Clarion VRX8370R - Page 20

RDS Operations
RDS (Radio Data System)
This
unit
incorporates
an
RDS
system
decoder
for
use
with
stations
broadcasting
RDS
data.
This
system
enables
the
radio
to
display
the
name
of
the
station
being
received
(PS),
and
also
to
automatically
switch
to
a
better
frequen-
cy
when
one
is
available
while
you
are
traveling
great
distances
(AF
switching).
It
can
also
interrupt
a
CD/MD
or
TV
with
traffic
information
or
the
programme
type
broadcast
by
an
RDS
station.
Additionally,
if
EON
information
is
received,
this
information
enables
automatic
switching
of
other
preset
stations
on
the
same
network
and
inter-
ruption
of
the
station
being
received
with
traffic
information
from
other
stations
(TP).
This
func-
tion
may
not
work
in
some
regions.
To use the RDS function, be sure to set the radio
to FM mode.
e AF : Alternative Frequencies
ePS -: Programme Service Name
e PTY : Programme Type
e EON: Enhanced Other Network
eTP : Traffic Programme
* If an RDS station can no longer be received clearly
(at the current location), “AF” flashes in the display.
When reception is restored, “AF” stops flashing.
FM741 BEC R2
AF function
The AF function enables the unit to maintain
optimum reception by switching to different fre-
quencies on the same network.
* The factory setting is “ON”.
Turning AF function off
When “AF” is lit or flashing in the display, press
the AF button [5]. “AF” in the display goes off
and AF turns off.
Turning AF function on
When “AF” is not lit in the display, press the AF
button [5] again. “AF” lights in the display and AF
turns on.
If the receiving condition of a station being tuned
is getting worse, “AF” starts flashing and the unit
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tries to switch to an alternative frequency. It
switching cannot be performed, the display
switches to “SEARCH” and the unit searches for
the same programme.
REG
(Regional
Programme)
function
When
REG
function
is
on,
regional
station
reception
is
optimized.
lf
this
function
is
off,
the
unit
switches
in
to
the
regional
station
in
the
next
local
area
when
you
enter
the
next
area
while
receiving
the
regional
station
in
the
previous
local
area.
* The factory setting is “OFF”.
Notes:
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This
function
is
ineffective
when
a
national
station
such
as
BBC
2
FM
is
being
received.
e
The
on/off
setting
of
REG
is
effective
when
AF
is
on.
Turning REG function on
When “REG?’ is not lit in the display, pressing and
holding the AF button [5] for 2 seconds or longer.
“REG” lights in the display.
Turning REG function off
Pressing
and
holding
the
AF
button
[5]
for
2
sec-
onds
or
longer
again.
“REG”
in
the
display
goes
off.
Manual tuning of related regional
stations
1) This function works when AF is on and REG
is off.
Note:
e This function is effective when related regional
stations are received.
2) Press one of the Preset buttons [9] to recall a
regional station.
3) If the receiving condition of a recalled station
is bad, press the same Preset button [9]. The
unit switches to a related regional station.