User manual JVC UX-P30

MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM UX-P30--Consists of CA-UXP30 and SP-UXP30 CD-R/RW PLAYBACK MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM UX-P30 SOUND AHB PRO STANDBY/ON VOLUME DISPLAY SLEEP STANDBY ­ CD 3/8 TAPE 23 FM/AM + PROG SOUND MODE RANDOM AUTO PRESET REPEAT AUX AUX FM MODE FM/AM CLOCK CD TAPE TIMER 4 7 ¢ CD CANCEL DISPLAY MODE MULTI KEY PTY /EON SET REV.MODE REC AHB PRO VOLUME PHONES RM-SUXP3R REMOTE CONTROL SP-UXP30 CA-UXP30 SP-UXP30 INSTRUCTIONS GVT0115-008B [B] Warnings, Cautions and Others CAUTION-- IMPORTANT for the U.K. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: IMPORTANT: DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow. The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue : Neutral Brown : Live As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. IF IN DOUBT--CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN. (standby/on) button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The (standby/on) button in any position does not disconnect the mains line. The power can be remote controlled. CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.: 1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. 2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. CAUTION · Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.) · Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus. · When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly. · Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT. CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. (e) ADVARSEL: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning, når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. Undgåudsættelse for stråling. (d) VARNING: Osynlig laserstrålning när denna del är öppnad och spärren är urkopplad. strålen. Betrakta ej (s) VARO: Avattaessa ja suojalukitus ohitettaessa olet alttiina säteeseen. näkymättömälle (f) lasersäteilylle. Älä katso CAUTION: Proper Ventilation To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage, locate the apparatus as follows: 1 Front: No obstructions and open spacing. 2 Sides/ Top/ Back: No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by the dimensions below. 3 Bottom: Place on a level surface. Maintain an adequate air path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm or more. Front View 15 cm 1 cm 1 cm 15 cm Side View 15 cm 15 cm 15 cm 10 cm G-1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS "SOME DOS AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT" This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards, but like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections. Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment. Do be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment. DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way --switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer. DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people. DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving. DON'T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing. DON'T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment. DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws--to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions. DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture. ABOVE ALL -- NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case--this could result in a fatal electrical shock. -- NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind--it is better to be safe than sorry! G-2 Introduction We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products. Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual for future reference. About This Manual This manual is organized as follows: · The manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the remote control. You can use the buttons both on the remote control and on the unit for the same operations if they have the same or similar names (or marks), unless mentioned otherwise. · Basic and common information that is the same for many functions is grouped in one place, and is not repeated in each procedure. For instance, we do not repeat the information about turning on/off the unit, setting the volume, changing the sound effects, and others, which are explained in the section "Common Operations" on pages 9 and 10. · The following symbols are used in this manual: Gives you warning and caution to prevent damage or risk of fire/electric shock. Furthermore, gives you information which is not good for obtaining the best possible performance from the unit. Gives you information and hints you had better know. Power sources · When unplugging the unit from the wall outlet, always pull on the plug, not the AC power cord. DO NOT handle the AC power cord with wet hands. Moisture