Kenwood Z738, Z838W Instruction Manual

Z838W
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
Z738
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
B64-2259-00 (EV)
Contents
Safety precautions......................3
About RDS ..................................5
English
Notes on playing MP3/WMA.......6
About CDs...................................8
General features .........................9
Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Loudness System Q Audio Control Speaker & Woofer Setting Switching Display Type Display switching part for "Display Type
A" and "Display Type B"
Display switching part for "Display Type
C" and "Display Type D" Wallpaper selecting Auxiliary Input Display Setting Picture downloading Non-fading Output Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Dual Zone System
Tuner features ...........................22
Tuning Direct Access Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning SNPP (Station Name Preset Play)
RDS features .............................25
Traffic Information Radio Text Scroll PTY (Program Type) Program Type preset Changing Language for PTY Function
CD/MP3/WMA/External disc
control features .....................28
Playing CD & MP3/WMA Playing External Disc Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track Search Album Search Direct Track Search Direct Album Search Track/Album Repeat Track Scan Random Play Magazine Random Play Album Select Disc Naming (DNPS) Text/Title Scroll DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)
Menu system.............................34
Menu System Security Code Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment Date Adjustment Date Mode Synchronize Clock DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Selectable Illumination
Contrast Adjustment Dimmer System Q Switching preout Built-in Amp Mute Setting Dual Zone System Setting B.M.S. (Bass Management System) B.M.S. Frequency Offset News Bulletin with Timeout Setting Local Seek Tuning Mode Auto Memory Entry AF (Alternative Frequency) Restricting RDS Region
(Region Restrict Function) Auto TP Seek Monaural Reception Display Output Select Text Scroll Power OFF Timer Picture downloading
Basic Operations of remote......42
Accessories ...............................44
Installation Procedure ..............44
Connecting Wires to Terminals 45
Installation ................................46
Troubleshooting Guide .............48
Specifications ...........................54
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Safety precautions
2WARNING
To prevent injury and/or fire, take the following precautions:
• Insert the unit all the way until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fly out of place during collisions and other jolts.
• When extending the ignition, battery, or ground wires, make sure to use automotive­grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm (AWG18) or more to prevent wire deterioration and damage to the wire coating.
•To prevent short circuits, never put or leave any metallic objects (e.g., coins or metal tools) inside the unit.
• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells, turn off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer.
• Make sure not to get your fingers caught between the faceplate and the unit.
• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to strong shock. The unit may break or crack because it contains glass parts.
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2CAUTION
To prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions:
• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply.
• Do not open the top or bottom covers of the unit.
• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.
• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock, as it is a piece of precision equipment.
• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrong rating may cause your unit to malfunction.
•To prevent short circuits when replacing a fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.
• Do not place any object between the faceplate and the unit.
• During installation, do not use any screws except for the ones provided. The use of improper screws might result in damage to the main unit.
• Do not apply excessive force to the moving faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or malfunction.
• Do not apply excessive force to the open faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will cause damage or breakdown.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
About the disc changer/CD player to be connected:
To connect a disc changer having the "O-N" switch to this unit, set the "O-N" switch to "N".
Precautions when connecting disc changers/CD players released in 1997 or earlier.
When you connect a model with no "O-N" switch, the converter cord CA-DS100 available as an option may be required. For details, consult your Kenwood dealer. A disc changer doesn't work when it is connected without using these options. If a model with no "O-N" switch is connected, some unavailable functions and information that cannot be displayed are generated.
Note that none of the KDC-C100, KDC-C302, C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers can be connected.
You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly.
Do Not Load 8-cm (3-in.) CDs in the CD slot
If you try to load an 8-cm CD with its adapter into the unit, the adapter might separate from the CD and damage the unit.
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Safety precautions
NOTE
• If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
English
• If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed. If the unit still fails to operate properly after the Reset button has been pressed, contact your local KENWOOD dealer for assistance.
•Press the reset button if the Disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. Normal operation should be restored.
Reset button
•We strongly recommend the use of the Code Security function (see p.35) to prevent theft.
