Vitek VT-3624 - Manual (Page 7)

(B) CD/MP3 PLAYBACK MODE:
1. PAUSE (“PAU”) 2. INTRODUCTION (“INT”) 3.
REPEAT (“RPT”) 4. RANDOM MODE (“RDM”)
USING THE RDS FUNCTION
What is RDS?
RDS (Radio Data System) is a digital information
system created by the EBU (European
Broadcasters Union). During graduated or nor-
mal FM radio broadcasts, RDS offers various
information services and automatic auto-tuning
functions for RDS compatible car audio sys-
tems.
5. ‘AF’ Function (Alternative frequencies)
When pressed momentarily, the radio station
switching mode is activated.
When the AF switching mode is activated, the
radio constantly checks the signal level of alter-
nate frequencies (AF). The regional mode is
activated when pressed for more than 1 second.
• Regional mode on:
Tuning to alternative frequencies (AF) or search-
ing for radio stations according to regional code
(PI) is used for stations that have the same code
(PI) as the current station. The REG symbol
appears on the LCD screen.
• Regional mode off:
The PI format regional code is ignored when
tuning to alternate frequencies (AF) or searching
for radio stations according to regional code
(PI).
6. ‘TA’ Function (Traffic Information
Announcement)
TA mode is activated and deactivated by
momentarily pressing this button.
When TA mode is activated and a traffic
announcement is broadcast:
• If the device is in CD/MP3 player mode, it will
temporarily switch to radio mode.
• If the volume level is low, it will automatically be
increased during the traffic announcement.
• During traffic announcement reception, the TP
symbol will appear on the display.
7. ‘PTY’ function (Program type)
PTY Music —— PTY Vocal —— PTY Off
When an RTY type is chosen, programming is
carried out using the preset buttons as
described in the section on setting preset sta-
tions. When RTY mode is chosen, the radio
begins to search for a radio station with the
given theme and stops if it finds corresponding
RTY information.
8. DISPLAY MODE (DISP)
Upon pressing this button, operating mode
selection is initiated according to the following
scheme:
1) During RDS station reception.
Radio mode
PS —— CT —— FREQ —— PTY
CD/MP3 player mode
CDP —— CT —— PS —— FREQ —— PTY
2) During non-RDS station reception
Radio mode
CLOCK —— FREQ —— NO PTY
CD/MP3 player mode
CDP —— CT ——FREQ —— NO PTY
Each point is displayed for several seconds,
after which it returns to the initial setting.
Setting the time:
To set the time, press and hold the DISP button
until the CT symbol begins to blink on the
screen. Rotate the volume knob clockwise to set
the hours and counter-clockwise to set the min-
utes. Press the DISP button again to save the
settings.
9. DEVICE OPERATING MODE (MODE)
Press the MODE button to switch between
sound sources: radio or CD/MP3 player.
10. BAND SELECTOR (BAND)
Press this button repeatedly to switch between
the supported frequency bands: FM1—-FM2—-
FM3—-FM(ORIT)—-MW1—-MW2.
11.AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL RADIO TUNING
(Frequency up : or frequency down 9)
(A) Radio mode
When pressed momentarily, these buttons work
in manual tuning mode.
When pressed for more than 1 second, they
work in automatic search mode.
(B) CD/MP3 player mode
When pressed momentarily, they work as the
NEXT TRACK and PREVIOUS TRACK mode.
When pressed for more than 1 second, they
work in BROWSE mode.
12.AUTOMATIC PROGRAM SEARCH (A/PS)
When pressed momentarily, the radio tuner
scans each preset station.
When the signal level is higher than the signal
reception threshold, the radio stays tuned to
that preset station for 5 seconds and then con-
tinues scanning.
When pressed for more than 1 second, the fre-
quencies of the 6 radio stations with the
strongest signals will be saved into the preset
memories. You must use the preset buttons (4)
to select one of these stations.
When the AS operation has ended, the radio will
conduct a scan of preset stations.
13.SCANNING
This button works like a radio scanner. Operating
in this mode is like a usual search, except that a
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