Alpine i407-WRA-JL Owners Manual English - Page 32

Radio/HD Radio™/RBDS There are 3 types of [Radio] widgets for the HOME screen. The unit can receive HD Radio broadcasting signals based on digital radio broadcast standards, in addition to analog radio broadcasts using RBDS. HD Radio broadcasting signals are broadcast in the service areas of the current AM/ FM broadcasters where they provide digital audio distribution and data services. This unit receives the above digital broadcasts for your high-quality sound enjoyment. Depending on the signal strength in TUNER mode, the unit will automatically switch between digital signals if they can be received, and analog radio using RBDS if digital signals cannot be received. For details, please see "Forced Analog Mode." • RBDS mode is only available during FM broadcast reception. This unit is able to receive signals based on the terrestrial digital radio broadcasting standard. When current AM/FM broadcasters are transmitting digital audio and data services, HD Radio broadcasting signals are on-the-air in their service area. You can receive their digital broadcast and enjoy high quality sound. If there is no HD Radio broadcasting signal in the current area, after 10 seconds, this unit will switch to receive the RBDS Radio signal automatically. However, the display is still HD Radio Technology mode screen. ■ HD Radio main screen example HD Radio indicator Multicast station channels indicator 1: MPS (Main Program Service) 2 -8: SIS (Station Information Service) Information display • For details on switching the display of the Radio text, see "Displaying Radio Text (HD Radio™, RBDS FM Radio mode only)" (page 34). Increases frequency Touch and hold to change the frequency continuously. IPreset button Displays the preset stations with a short touch. Touch for at least 1 second to memorize the current station as a preset station. Displays the Sound Setup Menu screen (page 24). PTY Search (RBDS FM Radio Mode only) Switch to analog mode. Switches a band. Memorizes stations automatically Switches a Seek mode. Decreases frequency Touch and hold to change the frequency continuously. Radio Basic Operation Listening to the Radio 1 Touch the mode. (HOME) button and select radio The display shows the radio mode screen. 2 Touch [Band] repeatedly to select the desired band from [FM1] / [FM2] / [AM]. 3 Touch [Seek], [Digital Seek], [Manual] or [PTY Seek] repeatedly to select the tuning mode. The radio frequency up or down button changes depending on the tuning mode. Seek mode* Digital Seek mode Manual mode PTY Seek mode (RBDS FM Radio Mode only) Both strong and weak stations will be tuned in. Automatically receives a receivable digital broadcast. The frequency is manually tuned in steps. The currently selected program type station will be tuned. • During Forced Analog mode, digital broadcasts cannot be received. * Depending on the signal, a digital or analog broadcast is received. 4 Touch to change the radio frequency up or down respectively. In Manual mode, touch and hold to change the frequency continuously. 32-EN