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Using the Tuner
Receiving FM Stations with RDS
You can use the RDS (Radio Data System) by using the but-
tons on the Unit or the Remote Control.
RDS allows FM stations to send additional signals with
their regular programme signals. For example, the stations
send their station names, and information about what type
of programmes they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
This unit can receive the following types of RDS signals:
PS (Programme Service):
shows commonly known station names.
PTY (Programme Type):
shows types of broadcast programmes.
RT (Radio Text):
shows text messages the station sends.
What information can RDS signals provide?
The display shows RDS signal information that the station sends.
To show the RDS signals on the display
Press the DISPLAY MODE button while listening
to an FM station.
Each time you press the button, the display changes to show
information in the following order:
PS (Programme Service):
While searching, “PS” appears, then station name is dis-
played. “NO PS” appears if no signal is sent.
PTY (Programme Type):
While searching, “PTY” appears, then broadcast pro-
gramme type is displayed. “NO PTY” appears if no signal
is sent.
RT (Radio Text):
While searching, “RT” appears, then a text message sent by
the station is displayed. “NO RT” appears if no signal is sent.
Station Frequency:
Station frequency (non-RDS service)
• If searching finishes at once, “PS”, “PTY” and “RT” will not
appear on the display.
• If you press the DISPLAY MODE button while listening to
an AM (MW/LW) station, the display only shows station
frequency.
• RDS is not available for AM (MW/LW) broadcasts.
On characters displayed
When the display shows PS, PTY or RT signals:
• The display cannot show accented letters; For example, “A”
may represent accented “A’s” like “Á, Â, Ã, À, Ä and Å”.
PS
PTY
RT
Frequency
DISPLAY
MODE
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[Example]
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