Kenwood KDC-X717 RDS Radio Data System, Alarm, Radio Text Scroll, Program Type PTY Function

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RDS features

Function of the KDC-X917/KDC-X817

Description about this indicator for these features can be displayed	To scroll manually:
by setting the Lower Part Display (page 12) to "... + Function	1	Press the DISP button to display radio text on the upper part
indicator."		display.
	2	Pressing the DISP button for at least one second results in one
		scrolling display of the text.

NOTE

RDS (Radio Data System)

RDS is a service used by radio stations to transmit data outside normal radio broadcast signals.

When an RDS station is received, you can immediately find out what kind of data is being transmitted by looking at the program service name, which appears in the display after the frequency.

The RDS indicator turns on when an RDS station is being received.

•Please see the menu settings (page 33) about switching between manual scrolling and automatic scrolling.

•You can scroll text when the vertical division display mode has been selected by the switching display mode function.

For details refer to the Switching Display Mode page for the menu settings. (page 33)

Alarm

When an emergency transmission (announcing disasters, etc.) is made, the current function will be interrupted to allow the warning to be received under the following conditions: during tuner reception, or when the Traffic Information function is turned on.

Radio Text Scroll

This function permits the text to be scrolled and the entire text to be displayed. The scrolling method differs depending on the setting of scrolling in the menu.

To scroll automatically:

Press the DISP or CLK button to display radio text on the upper or lower part display.

The display of the text will be scrolled repeatedly.

Program Type (PTY) Function

Conduct auto seek tuning only on those stations with selected kinds of programs.

1Press the PTY button.

"PTY Select" is displayed once the program type selection mode is entered.

NOTE

You cannot use this function while the traffic bulletin is received.

2Select the type of program to be received

•Press either the FM or AM buttons repeatedly to select the type of program you want to listen to.

The selection includes:

	Speech	(All Speech)
	Music	(All Music)
1.	News	(News)
2.	Information	(Information)
3.	Sports	(Sports)
4.	Talk	(Talk)
5.	Rock	(Rock)
6.	Classic Rock	(Classic Rock)
7.	Adult Hits	(Adult Hits)

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Contents KDC-X917 KDC-X817 KDC-9017 KDC-X717 Contents 2Warning Safety precautions To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautionsCleaning the CD Slot Cleaning the Faceplate TerminalsCleaning the Unit Lens FoggingCleaning CDs Handling Compact discsStoring CDs Checking New CDs for BurrsDo Not Load CD Accessories Removing the CDDo Not Use Special Shape CDs Do Not Use CDs with Sticker on the Labeled SideGeneral features PowerPower ON/OFF Volume Switching ModesAttenuator Speaker & Woofer setting Switching the Preset Sound SettingLoudness System QFaceplate Angle Adjustment Switching Full-Screen DisplaySource mode Stand by modeSwitching the Upper Part Display Switching the Lower Part DisplayTuner mode CD/External disc control modeCD/External disc control mode Forced Closing Removing the FaceplateRemoving the faceplate Audio control features Non-Fading OutputReattaching the Faceplate Turning non-fading output On/OffAudio Control Setting Bass Center FrequencyBass Level Bass Quality FactorMiddle Center Frequency Treble LevelMiddle Level Middle Quality FactorPhase for Non-Fading Output Volume OffsetHigh-pass Filter Frequency for Front Output High-pass Filter Frequency for Rear OutputTuner features KDC-X917/X817/9017Frequency Tuning Station Preset MemoryAuto Memory Entry Direct Access Tuning Canceling Direct Access TuningStation Name Preset Snps Assigning NamesRDS features Station Name Preset Play SnppCanceling mode during input Alarm RDS Radio Data SystemRadio Text Scroll Program Type PTY FunctionRegistration of a station as a PTY Seeking the Selected Program TypeConfirming Program Type To register a non-RDS station as a program typeCD/External disc control features Playing CDsPlaying Other Disc mode Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc PlayTrack Search Track Scan Track / Disc RepeatRandom Play Text Scroll Presetting Disc Names Dnps Magazine Random Play Disc Name Preset Play Dnpp Canceling Direct Disc Search While It Is OperatingTo cancel Dnpp mode Press the Dnpp button Rapid display forward / reverseMenu settings Enter the menu modeEnding the menu mode Press the Menu button Menu SystemSecurity Code In Stand by mode If you press the Reset button or remove the batteryManual Time Adjustment Calendar AdjustmentCalendar Mode Adjusting the dateMemo Mode Automatic Time AdjustmentEntering the month or day setting mode Inputting / Changing the textSwitching Display Mode Brightness level adjustmentSelectable Illumination Icon/Spectrum analyzer SelectBuilt-in Amp Mute Control In Stand by mode Time setting for removing the faceplateDual Zone System In AUX mode DimmerSwitching to a Different Traffic Information Station External Amp ControlTraffic Information Function Basic Operations of remote Basic operationsLoading and Replacing the Batteries Tuner features CD/External disc control features Accessories Installation ProcedureConnecting Wires to Terminals Battery +Installation non-Japanese cars Installation non-Japanese carsLocking the faceplate to the unit Locking the faceplate to the unitRemoving the Unit Removing the hard rubber frameRemoving the Unit Installation Japanese-cars Installing Radio Bracket in Japanese-made Cars J-CarsTroubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause SolutionProblem Possible Cause Solution CD/External disc control mode No Panel Specifications FM tuner sectionAM tuner section Audio section CD player sectionRemarque Ar Audio Page Warranty Card WHO is Protected