• The illustrations of the display and the panel appearing in this manual are examples used to explain more clearly how the controls are used. Therefore, what appears on the display in the illustrations may differ from what appears on the display on the actual equipment, and some of the illustrations on the display may represent something impossible in actual operation.
Lens Fogging
Right after you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dew or condensation may form on the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, CDs may be impossible to play. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not operate normally after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer.
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
Cleaning the Unit
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth. If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off.
Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch the surface or erases characters.
Cleaning the CD Slot
As dust can accumulate in the CD slot, clean it occasionally. Your CDs can get scratched if you put them in a dusty CD slot.
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The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas)
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
The label is attached to the chassis/case and says that the component uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class. There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit.
About RDS
RDS (Radio Data System)
When listening to an RDS station, the program service name of the station is displayed, advising you quickly which station is being received.
RDS (Radio Data System) stations also transmit alternative frequency data for the same station. When you are making long trips, this function automatically switches to the particular frequency with the best reception for the particular network of stations that you want to listen to. The data is automatically stored, allowing you to switch quickly to another RDS stations, broadcasting the same program, that has better reception. These include stations stored in the station preset memory that you often listen to.
Enhanced Other Network
Stations that offer <Enhanced Other Network> also transmit information about other RDS stations that have traffic information. When you are tuned to a station that is not transmitting traffic information, but another RDS station starts transmitting a traffic bulletin, the tuner automatically switches to the other station for the duration of the bulletin.
Alarm
When an emergency transmission (announcing disasters, etc.) is sent, all current functions are interrupted to allow the warning to be received.
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Notes on playing MP3/WMA (Z838W)
This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3)/WMA. Note, however, that the MP3/WMA recording media and formats acceptable are limited. When writing MP3/WMA, pay attention to the following restrictions.
English
Acceptable media
The MP3/WMA recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW. Please use the full format when using CD-RW. If you use the quick format, media may not be played.
Acceptable medium formats
The following formats are available for the media used in this unit. The maximum number of characters used for file name including the delimiter (".") and three-character extension are indicated in parentheses.
• ISO 9660 Level 1 (12 characters)
• ISO 9660 Level 2 (31 characters)
• Joliet (64 characters)
• Romeo (128 characters)
Up to 200 characters can be displayed in the long file name format. For a list of available characters, see the instruction manual of the writing software and the section Entering file and folder names below. The media reproducible on this unit has the following limitations:
• Maximum number of directory levels: 8
• Maximum number of files per folder: 255
• Maximum number of characters for folder name: 64
• Maximum number of folders: 100
MP3/WMA written in the formats other than the above may not be successfully played and their file names or folder names are not properly displayed.
Settings for your MP3/WMA encoder and CD writer
Do the following setting when compressing audio data in WMA data with the WMA encoder.
•Transfer bit rate: 48 k —192 kbps
• Sampling frequency: 32k, 44.1k 48k Hz
When you use your CD writer to record MP3/WMA up to the maximum disc capacity, disable additional writing. For recording on an empty disc up to the maximum capacity at once, check Disc at Once.
Entering ID3 tag and Contents Description
The Displayable ID3 tag is ID3 version
1.x. For the character code, refer to the List of Codes.
Entering file and folder names
The code list characters are the only file names and folder names that can be entered and displayed. If you use any other character for entry, the file and folder names are not displayed correctly. They may neither be displayed correctly depending on the CD writer used. The unit recognizes and plays only those MP3/WMA which have the MP3/WMA extension (.MP3/.WMA).
A file with a name entered with characters not on the code list may not play correctly.
Writing files into a medium
When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, the unit checks all the data on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or non-MP3/WMA files, therefore, it takes a long time until the unit starts playing MP3/WMA. In addition, it may take time for the unit to move to the next MP3/WMA file or a Track Search or Album Search may not be performed smoothly.
Loading such a medium may produce loud noise to damage the speakers.
• Do no attempt to play a medium containing a non-MP3/WMA with the MP3/WMA extension. The unit mistakes non-MP3/WMA they have the MP3/WMA extension.
• Do not attempt to play a medium containing non MP3/WMA.
