Operation Manual
10
Using Radio Data System
Searching for a Program by
PTY Codes
You can locate a particular kind of program from the preset
channels (see page 8) by specifying the PTY codes.
To search for a program using the PTY codes
1 While listening to an FM station...
2 Select a PTY code.
3 Start searching.
The System searches 30 preset FM stations, and stops
when the System finds the one you have selected. At this
time, the selected PTY code flashes.
• If no program is found, “NOT FOUND” appears on the
display.
• To search for the next station, press [PTY SEARCH]
while the selected PTY code is flashing. After the
selected PTY code stops flashing, the System
automatically tunes in to the station.
• To stop searching any time during search, press [PTY
SEARCH].
Switching Temporarily to a Program of
Your Choice Automatically
The Enhanced Other Networks function allows the System
to switch temporarily to a preset FM station broadcasting a
program of your choice (TA, NEWS, or INFO).
• This function works while listening to an FM station
providing the required signals.
While listening to an FM station, select the program type.
Remote
ONLY
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Classics
Ex. When “Classics” is selected
TA Traffic announcement in your area
NEWS News
INFO Program the purpose of which is to impart
advice in the widest sense
How the Enhanced Other Networks function works:
CASE 1
If there is no station broadcasting the program you
have selected:
The System continues tuning in to the current station.
«
When a station starts broadcasting the program you have
selected, the System automatically switches to that station.
The program type starts flashing on the display.
«
When the program is over, the System goes back to the
previously tuned station, but the Enhanced Other Networks
function still remains active.
CASE 2
If there is a station broadcasting the program you have
selected:
The System tunes in to the program. The program type
starts flashing on the display.
«
When the program is over, the System goes back to the
previously tuned station, but the Enhanced Other Networks
function still remains active.
Remote
ONLY
TA NEWS TA NEWS
INFO
TA NEWS INFO NEWS INFO
TA
INFO
TA NEWS INFO
Canceled
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