Tuner Operations
Using the RDS (Radio Data System)
to Receive FM Stations
What information can RDS signals provide?
You can see the RDS signals the station sends on the display.
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.
Press DISPLAY while listening to an FM station to show the RDS signals.
RETURN
DISPLAY
When tuned in to an FM station which provides the RDS service, the RDS indicator lights up on the display.
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With the unit, you can receive the following types of RDS signals:
PS (Program Service) | :Shows commonly known station names. |
PTY (Program Type) | :Shows types of broadcast programs. |
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RT (Radio Text) | :Shows text messages the station sends. |
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Enhanced Other Network :See page 21.
Notes:
•RDS is not available for AM broadcasts.
•RDS may not operate correctly if the station tuned is not transmitting RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.
•Each time you press the button, the display changes to show you the following information:
PS 
PTY
Frequency 
RT (Normal indication)
PS (Program Service):
While searching, “PS” appears and then the station names will be displayed. “NO PS” appears if no signal is sent.
PTY (Program Type):
While searching, “PTY” appears and then the type of the broadcast program will be displayed. “NO PTY” appears if no signal is sent.
RT (Radio Text):
While searching, “RT” appears and then text messages the station sends will be displayed. “NO RT” appears if no signal is sent.
Frequency:
Station frequency
About characters shown on the display
When PS, PTY, or RT signals appear on the display window, some special characters and marks may not be displayed correctly.
Operation Buttons
You can use the following buttons for RDS operations:
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ANGLE | + | + |
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MUTING | TV VOL | VOLUME |
ZOOM | – | – |
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DIGEST TOP MENU TA/NEWS/INFO | MENU | |
( PTY | PTY SEARCH | PTY9 |
CHOICE |
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ON SCREEN |
| RETURN |
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HOME CINEMA
DVD/CD CONTROL CENTER
Note:
•If searching finishes at once, “PS,” “PTY,” and “RT” will not appear on the display.
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