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In normal RDS operation the display will indicate the station name, broadcast network or call letters. Pressing RDS on the remote control enables you to
cycle through the various data types in the sequence: (PS FREQUENCY PTY RT CT) PS (Programme Service name)- The name of the channel is shown in the
Display Window. PTY (Programme type recognition)- The name of the programme type is shown in the Display Window. RT (Radiotext)- A "text" message
contains special information from the broadcast station. Note that this message may scroll across the display to permit message. CT (Time controlled by the
channel)- Enables the unit to receive the actual time and show it in the Display Window. Note: Some RDS stations may not choose to include some of these
If the data required for the selected mode is not being transmitted, the Display Window will show a PTY NONE, RT NONE, CT NONE, PS NONE message.
You may search for a specific Programme Type (PTY) by following these steps: 1. Press FM/AM to select FM mode. 2. Press PTY on the remote control, the
3. Press PTY repeatedly to select a desired PTY. 4. When the PTY is selected, press and hold PTY. The unit will go into an automatic search mode.
When a station is tuned, the search will stop. 65 Reference Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting
service. Symptom No power. No picture. Cause The power cord is disconnected. The TV is not set to receive recorder signal output. The video cable is not
connected securely. The connected TV power is turned off. No sound. The equipment connected with the audio cable is not set to receive recorder signal
The audio cables are not connected securely. The power of the equipment connected with the audio cable is turned off. The audio connecting cord is damaged.
The playback picture is poor. The recorder does not start playback. The disc is dirty. No disc is inserted. An unplayable disc is inserted. The disc is placed
The disc is dirty. The Rating level is set. The picture from the external input is distorted Some channels are skipped over when using v / V. The picture or
Camcorder image via A/V input or DV IN to recorder is not shown on TV screen. Radio stations cannot be tuned in. CHECK CABLE appears in the Display
window. 66 Solution Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the recorder
Connect the video cable securely. Turn on the TV. Select the correct input mode on the audio receiver so you can listen to the sound from the recorder.
Connect the audio cable securely. Turn on the equipment connected with the audio cable. Replace it with new one. Clean the disc. Insert a disc. (Check that
(Check the disc type, color system, and regional code.) Place the disc with the playback side down. Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide.
Clean the disc. Cancel the Rating function or change the rating level. You cannot connect via this recorder. Connect the component directly to your TV.
Restore channels. See "Program Edit" on page 23. Tighten connections or replace cable.
The video signal from the external component is copy-protected. Those channels are not stored in the recorder. Aerial or cables are loose. Camcorder is off.
Turn camcorder on and operate properly. Use AV to select input channel (AV1, AV2, DV, etc.) The antenna is positioned or connected poorly. The system
Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary. Check the status of connection and connect the system cable securely. Symptom Cannot
additional features.
display will show the last PTY in use.
upside down. The disc is not placed within the guide.
sound of broadcasting channel is weak or missing. Camcorder image is not shown.
appears on the TV screen.
the disc indicator in the display window is lit.) Insert a playable disc.
The recorder's source is incorrect.
cable is connected incorrectly. Connect the antenna securely.
play a disc recorded using this recorder on another player.
output.
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