Sharp XL-DV75H Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

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Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
RDS is a broadcasting service which a growing
number of FM stations provide. These FM stations
send additional signals along with their regular
programme signals. They send their station names,
and information about the type of programme such as
sport, music, etc.
When tuned to an RDS station, “RDS” and the station
name will be displayed.
Whilst in the ASPM operation mode, the tuner will
automatically search for new RDS stations. Up to 40
stations can be stored.
If you have already stored some stations in memory, the
number of new stations you can store will be less.
Note:
ASPM auto scan search will auto stop after 1 cycle from
87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz.
To stop the ASPM operation before it is complete:
Press the RDS (ASPM/PTY) button whilst it is scanning for
stations.
The stations which are already stored in memory will be
kept there.
Notes:
●Any station which has the same frequency as one
stored in memory will not be stored.
●If 40 stations have already been stored in memory, the
scan will be aborted. If you want to redo the ASPM
operation, erase the preset memory.
●In the RDS signals are very week, station names may
not be displayed.
Note:
In a certain area or during certain time periods, the station
names may temporarily be different.
If any of the following events occur, it does not mean
that the unit is faulty:
●“PS”, “NO PS” and a station name appear alternately,
and the unit does not operate properly.
●If a particular station is not broadcasting properly or a
station is conducting tests, the RDS reception function
may not work properly.
●When you receive an RDS station whose signal is too
weak, information like the station name may not be
displayed.
●“NO PS”, “NO PTY” or “NO RT” will flash for about 5
seconds, and then the frequency will be displayed.
Notes for radio text:
●The first 8 characters of the radio text will appear for 4
seconds and then they will scroll across the display.
●If you tune in to an RDS station which is not
broadcasting any radio text, “NO RT” will be displayed
when you switch to the radio text position.
●Whilst radio text data is received or when the text
contents change, “RT” will be displayed.
Select an FM station with Radio Data System signals.
■Using the Auto Station Programme
Memory (ASPM)
1Press the FUNCTION button to select the TUNER.
2Press and hold the RDS (ASPM/PTY) button on the
remote control.
1 Scanning will start (87.50 - 108.00 MHz).
2 When an RDS station is found, “RDS” will appear
for a short time and the station will be stored in
memory.
3After scanning, the number of stations stored in
memory will displayed for 4 seconds and then “END”
will appear for 4 seconds.
■Notes for RDS operation
■To show Radio Data System signals on
display
1Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the FM.
2Press the RDS (DISP) button on the remote control.
●The display will switch as follows:
●PS (Programme Service):
Whilst searching, “PS” alternately appear on the
display.
Then, the station name appears. “NO PS” appears if no
signal is sent.
●PTY (Programme Type):
Whilst searching, “PTY” alternately appear on the
display.
Then, the broadcast programme type appears. “NO
PTY” appears if no signal is sent.
●RT (Radio Text):
Whilst searching, “RT” alternately appear on the
display.
Then, the next message sent by the station appears.
“NO RT” appears if no signal is sent.
●Station Frequency:
The frequency of the selected station appears on the
display.
PS PTY RT
Station
Frequency