Panasonic CQ-RD545LEN User manual

ORDER NO. ACED9601111
ervice Manual
AUTOMOTIVE
CONSUMER
ELECTRONICS
CQ-RD545/535/530/525LEN
CQ-RD525/520GLEN/515EN
a
m@ FEATURES
@
20-Stations
Preset
(15-FM,
5-AM
<Only
for
CQ-RD545/535/530/525LEN/525/520GLEN
>).
®
Radio
Data
System
(PS,
Pl,
AF,
TP,
TA,
EON,
PTY,
CT).
@ Dolby B NR Circuit.
@ CD Changer Control. < Only for CQ-RD545/535/525LEN/525GLEN/515EN >
@ Electronic Control of Volume, Bass, Treble, Balance and Fader.
@ Warning Alarm System.
@ Front Panel CD-In Jack.
®@ Detachable Face Plate Security.
m@ MERKMALE
20
Festsender
(15
fiir
UKW,
5
fir
MW/LW
<Nur
fiir
CQ-RD545/535/530/525LEN/525/520GLEN
>).
Radiodatensystem
(PS,
Pl,
AF, TP, TA,
EON,
PTY,
CT).
Dolby-Rauschunterdriickungssystem des Typs B.
CD-Wechsler-Steuerung. < Nur fiir CQ-RD545/535/525LEN/525GLEN/515EN >
Elektronische
Regelung
der
Lautstarke,
Basse,
Héhen,
Balance
und
Uberblendung.
Warnalarmsystem.
CD-Eingangsbuchse an der Frontplatte.
Sicherung ftir die abnehmbare Stirnplatte.
A\ WARNING
This
service
information
is
designed
for
experienced
repair
technicians
only
and
is
not
designed
for
use
by
the
general
public.
It
does
not
contain
warnings
or
cautions
to
advise
non-technical
individuals
of
potential
dangers
in
attempting
to
service
a
product.
Products
powered
by
electricity
should
be
serviced
or
repaired
only
by
experienced
professional
technicians.
Any
attempt
to
service
Or
repair
the
product
or
products
dealt
with
in
this
service
information
by
anyone
else
could
result
in
serious
injury
or
death.
©1996 Matsushita Communication Industrial Co., Ltd,
a
All
rights
reserved.
Unauthorized
copying
and
an
asonic
distribution
is
a
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law.

CQ-RD545/535/530/525LEN
CQ-RD525/520GLEN/515EN
CONTENTS INHALTSUERZEICHNIS
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MAINTENANCE ............0 00 cee eee eens 1 PRR EGE: warecicd catinssin ech te cused edie dk. panda tetesia teen ah 1
ALIGNMENT JIG... 1.1... ee ee 1 ABGLEICH-SCHABLONE ...................4-- 1
DIMENSIONS .........-...0. 000 e eee eee ees 1 ABMESSUNGEN ...............00 00 e eee eeee 1
SPECIFICATIONS .......... 0.0.0: e ee eee ee 2 TECHNISCHE DATEN ..............0 0c eee eee 2
< OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS > < BEDIENUNG SANLEITUNG >
Precautions .... 0.0... 0... eee eee 3 Achtung-sehr wichting ..................... 24
Power and Sound Controls ............... 4,5 Stromversorgung und Klangregler .......... 25, 26
Radio BasicS ......... 00. cee ees 5,6 Rundfunkempfang .........-..--. eee eee 26, 27
RDS Reception ............... 20 e eee 7~12 Radiodatensystem (RDS)-Empfang ........ 28~33
Cassette Tape Play Basics ............. 13, 14 Cassettenwiedergabe ................005. 34, 35
CD Changer Basics ...............6.. 15, 16 Grundlagen fir die Bedienung des CD-Wechslers 36,37
Remote Control Basics ................ 16~18 Grundlagen fiir Fernbedienung ............ 37~39
Anti-Theft System ...........--..0005- 18, 19 Diebstahischutz ......... 0... 00 eee ee eae 39, 40
Installation 2... 0... eee eee 20, 21 EINDAU* 0k Sa diss oe hie Wee Ew eed wre cea s 41, 42
Electrical Connection .................06. 22 Elektrischer AnschluB ...............2.00005 43
Speaker Connections ...............0006: 23 AnschluB der Lautsprecher .................4. 44
PACKAGE AND IC BLOCK DIAGRAM... _—_ 45, 48, 51 PACKEN UND IC BLOCK DIAGRAM ....... 45, 48, 51
