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Af (alternative frequency) function, Restricting rds region (region restrict function), Traffic information function – Kenwood KRC-859C User Manual

Page 16: Rds features

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RDS features

(See page 6)

AF (Alternative Frequency) Function

When poor reception is experienced, automatically switch to
another frequency broadcasting the same programme in the
same RDS network with better reception.
The
indicator lights up when the AF function is turned
on.

Turning AF Function On/Off:

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.

Press the

¢ button repeatedly until the AF function appears

in the display.
Press the

4 button to search in the other direction.

The function setting is indicated by "AF ON" or "AF OFF" in the
display, indicating that the AF function is on or off,
respectively.

Switching settings
Press either the AM button or FM button.
The display and setting will change.

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

Displaying Frequencies:

• When the Switching Clock Display functions is OFF, and for

KRC-PS959R:
Press the DISP button.

• When the Switching Clock Display function is ON:

Hold down the DISP button for one second or more.

The frequency for the RDS station will be displayed for five
seconds instead of the station name.

When no other stations with stronger reception are available for
the same programme in the RDS network, you may hear the
incoming broadcast in bits and snatches. Turn off the AF function
in such a case.

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Restricting RDS Region (Region Restrict Function)

You can choose whether or not to restrict the RDS channels,
received with the AF function for a particular network, to a
specific region. When the Region Restrict Function is on, the
region is restricted and the REG indicator is turned on.

Turning Region Restrict Function On/Off:

Hold down the MENU button for one second or more.
"MENU" is displayed and the menu mode is turned on.

Press the

¢ button repeatedly until the Region restrict

function appears in the display.
Press the

4 button to search in the other direction.

The function setting is indicated by "REG ON" or "REG OFF" in
the display, indicating that the function is on or off,
respectively.

Switching settings
Press either the AM button or FM button.
The display and setting will change.

Press the MENU button to end the menu mode.

Sometimes stations in the same network broadcast different
programmes or use different programme service names.

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Traffic Information Function

You can listen to traffic information. If you are listening to
tapes or discs, they will continue playing until a traffic bulletin
is broadcast.

Turning TI function On/Off:

Press the TI button to turn the function on and off.
When the function is on, the TI indicator is turned on.
When a traffic information station is being received, the TP
indicator will turn on. When none is being received, the TI
indicator will blink on and off.
When a traffic bulletin begins to be broadcast, the TA indicator
will turn on, and reception will begin at the preset volume.
If you are listening to a tape or disc when a traffic bulletin
begins, they will automatically be turned off. When the

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