Front panel and controls
1–6. Buttons 1-6. Receiver preset
7. Anti-theft indicator
8. ON button. Power on/off
9. Button "-". Volume down, bass down, treble down, left/right and front/rear speaker balance
10. Button "+". Volume boost, bass boost, treble boost, left/right and front/rear speaker balance
11. BAL/FAD button. Single press: left/right speaker balance. Press twice: front/rear speaker balance
12. BAS/TRE button. Press once: Select bass tone adjustment. Press twice: Treble control selection
16. BND/AST button. Short press: FM1/ FM2/ AST/ MW/ LW band switching. Long press: Activate the automatic FM station storage function (Autostore)
17. Button . Automatic or manual search for radio stations in the lower part of the range
18. buttons. Partial press: reverse. Full press: cassette ejection
19. Button . Automatic or manual search for radio stations in the upper part of the range
20. buttons. Fast Forward/Rewind
21. TA/AF button. Short press: traffic information priority. Long press: Turn on/off the AF function to automatically search for the broadcast frequency of the selected RDS station, which provides the best signal reception
Digital display indication
1. Alphanumeric information. Received radio frequency and band, radio station name, other information
2.AF. AF function enabled (frequency search to improve the quality of signal reception)
3. TA. TA mode enabled (traffic information priority)
4. TR. The received radio station transmits traffic information
5. EON. The received radio station is part of the EON network
6.ST. Stereo reception
7. Numbers 1–6. Preset Number
Steering column remote control
A. Up. Increasing the sound volume
B. Down. Decreasing the sound volume
C. back. Automatic search for stations in the upper part of the range
D. Forward. Automatic search for stations in the lower part of the range
E, F. Rotation. Selecting the operating mode of the radio (receiver or cassette player)
Specifications
Theft protection: encoded device with a 4-digit code.
Steering column remote control: lever with controls mounted on the steering column to the right of the steering wheel.
Radio receiver: output power: 4x12 W (4x3.5 W with a coefficient of non-linear distortion up to 1%). RDS Radio Data System.
Radio frequency bands:
- FM: 87.5-108 MHz;
- MW: 531-1629 kHz;
- LW: 144-288 kHz.
Number of fixed settings:
- FM (automatic memorization in AST mode): 6;
- FM (manual memorization): 12 (2 sub-bands FM1 and FM2, 6 stations each);
- MW (manual memorization): 6;
- LW (manual memorization): 6.
Coded anti-theft device
The device is based on a microprocessor. After disconnecting the car radio from the car's power supply (removing the battery, dismantling the radio or its initial installation) you must enter a security code. The radio can only be switched on after entering the correct code.
Code entry
1. Turn on the radio with the ON button. Press preset button 1. The display will show 0 - - -. Press buttons 17 or 19 several times until the first digit of the code appears on the display (7 - - -).
2. To confirm the entry of the first digit and proceed to the entry of the second digit of the code, press button 1. The display will show 70 - - -. Press buttons 17 or 19 several times until the second digit of the code appears on the display (73 - -).
3. Follow these steps to enter the correct code and finally press button 1 to confirm the fourth digit of the code. If the entered code is correct, a short high-pitched tone will be heard. The recorder is ready to go.
Wrong code case
If a mistake was made while entering the code, a short low tone will sound. The display will show the message "ERR CODE". Repeating an attempt to enter the code is possible only after a pause of 1 minute. The duration of the waiting period is doubled after another failed attempt. This period is limited to approximately 32 minutes. Turning off the radio does not affect the duration of the mandatory pause. The pause time countdown will start again when the radio is turned on. When the pause ends, the display will show the message "CODE". Now you can enter the code.
The red indicator 7 flashes when the ignition is switched on, indicating that the anti-theft protection device is activated. The indicator goes out when the ignition or radio is turned on.
After disconnecting or reconnecting the battery, the radio displays the message "CODE". Enter a code.
Audio system
Switching on and off is done by the ON button. If the ignition is off, the radio will automatically turn off after 1 hour.
Radio
Buttons 1-6 (see pic. Front panel and controls). Short press: Activation of fixed tuning to a pre-selected radio station. Long press: remembering the current setting in manual mode.
16. Short press: FM1/ FM2/ AST/ MW/ LW band switching. Long press: Activate the automatic FM station storage function.
17. Search button (automatic or manual) radio stations in the lower part of the range.
19. Search button (automatic or manual) radio stations at the top of the range.
21. Short press: turn on/off the TA mode. Long press: Turn on/off the AF function.
Features of receiving radio signals
The radio receiver can receive Radio Data System (RDS) signals. If the selected FM radio station has an RDS signal, the receiver will automatically tune in to the frequency that provides the best reception.
Selecting a radio station (automatic search)
Press button 17 or 19 (see pic. Front panel and controls) to start automatic searching and tuning to a radio station. When searching, the selected range is scanned, which is reflected on the display. After tuning to the nearest radio station in terms of signal frequency, the broadcast frequency of this station is fixed on the display. When the TA mode is on, the automatic search is limited to RDS stations that broadcast traffic announcements. The TA mode is one of the functions provided by the RDS system.
Auto search can also be activated using the remote control lever on the steering column.
When searching for radio stations manually, press and hold buttons 17 or 19.
Attention! If, after scanning the entire range, no broadcasting radio stations are found, the radio goes into the search mode for remote stations with a weaker signal.
Storing radio station settings
Using the six buttons 1-6, you can preset the receiver to 30 stations: 6 stations in the FM1 subband, 6 stations in the FM2 subband, 6 stations in the AST band, 6 stations in the MW band, 6 stations in the LW band. The frequencies of the six stations in the AST band are stored automatically. Memorization of fixed settings for selected radio stations operating in other bands is done manually.
