Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

(European model only)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 program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features like station name. RDS is available only on FM stations.*

*Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types 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.

Note

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

Receiving RDS broadcastsSimply select a station from FM band.

When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the station name appears in the display.

To check the RDS information

While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly.

RDS information appears on the display.

Recording onto a tape

There are three ways to record on a TYPE I (normal) tape.

CD-TAPE Synchro Recording:

You can record an entire disc onto a tape. The recording level is adjusted automatically.

Manual Recording:

You can record just the portion you want from a sound source, including connected audio components.

Sound Mixing:

You can “mix” sound from any of the sound sources and singing or speaking into a microphone (not supplied). The mixed sound can be recorded onto a tape.

1 Load a recordable tape into tape deck.

Be sure to load the tape with the side you want to record facing forward.

2 Prepare the recording source.

For CD-TAPE Synchro Recording:

Press CD and load the disc you want to record.

•To record a folder of MP3 files, press PLAY MODE on the remote

repeatedly until “” lights up in the display. Then, press +/– repeatedly to select the folder you want.

•You can record tracks or files on all the discs in the order you want using Program Play. Perform steps 2 to 6 of “Creating your own program” (page 33). When programming, make sure the playing times do not exceed the length of one side of the tape.

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