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Selecting Multicast Channels

FM HD Radio stations can transmit multiple programs on the same frequency by using what are called multicast channels. If the current HD Radio station is broadcasting multicast channels, the SPS (secondary program ser- vices) indicator lights up.

1

Press [Enter].

 

 

The SPS indicator flashes.

Enter

Note:

Multicast channels 2 through 8 only carry a digital sig- nal, so to select an audio format, you must select multi- cast channel #1 first.

Displaying HD Radio Information

Press the [Display] button repeatedly to cycle through the available information.

Frequency

2

Enter

Enter

Use the Up and Down Arrow

[q]/[w] buttons to select a multi- cast channel.

If you select a multicast channel that is not currently broadcasting, a plus [+] symbol will appear, indicating that the channel has been reserved. When broadcasting commences, that channel will be selected automatically.

Reserved channel indication

HD Radio channel number

Within 5 seconds, press [Enter] to set the multicast channel.

Note:

Multicast channels are not available on AM.

Station information

Artist information

Song title information

Selecting the Audio Format (Blend Mode)

HD Radio stations transmit both analog and digital ver- sions of their programs and you can choose which one you want to listen to.

Remote

Use the [Audio Sel] button to

controller

select “Auto” or “Analog”.

Audio Sel

 

AV controller

 

 

Auto: Select to use the digital sig-

 

nal.

 

Analog: Select to use the analog sig-

 

nal.

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Integra DHC-9.9 Selecting Multicast Channels, Displaying HD Radio Information, Selecting the Audio Format Blend Mode