Panasonic CQ-C3503N, CQ-C3303N User Manual

MP3 CD Player/Receiver

Model: CQ-C3503N/C3303N

TEXT

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Safety Information

■

Read the operating instructions for the unit and all other com­ponents of your car audio system carefully before using the
system. They contain instructions about how to use the sys­tem in a safe and effective manner. Panasonic assumes no
responsibility for any problems resulting from failure to
observe the instructions given in this manual.

■

This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use the
product safely and to alert you to potential dangers resulting
from improper connections and operations. The meanings of
the pictographs are explained below. It is important that you
fully understand the meanings of the pictographs in order to
use this manual and the system properly.

This pictograph intends to alert you to the pres­ence of important operating instructions and
installation instructions. Failure to heed the
instructions may result in injury or material dam­age.

Caution

This pictograph intends to alert you to the pres­ence of important operating instructions and
installation instructions. Failure to heed the
instructions may result in severe injury or death.

Warning

Warning

Observe the following warnings when using
this unit.

❑

The driver should neither watch the display nor
operate the system while driving.

Watching the display or operating the system will distract
the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and can cause
accidents. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use
the parking brake before watching the display or operating
the system.

❑

Use the proper power supply.

This product is designed for operation with a negative
grounded 12 V DC battery system. Never operate this prod­uct with other battery systems, especially a 24 V DC battery
system.

❑

Keep batteries and insulation film out of reach of
infants.

Batteries and insulation film can be ingested, so keep them
out of the reach of infants. If an infant ingests a battery or
insulation film, please seek immediate medical attention.

❑

Protect the Deck Mechanism.

Do not insert any foreign objects into the slot of this unit.

❑

Do not disassemble or modify the unit.

Do not disassemble, modify the unit or attempt to repair the
product yourself. If the product needs to be repaired, consult
your dealer or an authorized Panasonic Service Centre.

❑

Do not use the unit when it is out of order.

If the unit is out of order (no power, no sound) or in an
abnormal state (has foreign objects in it, is exposed to
water, is smoking, or smells), turn it off immediately and
consult your dealer.

❑

The remote control unit should not lie about in the
car.

If the remote control unit lies about, it could fall on the floor
while driving, get wedged under the brake pedal, and lead to
a traffic accident.

❑

Refer fuse replacement to qualified service person­nel.

When the fuse blows out, eliminate the cause and have it
replaced with the fuse prescribed for this unit by a qualified
service engineer. Incorrect replacement of the fuse may lead
to smoke, fire, and damage to the product.

Observe the following warnings when
installing.

❑

Disconnect the lead from the negative (–) battery
terminal before installation.

Wiring and installation with the negative (–) battery terminal
connected may cause electrical shock and injury due to a
short circuit.
Some cars equipped with the electrical safety system have
specific procedures of battery terminal disconnection.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE MAY LEAD TO THE
UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY
SYSTEM RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

❑

Never use safety-related components for installa­tion, grounding, and other such functions.

Do not use safety-related vehicle components (fuel tank,
brake, suspension, steering wheel, pedals, airbag, etc.) for
wiring or fixing the product or its accessories.

❑

Installing the product on the air bag cover or in a
location where it interferes with airbag operation is
prohibited.

❑

Check for piping, gasoline tank, electric wiring, and
other items before installing the product.

If you need to open a hole in the vehicle chassis to attach or
wire the product, first check where the wire harness, gaso­line tank, and electric wiring are located. Then open the hole
from outside if possible.

❑

Never install the product in a location where it inter­feres with your field of vision.

❑

Never have the power cord branched to supply other
equipment with power.

❑

After installation and wiring, you should check the
normal operation of other electrical equipment.

The continuation of their using in abnormal conditions may
cause fire, electrical shock or a traffic accident.

❑

In the case of installation to an airbag-equipping
car, confirm warnings and cautions of the vehicle
manufacturer before installation.

