Kenwood HD-7 RDS (Radio Data System)

HD-7/EN

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Basic

RDS is a system which transmits useful information (digital data) for FM broadcasts together with the broad-

cast signal. Tuners and receivers designed for RDS reception can extract the information from the broad-

cast signal for use with various functions such as automatic display of the station name.

This unit is equipped with the following functions utilizing RDS data :

PTY (Program Type Identification) Search :

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The tuner automatically searches for a station which is

currently broadcasting a specified program type

(genre).

PS (Program Service Name) Display :

When an RDS broadcast is received, the station

name is automatically displayed.

÷Some functions may not be provided or be given

different names depending on countries or areas.

RDS (Radio Data System)

(For U.K. and Europe)

Before using RDS

For reception of RDS stations, the auto memory function must be used to preset the stations. During

the auto memory function, the presetting sequence priority will be given to the RDS stations.

FM

TUNED

MHz

STEREO

PTY

L

R

30 10 5310(–dB)

R·D·S

Contents

Main For the United Kingdom Factory fitted moulded mains plug Safety precautions WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EX- POSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Before applying power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Special features Accessories Unpacking Keep this manual handy for future reference. CAUTION FCC WARNING Contents Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS safe operation. Preparation Caution : Read this page carefully to en- sure safe operation. System connections CAUTION Connection of accessory antennas 3 CAUTION Malfunction of microcomputer Connection of the speaker system Connection of FM outdoor antenna (sold separately) FM outdoor antenna Connection of a subwoofer (sold separately) Connection of a cassette deck (sold separately) Connection to an external source (audio equipment) In case of analog connection In case of digital connection Controls and indicators Main unit Controls and indicators Display 123 4 56 7 8 9 ! $ # 0 @ Remote control unit Operation of remote control unit Loading batteries Operation Basic use method 1Power ON (OFF) 2. Select the source to be listened to. 3. Adjust the volume. Listening through headphone Muting the sound temporarily Basic use method Adjust the left/right volume balance Direct selection of the source direct function Listening to the original sound of the source (source direct) Adjusting the tone Basic use method TONE CONTROL TONE CONTROL setting Listening with use of TONE CONTROL Page 7STOP stop7display 1 4 SET CD6 Playback of CD 1. Load a disc. 1 2 3 2. Start playback. To pause playbackTo stop playback Skipping tracks Playback from desired track In regard to display of the CD time In regard to title display Playback of CD Receiving broadcast station 1 4 1 4 Channel space setting One-by-one presetting (Manual preset) Receiving broadcast station Tuning to a non-preset radio station (Auto tuning, Manual tuning) RDS (Radio Data System) This unit is equipped with the following functions utilizing RDS data : (For U.K. and Europe) Before using RDS Set the reception band to FM. Preset RDS stations with the auto memory function. 1. Select the PTY search mode. 2. Select the desired program type. Use program type table on the right for your conve- nience. Selection with the 4 or key. Searching for a desired program type (PTY search) 3. Start the search. To change to a different program type : Press the P.MODE/RDS DISP. key Repeat steps 1., 2., 3. When searching for a Rock Music broadcast Display while the tuner is searching. Listening to an AUX/TAPE input source 22 1,2 44 1. Press the AUX/TAPE key. Page Various CD playback features Listening to the desired sequence (program playback) To add a track to an existing program To clear a programed track To clear the entire program Confirmation of the contents of the pro- grammed tracks Repeated playback Repeat playback of programmed tracks Listening in random order (random mode) Repeated random playback Setting auto power save (A.P.S.) A.P.S. Adjusting the brightness of the display part (DIMMER) Clock adjustment Timer operation Sleep timer (SLEEP) AI timer playback (PROG. 1, PROG. 2) Timer playback (PROG. 1, PROG. 2) Sleep timer (SLEEP) Setting the timer program (PROG. TIMER) 1. Make preparations for the play. 2. Set the timer setting program number. 3. Select EVERYDAY or ONETIME ex- ecution of the programed timer. 4. Set the ON time. 5. Set the OFF time. 6. Select "PLAY" or "AI PLAY". 7. Make the desired reservation Continued on next page 8. Put the unit in standby mode. Setting the PROG. timer again to the same contents When timer operation is not desired Knowledge Important Items Note related to transportation and movement Maintenance Reference Caution on condensation Maintenance of the unit Disc handling precautions Important Items Handling Cleaning Storage In case of difficulty Operation to reset Amplifier section/Speakers RemedyCauseSymptom & ^ 9 Tuner section RemedyCauseSymptom Note to CATV system installer In case of difficulty Symptom Cause Remedy Specifications [Amplifier section] Speakers [CD player section] [Tuner section]