Using the RDS | Listening to radio |
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Using the RDS (Radio Data System) when receiving FM stations
RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
When tuned in to an FM station which provides the RDS service, the RDS indicator lights up on the display window.
With the system, you can receive the following types of RDS signals:
PS | Shows commonly |
(Program Service) | known station names. |
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PTY | Shows types of broad- |
(Program Type) | cast programs. |
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RT | Shows text messages |
(Radio Text) | the station sends. |
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Enhanced Other | See page 36. |
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NOTE
•RDS is not available for AM (MW) broadcasts.
•RDS may not operate correctly if the station tuned is not transmitting RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.
To show the RDS signals information
Press RDS DISPLAY while listening to an FM station.
Each time you press the button, the indication on the display window changes.
While searching, “PS” appears and then the station names will be displayed. “NO PS” appears if no signal is sent.
While searching, “PTY” appears and then the type of the broadcast program will be displayed. “NO PTY” appears if no signal is sent.
While searching, “RT” appears and then text mes- sages the station sends will be displayed. “NO RT” appears if no signal is sent.
Frequency Station frequency
About characters shown on the display window
When PS, PTY, or RT signals appear on the display window, some special characters and marks may not be displayed correctly.
NOTE
If searching finishes at once, “PS”, “PTY”, and “RT” will not appear on the display window.
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