BLOCK DIAGRAM ...........-. 000s eee eee 46 BLOCK DIAGRAM ............... 0c e eee eee 46
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (DISPLAY) ........... 47 SCHALTBILT (DISPLAY)... eee eee eee 47
WIRING DIAGRAM (DISPLAY) .........--.... 48 VERDRAHTUNG (DISPLAY) .............00085 48
TERMINALS DESCRIPTION ..............4.. 48 KLEMMENBESCHREIBUNG .................. 48
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (MAIN) ............-- 49 SCHALTBILT (MAIN)... eee eee eee 49
WIRING DIAGRAM (MAIN) ...............655 50 VERDRAHTUNG (MAIN) .............-..00005 50
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (TAPE) .............- 51 SCHALTBILT (TAPE) ....... 0. eee eee eee 51
ALIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS ............... 51 ABGLEICH-ANLEITUNG .............-..-0055 51
WIRING DIAGRAM (TAPE) ...............-. 52 VERDRHATUNG (TAPE) ...............--0005 52
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST ......... 53~61, 64 ERSATZTEILLISTE ................4.. 53~ 61, 64,
EXPLODED VIEW (UNIT) ...........-...-05. 2 AUFGELOTE DARSTELLUNGS
EXPLODED VIEW (TAPE) .............--055 63 (GANZES GERAT) ........... 0.20 e eee eee ee 62
AUFGELOTE DARSTELLUNGS
(TONBAND GERAT) ......... 00. e eee eee eee 63
FUSE
SICHERUNG
Be sure to use a fuse of the specified rating (10A)
when replacing a blown fuse. Fuses with higher
capacity ratings, use of any substitute, or connection
without a fuse may result in a fire hazard or damage to
the unit.
MAINTENANCE
To clean the exterior of this unit, use a soft cloth to
wipe the surface. Do not use benzine, thinner, or any
other type of solvents.
ALIGNMENT JIG
@ DOLBY NR ALIGNMENT ;
Test Tape : RFKZ0038
Als Ersatz fir eine durchgebrannte Sicherung
unbedingt eine Sicherung mit dem vorgeschriebenen
Nennwert (10A) verwenden. Durch den Gebrauch von
Sicherungen mit héheren Nennwerten, von
Sicherungsersatzteilen oder durch den Anschlu® ohne
Gebrauch einer Sicherung kann ein Brand oder
Gerateschaden verursacht werden.
PFLEGE
Zur Reinigung das aussere des Geradtes mit einem
weichen Tuch abwischen. Auf keinen Fall Benzin,
Verdiinner oder irgendein anderes Lésemittel
verwenden.
ABGLEICH-SCHABLONE
@ DOLBY NR ABGLEICH ;
Testband: RFKZ0038
DIMENSIONS / ABMESSUNGEN
175
ae
50 mm

Specifications*
General
Power Supply
Tone Controls
Current Consumption
Maximum Power
Output
< CQ-RD545/535/
525LEN/525GLEN >
< CQ-RD530LEN/
520GLEN/515EN >
Power Output
<CQ-RD545/535/
525LEN/S525GLEN >
< CQ-RD530LEN/
520GLEN/515EN >
Speaker Impedance
FM Stereo Radio
Frequency Range
Usable Sensitivity
Stereo Separation
: Bass;
> DC 12V (11V - 16V),
Test Voltage 14.4V
Negative Ground
+ 12dB at 100Hz
Treble; + 12dB at 10kHz
: Less than 2.5A
(Tape mode,
0.5W 4-Speaker)
: 35Wx4 (at 40)
: 25W x4 (at 40)
: 14Wx4
(DIN45 324 at 40)
: 11Wx4
(DIN45 324 at 40)
: 4-89
: 87.5 - 108MHz
: 6dB/.V (S/N 30dB)
: 35 dB (at 1kHz)
MW Radio < Except for CQ-RD515EN >
Frequency Range :
Usable Sensitivity :
531 - 1,602kHz
28dB/,V (S/N 20dB)
LW Radio < Except for CQ-RD515EN >
Frequency Range
Usable Sensitivity
Cassette Player
Reproduction System
Tape Speed
FF/Rewind Time
Frequency Response
Wow and Flutter
Signal to Noise Radio
< CQ-RD545/535/
530LEN >
<CQ-RD525LEN/
525/520GLEN/515EN > :
Dimensions*
Main unit
Weight*
Main unit
: 153 - 279kHz
: 32dB/.V (S/N 20dB)
: 4-track, 2-program stereo
: 4.76cm/sec.
