Satellite operation (continued), Manual tuning, Direct mode – Sirius Satellite Radio MSR4500 User Manual
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Satellite Operation
(continued)
Manual Tuning
Use manual tuning to move through channels one at a time in either direct or category mode.
Direct Mode
Press the up (>>) or down (<<) tuning button momentarily to select the next sequential channel.
Category Mode
Press the up (>>) or down (<<) tuning button momentarily to select the next sequential channel.
Note: In category mode, manual tuning is only used to select a channel within the current
category. Manual tuning cannot be used to change categories. Use seek tuning to select a
different channel.
Direct Access Tuning
In direct mode, channels can also be accessed directly by channel number. Press SEL (also the
Scan button), then enter the desired channel number using the number buttons (0-9).
Note: Direct access is used in direct mode only. There is no direct access in category mode.
Scan Tuning
In direct mode, the scan function will scan up through all channels sequentially and provide five
seconds of listening time before moving to the next channel. Press SCAN for more than three
seconds to activate the scan function. While scanning, press SCAN momentarily to stop scanning
and listen to the selected channel.
Note: Scan tuning is used in direct mode only. There is no scan tuning in category mode.
Satellite Operation
(continued)
Manual Tuning
Use manual tuning to move through channels one at a time in either direct or category mode.
Direct Mode
Press the up (>>) or down (<<) tuning button momentarily to select the next sequential channel.
Category Mode
Press the up (>>) or down (<<) tuning button momentarily to select the next sequential channel.
Note: In category mode, manual tuning is only used to select a channel within the current
category. Manual tuning cannot be used to change categories. Use seek tuning to select a
different category.
Direct Access Tuning
In direct mode, channels can also be accessed directly by channel number. Press SEL (also the
Scan button), then enter the desired channel number using the number buttons (0-9).
Note: Direct access is used in direct mode only. There is no direct access in category mode.
Scan Tuning
In direct mode, the scan function will scan up through all channels sequentially and provide five
seconds of listening time before moving to the next channel. Press SCAN for more than three
seconds to activate the scan function. While scanning, press SCAN momentarily to stop scanning
and listen to the selected channel.
Note: Scan tuning is used in direct mode only. There is no scan tuning in category mode.
Tuning Options
Tuning Method
Direct Mode
Category Mode
Seek Tuning
Tune quickly up or down through
available channels
Tune quickly up or down through
available categories
Manual Tuning
Tune up or down through all available
channels one at a time
Tune up or down through all available
channels within the current category
one at a time
Direct Access Tuning
Tune directly to a channel by entering
the channel number
N/A
Scan Tuning
Tune up through all channels
sequentially, providing five seconds of
listening at each channel
N/A
Tuning Options
Tuning Method
Direct Mode
Category Mode
Seek Tuning
Tune quickly up or down through
available channels
Tune quickly up or down through
available categories
Manual Tuning
Tune up or down through all available
channels one at a time
Tune up or down through all available
channels within the current category
one at a time
Direct Access Tuning
Tune directly to a channel by entering
the channel number
N/A
Scan Tuning
Tune up through all channels
sequentially, providing five seconds of
listening at each channel
N/A