Philips FW-M355 manual To Check the RDS information, Setting the RDS clock, Press Clocktimer twice

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Radio Reception

To Check the RDS information

●Press RDS repeatedly to scroll through the following information (if available) :

STATION NAME ™ PROGRAMME TYPE ™ RADIO TEXT ™TUNED FREQUENCY ™ STATION NAME ....

Notes:

–If the tuned radio station does not transmit RDS signal or is a non RDS station, "NO RDS" is displayed.

–If the RDS text message is not available at the RDS station, "NO RDS TEXT" is displayed.

Setting the RDS clock

Some RDS radio station may be transmitting a real clock time at an interval of every minute. It is possible to set the clock by using a time signal which is broadcast together with the RDS signal.

1Press CLOCK•TIMER twice.

2Press RDS.

➜"SEARCH RDS TIME" is displayed.

➜When RDS time is read, "RDS TIME" is displayed and the current time will be stored.

➜If the RDS radio station does not transmit RDS time within 90 seconds, "NO RDS TIME" is displayed.

Note:

–Some RDS radio station may be transmitting a real time clock at a minute interval. The accuracy of the transmitted time depends on the transmitting RDS radio station.

NEWS (only available in RDS radio station) Once the News PTY (Programme Type) is detected in a RDS radio station, it will switch to TUNER mode automatically.

IMPORTANT!

You can activate NEWS function in standby, demonstration or any source mode except Tuner and Eco Power standby mode.

To activate NEWS function

1Press NEWS until "NEWS" is displayed.

➜NEWS is shown.

➜It will scan the radio stations stored in the first 5 preset and wait for the News Programme Type data to be available in any of these RDS radio stations.

➜While searching NEWS in progress, the current source activity will remain uninterrupted.

2When NEWS transmission is detected, the system will switch to Tuner mode automatically.

➜NEWS starts flashing.

Notes:

–You have to exit Tuner mode before selecting NEWS function.

–Before you activate the NEWS feature, ensure that the first five presets have RDS stations.

–The NEWS works only once for each activation.

–The NEWS will not start if a recording is in progress.

–If no RDS station is detected, "NO RDS NEWS" is displayed.

To cancel NEWS function

●Press NEWS again or press TUNER to select tuner mode.

●During news bulletin, press any other available source keys to execute the relevant source mode.

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Contents FW-M355 Important notes for users in the U.K How to connect a plugMains plug Copyright in the U.KDSC Klass 1 laseraparat Index Contents Safety information Supplied accessoriesGeneral Information AcknowledgementPreparations PowerRear connections Antennas ConnectionConnecting other equipment to your system Inserting batteries into the remote controlOptional connection FM AntennaControls on the system and remote control Controls To reinstall Plug and Play First time setup/power upBasic Functions Plug and PlaySwitching the system on Demonstration modeDim mode Switching the system to standby ModeSound control Volume controlDiscs for playback CD/MP3-CD OperationsAbout MP3 disc Supported formatsLoading discs Playing discsReplacing discs during playback Selecting a desired Album/Title MP3 disc only Selecting a desired track/passageRepeat play Programming the disc tracksTo review the programme Erasing the programmeStoring preset radio stations Tuning to radio stationsAutomatic Preset Programming To begin automatic preset from a desired preset numberTuning to preset radio stations Erasing a preset radio stationRadio Reception Press Clocktimer twice Setting the RDS clockTo cancel News function To Check the RDS informationLoading tape Tape Operation / RecordingRewinding / Fast forwarding Playing tapesGeneral information on recording To playback a selected tape deckOne touch recording Preparation for recordingDubbing tapes CD Synchronised start recordingTimer setting Clock settingClock if it is set will be shown in standby mode To exit without storing the settingSleep timer setting Clock/TimerDeactivating the timer Activating the timer for the same presetMaintenance External SourcesListening to external sources Specifications Problem Solution TroubleshootingCD Operation Radio ReceptionGeneral

FW-M355 specifications

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