buttons to flip up and down through the frequencies and preset channels.
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Yep. The tuner in this is so good, there are even hacks to enable the analog FM exclusively. Audiokarma is a good place to read about the tuner.
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No. Which is unfortunate. And the radio stations have to reset themselves it seems each time turning on. It did not have an instruction manual. Did you get any instructions?
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I want to use a receiver instead of the control untit. Did you get an answer to your question?
1357361
You got to be smarter than your equipment your using.. Just kidding I have the same problem trying to get the FM radio to work on it, Bad design but cheap price so you got to expect that. I would reccomend buying a IPOD lol
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One thing I can add to the other excellent advice given here is - after you press the MW/LW button, press the ETM button. This excellent feature will scan across the AM band and store found stations which are then accessible by slowly dialing the tuning a click at a time. Enjoy!
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I control the volume with my stereo not the transmitter. Also, the radio station you decide to set it to can impact the sound quality. It's best to choose a station that doesn't actually have music playing on it.
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you must read the directions thouroughly. and understand the controls (each individual button). unfortunatly this is the only way to learn, thru trial and error. I especially had difficulty in setting pre-tuned stations (FM or AM) and having them remain in the device's memmory! Setting this device can be crazy as the directions are awkward to understand and navigate. My advice is to play with the radio and work things out through trial and error..
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Don't know. Never thought of it. However tuning on to a station is not "clean". Sometimes you have to go beyond then go back to get a precise tuning.
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You are correct - the manual is useless. So neither do I know how to operate the radio. When using it on batteries it comes on by itself (runs down batteries needlessly). After losing power, either from run-down batteries or being unplugged from ac it loses all memory of station sets and time. Directions are not clear as to how to set time or preset stations. I'm ready to toss it.
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using the remote, turn unit on, select radio. using tuning buttons on set, select preset number wanted, then using tuning button on remote, scroll to station wanted, then hit memory button, preset all stations that way.
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No it doesn't come with a remote control. Do yourself a favor and pay a little more for a better receiver. This one looks great but it's a piece of junk if you want to listen to the radio. It has no AM tuner so you can't listen to AM stations. The FM tuner can't seem to hold a station and constantly drifts so as to make the volume appear to go up and down as you lose and regain the signal. But if you're not going to listen to the radio and use it to play files it will be ok. I bought this same radio a few months ago and I removed it several weeks ago for a much better receiver. Last Sat I tried to sell it at our yardsale for $5 and no one wanted it. Pure junk! No it doesn't come with a remote control. Do yourself a favor and pay a little more for a better receiver. This one looks great but it's a piece of junk if you want to listen to the radio. It has no AM tuner so you can't listen to AM stations. The FM tuner can't seem to hold a station and constantly drifts so as to make the volume appear to go up and down as you lose and regain the signal. But if you're not going to listen to the radio and use it to play files it will be ok. I bought this same radio a few months ago and I removed it several weeks ago for a much better receiver. Last Sat I... » Read More No it doesn't come with a remote control. Do yourself a favor and pay a little more for a better receiver. This one looks great but it's a piece of junk if you want to listen to the radio. It has no AM tuner so you can't listen to AM stations. The FM tuner can't seem to hold a station and constantly drifts so as to make the volume appear to go up and down as you lose and regain the signal. But if you're not going to listen to the radio and use it to play files it will be ok. I bought this same radio a few months ago and I removed it several weeks ago for a much better receiver. Last Sat I tried to sell it at our yardsale for $5 and no one wanted it. Pure junk! « Show Less
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I tried programing to my receiver and could not make it work. I am considering purchasing a new receiver and controller.
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Sry to max the range look for a plastic screw on the receiver electronics board, use a plastic or wooden "screwdriver" to turn it. Just sand something to a bevel. Have someone walk away hitting the remote button till it won't work then use the screw to fine tune it. Unless the receiver is digital but not likely at this price point.
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i actually had to check the manual because ive never used it. just know that this is one of the finest sounding small radios i have ever owned. good luck