Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

(Models of area code CEL, CEK, ECE only)

This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. You can display RDS information.

Notes

•RDS is operable only for FM stations.

•Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same type of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area, check with your local radio stations for details.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

Simply select a station on the FM band using Direct Tuning (page 64), Automatic Tuning (page 63), or Preset Tuning (page 66).

When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, “RDS” lights up and the program service name appears on the display.

Note

RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.

Displaying RDS information

While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver.

Each time you press the button, RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows:

Program Service name t Frequency t Program Type indicationa) t Radio Text indicationb) t Current Time indication (in 24-hour system mode) t Sound field currently applied t Volume level

a)Type of program being broadcast.

b)Text messages sent by the RDS station.

Notes

•If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the display.

•When the message consists of 9 characters or more, the message scrolls across the display.

•If a station does not provide a particular RDS service, “NO XXXX” (such as “NO TEXT”) appears on the display.

Description of program types

Program type

Description

indication

 

 

 

NEWS

News programs

 

 

AFFAIRS

Topical programs that expand on

 

current news

 

 

INFO

Programs offering information on

 

a wide spectrum of subjects,

 

including consumer affairs and

 

medical advice

 

 

SPORT

Sports programs

 

 

EDUCATE

Educational programs, such as

 

“how-to” and advice programs

 

 

DRAMA

Radio plays and serials

 

 

CULTURE

Programs about national or

 

regional culture, such as language

 

and social concerns

 

 

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