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1 Document History....................................................................................................................................... 2
2 Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................................... 3
3 Introduction................................................................................................................................................. 6
3.1 WARNINGS and CAUTIONS ................................................................................................................ 6
3.2 Safety references .................................................................................................................................. 6
3.3 Intended use.......................................................................................................................................... 6
4 General Handling........................................................................................................................................ 7
4.1 User interface elements - radio.............................................................................................................. 7
4.2 User interface elements - screen........................................................................................................... 8
4.3 Remote Sound System Controls............................................................................................................ 9
4.4 User interface menu system................................................................................................................ 14
4.5 Disclaimer for Navigation System ........................................................................................................ 14
4.6 Switching the unit ON / OFF................................................................................................................ 15
4.7 Audio Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 15
4.8 Clock operation.................................................................................................................................... 19
5 Radio mode ............................................................................................................................................... 22
5.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 22
5.2 Station keys......................................................................................................................................... 22
5.3 Selecting FM Tuner ............................................................................................................................. 23
5.4 Selecting AM Tuner............................................................................................................................. 28
5.5 Selecting SAT Tuner (Satellite Radio) ................................................................................................. 28
5.6 SAT Options........................................................................................................................................ 29
5.7 Autostore............................................................................................................................................. 31
5.8 Automatic station finder ....................................................................................................................... 32
5.9 Manual station tuning........................................................................................................................... 32
5.10 Scan Search ........................................................................................................................................ 33
6 CD single mode......................................................................................................................................... 34
6.1 Inserting a CD...................................................................................................................................... 34
6.2 Removing a CD ................................................................................................................................... 34
6.3 Selecting CD mode.............................................................................................................................. 34
6.4 Scan search......................................................................................................................................... 34
6.5 Skip ..................................................................................................................................................... 35
6.6 Fast Forward / Fast Reverse ............................................................................................................... 36
6.7 Displaying the elapsed title time .......................................................................................................... 36
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CD Options.......................................................................................................................................... 36
6.9 CD Skipping......................................................................................................................................... 37
6.10 Temperature protection ....................................................................................................................... 37
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7 CD changer mode (optional).................................................................................................................... 38
7.1 Selecting CD changer mode................................................................................................................ 38
7.2 Selecting a CD..................................................................................................................................... 38
7.3 Scan search......................................................................................................................................... 39
7.4 Skip ..................................................................................................................................................... 39
7.5 Fast Forward / Fast Reverse ............................................................................................................... 40
7.6 Displaying the elapsed title time .......................................................................................................... 40
7.7 CD Changer Options ........................................................................................................................... 40
7.8 Temperature protection ....................................................................................................................... 41
7.9 Disc Error ............................................................................................................................................ 41
8 DVD single mode (optional)..................................................................................................................... 42
8.1 Inserting a Disc.................................................................................................................................... 42
8.2 Removing a Disc ................................................................................................................................. 42
8.3 Selecting DVD mode ........................................................................................................................... 42
8.4 Scan search......................................................................................................................................... 42
8.5 Skip ..................................................................................................................................................... 43
8.6 Fast Forward / Fast Reverse ............................................................................................................... 43
8.7 Displaying the elapsed title time .......................................................................................................... 43
8.8 DVD Options........................................................................................................................................ 44
8.9 DVD Skipping ...................................................................................................................................... 44
8.10 Temperature protection ....................................................................................................................... 44
8.11 Disc Error ............................................................................................................................................ 45
9 DVD changer mode (optional) ................................................................................................................. 46
9.1 Selecting DVD changer mode.............................................................................................................. 46
9.2 Selecting a DVD .................................................................................................................................. 46
9.3 Scan search......................................................................................................................................... 46
9.4 Skip ..................................................................................................................................................... 47
9.5 Fast Forward / Fast Reverse ............................................................................................................... 47
9.6 Displaying the elapsed title time .......................................................................................................... 48
9.7 DVD Changer Options......................................................................................................................... 48
9.8 Temperature protection ....................................................................................................................... 48
9.9 Disc Error ............................................................................................................................................ 49
10 Navigation mode ................................................................................................................................... 50
10.1 General notes ...................................................................................................................................... 50
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Selecting navigation mode................................................................................................................... 51
10.3 Navigation Main Menu ......................................................................................................................... 51
10.4 Destination input.................................................................................................................................. 52
10.5 Routing options.................................................................................................................................... 66
10.6 Detour.................................................................................................................................................. 68
10.7 Canceling route guidance .................................................................................................................... 69
10.8 Save current position........................................................................................................................... 70
10.9 Destination memory............................................................................................................................. 71
10.10 Information during route guidance.................................................................................................... 74
10.11 Notes on route guidance .................................................................................................................. 75
10.12 Navigation Options Menu................................................................................................................. 78
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11 Hand Free Cellular Telephone (optional)............................................................................................. 83
12 Glossary of Terms................................................................................................................................. 86
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3 Introduction
This document contains the operating instructions for the Chrysler RB4 Radio Navigation System.
