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RDS Radio
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Notes for RDS operation
If any of the following events occur, it does not mean that the unit is faulty:
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“PS”, “NO PS” and a station name appear alternately, and the unit does not operate
properly.
properly.
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If a particular station is not broadcasting properly or a station is conducting tests,
the RDS reception function may not work properly.
the RDS reception function may not work properly.
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When you receive an RDS station whose signal is too weak, information like the
station name may not be displayed.
station name may not be displayed.
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“NO PS”, “NO PTY”, “NO RT” or “NO CT” will flash for about 5 seconds, and then
the frequency will be displayed.
the frequency will be displayed.
Notes for Radio text:
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The radio text for 10 characters will be displayed steadily for 4 seconds and then it
will scroll across the display.
will scroll across the display.
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If you tune in to an RDS station which is not broadcasting any radio text, “NO RT”
will be displayed when you switch to the radio text position.
will be displayed when you switch to the radio text position.
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Whilst radio text data is received or when the text contents change, “RT” will be
displayed.
displayed.
Notes for PTY Languages:
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When you press the DISP MODE button after entering the PS (Programme Ser-
vice), PTY Languages mode will be selected. In this mode, PTY names will be
displayed automatically in the local language where an RDS station is located.
Eight languages (including English) are available.
vice), PTY Languages mode will be selected. In this mode, PTY names will be
displayed automatically in the local language where an RDS station is located.
Eight languages (including English) are available.
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If you tune in to an RDS station which is not broadcasting PTY language data, the
PTY name will be displayed in English.
PTY name will be displayed in English.
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A PTY name may be displayed in English for a short time, until a signal determining
the local PTY language is received.
the local PTY language is received.
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PTY languages are also used for PTY-Search and EON-PTY operation at any DIS-
PLAY MODE except PTY English.
PLAY MODE except PTY English.
About the “TP” and “TA” indicators:
“TP”
“TA”
Meaning
Not lit
Not lit
Does not carry traffic announcements nor does it refer, via EON,
to a programme that does.
to a programme that does.
Not lit
Lit
Carries EON information about another programme which gives
traffic information.
traffic information.
Lit
Not lit
Carries traffic announcements but not at present and may also
carry EON information about other traffic announcements.
carry EON information about other traffic announcements.
Lit
Lit
A traffic information is currently on air.
In the following cases, the EON stand-by mode will be cancelled.
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When you press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by mode.
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When the unit is switched to another band in the EON stand-by mode.
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When you change the FM station whilst in the EON stand-by mode.
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When a preset call is made.
Notes:
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Whilst the same programme as the specified PTY (or TA) is being broadcast, the
unit will not switch to an ON (other network) station.
unit will not switch to an ON (other network) station.
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If there are more than two other network stations, compare the strength of signal
and tune in to the station with the strongest signal (EON-AF).
If other network station has been stored in the preset channel memory, the unit will
switch to that channel.
and tune in to the station with the strongest signal (EON-AF).
If other network station has been stored in the preset channel memory, the unit will
switch to that channel.
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If you want to leave an ON (other network) station tuned in by the EON and return
to the station you were receiving, press the EON button.
to the station you were receiving, press the EON button.
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After the unit returns to the original station, the stand-by mode will still be active.
(The “TI” or “PTY” will remain lit.)
(The “TI” or “PTY” will remain lit.)
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The unit does not switch between ON stations. It returns to the original station.
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If there is any problem with the ON station the unit switched to, “WEAK SIG” will
appear and the unit will return to the original station.
appear and the unit will return to the original station.
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If the signal from the ON station the unit switched to is very weak, the unit will
search for another station with the strongest signal.
However, if the signals from all stations are weak or not good (due to electrical
noise), the unit displays “WEAK SIG” and returns to the original station.
search for another station with the strongest signal.
However, if the signals from all stations are weak or not good (due to electrical
noise), the unit displays “WEAK SIG” and returns to the original station.
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RDS Radio
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To set the internal clock by the RDS time signal
You can set the internal clock using the RDS time signal (RDS CT data).
This is useful because the internal clock is set automatically from the time signal sent
by an RDS station.
Before setting, select one of the 24-hour or 12-hour display as shown on page 15.
This is useful because the internal clock is set automatically from the time signal sent
by an RDS station.
Before setting, select one of the 24-hour or 12-hour display as shown on page 15.
1
Tune in to an RDS station (when its name is displayed).
2
Press the DISP MODE button to select CT.