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files for MP3/WMA data as long as
file
MP3/WMA playing order
4 Button ¢ Button AM Button FM Button
Operation of the button
Current
folder number
AM Button FM Button
Operation of the button
Current
folder number
Current
file number
4 Button
¢ Button
Operation of the button
Beginning of file
Folder
Example of a medium's folder/file hierarchy
Level 2 Level 4
Level 1 Level 3
File
Root
When selected for play, Album Search, Track Search, or for Album Select, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they were written by the CD writer. Because of this, the order in which they are expected to be played may not match the order in which they are actually played. You may be able to set the order in which MP3/WMA are to be played by writing them onto a medium such as a CD-R with their file names beginning with play sequence numbers such as "01" to "99", depending on your CD writer.
For example, a medium with the following folder/ file hierarchy is subject to Album Search, Track Search, or Album Select as shown below.
When a Track Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ...
When an Album Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ...
When Album Select is selected with file ¡$ being played to move from folder to folder ...
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About CDs
Handling CDs
• Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD.
English
• CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than a normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-RW after reading the caution items on the package etc.
• Don’t stick tape etc. on the CD. Also, don’t use a CD with tape stuck on it.
When using a new CD
If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use it after removing them with a ball pen etc.
Burrs
Burrs
CD cleaning
Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.
Removing CDs
When removing CDs from this unit pull them out horizontally.
CDs that can’t be used
• CDs that aren’t round can’t be used.
• CDs with coloring on the recording surface or that are dirty can’t be used.
• Don’t use CDs without disc mark
.
•A CD-R or CD-RW that hasn’t been finalized can’t be played. (For the finalization process refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-R/CD-RW recorder instruction manual.)
CD accessories
Don’t use disc type accessories.
CD storage
• Don’t place them in direct sunlight (On the seat or dashboard etc.) and where the temperature is high.
• Store CDs in their cases.
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General features
¢
SRC
ATT/
LOUD
Q/
AUD
S.A
FM
4
AM/
NF
DISP
u
d
/
MENU
Release button
Power
Turning ON the Power
Press the [SRC] button.
When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 35) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF".
Turning OFF the Power
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
Selecting the Source
Press the [SRC] button.
Source required Display
Tuner "TUNER" CD "Compact Disc" External disc "DiscChanger" Auxiliary input "AUX" Standby (Illumination only mode) "ALL OFF"
• For Auxiliary input one of the below optional accessories is necessary.
- KCA-S210A
- CA-C1AX
- CD changer with an Auxiliary input function installed.
• This unit automatically turns full power OFF after 20 minutes lapses in Standby mode in order to save the vehicles battery. The time until full power OFF can be set in <Power OFF Timer> (page 41).
The display above is an example when Display type is set to "Display Type A". The function indicator is displayed only if it is "Display Type A".
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General features
Volume
Increasing Volume
English
Press the [u] button.
Decreasing Volume
Press the [d] button.
Attenuator
Turning the volume down quickly.
Press the [ATT] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "ATT ON" is displayed.
Loudness
Compensating for low and high tones during low volume.
Press the [LOUD] button for at least 1 second.
Each time the button is pressed for at least 1 second the Loudness turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "LOUD ON" is displayed.
System Q
You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of the music.
1 Select the source to set
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Select the Sound type
Press the [Q] button.
Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.
Sound setting Display
Flat "FLAT" User memory "User Preset" Rock "ROCK" Pops "POPS" Easy "EASY" Top 40 "TOP 40" Jazz "JAZZ"
• User memory: The values set on the <Audio control> (page 10).
• Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker & Woofer Setting> (page 12). First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.
Audio Control
1 Select the source for adjustment
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second.
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3 Select the Audio item for adjustment
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted switch as shown below.
