10
RDS
Overview of the RDS
function
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows FM stations to send
additional digital information along with the
regular radio programme signal. Your car
stereo offers you a variety of services. Here are
just a few: retuning the same programme
automatically, listening to traffic
announcements, and locating a station by
programme type.
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.
Displaying the station
name
The name of the current station lights up in the
display.
Select an FM station (page 9).
When you tune in an FM station that
transmits RDS data, the station name
appears in the display.
Note
The “
*
” indication means that an RDS station is
being received.
Changing the display item
Each time you press
(DSPL)
, the item changes
as follows:
Station Name
*
(Frequency)
y
Clock
*
When you tune in an FM station that transmits
RDS data, the station name appears.
Note
“NO NAME” appears if the received station does
not transmit RDS data.
If you cannot tune in a preset
station
— Automatic tuning/ Local Seek Mode
Automatic tuning:
Press either side of
(SEEK/AMS)
to search
for the station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Press either side of
(SEEK/AMS)
repeatedly until the desired station is
received.
Local Seek Mode:
If the automatic tuning stops too
frequently, press
(SENS)
repeatedly until
“LOCAL-ON” appears.
“LCL” indicator is displayed.
Only the stations with relatively strong
signals will be tuned in.
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want
to listen to, press either side of
(SEEK/AMS)
until
the desired frequency appears (manual tuning).
If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
During radio reception, press
(SENS)
repeatedly until “MONO-ON” appears.
“MONO” indicator is displayed.
The sound improves, but becomes
monaural (“ST” disappears).
To return to normal mode, select “MONO-
OFF.”
