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Deactivating AF function
NOTE: tihs function can be deactivated only when receiving stations with alternative frequencies.
To deactivate the AF, simply give the AF key a short press. When a short message 0FF>;
will appear on the display.
Do the same to reactivate.
NOTE: the AF OFF reception condition should be considered a local, temporary solution because it in­
volves manual compensation of a broadcasting service.
For this reason, tuning will automatically be switched to AF ON upon each manual or automatic tuning
control or selection of another stored station.
The AF OFF condition can be stored, together with the station, when it is activated before storage.
If an attempt is made to deactivate AF for a station that is not broadcasting using an RDS protocol, the
message "NO AF" will appear on the display.
RDS OFF
With some stations (e.g. MF103.3-ISORADIO in Italy), it is advisable t store the station in RDS OFF
mode to receive optimum reception.
To activate RDS OFF mode, simply press the AF key for more than 2 seconds.
RDS OFF mode, as with AF OFF mode, is absolutely temporary. The RDS OFF condition can be stored,
together with the station, whenever it is activated before storage.
Storing RDS stations/programmes
Press the selection key for stations 1 to 6 for more than 2 seconds until the station can be heard
again.
NOTE: theAF ON I OFF and RDS ON I OFF modes are stored together with the station.
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TUNING
Tuning RDS stations/programmes with automatic search for stations
1. Use the BN key to select the range: FM1, FM2, FM3, MW or LW.
The automatic search within FM ranges operates with two degrees of sensitivity. During the first search
through the reception range, the search is carried out for stations with high field intensity (local sta­
tions). The second search seeks stations with low field intensity (distant reception). The message "DX"
appears on the display during the search.
The DX function may be deactivated (see chapter on EXPERT control level)
2. An automatic search in the required direction may be started by giving a short press to one of the keys
A or B. The display shows the relevant frequency: when a station with an identification code is found,
this is shown on the display. Otherwise the frequency indication remains.
If the RDS station/programme tunes within the selected range, it is stored on a selection key for sta­
tions 1 to 6. The relevant number appears on the display, e.g. "3" for memory position 3.
3. If the tuned station is to be stored on a selection key, proceed as described in the paragraph on station
selection keys.
Recalling stored RDS station/programme
Use the BN key to select the range: FM1, FM2, FM3, MW or LW.
Give a short press to the selection key for stations 1 to 6.
Even if the radio power supply is disconnected, the memory contents of the station selection keys are
maintained.
Manual frequency tuning
1. Use key BN to select the range:: FM1, FM2, FM3, MW or LW.
2. Pres one of the keys A or B for 2 seconds until "MAN" appears on the display and the frequency tun­
ing is not visible. Continual switching takes place during fast forward when one of the keys is held
down.
3. Use keys A or B to tune in the required direction: the frequency will be increased or reduced by 50 Hz
while in FM or 1 kHz in AM.
4. If the tuned station is to be stored on one of the station selection keys, proceed as described in the
paragraph on "Station selection keys".
5. Conclusion of manual frequency tuning: give a short press to one of the station selection keys from 1
to 6.
NOTE: If no key is pressed for 60 seconds, manual frequency tuning is automatically concluded.
Automatic station storage: AUTOSTORE
Automatically store the most powerful stations in the selected local reception range on station keys 1 to 6.
Range selection: FM I, FM 2, FM 3, MW or LW.
Press the BN key for more than 2 seconds until the message "AS" appears on the display and the fre­
quency indication changes.
The station with the best reception can be heard at the end of the search.
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Tuning RDS programmes (IS LEARN) function (see EXP)
The IS LEARN function (which can be run only after activating the EXPERT function) can be used to
store up to 30 programmes in the IS memory (virtual memory area that does not correspond to storage
keys).
Stored programmes can be called up one by one as described in the EXP section.
The IS memory is useful when the station selection keys are restored or when the tuning stops on a new
reception field and you do not wish to deleted stored stations from preset keys.