4 Adjust the Audio item
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Adjustment Item Display Range
Bass Center Frequency
Bass level "Bass" –8 — +8 Bass Q Factor "Bass Q" 1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00 Bass Extend "Bass EXT" ON/OFF Middle Center "Middle FRQ" 0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 (kHz)
Frequency Middle level "Middle" –8 — +8 Middle Q Factor "Middle Q" 1.0/2.0 Treble Center
Frequency Treble level "Treble" –8 — +8 Balance "Balance" Left 15 — Right 15 Fader "Fader" Rear 15 — Front 15 Non-Fading level* "NF Level" –15 — +15 Front High Pass Filter "HPF Front" Through/40/60/80/100/120/
Rear High Pass Filter "HPF Rear" Through/40/60/80/100/120/
Non-Fading "LPF NF" 50/80/120/Through (Hz) Low Pass Filter*
Non-Fading Phase* "NF Phase" Normal (0°)/Reverse (180°) Volume offset "Volume Offset"–8 — ±0
"Bass FRQ" 60/70/80/100 or 150 (Hz)
"Treble FRQ" 10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 (kHz)
150/180/220 (Hz)
150/180/220 (Hz)
• According to the Bass Q Factor setting value, the frequencies that can be set in Bass Center Frequency change as shown below.
Bass Q Factor Bass Center Frequency
1.00/1.25/1.50 60/70/80/100
2.00 60/70/80/150
• When the bass extend is set to ON, low frequency response is extended by 20%.
•Volume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a difference
*: This mode is available only when <Non-fading Output> (page
21) is ON.
from the basic volume.
5 Exit Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button.
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General features
Speaker & Woofer Setting
Speaker setting allows the System Q settings to be fine-tuned according to the type of speakers.
English
Woofer setting allows for Network configuration according to the type of subwoofers.
1 Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "ALL OFF" display.
2 Enter Speaker & Woofer Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
"Speaker Setting" is displayed.
3 Select the Setting mode
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the button is pressed it switches between Speaker setting mode and Woofer setting mode.
4 Select the Speaker and Woofer type
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown below.
In Speaker setting mode
Speaker type Display
OFF "OFF" For 5 & 4 in. speaker "5/4 inch" For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker "6*9/6inch" For the OEM speaker "O.E.M."
In Woofer setting mode
Woofer type Display
OFF "Woofer OFF" 12 in. A type "12in type A" 10 in. A type "10in type A" 12 in. B type "12in type B" 10 in. B type "10in type B" 12 in. C type "12in type C" 10 in. C type "10in type C" 8 in. type "8inch" 12 in. D type "12in type D" 10 in. D type "10in type D"
5 Exit Speaker & Woofer Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
Switching Display Type
Setting the Display type.
Press the [DISP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Display type switches as shown below.
Display Display mode
Picture
"Display Type D"
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Character information display
"Display Type A"
Character information display
"Display Type B"
Source type icon
Picture Character
"Display Type C"
The display of each part can be changed.
- Picture: <Display switching part for "Display Type C" and "Display Type D"> (page 16)
- Character information display: <Display switching part for "Display Type A" and "Display Type B">: (page 13) <Display switching part for "Display Type C" and "Display Type D">(page 16)
information display
Display switching part for "Display Type A" and "Display Type B"
When Display Type is set to "Display Type A" or "Display Type B", the displayed contents are changed.
"Display Type A"
Character information display part a
Character information display part b
1 Select the Display Type
Press the [DISP] button.
2 Enter Display Control mode
Press the [S.A] button.
"Display Control" is displayed.
3 Switch character information display part b
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Switch character information display part c
(Only when Display Type is "Display Type A")
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the display switches. The Reference for the display content is after this operation's explanation.
4 Exit Display Control mode
Press the [S.A] button.
Character information display part c cannot display the same information as character information display part b.
"Display Type B"
Character information display part c
Character information display part a
Character information display part b
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General features
In Tuner source
Character information display part b Display
English
Information Display
Program Service name or Frequency "PS" Radio text "R-TEXT" Date & Clock "DATE+CLOCK"
(Only when Display Type is "Display Type B") Date "DATE" Blank (Only when Display Type is "Display Type A")
The Frequency is displayed during Program Service name reception
Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.
The frequency for the RDS station will be displayed for 5 seconds instead of the Program Service name.
Character information display part c Display
Information Display
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK" Radio text "R-TEXT" Blank Date "DATE" Date & Clock "DATE+CLOCK" or "CLOCK"
The band display is always displayed on the a part display.
