Problem Setting EQ on FM Radio - Please help :-)

[de387]

Hi everyone...I am really frustrated setting the EQ tone controls on my Vibe.I have read the manual and have them set for EVERYTHING the way I want except FM Band. My settings work on CD, both XM bands, and the AM band. They are always the correct settings. **BUT** I can't get them to stay on the FM bands! When I set them the way I like, they work UNTIL I switch from FM to CD or AM or XM, but when I switch back to FM they are automatically revert back to flat Mid range and flat treble and +4 bass. Why don't my settings stay with FM when they do all the other AM/XM/CD? Is there a problem with the radio?THANKS to anyone who can help with this!Jeff

[kostby]

Quick thought: Are you saving each FM station AFTER you set the EQ for the station? The EQ 'memory' function seems to be stored when you save the station, but reverts to some default setting for stations not stored.

[de387]

No..I have re-saved the FM station. You may be right. I'll try that. Jeff

[ColonelPanic]

Quote, originally posted by kostby »Quick thought: Are you saving each FM station AFTER you set the EQ for the station? The EQ 'memory' function seems to be stored when you save the station, but reverts to some default setting for stations not stored.You are correct! Tune to the desired frequency, set the EQ, then store. If you tune away from a stored station and set the EQ, it *should* be on that specific EQ setting any time you're not on a frequency that is stored.

[de387]

It worked. I set the EQ for the station. I then saved the station by holding in the number of the station preset. When I return now to the station after listening to a CD, it is saved. I find no place in the manual where this is stated! Maybe I am just blind and missed it.

[joatmon]

who needs an owner's manual when you've got genvibe?

[kostby]

From page 3-9 the 2003 Owner's ManualQuote »Setting Preset StationsThe six numbered pushbuttons let you return toyour favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations(six AM, six FM1 and six FM2) by performing thefollowing steps:1. Turn the radio on.2. Press AM FM to select AM, FM1 or FM2.3. Tune in the desired station.4. Press EQ to select the equalization.5. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttonsuntil you hear a beep. Whenever you press thatnumbered pushbutton, the station you set will returnand the equalization that you selected will also beautomatically selected for that pushbutton.6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)TONE: Press and release this button until BASS, MIDor TREB appears on the display. The SELECT LEDindicator will light to show that the tone control can beadjusted. Turn the SELECT knob to increase or todecrease. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want todecrease the treble.To adjust all of the tone controls to the middle position,press and hold TONE until FLAT appears on the display.EQ (Equalizer): Press this button to select customizedbass, mid and treble equalization settings.You can set up to six customized equalization settingsby performing the following steps:1. Turn the radio on.2. Use the TONE button and the SELECT knob tocreate the desired equalization.3. Press and hold the EQ button for two seconds.SELECT EQ # will appear on the display and theEQ symbol will flash.4. Press EQ or turn the SELECT knob to select thedesired EQ number.5. Press and hold the EQ button or push the SELECTknob to store the equalization setting and thenumber. You will hear a beep and EQ SAVED willappear on the display.6. Repeat the steps for the other EQ settingsand numbers.EQ 5 has been programmed at the factory for use withtalk radio, but it can be preset to a different tone.