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Setting AF (Alternative
Frequencies) and TA (Traffic
Announcement)
AF continuously retunes the station to the
strongest signal in a network, and TA
provides current traffic information or
traffic programs (TP) if received.
1
Press
repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
Storing RDS stations with the AF and TA
setting
You can preset RDS stations along with the
AF/TA setting. If you use the BTM
function, only RDS stations are stored with
the same AF/TA setting.
If you preset manually, you can preset both
RDS and non-RDS stations with the AF/TA
setting for each.
1
Set AF/TA, then store the station with BTM
or manually.
Receiving emergency announcements
With AF or TA on, emergency
announcements will automatically interrupt
the currently selected source.
Tip
If you adjust the volume level during a traffic
announcement, that level will be stored into
memory for subsequent traffic announcements,
independently from the regular volume level.
Staying with one regional program
— REGIONAL
When the AF function is on: this unit’s
factory setting restricts reception to a
specific region, so you will not be switched
to another regional station with a stronger
frequency.
If you leave this regional program’s
reception area, set “REG-OFF” in setup
during FM reception (page 34).
Note
This function does not work in the UK and some
other areas.
Local Link function (UK only)
This function enables you to select other
local stations in the area, even if they are not
stored on your number buttons.
1
During FM reception, press a number
button (
to
) on which a local station
is stored.
2
Within 5 seconds, press again a number
button of the local station.
Repeat this procedure until the local station is
received.
Selecting PTY (Program Types)
Use PTY to display or search for a desired
program type.
1
Press and hold
(PTY) during
FM reception.
The current program type name appears
if the station is transmitting PTY data.
2
Rotate the control dial until the desired
program type appears, then press it.
The unit starts to search for a station
broadcasting the selected program type.
Select
To
AF-ON
activate AF and deactivate
TA.
TA-ON
activate TA and deactivate
AF.
AF/TA-ON
activate both AF and TA.
AF/TA-OFF
deactivate both AF and TA.