3.1 WARNINGS and CAUTIONS
This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury.
It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read
the entire manual you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions!
3.2 Safety references
Before operating this navigation system for the first time, please read this manual carefully. Note the safety
precautions described in this manual. If you have any questions, please contact the manufacturer.
3.3 Intended use
Generally recognized rules of navigation technology were maintained during the development and manufacture
of the RB4 Radio Navigation System. Therefore the users are sufficiently protected when the system is used for
its intended use. For the us e of the prod uct, especi al ly in motor v eh icles, the st ate-specif ic norms and g uidelines
are to be considered.
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3 1 2
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Figure 1 RB4 User Interface Buttons
Button Function Description
1 ON / Volume Rotary Knob ON/ OFF Button and Volume Control Knob
2. CD Eject Butto n Eject Button for i nternal CD Dri ve
3.
4. Audio Seek Button Seek function for radio receiver, Disc Drive and Disc Changer
5. Multi Fun c tion Buttons Software programmable buttons with multiple functions
6. Audio Scan Button Scan function for radio receiver, Disc Drive and Disc Changer
7. Time Menu But ton Shows time when p ressed. Switc hes to Time Sett ings when held.
8. Announcement Repeat Button Repeats the last Navigation Announcement
9. Navigation Mode Button S witches to Navigation Mode; Cancels Route Guidance
10. Option Menu Button Switches to Option and Settings Menus
11. Radio Mode Button Toggle between Radio Modes (CD>CD Changer>DVD Changer)
12. Radio Mode Button Toggle between Radio Modes (FM1>FM2>AM1>AM2)
13. OK / Select Rotary Knob Confirmation Button and Selection Knob
Radio Station Tune Button Tune function for radio receiver,
Skip function for CD Drive and CD Changer
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4.3 Remote Sound System Controls
4.3.1 General
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the
wheel to access the switches.
Right Hand
Control
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REAR VIEW O F STEERING WHEEL
4.3.1.1 Right Hand Control
The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a push button in the center and controls the volume and
mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker switch will increase the volume and pressing the
bottom of the rocker switch will decrease the volume. Pressing the center button will make the radio switch
between the various modes available (FM, AM, CD, DVD, SAT, NAV etc.).
Note: To switch to the navigation mode, push and hold the center button for 3 seconds.
T o leave the nav igation mod e, push the but t on momentaril y.
Increase Volume
Decrease Volume
Left Hand
Control
Change Mode
Note: Hold
3 seconds
to switch to
NAV Mode
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4.3.1.2 Left Hand Control
The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a push button in the center. The function of the left hand
control is different depending on which mode you are in.
The following describes the left hand control operation in each mode.
4.3.2 Radio operation
Pressing the top of the switch will seek up for the next listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch
will seek down for the next listenable station.
The button located in the center of the left hand control will tune to the next preset station that is programmed in
the radio station preset multifunction buttons.
Seek up
Next station
preset butto n
Seek down
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Left hand control switch
4.3.3 CD player operation – (single Disc in Radio)
Pressing the top of the switch will go to the next track on the CD and pressing the bottom of the switch will go to
the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within eight seconds after the
current track begins to play.