condensation Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit in the following cases: · After starting heat the room · In a damp room · If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm place Should this occur, the unit may malfunction. In this case, leave the unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates, unplug the AC power cord, then plug it in again. Others · Should any metallic object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug the AC power cord and consult your dealer before operating any further. · If you are not going to operate the unit for an extended period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet. DO NOT disassemble the unit since there are no user serviceable parts inside. Precautions Installation · Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold--between 5°C and 35°C. · Install the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat buildup in the unit. · Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV. · Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid interference with TV. DO NOT install the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or vibration. If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and consult your dealer. 1 Contents Location of the Buttons and Controls ....................... 3 Front Panel ................................................................. 3 Remote Control .......................................................... 5 Playing Back Discs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW) ................ 15 Playing Back the Entire Disc--Normal Play ........... Basic Disc Operations .............................................. Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks --Program Play .................................................. Playing at Random--Random Play ......................... Repeating Tracks--Repeat Play ............................... Prohibiting Disc Ejection--Tray Lock .................... 15 16 16 17 17 17 Getting Started ............................................................ 6 Supplied Accessories .................................................. 6 Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ........... 6 Connecting Antennas ................................................. 6 Connecting Speakers .................................................. 7 Connecting Other Equipment ..................................... 8 Playing Back Tapes ................................................... 18 Playing Back a Tape ................................................. 18 Common Operations .................................................. 9 Turning On the Power ................................................ 9 Setting the Clock ........................................................ 9 Selecting the Sources and Starting Play ..................... 9 Adjusting the Volume ............................................... 10 Reinforcing the Bass Sound ..................................... 10 Selecting the Sound Modes ...................................... 10 Recording .................................................................. 19 Recording on a Tape ................................................. 19 Disc Direct Recording .............................................. 20 One Track Recording ............................................... 20 Using the Timers ....................................................... 21 Using Daily Timer and Recording Timer ................. 21 Using Sleep Timer .................................................... 22 Listening to FM and AM (MW) Broadcasts .......... 11 Tuning in a Station ................................................... 11 Presetting Stations .................................................... 11 Tuning in a Preset Station ........................................ 12 Troubleshooting ........................................................ 23 Maintenance .............................................................. 24 Additional Information ............................................ 25 Specifications ............................................................. 26 Receiving FM Stations with RDS ............................ 13 Changing the RDS Information ............................... 13 Searching for Programs by PTY Codes (PTY Search) ...................................................... 13 Switching Temporarily to a Program Type of Your Choice .................................................... 