JVC KS-FX945R: RDS OPERATIONS

RDS OPERATIONS: JVC KS-FX945R

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 receiving 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 tape.

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 receiving

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 REG indicator

its finest reception, no matter where you drive.

(See the illustration on page 18.)

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

Note:

RDS station you are listening to, Network-

If a DAB tuner is connected and Alternative Reception

Tracking Reception will not operate.

(for DAB services) is activated, Network-Tracking

Reception (“AF”) is also activated automatically. On

the other hand, Network-Tracking Reception cannot

be deactivated without deactivating Alternative

Reception. (See page 39.)

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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 page 26.)

the current source (another FM station, tape, or

other connected components).

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TA Standby Reception will not work if you are

listening to an AM station.

2

Select “AF-REG” (alternative

Press TP PTY to activate TA Standby Reception.

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 17) 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 TP PTY again. The TP indicator goes off.

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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

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(another FM station, tape, or other connected

components).

PTY Standby Reception will not work if you are

7 When the current source is FM, the PTY

listening to an AM station.

indicator either lights up or flashes.

If the PTY indicator lights up, PTY Standby

You can select your favorite programme type for

Reception is activated.

PTY Standby Reception.

If a station starts broadcasting the selected

When shipped from the factory, PTY Standby

PTY programme, this unit automatically

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

tunes in to the station.

PTY Standby Reception.)

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 page 26.)

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

2

Select “PTY STBY” (standby) if not

is activated.

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 goes off.

codes. (See page 18.)

Selected code name

appears on the display

and is stored into

memory.

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Searching your favorite programme

2

Select one of the twenty-nine PTY

You can search any one of the PTY codes.

codes. (See page 18.)

In addition, you can store your 6 favorite

Selected code name

programme types in the number buttons.

appears on the display.

When shipped from the factory, the following

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6 programme types have been stored in the

number buttons (1 to 6).

To store your favorite programme types, see

below.

3

Press and hold the number button

To search your favorite programme type, see

for more than 2 seconds to store the

page 16.

PTY code selected into the preset

number you want.

1

2

3

POP M

ROCK M EASY M

45

6

CLASSICS

AFFAIRS

VARIED

Selected preset number and “MEMO”

To store your favorite programme types

(memory) appear alternately.

1

Press and hold TP PTY for more

4

Press and hold TP PTY for more

than 2 seconds while listening to an

than 2 seconds to exit from this

FM station.

mode.

The last selected PTY code appears.

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To search your favorite programme type

If there is a station broadcasting a programme

of the same PTY code as you selected, that

station is tuned in.

1

Press and hold TP PTY for more

If there is no station broadcasting a

than 2 seconds while listening to an

programme of the same PTY code as you

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FM station.

selected, the station will not change.

Note:

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

Other convenient RDS

The last selected PTY code appears.

functions and adjustments

2

To select one of your favorite

programme type

Automatic selection of the station

when using the number buttons

Usually when you press the number button, the

preset station is tuned in.

However, when the preset station is an RDS

or

station, something different will happen. If the

To select any one of the twenty-nine

signals from that preset station are not sufficient

PTY codes

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

tunes in to another frequency broadcasting the

same programme as the original preset station is

broadcasting. (Programme search)

The unit takes some time to tune in to another

station using programme search.

Preset number appears only if you select

To activate programme search, follow the

a PTY code using the number buttons.

procedure below.

See also Changing the general settings

(PSM) on page 25.

1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than

2 seconds so that one of the PSM items

Ex.: When ROCK M is selected

appears on the display.

2 Press ¢ or 4 to select

3

Press ¢ or 4 to start PTY

P(Programme)-SEARCH.

search for your favorite programme.

3 Turn the control dial clockwise to select ON.

Now programme search is activated.

4 Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.

To cancel programme search, repeat the same

procedure and select OFF in step 3 by turning

the control dial counterclockwise.

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Changing the display mode while

Setting the TA volume level

listening to an FM station

You can preset the volume level for TA Standby

Reception. When a traffic programme is received,

You can change the initial indication on the

the volume level automatically changes to the

display to station name (PS NAME) or station

preset level.

frequency (FREQ) while listening to an FM RDS

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See also “Changing the general settings

station.

(PSM)” on page 25.

See also “Changing the general settings

(PSM)” on page 25.

1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than

2 seconds so that one of the PSM items

1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than

appears on the display.

2 seconds so that one of the PSM items

2 Press ¢ or 4 to select “TA VOL

appears on the display.

(TA volume).

2 Press ¢ or 4 to select “TU DISP”

3 Turn the control dial to set to the desired

(tuner display).

volume.

3 Turn the control dial to set to the desired

You can set it from “VOL 00” to “VOL 50.

indication (“PS NAME” or “FREQ”).

4 Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.

4 Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.

Note:

By pressing DISP (display), you can change the

Automatic clock adjustment

display while listening to an FM RDS station. Each

When shipped from the factory, the clock built in

time you press the button, the following information

this unit is set to be readjusted automatically

appears on the main display:

using the CT (Clock Time) data in the RDS

signal.

If you do not want to use automatic clock

Station name

adjustment, follow the procedure below.

(PS NAME)

See also “Changing the general settings

(PSM)” on page 25.

Station frequency

1 Press and hold SEL (select) for more than

(FREQ)

2 seconds so that one of the PSM items

appears on the display.

Programme type

2 Press ¢ or 4 to select “AUTO

(PTY)

ADJ” (adjustment).

3 Turn the control dial counterclockwise to select

“OFF.

Then, the display goes back to the original

Now automatic clock adjustment is canceled.

indication in several seconds.

4 Press SEL (select) to finish the setting.

For more details, see “To set the clock display

—CLOCK” on page 27.

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

broadcasting on

Programme 1

frequency A

broadcasting on

frequency E

Programme 1

broadcasting on

frequency B

Programme 1

broadcasting on

frequency C

Programme 1

broadcasting on

frequency D

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