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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 8 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.
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 30 - 31) from the stations
in memory.
You can search a station by specifying the programme type (news,
sports, traffic programme, etc. ... see pages 30 - 31) from the stations
in memory.
1
Press the TUNER button on the remote control or
FUNCTION button repeatedly on the main unit to select
TUNER function.
FUNCTION button repeatedly on the main unit to select
TUNER function.
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, “NO 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, “NO 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.
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.
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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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,
symphonies, chamber music, etc., and including
Grand Opera.
symphonies, chamber music, etc., and including
Grand Opera.
OTHER M
Musical styles not fitting into any of the other
categories. Particularly used for specialist music of
which Rhythm & Blues and Reggae are examples.
categories. 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,
primarily for entertainment and interest, rather than
where the objective is to educate.
primarily 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.
influence 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
announcements about problems, delays, or
roadworks affecting immediate travel where TP/TA
should be used.
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.
LEISURE
Programmes concerned with recreational activities
in which the listener might participate. Examples
include, Gardening, Fishing, Antique collecting,
Cooking, Food & Wine, etc.
in which the listener might participate. Examples
include, Gardening, Fishing, Antique collecting,
Cooking, Food & Wine, etc.
JAZZ
Polyphonic, syncopated music characterised by
improvisation.
improvisation.
COUNTRY
Songs which originate from, or continue the musical
tradition of the American Southern States.
Characterised by a straightforward melody and
narrative story line.
tradition of the American Southern States.
Characterised 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 International
“Pop” which is usually US or UK inspired and in
English.
that country's language, as opposed to International
“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
instruments. The narrative or story may be based
on historical events or people.
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.
presented in an investigative style.
TEST
Broadcast when testing emergency broadcast
equipment or receivers.
equipment or receivers.
ALARM !
Emergency announcement made under
exceptional circumstances to give warning of
events causing danger of a general nature.
exceptional circumstances to give warning of
events causing danger of a general nature.
NONE
No programme type (receive only).
TP
Broadcasts which carry traffic announcements.
TA
Traffic announcements are being broadcast.
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Timer and sleep operation (Remote Control only)
Timer playback:
The unit turns on and plays the desired source (CD, TUNER, USB,
AUDIO IN) at a preset time.
The unit turns on and plays the desired source (CD, TUNER, USB,
AUDIO IN) at a preset time.
Timer recording:
The unit turns on and starts recording from the TUNER at a preset
time.
The unit turns on and starts recording from the TUNER at a preset
time.
Using the once timer and daily timer in combination:
For example, use the once timer to record a radio programme, and
use the daily timer to wake up.
Note:
When the setting times for daily timer and once timer overlap, the
once timer takes priority. Allow an interval of at least 1 minute
between operations.
When the setting times for daily timer and once timer overlap, the
once timer takes priority. Allow an interval of at least 1 minute
between operations.
Timer playback/record
Before setting timer:
This unit has 2 types of timer: ONCE TIMER and DAILY TIMER.
Once timer:
Once timer play works for one time only at a preset
time.
time.
For example, if you are away but want to record a programme on a
radio station.
radio station.
Daily timer:
Daily timer play works at the same preset time
every day.
every day.
For example, set the timer as a wake-up call every morning.
1
Set the daily timer (pages 32 - 34).
2
Set the once timer (pages 32 - 34).
1 minute or more
Daily timer
Once timer
Start
Start
Stop
Stop
1 Check that the clock is set to the correct time (refer to pages
12 - 13).
If it is not set, you cannot use the timer function.
If it is not set, you cannot use the timer function.
2 For timer playback: Load disc or plug-in the USB to be played.
3 For timer recording: Set the tuner preset and plug-in the USB.
3 For timer recording: Set the tuner preset and plug-in the USB.
1
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2
Press the CLOCK/TIMER button.
3
Within 10 seconds, press the
or
button to select
“ONCE” or “DAILY”, and press the MEMORY button.
Set the clock to the correct time if “ONCE” or “DAILY” does not
appear.
appear.
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