RDS (Radio Data System)

RDS is a system which transmits useful information (in the form of digital data) for FM broadcasts along with the broadcast signal. Tuners and receivers designed for RDS reception can extract the information from the broadcast signal for use with various functions such as automatic display of the station name.

Before using RDS

For reception of RDS stations, the auto memory func-

tion must be used to preset the stations.

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This unit is equipped with the following functions utilizing RDS data :

PS (Program Service Name) Display :

When an RDS broadcast is received, the station name is automatically displayed.

PTY (Program Type) Search : r

The tuner automatically searches for a station which is currently broadcasting a specified program type (genre).

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TUNED ST. AUTO

RDS

FM

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30 10 5 3 1 0(-dB)

MHz R

The RDS indicator lights up when an RDS broadcast (sig- nal) is received.

÷Some functions may not be provided or be given dif- ferent names depending on countries or areas.

Preparations

Switching the displays

Press the DISPLAY key.

Each press of the DISPLAY key changes the display items;

PS (Program service name) \ "TUNER" \ Clock

÷The RDS indicator lights up on the display, when a preset RDS broadcast is selected.

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