RDS

Overview of RDS

FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio programme signal. For example, one of the following will be displayed upon receiving a station with RDS capability.

Displayable items

•Radio band/Clock•Function

Displayable items

•Station name•Programme type

To

Press

Switch display

(DSPL/PTY)

item

 

 

 

RDS servicesRDS data offers you other conveniences, such as:

•Automatic retuning of a programme, helpful during long-distance drives. — AF t page 18

•Receiving traffic announcements, even when enjoying another programme/source.— TA t page 19•Selecting stations by the type of programme it broadcasts. — PTY t page 20•Automatic clock time setting. — CT t page 21

Notes

•Depending on the country or region, not all of the RDS functions are available.

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

Automatic retuning for best reception results

— AF function

The alternative frequencies (AF) function allows the radio to always tune into the area’s strongest signal for the station you are listening to.

Frequencies change automatically.

 

98.5 MHz

96.0 MHz

 

 

 

Station

 

 

 

102.5 MHz

1

Select an FM station (page 16).

2

Press (AF) repeatedly until “AF on”

 

appears.

 

The unit starts searching for an alternative frequency with a stronger signal in the same network.

If “NO AF” flashes, the currently tuned station does not have an alternative frequency.

Note

When there is no alternative frequency in the area or when you do not need to search for one, turn the AF function off by selecting “AF off.”

For stations without alternative frequencies

Press the –mor M+ button while the station name is flashing (within 8 seconds).

The unit starts searching for another frequency with the same PI (Programme Identification) data (“PI Seek” appears).

If the unit cannot find the same PI, the unit returns to the previously selected frequency.

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