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RDS SYSTEM
Using the AF (alternative freqency) function on
the FM band
RDS (Radio Data System) enables you
to continue listening to the same station
whatever the frequency it is using in the
geographical area where you happen to
be. The radio permanently searches for the transmitter
which is best placed to broadcast this station.
With successive presses on button G, you can activate/
deactivate the function.
The screen will indicate :
- "AF" if the function is active,
- "AF REG" if the function is active on a regional
level.
If the function is not available, "AF" flashes.
Regional search mode (REG)
Some national radio networks transmit regional
programmes in the different regions that they serve.
The regional search mode enables you to listen to a
particular programme.
Search by programme type (PTY)
This enables you to listen to stations
broadcasting a particular type of
programme (NEWS, SPORTS, TALK, POP,
CLASSICS).
If FM is selected, press on button K :
- "no pty" is displayed,
- next press briefly on button K to select a
programme.
After a few seconds without action, your choice is
memorised.
Traffic announcements programme (TA)
With successive presses on button F, you
can activate/deactivate the function. The
multifunction screen will indicate in FM :
-
"TP" or "TP EON" : the radio transmits a programme
while waiting for a traffic anouncement to be broadcast.
- "TA" or "TA EON" : the programme transmitted
by the radio is put on hold while waiting for a traffic
anouncement to be broadcast.
If you wish to interrupt the broadcasting of a traffic
anouncement, press button F.
Auxiliary socket
You have an auxiliary socket "AUX" for linking in your
accessory equipment (MP3 player, etc.) with an audio
cable.
To listen to it, simply connect your equipment then
press on button C.
The radio controls allow you to modify the sound
volume and to make audio adjustments.
To quit AUX source, press on AM/FM.
EON system
This system links between stations belonging to the same
network. It enables traffic information to be transmitted
by a station belonging to the same network as the station
being listened to.
To benefit from this, select the traffic announcements
programme TA.
Note : the sound volume for the traffic information is
independent of the volume for normal radio listening.
You can adjust it by using the volume button. Your
adjustment will be memorised and used when an
announcement is broadcast the next time.
