JVC KD-SC607: RDS OPERATIONS

RDS OPERATIONS: JVC KD-SC607

RDS OPERATIONS

To use Network-Tracking Reception

What you can do with RDS

You can select the different modes of network-

RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to

tracking reception to continue listening to the

send an additional signal along with their regular

same programme in its finest reception.

programme signals. For example, the stations

When shipped from the factory, “AF” is selected.

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send their station names, as well as information

about what type of programme they broadcast,

AF: Network-Tracking Reception is

such as sports or music, etc.

activated with Regionalization set to

Another advantage of RDS function is called

“off.

“Enhanced Other Networks.” By using the

With this setting, the unit switches to

Enhanced Other Networks data sent from a

another station within the same

station, you can tune in to a different station of a

network when the received signals

different network broadcasting your favorite

from the current station become

programme or traffic announcement while

weak. (In this mode, the programme

listening to another programme or to another

may differ from the one currently

source such as CD.

received.)

The AF indicator lights up but the

By receiving the RDS data, this unit can do the

REG indicator does not.

following:

Tracing the same programme automatically

AF REG: Network-Tracking Reception is

(Network-Tracking Reception)

activated with Regionalization set to

Standby Reception of TA (Traffic

“on.

Announcement) or your favorite programme

With this setting, the unit switches to

PTY (Programme Type) search

another station, within the same

Programme search

network, broadcasting the same

And some other functions

programme when the received

signals from the current station

Tracing the same programme

become weak.

Both the AF indicator and the REG

automatically (Network-Tracking

indicator light up.

Reception)

When driving in an area where FM reception is

OFF: Network-Tracking Reception is

not good, the tuner built in this unit automatically

deactivated.

tunes in to another RDS station, broadcasting the

Neither the AF indicator nor the REG

same programme with stronger signals. So, you

indicator lights up.

can continue to listen to the same programme in

AF indicator

its finest reception, no matter where you drive.

(See the illustration on page 19.)

REG indicator

Two types of the RDS data are used to make

Network-Tracking Reception work correctly

—PI (Programme Identification) and AF

(Alternative Frequency).

Without receiving these data correctly from the

RDS station you are listening to, Network-

Tracking Reception will not operate.

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Using TA Standby Reception

1

Press and hold SEL (select) for more

than 2 seconds so that one of the

TA Standby Reception allows the unit to switch

PSM items appears on the display.

temporarily to Traffic Announcement (TA) from

(PSM: see pages 31 and 32.)

the current source (another FM station, CD, or

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other connected components).

TA Standby Reception will not work if you are

listening to an AM station.

Press T TP/PTY to activate TA Standby Reception.

2

Select “AF-REG” (alternative

frequency/regionalization reception)

if not shown on the display.

7 When the current source is FM, the TP

indicator either lights up or flashes.

If the TP indicator lights up, TA Standby

Reception is activated.

If a station starts broadcasting a traffic

announcement, “TRAFFIC” appears on the

3

Select the desired mode—“AF,

display, and this unit automatically tunes in to

“AF REG, or “OFF.

the station. The volume changes to the

preset TA volume level (see page 18) and the

traffic announcement can be heard.

If the TP indicator flashes, TA Standby

Reception is not yet activated since the

station being received does not provide the

signals used for TA Standby Reception.

To activate TA Standby Reception, you need

4

Finish the setting.

to tune in to another station providing these

signals. Press ¢ or 4 to search

for such a station.

When a station providing these signals is

tuned in, the TP indicator stops flashing and

remains lit. Now TA Standby Reception is

activated.

7 When the current source is other than FM,

the TP indicator lights up.

If a station starts broadcasting a traffic

announcement, “TRAFFIC” appears on the

display, and this unit automatically changes the

source and tunes in to the station.

To deactivate the TA Standby Reception,

press T TP/PTY again. The TP indicator

disappears.

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Using PTY Standby Reception

4

Finish the setting.

PTY Standby Reception allows the unit to switch

temporarily to your favorite programme (PTY:

Programme Type) from the current source

(another FM station, CD, or other connected

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components).

PTY Standby Reception will not work if you are

listening to an AM station.

7 When the current source is FM, the PTY

indicator either lights up or flashes.

You can select your favorite programme type for

If the PTY indicator lights up, PTY Standby

PTY Standby Reception.

Reception is activated.

When shipped from the factory, PTY Standby

If a station starts broadcasting the selected

Reception is turned off. (“OFF” is selected for

PTY programme, this unit automatically

PTY Standby Reception.)

tunes in to the station.

If the PTY indicator flashes, PTY Standby

Reception is not yet activated since the

1

Press and hold SEL (select) for more

station being received does not provide the

than 2 seconds so that one of the

signals used for PTY Standby Reception.

PSM items appears on the display.

To activate PTY Standby Reception, you

(PSM: see pages 31 and 32.)

need to tune in to another station providing

these signals. Press ¢ or 4 to

search for such a station.

When a station providing these signals is

tuned in, the PTY indicator stops flashing

and remains lit. Now PTY Standby Reception

is activated.

2

Select “PTY STBY” (standby) if not

shown on the display.

7 When the current source is other than FM,

the PTY indicator lights up.

If a station starts broadcasting the selected

PTY programme, this unit automatically

changes the source and tunes in to the station.

To deactivate the PTY Standby Reception,

select “OFF” in step

3

on the left column. The

3

Select one of the twenty-nine PTY

PTY indicator disappears.

codes. (See page 19.)

