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Setting preset ptys (rds only), Rds messages – Oldsmobile 2004 Alero User Manual

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BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency
allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the
same program type. To turn alternate frequency on
press and hold BAND for two seconds. AF ON
will appear on the display. The radio may switch to
stronger stations.

To turn alternate frequency off press and hold BAND
again for two seconds. AF OFF will appear on the
display. The radio will not switch to other stations.

This function does not apply for XM™ Satellite Radio
Service.

Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only)

The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your
favorite program types (PTYs). These pushbuttons have
factory PTY presets. You can set up to 12 PTYs
(six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the following steps:

1. Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2.

2. Press the P-TYPE button to activate program type

select mode. PTY will appear on the display.

3. Turn the P-TYPE knob to select a PTY.

4. Press and hold one of the six numbered

pushbuttons until you hear a beep. Whenever you
press that numbered pushbutton, the PTY you
set will return if program type select mode is
activated.

5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

RDS Messages

ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies.
When an alert announcement comes on the current
radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display. You will
hear the announcement, even if the volume is muted
or a cassette tape or CD is playing. If the cassette tape
or CD is playing, play will stop during the
announcement. You will not be able to turn off alert
announcements.

ALERT! will not be affected by tests of the emergency
broadcast system. This feature is not supported by
all RDS stations.

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