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

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

Press the PRESET (

 or 

) button for less than 0.5

seconds to select the desired station.

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

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 programme such as
sport, 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 carries traffic information, and “TA”
(Traffic Announcement) will appear whilst a traffic
information is on air.
“PTYI” (Dynamic PTY Indicator) will appear whilst the
Dynamic PTY station is received.

■ Memorising a station

Perform steps 1 - 3 in “Tuning”.

Press the MEMORY button.

Within 5 seconds, press the 

 or 

 button to select

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

Press the MEMORY button to store that station in
memory. If the “MEMORY” and preset number
indicators disappear before the station is memorised,
repeat the operation from step 2.

Repeat steps 1 - 4 to set other stations, or to change a
preset station. When a new station is stored in the
memory, the station previously memorised for that
preset channel number will be erased.

■ To recall a memorised station

■ To scan the preset stations

Press the PRESET (

 or 

) button for more than 0.5

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

Press the PRESET (

 or 

) button again when the

desired station is located.

■ To erase entire preset memory

Press and hold the CLEAR button until “CLR MEM”
appears.

■ Information provided by RDS

When 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)

Programme type (PTY)

Frequency

Radio text (RT)

NO PS

NO PTY

FM 98.80 MHz

NO RT

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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.

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.

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If the same station is broadcasting on different
frequencies, the strongest frequency 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 station have been stored in memory, “00 MEM”
and “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.

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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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“PS”, “NO PS” and a station name appear alternately,
and the unit does not operate 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.

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When you receive an RDS station whose signal is too
weak, information like the station name may not be
displayed.

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“NO PS”, “NO PTY” or “NO RT” will flash for about 5 seconds,
and then the frequency will be displayed.

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The first 8 characters of the radio text will appear for 4
seconds and then they 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.

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Whilst radio text data is received or when the text
contents change, “RT” will be displayed.

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 page 18) from
the stations in memory.

■ Using the Auto Station Programme 

Press the TUNER button on the remote control or
FUNCTION button repeatedly on the main unit to
select TUNER function.

Press and hold down the RDS ASPM button on the
remote control for at least 3 seconds.

1 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 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.

■ Notes for RDS operation

■ To recall stations in memory

Press the TUNER button on the remote control or
FUNCTION button on the main unit repeatly to select
TUNER function.

Press the RDS PTY button on the remote control.

Selected PTY code (blinking) will appear for about 
6 seconds.

Within 6 seconds, press the 

 or 

 button to select

the PTY code.

Each time the button is pressed, the PTY code will
appear.

Whilst the selected PTY code is displayed (within 
6 seconds), press the RDS PTY button again.

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If the display has stopped flashing, start again from step 2.
If the unit finds a desired programme type, the
corresponding channel number will lit for about 4 seconds,
and then the station name will remain it.

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If you want to listen to the same programme type of
another station, press the RDS PTY button and start again
from step 2. The unit will look for the next station.

You can search for and receive the following PTY, TP and
TA signals.

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The unit searches the all preset stations and stops
when it finds a station of the selected category then
tunes into the stations. The RDS indicator lights up.

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If no programme is found in the all preset stations,
“NO PTY” appear on the display and returns to the
previous station.

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 element is 
fundamental.

All radio plays and serials.

Programmes concerned with any aspect 
of national or regional culture, including 
language, theatre, etc.

Programmes about the natural sciences 
and technology.

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

Commercial music, which would generally 
be considered to be of current 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 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.

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

Performances of major orchestral works, 
symphonies, chamber music, 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 entertainment 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 destinations, 
package tours and travel ideas and 
opportunities. Not for use for 
announcements about problems, delays, 
or roadworks affecting immediate travel 
where TP/TA should be used.

Programmes concerned with recreational 
activities in which the listener 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 melody and narrative 
story line.

Current Popular Music of the Nation or 
Region in that country's language, 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.

DOCUMENT Programme concerned with factual 

matters, presented in an investigative 
style.

Broadcast when testing emergency 
broadcast equipment or receivers.

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

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Digital Audio Broadcasting is a digital transmission system
where audio signals are converted to digital signals for
broadcasting. DAB+ is broadcast as a group of data called
multiplex (ensemble) which may contain one or more
stations (services). Each station contains a primary
service and there may be one or more secondary services.
This allows several programmes or services to be
transmitted on a single frequency.

When turned on for the first time, the unit scans radio
stations automatically to create a station list. You can make
the AUTOTUNE again when you move the unit to other
areas or add multiplex channels to the station list.

After the scan:
The stations will be stored in alphanumeric order and the
first station on the list will be selected and you will hear it
through the speakers.

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To listen to other stations, see “Selecting a station in
the station list” on page 19.

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If no station is found, “NO STN” appears.

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Up to 99 appears for total received stations.

Once a DAB+ station is received, you can select stations
in the station list.

You can manually store stations which AUTOTUNE
cannot find. If reception is poor, you can adjust the
sensitivity. Manual tune is only available after Auto tune.
Perform AUTOTUNE first.

■ About DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting)

■ Auto tune

Press the DAB button until “DAB” appears on the
display.

Press DAB SCAN button on the remote control for
more than 3 seconds. AUTOTUNE scanning begins.

The scanning progress is
indicate by advancing asterisks.

The number of received station

■ Selecting a station in the station list

Press the DAB button until “DAB” appears on the
display.

Whilst receiving a DAB+ station, press the TUNING/
FOLDER (

 or 

 ) to select the desired station.

Within 10 seconds, press the DAB ENTER button on
the remote control to tune into the desired station.

■ Manual tune

Press the DAB button until “DAB” appears on the
display.

Press the DAB SCAN button
once.

Within 10 seconds, press the
TUNING/ FOLDER ( 

 or 

 ) to

select the DAB+ frequency.

Within 10 seconds, press the DAB
ENTER button.

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Reception sensitivity appears. The percentage
number indicate the current level.

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If the level is too low, move the aerial or unit to
improve reception.

Press the DAB ENTER button again to store the
station and exit manual tune.

Display current station

The name of the station
being selected