The button located in the center of the left hand control has no function.
Next track
No function
Previous track
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Left hand control switch
4.3.4 CD changer operation
Pressing the top of the switch will go to the next track on the CD and pressing the bottom of the switch will go to
the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the
current track begins to play.
The button located in the center of the left hand control will play the next disc in the CD changer.
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Play next
Disc in changer
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4.3.5 DVD Rear Seat Video™ operation
Pressing the top of the switch will go to the next track on the Disc and pressing the bottom of the switch will go
to the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the
current track begins to play.
The button located in the center of the left hand control has no function.
Next track
No function
Previous track
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Left hand control switch
4.3.6 DVD Changer operation
Pressing the top of the switch will go to the next track on the Disc and pressing the bottom of the switch will go
to the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the
current track begins to play.
The button located in the center of the left hand control will play the next disc in the DVD changer.
Next track
Play next
Disc in changer
Previous track
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Left hand control switch
4.3.7 SAT operation (Satellite Radio)
Pressing the top of the switch will seek up for the next listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch
will seek down for the next listenable station.
The button located in the center of the left hand control will tune to the next preset station that is programmed in
the radio station preset multifunction buttons.
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Next station
preset butto n
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Left hand control switch
4.3.8 Hands Free Set for Cellular operation
The HFM functions are not supported by the steering wheel controls.
4.3.9 Navigation operation
Pressing the top of the switch will scroll up in selection lists and pressing the bottom of the switch will scroll
down in selection lists.
The button located in the center of the left hand control will confirm the highlighted selection or will cancel your
input or cancel your route guidance.
Scroll up
Confirm
selection
(ENTER)
Scroll down
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Left hand control switch
Increase Audi o
Switch Cursor
Program Volume
Decrease Audio
Program Volume
Cursor (yell ow area) in c entral scree n area.
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Press the right hand center button for less than 3 seconds, to switch the cursor back and forth between the list
in the central screen area and the multifunction button area.
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Cursor (yellow area) in multifunction button screen area.
Press the right hand center button for more than 3 seconds to switch between navigation mode and audio
mode.
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a) Highlight ed
Function selected
Available multifunction button states (button symbols):
a) A highlighted button symbol indicates an active function.
b) No button symbol indicates, that the use of this multifunction button has no effect.
c) A regular button symbol calls the function named on the button symbol.
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4.5 Disclaimer for Navigation System
Before using the navigation system you have to confir m the disclai m er.
Note: Change
language with
multifunction buttons
b) No function
c) Function
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The disclaimer will be activated in the navigation mode after the ignition was turned on.
4.5.1 Language selection
Press the multifunction button to change to the desired language.
Note: A navigation CD has to be inserted to change the language.
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4.6 Switching the unit ON / OFF
Power to operate the navigation radio is supplied through the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC
position to operate the navigation radio.
The radio is switched ON and OFF with the ignition switch. It is also possible to set the unit in standby mode
during driving by pressing the ON / OFF / VOL rotary knob.
If the ignition is switched off with the radio in standby mode, the radio memorizes the standby state if the
Note:
ignition is switched on again. Press the ON / OFF / VOL rotary knob to switch the radio on.
The navigation software is always working when the ignition is switched on, even if the radio is in standby mode.
It is possible to eject the CD and to display the time if the unit is switched off.
4.7 Audio Settings
4.7.1 Audio Volume
Increase or decrease volume by turning the VOL knob.
Note: Changes take
effect only for the
displayed A udi o
Source
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The volume level can be seen on the display while changing the volume.
There are different volume levels for audio programs, optional hands free phone, and navigation
announcements.
Note: Set the navigation announcement volume by turning the VOL knob while a navigation announcement is
playing. Also change the navigation announcement settings by initiating an announcement by pressing the RPT
button (repeat) and adjusting the volume knob while the navigation announcement is repeating. The hands free
phone volume can be changed, when the radio is in HFM mode.