❑

Make sure the leads do not interfere with driving or
getting in and out of the vehicle.

❑

Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuit­ing.

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Caution

Observe the following cautions when using this
unit.

❑

Keep the sound volume at an appropriate level.

Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and
traffic conditions while driving.

❑

This unit is designed for use exclusively in automo­biles.

❑

Do not operate the unit for a prolonged period with
the engine turned off.

Operating the audio system for a long period of time with the
engine turned off will drain the battery.

❑

Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or exces­sive heat.

Otherwise these will raise the interior temperature of the
unit, and it may lead to smoke, fire, or other damage to the
unit.

❑

Do not use the product where it is exposed to water,
moisture, or dust.

Exposure of the unit to water, moisture, or dust may lead to
smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit. Make especially
sure that the unit does not get wet in car washes or on rainy
days.

❑

Set the volume level to low enough before the AUX
connection is completed.

Failure to observe this, the loud noise may come out and
damage your speakers and your hearing.

❑

Do not connect the front AUX directly with a speak­er/headphone output. Failure to observe this, the
sound may not only be distorted, but also break the
internal amplifier.

Observe the following cautions when
installing.

❑

Refer wiring and installation to qualified service
personnel.

Installation of this unit requires special skills and experience.
For maximum safety, have it installed by your dealer.
Panasonic is not liable for any problems resulting from your
own installation of the unit.

❑

Follow the instructions to install and wire the prod­uct.

Not following the instructions to properly install and wire the
product could cause an accident or fire.

❑

Take care not to damage the leads.

When wiring, take care not to damage the leads. Prevent
them from getting caught in the vehicle chassis, screws, and
moving parts such as seat rails. Do not scratch, pull, bend or
twist the leads. Do not run them near heat sources or place
heavy objects on them. If leads must be run over sharp
metal edges, protect the leads by winding them with vinyl
tape or similar protection.

❑

Use the designated parts and tools for installation.

Use the supplied or designated parts and appropriate tools
to install the product. The use of parts other than those sup­plied or designated may result in internal damage to the unit.
Faulty installation may lead to an accident, a malfunction or
fire.

❑

Do not block the air vent or the cooling plate of the
unit.

Blocking these parts will cause the interior of the unit to
overheat and will result in fire or other damage.

❑

Do not install the product where it is exposed to
strong vibrations or is unstable.

Avoid slanted or strongly curved surfaces for installation. If
the installation is not stable, the unit may fall down while
driving and this can lead to an accident or injury.

❑

Installation Angle

The product should be installed in a horizontal position with
the front end up at a convenient angle, but not more than
30˚.
The user should bear in mind that in some areas there may
be restrictions on how and where this unit must be installed.
Consult your dealer for further details.

❑

Wear gloves for safety. Make sure that wiring is
completed before installation.

❑

To prevent damage to the unit, do not connect the
power connector until the whole wiring is complet­ed.

❑

Do not connect more than one speaker to one set of
speaker leads. (except for connecting to a tweeter)

Observe the following cautions when handling
the battery for the remote control unit.

●

Use only specified battery (CR2025).

●

Match the polarity of the battery with the (+) and (–) marks
in the battery case.

●

Replace a dead battery as soon as possible.

●

Remove the battery from the remote control unit when not
using it for an extended period of time.

●

Insulate the battery (by placing them in a plastic bag or cov­ering them with vinyl tape) before disposal or storage.

●

Dispose of the battery according to the local regulations.

●

Do not disassemble, recharge, heat or short the battery. Do
not throw a battery into a fire or water.

In case of battery leakage

●

Thoroughly wipe the battery liquid off the battery case and
insert new battery.

●

If any part of your body or clothing comes into contact with
battery liquid, wash it with plenty of water.

●

If battery liquid comes into contact with your eyes, wash
them with plenty of water and get immediate medical atten­tion.

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Laser Product

Label Indications and Their Locations

CAUTION

LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

Caution: This product utilizes a laser.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Do not take apart this unit or attempt to make any changes
yourself.

