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RDS
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Receiving FM Stations with RDS
RDS (Radio Data System) allows the FM stations to send additional signals along with their regular programme signals. For example, the stations send their station names and information about what type of programme they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
When tuned to an FM station which provides the RDS service, the station frequency (and then the station name if sent) is displayed.
One convenient RDS service is “Enhanced Other Networks (EON)”. This allows the Unit to automati- cally switch to a programme type of your choice when one starts in your broadcast area.
Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do all RDS stations provide the same services. If in doubt, check with local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area.
RDS may not work correctly if the station to which you are tuned is not transmitting properly or if the signal strength is weak.
What Information RDS can Provide ————————————
The System can use the following RDS service.
PS (Programme Service name)
Identifies each station by a name.
TA (Traffic Announcement Identification)
Identifies that a traffic announcement is being broadcast in your area.
RT (Radio Text)
Allows the RDS station to send text messages that appear on the display of the unit.
PTY (Programme Type)
Identifies the type of RDS programme. This allows you to locate a specific type of programme being broadcast.
The programme types are as follows:
NEWS | AFFAIRS | INFO | SPORT | EDUCATE |
DRAMA | CULTURE | SCIENCE | VARIED | POP M |
ROCK M | M.O.R. M | LIGHT M | CLASSICS | OTHER M |
WEATHER | FINANCE | CHILDREN | SOCIAL A | RELIGION |
PHONE IN | TRAVEL | LEISURE | JAZZ | COUNTRY |
NATIONAL | OLDIES | FOLK M | DOCUMENT | TRAFFIC |
ALARM |
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EON (Enhanced Other Networks)
Provides information available on RDS stations other than the one which is being received.
Changing the Display ———————————————————
You can see RDS information on the display while listening to a FM station.
To view RDS information on the display, press DISPLAY MODE. (When using the Remote Control, press 6 DISPLAY MODE after pressing RDS CONTROL).
Each time you press the button, the display changes to show the following information:
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PS (Programme Service):
Station names will be displayed.
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PTY (Programme Type):
Types of broadcast programmes will be displayed.
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RT (Radio Text):
Text message sent by stations will be displayed.
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Station Frequency:
Station frequencies.
While RDS information is being received from a station, “PS”, “PTY”, or “RT” may appear on the display.
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