: Less than 110sec. (C-60)
: 30 - 17,000Hz (Normal)
30 - 18,000Hz (Metal)
: 0.12% (WRMS)
: 52dB
(Dolby B NR on ; 62dB)
52dB
: 178(W) x 50(H) x 150(D) mm
> 1.5kg
* Specifications and the design are subject to pos-
sible modification
improvements.
without
notice due to
* Dimensions and Weight shown are approximate.
Technische Daten*
Allgemeines
Spannungsversorgung
Klangregelung
Leistungsaufnahme
Héchstausgangsieistung
< CQ-RD545/535/
525LEN/525GLEN >
< CQ-RD530LEN/
520GLEN/515EN >
Ausgang
< CQ-RD545/535/
525LEN/525GLEN >
<CQ-RD530LEN/
520GLEN/515EN >
Lautsprecherimpedanz
UKW-Stereo-Tunerteil
Frequenzbereich
Anwendbare
Empfindlichkeit
Stereoabscheidung
: Basse;
: 12V (11V - 16V)
Gleichspannung,
Testspannung 14.4V,
negative Erdung
+ 12dB bei 100Hz
Héhen; + 12dB bei 10kHz
: Weniger als 2.5A
(Cassettenwiedergabe, 0.5W, 4
Lautsprecher)
: 35Wx4 (bei 40)
: 25Wx4 (bei 42)
> 144Wx4
(DIN45 324 bei 42)
> 11Wx4
(DIN45 324 bei 42)
: 4-89
: 87.5 - 108MHz
: 6dB/zV (Signal
/Rauschabstand 30dB)
: 35 dB (bei 1kHz)
MW-Tunerteil < Abgesehen von CQ-RD515EN >
Frequenzbereich
Anwendbare
Empfindlichkeit
> 531 - 1,602kHz
: 28dB/zV (Signal
/Rauschabstand 20dB)
LW-Tunerteil <Abgesehen von CQ-RD515EN >
Frequenzbereich
Anwendbare
Empfindlichkeit
Cassettenspieler
Wiedergabe-System
Bandgeschwindigkeit
Schnellvorlauf-
/Ricklaufzeit
Frequenzgang
Gleichlaufschwankungen
Signal /Rauschabstand
< CQ-RD545/535/
530LEN >
<CQ-RD525LEN/
525/520GLEN/515EN >
Abmessungen*
Haupteinheit
Gewicht*
Haupteinheit
: 153 - 279kHz
: 32dB/zV (Signal
/Rauschabstand 20dB)
: 4 Spuren, 2-Kanal-Stereo
: 4.76cm/sek.
: Weniger als 110 sek. (C-60)
: 30 - 17,000Hz (Normale Band)
30 - 18,000Hz (Reineisenband)
: 0.12% (WRMS)
: 52dB
(Dolby B NR on ; 62dB)
: 52dB
: 178(B) x 50(H) x 150(T) mm
: 1.5kg
* Technische Daten und Ausfiihrung kénnen sich andern
ohne besondere Ankindifung bei
Verbasserungen.
gebthrenden
™“ Abmessungen und Gewicht in angenaherten Werten
angegeben.

Precautions (ISO connector)
@ Wiring for the power connector conforms to the arrangement of standard ISO connectors.
@ In case of some car types, the arrangement of connector may differ from the standard ISO as
shown in Table 1, even though ISO connectors are adopted.
Note:
This operating instruction manual is for seven models CQ-RD545, CQ-RD535, CQ-RD525, CQ-RD525G, CQ-
RD530, CQ-RD520G and CQ-RD515.
