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BSM (Best Stations Memory)
Using the RDS Function
RDS Function of this Unit
This function automatically locates stronger
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This unit has the following functions for
stations and automatically assigns their fre-
What is RDS?
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making use of RDS data.
quencies to the buttons in Bank [10] and
RDS (Radio Data System) according to
- PS, the name of the currently listened
CENELEC EN50067 is a system for trans-
mitting data signals from FM broadcast
transmitter along with the normal sound
program. These data signals, which are im-
perceptable to listeners, are intended to aid
radio listeners in tuning their receivers to a
desired station. RDS receivers can decode
these data signals for display or control
[11] (FM1 only), from strongest to weakest.
It comes in handy when trying to find local
stations while driving.
1.Press button [7] and select a band.
2.Holding down button @ of Bank [11] for
about 2 seconds will start BSM search. At
this time, "BSM" will flash on the display.
3.The frequency display will return once
station is displayed.
AF (Alternative Frequency) function. This
enables the receiver to automatically re-
tune to more suitable frequencies trans-
mitting the same program.
TP/TA, EON, user selectable reception of
the traffic information service, offered b
RDS.
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BSM search is complete, and frequencies
are assigned to preset buttons.
* You can cancel BSM search by pressing
purposes.
RDS digital signal includes various data,
such as PI, PS, AF, TP, TA and EON.
Network/Station Name Display
Switch the tuner on and choose one of the
2 FM bands.
When you tune into an RDS station with
manual or seek tuning, the frequency dis-
play changes to the network/station name
display after a few seconds by means of the
PS code.
* The RDS functions of this unit use RDS
codes transmitted along with FM broad-
casts. RDS doesn't work on the MW or
LW bands.
* The RDS functions may not work properly
in areas where the RDS transmissions are
at an experimental stage or where there
are flaws in the broadcasting system.
Hold down button @ of [11] to change the
network/station name display to a fre-
quency display. The frequency will be dis-
played only while the button is being held
button © of Bank [11] again.
PI .esssesse Program Identification Code
If there are fewer than 6 strong stations
PS........Program Service Name
(12 stations for FM1 only) in the area,
AF viscsecs List of Alternative Frequencies
some of the preset buttons will not be as-
TP.......+ Traffic Program Identification Code
signed frequencies, so they will retain any
(Similar to SK signal of ARI system)
frequencies assigned to them previously.
TA........Traffic Announcement Code
BSM search may take as long as 30 sec-
{Similar to DK signal of ARI system)
onds in areas where there are few strong
EON..... hlerleaets vale Lona re
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'ode. (In some countries.
is not offered by broadcasters.)
Preset Scan Tuning
This function lets you automatically moni-
tor the stations assigned to the preset
buttons.
1.Press the button © of Bank [11], and the
x
preset number [27] flash.
Each station assigned to the preset but-
tons will be automatically tuned in for
about 8 seconds.
2.When you hear a station that you like,
press button @ of Bank [11] again to can-
cel preset scan tuning and remain at that
station.
AF Function
This receiver retunes automatically to a
grams in the same network.
Example:
point A to point B, {and has selected AF
ly retune to a more suitable frequency
transmitting the same program. This is
shown by the automatic retuning from
98.5 MHz to 107.5 MHz to 96.0 MHz to
i 102.5 MHz. , ©
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Broadcasting station
more suitable transmitter, contained in the
list of Alternative Frequencies (AF), to en-
able the motorist to keep listening to pro-
\f a motorist travels as shown below, from
function) then the receiver will automatical-
Fig. 16
To activate the Alternative Frequency
Function, press button [2] for more than 2
seconds, "AF" [17] will appear on the dis-
play. Once tuned to a RDS station, as long
as you drive within an area served by the
same network, the receiver will automati-
cally retune to a more suitable station
transmitting the same program, by utilizing
the data in the AF list.
* "PI SEEK" will appear on the display, if
the AF function has been selected, and a
suitable AF station cannot be found. In
this case, the receiver will mute the radio
sound and search the frequency band, in
order to find a station with the same PI
code. The receiver will return to the origi-
nal.frequency if the same or related Pl
code can not be found.
* The AF function will not work in the fol-
lowing cases:
— when the receiver is tuned to a non-
RDS station. (local station)
— when the RDS station does not trans-
mit any AF list data.
— when the receiver can not receive the
AF fist due to disturbances.
When the receiver is unable to find a PI
code the "AF" [17] indicator will flash on
the display.
Thus indicating that the AF function can-
not be performed.
down,
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Preset Recall
» When recalling preset stations in the AF
mode, the tuner will be tuned to the
stored frequency and the AF function will
be operative i.e. when the signal of the re-
called station is weak or has a different PI,
the radio will look into the AF list and if
necessary start a:Pl-seek in order to find a
station with the same or related PI code.
When the tuner is performing a Pi seek
"P| SEEK" is shown on the display.
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