In CD/ External disc source
Character information display part b Display
Information Display
Disc name "DNPS" Disc title "DISC-TITLE" Track title "TRACK-TITLE" Date & Clock "DATE+CLOCK"
(Only when Display Type is "Display Type B") Date "DATE" Blank (Only when Display Type is "Display Type A")
Character information display part c Display
Information Display
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK" Track Title "TRACK-TITLE" Disc Title "DISC-TITLE" Disc name "DNPS" Blank Date "DATE" Date & Clock "DATE+CLOCK" or "CLOCK"
• The Track Time is always displayed on the a part display.
• For Disc name registration refer to <Disc Naming (DNPS)> (page
32).
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Function of the Z838W
In MP3/WMA source
Character information display part b Display
Information Display
Disc name "DNPS" Folder name "FOLDER NAME" File name "FILE NAME" Song title & Artist name "TITLE/ARTIST" Album name & Artist name "ALBUM/ARTIST" Date & Clock "DATE+CLOCK"
(Only when Display Type is "Display Type B") Date "DATE" Blank (Only when Display Type is "Display Type A")
Character information display part c Display
Information Display
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK" Album name & Artist name "ALBUM/ARTIST" Song title & Artist name "TITLE/ARTIST" File name "FILE NAME" Folder name "FOLDER NAME" Disc name "DNPS" Blank Date "DATE" Date & Clock "DATE+CLOCK" or "CLOCK"
• The Track Time is always displayed on the a part display.
• For Disc name registration refer to <Disc Naming (DNPS)> (page
32).
• The Album name cannot be displayed during WMA play.
In Auxiliary input source
Character information display part b Display
Information Display
Blank (Only when Display Type is "Display Type A") Date "DATE" Date & Clock "DATE+CLOCK"
(Only when Display Type is "Display Type B")
Character information display part c Display
Information Display
Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK" Blank Date "DATE" Date & Clock "DATE+CLOCK" or "CLOCK"
The Auxiliary input name is always displayed on the a part display.
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General features
In Standby mode
Character information display part b Display
English
Information Display
Blank (Only when Display Type is "Display Type A") Date "DATE" Date & Clock "DATE+CLOCK"
(Only when Display Type is "Display Type B")
Character information display part c Display
Information Display
Blank Date "DATE" Date & Clock "DATE+CLOCK" or "CLOCK"
The "ALL OFF" is always displayed on the a part display.
Display switching part for "Display Type C" and "Display Type D"
When Display Type is set to "Display Type C" or "Display Type D", the displayed contents are changed.
"Display Type C"
Picture part a
Character information display part b
"Display Type D"
Picture part a
1 Select the Display Type
Press the [DISP] button.
2 Enter Display Control mode
Press the [S.A] button.
"Display Control" is displayed.
3 Switch character information display part b
Press the [AM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the display switches. The Reference for the display content is after this operation's explanation.
Switch the Picture part a
Press the [FM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the display switches.
Display
Demonstration Movie 1 Movie 2 Downloaded movie (Z838W only) Spectrum Analyzer 1 Spectrum Analyzer 2 Spectrum Analyzer 3 Spectrum Analyzer 4 Spectrum Analyzer 5 Wallpaper
4 Exit Display Control mode
Press the [S.A] button.
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•Wallpapers can be changed. This unit comes with 5 types of wallpaper registered. (Z838W) A downloaded wallpaper is added to the place after the last original wallpaper of this unit. Refer to <Wallpaper selecting> (page 18).
• (Z838W) A downloaded movie can be selected when it has been downloaded into this unit. Refer to <Picture downloading> (page 20).
In Tuner source
Character information display part b Display
Information Display
Program Service name or Frequency "BAND+ch+PS" Date "DATE" Date & Clock "DATE+CLOCK" Radio text "R-TEXT"
The Frequency is displayed during Program Service name reception
Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.
The frequency for the RDS station will be displayed for 5 seconds instead of the Program Service name.
In CD/ External disc source
Character information display part b Display
Information Display
Disc name "DNPS" Track Time "P-Time" Date "DATE" Date & Clock "DATE+CLOCK" Track title "TRACK-TITLE" Disc title "DISC-TITLE"
For Disc name registration refer to <Disc Naming (DNPS)> (page
32).
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