Kenwood HM-333 R.D.S. (Radio Data, System), Before using RDS, (For U.K. and Europe), This unit is equipped with the following functions utilizing RDS data :

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RDS is a system which transmits useful information (digital data) for FM broadcasts together 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.

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

PTY (Program Type Identification) Search :§

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

The "R.D.S" indicator lights up when an RDS broadcast (signal) is received.

PS (Program Service Name) Display :

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

P O P M

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

Before using RDS

For reception of RDS stations, the auto memory function must be used to preset the stations. With the auto memory function, RDS stations are preset with priority. "No Data" will be flashed when a station is not preset by auto memory.

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