I'm confused about the preset radio channel buttons; some reviewers say the set channels go away when you unplug it and others it doesn't work at all?
1787814
You can select stations on the preset channel buttons and they will not go away simply because you unplug the boom box. You won't go wrong with this boom box, it's great!
1787815
it is probably the ONLY part of this unit I continue to find confusing. I had to have my then teenager set them for me but they must have gone away when unplugged because they are not set now and I still cannot figure out how to set them even with instructions. so good luck with that step and by all means post it if you can figure it out. other then that I have had this unit for a few years and love it.
1787816
Though I have not used this machine for radio setting, I just tested mine after reading your question. I preset several stations,turned it off, also unplugged and tested to see if the preset stations came back, and both times it did. Maybe I am lucky.
264456
Mine worked fine when I purchased it. The only problem I have had since it the battery going dead in the antenna, which I replaced and is working fine again. Make sure that the switches are in the correct positions. That is about all I can tell you, other than contacting the manufacture and see it they can be of some help.
279921
It's not normal as far as I know. My turn mine off and on all the time and never lose my channels.
2128874
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?
1897625
I've unplugged it from time to time (really just to move it) and haven't had to reset it up. Since I've written the review, I have seen some AirPlay disconnects (even with setting a static IP address). I know that setting a static IP is the way to go, but again have had a couple interruptions of music.
988457
Mine wouldn't do the auto program or the one where you point the old one at it and press all the buttons. I had to do it one button at a time, manually. As to how that works, I'm sorry but I can't remember exactly. I just remember fighting with the thing for a long time.This remote has now become nearly useless, as the main select button has to be mashed hard to get it to react, and the up/down selector ring is also barely functioning. It has also become very position sensitive and has to be pointed directly at the Dish box to work, and is slow even then.I have bought a new Sony RM-VLZ620 to replace it. Sorry I was not more help. If I knew then what I know now about the URC, I would have sent it back. You should too. Mine wouldn't do the auto program or the one where you point the old one at it and press all the buttons. I had to do it one button at a time, manually. As to how that works, I'm sorry but I can't remember exactly. I just remember fighting with the thing for a long time.This remote has now become nearly useless, as the main select button has to be mashed hard to get it to react, and the up/down selector ring is also barely functioning. It has also become very position sensitive and has to be pointed directly at the Dish box to work, and is slow even then.I have... » Read More Mine wouldn't do the auto program or the one where you point the old one at it and press all the buttons. I had to do it one button at a time, manually. As to how that works, I'm sorry but I can't remember exactly. I just remember fighting with the thing for a long time.This remote has now become nearly useless, as the main select button has to be mashed hard to get it to react, and the up/down selector ring is also barely functioning. It has also become very position sensitive and has to be pointed directly at the Dish box to work, and is slow even then.I have bought a new Sony RM-VLZ620 to replace it. Sorry I was not more help. If I knew then what I know now about the URC, I would have sent it back. You should too. « Show Less
169694
The Presets are for your favorites most used. You can 'store" a much larger amount under the "menu"in categories you create like "country" or whatever you like, through the radio's web interface. Then retrieve them with the menu. Not "one button" but you can save many, many stations! I did a longer review under "carlyle tech" at www.i1430.com, lookfor the one dated March 10th. We're a streaming station and one that I had to put in manually and it worked GREAT.
1993579
If you put it on "Straight" the receiver will only put out the exact channels it is receiving from the selected input. I have found this is the best listening setting 95% of the time.
956590
I've noticed it times out if not used. I ran power from my radio accessory feed so it doesn't stay on all the time. Some times I will have to turn the key off and then back on so it resets and connects.
2018191
I had a similar problem a few years ago. I went to their website and found a firmware update that I then applied to the radio and it has worked ever since. It took some configuring and a few on/off power cycles, but it is running as I write years after the problem. hope that works for you.
776876
The one I purchased worked fine and I had sound. you just had to get up and push the button to change the channel if you will between the different devices. Sounds like you could have a faulty adapter.
1894705
If it gets turned off by the volume knob and still has power going to it it will stay on what ever channel it was left on. If when the car turns off it loses power it will loose the channel
1932903
It's all in the wiring ....the antenna should go up and down when the radio is switched on and off..not if the car is on or off. If the antenna deploys when the car is on and the radio is of..it's wired wrong.
1348116
The instruction manual sucked as far as how to really use it. I think maybe you have click the buttons simultaneously which chance it from MP3 mode to radio mode...and if the radio isn't tuned into a station it will be silent. Just have to play with the buttons, holding them own for 3 to 15 seconds. look for a blink when you do it.
1684047
Prior t receiving this question I had never used the presets, so I just now tried it and they appear to stay, even after you unplug the unit.
345546
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.
1001621
It's tough to recommend this radio for am? I've had trouble with am signals. I don't use am on this radio. I think it depends on where you place the radio. There are a lot of buttons on this radio and it takes some time to get used to. If you are operating in the dark I think that you might at times hit the wrong button. Overall I do like it.