Magnat Audio MC 1 - Manual (Page 17)

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RDS (RADIO DATA SYSTEM) FUNCTIONS OF THE TUNER
RDS is a system which provides information about FM stations that is broadcast together
with the station's signal. The MC1 can present this information (about the station,
broadcast, etc.) in the display. The RDS functions can be set via the DISPLAY button on
the remote control.
RDS functions of the MC 1
• PS (Program Service Name): Displays the name of the programme.
• PTY (Program Type Identification): Displays the type of programme.
• RT (Radio Text): Displays all information for the programme.
• CT (Clock Time): Time
Display sequence when repeatedly pressing the DISPLAY button: PS, PTY, RT station
frequency, CT.
If one of these functions is not supported despite reception of an RDS signal, "NONE" will
appear in the display.
Messages on the display (with examples)
• When searching for a radio station with an RDS signal, RDS is displayed in red in the
display.
• The display shows the station frequency and, if available, the number of the station's
preset:
PS: The station name is displayed after approx. 5 seconds:
PTY: This is displayed, if available, by pressing the DISPLAY button:
RT: Press the DISPLAY button again.
Pressing the button again will display the station frequency and another press will display
the CT (time).
SOUND SETTINGS
Setting the volume
The volume can be adjusted by using the VOLUME regulator on the front panel or on the
remote control. VOL and a value between 00 and MAX (40) then appears in the display.
MUTE on the remote control
The sound can be deactivated using this button. MUTING flashes on the display.
The sound can be reactivated by pressing this button again or by altering the volume.
Adjusting the bass/treble
Repeatedly press the TONE/SKIP/BAL button on the front panel of the MC1 or
TONE/BAL on the remote control until BASS or TRE appears in the display.
Adjust the tone by turning the TONE/SKIP/BAL knob on the front panel or by using the
PRESET buttons on the remote control.
DSM Direct Source Mode
Switches off the tone regulator. This can be selected by using the TONE/SKIP/BAL
button on the front panel or by using the DS-MODE button on the remote control and it
can be switched on and off using TONE/SKIP/BAL or PRESET. (DSM ON = tone
regulator off).
Adjusting the balance
The balance setting is selected in the same way as the tone regulator. Press the
corresponding button repeatedly until L00 - 00R appears in the display. The balance can
be adjusted to the left or right by using TONE/SKIP/BAL or PRESET; for example, when
adjusting the balance to the left: L10 - 00R.