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Receiving Radio Broadcasts
CD-DISC
REC PAUSE
REW
FF
TA/NEWS/INFO
DISPLAY MODE
PTY-PTY SEARCH-PTY
The following tuner operations are possible only using the
remote control.
IMPORTANT:
Before using RDS operating buttons, press FM/AM on the remote
control so that RDS operating buttons work for tuner operation.
Receiving FM Stations with RDS
RDS (Radio Data System) allows FM stations to send an additional
signal along with their regular program signals. For example, the
stations send their station names, as well as information about what
type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
• When tuned in to an FM station which provides the RDS service,
the RDS indicator lights up on the display.
With the receiver, you can receive the following types of RDS
signals.
PS (Program Service):
Shows commonly known station names
PTY (Program Type):
Shows types of broadcast programs
RT (Radio Text):
Shows text messages the station sends
Enhanced Other Networks:
Provides the information about the
types of the programs sent by other
RDS stations of the different Networks
than the one being received.
Notes:
• RDS is not available for AM (MW) broadcasts.
• Not all FM stations provide RDS signals, nor do all RDS stations
provide the same services. If in doubt, check with local radio
stations for details on RDS in your area.
• RDS may not operate correctly if the station tuned is not
transmitting RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.
Receiving FM Stations with RDS
(To show the RDS information)
Searching for a Program by PTY
Codes
Switching to a Program of Your
Choice Automatically
To show the RDS information
You can see the RDS information the station sends on the display.
Press DISPLAY MODE on the remote control while listening to
an FM station.
• Each time you press the button, the display changes to show you
the following information:
PS (Program Service):
While searching, “PS” appears and
then the station names will be
displayed. “NO PS” appears if no
signal is sent.
PTY (Program Type):
While searching, “PTY” appears and
then the type of the broadcast program
will be displayed. “NO PTY” appears
if no signal is sent.
RT (Radio Text):
While searching, “RT” appears and
then text messages the station sends
will be displayed. “NO RT” appears if
no signal is sent.
Notes:
• If searching finishes at once, “PS,” “PTY,” and “RT” will not appear
on the display.
• Some special characters and marks may not be displayed correctly.
(The display cannot show accented letters, “A,” for instance, may
stand for accented “A’s” like “Å, Ä, Ã, Á, À, and Â.”)
PS
Canceled
PTY
RT
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