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Radio Data System (RDS)
RDS Basics
Some FM stations are broadcasting added data compatible with RDS. This radio set offers convenient functions using such
data.
RDS service availability varies with areas. Please understand if RDS service is not available in your area, the following serv-
ice is not available, either. This chapter explains the summary and operation regarding RDS.
The following functions are available when receiving RDS stations.
Alternative Frequency (AF)
Program Service Name (PS)
Display
The name of station is displayed.
Alternative Frequency (AF)
When reception is poor, an RDS station broadcasting the
same program is tuned in automatically.
Traffic Program (TP)
Some RDS FM stations periodically provide traffic
announcement.
The station which broadcast the traffic announcement is
called Traffic Program (TP).
Traffic Announcement (TA)
Radio announcements on traffic conditions.
Clock Time (CT) Service
When receiving an RDS station, the CT service automatical-
ly adjusts the time.
“NO CT” is displayed in areas where CT service is not avail-
able. (
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Page 13 for Clock Setting)
Program Type (PTY) Display
RDS FM stations provide a program type identification sig-
nal.
Example: news, rock, classical music, etc.(
a
Page 19)
Program Identification (PI)
Each program has its own number. This may be used to
search for another frequency on which the same program
is broadcast.
Region (REG)
Each region has its own number. This may be used to
identify the region where the station you are now listening
to is located.
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Alternative Frequency (AF)
Mode
Press
[AF]
to select one of the following AF modes.
AF ON : AF, Best Station Research and PI seek function are
active.
: Low level AF operating sensi-
tivity. (Default)
: High level AF operating sensi-
tivity.
: When the AF network of an
RDS station is not required.
REG (Region) Mode
Changes the selection range of AF, Best Station Research
and PI seek.
Press and hold
[AF] (REG)
for more than 2 seconds to
switch on and off.
: The frequency is changed only
for programs within the region.
: The frequency is changed also
for programs outside the
region. (Default)
Note:
When REG mode is switched from OFF to ON or
vise versa, AF mode turns on automatically.
Display Change
Press
[DISP]
to change the display as follows.
Preset Memory (AF ON Setting)
Preset Station Calling (Best Station Research)
AF self-tuning selects a station with good reception when
the preset tuning is activated.
For Poor Reception (PI Seek)
If reception becomes poor when tuning in a preset station,
press the same preset number button. The same station
with better reception will be searched for.
Press the same preset number button again to cancel.
Note:
For PI Seek, cancel the TA mode first, then execute
PI Seek.
PS (Program Service Name) (Default)
Frequency
Clock Time
[AF] (REG)
(AF Level/REG mode)
[DISP]
(Display)
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MONO
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