For stations without alternative frequenciesPress < or , while the station name is flashing (within 8 seconds).

The unit starts searching for another frequency with the same PI (Programme Identification) data (“PI Seek” appears). If the unit cannot find the same PI, the unit returns to the previously selected frequency.

Staying with one regional programme

When AF function is on: this unit’s factory setting restricts reception to a specific region, so you will not be switched to another regional station with a stronger frequency.

If you leave this regional programme’s reception area or would like to take advantage of the whole AF function, select “Regional-off” from the Menu (page 26).

Note

This function does not work in the United Kingdom and in some other areas.

Local Link function (United Kingdom only)

This function enables you to select other local stations in the area, even if they are not stored on your number buttons.

1 Press a number button ((1) to (6)) that has a local station stored on it.2 Within 5 seconds, press the number button of the local station again.3 Repeat this procedure until the desired local station is received.

Receiving traffic announcements

—TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic Programme)

By activating TA and TP, you can automatically tune in an FM station broadcasting traffic announcements. These settings function regardless of the current FM programme/source (e.g., CD/MD/AUX). The unit switches back to the original source when the bulletin is over.

Press (AF/TA) on the unit repeatedly until “TA-on” appears.The unit starts searching for traffic information stations.

“TP” indicates reception of such stations, and “TA” flashes during an actual traffic announcement. The unit will continue searching for stations available with TP if “NO TP” is indicated.

To cancel all traffic announcements, select “AF, TA-off.”

ToPress

Cancel current (AF/TA) on the unit announcement

Tips

•If “TA-on” is selected, the AF function is cancelled. To activate the AF function with traffic announcements, select “AF, TA-on.”

•You can also cancel the current announcement by pressing (SOURCE) or (MODE).

Presetting the volume of traffic announcements

You can preset the volume level of the traffic announcements so you won’t miss hearing them.

1 Press (VOL) (+) or (VOL) (–) to adjust the desired volume level.2 Press (AF/TA) on the unit for 2 seconds.“TA” appears and the setting is stored.Receiving emergency announcements

If either AF or TA is on, the unit will switch to emergency announcements, if one comes in while listening to an FM station or CD/MD/ AUX.

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