Alpine TDA-7587R, CDA-7876RB, CDA-7873R, TDA-7588RB owner manual RDS Operation, 17-EN

Models: TDA-7587R TDA-7588RB CDA-7873R CDA-7876RB

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RDS Operation

RDS

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g DN f UPF AF

RDS Operation

Setting RDS Reception Mode and Receiving RDS Stations

The RDS (Radio Data System) is a radio information system using the 57 kHz subcarrier of regular FM broadcast. The RDS allows you to receive a variety of information such as traffic information, station names, and to automatically re-tune to a stronger transmitter that is broadcasting the same programme.

1 Press the SOURCE button until a radio frequency appears in the display.

2 Press the "F" button. The 17-EN indicator will illuminate.

3 Press the AF button to activate the RDS mode.

4 Press the g DN or f UP button to tune in the desired RDS station.

NOTE

When the BAND button is pressed for at least 2 seconds while the PS (Programme Service Name) is being displayed, the display shows the station frequency for 5 seconds, then returns to the previous display. To show the PS (Programme Service Name) in the display, press and hold the BAND button for at least 2 seconds again.

Tips

The RDS digital data includes the followings:

PI

Programme Identification

PS

Programme Service Name

AF

List of Alternative Frequencies

TP

Traffic Programme

TA

Traffic Announcement

PTY

Programme Type

EON

Enhanced Other Networks

R.TEXT

Radio Text Information

5 Press the AF button to deactivate the RDS mode.

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Alpine TDA-7587R, CDA-7876RB, CDA-7873R, TDA-7588RB owner manual RDS Operation, 17-EN