This unit is a very intricate device that uses a laser pickup to retrieve
information from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully
shielded so that its rays remain inside the cabinet.
Therefore, never try to disassemble the player or alter any of its parts
since you may be exposed to laser rays and dangerous voltages.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Caution Label

Deck Ass’y
(Upper Side)

Safety Information (continued)

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and elec­tronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection
points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you
may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new
product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential neg­ative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate
waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated col­lection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legisla­tion.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for
further information.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the cor­rect method of disposal.

Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)

CAUTION - LASER RA­DIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO
BEAM.

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GEÖFFNET. VERMEIDEN
SIE EIN AUSSETZEN
GEGENÜBER DEM
LASERSTRAHL.

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CQ-C3503N/C3303N

MP3 CD Player/Receiver

■ Large-sized volume control

A large-sized rotary volume control that looks like one
belonging to a Hi-Fi audio system is featured.

■ SQ (Sound Quality)

SQ is a function that can call up various sound types at the
touch of button in accordance with your listening music
type.

■ SRS TruBass

®

TruBass is an audio technology to which the technique of
bass sound reproduction used in pipe organs is electrically
applied, and in which an equalizer is not used at all and
bass sound from the speakers to be used is richly repro­duced.

■ The AUX input terminal is equipped on the

front panel.

Your mobile audio player and other devices are con­nectable to this unit without any difficulty.

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Panasonic welcomes you to our constantly growing family of electronic products owners.
We endeavor to give you the advantages of precise electronic and mechanical engineering, manufactured with carefully
selected components, and assembled by people who are proud of the reputation their work has built for our company.
We know this product will bring you many hours of enjoyment, and after you discover the quality, value and reliability
we have built into it, you too will be proud to be a member of our family.

Features Contents

Common

Safety Information .............................................. 2

Features .............................................................. 5

Contents .............................................................. 5

Accessories ........................................................ 6

Remote Control Unit .......................................... 6

Preparation ......................................................... 7

¡ Remote Control Unit
¡ Main Unit

ACC Setting

General ................................................................ 8

Each source

Radio ................................................................. 10

Radio Data System (RDS) ................................ 12

Before Disc Playback ....................................... 18

CD Player .......................................................... 19

MP3 Player ........................................................ 20

Notes on MP3 ................................................... 22

As needed

Audio Settings .................................................. 24

¡ Volume
¡ Bass/Treble
¡ SRS TruBass
¡ Balance/Fader

Function Settings ............................................. 26

¡ FM Monaural Reception (FM mode)
¡ Local Tuning (Radio mode)
¡ Region (REG) Mode (FM mode)
¡ PTY Language Selection (RDS mode)
¡ Change in Luminescent Color of Buttons
¡ Level Meter Display Patterns (PATTERN)
¡ Mute/Attenuation
¡ External Mute
¡ AUX Skip
¡ ACC Selection

Anti-Theft System ............................................ 32

Fuse ................................................................... 33

Maintenance ..................................................... 33

Notes on Discs ................................................. 33

Troubleshooting ............................................... 34

Specifications ................................................... 39

CQ-C3503N

CQ-C3503N

CQ-C3503N

OptionSuppliedRemote Control Unit

NoYesSRS TruBass

RearFront/RearPre-amp output

RedGreen/RedLuminescent color of buttons

CQ-C3303NCQ-C3503N

Models

Features

Differences between 2 Models

¡ This operating instruction manual is for 2 models CQ-C3503N and CQ-C3303N. All illustrations throughout this manual

represent model CQ-C3503N unless otherwise specified. The following table describes the differences between 2 models.

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Note:

¡ The number in parentheses underneath each accessory part name is the part number for maintenance and service.
¡ Accessories and their parts numbers are subject to modification without prior notice due to improvements.
¡ Trim Plate and Mounting Collar are mounted on the main unit at shipment.

