RDS station service
RDS (Radio Data System) is an information system which inaudible digital information is
transmitted in addition to the normal FM radio programme. When the radio is receiving a
RDS station and the reception strength is sufficient, the station name will appear in the
display. It may take some time before the RDS information is available.
Calling up RDS information
1. When you are listening to a FM station with RDS system, repeatedly press the
Info button to cycle through the information. This will only function if the
reception level is sufficient and clear.
a. Station name
Displays the name of station being listened to.
b. Program type (PTY)
Displays the type of station being listened to, e.g.
Pop, Classic, News, etc.
c. Radio text (RT)
Displays the message about the station being listened
to as ticker text.
d. Time & date
Displays the current time (24 hour clock) and date.
e. Signal strength (SGLV) Displays signal strength for the station being listened to.
Storing preset stations
There are 10 memory presets in the radio.
1.
Press the On/Off button to turn on the radio.
2.
Press the FM button to switch to Tuner mode.
3.
Tune to the required station.
4.
Press and hold the required Preset button until the radio beeps and shows for
example "Preset 01 Stored".
5.
Repeat step 3 and 4 for the remaining presets.
6.
Stations stored in the preset memories can be over-written by following the above
procedure.
Recalling preset stations
1.
Press the On/Off button to turn on the radio.
2.
Press the FM button to switch to Tuner mode..
3. Briefly Press the required Preset button, the display will show the station frequency
and the preset number.
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AUX IN MODE
A 3.5mm stereo Aux In socket is provided on the side behind the rubber cover, for
connecting an external audio device such as MP3 player or CD player (not included with
this radio).
1.
Connect an audio source to the Aux In socket.
2.
Press the AUX button to select AUX input. Display will show "AUX IN".
3.
Play the external player.
4.
Adjust the volume of both the radio and the player for comfortable listening.
5.
After use, close the rubber cover to prevent moist or dust from entering into the
sockets and radio.
Notes: Never use the AUX-IN socket in rainy or moist conditions to prevent moist from
entering the radio. Keep the rubber cover closed under these conditions.
SETTING THE CLOCK - LANGUAGE
The clock can only be set when the radio is in standby mode. If no buttons are pressed
for 5 seconds, the radio will exit the clock setup and the setting is cancelled.
1.
Press and hold the Time Set knob for 12 seconds until the hour digits flash on the
display.
2.
Rotate the Time Set knob to set the hour.
3.
Press the Time Set knob to confirm, the minute digits flash.
4.
Rotate the Time Set knob to set the minute.
5.
Press the Time Set knob to confirm, the day flashes on the display.
6.
Rotate the Time Set knob to set the current day.
7.
Press the Time Set knob to confirm, the month flashes.
8.
Rotate the Time Set knob to set the current month.
9.
Press the Time Set knob to confirm, the year will then flash on the display.
10. Rotate the Time Set knob to set the current year.
11. Press the Time Set knob to confirm, "SYNCLOCK ON" flashes.
12. Rotary the Time Set knob to select "SYNCLOCK ON" or "SYNCLOCK OFF".
13. Press the Time Set knob to confirm and finish the clock setting.
14. Rotate the Time Set knob to set the preferred language.
15. Press the Time Set knob to confirm and finish the setting.
RDS time synchronisation
If "SYNCLOCK ON" is selected, the symbol "
Some RDS stations transmit a time signal. If reception is good and you have
selected the "SYNCLOCK ON" option during the time setting, the time will be
automatically updated ( "
" flashes on the display). Time synchronisation can
take several minutes. The automatic time setting is always activated when the radio
is switched from standby to FM broadcasting and receives a RDS station.
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" will show on the clock display.
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