4.7.2 Activate Sound Menu
Select the FM Options Menu by pressing the
Sound Sett ings
Press the AUDIO multifunction button to access the Audio Settings Menu.
button while in FM Mode.
OPT
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BASS and TREBLE change only for the selected audio source shown in the status line. BAL and
Note:
FADER change for all audio sources.
Sound Sett ings
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To return to the AM/FM Menu press the AM/FM button once.
4.7.3 Bass
To adjust the bass, activate the Sound Menu by pressing the AUDIO multifunction button in the Options Menu.
Press the BAS S multifunctio n button and adj ust the bas s to the desired le vel by turnin g the OK knob.
Changes take
Note:
effect only for the
displayed A udi o
Source
BASS
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BASS is the default so the multifunction button will only need to be pressed if you have selected another
Note:
audio setting first.
4.7.4 Treble
To adjust the treble, activate the Sound Menu by pressing the AUDIO multifunction button in the Options Menu.
Press the TREBLE multifunction button and adjust the treble to the desired level by turning the OK knob
Note: Changes take
effect only for the
displayed A udi o
Source
TREBLE
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4.7.5 Bass / Treble Reset
To reset the tone settings to mid range, activate the Sound Menu by pressing the AUDIO multifunction button in
the Options M enu. Press the B ASS or TREBLE mul tifunction but ton first an d then the RESET multifuncti on
button.
RESET
Bass and treble
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The RESET multifunction button in the Audio Settings takes effect only to the bass and treble settings for
Note:
the audio sou rce shown in the status l ine of the dis p lay. Either t he BASS or the TREBLE multi f unction but t on
has to be activ ated before pr essing the RE SE T multifunction button.
4.7.6 Balance
To adjust the balance between the left and right speakers, activate the Sound Menu by pressing the AUDIO
multifunction button in the Options Menu.
Press the BALANCE multifunction button and adjust the left / right balance to the desired level by turning the OK
knob. The changes are displayed in the center of the screen.
Balance
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The BALANCE multifunction button in the Audio Menu affects all audio sources.
Note:
4.7.7 Fader
To adjust the balance between the front and rear speakers, activate the Sound Menu by pressing the AUDIO
multifunction button in the Options Menu.
Press the FADER multifunction button and adjust the balance to the desired level by turning the OK knob. The
changes are displayed in the center of the screen.
Fader
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The FADER multifunction button in the Audio Menu affects all audio sources except Hands Free Phone.
Note:
4.7.8 Balance / Fader Reset
To reset the balance / fader settings, activate the Sound Menu by pressing the AUDIO multifunction button in
the Options Menu, press the FADER or BAL multifunction button, and then the RESET multifunction button.
RESET
Fader and Bala nc e
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Note: The RESET multifunction button in the Tone Menu takes effect for the balance and fader settings for all
audio sources. The BAL or the FADER multifunction button has to be activated before pressing the RESET
multifunction button.
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4.7.9 NAV Volume
This adjusts the amount the entertainment audio decreases during a navigation announcement. It lets you hear
some, none, or all of the entertainment audio while a navigation announcement is playing.
Press the NAV button to switch to navigation mode first. To adjust the settings for the automatic audio program
volume change, activate the Navigation Options Menu by pressing the
button in the Main Navigation
OPT
Menu.
Configuration
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Navigation Options Menu.
Press the CONFIG multifunction button to display the Navigation Configuration Menu.
Volume
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Navigation Configuration Menu.
Press the VOLUME multifunction button to display the Navigation Volume Menu.
Volume ratio
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Navigation Volume Menu.
Change the volume ratio between audio source and navigation voice by turning the VOL rotary knob.
This means that the volume of the normal audio program will be decreased to a fixed value according to the
setting. Setting 0%: No decrease - Setting 100%: Strong decrease.
Test the value by pressing the
button to hear the audio decrease while a navigation prompt is playing.
RPT
Exit the Navi gation Volume M enu by pressi ng the NAV button once.
4.7.10 Mute
When decreasing the volume to zero by turning the VOL/OK knob, the display will show a MUTE symbol.