Accessories

Power
Connector

(YEAJ02874)

Q'ty: 1

Mounting
Collar

(YEFX0217263)

Q'ty: 1

Removable
Face Plate Case

(YEFA131839)

Q'ty: 1

Trim Plate

(YEFC051011)

Q'ty: 1

Installation
Instructions

(YEFM294110)
(YEFM294111)
(YEFM294112)

Q'ty: 1 set

PAN EUROPEAN
GUARANTEE
(Warranty Card)

Q'ty: 1

Operating
Instructions

(YEFM285756)

Q'ty: 1

Lock Cancel
Plate

Q'ty: 2

Mounting
Bolt

Q'ty: 1

ISO Antenna
Adapter

Q'ty: 1

Installation kit (YEP0FZ5699)

SEL

SRC

BAND

MUTE

VOL

DISP

Remote
Control Unit

(Includes a battery)

(EUR7641010)

Q'ty: 1

CQ-C3503N

SELSEL

SRCSRC

BANDBAND MUTEMUTE

2 31

5

8

0

64

97

#

VOLVOL

DISPDISP

CAR AUDIO

MENU

SEL

POWER

SOURCE

SRC

SET

BAND MUTE

231

5

8

0

64

97

#

VOL

RANDOM

NUMBER

TUNE TUNE

SCAN REPEAT

DISP

¡ This instruction manual explains operations for use with the buttons on the main unit. (Different operations excluded)

[0] to [9]

Menu
Select

Tune
Track/file selection
Fast forward/fast
reverse

Display

Volume/audio setting
Function setting

Track/folder/file
number input

Power
Source

Mute/attenuation

Random
Scan
Repeat

Folder selection

Set
Band
Pause

Remote Control Unit

Note:

¡ Remote Control Unit for CQ-C3303N is

option (CA-RC80N).

¡ The optional remote control is available

from your local dealer. (CA-RC80N)

MUTEMUTE

PWRPWR

MODEMODE

VOLVOL

CAR AUDIO

MUTE

PWR

MODE

BANDBANDBAND

VOL

TUNE

TRACK

POWER

Power

Mute/attenuation

Volume

Tune
Track selection
Fast forward/fast
reverse

Mode
(Source)

Band
Pause

(CA-RC80N)

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POWER
SOURCE

MENU

SEL

SEL

SRC

SRC

VOL

VOL

SET

BAND

MUTE

BAND MUTE

2 31

231

RANDOM

SCAN REPEAT

5

64

5

64

97

97

8

8

TUNE TUNE

0

0

DISP

DISP

#

#

NUMBER

CAR AUDIO

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Preparation

Main Unit

For an ACC-equipped car, select ON. (a Page 30) The
following functions are available. (Default: off)

¡The power is turned on automatically when inserting a

disc.

¡The clock can be displayed even if the power is off.

(a Page 8)

: ACC not equipped

(Default)

:

ACC equipped

Caution

¡Be sure to select OFF when your car has no

ACC position in the ignition switch. Failure to
do this could cause the battery to go dead.

ACC Setting

Warning

¡Keep a battery away from children to avoid the risk of

accidents. If an infant ingests a battery, please seek
immediate medical attention.

Caution

¡ Remove and dispose of an old battery immediately.
¡ Do not disassemble, heat or short a battery. Do not

throw a battery into a fire or water.

¡ Follow local regulations when disposing of a battery.
¡ Improper use of a battery may cause overheating, an

explosion or ignition, resulting in injury or a fire.

Note:

¡Battery Information:

Battery Type: Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025)
(Included in the remote control)
Battery Life: Approximately 6 months under normal use
(at room temperature)

Remote Control Unit

CQ-C3503N

Preparation Before Initial Use

Pull the insulation film out from the
backside of remote control gently.

Battery Replacement

q Remove the battery holder with the

remote control unit placed on a flat
surface.

q Stick your thumbnail into the

groove, and push the holder in the
direction of the arrow, and at the
same time.

w Pull it out in the direction of the

arrow using a tough pointed object.

wPut a battery in the case with (+) side

facing up.

ePut the case back.