Starting the automatic IS LEARN function
Use the BN key to select the range «FM 1», «FM 2» or «FM 3».
Press the SRC key for longer than 2 seconds. «IS ...» will appear on the display, the receiver starts the
search.
If an attempt is made to start the IS LEARN search without the IS mode being active (see EXPERT), the
display will show the message "EXPERT".
NOTE: Always wait for the end of the automatic intelligent search (IS).
If no reception is possible, the automatic intelligent research may stay on, e.g. in an underground garage
or if the aerial is defective. In this case, the automatic search can be interrupted by pressing one of the
station selection keys from 1 to 6.
The automatic intelligent search IS ensures up to 30 stations can be stored with optimum reception.
During automatic intelligent search IS, RDS programmes are stored first ordered by programme code, fol­
lowed by FM stations.
Calling up the contents of the IS memory
Stations can be called up from the memory in the required direction by giving a short press to one of the
keys A or B. «IS-SCAN» appears on the display during station selection.
Programme types (PTY)
Many radio programmes offer the programme type service (PTY) in the FM range (FM1, FM 2, FM3) The
message «NEWS» is displayed during a news programme, for example.
The PTY function activates a search filter that allows the radio to tune only to stations that broadcast pro­
grammes with a preset PTY code.
Programme types
The types of programme offered by a radio station vary according to the type of programme transmitted.
NEWS News and topical matters
AFFAIRS Politics and events
INFO Special information programmes
SPORT Sports broadcasts
EDUCATE Education and training
DRAMA Radio plays and readings
CULTURE Culture, church and religion
SCIENCE Science
VARIED Various
POP Pop music (hits and chart music)
ROCK M Rock music
EASY M Easy listening
LIGHT M Light classical music
CLASSICS Classical music
OTHER M Unclassified music programmes
(*) differs from phone-in function, activated only
WEATHER Weather forecasts
FINANCE Financial news
CHILDREN Children's programmes
SOCIAL A Social information
RELIGION Religious and philosophical
broadcasts
PHONE IN Listeners' phone-ins (*)
TRAVEL Tourist information
LEISURE Leisure, hobbies and pastimes
JAZZ Jazz music
COUNTRY Country music
NATIONAL National broadcasts
OLDIES Golden Oldies
FOLK M Folk music
DOCU Special documentaries
NO PTY No identification code
the handsfree connection for mobile phone
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Automatic PTY search
When selecting a programme type, an automatic search may be activated in two ways.
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1. Six programme types are allocated to the 6 programme keys (station selection keys). The preset al­
location may be altered as required.
2. A programme type may be selected from the stored list and an automatic search may then be started.
The procedure is described below:
1. Reactivate PTY function
Press the TP for longer than 2 seconds until the message «PTY 0N» appears on the display. Then the last
type of programme selected will appear on the display (e.g. «POP»).
2. setting programme type
Give a short press to a key from 1 to 6. An automatic PTY search is started for the next station offering
the selected programme type and the programme type is briefly displayed (e.g. "POP"), followed by the
station code and the message "PTY".
Alternatively, press one of the keys A or B repeatedly until the required programme type appears on the
display.
Press one of the keys A or B for more than 2 seconds until the automatic PTY search starts. The auto­
matic PTY search stops automatically on the next station offering the preselected programme type, and
shows the programme type (e.g. «POP») and the message «PTY».
NOTE: If no station offers the selected programme type, the last station tuned is played and the PTY
function is abandoned.
3. deactivating the PTY function
This occurs automatically after about 10 seconds.
Storing PTY programme keys: station selection keys
The standard setting is defined in the table:
1 2 3 4 5 6
NEWS SPORT POP ROCK M CLASSICS EDUCATE
Each station selection key may be occupied by any programme type as required:
1. Activating the PTY function:
Press the TP key for longer than 2 seconds until the display shows »PTY ON» and select the set pro­
gramme type (e.g. «NEWS»).
