User manual PIONEER F-204RDS

[. . . ] In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory drawings. ¶ PS (Program Service Name) display ¶ PTY (Program Type) display ¶ RT (Radio Text) display of up to 64 characters ¶ Broadcast station search by program type (PTY Search) ¶ EON (Enhanced Other Networks) Presetting RDS stations lets you take full advantage of RDS functions. Function which switches a frequency automatically when a specified program starts, if it is set as a Traffic Information (TA) or News station in advance. A built-in attenuator (RF ATT) can be switched on or off for proper reception of strong boradcast stations. [. . . ] Lights up when a stereo broadcast is received (the indicator does not light when the MPX MODE button is set to MONO). The following steps show you how to tune in FM and AM radio broadcasts using "AUTO AND MANUAL TUNING". If you already know the exact frequency of the station you want, see "DIRECT ACCESS TUNING" on page 24. Preset station tuning mode Tune into desired frequency with the TUNING knob. During preset station tuning, the station number or station name is displayed. To raise the frequency, turn clockwise; to lower the frequency, turn counterclockwise. To tune into a frequency higher than the one indicated, turn the TUNING knob clockwise. To tune into a frequency lower than the one indecated, turn the TUNING knob counterclockwise; release when the frequency indication starts changing. The frequency display changes, and tuning automatically stops when a frequency that can be received is found. ¶ Because of the high sensitivity of this unit, it may automatically stop even at very weak overseas stations. During reception of an AM broadcast , auto tuning of only strong local stations is possible by changing the direction of the loop antenna or folding it down. Enter characters in the following way: 1 The first character in the display changes while you turn the TUNING knob. (see page 39) 2 When you have selected your desired character, press the MEMORY button. This enters the first character and awaits input of the next character for memorization. ¶ If you perform no operations within about 5 seconds after "INPUT" is displayed, the display returns to frequency indications. ¶ Even if the station name contains less than four characters, always input a space and repeat steps 4 1 and 4 2. ¶ When you want to change a memorized station name, after selecting a desired broadcast station, register the new name using steps 2 to 4. ¶ For greater convenience, record memorized station names in the STATION CALL button "memo" on page 39. This unit receives the following data, displays the three data, RT, PS, PTY, and provides the functions, EON and Program Type Search. A message transmitted from the broadcast station using a maximum of 64 characters. This refers to the type of program being broadcast by a particular station at a given time. In this case, it will automatically switch to the PS mode after a few seconds. [. . . ] Varied: Used for mainly speechbased programs usually of light-entertainment nature, not covered by other categories. Pop Music: Commercial music, which would generally be considered to be of current popular appeal, often featuring current or recent record sales charts. Rock Music: Contemporary modern music, usually written and performed by young musicians. Music in this category is often but not always, vocal and usually of short duration. [. . . ]