14 2 Location of the Buttons and Controls Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit. Front Panel Front Panel p 1 MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM CD-R/RW PLAYBACK UX-P30 SOUND q AHB PRO 2 VOLUME w e + 3 4 5 6 7 STANDBY ­ CD 3/8 TAPE 23 FM/AM AUX r 7 ¢ CLOCK TIMER 4 t y REV.MODE u 8 PHONES REC i 9 3 Continued Display Window 1 2 3 4 5 TA NEWS INFO [DAILY REC SLEEP] REC RDS CLOCK PRGM RANDOM ALL BASS SOUND MONO ST 6 7 8 9 p q See pages in the parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 p q w e Disc tray Display window STANDBY lamp (9) (standby/on) button (9, 17, 22) Remote sensor CLOCK button (9) TIMER button (21, 22) Cassette holder PHONES jack (10) 0 (disc tray open/close) button (15) SOUND button (10) AHB (Active Hyper Bass) PRO button (10) Source buttons CD 3/8 (play/pause), TAPE 2 3 (play), FM/AM, and AUX Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit. VOLUME + / ­ control (10) Multi operation buttons 4 (reverse search), 7 (stop), and ¢ (forward search) ) (cassette holder open) portion (18 ­ 20) REV.MODE (reverse mode) button (18 ­ 20) REC (recording) button (19, 20) Display Window 1 Tape operation indicators · 2 3 (tape direction) and (reverse mode) 2 Timer indicators · (timer), DAILY (Daily Timer), REC (Recording Timer), and SLEEP (Sleep Timer) 3 REC indicator 4 RDS indicator 5 TA, NEWS, and INFO indicators 6 CLOCK indicator 7 Disc play mode indicators · PRGM (program), RANDOM, and repeat ( / ALL) 8 BASS (Active Hyper Bass Pro) indicator 9 SOUND (sound mode) indicator p Tuner operation indicators · MONO and ST (stereo) q Main display · Shows the source name, frequency, etc. r t y u i 4 Remote Control See pages in the parentheses for details. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 p q w e r t y u i o ; a s d REPEAT button (17) DISPLAY button (9) PROG (program) button (16) RANDOM button (17) SOUND MODE button (10) AUTO PRESET button (11) CD 0 (disc tray open/close) button (15) Pressing this button also turns on the unit. CD 3/8 (play/pause) button (9, 15, 16) Pressing this button also turns on the unit. 4 (reverse search) button (11, 13, 14, 16 ­ 18) 7 (stop) button (15 ­ 20) CANCEL button (16) RDS operation buttons (13, 14) · DISPLAY MODE and PTY/EON AHB (Active Hyper Bass) PRO button (10) button (9) STANDBY/ON SLEEP button (22) AUX button (9) Pressing this button also turns on the unit. FM/AM button (9, 11, 12) Pressing this button also turns on the unit. TAPE 2 3 (play) button (9, 18) Pressing this button also turns on the unit. FM MODE button (11) ¢ (forward search) button (11, 13, 14, 16 ­ 18) SET button (12, 16) MULTI KEY > / < buttons (12, 16, 17) VOLUME + / ­ buttons (10) STANDBY/ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 p q w DISPLAY SLEEP PROG SOUND MODE RANDOM AUTO PRESET REPEAT AUX r t y FM MODE FM/AM u TAPE CD CD i o ; SET CANCEL DISPLAY MODE MULTI KEY PTY /EON a s AHB PRO VOLUME e RM-SUXP3R REMOTE CONTROL d CD-R/RW PLAYBACK MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM UX-P30 SOUND AHB PRO VOLUME STANDBY ­ CD 3/8 TAPE 23 FM/AM + AUX CLOCK TIMER 4 7 ¢ REV.MODE REC PHONES When using the remote control, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel. 5 Getting Started Supplied Accessories Make sure that you have all the following items. The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of each piece supplied. · AM loop antenna (1) · FM antenna (1) · Remote control (1) · Batteries (2) If anything is missing, consult your dealer immediately. Continued Connecting Antennas FM antenna A ENN ANT EXT P AM M LOO A FM antenna (supplied) 75 FM XIAL A CO Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control Insert the batteries--R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F)--into the remote control, by matching the polarity (+ and ­) on the batteries with the + and ­ markings on the battery compartment. When the remote control can no longer operate the unit, replace both batteries at the same time. 1 Attach the FM antenna to the FM 75 COAXIAL terminal. 1 2 Extend the FM antenna. 3 Fasten it up in the position which gives you the best reception, then fix it on the wall, etc. About the supplied FM antenna The FM antenna supplied with this unit can be used as temporary measure. If reception is poor, you can connect an outdoor FM antenna. R6(SUM-3)/AA(15F) 2 To connect an outdoor FM antenna Before connecting it, disconnect the supplied FM antenna. Outdoor FM antenna (not supplied) 3 Coaxial cable ANT ENN A · DO NOT use an old battery together with a new one. · DO NOT use different types of batteries together. · DO NOT expose batteries to heat or flame. · DO NOT leave the batteries in the battery compartment when you are not going to use the remote control for an extended period of time. Otherwise, it will be damaged from battery leakage. EXT P AM M LOO A 75 FM XIAL A CO A 75 antenna with coaxial type connector (IEC or DIN 45325) should be used. 6 AM (MW) antenna Connecting Speakers ] ] 1 3 2 ANTENNA Vinyl-covered wire (not supplied) Red RIGHT LEFT 1 MAIN SPEAKERS AM EXT AM LOOP Speaker cord FM 75 COAXIAL SPEAKER IMPEDANCE MIN 4 Speaker cord Black 2 AM loop antenna (supplied) Right speaker Left speaker 1 Press and hold the clamp of the speaker terminal on the rear of the unit. 1 Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP terminals as illustrated. 