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FM O
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eration
Listening to the FM
You can use buttons on the remote control instead of the operation
lever.
Notes:
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When radio interference occurs, auto scan tuning may stop auto-
matically at that point.
matically at that point.
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Auto scan tuning will skip weak signal stations.
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To stop the auto tuning, press the TUNING button again.
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When an RDS (Radio Data System) station is tuned in, the fre-
quency will be displayed first, and then the RDS indicator will
light. Finally, the station name will appear.
quency will be displayed first, and then the RDS indicator will
light. Finally, the station name will appear.
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Full auto tuning can be achieved for RDS stations "ASPM", see
page 30.
page 30.
To receive an FM stereo transmission:
Press the FUNCTION button to display the "ST" indicator.
Press the FUNCTION button to display the "ST" indicator.
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" " will appear when an FM broadcast is in stereo.
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If the FM reception is weak, press the FUNCTION button to extin-
guish the "ST" indicator. The reception changes to monaural, and
the sound becomes clearer.
guish the "ST" indicator. The reception changes to monaural, and
the sound becomes clearer.
1
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2
Press the FUNCTION button until "FM" appears on the dis-
play.
When operating with the remote control, press the TUNER
(BAND) button to select "FM".
play.
When operating with the remote control, press the TUNER
(BAND) button to select "FM".
3
Press the TUNING ( or ) button to tune in to the desired
station.
Manual tuning:
Press the TUNING button as many times as required to tune in
to the desired station.
Auto tuning:
When the TUNING button is pressed for more than 0.5 sec-
onds, scanning will start automatically and the tuner will stop at
the first receivable broadcast station.
station.
Manual tuning:
Press the TUNING button as many times as required to tune in
to the desired station.
Auto tuning:
When the TUNING button is pressed for more than 0.5 sec-
onds, scanning will start automatically and the tuner will stop at
the first receivable broadcast station.
FM stereo receiving indicator
FM stereo mode indicator
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FM O
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Listening to the memorised FM station
Memorising a station
You can store 40 FM stations in memory and recall them at the push
of a button. (Preset tuning)
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 discon-
nection.
The backup function protects the memorised stations for a few
hours should there be a power failure or the AC power lead discon-
nection.
To recall a memorised station
Move the operation lever toward PRESET or PRESET for less
than 0.5 seconds to select the desired station.
than 0.5 seconds to select the desired station.
To select a preset station with the direct number buttons:
Press the corresponding number ("0" - "+10").
Press the corresponding number ("0" - "+10").
Example:
To select 28, press "+10", "+10" and "8".
To select 28, press "+10", "+10" and "8".
To scan the preset stations
The stations saved in memory can be scanned automatically. (Pre-
set memory scan)
set memory scan)
To clear a memorised station
To erase entire preset memory
1
Perform steps 1 - 3 in "Listening to the FM" on page 26.
2
Press the MEMORY/SET button to enter
the preset tuning saving mode.
the preset tuning saving mode.
3
Within 5 seconds, move the operation le-
ver toward PRESET or PRESET to se-
lect the preset channel number.
ver toward PRESET or PRESET to se-
lect the preset channel number.
Store the stations in memory, in order, starting with preset
channel 1.
channel 1.
4
Within 5 seconds, press the MEMORY/
SET button to store that station in memo-
ry.
SET button to store that station in memo-
ry.
If the "Memory" and preset number indicators go out before the
station is memorised, repeat the operation from step 2.
station is memorised, repeat the operation from step 2.
5
Repeat steps 1 - 4 to set other stations, or to change a pre-
set station.
set station.
When a new station is stored in memory, the station previously
memorised will be erased.
memorised will be erased.
1
Move the operation lever toward PRESET or PRESET for
more than 0.5 seconds.
The preset number will flash and the programmed stations will be
tuned in sequentially, for 5 seconds each.
more than 0.5 seconds.
The preset number will flash and the programmed stations will be
tuned in sequentially, for 5 seconds each.
2
Move the operation lever toward PRESET or PRESET again
when the desired station is located.
when the desired station is located.
1
Recall the memorised station.
2
Whilst it is displayed, press the MEMORY/SET button.
3
Within 5 seconds, press the CLEAR button.
1
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by
mode.
mode.
2
Whilst pressing down the MEMORY/SET button and move the
operation lever toward PRESET , press the ON/STAND-BY
button until "Preset Clear" appears.
operation lever toward PRESET , press the ON/STAND-BY
button until "Preset Clear" appears.
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RDS Operatio
n
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
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.
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.
You can control the RDS by using the remote control only.
Information provided by RDS
Each time the DISPLAY/INFO button is pressed, the display will
switch as follows:
switch as follows:
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:
an RDS station which sends weak signal, the display will change in
the following order:
Station name (PS)
Programme type (PTY)
Frequency
NO PS
NO PTY
FM 98.80 MHz
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RDS Operatio
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Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)
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 sig-
nals.
Programme) and TA (Traffic Announcement).
You can search for and receive the following PTY, TP and TA sig-
nals.
NEWS
Short accounts of facts, events and publicly ex-
pressed views, reportage and actuality.
pressed 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 tech-
nology.
nology.
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 con-
sidered to be of current popular appeal, often fea-
turing in current or recent record sales charts.
sidered to be of current popular appeal, often fea-
turing 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 Clas-
sical, 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 Clas-
sical, 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.
LIGHT M
Classical music for general, rather than specialist
appreciation. Examples of music in this category
are instrumental music, and vocal or choral works.
appreciation. Examples of music in this category
are instrumental music, and vocal or choral works.
CLASSICS
Performances of major orchestral works, sympho-
nies, chamber music, etc., and including Grand Op-
era.
nies, chamber music, etc., and including Grand Op-
era.
OTHER M
Musical styles not fitting into any of the other cate-
gories. Particularly used for specialist music of
which Rhythm & Blues and Reggae are examples.
gories. Particularly used for specialist music of
which Rhythm & Blues and Reggae are examples.
WEATHER
Weather reports and forecasts and meteorological
information.
information.
FINANCE
Stock Market reports, commerce, trading, etc.
CHILDREN
For programmes targeted at a young audience, pri-
marily for entertainment and interest, rather than
where the objective is to educate.
marily for entertainment and interest, rather than
where the objective is to educate.
SOCIAL
Programmes about people and things that influence
them individually or in groups. Includes: sociology,
history, geography, psychology and society.
them individually or in groups. Includes: sociology,
history, geography, psychology and society.
RELIGION
Any aspect of beliefs and faiths, involving a God or
Gods, the nature of existence and ethics.
Gods, the nature of existence and ethics.
PHONE IN
Involving members of the public expressing their
views either by phone or at a public forum.
views either by phone or at a public forum.
TRAVEL
Features and programmes concerned with travel to
near and far destinations, package tours and travel
ideas and opportunities. Not for use for announce-
ments about problems, delays, or roadworks affect-
ing immediate travel where TP/TA should be used.
near and far destinations, package tours and travel
ideas and opportunities. Not for use for announce-
ments about problems, delays, or roadworks affect-
ing immediate travel where TP/TA should be used.
LEISURE
Programmes concerned with recreational activities
in which the listener might participate. Examples in-
clude, Gardening, Fishing, Antique collecting,
Cooking, Food & Wine, etc.
in which the listener might participate. Examples in-
clude, Gardening, Fishing, Antique collecting,
Cooking, Food & Wine, etc.
JAZZ
Polyphonic, syncopated music characterised by im-
provisation.
provisation.
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