2. Press one of the keys A or B repeatedly until the required programme type appears on the display.
3. Press one of the station selection keys for longer than 2 seconds.
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Scanning stored stations (SCAN)
The SCAN function allows automatic scanning of stored stations.
With IS LEARN OFF (EXP):
- short press: scan of all preset stations (keys 1-6) for all FM bands, or the 6 MW stations, or the 6 LW
stations
- press for more than 2 seconds: scan of all stations receivable on the FM band.
With IS LEARN ON (EXP):
- short press: scan of all preset stations (keys 1-6) for all FM bands
- press for longer than 2 seconds: scan IS LEARN
EXPERT CONTROL LEVEL
To make daily radio control as easy as possible, the supplementary control level (EXPERT) contains sev­
eral settings that may be required once only or only occasionally.
LIST OF POSSIBLE EXPERT SETTINGS
1 Hour setting (TM)
2 Activation/deactivation of time synchronisation with time sent by some RDS stations (SYNC)
3 Setting of maximum volume upon start-up (ON VOL)
4 Setting of minimum volume for traffic information (TA VOL)
5 Activation deactivation by means of car ignition switch (IGN)
6 IS LEARN activation/deactivation (IS)
7 LRN activation/deactivation (LRN)
8 Automatic program change (REG) activation/deactivation
9 Delayed booster activation (BDLY)
10 Suppression of sound in case of incoming/outgoing phone call with handsfree set connected
(PHONE)
11 Setting phone input sensitivity (PHONE)
12 Activation of security code (CODE)
13 Control of volume according to speed (SC VOL)
14 Sound confirmation of functions (BEEP)
15 Choice of MONO/STEREO radio broadcasting (MONO)
16 LOC activation/deactivation (LOC)
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3 - setting maximum volume upon start-up
«0NV0L 20» appears for example, where 20 is the setting in a range that extends up to 31
- turn volume knob clockwise: VOL +
- turn volume knob anticlockwise: VOL -
Volume is limited only when volume is higher than the set value when the radio is turned off.
4 - setting minimum volume for traffic information
«TA VOL 16» appears for example (limit values from 4 to 31)
- turn volume knob clockwise = VOL +
- turn volume knob anticlockwise = VOL -
During adjustment, the volume is as selected for traffic news.
5 - automatic deactivation by means of car ignition switch
- turn volume knob clockwise: «IGN ON» appears : in this way, the radio can be turned on/off using the
car ignition switch.
- turn volume knob anticlockwise: "IGN OFF": activation/deactivation takes place only via the VOL knob.
6 - IS LEARN activation/deactivation
- turn volume knob clockwise: «IS 0N» appears
- turn volume knob anticlockwise: «ISN 0FF».
7 - LRN activation/deactivation
With «LRN OFF» (standard mode) the radio remains on the selected station until the incoming signal is
practically illegible.
In «LRN ON» mode, the radio turns to another station as soon as the incoming signal quality falls.
When in an area where the reception of RDS programmes with traffic news is uncertain, the station search
may be blocked in the radio function.
- turn volume knob clockwise: «LRN ON» appears: automatic search of traffic news broadcasts is acti­
vated automatically,
- turn volume knob anticlockwise: «LRN OFF»: automatic search of traffic news broadcasts is not acti­
vated.
8 - activation/deactivation of automatic regional programme change
When the same RDS programme is transmitted from various regional stations, the radio may switch be­
tween stations due to the reception field.
- turn volume knob clockwise: "REG ON" appears: regional p rogramme may be changed automatically in
this mode.
- turn volume knob anticlockwise: «REG OFF»: regional programme cannot be changed automatically.
9 - delayed activation/deactivation for connected booster (BDLY)
NOTE: remember that the Booster switch signal is connected to pin C6 of the radio.
This mode eliminates the abrupt on/off manoeuvre:
- turn volume knob clockwise: »BDLY ON» appears
- turn volume knob anticlockwise: «BDLY OFF»: is disabled.
