Tuning automatically
1
Select the band, then push the multi
way encoder left/right to search for the
station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat this procedure until the
desired station is received.
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want to
listen to, push and hold the multi way encoder left/right
to quickly locate the approximate frequency, then push
the multi way encoder left/right repeatedly to fine
adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning).
Receiving a station through a list
— LIST
You can list up the frequency.
1
Select the band, then push (LIST) up.
The preset list appears.
2
Rotate the multi way encoder until the
desired station appears.
3
Press the multi way encoder to receive
the station.
The display returns to normal reception
mode.
RDS
Overview
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information along
with the regular radio program signal.
Display items
Example: when you set Info (information) mode
to "All" (page 20).
A
D
A Radio band
B TP/TA/AF*
1
C Clock
D Preset number
E Frequency*
2
(Programme service name),
RDS data
*1 When Info (Information) "All" is set:
– "TP" lights up while "TP" is received.
– "TA"/"AF" lights up while "TA/AF" is on.
*2 While receiving the RDS station, "RDS" is
displayed on the left of the frequency indication.
RDS services
This unit automatically provides RDS services as
follows:
AF (Alternative Frequencies)
Selects and retunes the station with the
strongest signal in a network. By using this
function, you can continuously listen to the
same program during a long-distance drive
without having to retune the same station
manually.
TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic
Program)
Provides current traffic information/programs.
Any information/program received, will
interrupt the currently selected source.
PTY (Program Types)
Displays the currently received program type.
Also searches your selected program type.
CT (Clock Time)
The CT data from the RDS transmission sets
the clock.
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C
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