Tuner operations
Using the RDS (Radio Data System) to receive 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.
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RDS indicator
When tuned to an FM station which provides the RDS service, the RDS indicator lights up on the display.
With the system, you can receive the following types of RDS signals:
• | PS (Program Service) | :Shows commonly known |
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| station names. |
• | PTY (Program Type) | :Shows types of broadcast |
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| programs. |
• | RT (Radio Text) | :Shows text messages the |
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| station sends. |
• | Enhanced Other Networks :See page 26. |
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• RDS is not available for AM (MW) broadcasts. | |
• RDS may not operate correctly if the station tuned is not | |
| transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is |
| weak. |
7What information can RDS signals provide?
You can see the RDS signals the station sends on the display.
To show the RDS information
From the remote control ONLY:
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ADJUST TV RETURN FM MODE | 100+ |
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ON | TA/NEWS/INFO |
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SCREEN |
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| RDS | control mode |
PTY( | ENTER |
| PTY9 | selector to “RDS.” |
CHOICE |
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RDS DISPLAY |
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| PTY SEARCH |
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TV VOL CHANNEL/ZOOM | VOLUME |
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Press RDS DISPLAY while listening to an FM station.
Each time you press the button, the indication on the display window changes to show you the following information:
PS ] PTY ] RT ] Frequency (Normal indication) ] (back to the beginning)
•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 window
When PS, PTY, or RT signals appear on the display window, some special characters and marks may not be displayed correctly.
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If searching finishes at once, “PS,” “PTY,” and “RT” will not appear on the display window.
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