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Operation

•Preset stations may be recalled directly by entering their preset number using the Numeric Keys w, and then pressing the Enter button v within five seconds.

•Preset stations may be recalled through the Tuner Menu.

RDS Tuning

The Signature Series 2.0 is equipped with RDS (Radio Data Service), which brings a wide range of information to FM radio. Transmitted by over 700 stations in the United States, and large numbers of stations and broad- cast networks in other countries, RDS is a special data signal that the stations transmit without any interference to normal broadcasts. Depending on how a station chooses to program the RDS data, it may include station call signs, network information or identification messages, special text messages or descriptions of the musical selection and a description of the station’s format or program type.

As more stations become equipped with RDS cap- abilities, the 2.0 will serve as an easy-to-use center for both information and entertainment. This section will help you to take advantage of the RDS system.

RDS Display

When an FM station is transmitting RDS data, the 2.0’s tuner will automatically detect it. If RDS data is present, the front panel Information Display will show two main parts of the data after a brief delay. This delay is necessary as the data is sent at a relatively slow speed, and it may take a minute or two for the 2.0 to collect, process and display the data (Figure FPD-14).

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Figure FPD-14

The lower left side of the display will show the “ID” field, which is information that the station chooses to transmit so that you may more easily identify it. This is usually the call letters, but some stations transmit their

network affiliation or other information. In rare cases, some stations program a lengthy message here that will appear in the display in eight-character pieces.

The middle portion of the lower line on the display will show the program type or “PTY”, chosen by the station. The PTY is a set of preset codes that are used to describe the station’s programming. A complete list of these codes, as well as an explanation of the abbreviations used appears in Appendix C.

NOTE: The choice of which PTY to use is up to the station. Some change the PTY during the day to adjust it to their programming, while others may not choose a description that you feel properly describes the station. Remember that these messages are set by the radio station, and the 2.0 only receives and displays them.

To show the RDS information on the video screen, press the Display button x.

In addition to the ID and PTY data, many stations also transmit special text messages. This message is com- posed by the station and it may include a wide range of information ranging from the pledge number for public stations to program schedule information, DJ call-in numbers and many other purposes.

To display the text message press the RDS button once and RDS TEXT... will appear in the front panel Information Display (Figure FPD-17).

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Figure FPD-17

There will be a brief delay until the 2.0 receives the entire message, then it will be displayed in the front panel Information Display’s lower line (Figure FPD-18). To display the text message in the video monitor (Figure OSD-25), press the Display button x.

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