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Receiving RDS data
RDS (Radio Data System) is a data transmission system
used by FM stations in many countries. Stations using this
system transmit an inaudible stream of data in addition to
the normal radio signal. RDS data contains various types
of information, such as PS (Program Service), PTY
(Program Type), RT (Radio Text), and CT (Clock Time).
1
Tune in the FM station. (Refer to page 10, or you can
simply press
TUNER
on the remote control.)
2
Press
FREQ/RDS
to choose the mode. Each time
you press
FREQ/RDS
, the type changes as follows:
FREQ/RDS
TUNER
POWER
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
6
4
5
6
7
8
9
7
8
0
+10
+100
FREQ/RDS MODE–PTY SEEK–START
REP
RANDOM
PROG
A
B
C
D
E
TAPE
DIRECTION
PRESET
TUNER
PRESET
MD
TAPE
AUX
MD
REC/PAUSE
TAPE
REC/PAUSE
MODE
SLEEP
DISPLAY
DUBBING
VOLUME
START
TIME
DVD
PS
The name of the RDS station being received is displayed.
• If the unit cannot find a station with PS data, the unit stops
searching and “NO PS” appears on the display.
PTY
The type of the program on the RDS station now being
received is displayed. You can make this unit search for a
station which is broadcasting a program of a desired
program type. (Refer to PTY program mode in the next
section for details.)
RT
Information about the program (such as the title of the
song, name of the singer, etc.) on the RDS station being
received is displayed by a maximum of 64 alphanumeric
characters, including the umlaut symbol. If other
characters are used in the RT data, they are displayed with
an under-bar.
• If the unit cannot find a station with RT data, the unit stops
searching and “NO RT” appears on the display.
CT
Current time is displayed.
• If the unit cannot find a station with CT data, the unit stops
searching and “NO CT” appears on the display.
Notes
• RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned to is
not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal
strength is weak.
• Some FM stations do not offer RDS service. Of those that do,
not all provide the same types of services. The types provided
by the received RDS station are dimmed on the display. Check
with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in
your area.
RDS PS
RDS
PTY
RDS
RT
RDS
CT
RECEIVING RDS STATIONS
