Radio System

Radio System

Tuning RDS programmes (IS LEARN) function (see EXP)

The IS LEARN function (which can be run only after activating the EXPERT function) can be used to store up to 30 programmes in the IS memory (virtual memory area that does not correspond to storage keys).

Stored programmes can be called up one by one as described in the EXP section.

The IS memory is useful when the station selection keys are restored or when the tuning stops on a new reception field and you do not wish to deleted stored stations from preset keys.

Starting the automatic IS LEARN function

Use the BN key to select the range «FM 1», «FM 2» or «FM 3».

Press the SRC key for longer than 2 seconds. «IS ...» will appear on the display. the receiver starts the search.

If an attempt is made to start the IS LEARN search without the IS mode being active (see EXPERT), the display will show the message "EXPERT".

NOTE: Always wait for the end of the automatic intelligent search (IS).

If no reception is possible, the automatic intelligent research may stay on, e.g. in an underground garage or if the aerial is defective. In this case, the automatic search can be interrupted by pressing one of the station selection keys from 1 to 6.

The automatic intelligent search IS ensures up to 30 stations can be stored with optimum reception.

During automatic intelligent search IS, RDS programmes are stored first ordered by programme code, followed by FM stations.

Calling up the contents of the IS memory

Stations can be called up from the memory in the required direction by giving a short press to one of the keys A or B. «IS-SCAN» appears on the display during station selection.

Programme types (PTY)

Many radio programmes offer the programme type service (PTY) in the FM range (FM1, FM 2, FM3) The message «NEWS» is displayed during a news programme, for example.

The PTY function activates a search filter that allows the radio to tune only to stations that broadcast programmes with a preset PTY code.

Programme types

The types of programme offered by a radio station vary according to the type of programme transmitted.

(*) differs from phone-in function, activated only with the handsfree connection for mobile phone