Tough pointed
object

Back side

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General

[]][[]

(Hour/minute adjustment)

[MUTE: Mute/attenuation]
(SQ: Sound Quality)

[DISP] (Clock)

[SRC: Source]
(PWR: Power)

Power

Set your car’s ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.

ON:Press [SRC] (PWR).

OFF: Press and hold [SRC] (PWR) for more than 1

second.

Clock Display (at Power Off)

When the power of the unit is set to OFF, press [DISP]
(ACC ON).

(Clock time) (Default)

(Display off)

When the power is set to ON, refer to the description for
each source mode.

Remote control sensor
(aPage 6)

[VOLUME]

Source

Press

[SRC]

to change the source.

Radio

CD Player

MP3 Player

AUX

(Sound source connecting

to the front AUX input ter­minal aPage 28)

(When an MP3 data disc is

in the player aPage 20)

OR

(aPage 19)

(aPage 10)

Level Meter
(aPage 28)

Radio Mode Display (aPage 10)

SQ indicator

AUX (AUX in)
To a line output of an
external sound/audio
device (ex. Silicon­audio player, HDD
player, etc.)

Caution

¡Set the volume level to low enough before the

AUX connection is completed.
Failure to observe this, the loud noise may
come out and damage your speakers and your
hearing.

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Volume

Note:

¡ The volume level can be set independently for each

source. (For radio, one volume setting for AM
(LW/MW), one volume setting for all FMs)

Mute/Attenuation

ON : Press [MUTE].
OFF : Press [MUTE] again.

You can select mute or attenuation. (a Page 28)

SQ (Sound Quality)

SQ is a function that can call up various sound types at the
touch of button in accordance with your listening music
type.

Press and hold [SQ] for more than 1 second to select the
sound type (SQ) as follows:

Note:

¡ If no operation takes place for more than 5 seconds in

the SQ mode, the display returns to the regular mode.

¡ Settings of SQ, bass/treble and volume are influenced

one another. If such an influence causes distortion to
the audio signal, readjust bass/treble or volume.
(a Page 24)

Clock Setting

The 24-hour system is used for the clock.

Note:

¡ Adjust the clock when “NO CT” appears on the screen.

Select the radio AM (LW/MW) mode. (a Page 10)

Frequency

Press and hold [DISP] for more than 2 seconds.

Hour blinks

Adjust the hour.

[[] : put forward hour.
[]] : put back hour.

Hour entered

Press [DISP].

Minute blinks

Adjust the minute.

[[] : put forward minute.
[]] : put back minute.

Minute entered

Press [DISP].

Completed

Note:

¡ When a broadcast of FM Radio Data System is received,

the clock is adjusted automatically by the Clock Time
service. (a Page 12)

(VOCAL) clear sound:
emphasizes middle tone and slightly
emphasizes treble.

(POP) wide-ranged and deep sound:
slightly emphasizes bass and treble.

(ROCK) speedy and heavy sound:
exaggerates bass and treble.

(FLAT) flat frequency response:
does not emphasize any part. (Default)

Default: 18
Setting range: 0 to 40

indicator

Down

Up

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Radio Mode

Press [SRC] to select the radio mode.

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Band

Press [BAND].

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Tuning

[[]: Higher frequency
[]]: Lower frequency

Press and hold [[] or []] for more than 0.5
seconds, then release it. Seeking will start.

Note:

¡ For tuning in to only stations whose receiving condi-

tions are good in the seeking mode, set LOCAL to ON.
(a Page 26)

¡ For reducing noise when a receiving FM stereo wave is

weak, set FM MONO to ON. (a Page 26)

Display Change

Press [DISP] to change the display as follows.

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AM (LW/MW) 3FM (non RDS)

*Adjust the clock when

“

NO CT

”

appears on the screen.