2 Insert the end of the speaker cord into the terminal. Match the polarity of the speaker terminals: Red ª to red ª and black · to black ·. · If the cords are covered with insulation, remove a short section of insulation at the end of each cord by twisting and pulling it off. 2 Turn the AM loop antenna until you have the best reception. To connect an outdoor AM (MW) antenna When reception is poor, connect a single vinyl-covered wire to the AM EXT terminal and extend it horizontally. The AM loop antenna must remain connected. 3 Release the finger from the clamp. · DO NOT connect speakers while the power is on. · DO NOT connect more than one speaker to each speaker teminal. For better reception of both FM and AM (MW) · Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals and connecting cords. · Keep the antennas away from metallic parts of the unit, connecting cords, and the AC power cord. IMPORTANT: Use only speakers with the same speaker impedance as indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the unit. 7 Connecting Other Equipment You can connect audio equipment--used only as a playback device. · DO NOT connect any equipment while the power is on. · DO NOT plug in any equipment until all connections are complete. To connect audio equipment Be sure that the plugs of the audio cords are colored: White plugs and jacks are for left audio signals, and red ones for right audio signals. AUX R L To audio output Audio equipment For playing the other equipment through this unit, connect between the audio output jacks on the other equipment and AUX jacks by using audio cords (not supplied). Now, you can plug the AC power cord. IMPORTANT: Be sure to check all connections to be done before plugging the AC power cord into a wall outlet. 8 Common Operations Turning On the Power When you press the play button--CD 3/8, TAPE 2 3 or the source selecting button--FM/AM and AUX, the unit automatically turns on and starts playback if the source is ready. To turn on the unit, press STANDBY/ON unit). The STANDBY lamp on the unit goes out. STANDBY/ON STANDBY 2 Press ¢ or 4 to adjust the hour, then press CLOCK. The minute digits start flashing on the display. 4 7 ¢ (or on the CLOCK CLOCK 3 Press ¢ or 4 to adjust the minute, then press CLOCK. The CLOCK indicator remains lit on the display. 4 7 ¢ To turn off the unit (on standby), press STANDBY/ON (or on the unit) again. The STANDBY lamp lights up. · The CLOCK indicator flashes on the display until you set the built-in clock. After setting the clock, the clock time will appear on the display while the power is off. · A little power is always consumed even while the unit is on standby. To switch off the power supply completely, unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet. CLOCK CLOCK To check the clock time Press DISPLAY (or CLOCK on the unit) while playing any source. · Each time you press the button, the source indication and the clock time alternate on the display. DISPLAY CLOCK When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs The clock is reset to "0:00" right away, while the tuner preset stations (see page 11) will be erased in a few days. · When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs, the clock loses the setting and is reset to "0:00." You need to set the clock again. · The clock may gain or lose 1 to 2 minutes per month. Setting the Clock Before operating the unit any further, first set the clock built in this unit. When you plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet, the CLOCK indicator starts flashing on the display. You can set the clock when the unit is either turned on or in standby mode. · There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again. Selecting the Sources and Starting Play To play back CDs, press CD 3/8. (See pages 15 ­ 17.) To play back tapes, press TAPE 2 3. (See page 18.) To listen to the FM/AM (MW) broadcasts, press FM/AM. (See pages 11 ­ 14.) To select the external equipment as the source, press AUX. CD On the unit ONLY: TAPE FM/AM AUX 1 Press CLOCK for more than 2 seconds. The hour digits start flashing on the display. CLOCK CLOCK 9 Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned on. The volume level can be adjusted between "VOLUME 0" and "VOLUME 40." When using the remote control, press VOLUME + to increase the volume or press VOLUME ­ to decrease it. When using the unit, turn VOLUME + / ­ clockwise (+) to increase the volume or counterclockwise (­) to decrease it. ­ VOLUME Selecting the Sound Modes You can select one of the 4 preset sound modes. This function only affects the playback sound, but does not affect your recording. To select the sound modes, press SOUND MODE (or SOUND on the unit) until the sound mode you want appears on the display. The SOUND indicator also lights up on the display. SOUND MODE + VOLUME SOUND ­ + SOUND · Each time you press the button, the sound modes change as follows: For private listening Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack. No sound comes out of the speakers. Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on headphones. ROCK FLAT JAZZ (Canceled) POP CLASSIC ROCK: DO NOT turn off (on standby) the unit with the volume set to an extremely high level; otherwise, a sudden blast of sound can damage your hearing, speakers and/or headphones when you turn on the unit or start playing any source next time. REMEMBER you cannot adjust the volume level while the unit is on standby. Gives a heavy sound. Boosts low and high frequency. POP: Good for vocal music. CLASSIC: Good for classical music. JAZZ: Gives a feeling of live atmosphere. Good for acoustic music. FLAT: The sound mode is canceled. The SOUND indicator goes off. Reinforcing the Bass Sound You can reinforce the bass sound to maintain rich ("AHB 1" and "AHB 2"), full bass at low volume. This function only affects the playback sound, but does not affect your recording. To get the effect, press AHB (Active Hyper Bass) PRO until "AHB 1" or "AHB 2" appears on the display. The BASS indicator also lights up on the display. AHB PRO AHB PRO BASS · Each time you press the button, the bass sound change as follows: AHB 1 AHB 2 AHB OFF (Canceled) "AHB 2" has much more bass reinforcement effect than "AHB 1." To cancel the effect, press AHB PRO until "AHB OFF" appears on the display. The BASS indicator goes off. 10 Listening to FM and AM (MW) Broadcasts Tuning in a Station Presetting Stations FM/AM 1 Press FM/AM. 2 The unit automatically turns on and tunes in the previously tuned station--either FM or AM (MW). · Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM (MW). You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM (MW) stations--using either automatic presetting or manual presetting. In some cases, test frequencies have been already memorized for the tuner since the factory examined the tuner preset function before shipment. This is not a malfunction. You can preset the stations you want into memory by following the presetting method. Press and hold ¢ or 4 for more than 1 second. The unit starts searching for stations and stops when a station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in. If a program is broadcasted in stereo, the ST (stereo) indicator lights up. To preset stations automatically--Automatic Presetting You need to preset stations separately for the FM and AM (MW) bands. On the remote control ONLY: 1 Press FM/AM to select the band. The unit automatically turns on and tunes in the previously tuned station--either FM or AM (MW). · Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM (MW). FM/AM To stop searching, press ¢ or 4. When you press ¢ or 4 briefly and repeatedly The frequency changes step by step. 2 To change the FM reception mode FM MODE When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy, press FM MODE on the remote control so that the MONO indicator lights up on the display. Reception improves. To restore the stereo effect, press FM MODE again so that the MONO indicator goes off. In this stereo mode, you can hear stereo sounds when a program is broadcasted. Press and hold AUTO PRESET for more than 2 seconds. AUTO PRESET 3 Local stations with strong signals are searched and stored in memory automatically. When automatic presetting is over, the station stored in preset number 1 is received. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to store stations for the other band. When you cannot automatically store stations you want Stations with weak signals cannot be detected with this automatic presetting. To store such a station, use the manual presetting. 11 To preset stations manually--Manual Presetting · There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 2 again. Tuning in a Preset Station On the remote control ONLY: On the remote control ONLY: 1 SET Press FM/AM. The unit automatically turns on and tunes in the previously tuned station--either FM or AM (MW). · Each time you press the button, the band alternates between FM and AM (MW). FM/AM 1 2 Tune in the station you want to preset. · See "Tuning in a Station" on page 11. Press SET. 2 3 Press MULTI KEY > or MULTI KEY < to select a preset number. MULTI KEY Press MULTI KEY > or MULTI KEY < to select a preset number. MULTI KEY 4 Press SET again. SET The tuned station in step 1 is stored in the preset number selected in step 3. · Storing a new station on a used number erases the previously stored one. When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs The preset stations will be erased in a few days. If this happens, preset the stations again. 