Selected code name

appears on the display

and is stored into

memory.

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Searching your favorite programme

3

Press and hold the number button

You can search any one of the PTY codes.

for more than 2 seconds to store the

In addition, you can store your 6 favorite

PTY code selected into the preset

programme types in the number buttons.

number you want.

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When shipped from the factory, the following

6 programme types have been stored in the

number buttons (1 to 6).

To store your favorite programme types, see

below.

To search your favorite programme type, see

page 17.

1

2

3

POP M

ROCK M EASY M

Selected PTY code and

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6

MEMORY appear

CLASSICS

AFFAIRS

VARIED

alternately for a while.

To store your favorite programme types

1

Press and hold T TP/PTY for more

than 2 seconds while listening to an

4

Press and hold T TP/PTY for more

FM station.

than 2 seconds to exit from this

mode.

The last selected PTY code appears.

2

Select one of the twenty-nine PTY

codes. (See page 19.)

Selected code name

appears on the display.

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To search your favorite programme type

3

Press ¢ or 4 to start PTY

search for your favorite programme.

1

Press and hold T TP/PTY for more

than 2 seconds while listening to an

FM station.

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If there is a station broadcasting a programme

The last selected PTY code appears.

of the same PTY code as you selected, that

station is tuned in.

If there is no station broadcasting a

2

To select one of your favorite

programme of the same PTY code as you

programme type

selected, the station will not change.

Note:

In some areas, the PTY search will not work correctly.

or

To select any one of the twenty-nine

PTY codes.

Ex.: When ROCK M is selected

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Other convenient RDS

Setting the TA volume level

functions and adjustments

You can preset the volume level for TA Standby

Reception. When a traffic programme is received,

the volume level automatically changes to the

Automatic selection of the station

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preset level.

when using the number buttons

See also Changing the general settings

(PSM) on page 31.

Usually when you press the number button, the

preset station is tuned in.

1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than

However, when the preset station is an RDS

2 seconds so that one of the PSM items

station, something different will happen. If the

appears on the display.

signals from that preset station are not sufficient

2 Press ¢ or 4 to select TA VO L

for good reception, this unit, using the AF data,

(volume).

tunes in to another frequency broadcasting the

3 Turn the control dial to set to the desired

same programme as the original preset station is

volume.

broadcasting. (Programme search)

You can set it from VOL 00 to VOL 30 or

The unit takes some time to tune in to another

VOL 50 (depending on the amplifier gain

station using programme search.

control setting: see page 34).

4 Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.

To activate programme search, follow the

procedure below.

See also Changing the general settings

(PSM) on page 31.

Automatic clock adjustment

When shipped from the factory, the clock built in

1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than

this unit is set to be readjusted automatically

2 seconds so that one of the PSM items

using the CT (Clock Time) data in the RDS

appears on the display.

signal.

2 Press ¢ or 4 to select

If you do not want to use automatic clock

P(Programme)-SEARCH.

adjustment, follow the procedure below.

3 Turn the control dial clockwise to select ON.

See also Changing the general settings

Now programme search is activated.

(PSM) on page 31.

4 Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.

1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than

To cancel programme search, repeat the same

2 seconds so that one of the PSM items

procedure and select OFF in step 3 by turning

appears on the display.

the control dial counterclockwise.

2 Press ¢ or 4 to select AUTO

ADJ (adjustment).

3 Turn the control dial counterclockwise to select

OFF.

Now automatic clock adjustment is canceled.

4 Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.

To reactivate clock adjustment, repeat the

same procedure and select ON in step 3 by

turning the control dial clockwise.

Note:

You must stay tuned to the same station for more than

2 minutes after setting “AUTO ADJ” to “ON.

Otherwise, the clock time will not be adjusted. (This is

because the unit takes up to 2 minutes to capture the

CT data in the RDS signal.)

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PTY codes

NEWS: News

SOCIAL: Programmes on social

AFFAIRS: Topical programmes expanding

activities

on current news or affairs

RELIGION: Programmes dealing with any

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INFO: Programmes which impart

aspect of belief or faith, or the

advice on a wide variety of topics

nature of existence or ethics

SPORT: Sport events

PHONE IN: Programmes where people can

EDUCATE: Educational programmes

express their views either by

DRAMA: Radio plays

phone or in a public forum

CULTURE: Programmes on national or

TRAVEL: Programmes about travel

regional culture

destinations, package tours,

SCIENCE: Programmes on natural science

and travel ideas and

and technology

opportunities

VARIED: Other programmes like comedies

LEISURE: Programmes concerned with

or ceremonies

recreational activities such as

POP M: Pop music

gardening, cooking, fishing,

ROCK M: Rock music

etc.

EASY M: Easy-listening music

JAZZ: Jazz music

LIGHT M: Light music

COUNTRY: Country music

CLASSICS: Classical music

NATION M: Current popular music from

OTHER M: Other music

another nation or region, in that

WEATHER: Weather information

countrys language

FINANCE: Reports on commerce, trading,

OLDIES: Classic pop music

the Stock Market, etc.

FOLK M: Folk music

CHILDREN: Entertainment programmes for

DOCUMENT: Programmes dealing with

children

factual matters, presented in an

investigative style

The same programme can be received on different frequencies.

Programme 1

Programme 1

broadcasting on

broadcasting on

frequency A

frequency E

Programme 1

broadcasting on

frequency B

Programme 1

broadcasting on

frequency C

Programme 1

broadcasting on

frequency D

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