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RADIO (CONT.)
TA ("TRAFFIC ANNOUNCEMENT")
Hold down the TA button (7) to switch this mode on or off.
When the TA function is active during CDs or MP3 playback, the unit will automatically switch
back to the radio mode. This can be interrupted by pressing the TA button again without
switching off the TA function.
RDS (RADIO DATA SYSTEM)
RDS is a service provided by radio stations. In addition to traditional music and voice services
they also broadcast additional information in the form of encrypted digital signals and these
are analysed and displayed by the car radio.
Press the AF button (10) to switch the RDS mode on or off. On the display (3) you can now
see the programme name and other information (traffic information, the title of the track
currently being played, etc.).
The following different kinds of RDS services may be available:
PI (Programme Identification Code):
The PI code is used by the radio to identify the station being received.
PS (Programme Service Name):
This service allows the station's name to be displayed.
AF (Alternative Frequencies):
The car radio automatically searches for an alternative frequency for the current station with
the strongest signal.
TP/TA (Traffic Programme / Traffic Announcement):
Traffic information
EON (Enhanced Other Network Information)
If there is a traffic announcement, then this enables the radio to switch to the radio station
broadcasting it even if you are currently listening to another station.
PTY (Programme Type Code)
This code enables you to search for your selected type of programme, for example a sport
Please note that the information displayed will depend on the region, the broadcaster and
the station.
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