Manual memorization of tuning to the selected station
Select the desired range (except AST). Tune the receiver to any station. Press one of the six buttons 1-6 and hold it for at least 2 seconds. Wait for a short beep, which confirms that the current receiver setting has been memorized. The new memorized preset replaces the previous radio station corresponding to that preset button in that band.
Automatic storage of radio stations in the FM band
The AST function provides automatic search and memorization of the receiver's tuning to the 6 most powerful stations operating in the FM band. This function can only be used on the FM band. When you try to turn on the AST function in the MW or LW band, you will hear a short low tone and the message will appear on the display "NO AST". Press the AST 16 button for at least 2 seconds. At the same time, you will hear a short low tone signal. The display will show the message "FM AST". The receiver will automatically memorize the frequencies of the six most powerful radio stations in the preset range. After memorizing the 6-station tuning, the receiver will emit a short beep and tune in to the frequency corresponding to preset button 1. When you turn on the AST function again, the new frequencies of the six most powerful radios will replace the old frequencies stored in memory. If the receiver cannot find 6 working stations in the FM band, the code is entered into the remaining free memory cells "0000 AST" (which is displayed when the corresponding preset selection buttons are pressed). When the AST function is turned on, when the receiver is in TA mode, memory priority is given to those stations that can transmit traffic messages.
Memorizing radio stations when the AF function is off
If the memorization of stations operating in the FM band in the RDS system standard was carried out with the AF function turned off, then turning on the receiver preset does not automatically turn on the AF function (the AF function allows you to select one of the broadcast frequencies of the station at which signal reception is best).
Radio Data System (RDS)
The receiver decodes the information transmitted simultaneously with the main FM radio signal and uses it to optimize reception quality and display the name of the selected station.
Basic functions of the RDS system
Optimizing radio reception (AF function). If the radio station is simultaneously broadcasting on several frequencies, the receiver automatically selects the frequency that provides the best reception conditions.
The name of the radio station. If the station broadcasts in the RDS standard, instead of the frequency of the signal and the band, the name of the received station is displayed on the radio display.
Receiving traffic announcements (TA mode). The RDS system allows you to receive live traffic information even when the cassette player is turned on. TA mode has priority over cassette. The RDS system also receives traffic announcements from other radio stations in the EON network.
Optimizing radio reception
When the AF function is on, it becomes active when the quality of radio reception deteriorates. The AF function is activated automatically when the receiver setting is changed (frequency or range). An exception is the case of tuning to a pre-selected station if the tuning was memorized with the AF function turned off.
The AF function indicator works as follows:
- the indicator lights up constantly if several radio station transmitters are working;
- indicator flashes if:
- The radio station is not broadcasting in the RDS standard. The indicator automatically stops flashing 2 minutes after the start of reception of the signal of this station;
- the radio station broadcasts in the RDS standard, but only on one frequency;
- the car is on the border of the zone of reliable reception of the signal of the radio station transmitter (or the antenna is in radio shadow area). In this case, the last tuning frequency of the receiver remains unchanged.
Search for the frequency of the radio signal at the border of the zone of reliable reception
If the car has left or is on the border of the zone of reliable reception of the radio signal of the transmitter, the receiver searches for another frequency of the same radio station. The search may take several seconds. While searching for another radio frequency, the radio displays a message "SEEK+[station name]". If no other frequency providing better reception is found, the previous receiver setting is retained. When you change the tuning frequency of the receiver, there may be a short break in the sound. While searching for a new station frequency, the AF indicator continues to flash.
Turning off the AF function
Press and hold the TA/AF button 21 for at least two seconds to turn on the AF function. The AF indicator will turn off and the search for the frequency with the best reception will stop. Regardless of the change in the reception quality of the radio signal, the tuning of the receiver will remain at the same frequency as when the AF function was turned off.
Traffic information (TA mode)
When the TA mode is activated, priority is given to traffic reports that are transmitted by RDS stations. During such a message, listening to the current program or tape playback is automatically paused. During the transmission of traffic information, the cassette is paused, alternating messages are displayed on the display "TRAFFIC" And "[radio station name]", all receiver control buttons are disabled, the ability to adjust the sound remains. After the end of the traffic report, the volume automatically returns to the original level. At the same time, the cassette is turned on.
Some features of the receiver in TA mode
When the TA mode is on, automatic search is carried out only among stations capable of transmitting traffic reports. Likewise for automatic memorization (AST function) stations with the strongest signals, priority is given to those that operate in the RDS standard and are capable of transmitting traffic reports.
Turn on TA mode
Turn on the receiver to the FM band. Briefly press the TA/AF button 21. The TA indicator lights up on the display. The operation of the receiver in TA mode is possible only when tuned to a station capable of transmitting traffic messages. A sign that the receiver is tuned to such a station is the on indicator TP on the display. If the receiver is tuned to a station that cannot transmit traffic announcements, a warning tone will sound.
Interrupting the traffic announcement
To interrupt the message, briefly press the TA/AF button 21. At the same time, the TA mode remains on and the TA indicator continues to light on the display. Also, the message is interrupted automatically if the signal becomes too weak.
Turning off the TA mode
Between messages, briefly press the TA/AF button 21. The TA indicator will turn off.
Traffic information (EON·mode)
The EON·mode of the RDS system expands the capabilities of the receiver operating in the TA mode. If the receiver is tuned to a station that is not capable of transmitting traffic information, the EON·mode allows you to automatically monitor other stations that can transmit this information. Then, when such a message is transmitted, listening to the station to which the receiver is tuned will be temporarily interrupted to receive traffic information. When the receiver is tuned in to any station in the EON network, the indicator lights up on the display "EON". EON·mode can only be used when TA mode is on. While listening to a message broadcast by an EON station, the name of that station is shown on the display.