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Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies
BSM
(best stations memory) lets you automati-
cally store the six strongest broadcast frequen-
cies under preset tuning keys
P1
–
P6
and once
stored there you can tune in to those frequencies
with the touch of a key.
1
Touch “BSM” in the Function menu.
2
Touch “Start” to turn BSM on.
BSM
begins to flash. While
BSM
is flashing
the six strongest broadcast frequencies will
be stored under preset tuning keys
P1
–
P6
in
order of their signal strength. When finished,
BSM
stops flashing.
To cancel the storage process, touch
Stop
.
❒
Storing broadcast frequencies with
BSM
may replace broadcast frequencies you
have saved using
P1
–
P6
.
Tuning in strong signals
Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those
radio stations with sufficiently strong signals for
good reception.
1
Touch “Local” in the Function menu.
2
Touch “On” to turn local seek tuning on.
To turn local seek tuning off, touch “
Off
”.
3
Touch
4
or
6
to set the sensitivity.
There are four levels of sensitivity for FM and
two levels for MW/LW:
FM:
1
–
2
–
3
–
4
MW/LW:
1
–
2
❒
The FM “
4
” (MW/LW “
2
”) setting allows
reception of only the strongest stations,
while lower settings let you receive pro-
gressively weaker stations.
RDS
RDS operation
After touching “Hide”
RDS (radio data system) is a system for providing
information along with FM broadcasts. This inau-
dible information provides features, such as pro-
gramme service name, programme type, traffic
announcement standby and automatic tuning,
that are intended to aid radio listeners in finding
and tuning in to a desired station.
(1) Preset list or Detail information display
(2) News indicator
(3) TRFC indicator
(4) TEXT indicator
➲
How to display the
Function
menu
➞
Page 69 to 70
❒
RDS service may not be provided by all sta-
tions.
❒
RDS functions like AF and TA are only active
when your radio is tuned to an RDS station.
(1)
(3)
(2) (4)
RDS
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