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Memorising a station
You can store 40 AM and FM stations in memory and recall them at
the push of a button. (Preset tuning)
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 get dis-
connected.
The backup function protects the memorised stations for a few
hours should there be a power failure or the AC power lead get dis-
connected.
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To recall a memorised station
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To scan the preset stations
The stations saved in memory can be scanned automatically. (Pre-
set memory scan)
set memory scan)
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To erase entire preset memory
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Perform steps 1 - 3 in "Tuning" on page 37.
2
Press the MEMORY/SET button to enter the preset tuning
saving mode.
saving mode.
3
Within 30 seconds, press the PRESET ( or ) button to
select the preset channel number.
select the preset channel number.
Store the stations in memory, in order, starting with preset
channel 1.
channel 1.
4
Within 30 seconds, press the MEMORY/SET button to store
that station in memory.
that station in memory.
If the "MEMORY" and preset number indicators go out before
the station is memorised, repeat the operation from step 2.
the station is memorised, repeat the operation from step 2.
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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.
Press the PRESET ( or ) button for less than 0.5 seconds to se-
lect the desired station.
lect the desired station.
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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.
The preset number will flash and the programmed stations will be
tuned in sequentially, for 5 seconds each.
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Press the PRESET ( or ) button again when the desired sta-
tion is located.
tion is located.
1
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by mode.
2
Whilst pressing down the TUNER(BAND) button and the 2 but-
ton, press the ON/STAND-BY button until "TUNER CL" appears.
ton, press the ON/STAND-BY button until "TUNER CL" appears.
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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.
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.
You can control the RDS by using the remote control only.
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Information provided by RDS
Each time the DISPLAY 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
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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 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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Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)
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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.
COUNTRY
Songs which originate from, or continue the musical
tradition of the American Southern States. Charac-
terised by a straightforward melody and narrative
story line.
tradition of the American Southern States. Charac-
terised by a straightforward melody and narrative
story line.
NATION M
Current Popular Music of the Nation or Region in
that country's language, as opposed to Internation-
al 'Pop' which is usually US or UK inspired and in
English.
that country's language, as opposed to Internation-
al 'Pop' which is usually US or UK inspired and in
English.
OLDIES
Music from the so-called "golden age" of popular
music.
music.
FOLK M
Music which has its roots in the musical culture of a
particular nation, usually played on acoustic instru-
ments. The narrative or story may be based on his-
torical events or people.
particular nation, usually played on acoustic instru-
ments. The narrative or story may be based on his-
torical events or people.
DOCUMENT
Programme concerned with factual matters, pre-
sented in an investigative style.
sented in an investigative style.
TEST
Broadcast when testing emergency broadcast
equipment or receivers.
equipment or receivers.
ALARM
Emergency announcement made under exception-
al circumstances to give warning of events causing
danger of a general nature.
al circumstances to give warning of events causing
danger of a general nature.
TA
Traffic announcements are being broadcast.
TP
Broadcasts which carry traffic announcements.
1
Press the TUNER (BAND) button
to select the FM band.
to select the FM band.
2
Press and hold down the ASPM
button for at least 3 seconds.
button 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 first, and
then "MEMORY" and the preset channel number will flash for
2 seconds. Finally the station will be stored in memory.
2 seconds. Finally 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.
seconds.
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