About RDS broadcasting | About RDS DISPLAY function |
This unit has the RDS (Radio Data System) function, which enables for GB the various information such as broadcasting station, radio text, time and
30 types of programs (News, Rock, Classic, etc.) to be received from the FM RDS station together with normal radio signal.
1Press the On/Standby button.2Receive the FM radio. See the radio receiving method on the page 12. FM and frequency are shown on the displayIf the received station transfers the RDS information, 'RDS' appears automatically on the display.
3Press the RDS Display button to select the desired RDS mode. Whenever the button is pressed, RDS mode changes as follows.PS NAME RTCT Current FM frequency
The RDS function is available only in FM broadcasting.Description on RDS function
1.PTY(Program Type) : Displays the type of programme currently being broadcast2.PS NAME(Program Service Name) : Indicates the name of broadcasting station and is composed of 8 characters.
3.RT(Radio Text) : Decodes the text broadcast by a station (if any) and is composed of maximum 64 characters.
4.CT(Clock Time) : Decodes the real time clock from the FM frequency.Some | stations may not transmit | RT or CT |
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5. TA(Traffic Announcement) : When this symbol flashes it | ||
shows | the traffic announcement | progress. |
6.EON(Enhanced Other Networks Information) : Offers the RDS information on other networks.
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| Tuning Mode | Display |
CD Repeat |
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Band | Preset EQ | +10 (CD) |
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| Record |
PROG./Set | CD Synchro | Start/Stop |
About "PS NAME" MODE
Displays the name of broadcasting station.Press the RDS Display button to select the PS NAME. "PS NAME" appears on the display.If the PS information is being received, the PS name (BBC, AFO, NDR, etc.) is shown on the display.
If the PS information isn't received, the original FM frequency is shown.Even though no RDS Display button is pressed, the reception of PS information ensues the PS name is displayed.
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| Tuning Mode | Display |
CD Repeat |
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Band | Preset EQ | +10 (CD) |
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| Record |
PROG./Set | CD Synchro | Start/Stop |
About 'RT' MODE
Displays the character transmitted from the broadcasting station.Press the RDS Display button to select the RT MODE. "RT" appears on the display.If the RT information is being received, the received information is shown on the display.
If the RT information isn't received, theNO" RT" is shown. On the display.
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| Tuning Mode | Display |
CD Repeat |
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Band | Preset EQ | +10 (CD) |
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| Record |
PROG./Set | CD Synchro | Start/Stop |
About CT(Clock Time)
Sets the time of RDS clock.To select the CT time, set the RDS Display button to CT MODE.The CT information will take up to 2 minutes to be decoded therefore the clock isn’t displayed immediately.
If there is no received CT information, "NO CT" is displayed.
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CD/TAPE/TUNING | ||
| Tuning Mode | Display |
CD Repeat |
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Band | Preset EQ | +10 (CD) |
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| Record |
PROG./Set | CD Synchro | Start/Stop |
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