Macrom MDVD5551R, Instruction Manual

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Brief introduction of RDS
The unit provides basic functions of RDS, including PI (Program Identification),
station name displaying, RT (Radio Text), CT (Clock Time), AF (Alternative
Frequency), TA (Traffic Announcement) and PTY (Program Type) Selection.
Brief introduction of RDS
① RDS service is not available in AM broadcasting.
② RDS service depends on the FM broadcasting provider.
Note:
Search the PTY
PTY is the abbreviation for Program Type which is a code defining the type of
program being broadcast (eg News or Rock).
① Activate PTY search mode
Press and hold the [ ▲] key on the front panel to activate PTY function.
② Select a PTY
Press the [ ▲]/ [▼] key on the front panel or the [ ]/ [ ] key on the remote
controller repeatedly to select one PTY you desired.
③ Search for a PTY
Auto search a PTY
When a PTY is select (eg NEWS), auto search for next available PTY by increasing
tuning frequency until the PTY of the next station matches the current. If no
matched PTY has been found, the tuner will return to the original radio station
and 'NONE' is displayed.
Search by category
Supposed the searching category for PTY were 'SPEECH' and 'MUSIC', the
searching stops and starts to playback while either has been met.
PTY light
During PTY search, 'PTY' indicator is lits up and blinked.
④ Store a PTY
When you want to store the current PTY, you should press and hold the numeric
keys of 1~6 on the remote controller.
⑤ Searching the PTY quickly
When PTY is on, press the numeric keys of 1~6 on the remote controller to play
one preset station, then choose other station as needed.
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Search the PTY
After the searching, no matter whether a PTY has been found, the unit will exit
the searching mode and PTY will be OFF if no operation in 5 seconds.
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