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When listening to FM or shortwave, fully extend the telescopic an-
tenna (44). It need not be extended when listening to AM stations (the
AM antenna is located inside the G5).
LISTENING IN FM STEREO
FM stereo can be heard when using earphones/headphones (47) or
when routing the audio to a stereo amplification device from the ‘LINE
OUT’ socket (43). To hear FM in stereo, press the ‘ST/MONO’ button
(8) while tuned to a FM station. Note that ‘STEREO’ appears in the
display (38) when the stereo mode is selected.
SETTING UP AM AND FM OUTSIDE OF NORTH AMERICA
NOTE: The G5 is factory set-up for use in North America. To use the
G5 in North America (U.S. or Canada), no changes are needed.
In North America, AM stations are spaced by 10 KHz and the AM
band extends from 520 kHz to 1710 kHz. In most other world areas,
they are spaced by 9 KHz and the band extends from 522-1710 kHz.
Follow these steps to select the 9 kHz AM spacing for outside of North
America:
1. Turn off the G5.
2. Press the F5 button for about 3 seconds, or until ‘9’ or ‘10’ flashes
in the display.
3. Release the button and give it a quick, short press to toggle to the
other setting.
4. When finished, press the ‘PAGE/TIME’ button (4) twice.
In North America, the FM band extends from 87.5-108 mHz. In other
parts of the world, it may extend from 87-108.1 or from 76-108.1. To
select the correct range for your region follow these steps:
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