RDS station service
RDS (Radio Data System) is an information system which inaudible digital information is
transmitted in addition to the normal FM radio programme. When the radio is receiving a
RDS station and the reception strength is sufficient, the station name will appear in the
display. It may take some time before the RDS information is available.
Calling up RDS information
1. When you are listening to a FM station with RDS system, repeatedly press the
Info button to cycle through the information. This will only function if the
reception level is sufficient and clear.
a. Station name
Displays the name of station being listened to.
b. Program type (PTY)
Displays the type of station being listened to, e.g.
Pop, Classic, News, etc.
c. Radio text (RT)
Displays the message about the station being listened
to as ticker text.
d. Time & date
Displays the current time (24 hour clock) and date.
e. Signal strength (SGLV) Displays signal strength for the station being listened to.
Storing preset stations
There are 10 memory presets in the radio.
1.
Press the On/Off button to turn on the radio.
2.
Press the Source button to select FM mode.
3.
Tune to the required station.
4.
Press and hold the required Preset button until the radio beeps and shows for
example "Saved".
5.
Repeat step 3 and 4 for the remaining presets.
6.
Stations stored in the preset memories can be over-written by following the above
procedure.
Recalling preset stations
1.
Press the On/Off button to turn on the radio.
2.
Press the Source button to select FM mode.
3. Briefly Press the required Preset button, the display will show the station frequency
and the preset number.
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AUX IN MODE
A 3.5mm stereo Aux In socket is provided on the side behind the rubber cover, for
connecting an external audio device such as MP3 player or CD player (not included with
this radio).
1.
Connect an audio source to the Aux In socket.
2.
Press the Source button to select AUX input. Display will show "AUX IN".
3.
Play the external player.
4.
Adjust the volume of both the radio and the player for comfortable listening.
5.
After use, close the rubber cover to prevent moist or dust from entering into the
sockets and radio.
Notes: Never use the AUX-IN socket in rainy or moist conditions to prevent moist from
entering the radio. Keep the rubber cover closed under these conditions.
The Auto-Power management function will be activated in AUX mode. If there is no
signal from the AUX input jack for a period over 15 minutes, the unit will automatically
switch to standby mode. The operation indicator and the LCD will go off in such case.
Pressing the On/Standby button will wake up the unit.
TONE
The Tone function enables the user to adjust the lower and higher sound frequencies.
1.
Press the On/Off button to turn on the radio.
2.
Press and hold the Volume knob for about 3 seconds, the display shows "BASS 0".
3.
Rotate the Volume knob to set the desire Bass level.
4.
Press the Volume knob to confirm, the display shows "TREBLE 0".
5.
Rotate the Volume knob to set the desire Treble level.
6.
Press the Volume knob to confirm and return to normal display.
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