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10 - suppression of sound in case of incoming/outgoing phone call
- turn volume knob clockwise: «PHONE 0FF» no use of phone connection
- turn volume knob clockwise: «PH0NE 0N»: the radio sound is automatically deactivated in the case of
a phone call
The «PH0NE ON" function required the mobile phone mount base to be connected.
The «PH0NE IN» function allows a conversation via the car speakers in the case of a phone call.
The «PH0NE IN» function requires the mobile phone to be connected in handsfree mode
If the radio is off, a phone call (IN or OUT) is still possible. In this case the radio
- comes on automatically;
- allows listening under sound conditions identical to the last phone call (BASS, TREBLE, FADER,
BALANCE);
- goes off automatically at the end of the phone call
11 - setting mobile phone input sensitivity
Allows adaptation to the signal broadcast level for the type of handsfree system installed.
- turn volume knob anticlockwise: «PHONE 00» : low input sensitivity
- turn volume knob clockwise: «PHONE 03»: high input sensitivity
12 - security code activation
The code is not activated if «CODE» appears on the display.
If «SAFE» appears on the display, the code is activated.
NOTE: See next section for more detailed instructions.
13 - Controlling volume according to vehicle speed (SCV)
Standard value: «SCVOL 19»
Function off: «SCVOL - -«
Function at maximum efficiency: «SCVOL 34»
Setting:
1. Vehicle still, engine on: set required volume using the relevant knob.
2. Depress the EXP key for more than 2 seconds until «EXPERT» appears on the display.
3. Use keys A or B to select the «SCVOL» setting.
4. Set the required value using the volume knob:
- turn volume knob clockwise: VOL +
- turn volume knob anticlockwise: VOL -
14 - audible function confirmation (BEEP)
The BEEP function is active in the system
This function gives an audible confirmation (BEEP) of the functions. Function activation requires continu­
ous pressing of the key for a time greater than or equal to 2 seconds.
15 - select MONO/STEREO radio reproduction
turn volume knob clockwise: «MONO ON».
turn volume knob anticlockwise: «MONO OFF».
16 - activate/deactivate LOC
The automatic search in the FM range may be used at two sensitivity levels When in search of stations,
the set may be tuned with high field intensity (local stations) or low field intensity (distant reception).
- turn volume knob clockwise: «LOC ON».
- turn volume knob anticlockwise: «LOC OFF».
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER - only for H4 version
Activating CD operation
Place a CD in the slot and press slightly, the player will draw in the CD automatically.
If a CD is already present in the slot, press the SRC key until the message «DISC» appears on the display;
the CD begins to play automatically.
SRC = Source ; the sources are: RADIO, DISC, CDC (CD Changer)
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Choosing a track
Keep tapping key A to choose a track in increasing order; similarly, keep tapping key B to choose a track
in decreasing order.
Fast forward to a track
Hold keys A or B down continuously to fast forward or retur to the track being played.
Repeating a track
Press the RPT key to repeat the track being played currently; the wording «RPT ON» appears on the dis­
play for a few seconds.
The current track will be repeated until the function is deactivated by pressing the RPT key again; the
wording «RPT 0FF» appears on the display for a few seconds.
RANDOM track selection
Tracks to be played are selected automatically after pressing the RND key; the message «RND ON» ap­
pears on the display for a few seconds.
The function is interrupted by pressing RND again; the message «RND 0FF» appears on the display for a
few seconds.
Automatic track scan
Press the SCN key to play all tracks on the CD for about 10 seconds each. The message «SCN ON» ap­
pears on the display for a few seconds
The function is suspended by pressing SCN again; the message «SCNOFF» appears on the display for a
few seconds.
Concluding operation and removing the CD
Simply press the C EJECT key to remove the CD from the player.
The wording «EJECT» appears for a few seconds on the display.
Alternatively press the SRC key, the source changes from DISC to CDC (if CD Changer present) or RA­
DIO. Source selection is sequential: RADIO, DISC, CDC.
NOTE: Status of RPT, RND, SCN functions are not stored when the radio set is turned off.
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