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Using the RDS (Radio Data System) to
Receive FM Stations
RDS 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 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
EON (Enhanced Other Network): See page 16.
Notes:
• RDS is not available for AM (MW/LW) broadcasts.
• RDS may not operate correctly if the station tuned is not
transmitting RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.
What Information Can RDS Signals Provide?
You can see the RDS signals the station sends on the display.
To show the RDS signals
Press DISPLAY MODE on the front panel (or DISPLAY 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.
Frequency:
Station frequency (non-RDS service)
Notes:
• When pressing DISPLAY on the remote control, make sure that you
have selected FM station using the remote control. If not, the
DISPLAY button does not work for tuner operation. (Pressing FM/
AM activates the remote control for tuner operation.)
• If searching finishes at once, “PS”, “PTY”, and “RT” will not appear
on the display.
FM/AM
8
DISP
LAY
On the remote
DISPLAY MODE
PS
PTY
RT
Frequency
Selecting the FM Reception Mode
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to
receive or noisy
You can change the FM reception mode while receiving an FM
broadcast.
On the front panel ONLY:
1. Press FM/AM to select the band.
The cursor control
%
/
fi
/
@
/
#
buttons can
be now used for operating the tuner.
• Each time you press the button, the band alternates between
FM and AM (MW/LW).
2. Press cursor control
%
/
fi
repeatedly until “FM MODE”
appears on the display.
3. Press cursor control
@
/
#
to
switch the FM reception “AUTO”
or “MONO.”
AUTO: When a program is broadcasted in stereo, you will hear
stereo sound; when in monaural, you will hear
monaural sounds. This mode is also useful to suppress
static noise between stations. The MUTE AUTO
indicator lights up on the display.
MONO: Reception will be improved although you will lose the
stereo effect. In this mode, you will hear noise while
tuning into the stations. The MUTE AUTO indicator
goes off on the display.
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On the front panel
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