You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels,
received with the AF function for a particular network, to a
specific region. When the Region Restrict Function is on, the
region is restricted and the REG indicator is turned on.
Display and setting:
"Regional ON" : The Region Restrict Function is on.
"Regional OFF" : The Region Restrict Function is off.
Sometimes stations in the same network broadcast different
programmes or use different programme service names.
NOTE
Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function)
The numbers of the preset station buttons showed in order.
When all the stations in a certain band are stored in the preset
memory, the auto memory entry stops. The tuner then plays
the last station received.
• When the AF function is turned on whilst auto memory entry
takes place, only RDS stations (i.e., stations with RDS
capability) are stored. RDS stations that have been preset for
FM1 cannot also be preset in FM2 or FM3.
• When the local seek function is turned whilst auto memory
entry takes place, stations with poor reception are not stored.
• When the Traffic Information function is on , only the local
traffic information station frequency will be stored.
Cancelling Auto Memory Entry During Its Operation:
Press the MENU button whilst auto memory entry is taking
place to stop the process.
Recalling a Preset Station:
Press the preset station button (#1-6) for the desired station.
The number of the recalled station is displayed.
NOTE
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When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to
another frequency broadcasting the same programme in the
same RDS network with better reception.
The ™ indicator lights up when the AF function is turned
on.
Display and setting:
"AF ON" : The AF function is on.
"AF OFF" : The AF function is off.
• When no other stations with stronger reception are available for
the same programme in the RDS network, you may hear the
incoming broadcast in bits and snatches. Turn off the AF
function in such a case.
• The AF function can be turned on or off even when the standby
mode has been turned on. If the power is on, the AF function
tunes in to stations that offer good reception.
NOTE
AF (Alternative Frequency) Function
