Receiving the memorised stations

1 Select the desired band (page 8).

2 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) momentarily where the desired station is stored.

If you cannot tune in a preset station

Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily to search for the station (automatic tuning).

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) repeatedly until the desired station is received.

Note

If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (SENS/BTM) momentarily until “LCL” appears in the display (local seek mode). Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in.

Tip

If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS) for two seconds until the desired frequency appears (manual tuning).

If FM stereo reception is poor

—Monaural Mode

Press (SENS/BTM) momentarily until “MONO” appears.

The sound improves, but becomes monaural (“ST” disappears).

To go back to the normal mode, press again until “MONO” disappears.

Changing the displayed items

Each time you press (DSPL), the items alternate between the frequency and time.

RDS

Overview of the RDS function

The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows FM stations to send additional digital information along with the regular radio programme signal. Your car stereo offers you a variety of services. Here are just a few: re-tuning the same programme automatically, listening to traffic announcements and locating a station by programme type.

Notes

•Depending on the country or region, not all of the RDS functions are available.

• RDS may not work properly if the signal strength

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is weak or if the station you are tuned in to is

 

not transmitting RDS data.

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Displaying the station name

The name of the station currently received lights up in the display.

Select an FM station (page 8). When you tune in an FM station that transmits RDS data, the station name appears in the display.

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Note

The “*” indication means that an RDS station is being received.

Changing the displayed items

Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows:

” Frequency ” Clock ” Station Name

Note

“NO NAME” appears if the station received does not transmit RDS data.

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