Sharp XL-UH12H operation manual Using the Radio Data System RDS, Listening to the radio

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Listening to the radio (continued)

To receive an FM stereo transmission:

Press the FUNCTION button to select FM ST (FM STEREO) mode and “ST” indicator will be displayed.

” will appear when an FM broadcast is in stereo.

If the FM reception is weak, press the FUNCTION button to extinguish the “ST” indicator. The reception changes to monaural, and the sound becomes clearer.

Memorising a station

You can store 40 FM stations in memory and recall them at the push of a button. (Preset tuning)

1Perform steps 2 - 3 in “Tuning”.

2Press the MEMORY button.

3Within 5 seconds, press the PRESET ( or ) button to select the preset channel number. Store the stations in memory, in order, starting with preset channel 1.

4Press the MEMORY button to store that station in memory. If the “MEMORY” and preset number indicators disappear before the station is memorised, repeat the operation from step 2.

5Repeat steps 1 - 4 to set other stations, or to change a preset station. When a new station is stored in the memory, the station previously memorised for that preset channel number will be erased.

Note:

The backup function protects the memorised stations for a few hours should there be a power failure or the AC power lead become disconnected.

To recall a memorised station

Press the PRESET ( or ) button for less than 0.5 seconds to select the desired station.

To scan the preset stations

The stations saved in the memory can be scanned automatically. (Preset memory scan)

1Press the PRESET ( or ) button for more than 0.5 seconds. The preset number will flash and the programmed stations will be tuned in sequentially, for 5 seconds each.

2Press the PRESET ( or ) button again when the desired station is located.

To erase entire preset memory

1Press and hold down the (CLEAR)/DISP button until “TUN CLR” appears.

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

RDS is a broadcasting service which a growing number of FM stations provide. These FM stations send additional signals along with their regular programme signals. They send their station names, and information about the type of programme such as sport, music, etc.

When tuned to an RDS station, “RDS” and the station name will be displayed.

“PTYI” (Dynamic PTY Indicator) will appear whilst the Dynamic PTY station is received.

You can control the RDS by using the buttons on the remote control only.

Information provided by RDS

Each time the RDS DISPLAY button is pressed, the display will switch as follows:

Station name (PS)

Programme type (PTY)

Frequency

Radio text (RT)

When tuning in to a station other than an RDS station or to an RDS station which sends weak signal, the display will change in the following order:

NO PS NO PTY

FM 98.80 MHz NO RT

Using the Auto Station Programme Memory (ASPM)

Whilst in the ASPM operation mode, the tuner will automatically search for new RDS stations. Up to 40 stations can be stored.

If you have already stored some stations in memory, the number of new stations you can store will be less.

1 Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly to select TUNER function.

2Press and hold down the RDS (ASPM) button on the remote control for at least 3 seconds.

1 After “ASPM” has flashed for about 4 seconds, scanning will start (87.50 - 108.00 MHz).

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Contents Remote control x AAA size battery 92L850RC35E004 AccessoriesVolume control Special noteHouseholds European Union Information on Battery DisposalSpecial notes Other Countries outside the EUSystem connection PrecautionsGeneral General Control Remote controlSystem connection Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc General ControlDirect track search Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA discVarious disc functions Repeat playTo cancel the programmed play mode Procedure to playback MP3/WMA disc with folder mode onProgrammed play CD or MP3/WMA with folder mode off Adding tracks to the programmeListening to USB mass storage device/MP3 player Programmed play MP3/WMA with folder mode onTo play back USB/MP3 player Listening to USB mass storage device/MP3 player TuningListening to the radio To remove USB memory deviceUsing the Radio Data System RDS Listening to the radioTo recall stations in memory Using the Radio Data System RDSTo specify programmed types and select stations PTY search Timer and sleep operation Remote control only Setting the clock Remote control onlyTimer playback To use timer and sleep operation together Timer and sleep operation Remote control onlySleep operation Troubleshooting chart Enhancing your systemMaintenance Troubleshooting chartAmplifier SpecificationsSpeaker

XL-UH12H specifications

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