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RDS
Overview of RDS
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information
along with the regular radio programme
signal. For example, one of the following will
be displayed upon receiving a station with
RDS capability.
• Programme service (PS) name
• Programme type (PTY)
See “ Tuning in stations by programme type”
on page 24.
RDS services
RDS data offers you other conveniences, such
as:
•
Automatic retuning
of a programme,
helpful during long-distance drives. — AF
t
page 22
• Receiving
traffic announcements
, even
when enjoying another programme/source.
— TA
t
page 23
• Selecting stations by the
type of
programme
. — PTY
t
page 24
• Automatic
clock time
setting. — Clock
Time Data
t
page 25
Notes
• Depending on the country or region, not all of the RDS
functions are available.
• RDS may not work properly if the signal strength is
weak or if the station you are tuned to is not
transmitting RDS data.
Automatic retuning for best
reception results — AF
function
The alternative frequencies (AF) function
allows the radio to always tune into the area’s
strongest signal for the station you are
listening to.
1
Select an FM station (page 10).
2
Press MENU.
3
Press
V
or
v
repeatedly to select
“AF.”
A F
o f f
4
Press
b
to select “on”.
A F
o n
5
Press MENU.
The unit starts searching for an alternative
frequency with a stronger signal in the same
network.
If “NO AF” flashes, the currently tuned into
station does not have an alternative
frequency.
Note
When there is no alternative frequency in the area or
when you do not need to search for one, turn the AF
function off by selecting “off.”
Frequencies change automatically.
98.5 MHz
96.0 MHz
Station
102.5 MHz
