Tuning automatically

1Select the band, then press (SEEK) –/+ to search for the station.

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) –/+ to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) –/+ repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning).

RDS (CDX-MR50IP)

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 long-distance voyage without having to retune the same station manually.

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.

Select

To

AF-ON

activate AF and deactivate TA.

 

 

TA-ON

activate TA and deactivate AF.

 

 

AF, TA-ON

activate both AF and TA.

 

 

AF, TA-OFF

deactivate both AF and TA.

 

 

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 non-RDS stations with the AF/TA setting for each.

1Set AF/TA, then store the station with BTM or manually.

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