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The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service
which allows stations to send additional information
along with the regular radio programme signal.
RDS works on the FM waveband in Europe only.
1
Tune in to an FM RDS station (see page 30).
2
Press the RDS button (or the RDS button of the
remote control unit).
Each time the RDS button is pressed, the RDS mode is
changed as follows:
Program service (PS)
When you select Program service, “PROGRAM
SERVICE” will blink for about 3 seconds and then the
programme service name or a station's name will be
displayed. If there is no programme service data, the
frequency will be displayed.
RDS Program type (PTY)
When you select RDS Program type, “RDS PROGRAM
TYPE” will blink for about 3 seconds and then the
programme type will be displayed.
RDS Radio text (RT)
When you select RDS Radio text, “RDS RADIO TEXT”
will blink for about 3 seconds and then the news
of stations composed of up to 64 symbols will be
displayed.
RDS (Only for Europe)
RDS Clock time (CT)
Displays the time information provided from the
station.
When you select RDS Clock time, “RDS CLOCK TIME”
will blink for about 3 seconds and then the clock
time will be displayed.
The clock setting will be automatically adjusted
according to the CT data.
To turn on or off auto clock adjustment, press and
hold the RDS button for more than 3 seconds when
RDS Clock time is selected. “RDS CT SYNC ON” or
“RDS CT SYNC OFF” is displayed.
