Alpine CDA-7878R owner manual RDS Operation, Setting RDS Reception Mode and Receiving RDS Stations

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RDS Operation

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g DN f UP F AF

Setting RDS Reception Mode and Receiving RDS Stations

The RDS (Radio Data System) is a radio information system using the 57 kHz subcarrier of regular FM broadcast. The RDS allows you to receive a variety of information such as traffic information, station names, and to automatically re-tune to a stronger transmitter that is broadcasting the same programme.

1 Press the SOURCE button until a radio frequency appears in the display.

2 Press the "F" button. The indicator will illuminate.

3 Press the AF button to activate the RDS mode.

4 Press the g DN or f UP button to tune in the desired RDS station.

NOTE

When the BAND button is pressed for at least 2 seconds while the PS (Programme Service Name) is being displayed, the display shows the station frequency for 5 seconds, then returns to the previous display.

5 Press the AF button to deactivate the RDS mode.

6 Press the "F" button to activate the normal mode.

The indicator will turn off.

Tips

•When the unit receives the PTY31 (Emergency Broadcast) signal, the unit will show "ALARM" in the display automatically.

•The RDS digital data includes the followings:

PI	Programme Identification
PS	Programme Service Name
AF	List of Alternative Frequencies
TP	Traffic Programme
TA	Traffic Announcement
PTY	Programme Type
EON	Enhanced Other Networks
R.TEXT	Radio Text Information

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Contents CDA-7878R Alpine CD Changers Give You More Contents Precautions Never Attempt the Following Basic Operation Connectable to Remote Control Interface BoxDetaching the Front Panel Attaching the Front PanelDisplay Angle Adjustment Turning Power On and OffPress the Power button to turn on the unit → Balance → Fader → VolumeSUB-W Adjusting Source Signal LevelContrast AUX SUB-WSetting the Subwoofer Output Switching the Phase of the Subwoofer OutputTurning Mute Mode On/Off Sound Beep Guide FunctionContrast SUB-W Scroll SettingSetting the AUX Mode V-Link Defeat Switching the Tuner ModeDemonstration Switching the Display Modes Blackout Mode On and OffSource SRC DHE onDisplaying the Title/Text MP3 modeSearching for Titled Discs About Title and TextErasing Disc Title Titling DiscsRadio Operation Manual TuningAutomatic Seek Tuning Tuning to Preset Stations Automatic Memory of Station PresetsRDS Operation Setting RDS Reception Mode and Receiving RDS StationsReceiving RDS Regional Local Stations Recalling Preset RDS StationsPTY Programme Type Tuning PI Seek SettingReceiving Traffic Information → Light M ↔ Classics ↔ Other M ←Priority PTY Programme Type When traffic information stations cannot be receivedReceiving Traffic Information While Playing CD or Radio Displaying Radio Text → Tuner → CD → CD CHANGER∗ Opening and Closing the Movable displayPlayback Fast Forward and Backward Music Sensor SkipRepeat Play Some of the following CDs may not play on this unitScanning Programmes CD Player OperationX. Random Play Multi-Changer Selection When a 12-disc CD Changer is connectedPlaying MP3 Files MP3 OperationFile Search Selecting FoldersWhat is MP3? Setting the Range of MP3 File SelectionAbout MP3 Method for creating MP3 filesID3 tags Supported playback sampling rates and bit ratesProducing MP3 discs Media supportedSelecting DHE Mode Adjusting the Sound OperationEqualizer Presets Selecting directlyTo store the adjusted contents Adjusting and Storing Equalizer CurveRecalling the Stored Equalizer Curve Choosing the Listening Position Selector L.P.SCrossover/Time Correction Example 2. Listening Position All Seats Example 1. Listening Position Front Left SeatAdjust the cut-off frequency/slope Adjusting and Storing the Crossover/ Time CorrectionDivider button Adjust the output level Way systemPress the Band button to select the channel to be adjusted Adjusting the Time CorrectionStoring the adjustments Direct RecallingCustomized Sound Database Controls on Remote Control Remote Control OperationRecalling Steps Operating the Audio ProcessorAdjusting/Storing the CROSSOVER/TIME Correction Battery Replacement Case of Difficulty InformationNo Magazine FM Tuner Section SpecificationsPrecautions Installation and ConnectionsRemoval InstallationTo prevent external noise from entering the audio system ConnectionsSwitched Power Lead Ignition Red Rear Output RCA Connectors Front Output RCA ConnectorsSubwoofer Output RCA Connectors Power Antenna Lead Blue RCA Extension cable Sold Separately

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