Automatic retuning for best reception results— AF (Alternative Frequencies)

The AF function allows the radio to always tune into the area’s strongest signal for the station you are listening to.

Frequencies change automatically.

For stations without alternative frequencies

Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) 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.

96.0 MHz

98.5MHz

Station

102.5 MHz

1 Select an FM station (page 14).2 Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until “AF-ON” appears.

The unit starts searching for an alternative frequency with a stronger signal in the same network.

If “NO AF” flashes, the currently tuned station does not have an alternative frequency.

To cancel the AF function, select “AF, TA-OFF.”

Tips

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

•If you want to change the on/off setting while playing an MD, press (AF/TA).

Staying with one regional programme

When the 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, press (SEL) and (AF/TA) simultaneously until “REG-OFF” appears.

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 the 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.

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