If FM stereo reception is poor—Monaural Mode

During radio reception, press (SENS/BTM) repeatedly until “MONO-ON” appears.

“MONO” indicator is displayed.

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

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

RDS

Overview of RDS

FM stations servicing Radio Data System (RDS) sends 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.

Source

Storing only the desired stations

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

1 Press (SRC) repeatedly to select the radio.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.

3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune in the station that you want to store.

4 Press the desired number button ((1) to(6)) 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.

Displayable items

•Station name (frequency)•Programme type

To

Press

Switch display

(DSPL)

item

 

RDS services

RDS data offers you other conveniences, such as:

•Automatic retuning of a programme, helpful during long-distance drives. — AF tpage 12

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

— TA tpage 13

•Selecting stations by the type of programme it broadcasts. — PTY tpage 14

•Automatic clock time setting. — CT tpage 15

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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