FuNCtIoNS oF tHe MC 20
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 MC 20 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 (9).
rDS functions of the MC 20
• 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, station frequency,
PTY, RT, CT.
If one of these functions is not supported despite reception of an RDS signal, "N/A" will
appear in the display.
SouND SettINGS
Setting the volume
The volume can be adjusted by using the VOLUME regulator on the front panel (9) or on
the remote control (22). VOL and a value between 00 and MAX (60) then appears in the
display.
Mute
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 TONE/BAL on the remote control (15) until bASS or treb appears in
the display. Adjust the tone by using the TUNING buttons on the remote control (16).
Adjusting the balance
The balance setting is selected in the same way as the tone regulator. Press the
corresponding button repeatedly until bAl l00 - 00r appears in the display. The balance
can be adjusted to the left or right by using TUNING (16).
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Surround Function
The SURROUND button on the remote control (13) activates the surround function. A
special electronic circuit produces a pleasant, encompassing surround sound.
eQ Function
Various equaliser settings can be called up by pressing the EQ button on the remote control
(14). The following settings can be selected: LINEAR, LOUNDNESS, POP/ROCK,
CLASSIC, VOCAL. These can be selected by repeatedly pressing the EQ button.
CoNNeCtING eXterNAl DeVICeS
Headphones
• You can connect headphones with a 3.5 mm stereo jack to the socket located on the front
of the MC 20.
• Before doing this set the volume to VOL 00.
• The sound from the speakers is automatically disconnected when headphones are
inserted.
• Please note that listening to music at high volume via headphones can cause irreparable
damage to your hearing!
Subwoofer
Use a RCA cable to connect the subwoofer output of the MC 20 to the LEF input of the
subwoofer. For 2-line subwoofer inputs, it's best to use a Y-RCA cable. Also observe the
operating instructions for the subwoofer.
line in (front panel)
This is used for connecting an audio source with a 3.5 mm stereo jack.
AuX 1 and AuX 2
Two analogue connections on the rear of the MC 20 are designed for RCA cables.
If you should have any further queries, please refer to the operating instructions for the
respective device.
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