Pioneer DEX-P90RS Using the RDS Functions, What is RDS?, Alternative Frequency function

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Using the RDS Functions

What is RDS?

RDS (Radio Data System) is a system for transmitting data along with FM programs. This data, which is inaudible, provides a variety of features such as: program service name, pro- gram type display, traffic announcement standby, automatic tuning and program type tun- ing, intended to aid radio listeners in tuning to a desired station.

Note:

•RDS service may not be provided by all stations.

•RDS functions, like AF (Alternative Frequencies search) and TA (Traffic Announcement standby), are only active when your radio is tuned to RDS stations.

Alternative Frequency function

The AF (Alternative Frequencies search) function is used to search for other frequencies in the same network as the currently tuned station. It automatically retunes the receiver to another frequency in the network which is broadcasting a stronger signal when there are problems with reception of the currently tuned station or better reception is possible on

a different frequency.

Note:

•AF tunes the receiver only to RDS stations when you use Seek tuning or BSM Auto Memory with the “AF” indicator ON.

•When you recall a preset station, the tuner may update the preset station with a new frequency from the station’s AF list. (This is only available when using presets on the FM-1 and FM-2 bands.) No preset number appears on the display if the RDS data for the station received differs from that for the originally stored station.

•Sound may be temporarily interrupted by another program during an AF frequency search.

•When the tuner is tuned to a non-RDS station, the “AF” indicator flashes.

•AF can be switched ON or OFF independently for each FM band.

Activating/Deactivating the AF function

AF is set to ON by default.

•Press the FUNCTION button 3 on Tuner Setting Screen switches the AF ON/OFF while in an FM band .

