RDS Operations

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RDS (Radio Data System)

This unit has a built in RDS decoder system that supports broadcast stations transmitting RDS data.

This system can display the name of the broadcast station being received (PS), and can automatically switch to the broadcast station with the best reception as you move long distances (AF switching).

Also, if a traffic announcement or programme type information is broadcast from an RDS station, no matter what mode you are in, this broadcast is received. Additionally, if EON information is received, this information enables automatic renewal of other preset stations on the same network and interruption of traffic announcement and/or chosen programme type from other stations (TP). This function is not available in some areas.

“AF” : Alternative Frequency

“PS” : Programme Service Name

“PTY” : Programme Type

“EON” : Enhanced Other Network

“TP” : Traffic Programme

•The RDS interrupt does not function during AM (MW/LW) radio reception or in TV mode.

Note:

•When you store a station without broadcasting RDS data to the preset memory, store the station after receiving more than 10 seconds. If you store such a station within 10 seconds, it will be stored as an RDS station, and the RDS tracking function will work when tuning in.

Display the RDS menu

When using the RDS function, always set the radio band to an FM mode.

1.Touch the [Option] key on the RDS mode screen to display the RDS menu.

AF function

The AF function switches to a different frequency on the same network in order to maintain optimum reception.

•The factory default setting is “ON”.

•When the AF function is on, “AF” blinks on the screen.

●Switching ON/OFF the AF function

1.Touch the [ON] or [OFF] key of the AF item to turn the function on or off.

* If the reception of the current broadcast station deteriorates durably, “SEARCH” is displayed on the screen, and this unit searches for the same programme on another frequency.

●AF function between RDS and DAB

When the same programme is broadcasted by both RDS and DAB, and this function is ON, this unit switches automatically to the broadcast with the better reception.

•This function only operates when the DAH923 DAB unit, sold separately, is connected.

1.Press the [ADJ] button to display the ADJUST mode menu.

2.Touch the [GENERAL] key, and touch the [C] key.

3.Touch the [ON] or [OFF] key of the LINK ACT item.

ON:

AF switching between DAB and RDS is enabled.

OFF:

AF switching between DAB and RDS is disabled.

4.Touch the [Back] key to return to the previous screen.

REG (Regional Programme) function

When the REG function is ON, the optimum regional station can be received. When this function is OFF, if the regional station area is switched as you drive, a regional station for that region is received.

•The factory default setting is “OFF”.

•When the REG function is ON, “REG” is displayed on the screen.

Note:

•This function is disabled when a national station such as BBC R2 is being received.

•The REG function ON/OFF setting is enabled only when the AF function is ON.

1.Touch the [ON] or [OFF] key of the REG item to turn the function on or off.

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