(Example: 11:56 on October 31, 2000)
For 3 seconds
RDS clock time
3
Whilst RDS time is displayed, hold down the TIME button for at
least 3 seconds.
least 3 seconds.
(Example: 11:50)
Internal clock time
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If the internal clock has not been set, “CLOCK” will appear.
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“RDS TIME” and “WAITING” will appear alternately. Wait until “COMPLETE”
appears. (It will appear in less than 60 seconds.)
appears. (It will appear in less than 60 seconds.)
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After the internal clock has been set, “COMPLETE” will be dis-
played for 3 seconds. Then the updated time will be displayed.
played for 3 seconds. Then the updated time will be displayed.
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Press the TIME button to check whether the internal clock is displaying the
same time as the RDS clock.
same time as the RDS clock.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)
Notes:
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When the TIME button is pressed whilst the RDS time is displayed, the RDS clock
and the internal clock will be displayed alternately, which allows you to compare the
time shown.
If you have not yet set the clock display mode, “CLOCK” will appear.
and the internal clock will be displayed alternately, which allows you to compare the
time shown.
If you have not yet set the clock display mode, “CLOCK” will appear.
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Whilst “NO CT” or “CT” is displayed, the internal clock cannot be set.
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If the signal from a station is weak or noisy, you may not be able to set the internal
clock.
clock.
Note for clock-time and date mode:
When the DISP MODE button is pressed repeatedly to select CT, the date (Day-
Month-Year) will be displayed for 3 seconds, and then the RDS clock time dis-
play will appear.
Month-Year) will be displayed for 3 seconds, and then the RDS clock time dis-
play will appear.
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The RDS clock time appears with “RDS”, so that you will know it is not the internal
clock time.
clock time.
Notes:
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If you tune in to an RDS station which is not sending clock-time and date (CT data)
and you select CT, “NO CT” will be displayed.
and you select CT, “NO CT” will be displayed.
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If you are not receiving CT data, even though you are tuned into an RDS station,
“CT” will be displayed.
The CT data is sent at the top of each minute.
“CT” will be displayed.
The CT data is sent at the top of each minute.
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If an RDS signal is weak or noisy, the clock time may be displayed as “– –” (hy-
phens) or it may not be displayed correctly.
phens) or it may not be displayed correctly.
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You must check the clock’s accuracy because the RDS time signal (CT data) may
not be correct, depending on the station.
not be correct, depending on the station.
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The date normally changes at midnight, Greenwich Mean Time (G.M.T.), not local
time.
time.
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Recording
Recording to a Cassette Tape
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Recording from a CD
You can record the desired CD using the DISC 1 - DISC 6 buttons.
1
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2
Press the CD button and load the desired disc.
3
Load a cassette into the cassette compartment.
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Face the side you want to record on toward you.
4
Press the REC PAUSE button.
5
Press one of the DISC 1 - DISC 6 buttons to start recording.
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When the CD or tape reaches the end, recording will stop.
To record from several discs continuously:
1. Follow the above steps 1 - 4.
2. Press the
2. Press the
06
button to start recording.
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Recording will start from the lowest numbered disc.
To perform programmed recording:
1. Programme discs and tracks (page 18).
2. Press the REC PAUSE button.
3. Press the
2. Press the REC PAUSE button.
3. Press the
06
button to start recording.
To stop recording:
Press the
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button.
The CD and tape will stop.
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When recording important selections, make a preliminary test to ensure that the
desired material is properly recorded.
desired material is properly recorded.
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The volume and sound controls can be adjusted with no effect on the recorded
signal (Variable Sound Monitor).
signal (Variable Sound Monitor).
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Do not use metal and CrO
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tapes for recording.
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Recording
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Recording from the radio
1
Tune in to the desired station. (See page 21.)
2
Load a cassette into the cassette compartment.
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Face the side you want to record on toward you.
3
Press the REC PAUSE button.
4
Press the
06
06
06
06
06
button when you want to start recording.
To interrupt recording:
Press the REC PAUSE button.
To resume recording, press the
To resume recording, press the
06
button.
To stop recording:
Press the
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button.
Note:
If you hear a whistling noise whilst recording an AM station, move the AM loop aerial.
If you hear a whistling noise whilst recording an AM station, move the AM loop aerial.
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Erasing recorded tapes
1.
Press the TAPE button.
2.
Load the cassette into the cassette compartment by turning the face to be erased
toward you.
3.
Press the REC PAUSE button.
4.
Press the
06
button.
Recording to a Cassette Tape (continued)
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