To tune in to a preset station
On the unit:
1. Press FM/AM. | FM/AM |
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The last received station of the last selected band is tuned in.
•Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM (MW/LW).
2. | Press PRESET 5 / ∞ (inside |
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1. | Press FM/AM. |
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The last received station of the last selected band is tuned in.
•Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM (MW/LW).
Receiving FM Stations with RDS
RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
•When tuned to an FM station which provides the RDS service, the RDS indicator lights up on the display.
With the receiver, you can receive the following types of RDS signals.
PS (Program Service) : Shows commonly known station names
PTY (Program Type) : Shows types of broadcast programs
RT (Radio Text) | : Shows text messages the station sends |
Enhanced Other Networks
:Provides the information about the types of the programs sent by other RDS stations than the one being received.
2.Press the 10 keys to select a preset channel number.
•For channel number 5, press 5.
•For channel number 15, press +10 then 5.
•For channel number 20, press +10 then 10.
•For channel number 30, press +10, +10, then 10.
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1 | 2 | 3 |
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| LIVENESS |
4 | 5 | 6 |
7/P | 8 | 9 |
10 | 0 | +10 |
RETURN | FM MODE | 100+ |
Notes:
•RDS is not available for AM (MW/LW) broadcasts.
•Not all FM stations provide RDS signals, nor do all RDS stations provide the same services. If in doubt, check with local radio stations for details on RDS in your area.
•RDS may not operate correctly if the station tuned is not transmitting RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.
Selecting the FM Reception Mode
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy
You can change the FM reception mode while receiving an FM broadcast.
•You can store the FM reception mode for each preset station.
Press FM MODE.
•Each time you press the button, the FM reception mode alternates between “AUTO MUTING” and “MONO.”
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To show the RDS information
You can see the RDS information the station sends on the display.
Press DISPLAY MODE on the remote control
while listening to an FM station. | STOP | |
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changes to show you the following information:
PS PTY 
RT
Canceled
PS (Program Service)
:While searching, “PS” appears and then the station names will be displayed. “NO PS” appears if no signal is sent.
PTY (Program Type)
On the unit
FM MODE
From the remote control
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broadcast program will be displayed. “NO PTY” appears if |
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(inside the front door)
AUTO MUTING: When a program is broadcasted in stereo, you will hear stereo sound; when in monaural, you will hear monaural sounds. This mode is also useful to suppress static noise between stations. The AUTO MUTING indicator lights up on the display.
MONO: Reception will be improved although you will lose the stereo effect. In this mode, you will hear noise while tuning in to the stations. The AUTO MUTING and STEREO indicators go off.
Note:
When you press FM MODE on the remote control, be sure that
“TUNER” appears on the remote’s display. If not, press FM/AM first to select the FM band, then press FM MODE.
RT (Radio Text)
:While searching, “RT” appears and then text messages the station sends will be displayed. “NO RT” appears if no signal is sent.
Notes:
•When you press DISPLAY MODE on the remote control, be sure that “TUNER” appears on the remote’s display. If not, press FM/AM first, then press DISPLAY MODE.
•If searching finishes at once, “PS,” “PTY,” and “RT” will not appear on the display.
•Some special characters and marks may not be displayed correctly. (The display cannot show accented letters, “A,” for instance, may stand for accented “A’s” like “Å, Ä, Ã, Á, À, and Â.”)
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