manual/main_menu/fmradio.tex

   1 % $Id$ %
   2 \section{\label{ref:FMradio}FM Radio}
   3 \opt{RECORDER_PAD}{
   4   \note{The early V2 models were in fact FM Recorders in disguise,
   5   so they had the FM radio still mounted. Rockbox enables it if present -
   6   in case this menu does not show on your unit you can skip this chapter.\\}
   7 }
   8 \opt{sansa}{
   9   \note{Not all Sansas have a radio receiver. Generally all American models do,
  10   but European models might not. Rockbox will display the radio menu only if it
  11   can find a radio receiver in your Sansa.}
  12 }
  13
  14 \screenshot{main_menu/images/ss-fm-radio-screen}{The FM radio screen}{}
  15   This menu option switches to the radio screen.
  16   The FM radio has the ability to remember station frequency settings
  17   (presets). Since stations and their frequencies vary depending on location,
  18   it is possible to load these settings from a file. Such files should have
  19   the filename extension \fname{.fmr} and reside in the directory
  20   \fname{/.rockbox/fmpresets} (note that this directory does not exist after
  21   the initial Rockbox installation; you should create it manually). To load
  22   the settings, i.e. a set of FM stations, from a preset file, just ``play''
  23   it from the file browser. Rockbox will ``remember'' and use it in
  24   \setting{PRESET} mode until another file has been selected. Some preset
  25   files are available here: \wikilink{FmPresets}.
  26
  27   \opt{recording}{
  28       \opt{swcodec}{
  29          It is also possible to record the FM radio while listening.
  30          To start recording, enter the FM radio settings menu with
  31          \ActionFMMenu{} and then select \setting{Recording}.
  32          At this point, you will be switched to the \setting{Recording Screen}.
  33          Further information on \setting{Recording} can be found in
  34          \reference{ref:Recording}.
  35       }
  36   }
  37
  38   \opt{masf}{\note{The radio will shorten battery life, because the
  39       MAS-chip is set to record mode for instant recordings.}
  40   }
  41
  42       \begin{btnmap}
  43           \ActionFMPrev, \ActionFMNext
  44           \opt{HAVEREMOTEKEYMAP}{& \ActionRCFMPrev, \ActionRCFMNext}
  45           & Change frequency in \setting{SCAN} mode or jump to next/previous
  46           station in \setting{PRESET} mode.\\
  47           %
  48           Long \ActionFMPrev, Long \ActionFMNext
  49           \opt{HAVEREMOTEKEYMAP}{& Long \ActionRCFMPrev, Long \ActionRCFMNext}
  50           & Seek to next station in \setting{SCAN} mode.\\
  51           %
  52           \ActionFMSettingsInc, \ActionFMSettingsDec
  53           \opt{HAVEREMOTEKEYMAP}{
  54               &
  55               \opt{IRIVER_RC_H100_PAD}{\ActionRCFMVolUp, \ActionRCFMVolDown}%
  56               \nopt{IRIVER_RC_H100_PAD}{\ActionRCFMSettingsInc, \ActionRCFMSettingsDec}%
  57           }
  58           & Change volume.\\
  59           \opt{RECORDER_PAD}{
  60             \ButtonPlay
  61             & Freeze all screen updates. May enhance radio reception in some
  62               cases.\\
  63           }
  64
  65           %
  66           \ActionFMExit
  67           \opt{HAVEREMOTEKEYMAP}{& \ActionRCFMExit}
  68           & Leave the radio screen with the radio playing.\\
  69           %
  70           \ActionFMStop
  71           \opt{HAVEREMOTEKEYMAP}{& \ActionRCFMStop}
  72           & Stop the radio and return to \setting{Main Menu}.\\%
  73           %
  74           \nopt{ONDIO_PAD}{%
  75             \nopt{RECORDER_PAD}{\ActionFMPlay
  76               \opt{HAVEREMOTEKEYMAP}{& \ActionRCFMPlay}
  77               & Mute radio playback.\\}%
  78             %
  79             \ActionFMMode
  80             \opt{HAVEREMOTEKEYMAP}{& \ActionRCFMMode}
  81             & Switch between \setting{SCAN} and \setting{PRESET} mode.\\
  82             %
  83             \ActionFMPreset
  84             \opt{HAVEREMOTEKEYMAP}{& \ActionRCFMPreset}
  85             & Open a list of radio presets. You can view all the presets that
  86               you have, and switch to the station.\\
  87           }%
  88           %
  89           \ActionFMMenu
  90           \opt{HAVEREMOTEKEYMAP}{& \ActionRCFMMenu}
  91           & Display the FM radio settings menu.\\
  92        \end{btnmap}
  93
  94   \begin{description}
  95
  96   \item[Saving a preset:]
  97     Up to 64 of your favourite stations can be saved as presets.
  98     \opt{RECORDER_PAD}{Press \ButtonFTwo{} to go to the presets list, press
  99     \ButtonFOne{} to add a preset.}%
 100     \nopt{RECORDER_PAD}{%
 101       \ActionFMMenu{} to go to the menu, then select \setting{Add preset}.%
 102     }
 103     Enter the name (maximum number of characters is 32).
 104     Press \ActionKbdDone{} to save.
 105
 106   \item[Selecting a preset:]
 107         \opt{ONDIO_PAD}{\ActionFMMenu{} to open the menu, select
 108           \setting{Preset}}%
 109         \nopt{ONDIO_PAD}{\ActionFMPreset} to go to the presets list.
 110         Use \ActionFMSettingsInc{} and \ActionFMSettingsDec{}
 111         to move the cursor and then press \ActionStdOk{}
 112         to select. Use \ActionStdCancel{} to leave the preset list without selecting
 113         anything.
 114
 115   \item[Removing a preset:]
 116         \opt{ONDIO_PAD}{\ActionFMMenu{} to open the menu, select
 117           \setting{Preset}}%
 118         \nopt{ONDIO_PAD}{\ActionFMPreset} to go to the presets list.
 119         Use \ActionFMSettingsInc{} and \ActionFMSettingsDec{}
 120         to move the cursor and then press \ActionStdContext{}
 121         on the preset that you wish to remove, then select \setting{Remove Preset}.
 122
 123       \opt{RECORDER_PAD,ONDIO_PAD}{
 124           \item[Recording:]
 125             \opt{RECORDER_PAD}{Press \ButtonFThree}%
 126             \opt{ONDIO_PAD}{Double press \ButtonMenu}
 127             to start recording the currently playing station. Press \ButtonOff{} to
 128               stop recording.%
 129             \opt{RECORDER_PAD}{ Press \ButtonPlay{} again to seamlessly start recording
 130               to a new file.}
 131             The settings for the recording can be changed in the
 132             \opt{RECORDER_PAD}{\ButtonFOne{} menu}%
 133             \opt{ONDIO_PAD}{respective menu reached through the FM radio settings menu
 134               (Long \ButtonMenu)}
 135             before starting the recording. See \reference{ref:Recordingsettings}
 136             for details of recording settings.
 137           }
 138   \end{description}
 139   \note{The radio will turn off when starting playback of an audio file.}