Specifications

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AF function
(alternative frequency search)
Within the RDS system the radio can work
in two different modes:
– “AF ON”: alternative frequency search on
(the display shows “AF”);
– “AF OFF”: alternative frequency search
off.
With “AF ON”, the radio is automatically
tuned to the station with the strongest sig-
nal that is broadcasting the same programme.
During the journey it will thus be possible to
continue listening to the station chosen with-
out having to change the frequency when
changing area.
Of course, the station being listened to must
be receivable in the area the car is crossing.
To turn the AF function on/off, press but-
ton MENU, and then select “AF ON” or “AF
OFF”. If the AF function has been turned on
the display shows “AF”.
If the radio is working in the AM band, when
the AF function is activated, it passes to the
FM1 band on the last station selected.
TA function
(traffic information)
Certain stations in the FM band (FM1, FM2
and FMT) are enabled to also broadcast in-
formation about traffic conditions. In this case
the display shows “TP”.
To turn the TA (traffic announcement) func-
tion on/off, briefly press button MENU and
then select “TA ON” or “TA OFF”.
IMPORTANT If the TA function (traffic in-
formation) is on, with CD, CD Changer (if in-
stalled), Telephone or Mute/Pause active:
automatic station tuning will start.
With the TA function it is possible:
– to search only RDS stations that trans-
mit in the FM band, enabled to broadcast traf-
fic information;
– to receive traffic information although CD
player or CD Changer are being used;
– to receive traffic information at a prede-
fined minimum volume even with the radio
volume off.
IMPORTANT In certain countries radio
stations exist which, even if the TP function
is on (the display shows “TP”), do not trans-
mit traffic information.
If the radio is working in the AM band, when
TA is activated, it passes to the FM1 band
on the last station heard.
The volume with which the traffic bulletin is
transmitted varies depending on the listening
volume:
– listening volume below 20: traffic bulletin
volume = 20 (fixed value);
– listening volume above 20: traffic bulletin
volume = listening volume +1.
If the volume is changed during a traffic bul-
letin the value is not shown on the display
and the new value is kept only for the bul-
letin in progress.
The TA function is interrupted by pressing
any sound system button.
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