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How to use the PTY function when in the AREA EUR tuner mode
RDS has a function called PTY (Program Type). This coding of up to 31 pre defined program types allow
you to find similar programming by genre. When the tuner searches for this desired programming type,
the tuner will study all strong FM stations to see what programming type they are broadcasting.
If the programming type is found, the radio will select it.
To use this function, press and hold BAND button for 2 seconds. Use the Preset buttons 1-6 to choose from
10 different program categories (2 per preset), then hold the BAND button for another 2 seconds to access another
bank of 10 program categories. Once the program type has been selected, the tuner will search
all available FM stations for a station broadcasting the selected program category. Example, if you’re looking
for NEWS stations: PRESS AND HOLD BAND FOR 2 SECONDS, THEN PRESS AND HOLD FOR ANOTHER
2 SECONDS, PRESS PRESET # 1 AND TOGGLE BETWEEN NEWS/AFFAIR/INFO, BY PRESSING THE PRESET
# 1 BUTTON. Your screen will look like this:
NEWS
search
TA SEEK
PTY
TA
SEARCHING FOR NEWS STATIONS
PRESS AND HOLD “BAND” ONCE FOR 2 SECONDS TO ACCESS THESE PROGRAM TYPES:
AF FUNCTION: (AVAILABLE ONLY IN AREA EUR TUNER MODE)
TA FUNCTION: (AVAILABLE IN US & EU TUNING MODES
PRESS AND HOLD “BAND” ONCE AGAIN FOR ANOTHER 2 SECONDS TO ACCESS THESE PROGRAM TYPES:
1# Preset: POP M / ROCK M
2# Preset: EASY M / LIGHT M
3# Preset: CLASSICS / OTHER M
4# Preset: JAZZ / COUNTRY
5# Preset: NATIONAL M / OLDIES
6# Preset: FOLK M
1# Preset: NEWS / AFFAIR / INFO
2# Preset: SPORT / EDUCATIO / DRAMA
3# Preset: CULTURE / SCIENCE / VARIED
4# Preset: WEATHER / FINANCE / CHILDREN
5# Preset: SOCIAL / RELIGION / PHONE IN
6# Preset: TRAVEL / LEISURE / DOCUMENT
in EUR tuning mode, the “AF” RDS function (as a default) will be active. The unit will search for
the next strongest station, when the one you’re listening to gets weak (FM only). You can turn
this function off by accessing the right shaft sub menu. When in AREA EUR tuning mode,
this function appears, and you can turn it on or off in the sub menu. (default is ON).
TA or “Traffic Announcement” is another RDS function that allows FM stations to broadcast traffic
announcements that scroll across the screen and also broadcast audible traffic alerts to your radio.
To access this mode, press and hold the “MODE” button to toggle this “TA” function ON or OFF.
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