Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
RDS is a broadcasting service which a growing number of FM stations provide. These FM stations send additional signals along with their regular programme signals. They send their station names, and information about the type of programme such as sport, music, etc.
When tuned to an RDS station, “RDS” and the station name will be displayed.
■Using the Auto Station Programme Memory (ASPM)
Whilst in the ASPM operation mode, the tuner will automatically search for new RDS stations. Up to 40 stations can be stored.
If you have already stored some stations in memory, the number of new stations you can store will be less.
1Press the FUNCTION button to select the TUNER.
2Press and hold the RDS (ASPM/PTY) button on the remote control.
1 Scanning will start (87.50 - 108.00 MHz).
2 When an RDS station is found, “RDS” will appear for a short time and the station will be stored in memory.
3After scanning, the number of stations stored in memory will displayed for 4 seconds and then “END” will appear for 4 seconds.
Note:
ASPM auto scan search will auto stop after 1 cycle from 87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz.
To stop the ASPM operation before it is complete: Press the RDS (ASPM/PTY) button whilst it is scanning for stations.
The stations which are already stored in memory will be kept there.
Notes:
●Any station which has the same frequency as one stored in memory will not be stored.
●If 40 stations have already been stored in memory, the scan will be aborted. If you want to redo the ASPM operation, erase the preset memory.
●In the RDS signals are very week, station names may not be displayed.
Note:
In a certain area or during certain time periods, the station names may temporarily be different.
■Notes for RDS operation
If any of the following events occur, it does not mean that the unit is faulty:
●“PS”, “NO PS” and a station name appear alternately, and the unit does not operate properly.
●If a particular station is not broadcasting properly or a station is conducting tests, the RDS reception function may not work properly.
●When you receive an RDS station whose signal is too weak, information like the station name may not be displayed.
●“NO PS”, “NO PTY” or “NO RT” will flash for about 5 seconds, and then the frequency will be displayed.
Notes for radio text:
●The first 8 characters of the radio text will appear for 4 seconds and then they will scroll across the display.
●If you tune in to an RDS station which is not broadcasting any radio text, “NO RT” will be displayed when you switch to the radio text position.
●Whilst radio text data is received or when the text contents change, “RT” will be displayed.
■To show Radio Data System signals on display
Select an FM station with Radio Data System signals.
1Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the FM.
2Press the RDS (DISP) button on the remote control. ● The display will switch as follows:
PS 
PTY 
RT
Station
Frequency
●PS (Programme Service):
Whilst searching, “PS” alternately appear on the display.
Then, the station name appears. “NO PS” appears if no signal is sent.
●PTY (Programme Type):
Whilst searching, “PTY” alternately appear on the display.
Then, the broadcast programme type appears. “NO PTY” appears if no signal is sent.
●RT (Radio Text):
Whilst searching, “RT” alternately appear on the display.
Then, the next message sent by the station appears. “NO RT” appears if no signal is sent.
●Station Frequency:
The frequency of the selected station appears on the display.
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