Kenwood KR-V888D instruction manual Using the Display key, RDS functions

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Listening to radio broadcasts

Using RDS (Radio Data System)

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RDS is a system that transmits useful information (in the form of digital data) for FM broadcasts along with the broadcast signal. Tuners and receivers designed for RDS reception can extract the information from the broadcast signal for use with various functions, such as automatic display of the station name.

RDS functions:

PTY (Program Type Identification) Search:

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Radio text function: See figure 3 below.

Automatically tunes to a station that is currently broadcasting the

Displays the radio text data transmitted by some RDS stations

specified program type (genre).

 

when you press the DISPLAY key. There is no display if no text

 

 

data was transmitted.

 

 

EON (Enhanced Other Network) reservation

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Radio text can also be displayed on the on screen display using the

OSD functions.

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Sets the tuner to automatically switch to stations broadcasting one of

 

 

 

 

 

three types of programs, even though you are listening to another

 

 

 

 

 

station. The tuner returns to the original station when the broadcast

 

 

 

 

 

of the selected program ends.

 

The "RDS" indicator lights up when an RDS broadcast (signal) is received.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PS (Program Service Name) Display: See figure 1 below.

 

 

 

FM

 

RDS

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92.5)MHz

Automatically displays the station name transmitted by the RDS

 

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station.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some functions and function names may differ for certain

RDS Auto Memory function

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Automatically selects and stores up to 40 RDS stations in the preset

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countries and areas.

 

 

memory.

 

 

Before using a function utilizing the RDS, be sure to perform the RDS Auto Memory operation by referring to the description

in “Presetting RDS stations (RDS AUTO MEMORY)”.

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Using the DISPLAY key

Pressing the DISPLAY key changes the contents of the display.

Each press switches the display mode as follows:

 

1 PS (Program Service name) display

DISPLAY2 Frequency display

3 RT (Radio Text) display

Operations

1PS (Program Service name) display:

The station name is displayed automatically when an RDS broadcast is received,

If no PS data was sent, “NO PS” is displayed.

2Frequency display:

Displays the frequency of the current station.

3RT (Radio Text) display:

Text data accompanying the RDS broadcast scrolls across the display. “NO RT” is displayed if the current RDS station does not provide RT data.

Radio text can also be displayed on the on screen display using the

OSD functions.

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BBC

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FM

RDS

 

 

 

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Contents KR-V888D About the supplied remote controlAccessories Safety precautionsGetting started UnpackingContents Universal IR InfraRed remote control Special featuresTrue home theater sound Special features How to use this manualRDS Radio Data System tuner New Traitr transistor adopted in the final stageNames and functions of parts About the Standby indicatorNames and functions of parts Connecting the antennas Setting up the systemMicrocomputer malfunction Connecting audio components6CH input M.INPUT System Control jacksSetting up the system Connecting video componentsAC-3 RF Demodulator DEM-999D Digital connectionsRegistering setup codes for Kenwood audio components Connecting the system controlSpeaker impedance Connecting the speakersPRE OUT connections Preparing the remote controlLoading the batteries Operating distancePress the Sound or Setup key Using the on-screen displayTo quit the OSD mode Move the pointerSpeaker placement Surround set upPreparing for surround sound Select the speakers and enter the speaker distanceAdjust the audio input level of the connected components 4Adjust the volume levels of each speakerEnter the speaker distance Listening to a source component Normal playbackAdjusting the sound Source Direct playback Listening with headphonesListening with a graphic equalizer 6CH.INPUT playbackSet the Input Selector to Video SecondsRecording audio RecordingRecording video Recording a music sourceSelect a tuning method Tuning non-RDSradio stationsSet the input to tuner Select a broadcast bandListening to radio broadcasts Tuning radio stations by frequency Direct tuning3Enter the frequency Press the Direct keyRDS functions Using the Display keyReceiving preset RDS stations Presetting RDS stations RDS Auto MemorySet the broadcast band to FM Store the stations automaticallyReceiving preset stations in order P.CALL Presetting radio stations manuallyEnter a preset number 1~40 For 15, press For 20, pressActivate the PTY search mode Tuning by program type PTY searchSelect the program type you desire Start the search To select another program typeExample Searching for a Rock Music broadcast Reserving the desired information Tune to a preset RDS stationPreparation Stations RDS Auto MemoryWhen listening to the tuner To cancel EON reservationTurn the TA, News and INFO. indicators off TP Traffic Program indicationSound modes Ambience effectsDolby Digital AC-3 Dolby Pro LogicWhats DSP? DSP modeAmbience effects Surround Play Select a surround modePreparations Source Direct S.DIRTo adjust the DSP modes To select a DSP modeConvenient functions Source Direct switch OSD switchSET UP switch Radio Text switchKR-V888D En/T Registering setup codes for other components Getting the most from your remote controlFind the setup code of the component to be registered Low battery warning8Once setup codes have been entered for all Enter the setup codePress the ENT key to store the code you have just input 7Repeat steps 3 to 6 to register additionalVideo key Audio key TV key Operating other componentsPress the operation keys you desire VIDEO1 VCR CD CD TV1 VIDEO2 VCRPress Shift Changing confirming the operation modeSelect the component to be controlled Execute the desired operationsActivate the macro program mode Make a plan of the macro play you want to set upPerform each of the following steps within 5 seconds Terminate the macro program mode Select where the macro should be storedPress the keys to be operated in order Repeat steps 1 through 5 to program up to 3 macrosPress the Macro key Executing an automatic operationExecute the macro play Deleting a setup code Setup code correlationChecking a setup code Perform each step within 5 secondsEnter the 3 digit code Hold down the ENT key until the backlight flashes twiceUK including N. Ireland Go to within 5 secondsHold your remote to the speaker portion of your telephone Code selection after mode downloadPress a numeric key VCR Set up codes Set up code chartMaker Set up codes Non-IR codesVCR Set up codes Set up code chartBPL TV Set up codesLD player Set up codes Satellite Set up codesDSS Set up codes DVD Set up codesCD Player Set up codes Cable Set up codesCassette deck Set up codes DAT deck Set up codesMD Set up codes Misc. audio Set up codesCase of difficulty Resetting the MicrocomputerAmplifier TunerCase of difficulty Remote control unitMemory back up function Specifications MD recorder operations Remote operation of other componentsTuner operations VCR operations TV operationsLD player operations Satellite tuner operationsCable tuner operations Function Shift commands Menu Menu Theme ThemeDVD player operations + Channel + Select Numeric keysFor your records
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