Listening to the
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]. |
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ENTER | The SPS indicator flashes. |
2 | Use the Up and Down Arrow |
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| [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a multi- |
| cast channel. |
ENTER
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.
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 |
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AV receiver
Auto: Select to use the digital sig-
AUDIO SEL | nal. |
Analog: Select to use the analog sig- nal.
Note:
•Multicast channels 2 through 8 only carry a digital sig- nal, so to select an audio format, you must select mul- ticast channel #1 first.
Displaying HD Radio Information
Press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to cycle through the available information.
Frequency
Station information
Artist information
Song title information
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