If FM stereo reception is poor— Monaural ModeDuring radio reception, press (SENS)(BTM) repeatedly until “MONO-ON” appears.

“MONO” indicator is displayed

RDS

Overview of RDS

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

To return to normal radio reception mode, select “MONO-OFF.”

Tip

If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to OFF (page 23).

Storing only the desired stations

You can manually preset the desired stations on any chosen number button.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.

3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to tune in the station that you want to store.

4 Press the desired number button ((1) to (6)) for 2 seconds until “MEM” appears.

The number button indication appears in the display.

Note

If you try to store another station on the same number button, the previously stored station will be erased.

FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio programme signal. For example, one of the following will be displayed upon receiving a station with RDS capability.

Displayable items

•Music source•Function

Displayable items

•Station name (frequency)•Clock•RDS data

To

Press

Switch Clock/

(DSPL)

Station name

 

 

 

RDS services

RDS data offers you other conveniences, such as:

•Automatic retuning of a programme, helpful during long-distance drives. — AF t page 17

•Receiving traffic announcements, even when enjoying another programme/source.

—TA t page 18

•Selecting stations by the type of programme

—PTY t page 19

•Automatic clock time setting. — CT t page 20

Notes

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

•RDS may not work properly if the signal strength is weak or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting RDS data.

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