To listen to non-preset radio stations

Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2. For manual tuning, press m or M (TUNING + or –) on the remote repeatedly. For automatic tuning, press and hold m or

M(TUNING + or –) on the remote.

zIf an FM programme is noisy

Press STEREO/MONO on the remote so that

“MONO” appears on the front panel display. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. Press the button again to restore the stereo effect.

zTo improve reception

Reorient the supplied antennas.

To check the frequency or sound field

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

Each time you press DISPLAY, the front panel display changes as follows:

index name of the station t frequency t sound field t index name of the station

Using the Radio Data

System (RDS)

What is the Radio Data System?

Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular programme signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features such as station name display. RDS is available only for FM stations.*

Note

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

*Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same type of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS system, check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area.

 

Other

Receiving RDS broadcasts

 

 

Operations

the display.

Simply select a station from the FM band.

 

When you tune in a station that provides

 

RDS services, the station name appears in

 

 

 

To check the RDS information

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as follows:

tStation name*

r

Frequency

r

SOUND FIELD

*If the RDS broadcast is not received, the station name may not appear in the display.

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DAV-S400 specifications

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