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Glossary

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Playlist
Playback list for MP3 or WMA ﬁ les

In playlists, you determine the or-

der in which certain titles should

be played. They are created with

an MP3 manager, such as WinAmp

or Windows Media Player.

PTY – Program Type
The device searches only for sta-

tions with preselectable program-

me content (e.g. news, rock, pop,

sports, etc.)
The device automatically switches

through emergency and disaster

announcements (PTY 31).

RDS – Radio Data System
RDS is a service of the radio sta-

tions. Besides the conventional

music and voice contributions,

additional information is broad-

cast in the form of encrypted dig-

ital signals which can be analysed

by the device.

Note:
The RDS services are not sup-

ported by all radio stations!

REG – Regional
Activating the regional service

(REG ON) prevents switching

over to a frequency with better

reception of the adjacent regional

programme. This allows for con-

tinuously a regional programme

even in peripheral regions.

The disadvantage is that the sta-

tion may not be received without

interferences.

Root directory

Main directory of a data carrier.

The root directory contains all

other directories.

Subwoofer, Subout
Separate low-bass loudspeaker.

The device has a Subout pream-

pliﬁ er output. You can connect

either an active subwoofer or a

separate power ampliﬁ er with

subwoofer.

TA – Trafﬁ c Announcement
The device switches trafﬁ c an-

nouncements through, even if you

are currently listening to other

sources (e.g. CD, AUX) or the ra-

dio is muted.

TMC – Trafﬁ c Message Channel
RDS data service for area-based

trafﬁ c announcements. Digital

trafﬁ c information data channel

with continuously updated data

about the trafﬁ c situation. TMC

receivers allow for a selection of

the data ﬂ ow with respect to di-

rection of travel, area or type of

street. With a push of a button,

you have access to the most cur-

rent tailor-made information at all

times.

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