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4.8 Clock operation
This navigation radio is equipped with a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver. Its internal clock is
automatically set with atomic clock accuracy, as soon a GPS reception is available.
You must choose your local time zone in order to display the current local time by setting the clock.
The time is always displayed in the right hand corner of the status line.
4.8.1 Displaying the time
The time is displayed in the right hand corner of the status line in the display. The default time zone is ET
Eastern Time (UTC-5). Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is, colloquially, “Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)”.
The default time is set by a GPS satellite and has the accuracy of an atomic clock.
Current Time
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Time Display in FM Mode.
Press the TIME button to display the time in the main display.
Note: If GPS is not available, this screen might temporary show “Please wait…”
Current Time
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Time Display in FM Mode.
Press
4.8.2 Time Setup Menu
Select the FM Options Menu by pressing the OPT button.
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TIME
Radio Station
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Press the SETUP multifunction button to access the Current Settings Menu.
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Press the TIME SET multifunction button to access the Time Setup Menu.
Eastern Time Zone
active
Time set by
GPS satellite
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Time Setup Menu shows Eastern time set by satellite.
4.8.3 Changing Time Zone Offset
Turn the SELECT rotary knob until the desired time zone is highlighted. Press the SELECT rotary knob to mark
the checkbox and confirm your selection.
Pacific Time Zone
active
Time set by
GPS satellite
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Time Setup Menu shows Pacific time set by satellite.
Press the BACK multifunction button twice to get back to the main screen.
Note: Press AM/FM, MODE or NAV to exit directly to the radio or to navigation screen.
4.8.4 12 / 24 Hour Mode
This navigation radio operates in 12 hour mode only.
4.8.5 Daylight Savings Time
Turn the OK knob until Daylight Savings is highlighted. Press the OK knob to mark the checkbox and confirm
your selection.
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0408.0500.01
Daylight Savings function active.
Press the BACK multifunction button twice to get back to the main screen.
Note: Press AM/FM, MODE or NAV to exit directly to the radio or to navigation screen.
4.8.6 Offsetting the Clock
For those who desire to set the clock fast, the time can be set forward or backward. The clock will still be as
accurate as an atomic clock.
Press the GPS multifunction button to activate the USER CLOCK function. The HOURS and MIN multifunction
button are now available to set an offset. This offset is maintained when you change the time zones.
GPS CLOCK
is not active
0408.0600.01
User Clock function active (5 min. offset).
Press the BACK multifunction button twice to get back to the main screen.
Press AM/FM, MODE or NAV to exit directly to the radio or to the navigation screen.
Note:
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5 Radio mode
5.1 Overview
The navigation radio is equipped with 2 different tuners:
FM 87.9 MHz – 108 MHz
AM 530 kHz – 1700 kHz
It also has additional control functions for a Satellite Radio.
The different audio modes can be selected via the audio base screen. The tuner mode is the default mode after
a new connection to battery (AM, preset station 1).
The tuner mode’s last used station is automatically selected after all CDs have been ejected in the CD Mode.
Preset multifuncti on
buttons
Stereo Indicator
Currently pl a ying
radio station
Radio Text Function
Time Compass
Tuner Mode
Two banks of
presets
0501.0000.01
FM Tuner Menu
5.2 Station keys
There are 10 station keys available for storing the radio stations in the FM range and 12 station keys for the AM
range. Half are available under FM1 or AM1 and the other half under FM2 or AM2.
Note: If your vehicle is equipped with Memory System, your Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter or Memory
System Buttons can and will be used to recall the navigation radio settings. It is necessary to save the settings
into the Memory System after changes are made to the radio (see car manual). Otherwise the settings (e.g.
radio stat ion presets or tone setti ngs) will be r e placed nex t time the car i s unlocked wit h a Remote K eyless
Entry Transmitter.
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Rotate to select
between
set 1 or set 2
You can access the second set of station preset buttons by turning the OK knob to toggle between the FM1 and
FM2 sets.
