GB
15
This unit has the RDS (Radio Data System) function, which enables for
the various information such as broadcasting station, radio text, time and
30 types of programs (News, Rock, Classic, etc.) to be received from the
FM RDS station together with normal radio signal.
1
Press the On/Standby button.
2
Receive the FM radio.
See the radio receiving method on the page 13.
FM and frequency are shown on the display
If the received station transfers the RDS information, 'RDS'
appears automatically on the display.
3
Press the RDS Display button to select the desired RDS
mode.
Whenever the button is pressed, RDS mode changes as
follows.
The RDS function is available only in FM broadcasting.
Description on RDS function
1. PTY(Program Type) : Displays the type of programme
currently being broadcast
2. PS NAME(Program Service Name) : Indicates the name of
broadcasting station and is composed of 8 characters.
3. RT(Radio Text) : Decodes the text broadcast by a station (if
any) and is composed of maximum 64 characters.
4. CT(Clock Time) : Decodes the real time clock from the FM
frequency.
Some stations may not transmit PTY, RT or CT
information therefore this may not be displayed in all
cases.
5. TA(Traffic Announcement) : When this symbol flashes it
shows that the traffic announcement is in progress.
6. EON(Enhanced Other Networks Information) : Offers the
RDS information on other networks.
About RDS broadcasting
PS NAME
RT
CT
Current FM frequency
Volume
FUNC.
CD/TAPE/TUNING
R
Tuning Mode
CD Repeat
Preset EQ
+10 (CD)
Record
PTY
Display
Start/Stop
Band
PROG./Set
Last Memory
CD Synchro
Tape Repeat A<—>B
Track/Album
MP3
Tape Repeat A<—>B
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About "PS NAME" MODE
Displays the name of broadcasting station.
Press the RDS Display button to select the PS NAME.
"PS NAME" appears on the display.
If the PS information is being received, the PS name (BBC, AFO,
NDR, etc.) is shown on the display.
If the PS information isn't received, the original FM frequency is shown.
Even though no RDS Display button is pressed, the reception
of PS information ensues the PS name is displayed.
About 'RT' MODE
Displays the character transmitted from the
broadcasting station.
Press the RDS Display button to select the RT MODE.
"RT" appears on the display.
If the RT information is being received, the received information is
shown on the display.
If the RT information isn't received, the "NO RT" is shown.
On the display.
About CT(Clock Time)
Sets the time of RDS clock.
To select the CT time, set the RDS Display button to CT MODE.
The CT information will take up to 2 minutes to be decoded
therefore the clock isn’t displayed immediately.
If there is no received CT information, "NO CT" is displayed.
Volume
CD/TAPE/TUNING
R
Tuning Mode
CD Repeat
Preset EQ
+10 (CD)
Record
PTY
Display
Start/Stop
Band
PROG./Set
Last Memory
CD Synchro
Tape Repeat A<—>B
Track/Album
MP3
About RDS DISPLAY function
Tape Repeat A<—>B
Volume
CD/TAPE/TUNING
R
Tuning Mode
CD Repeat
Preset EQ
+10 (CD)
Record
PTY
Display
Start/Stop
Band
PROG./Set
Last Memory
CD Synchro
Tape Repeat A<—>B
Track/Album
MP3
Tape Repeat A<—>B
Volume
CD/TAPE/TUNING
R
Tuning Mode
CD Repeat
Preset EQ
+10 (CD)
Record
PTY
Display
Start/Stop
Band
PROG./Set
Last Memory
CD Synchro
Tape Repeat A<—>B
Track/Album
MP3
Tape Repeat A<—>B
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