Pioneer DEH-3900MP Tuning in strong signals, Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies

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Operating this unit

Tuning in strong signals

Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those radio stations with sufficiently strong signals for good reception.

1.Press FUNCTION to select LOCAL.

2.Press 8 or 2 to turn local seek tuning on or off.

3.Press 4 or 6 to set the sensitivity.

FM: LOCAL 1 – LOCAL 2 – LOCAL 3 – LOCAL 4

MW/LW: LOCAL 1 – LOCAL 2

The LOCAL 4 setting allows reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let you receive progressively weaker stations.

Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies

BSM (best stations memory) lets you automatically store the six strongest broadcast frequencies under preset tuning buttons 1 to 6. Once stored you can tune in to those frequencies with the touch of button.

•Storing broadcast frequencies with BSM may replace broadcast frequencies you have saved using buttons 1 to 6.

1.Press FUNCTION to select BSM.

2.Press 8 to turn BSM on.

Six strongest broadcast frequencies will be stored in the order of their signal strength.

•To cancel the storage process, press 2.

RDS

Introduction of RDS operation

RDS (radio data system) contains inaudible informations that helps searching of the radio stations.

•RDS service may not be provided by all stations.

•RDS functions such as AF and TA are only active when your radio is tuned to an RDS station.

Switching the RDS display

*Press DISPLAY.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly to switch between the following settings: Program service name – PTY information – Frequency

PTY (program type ID code) information is listed on page 11.

• PTY information and the frequency appear on the display for eight seconds.

Receiving PTY alarm broadcasts

When the emergency PTY code broadcasts, the unit receives it automatically (ALARM appears). When the broadcasting ends, the system returns to the previous source.

•An emergency announcement can be canceled by pressing TA.

Selecting alternative frequencies

When the tuner can’t get good reception, the unit automatically search for a different station in a same network.

*Press and hold TA repeatedly to turn AF (alternative frequency search) on or off.

Notes

•You can also turn the AF function on or off in the menu that appears with the pressing of

FUNCTION.

•Only RDS stations are tuned in during seek tuning or BSM when AF is on.

•When you recall a preset station, the tuner may update the preset station with a new frequency from the station’s AF list. (This is only available when using presets on the F1 or F2 bands.) No preset number appears on the display if the RDS data for the station received differs from that for the originally stored station.

•Sound may be temporarily interrupted by another program during an AF frequency search.

•AF can be turned on or off independently for each FM band.

Using PI Seek

If the tuner can’t find a suitable station, or reception status becomes bad, the unit will automatically search for a different station with a same programming. During the search, PI SEEK is displayed and the output is muted.

Using Auto PI Seek for preset stations

When preset stations cannot be recalled, as when travelling long distances, the unit can be set to perform PI Seek during preset recall.

•The default setting for Auto PI Seek is off. See “Switching Auto PI Seek” on page 15.

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