In order to st ore the desir ed station, press one of t he station pres et buttons for more then 3 s econds. You w ill
also see the radio station stored in the highlighted multifunction button symbol and PRESET is displayed in the
upper right corner of the screen.
2 sets
of
5 presets
0401.0000.01
This station-preset
button is deselected.
0501.0000.01
Station is now stored
as a preset.
0502.0000.03
5.3 Selecting FM Tuner
Press the
FM 1 presets
5.3.1 Changing menu in the FM range
Turn the OK rotary knob to toggle between the FM1 and FM2 range.
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button repeatedly until the FM1 or FM2 range is displayed.
0502.0000.03
This station-preset
button is selected.
Frequency reading
of the currently
playing radio station.
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0503.0100.01
5.3.2 FM Options
While in FM Mode press the
button to displa y th e F M O p t i on s.
OPT
utostore function.
Program Type
function.
0503.0200.01
See 5.6 Aut ostore for mor e informati on.
See 5.3.4 PTY for more information.
5.3.3 RBDS (Radio Broadcasting Data System)
This radio navigation system is capable of receiving RBDS signals in the FM band. RBDS is a technology for
transmitting inaudible information. This means that the station broadcast information can be evaluated by the
radio.
Note: Not all radio stations support RBDS.
The RBDS infor m ation is dis played with t he frequency reading of the currently playing radio station in the center
of the display .
Frequency reading
FM 1 Range
of the currently
playing radio station.
0502.0000.03
5.3.3.1 Radio Text Information
If the INFO multifunction button is enabled (button text white), then there is additional radio text information
available.
dditional Radio
FM 1 Range
Text Information.
0502.0000.03
Press the INFO multifunctio n button to display the information.
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0503.0303.03
5.3.4 PTY function (Program Type Filter)
PTY is only available in FM mode.
Radio stations are grouped according to their program (e.g. Soft Rock, or Rhythm & Blues), thus permitting a
specific search for stations with the selected program code.
5.3.4.1 PTY Seek
While in FM mode, press the
button. The screen shows a list with available program types.
OPT
Program type
list.
0503.0401.01
FM Options Menu.
Select one or more of the des ired progr am types by tur ning the OK kn ob and confirm ing the sel ections by
pressing the knob.
Note: Confirming the “Clear all” line unmarks all checkboxes and confirming the “Set all” line marks all
checkboxes.
Program type
CLS ROCK is
selected.
0503.0401.02
FM Options Menu.
Press the SEEK button up or down to start the seek function. You must start SEEK from this PTY screen to
seek by PTY.
Station with
selected
program type is
playing.
0503.0401.03
FM Menu.
The radio is now playing the first available station with CLASSIC ROCK program type.
Note: To SEEK the next radio station with the same program type, press OPTION button again,
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the last selection is still marked, and press the
information to be considered during this seek.
5.3.4.2 PTY Scan
While in FM mode press the
button, the screen shows a list with available program types being received.
OPT
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button again. A stat ion must be broadc as t ing RBDS PTY
SEEK
Program type
list.
0503.0401.01
FM Options Menu.
Select one or more of the des ired progr am types by tur n ing the OK knob and confirmi ng the selec tions by
pressing the knob.
Note: Confirming the “Clear all” line unmarks all checkboxes and confirming the “Set all” line marks all
checkboxes.
Program type
CLS ROCK is
selected.
0503.0401.02
FM Options Menu.
Press the SCAN button to start the scan function. You must start SCAN from this PTY screen to scan by PTY.
PTY filter is on.
Scan functio n is
active.
0503.0402.01
FM Menu in Scan Mode.
The radio is now scanning through all available stations with the selected program types.
Press the SCAN button again to stop the scan function and to select the currently playing radio station.
Note: If you press the SCAN button again after a stati on is select ed , the PTY filt er is automati cally deselec ted
and all program types will be scanned for stations (see 5.9.Scan Search for more information).
5.3.4.3 Program Types
The following program types are possible:
Adult hits
Classical music
Classic rock
College
Country
Information programs
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Jazz
Language
News
Nostalgia
Oldies
Personalit y