The differences between these models’ are mentioned be!
model CQ-RD545 unless otherwise specified.
low. All illustrations throughout this manual
represent
Table 1 +
Ba
es
MODEL
|
Rosas
|
RDS3S
|
RDS25
|
RDS525G|
RDS30
|
RDS20G)
RD515
9: j A4 A7 Operating Controls
Battery
“IGN”
or
“ACC”
HOB
Ne
il
x
x
x
x
x
Car
for
standard
ISO
(permanent
12
V
supply)
(switched
12
V
supply)
fou
i y
rey
lee
=
| ‘ Z "
“IGN”
or
“ACC”
Battery
—_|—
meal
incase
OF
Gan
hpe
(switched
12
V
supply)
(permanent
12
V
supply)
Horn
Alert
2
o
O
2
;
F
Battery
Hom
Alert
Unit
3
Option
|
Option
|
Option
|
Option
|
x
In
case
of
Car
type
B
No
Connection
(permanent
12
V
supply)
;
inati Amber/
:
wd
TT
tion
Col
Amb
G
Amb
G
Amb
@
Make
sure
the
ISO
connector
arrangement
in
your
car
side
is
as
same
as
the
standard
ISO.
Se
ee
Green
eee
ae
a
bias
sa
(Table
1,
Fig.
1)
Remote
Control
Unit
Option
|
Option
|
Option
Option
|
Option
ein case of arrangement for Car type A or B, change connections of the red/yellow leads at the
re-connectable joint (2) as shown in Fig.1.
Fig.1
e A7
x Tn, Red
ACC C$
Standard |SO EB
BATTERY 10A co
Yellow > Yellow \ — LJ
A4
CarA
Red x Yellow
Yellow XX _ Red —=
es :
ene <I B (oo
Red > _ Yellow L_
__ = A7 = ACC/IGN Switch
Fee
——-o
+12V
\— A4:+12V Battery
=— A7: +12V Battery
py A4: ACC/GN Switch
—_—o
+12V
—— A7 2 +12V Battery
— A4:NC
e After fix the connections, the part (>) should be insulated with electrical tape to keep away
from unit damage.
CD Canger Control
AM (MWILW)

Power and Sound Controls
<Only for RD525/RD525G/RD530/
RD520G/RDS15>
: ET
Power
if the car is not already running, turn the key in the ignition until the ac-
cessory indicator lights.
Press PWR button to switch on the power.
Press “VOL A.” or “\V VOL" to increase or decrease volume.
Oto 40
Press “VOL A.” or “\V VOL” for more than a half second to sequentially
change numeric levels on the display.
HDB (High Definition Bass)
<Only for RD545/RD535>
Especially for rock music, the bass-sound will be more powerful.
@ Press HDB to be able to listen to high-definition bass.
@ Press HDB again to return to the normal tone.
los
Tone Enhancement
<Only for RD525/RD525G/RD530/RD520G/RD515>
Press (=) (LOUD) to enhance bass and treble tones when listening at
low or medium volume.
Press cS) (LOUD) again to deactivate when listening at higher vol-
umes.
Note: This unit is equipped with anti-volume-blast circuit which serves as an automatic volume level ad-
Attenuator
e Press ATT. Volume will decrease to about 1/10 of its previous level.
@ Press ATT again to deactivate when listening at normal volume.
ATT
Changing Audio Modes
Press SEL to switch the audio mode in the following order.
Normal Mode = VOL » BAS =» TRE = BAL =» FAD
t ¥§
Bass and Treble
ePress SEL to select the BASS (TREBLE) mode. Press “VOL A" or
“\V VOL" to increase or decrease the bass/treble response.
-12 to +12 -12 to+12
@ Press “VOL A.” or “VV VOL" for more than a half second to sequential-
ly change numeric levels on the display.
Balance
e Press SEL to select the BALANCE mode. Press “VOL A” or “VV VOL”
to shift the sound volume to the right or left speakers.
1to 15 Balance Center 110 15
e Press “VOL A\” or “VV VOL" for more than a half second to sequential-
ly change numeric levels on the dispiay.
Fader
e Press SEL to select the FADER mode. Press “VOL A.” or “\V VOL” to
shift the sound volume to the front or rear speakers.
1to 18 Fader Center 1to 15
e Press “VOL A.” or “\V VOL" for more than a half second to sequential-
ly change numeric levels on the display.