(Clock setting a Page 9 )

Radio

Band Frequency

Preset number

Clock Time (CT)*

Frequency

PS (Programme
Service Name)

Clock Time (CT)*

Frequency

[]][[] (TUNE)

[BAND] (APM: Auto Preset Memory)

[SRC] (Source)

[DISP] (Display)

Preset Buttons [1] to [6]

(Preset station)

(Stereo) indicator

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Auto Preset Memory (APM)

With this operation, stations with good receiving condi­tions can be automatically stored in the preset memory.

q Select a band. (a Previous page)
w Press and hold [BAND] (APM) for more than 2 sec-

onds.
6 stations with first to 6th highest in signal strength will
be preset to each band.
Once set, the preset stations are sequentially scanned
for 5 seconds each. (scanning)

Note:
¡ To stop scanning, press one of the buttons from [1] to

[6].

¡ Only RDS stations will be saved at default setting (AF

ON). To select non-RDS stations, set AF to
OFF. (a Page 13)

Manual Preset Memory

With this operation, a station can be manually stored in the
preset memory.

q Select a band and frequency. (a Previous page)
w Press and hold one of the preset buttons from [1] to [6]

until the display blinks once.

Preset number

Station Preset

Up to 6 stations can be stored in each of the FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM (LW/MW) band selections.

Note:

¡ New stations overwrite existing saved stations after these procedures.

Warning

¡To ensure safety, never attempt to preset stations while you are driving.

Preset Station Calling

q Select a band. (a Previous page)
w Press one of the preset buttons from [1] to [6].

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Radio Data System (RDS)

RDS Basics

Some FM stations are broadcasting added data compatible with RDS. This unit offers convenient functions using such data.
RDS service availability varies with areas. Please understand if RDS service is not available in your area, the following serv­ice is not available, either. This chapter explains the summary and operation regarding RDS.
The following functions are available when receiving RDS stations.

Programme Service Name (PS)
Display

The name of the station is displayed.

Alternative Frequency (AF)

When reception is poor, an RDS station broadcasting the
same programme is tuned in automatically.

Traffic Programme (TP)

Some RDS FM stations periodically provide a traffic
announcement.
Stations which broadcast the traffic announcement are
called Traffic Programme (TP).

Traffic Announcement (TA)

Radio announcements on traffic conditions.

Clock Time (CT) Service

When receiving an RDS station, the CT service automatical­ly adjusts the time.
“

NO CT

”

is displayed in areas where CT service is not avail-

able. (a Page 9 for Clock Setting)

Programme Type (PTY) Display

RDS FM stations provide a programme type identification
signal.
Example: news, rock, classical music, etc. (a Page 15)

Programme Identification (PI)

Each programme has its own number. This may be used to
search for another frequency on which the same pro­gramme is broadcast.

Region (REG)

Each region has its own number. This may be used to
identify the region where the station you are now listening
to is located.

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Alternative Frequency (AF)

Alternative Frequency (AF)
Mode

Press and hold [TA] (AF) for more than 2 seconds to
select one of the following AF modes.
AF ON : AF, Best Station Research and PI seek function

are active.

AF OFF : When the AF network of an RDS station is not

required.

: Low level AF operating sen-

sitivity. (Default)

: High level AF operating sen-

sitivity.

: When the AF network of an

RDS station is not required.

Display Change

Press [DISP] to change the display as follows.

Preset Memory (AF ON Setting)

Preset Station Calling (Best Station Research)

AF self-tuning allows you to select a station with good
reception from the same network when the preset tuning is
activated.

For Poor Reception (PI Seek)

If reception becomes poor when tuning in a preset station,
press the same preset number button. The same station
with better reception will be searched for.
Press the same preset number button again to cancel.

Note:

¡ For PI Seek, cancel the TA mode first, then execute PI

Seek.

PS (Programme Service Name) (Default)

Frequency

Clock time

[TA] (AF: Alternative Frequency)

[DISP] (Display)

indicator