RDS features (See page 7)
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AF (Alternative Frequency) Function
When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to another frequency broadcasting the same programme in the same RDS network with better reception.
The ªindicator lights up when the AF function is turned on.
Turning AF Function On/Off:
1Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.
2Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the AF function appears in the display.
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.
The function setting is indicated by "AF ON" or "AF OFF" in the display, indicating that the AF function is on or off, respectively.
3Switching settings
Press either the AM button or FM button. The display and setting will change.
4Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.
Displaying Frequencies:
•When the Switching Clock Display function is OFF, and for
Press the DISP button.
•When the Switching Clock Display function is ON: Hold down the DISP button for one second or more.
The frequency for the RDS station will be displayed for five seconds instead of the station name.
NOTE
When no other stations with stronger reception are available for the same programme in the RDS network, you may hear the incoming broadcast in bits and snatches. Turn off the AF function in such a case.
Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function)
You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels, received with the AF function for a particular network, to a specific region. When the Region Restrict Function is on, the region is restricted and the REG indicator is turned on.
Turning Region Restrict Function On/Off:
1Hold down the MENU button for one second or more. "MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.
2Press the ¢ button repeatedly until the Region restrict function appears in the display.
Press the 4 button to search in the other direction.
The function setting is indicated by "REG ON" or "REG OFF" in the display, indicating that the function is on or off, respectively.
3Switching settings
Press either the AM button or FM button. The display and setting will change.
4Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.
NOTE
Sometimes stations in the same network broadcast different programmes or use different programme service names.
Traffic Information Function
You can listen to traffic information. If you are listening to tapes or discs, they will continue playing until a traffic bulletin is broadcast.
Turning TI function On/Off:
Press the TI button to turn the function on and off. When the function is on, the TI indicator is turned on. When a traffic information station is being received, the TP indicator will turn on. When none is being received, the TI indicator will blink on and off.
When a traffic bulletin begins to be broadcast, the TA indicator will turn on, and reception will begin at the preset volume.
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