About RDS broadcasting
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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. |
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2 | Receive the FM radio. |
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| See the radio receiving method on the page 15. | ||||||||
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| FM and frequency are shown on the display | ||||||||
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| If the received station transfers the RDS information, 'RDS' | ||||||||
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Press the RDS Display button to select the desired RDS mode. | ||||||||||
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| Current FM frequency |
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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.
POWER | 1 | OPEN/ | EQ |
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TIMER |
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About RDS DISPLAY function
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.
PTY(Program Type) indication and PTY-SEARCH function
◆The PTY information is composed of an identification symbol, which helps the FM radio to recognize the program type of each FM station.
◆The below 30 PTY information is shown on the display by pressing the Pty button.
◆The PTY Search is only applicable to preset stations.
◆To stop searching any time during the process,press PTY SEARCH while searching.
◆There is a time limit in doing the followings steps.If the setting is cancelled before you finish,start from step 1 again.
◆When pressing the buttons on the primary remote control,make sure that you have selected the FM station using the primary remote control.
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NEWS | • News including an announced opinion and report | ||
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AFFAIR | • Several matters including a current incident, documentary, | ||
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INFO | • Information including weights and measures, returns and fore- | ||
cast, matters interesting the customer, medical information, etc. | |||
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SPORT | • Sports | ||
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EDUC. | • Education | ||
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DRAMA | • | ||
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CULTUR | • | ||
social science, language, theatre,etc. | |||
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| comedy and satirical play, etc. | |
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POP M | • Pop music | ||
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ROCK M | • Rock music | ||
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M.O.R. | • M.O.R- Comfortable music, occasionally vocal or piece | ||
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LIGHT | • Light classical music- Classical music and instrumental | ||
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CLASS | • Heavy classical | ||
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OTHER | • Other music - Jazz, R&B country music | ||
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WEATHE | • Weather | ||
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FINANC | • Finance | ||
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CHILD | • Children’s programmes | ||
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SOCIAL | • Social affairs | ||
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RELIG. | • Religion | ||
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PHONE | • Phone in | ||
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TRAVEL | • Travel | ||
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LEISUR | • Leisure | ||
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JAZZ | • Jazz Music | ||
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COUNTR | • Country Music | ||
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NATION | • National Music | ||
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OLDIES | • Oldies Music | ||
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FOLK M | • Folk Music | ||
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DOCU. | • Documentary | ||
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TEST | • Alarm Test | ||
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About PTY-SEARCH
1 | Receive the FM radio. |
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| See the radio receiving method on the page 15. | |||
| The FM and frequency appear on the display. | |||
| If thee receivedr | station is transmitting the RDS information, | ||
2 | “RDS” lights up. |
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Press the PTY button. |
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| The PTY MODE(NEWS, AFFAIRS, etc.) appears on the display. | |||
| Press the TUNING | or | button to select the desired PTY | |
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If the station is transmitting no PTY information, 'NO PTY' lights on the display.
When the PTY MODE is selected(The PTY MODE is shown on the display), press the PTY KEY once again to convert into
If the PTY MODE which agrees with the PTY MODE selected in the course of
TIMER | TIMER/CLOCK PROGRAM/SET | |
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SLEEP | ECHO | REPEAT |
MO/ST | DEMO | DIMMER |
+10 | RDS DISPLAY | RDS PTY 2 |
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