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.
When tuned to an FM station which provides the RDS service, the RDS indicator lights up on the display window.
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ATT RESUME TUNED STEREO AUTO MUTING RDS TA NEWS INFO
INFO NEWS TA RDS MUTING AUTO STEREO TUNED RESUME ATT
RDS indicator
7What information can RDS signals provide?
You can see the RDS signals the station sends on the display window.
To show the RDS signals
From the remote control ONLY:
| TV RETURN FM MODE | 100+ |
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ON | TA/NEWS/INFO |
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SCREEN |
| DVD |
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| “RDS” is | |
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| RDS | |
PTY( | ENTER | PTY9 | selected |
CHOICE | MODE | ||
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| SURROUND |
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RDS DISPLAY
RDS DISPLAY
button | PTY SEARCH |
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 Network: See page 35.
NOTES:
•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.
IMPORTANT:
When using the remote control, check to see if
its remote control mode selector is set to the | DVD |
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correct position: | RDS |
To operate RDS, set it to “RDS.” |
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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.
NOTE:
If searching finishes at once, “PS,” “PTY,” and “RT” will not appear on the display window.
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