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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 Standby/On button.
2 Receive the FM radio.
See the radio receiving method on the page 14.
FM and frequency are shown on the display
3 Press the RDS Display button to select the desired RDS mode.
PS NAMERT CT Current FM frequency
The RDS function is available only in FM broadcasting.
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.
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
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 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 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.
If there is no received CT information, "NO CT" is displayed.
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