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General instructions
General instructions
RDS SYSTEM
This car radio is capable of receiving RDS signals
(RDS = Radio Data System) on the VHF bands.
RDS is a technique that enables the transmission of
inaudible additional information in the VHF
broadcasting range. This means that the broadcast-
er sends information to be analysed by the auto ra-
dio.
DAS seek quality level
At the level
DAS
seek
quality
, all receivable
and identifiable RDS programmes are stored in a
list sorted by quality. The dynamic auto-store,
search and scan search functions make use of this
list.
DAS seek name level
At the level
DAS
seek
name
all receivable and
identifiable RDS programmes are stored in a list
sorted alphabetically by name. The dynamic auto-
store, search and scan search functions make use of
this list.
RDS Stations level
At the level
Stations
RDS
only identified RDS
stations can be stored. The unit constantly switches
to the best receivable transmission frequency for
the station.
During search for
Stations
RDS
the unit will
stop only at identifiable stations.
Stations Fix Level
At the level
Stations
fix
frequencies can be
assigned to the station buttons. There is no RDS
evaluation. The search for
Stations
fix
is
equivalent to manual FM tuning (Page 160).
PTY (Programme Type)
Specific types of programme s, such as e.g. sports,
pop music, classical music etc., can be selected us-
ing the PTY function.
The PTY is transmitted by the RDS station, pro-
vided this function is installed at the broadcaster.
The selected transmitter programme type can be
displayed or a search for a specific PTY transmit-
ter can be performed.
Examples of Programme Types:
News
News
Pop M
Pop music
Curr Aff
Politics and current events
Rock M
Rock music
Service
Service programmes
Science
Science
Educ
Education
L class
Light classical music
Dra+Lit
Radio plays and literature
S class
Serious classical music
Culture
Culture, Religion, Society
L music
Musical entertainment
Entert.
Humor
Sport
Sports
Weather
Weather reports
Business
Business/ financial information
Kids
Children’s programming
Soc Aff
Social reports
Religion
Religious reports
Phone-in
Interviews
Travel
Travel reports
Leisure
Leisure reports
Jazz
Jazz music
Country
Country music
Oldies
Oldies
Folklore
Folk music
Feature
Documentaries
No PTY
No PTY
