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Using the Auto Station Programme Memory
(ASPM)
(ASPM)
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.
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.
1
Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the FM band.
2
Press and hold down the RDS ASPM button on the remote
control for at least 3 seconds.
control for at least 3 seconds.
1
After “ASPM” has flashed for about 4 seconds, scanning will
start (87.50 - 108.00 MHz).
start (87.50 - 108.00 MHz).
2
When an RDS station is found, “RDS” will appear for a short
time and the station will be stored in memory.
time and the station 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.
be displayed for 4 seconds, and then “END” will appear for
4 seconds.
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Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)
To stop the ASPM operation before it is complete:
Press the RDS ASPM button whilst it is scanning for stations.
The stations which are already stored in memory will be kept there.
Press the RDS ASPM button whilst it is scanning for stations.
The stations which are already stored in memory will be kept there.
Notes:
If the same station is broadcasting on different frequencies, the
strongest frequency will be stored in memory.
Any station which has the same frequency as one stored in
memory will not be stored.
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.
If no stations have been stored in memory, “END” will appear for
about 4 seconds.
If the RDS signals are very weak, station names may not be
stored in memory.
strongest frequency will be stored in memory.
Any station which has the same frequency as one stored in
memory will not be stored.
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.
If no stations have been stored in memory, “END” will appear for
about 4 seconds.
If the RDS signals are very weak, station names may not be
stored in memory.
To erase all of the contents of preset memory:
To store a station name again if the wrong name was 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.
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.
Notes:
The same station name can be stored in different channels.
In a certain area or during certain time periods, the station names
may temporarily be different.
In a certain area or during certain time periods, the station names
may temporarily be different.
Notes for RDS operation
If any of the following events occur, it does not mean that the
unit is faulty:
unit is faulty:
“PS”, “NO PS” and a station name appear alternately, and the unit
does not operate properly.
If a particular station is not broadcasting properly or a station is
conducting tests, the RDS reception function may not work
properly.
When you receive an RDS station whose signal is too weak,
information like the station name may not be displayed.
“NO PS”, “NO PTY” or “NO RT” will flash for about 5 seconds, and
then the frequency will be displayed.
does not operate properly.
If a particular station is not broadcasting properly or a station is
conducting tests, the RDS reception function may not work
properly.
When you receive an RDS station whose signal is too weak,
information like the station name may not be displayed.
“NO PS”, “NO PTY” or “NO RT” will flash for about 5 seconds, and
then the frequency will be displayed.
Notes for radio text:
The first 10 characters of the radio text will appear for 4 seconds
and then they will scroll across the display.
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.
Whilst radio text data is received or when the text contents
change, “RT” will be displayed.
and then they will scroll across the display.
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.
Whilst radio text data is received or when the text contents
change, “RT” will be displayed.
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by
mode.
2 Whilst pressing down the button and the
button, press
the TUNER (BAND) button until “TUNER CL” appears.
After performing this operation, all of the preset memory
information will be erased.
After performing this operation, all of the preset memory
information will be erased.
1 Press the PRESET (
or ) 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
button.
button.
3 Within 30 seconds, press the MEMORY button whilst the preset
channel number is flashing.
The new station name has been stored in memory correctly.
The new station name has been stored in memory correctly.
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To recall stations in memory
To specify programmed types and select stations (PTY search):
You can search a station by specifying the programme type (news,
sports, traffic programme, etc. ... see pages 36 -37) from the stations
in memory.
You can search a station by specifying the programme type (news,
sports, traffic programme, etc. ... see pages 36 -37) from the stations
in memory.
1
Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the FM.
2
Press the RDS PTY button on the remote control.
“SELECT” and “PTY TI” will appear alternately for about 6
seconds.
seconds.
3
Within 6 seconds, press the PRESET ( or ) button to
select the programme type.
select the programme type.
Each time the button is pressed, the programme type will
appear. If the button is held down for more than 0.5 seconds,
the programme type will appear continuously.
appear. If the button is held down for more than 0.5 seconds,
the programme type will appear continuously.
4
Whilst the selected programme type is flashing (within 6
seconds), press the RDS PTY button again.
seconds), press the RDS PTY button again.
After the selected programme type has been lit for 2 seconds,
“SEARCH” will appear, and the search operation will start.
“SEARCH” will appear, and the search operation will start.
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Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)
Notes:
If the display has stopped flashing, start again from step 2. If the
unit finds a desired programme type, the corresponding channel
number will flash for about 4 seconds, and then the station name
will flash for 7 seconds, which will remain lit.
If you want to listen to the same programme type of another
station, press the RDS PTY button whilst the channel number or
station name is flashing. The unit will look for the next station.
If no station can be found, “NOT FOUND” will appear for 4
seconds.
unit finds a desired programme type, the corresponding channel
number will flash for about 4 seconds, and then the station name
will flash for 7 seconds, which will remain lit.
If you want to listen to the same programme type of another
station, press the RDS PTY button whilst the channel number or
station name is flashing. The unit will look for the next station.
If no station can be found, “NOT FOUND” will appear for 4
seconds.
If you select the traffic programme:
If you select the traffic programme (TP) in step 3, “TP” will appear.
(This does not mean that you can listen to the traffic information at
that time.)
When the traffic information is broadcast, “TA” will appear.
If you select the traffic programme (TP) in step 3, “TP” will appear.
(This does not mean that you can listen to the traffic information at
that time.)
When the traffic information is broadcast, “TA” will appear.
To specify station names and select stations manually:
You can select a station by specifying the name (BBC R1, BBC R2,
etc.) from the stations stored in memory.
Before starting this operation, you must store one or more station
names in memory.
You can select a station by specifying the name (BBC R1, BBC R2,
etc.) from the stations stored in memory.
Before starting this operation, you must store one or more station
names in memory.
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.
Programme) and TA (Traffic Announcement).
You can search for and receive the following PTY, TP and TA
signals.
1
Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the FM band.
2
Press the PRESET ( or ) button on the remote control to
select a desired station.
select a desired station.
3
The station name will be displayed for 6 seconds. Then the
display will change.
display will change.
NEWS
Short accounts of facts, events and publicly
expressed views, reportage and actuality.
expressed views, reportage and actuality.
AFFAIRS
Topical programme expanding or enlarging upon
the news, generally in different presentation style or
concept, including debate, or analysis.
the news, generally in different presentation style or
concept, including debate, or analysis.
INFO
Programmes whose purpose is to impart advice in
the widest sense.
the widest sense.
SPORT
Programme concerned with any aspect of sport.
EDUCATE
Programme intended primarily to educate, of which
the formal element is fundamental.
the formal element is fundamental.
DRAMA
All radio plays and serials.
CULTURE
Programmes concerned with any aspect of national
or regional culture, including language, theatre, etc.
or regional culture, including language, theatre, etc.
SCIENCE
Programmes about the natural sciences and
technology.
technology.
VARIED
Used for mainly speech-based programmes usually
of light-entertainment nature, not covered by other
categories. Examples include: quizzes, panel
games, personality interviews.
of light-entertainment nature, not covered by other
categories. Examples include: quizzes, panel
games, personality interviews.
POP M
Commercial music, which would generally be
considered to be of current popular appeal, often
featuring in current or recent record sales charts.
considered to be of current popular appeal, often
featuring in current or recent record sales charts.
ROCK M
Contemporary modern music, usually written and
performed by young musicians.
performed by young musicians.
EASY M
Current contemporary music considered to be
“easy-listening”, as opposed 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.
“easy-listening”, as opposed 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.
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