Glossary - Technical Terminology
DEUTSCH
AF - Alternative Frequency
In RDS this function ensures that the radio always tunes into the frequency with the best reception for the station.
Amplifier
Amplifies the output power.
AUD – Audio
Sound settings for bass and treble, balance (left/right) and fader (front/rear).
BND (Band)
Switches between wavebands and memo- ry banks.
Changer
CD changer
CL – Clear
Returns to the previous menu item.
DSC – Direct Software Control
With the help of DSC it is possible to adjust the basic factory settings to your own per- sonal preferences.
ENT (Enter)
Press briefly to accept/store settings.
EON – Enhanced Other Network
In RDS, EON makes it possible to exchange station information within a station network. Traffic information, for example, can be for- warded automatically from a traffic informa- tion station to a station which does not broadcast traffic information in the same network. After the traffic announcement has been put through, the radio switches back to the original station.
Equalizer
Adjusts the frequencies to the acoustic con- ditions and personal tastes.
EXIT
Press to end/cancel a setting.
KeyCard
Theft protection system from Blaupunkt. The car stereo cannot be operated without the correct KeyCard.
SIM cards (telephone cards) or a second KeyCard can only be trained using the orig- inal KeyCard.
MIX
CDs/CD tracks are played in random order.
MUTE
Switches audio off
Preset Scan
See Scan
PTY
Designed for the selection of a specific type of program in FM (e.g. sports, news). Also see RDS.
RDS – Radio Data System
Service provided by radio stations to en- hance radio listening pleasure.
The station name, for example, is displayed instead of the frequency.
Other RDS functions include:
AF – Alternative Frequency
EON – Enhanced Other Networks Radio text
REG – Regional program PTY – Program type
TA – Traffic Announcement TP – Traffic Program
REG
Regional programs have priority. REG ON stops the radio from automatically switch- ing to a different regional program broad- cast by the same station because it has better reception. Also see RDS.
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