If FM stereo reception is poor
—Monaural mode
Press (SENS/BTM) momentarily until “MONO” lights up on the display.
The sound will improve, but it will become monaural. (The “ST” indication will disappear.)
Changing the displayed items
Each time you press (DSPL), the display changes between the frequency and the clock.
If you cannot tune in a preset station
Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily to search for the station (automatic tuning).
Scanning stops when a station is received. Press either side of the button repeatedly until the desired station is received.
Note
EN If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (SENS/BTM) momentarily until “LCL” lights up on the display (local seek mode). Only the stations with relatively strong signals can be tuned in.
Tip
If you know the frequency, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS) until the desired station is received (manual tuning).
RDS
Overview of the RDS function
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows FM stations to send additional digital information along with the regular radio programme signal. Your car stereo offers you a variety of services. Here are just a few:
Notes
•Depending on the country or region, not all of the RDS functions are available.
•RDS may not work properly if the signal strength is weak or if the station you are tuned in is not transmitting RDS data.
Displaying the station name
The name of the station currently received lights up on the display.
Select an FM station.
When you tune in an FM station that transmits RDS data, the station name lights up on the display.
FM1 BBC 1 FM
Note
The “*” indication means that an RDS station is being received.
Changing the displayed items
Each time you press (DSPL), the displayed items change as follows:
z Frequency z Time z Station name
Note
“NO NAME” lights up if the station received does not transmit RDS data.
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