Tuning automatically
1Select the band, then press (SEEK)
Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat this procedure until the desired station is received.
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold (SEEK)
RDS
Overview
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio program signal.
Display items
ARadio band, Function B TA/TP*1
C Frequency*2 (Program service name), Preset number, Clock, RDS data
*1 “TA” flashes during traffic information. “TP” lights up while such a station is received.
*2 While receiving the RDS station, “ *” is displayed on the left of the frequency indication.
To change display items C, press (DSPL).
RDS services
This unit automatically provides RDS services as follows:
AF (Alternative Frequencies)
Selects and retunes the station with the strongest signal in a network. By using this function, you can continuously listen to the same program during a
TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic Program)
Provides current traffic information/programs. Any information/program received, will interrupt the currently selected source.
PTY (Program Types)
Displays the currently received program type. Also searches your selected program type.
CT (Clock Time)
The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the clock.
Notes
•Depending on the country/region, not all RDS functions may be available.
•RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak, or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting RDS data.
Setting AF and TA
1Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.
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activate AF and deactivate TA. | |
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activate TA and deactivate AF. | |
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AF, | activate both AF and TA. |
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AF, | deactivate both AF and TA. |
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Storing RDS stations with the AF and TA setting
You can preset RDS stations along with the AF/ TA setting. If you use the BTM function, only RDS stations are stored with the same AF/TA setting.
If you preset manually, you can preset both RDS and
1Set AF/TA, then store the station with BTM or manually.
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