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RDS (Radio Data System)
PWR | ALBUM | PTY/PS display |
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VOL | TUNE |
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MUTE | NAVI |
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[TA] | Current state |
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RDS Basics
Some FM stations are broadcasting added data compati- ble with RDS. This radio set offers convenient functions using such data.
RDS service availability varies with areas. Please under- stand if RDS service is not available in your area, the fol- lowing service is not available, either. This chapter explains the summary and operation regarding RDS.
The following functions are available when receiving RDS stations.
Programme Service Name (PS) Display
The name of the station is displayed.
Alternative Frequency (AF)
When reception is poor, an RDS station broadcasting the same programme is tuned in automatically.
Traffic Programme (TP)
Some RDS FM stations periodically provide a traffic announcement.
Stations which broadcast the traffic announcement are called Traffic Programme (TP).
Traffic Announcement (TA)
Radio announcements on traffic conditions.
Clock Time (CT) Service
When receiving an RDS station, the CT service automati- cally adjusts the time. (a Page 34 for Clock Setting)
Programme Type (PTY) Display
RDS FM stations provide a programme type identification signal.
Example: news, rock, classical music, etc. (a page 28)
Programme Identification (PI)
Each programme has its own number. This may be used to search for another frequency on which the same pro- gramme is broadcast.
Region (REG)
Each region has its own number. This may be used to identify the region where the station you are now listening to is located.
Other RDS functions
Enhanced Other Networks (EON)
When EON data is received, the EON indicator lights and the TA and AF functions are expanded as follows.
TA: Traffic information from the current and other net- work stations can be received.
AF: The frequency list of preset RDS stations is updated by EON data.
EON enables the radio to make fuller use of RDS informa- tion. It constantly updates the AF list of preset stations, including the one that is currently tuned in to. For exam- ple, if you preset a station far from home, you will later be able to receive the same station at an alternative frequen- cy, or another station serving the same programme. EON also keeps track of locally available TP stations for quick reception.
Emergency Announcement Reception
When an emergency announcement is broadcast, the unit is automatically switched to receiving that broadcast (Even when in the other mode). During receiving the emergency announcement, “ALARM” appears on the dis- play.
Note:
¡Emergency announcements are broadcast at the TA volume level. (a page 29)
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