RDS services

This unit automatically provides RDS services as follows:

AF (Alternative Frequencies)

Selects and retunes the station with the strongest signal in a network. By using this function, you can continuously listen to the same programme during a long-distance drive without having to retune the same station manually.

TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic Programme)

Provides current traffic information/ programmes. Any information/programme received, will interrupt the currently selected source.

PTY (Programme Types)

Displays the currently received programme type. Also searches your selected programme type.

CT (Clock Time)

The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the clock.

Notes

•Depending on the country/region, not all RDS functions may be available.

•RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak, or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting RDS data.

Setting AF and TA/TP1 Press (AF) and/or (TA) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.Storing RDS stations with the AF and TA setting

You can preset RDS stations along with the AF/ TA setting. If you use the BTM function, only RDS stations are stored with the same AF/TA setting.

If you preset manually, you can preset both RDS and non-RDS stations with the AF/TA setting for each.

1 Set AF/TA, then store the station with BTM (page 16) or manually (page 18).

Presetting the volume of traffic announcements

You can preset the volume level of the traffic announcements so as to not miss hearing them.

1 Press (VOL) (+) or (VOL) (–) to adjust the volume level.2 Press and hold (TA) until “TA” appears.Receiving emergency announcements

With AF or TA on, the emergency announcements will automatically interrupt the currently selected source.

Staying with one regional programme — Regional

When the AF function is on: this unit’s factory setting restricts reception to a specific region, so you will not be switched to another regional station with a stronger frequency.

If you leave this regional programme’s reception area, set “Regional” in “PlayMode” to “OFF” (page 33).

Note

This function does not work in the UK and in some other areas.

Local Link function (UK only)

This function enables you to select other local stations in the area, even if they are not stored on your number buttons.

1 During FM reception, press a number button ((1) to (6)) on which a local station is stored.

2 Within 5 seconds, press again a number button of the local station.

Repeat this procedure until the local station is received.

Selecting PTY1 Press (PTY) during FM reception.

The current programme type name appears if the station is transmitting PTY data.

2 Press M or m repeatedly until the desired programme type appears.

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