Search Function (SIRIUS mode)

1 Touch [ ] in the SIRIUS mode.

SEARCH menu list is displayed.

2 Select the desired SEARCH menu.

Searching by Category

1Touch [ ] of CATEGORY.

The CATEGORY search screen is displayed.

Touch [ ] to receive the selected category channel directly.

2Touch [ ] to change to channel name search screen of the selected category.

3 Touch [ ] to receive the selected channel name.

Searching by Channel Name

1Touch [ ] of CHANNEL.

The CH search screen is displayed.

2 Touch [ ] to receive the selected channel name.

Searching by Artist Name

1Touch [ ] of ARTIST.

The artist name of each channel is displayed in order of channel number.

2Touch [ ] of the desired artist.

The channel of the selected artist being broadcast is received.

Searching by Song Name

1 Touch [ ] of SONG.

The song name of each channel is displayed in order of channel number.

2Touch [ ] of the desired song.

The channel of the selected song being broadcast is received.

Selecting the Channel directly

You can directly select the channel number on the display of the numeric keypad.

1 Touch [P1/3] twice in the XM or SIRIUS mode.

The function guide appears.

2 Touch [10KEY].

The numeric keypad input screen is displayed.

3 Touch to input the channel number.

4 Touch [ENT].

The selected channel is received.

When 3 digits are input in the SIRIUS mode, step 4 is not necessary.

Receiving Weather or Traffic information from SAT Radio

1 Touch and hold [NO/NAME] for at least 2 seconds in the XM or SIRIUS mode.

The received weather or traffic channel is stored.

2 Press and hold VISUAL for at least 2 seconds.

The stored Weather or Traffic channel is recalled.

3 Press SOURCE.

Returns to the normal mode.

Stored channels can also be recalled by pressing and holding VISUAL for at least 2 seconds, even in modes other than XM or SIRIUS mode.

Channels other than Weather or Traffic information can also be stored and recalled.

Storing the desired Song/Artist (SIRIUS mode only)

A maximum of 30 desired songs and artists (including sports teams) can be stored on the unit. When stored, a message is displayed to announce when stored songs are being broadcast on another radio station, should you wish to listen to it. (Refer to “Receiving the stored information (SIRIUS mode only)” on page 55.)

1 Touch [P1/3] twice to store an artist or song currently being received.

The function guide is changed.

2 Touch [MEMORY].

The ALERT SETUP list is displayed.

3 Touch [ ] of the SONG or ARTIST in the list you want to store.

The selected songs and artists are registered.

“UNABLE TO STORE” appears in the display if there is no song title information and it cannot be stored.

If there is no memory, “MEMORY FULL” is displayed for 2 seconds, and then the display changes to the ALERT list. Touch [ ] of the song or artist you want to rewrite. message is displayed. If “OK” is touched, the song or artist is rewritten and stored. If “NO” is touched, it is canceled.

If [MEMORY] is touched and held for at least 2 seconds, the display changes to the ALERT SETUP screen.

Touch [ ] or [ ] of the channel you want to set. If you want ALERT interruption, set to ON, if not, set to OFF.

If the sports team is stored, touch [MEMORY] for at least 2 seconds to change the ALERT SETUP screen and touch [ ] or [ ] to set the receiving interruption type.

Storing favorite Sports Teams (SIRIUS mode only)

One team from each league can be stored on the unit. When stored, their game status and results are announced when other stations are being listened to, and if you wish, you can go to the station where the game is being broadcast. (Refer to “Receiving the stored information (SIRIUS mode only)” on page 55.)

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Alpine IVA-W205 owner manual Search Function Sirius mode, Selecting the Channel directly

IVA-W205 specifications

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