12 Receiving FM Stations with RDS RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc. When tuned to an FM station which provides the RDS service, the RDS indicator lights up on the display. With the unit, you can receive the following types of RDS signals. PS (Program Service): Shows commonly known station names. PTY (Program Type): Shows types of broadcast programs. RT (Radio Text): Shows text messages the station sends. Enhanced Other Networks: Provides the information about the types of the programs sent by other RDS stations. Searching for Programs by PTY Codes (PTY Search) One of the advantages of RDS is that you can locate a particular kind of program by specifying the PTY codes. · For details on the PTY codes, see "Additional Information" on page 25. To search for a program using the PTY codes REMEMBER you must preset FM RDS stations to use the PTY codes. If not yet done, see pages 11 and 12. · There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again. On the remote control ONLY: 1 Press PTY/EON until "PTY" and "SELECT" alternately appear on the display. PTY /EON More about RDS · Some FM stations do not provide RDS signals. · RDS services vary among FM RDS stations. For details on RDS services in your area, check with local radio stations. · RDS may not work correctly if the received station is not transmitting the signals properly or if the signal strength is weak. · Each time you press the button, RDS operation mode changes as follows: PTY SELECT E.O.NET SELECT (See page 14.) Canceled 2 Changing the RDS Information You can see RDS information on the display while listening to an FM station. Press ¢ or 4 until the PTY code you want appears on the display. · Each time you press the button, the PTY codes change as follows: NEWS " AFFAIRS " INFO " SPORT " EDUCATE " DRAMA " CULTURE " SCIENCE " VARIED " POP M " ROCK M " EASY M " LIGHT M " CLASSICS " OTHER M " WEATHER " FINANCE " CHILDREN " SOCIAL " RELIGION " PHONE IN " TRAVEL " LEISURE " JAZZ " COUNTRY " NATION M " OLDIES " FOLK M " DOCUMENT " TRAFFIC " (back to the beginning) On the remote control ONLY: Press DISPLAY MODE. · Each time you press the button, the display changes to show the following information: PS PTY Station frequency (or preset channel no.) RT (Radio Text) (Program Service) (Program Type) DISPLAY MODE 3 · If no PS, PTY, or RT signals are sent by a station "NO PS," "NO PTY," or "NO RT" appears on the display. · On the characters displayed When the display shows PS, PTY or RT signals: --The display shows upper case letters only. --The display cannot show accented letters; For example, "A" may represent accented "A's" like "Á, Â, Ã, À, Ä and Å." Press PTY/EON once again. PTY /EON While searching, "SEARCH" and the selected PTY code alternately appear on the display. The unit searches 30 preset FM stations, stops when it finds the one you have selected ("FOUND" appears), and tunes in that station. · If no program is found, "NOTFOUND" appears on the display and the unit returns to the last received station. To stop searching any time during the process Press PTY/EON on the remote control while searching. 13 Switching Temporarily to a Program Type of Your Choice The Enhanced Other Networks function allows the unit to switch temporarily to a broadcast program of your choice (TA, NEWS, and INFO) from a different station. · The function only works when you are listening to a preset FM RDS stations providing the data. To activate the Enhanced Other Networks function REMEMBER you must preset FM RDS stations to use the function. If not yet done, see pages 11 and 12. · There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1 again. How the Enhanced Other Networks function actually works: CASE 1 If there is no station broadcasting the program you have selected The unit continues tuning in the current station. « When a station starts broadcasting the program you have selected, the unit automatically switches to the station. The indicator of received PTY code starts flashing. « When the program is over, the unit goes back to the previously tuned station, but the function still remains activated. CASE 2 If there is a station broadcasting the program you have selected The unit tunes in the program. The indicator of received PTY code starts flashing. « When the program is over, the unit goes back to the previously tuned station, but the function still remains activated. CASE 3 If the FM station you are listening to is broadcasting the program you have selected The unit continues to receive the station but the indicator of received PTY code starts flashing. « When the program is over, the indicator of received PTY code stops flashing and remains lit, but the function still remains activated. On the remote control ONLY: 1 Press PTY/EON until "E.O.NET" and "SELECT" alternately appear on the display. PTY /EON · Each time you press the button, RDS operation mode changes as follows: PTY SELECT (See page 13.) E.O.NET SELECT Canceled