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Some FM stations are broadcasting added data compatible with RDS. This radio set offers convenient functions using such
Alternative Frequency (AF) mode
data.Auto Preset Memory
RDS service availability varies with areas. Please understand if RDS service is not available in your area, the following ser-Press and hold [DIM]on the main unitWhen AF ON is selected, only
vice is not available, either. This chapter explains the summary and operation regarding RDS.for more than 2 seconds to switch the AFRDS stations will be memo-
The following functions are available when receiving RDS stations.mode on or off.rized automatically.
Default : AF ON(a Page 9 for auto preset
When AF is onmemory)
[BAND] (Set)
OPEN* New stations are overwrit-
Program Service Name (PS)
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TA
Displaytions after following this
REMOTESET/AUTOáPPRGDAB CONTROLSOURCEPWRSOURCE
The name of station is displayed.BANDáCDIMBANDDIMprocedure.
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[MENU]MENUMENU
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Alternative Frequency (AF)MUTE[DIM] (AF mode)
PTY
When reception is poor, an RDS station broadcasting the[PáSET{] [PáSET}] (Select)
same program is tuned in automatically.Clock Time (CT) Service
When receiving an RDS station, the CT (Clock Time) ser-
FM Menu Display
vice automatically adjusts the time.
AF Level and REG Mode
"-- : --" is displayed in areas where CT service is not avail-
Best Station
able. (a Page 22 for Clock Adjustment)q Press [MENU] / [SEL]to display the menu.
The AF function is effective even for RDS broadcasting
w Press [PáSET}]or [PáSET{] / [}] or [{]to select an item.
stations that have been already preset when the AF mode
is activated. This function is called OBest Station.�
Select a preset number. If the reception is poor, the func-
AF LevelRegion (REG) Mode
tion automatically searches for another station that is
Press [BAND] to change the AF level.Changes the selection range of AF and PI Seek.
broadcasting the same program. If the reception is good,Program Type (PTY) Display
Press [BAND] to switch on or off in turn.
the station is renewed. Activating the region mode allowsRDS FM stations provide a program type identification
a selected network area to become smaller.signal.AF 1Low level AF sensitivityThe frequency is changed only for programs
REG ON
The AF function that was activated in a band previously isExample: news, rock, classical music, etc.(Default)within the region.
still effective in the band even after changing bands.
AF 2High level AF sensitivityREG OFFThe frequency is changed also for programs
outside the region.
(Default)
Traffic Program (TP)Note: When REG mode is switched from ON to OFF or vice versa, AF mode turns on automatically.
Some RDS FM stations periodically provide traffic infor-
Preset buttons
mation.
The program which broadcast the traffic information is
Program Identification (PI) Seek
called Traffic Program (TP).
(Only for remote control)[SEL]
(Menu)
If Best Station does not work properly and reception is poor when
Traffic Announcement (TA)tuning in a preset station, press the same preset number button
Radio announcements on traffic conditions.again. PI Seek will search an AF station with good reception.
[}]
(Select)
[BAND]
[{]
(Set)
(Select)
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