Note: When a Audio control mode (BAS/TRE/BAL/FAD) is selected but no operation is made within 5 sec-
onds (2 seconds at VOL mode), the display will return to the normal operation (Radio, Tape, CD Changer
(Only for RD545/RD535/RD525/RD525G/RD515) or AUX) mode. In such a case, press SEL again to se-
lect the contro! mode.
juster so that you will not be deafened with sudden loud volume.
This system operates as below. When PWR is first pressed to switch on, the volume level is low. After
that, the volume level gradually returns to the level when the switch is turned off.
Anti-volume-blast circuit is not effective when volume level is lower than position 14 at the display.

Power and Sound Controls continues
Selecting Auxiliary Source
@® Press AUX to select AUX Input mode.
@ Connect the auxiliary equipment (an optional DCC player deck or any
other appropriate equipment) to the AUX Jack.
Press AUX or MODE to resume the previous mode.
Caution:
In order to insert the plug into the “AUX” Jack properly, make sure to
use the correct size of the stereo plug shown on the left.
A- MIN 12mm LONG
B-MAX 10 mm DIA.
C-—MIN 3.5 mm DIA.
Changing Illumination Colors
<Only for RD545/RD535>
Press and hold & (ILLUMI) for more than 2 seconds to switch the illu-
minating color between Amber and Green.
Amber ® Green
t..__
Radio Basics
To change Tuner Mode
Tuner mode is selected if MODE is pressed in Tape, CD changer and
AUX mode.
“ptt 8750
Selecting a Band
Press BAND to select the bands in the following order.
“ST” indicator lights if the station is broadcasting in stereo.
(Only for RD545/RD535/RD525/RD525G/RD530/RD520G)
FM1 > FM2 ® FM3 » AM(LW/MW)
t ¥§
(Only for RD515)
FM1 =» FM2 > FM3
t §
Manual Tuning
Press “\/ TUNE’ or “TUNE A” to move to a lower or higher frequency.
-
FM) 8450
Press and hold “\Y TUNE” or “TUNE A.” to move to a lower or higher
frequency rapidly.
Seek Tuning
Press “\/ TUNE” or “TUNE A\" for more than a half second, then rele-
ase. The radio automatically stops on the next station.

Rad id Basics continued
Preset Station Setting
Up to 20 stations can be preset in the station memory as follows;
(Only for RD545/RD535/RD525/RD525G/RD530/RD520G) (Only for RD515)
Manual Station Preset
@ Press BAND to select a desired band.
(@ Use manual or seek tuning to find a station that you want to program
into memory.
@ Press and hold one of the station selector buttons 1 through 5 for
more than 2 seconds until the display blinks.
Repeat the process to set other stations for the FM1 to AM bands.
Preset Channel Indicator
Note: You can change the memory setting by repeating the above proce-
dure.
Tuning in a Preset Station
Press any of the buttons 1 through 5 to tune in the station preset by the
above steps ® to @.
Auto Station Preset
Select a band and press and hold BAND (AUTO PRESET) for more than
2 seconds.
@ The five strongest available stations will be automatically set in memo-
ry on preset buttons 1 through 5.
@ Once set, the preset stations are sequentially scanned for 5 seconds.
e Press the appropriate preset button for the station you want to hear.
To reduce interference during
FM stereo broadcasts
Press and hold PTY (MONO/LOC) for more than 2 seconds to switch
monaural reception in case much interference is present in an FM stereo
signal or to improve the listening quality of weak FM broadcasts.
LOCAL
Lile.ste}
Press and hold PTY (MONO/LOC) to switch the mode in the following
order. Release your finger at the desired mode.
MONO OFF MONO ON MONO ON MONO OFF
LOCOFF % LOCOFF ™® LOCON ®% LOCON
a eee 2
Switching from DX to LOC
Normally, searching stops even at a weak wave station. (DX mode)
To stop searching at a strong wave station only, press and hold PTY
(MONO/LOC) for more than 2 seconds.
(Only for RD545/RD535/RD525/RD525G/RD530/RD520G)
During the AM band reception, press and hold for more than 2 seconds
to switch on or off the LOC mode as follows.
LOC OFF ¢=> LOC ON

RDS (Radio Data System) Reception
EON-CT and PTY may not be available in some areas. (Future function)
AF (Alternative Frequency)
When receiving condition becomes poor, a station
broadcasting with the same program will be auto-
matically selected.