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Contents DEX-P90RS Contents Contents Tuner OperationInstallation Key Finder Remote ControlContents / Key Finder Head UnitOpening and Closing the Remote Control Cover Menu display in closed state When the Cover is ClosedWhen the Cover is Open Menu display in open stateRemote Control and Care Using the Remote ControlBatteries About This Product Before Using This ProductResetting the Microprocessor About This ManualPrecaution Before Using This ProductDetaching the Front Panel Detaching and Replacing the Front PanelTheft Protection Open the front panelReplacing the Front Panel Detaching and Replacing the Front PanelOperation at the Initial Setting Screen Setting Up the Environment for UseSetting Up the Environment for Use Accessing the Initial Setting ScreenExit from the Initial Setting Screen Setting the Clock Setting the ClockSwitching to the Clock Adjustment Screen Press the Function button 1 on Initial Setting ScreenOff Clock Setting the Clock by Time SignalReturns to the Initial Setting Screen Press the Return buttonSetting the Brightness Setting the DisplaySwitching to the Display Setting Screen Setting the DimmerSelecting the Reverse Mode Selecting the WallpaperSwitching the AUX Mode Setting the General EnvironmentSwitching to the General Environment Setting Screen Setting the Warning ToneWhen it is OFF Setting the DAB PriorityWhen it is on Turning the Confirmation Sound ON/OFFSwitching the Auto PI Seek Changing the FM Tuning StepSetting the Menu Lock Switching to the Menu Lock ON/OFFAbout the Menu Lock To Listen to Music Remote ControlBasic Operation Select the desired source e.g. tunerTurn the source OFF Switching Power OFFRaise or lower the volume Basic OperationTuner Operation Basic Operation of TunerExit from the Tuner Setting Screen Operation at the Tuner Setting ScreenAccessing the Tuner Setting Screen Tuner Setting ScreenLocal Seek Tuning Operating Each functionBest Stations Memory Press the Shift button on Tuner Setting Screen Switching to the Preset Tuning ScreenPreset Tuning Broadcast station preset memoryAlternative Frequency function Using the RDS FunctionsWhat is RDS? Activating/Deactivating the AF functionPI Seek function Auto PI Seek for preset stationUsing the RDS Functions PI SeekTo cancel the PTY Search, press the ∞ button PTY functionSearching the PTY Canceling Announcements News Program Interruption SettingPTY Alarm Set interruption to on or OFFPTY List Wide Narrow DetailsTune in a TP or enhanced other network’s TP station Traffic Announcement Standby functionActivating/Deactivating the TA function Activate the TA functionCanceling Traffic Announcements Adjusting the TA VolumeTP Alarm function Regional function Activating the Regional functionTo return to Tuner Setting Screen, press the Return button Radio TextRadio Text Display Recalling Preset Radio Text Storing Radio Text in MemoryBuilt-in CD Player Operation Basic Operation of Built-in CD PlayerEject Open Track Search and Fast Forward/ReverseCD Loading Slot Built-in CD Player OperationExit from the Built-in CD Setting Screen Operation at the Built-in CD Setting ScreenAccessing the Built-in CD Setting Screen Built-in CD Setting ScreenRepeat Play Random PlayScan Play PauseChanging the Display Mode Disc Title InputMulti-CD Player Operation Basic Operation of Multi-CD PlayerExit from the Multi-CD Setting Screen Operation at the Multi-CD Setting ScreenAccessing the Multi-CD Setting Screen Multi-CD Setting ScreenPlay Mode Display Play rangeRandom Play Press the Shift button on Multi-CD Setting Screen Disc Number SearchSwitch the desired character type with Function button Select letters, numbers and symbols with the 5/∞ buttonsDisc Title Multi-CD Player Operation Selecting Discs by Disc Title List DVD Player Operation Title Indicator Disc Number IndicatorPlay Time Indicator Disc Search Basic Operation of DVD PlayerExit from the DVD Setting Screen Operation at the DVD Setting ScreenAccessing the DVD Setting Screen DVD Setting ScreenDVD Video-CD and CDOperable only when DVD Player is playing CDs Press the Shift button on DVD Setting Screen Select the desired disc with the Function button 1 throughDAB Tuner Operation Selecting the Ensemble or ServiceService Label Band Indicator Basic Operation of DAB TunerExit from the DAB Tuner Setting Screen Operation at the DAB Tuner Setting ScreenAccessing the DAB Tuner Setting Screen DAB Tuner Setting ScreenPress the Shift button on DAB Tuner Setting Screen DAB Tuner OperationAnnouncement Support function Announcements operated by the TA buttonTP Alarm function Operating Announcements with DAB Tuner Setting Screen Service Component function Switching Interrupting AnnouncementsSwitch to the next Announcement Dynamic Label function Dynamic Label DisplayScroll the Dynamic Label with the ∞ button Recalling Preset Dynamic Label Storing Dynamic Label in MemoryCanceling the PTY Search Setting mode Available PTY functionSearching the PTY Service Follow function Service Follow function FMWhen the NET indicator flashes Channel Indicator Preset Number Indicator Band Indicator TV Tuner OperationBasic Operation of TV Tuner Exit from the TV Tuner Setting Screen Operation at the TV Tuner Setting ScreenAccessing the TV Tuner Setting Screen TV Tuner Setting ScreenBest Stations Sequential Memory Press the Shift button on TV Tuner Setting Screen Fader/Balance Adjustment Audio AdjustmentSwitching to the Audio Adjustment Screen To cancel the Audio Adjustment, press the Band buttonBass/Treble Adjustment Press the 5/∞ buttons and adjust the levelAudio Adjustment Source Level Adjustment Increase or decrease the level with the 5/∞ buttonsSound Muting Using the AUX SourceOther Functions Selecting the AUX SourceTurn OFF the Display Indication CD-R/CD-RW discs CD Player and CareCD player and care Other Functions / CD Player and CareBuilt-in CD Player’s Error Message Message Possible cause Recommended actionConnecting the Units CD Player and Care / Connecting the UnitsSetting Examples Connecting without Audio Unit DEQ-P90Connecting with Audio Unit DEQ-P90 Connecting the Units Attaching the Noise FilterConnecting without Audio Unit DEQ-P90 Left Right Connecting with Audio Unit DEQ-P90 Power amp Sold separately Installation Installation with the rubber bushInstallation Removing the UnitInstallation Using Only the Mounting Base Installing the Remote Control UnitFitting the Remote Control Unit Fitting horizontally Fitting verticallyMethod a Installation Using the Mounting Base and the BracketInstalling the Remote Control Unit Method BInstall the bracket to the mounting base Install the mounting base to the vehicleSpecifications Pioneer Corporation