JVC RX-884RBK Using the RDS Radio Data System to Receive FM Stations, To show the RDS signals

Receiving Radio Broadcasts

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Using the RDS (Radio Data System) to Receive FM Stations

RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.

When tuned to an FM station which provides the RDS service, the RDS indicator lights up on the display.

With the receiver, you can receive the following types of RDS signals.

PS (Program Service):	shows commonly known station names
PTY (Program Type):	shows types of broadcast programs
RT (Radio Text):	shows text messages the station sends

EON (Enhanced Other Network): see page 31.

What Information Can RDS Signals Provide?

You can see the RDS signals the station sends on the display.

To show the RDS signals

On the front panel:

Press DISPLAY MODE while listening to an FM	DISPLAY MODE
station.
Each time you press the button, the display changes to show
you the following information:

PS PTY RT Frequency

PS (Program Service):

While searching, “PS” appears and then the station names will be displayed. “NO PS” appears if no signal is sent.

PTY (Program Type):

While searching, “PTY” appears and then the type of the broadcast program will be displayed. “NO PTY” appears if no signal is sent.

RT (Radio Text):

While searching, “RT” appears and then text messages the station sends will be displayed. “NO RT” appears if no signal is sent.

Station Frequency:

Station frequency (non-RDS service)

When pressing DISPLAY MODE on the remote control:	STOP
Make sure that you have selected FM station using the	MODE
remote control.	DISPLAY
If not, the DISPLAY MODE button does not work for tuner
operation. (Pressing FM/AM activates the remote control
for tuner operation.)

Note:

RDS may not operate correctly if the station tuned is not transmitting RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.

Notes:

•If searching finishes at once, “PS”, “PTY”, and “RT” will not appear on the display.

•Even if you press DISPLAY MODE while listening to an AM (MW/LW) station, the display only shows station frequency.

•RDS is not available for AM (MW/LW) broadcasts.

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