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Tape
17
GB
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
(European model only)
What is the Radio Data System?
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows radio stations to send
additional information along with the regular
program signal. This tuner offers convenient
RDS features like station name display and
location of stations by program type. RDS is
available only on FM stations.*
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned
in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the
signal is weak.
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do
they provide the same types of services. If you are
not familiar with the RDS system, check with your
local radio stations for details on RDS services in
your area.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station from the FM band.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the station name appears in the
display.
To check the RDS information
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Station name*
t
Frequency
t
Program type
(for one second)*
t
Clock display (for eight
seconds)
t
Effect status
* If the RDS broadcast is not received, the station
name and program type may not appear in the
display.
With the side
you want to
play/record
facing forward.
Tape
Loading a tape
1
Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select
deck A or B.
2
Press
Z
.
3
Insert a tape in deck A or B with the
side you want to play/record facing
forward.