EON (Enhanced Other Networks)
When receiving RDS station with Enhanced Other
Networks (EON) service available, this unit operates
to renew the built-in frequency lists of the RDS sta-
tion you are listening to, and those of the preset RDS
stations, thus enhancing the AF function.
PS (Program Service Name)
When RDS broadcast station is tuned in, the name
of the station will be snown.
P| (Program Identification)
If the RDS broadcast station is preset and its recep-
tion is poor when it is called, automatic seek (PI
Seek) will start to tune in to the same program.
PTY (Program TYpe)
Program type identification signal
Example : News, rock, classical music
REG(Region)
Ifthe “REG” switch is in the position ON, the selection of alternative frequency changeover is exclusively
limited to the reception of broadcasting stations which transmit the same program and the same program
identification. This should be used mainly in the city where you drive frequently.
If the “RREG” switch is in the position OFF, stations that broadcast the same program can be received, if
possible. If those stations are in poor receiving condition, another station broadcasting a different program
can be automatically received. This should be used mainly in areas away from your area where you usually
drive.
“TP” Indicator
IIluminates when the traffic-information
broadcast station is tuned in.
“EON” Indicator
Iluminates when the Enhanced-Other-
Network-Information broadcast station
is tuned in.
“RDS" Indicator
Ituminates when the RDS broad-
cast station is tuned in.
Band and Frequency or PS Indicator
TA on Indicator
Lights in TA on mode.
TA oft Indicator
Lights in TA off mode.
PTY Indicator
Lights in PTY Mode.
AF Indicator
Lights in AF mode.
Preset Channel Indicator
Indicates a preset channel number.
Note: When you're in “AF ON” mode, auto preset memory only works for RDS station. When in “TA
on” mode, it only works for TP stations. To make auto preset for ordinary stations, cancel AF mode and
switch to TA off in advance.
A. Basic Operation in RDS Reception (PS, AF, CT, Pi)
RDS Reception
While receiving the band FM1, FM2 or FM3, press AF.
e The mode changes to AF ON or AF OFF.
7"
EE
WAC RM:
e Select AF ON if you wish to use the AF network of an RDS station.
Best station research is activated at the same time.
e Select AF OFF if the AF network of an RDS station is not necessary.
To Change AF Mode
AF mode changes as shown below when AF is pressed while receiv-
ing the band FM1, FM2, or FM3.
Best station research also takes place at the same time (3 seconds
maximum).
Notes:
1. Default mode is AF1
2. In AF ON mode, AF, P! SEEK, PS display, and best station research
are effective.
3. In AF OFF mode, only the AF function goes off.
Best Station Research
{f the called frequency is not in good receiving condition, the fre-
quency in the best receiving condition is selected from the AF list of
called stations. This function also checks the present condition of
reception for each station on the AF list and learns it.
Notes:
1. AF1 has a low level of AF operating sensitivity for urban areas.
Therefore, AF does not frequently operate even if sensitivity is
temporarily lowered between skyscrapers, for example.
2. AF2 is for suburban areas with a higher {evel of sensitivity than
AF1.

RDS (Radio Data System) Reception continue
Hold and :
release
Seek Tuning
Press “\V TUNE” or “TUNE A.” for more than a half second and release.
@ The tuning automatically stops on the next station, and the symbol PS
is shown if the station that is tuned in to is an RDS station.
ist [noe] eon | > a —> tne [eon Jr? Jag
MEER Pross TUNE. Bat ORY
elf DISP is pressed while the symbol PS is shown, the frequency of the
RDS station is displayed for 3 seconds before retuming to PS display.
—
Press DISP.
RDS Stations Preset Memory
It one of the buttons 1 through 5 is pressed for more than 2 seconds, the
present receiving frequency, PS, and PI are stored in the memory.
cl)
@ The five cians on each of the bands FM1, FM2, and FM3, or a total of
15 stations, can be preset in the memory.
Preset Memory Call
When one of the buttons 1 through 5 is pressed, the corresponding sta-
tion preset in the memory is called.
[er [roe fron] rey
HHL KENT
e If a preset station is in poor receiving condition, best station research is
activated at the same time.
