Alternative Frequency (AF)
Mode
Press and hold [TA] (AF) for more than 2 seconds to
switch AF on and off.
AF ON : AF, Best Station Research and PI seek function
are active.
AF OFF : When the AF network of an RDS station is not
required.
Display Change
Press [DISP] to change the display as follows.
Preset Memory (AF ON Setting)
Preset Station Calling (Best Station Research)
AF self-tuning allows you to select a station with good
reception from the same network when the preset tuning is
activated.
For Poor Reception (PI Seek)
If reception becomes poor when tuning in a preset station,
press the same preset number button. The same station
with better reception will be searched for.
Press the same preset number button again to cancel.
Note:
¡ For PI Seek, cancel the TA mode first, then execute PI
Seek.
[TA] (AF: Alternative Frequency)
Radio Data System (RDS)
RDS Basics
Some FM stations are broadcasting added data compatible with RDS. This unit offers convenient functions using such data.
RDS service availability varies with areas. Please understand if RDS service is not available in your area, the following serv-
ice is not available, either. This chapter explains the summary and operation regarding RDS.
The following functions are available when receiving RDS stations.
Programme Service Name (PS)
Display
The name of the station is displayed.
Alternative Frequency (AF)
When reception is poor, an RDS station broadcasting the
same programme is tuned in automatically.
Traffic Programme (TP)
Some RDS FM stations periodically provide a traffic
announcement.
Stations which broadcast the traffic announcement are
called Traffic Programme (TP).
Traffic Announcement (TA)
Radio announcements on traffic conditions.
Clock Time (CT) Service
When receiving an RDS station, the CT service automatical-
ly adjusts the time.
“
NO CT
”
is displayed in areas where CT service is not avail-
able. (a Page 13 for Clock Setting)
Programme Type (PTY) Display
RDS FM stations provide a programme type identification
signal.
Example: news, rock, classical music, etc. (a Page 21)
Programme Identification (PI)
Each programme has its own number. This may be used to
search for another frequency on which the same pro-
gramme is broadcast.
Region (REG)
Each region has its own number. This may be used to
identify the region where the station you are now listening
to is located.
[DISP] (Display)
indicator
Frequency
Clock Time
PS (Programme Service Name) (Default)
Display Off
