Presetting AM/FM Stations

You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations as presets.

1

Tune into the AM/FM station that you want to store

 

as a preset.

 

See the previous section.

2

Press MEMORY.

 

The preset number flashes.

 

 

 

 

 

(Actual display depends on the country.)

3

While the preset number is flashing (about 8

 

seconds), use PRESET e/rto select a preset from

 

1 through 40.

4

Press MEMORY again to store the station or

 

channel.

 

The station or channel is stored and the preset number

 

stops flashing.

 

Repeat this procedure for all of your favorite AM/FM

 

radio stations.

■ Selecting Presets

1

To select a preset, use PRESET e/ron the AV

 

receiver, or the remote controller’s CH +/–.

Tip

•You can also use the remote controller’s number buttons to select a preset directly.

■Deleting Presets

1

Select the preset that you want to delete.

 

See the previous section.

2

While holding down MEMORY, press TUNING

 

MODE.

The preset is deleted and its number disappears from the AV receiver’s display.

Turning On & Basic Operations

Using RDS (excluding North American and Taiwanese models)

RDS works only in areas where RDS broadcasts are available.

When tuned into an RDS station, the RDS indicator lights. When the station is broadcasting text information, the text can be displayed.

■What is RDS?

RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of transmitting data in FM radio signals. It was developed by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is available in most European countries. Many FM stations use it these days. In addition to displaying text information, RDS can also help you find radio stations by type (e.g., news, sport, rock, etc.).

The AV receiver supports four types of RDS information:

PS (Program Service)

When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting PS information, the station’s name will be displayed. Pressing DISPLAY will display the frequency for 3 seconds.

RT (Radio Text)

When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text information, the text will be shown on the AV receiver’s display as described in the next section.

PTY (Program Type)

This allows you to search for RDS radio stations by type (➔ page 33).

TP (Traffic Program)

This allows you to search for RDS radio stations that broadcast traffic information (➔ page 33).

To be continued

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TX-NR616 specifications

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