Fe Press and
ks hol
Auto RDS station preset
ePress BAND (AUTO PRESET) for more than 2 seconds.The five
strongest available RDS stations are automatically set in memory on
the preset buttons 1 through 5. Once set, the preset stations are se-
quentially scanned for 5 seconds.
ones ay) a
nk
@ To recall memorized RDS stations, press any of the preset buttons 1
through 5 that you want to hear. Then Best Station Research function
is activated to automatically select the strongest available frequency for
the RDS station from the built-in frequency lists.
Memorized RDS seek tuning
When you recail the preset RDS station from memory, and if its reception
is poor, PI seek function is available.
PI seek:
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@ Press the ‘ae preset button once again for which you are listening to.
Then, Best Station Research function is activated to select the optimum
available frequency, and however if it fails to do this because of its poor
reception, P| seek function operates to automatically tune in the same
preset program. Display shows “P! SEEK”.
e To cancel PI seek, switch AF off or press the same preset button again.
The P! seek function varies depending on the ON or OFF position of the
REG switch.
ON _ : Searches for a station broadcasting the same program.
OFF : Searches for a generically linked network which may be airing
a different program.
Region (REG) Switching
e REG ON is switched to REG OFF or vice versa each time AF(REG) is
pressed for more than 2 seconds in AF ON mode.
elf AF(REG) is pressed for more than 2 seconds in AF OFF mode, AF
goes ON and so does REG at the same time.
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REG ON « REG OFF
e If there is no station that broadcasts the same program while REG is
OFF, the altemative frequency of a station that may broadcast a differ-
ent program will be picked up.
Notes: If you wish to receive the same program at all times, keep REG
ON. If you keep REG OFF, there is a higher possibility of retuning to an
AF station in better receiving condition.

RDS (Radio Data System) Reception coninxs
Changing Display
@ The display changes as follows when DISP is pressed.
(Frequency display continues for only 3 seconds, returning to PS dis-
play after that.) (while RDS station receiving)
PS display
4 {3 seconds)
Frequency display
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CT display
5
Clock Time (CT) System
The CT (24-hour) system may not properly operate in areas where RDS
CT service is not available. Once CT service is received, the CT system
keeps operating. “NO CT” is displayed in areas where no CT service is
available.
© If CT display is kept on, it remains on even if PWR and ACC are
tumed off and back on again.
@ in CD changer mode, press DISP for more than 2 seconds to get
RDS CT-service.
B. TP Reception
Press TA to switch ON and keep it there when you wish to listen to traffic
information. Press TA to switch OFF when no traffic information is needed.
Select traffic information (TA on) mode
Volume Setting (Onty for TAPE/CD-C/AUX TA on mode: See page 10)
Adjust normal volume to a desired level suited to receiving traffic infor-
mation.
e Adjust the volume as desired using “VOL A” or “\V VOL” while re-
ceiving traffic information (TA).
© After traffic information (TA), the difference between normal volume
and TA volume is automatically stored in the memory (up to 4 levels)
so that next traffic information will be received at the preceding TA
volume which may be higher or lower than normal volume.
e Normal volume can be changed up to 4 levels upward or downward.
e If an adjusted level of volume is over 40 or 0 level, any further
change will not be made. ;
Press TA. TA off disappears and TA on lights.
When receiving the traffic Information broadcast station (TP station):
Wait for another station that broadcast traffic information.
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When receiving a station other than TP stations (Including the EON station)
A traffic information station is automatically searched for. And the radio
automatically stops on the next available TP station.
<TA off>
<Search stops at TA on>
Press TA. at RY
TP Seek Tuning
Press “\/ TUNE” or “TUNE AA” for more than a half second, then re-
lease, The radio automatically stops on the next available TP station.
Press “\/ TUNE” or
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Auto TP Station Preset
@ Press and hold BAND (AUTO PRESET) for more than 2 seconds when
TA is ON. The five strongest available TP stations are automatically
set in memory on the preset buttons 1 through 5. Once set, the preset
stations are sequentially scanned for 5 seconds.
© To recall memorized TP stations, press any of the preset buttons 1
through 5 you want to hear. Then Best Station Research function is
activated to automatically select the strongest available frequency for
the TP station through the built-in frequency lists.