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RDS (Radio Data System) (EUR models only)
RDS is a broadcasting service which allows stations to
send additional information along with the regular
radio program signal RDS services can be received
only in FM band.
RDS Display
1. Press the POWER button to ON.
2. Press the BAND button to select FM.
3. Select the RDS broadcasting by use of the PRESET
CALL button.
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The RDS indicator lights in the display.
This unit receives and displays the following kinds of
data.
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PS (Program Service Name): Displays FM station
name.
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PTY (Program Type): Program type will be displayed
while receiving FM.
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RT (Radio Text): Displays the news of stations
composed of up to 64 symbols.
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CT (Clock Time): Displays the information about
times provided from the station.
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TP (Traffic Program)
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TA (Traffic Announcement)
4. Press the RDS MODE button.
Each time you press the button briefly (0.5 sec or
less), the modes will change as follows regardless of
the current mode.
T
PS
T
CT
T
PTY
T
RT
T
TA
(1)
PS mode
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When you select PS with the RDS MODE button,
"PS" will blink for about 4 seconds.
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After 4 seconds, PS or a station name will be
displayed.
(2) CT mode
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When you select CT with the RDS MODE button,
"CT" will blink for about 4 seconds. After 4 seconds,
the clock time will be displayed.
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If there is no CT data among received broadcastings,
"NO CT" will be displayed.
(3) PTY mode
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When you select PTY with the RDS MODE button,
"PTY" will blink for about 4 seconds. After 4 seconds,
the type of received PTY will be displayed. There are
31 kinds of PTY Data as follows.
NEWS
brief annoucements, events, public opinion,
reports, actual situations.
AFFAIRS
a kind of suggestion including practical
annoucements other than news, documents,
discussion, analysis and so on.
INFO
daily information or reference such as
weather forecast, consumer guide, medical
assistance and so on.
SPORT
sports-related programs.
EDUCATE
educational and cultural information.
DRAMA
all kinds of radio concert and serial drama.
CULTURE
all aspects of national or local culture
including religious events, philosophy, social
science, language, theatre, and so on.
SCIENCE
programs on natural science and
technology.
VARIED
popular programs such as quiz, entertainment,
private interview, comedy, satire and so on.
POP M
program on commercial, practical and
popular songs, and sale volume of discs, etc.
ROCK M
practical modern music generally composed
and played by young musicians.
M.O.R.M
popular music usually lasting for less than 5
minutes.
LIGHT M
classical music, instrumental music, chorus,
and light music favoured by non-
professionals.
CLASSICS
orchestra including great operas, symphony,
chamber music and so on.
OTHER M
other music styles (Rhythm & Blues, Reggae,
etc.).
WEATHER
weather reports, forecast
FINANCE
financial reports, commerce, trading
