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You can store 40 AM and FM stations in memory and recall them at the push of a but-
ton. (Preset tuning)
 

The backup function protects the memorised stations for a few hours should there be
a power failure or the AC power lead disconnection.

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The stations saved in memory can be scanned automatically. (Preset memory scan)

 

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Store the stations in memory, in order, starting with preset channel 1.

If the "MEMORY" and preset number indicators go out before the station is mem-
orised, repeat the operation from step 2.

When a new station is stored in memory, the station previously memorised will 
be erased.

Preset channel

Frequency and frequency band

This can be operated by pressing the PRESET (  or  ) button on the remote 
control.

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The preset number will flash and the programmed stations will be tuned in se-
quentially, for 5 seconds each.

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This can be operated by pressing the PRESET (  or  ) button on the remote 
control.

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Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by mode.

2

Whilst pressing down the TUNER (BAND) button and the X-BASS/DEMO button, 
press the ON/STAND-BY button until "TUNER CL" appears.

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RDS is a broadcasting service which a growing number of FM stations provide.
These FM stations send additional signals along with their regular programme
signals. They send their station names, and information about the type of pro-
gramme such as sports or music, etc.
When tuned to an RDS station, "RDS" and the station name will be displayed.
"TP" (Traffic Programme) will appear on the display when the received broadcast car-
ries traffic information, and "TA" (Traffic Announcement) will appear whilst a traffic
information is on air (see page 28).
"EON" will appear whilst the EON (Enhanced Other Networks information) data is
broadcast.
"PTYI" (Dynamic PTY Indicator) will appear whilst the Dynamic PTY station is
received.
"RT" (Radio Text) will appear whilst the unit receives the Radio text data.
"CT" (Clock Time) will appear whilst the unit receives the RDS CT data.
 
 
You can control the RDS by using the buttons on the main unit only.

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Each time the DISPLAY MODE button is pressed, the display will switch as fol-
lows:
 

When you are tuning in to a station other than an RDS station or to an RDS station
which sends weak signal, the display will change in the following order:

Station name (PS)

Frequency

Programme type (PTY)

RDS clock time

(8 Languages)

 

 

Date (for 3 seconds)

Programme type (PTY)

Clock-time and date (CT)

(English fixed)

 

Radio text (RT)

NO PS

NO PTY

FM 98.80 MHz

NO CT

NO RT

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Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes, TP (Traffic Programme) and
TA (Traffic Announcement).
You can search for and receive the following PTY, TP and TA signals.

 
Note:
When you select a programme in the EON stand-by mode, the unit will display "TI"
instead of "TA".

Short accounts of facts, events and publicly expressed views, reportage 
and actuality.

Topical programme expanding or enlarging upon the news, generally in 
different presentation style or concept, including debate, or analysis.

Programmes whose purpose is to impart advice in the widest sense.

Programme concerned with any aspect of sport.

Programme intended primarily to educate, of which the formal ele-
ment is fundamental.

All radio plays and serials.

Programmes concerned with any aspect of national or regional cul-
ture, including language, theatre, etc.

Programmes about the natural sciences and technology.

Used for mainly speech-based programmes usually of light-entertain-
ment nature, not covered by other categories. Examples include: 
quizzes, panel games, personality interviews.

Commercial music, which would generally be considered to be of cur-
rent popular appeal, often featuring in current or recent record sales 
charts.

Contemporary modern music, usually written and performed by 
young musicians.

Current contemporary music considered to be "easy-listening", as op-
posed to Pop, Rock or Classical, or one of the specialised music 
styles, Jazz, Folk or Country. Music in this category is often but not 
always, vocal, and usually of short duration.

Classical music for general, rather than specialist appreciation. Ex-
amples of music in this category are instrumental music, and vocal or 
choral works.

Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber mu-
sic, etc., and including Grand Opera.

Musical styles not fitting into any of the other categories. Particularly 
used for specialist music of which Rhythm & Blues and Reggae are 
examples.

Weather reports and forecasts and meteorological information.

Stock Market reports, commerce, trading, etc.

For programmes targeted at a young audience, primarily for entertain-
ment and interest, rather than where the objective is to educate.

Programmes about people and things that influence them individually 
or in groups. Includes: sociology, history, geography, psychology and 
society.

Any aspect of beliefs and faiths, involving a God or Gods, the nature 
of existence and ethics.

Involving members of the public expressing their views either by 
phone or at a public forum.

Features and programmes concerned with travel to near and far des-
tinations, package tours and travel ideas and opportunities. Not for 
use for announcements about problems, delays, or roadworks affect-
ing immediate travel where TP/TA should be used.

Programmes concerned with recreational activities in which the listen-
er might participate. Examples include, Gardening, Fishing, Antique 
collecting, Cooking, Food & Wine, etc.

Polyphonic, syncopated music characterised by improvisation.

Songs which originate from, or continue the musical tradition of the 
American Southern States. Characterised by a straightforward melo-
dy and narrative story line.

Current Popular Music of the Nation or Region in that country's lan-
guage, as opposed to International 'Pop' which is usually US or UK 
inspired and in English.

Music from the so-called "golden age" of popular music.

Music which has its roots in the musical culture of a particular nation, 
usually played on acoustic instruments. The narrative or story may be 
based on historical events or people.

Programme concerned with factual matters, presented in an investi-
gative style.

Broadcast when testing emergency broadcast equipment or receiv-
ers.

Emergency announcement made under exceptional circumstances to 
give warning of events causing danger of a general nature.

No programme type (receive only).

Broadcasts which carry traffic announcements.

Traffic announcements are being broadcast.

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Whilst in the ASPM operation mode, the tuner will automatically search for new RDS
stations. Up to 40 stations can be stored.
If you have already stored some stations in memory, the number of new stations you
can store will be less.
 

Press the ASPM button whilst it is scanning for stations.
The stations which are already stored in memory will be kept there.

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If the same station is broadcasting on different frequencies, the strongest fre-
quency will be stored in memory.

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Any station which has the same frequency as the one stored in memory will not be
stored.

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If 40 stations have already been stored in memory, the scan will be aborted. If you
want to redo the ASPM operation, erase the preset memory.

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If no stations have been stored in memory, "END" will appear for about 4 seconds.

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If the RDS signals are very weak, station names may not be stored in memory.

It may be impossible to store station names in memory using the ASPM function if
there is lots of noise or if the signal is too weak. In this case, perform as follows.

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The same station name can be stored in different channels.

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In a certain area or during certain time periods, the station names may temporarily
be different.

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After "ASPM" has flashed for about 4 seconds, scanning will start (87.50 - 
108.00 MHz).

2

When an RDS station is found, "RDS" will appear for a short time and the sta-
tion will be stored in memory.

3

After scanning, the number of stations stored in memory will be displayed for 
4 seconds, and then "END" will appear for 4 seconds.

1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by mode.
2 Whilst pressing down the TUNER (BAND) button and the X-BASS/DEMO button, 

press the ON/STAND-BY button until "TUNER CL" appears.

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After performing this operation, all of the preset memory information will be erased.

1 Press the 

 

 PRESET   or   PRESET 

 

 button to check whether the 

names are correct.

2 If you find a wrong name during receiving the station. Wait until the correct name 

will be displayed. And then press the MEMORY/SET button.

3 Within 30 seconds, press the MEMORY/SET button whilst the preset channel 

number is flashing.

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The new station name has been stored in memory correctly.

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