About RDS broadcasting
This unit has the RDS (Radio Data System) function, which enables for the various information such as broadcasting station, radio text, time and 30 types of programs (News, Rock, Classic, etc.) to be received from the FM RDS station together with normal radio signal.
1 | Press the ( ) button. |
2 | Receive the FM radio. |
See the radio receiving method on the page 17.
FM and frequency are shown on the display
3 Press the RDS DISPLAY button to select the desired RDS mode. Whenever the button is pressed, RDS mode changes as follows.
PS NAME 
RT
CT 
Current FM frequency 
The RDS function is available only in FM broadcasting.
RDS may not operate correctly if the station tuned is not transmitting RDS signal property or if the signal strength is weak.
Description on RDS function
1.PTY(Program Type) : Displays the type of programme currently being broadcast
2.PS NAME(Program Service Name) : Indicates the name of broadcasting station and is composed of 8 characters.
3.RT(Radio Text) : Decodes the text broadcast by a station (if any) and is composed of maximum 64 characters.
4.CT(Clock Time) : Decodes the real time clock from the FM frequency.
Some stations may not transmit PTY, RT or CT information therefore this may not be displayed in all cases.
5.TA(Traffic Announcement) : When this symbol flashes it shows that the traffic announcement is in progress.
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About RDS DISPLAY function
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About "PS NAME" MODE
Displays the name of broadcasting station.
Press the RDS DISPLAY button to select the PS NAME.
"PS NAME" appears on the display.
If the PS information is being received, the PS name (BBC, AFO, NDR, etc.) is shown on the display.
If the PS information isn't received, the original FM frequency is shown.
Even though no RDS DISPLAY button is pressed, the reception of PS information ensues the PS name is displayed.
About 'RT' MODE
Displays the character transmitted from the broadcasting station.
Press the RDS DISPLAY button to select the RT MODE.
"RT" appears on the display.
If the RT information is being received, the received information is shown on the display.
If the RT information isn't received, the "NO RT" is shown on the display.
About CT(Clock Time)
Sets the time of RDS clock.
To select the CT time, set the RDS DISPLAY button to CT MODE.
The CT information will take up to 2 minutes to be decoded therefore the clock isn’t displayed immediately.
If there is no received CT information, "NO CT" is displayed.
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