RDS

Overview

FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio programme signal.

Display items

A B C

ARadio band, Function

BFrequency*1 (Station name), Clock,

RDS data

CTA/TP*2

*1 While receiving the RDS station, “ *” is displayed on the left of the frequency indication.

*2 “TA” flashes during traffic information. “TP” lights up while such a station is received.

To change display items B, press (DSPL).

RDS services

This unit automatically provides RDS services as follows:

AF (Alternative

Selects and retunes the

Frequencies)

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

Provides current traffic

Announcement)/

information/programmes.

TP (Traffic

Any information/

Programme)

programme received, will

 

interrupt the currently

 

selected source.

 

 

PTY (Programme

Displays the currently

Types)

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/TP

1Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select

To

AF-ON

activate AF and deactivate TA.

 

 

TA-ON

activate TA and deactivate AF.

 

 

AF, TA-ON

activate both AF and TA.

 

 

AF, TA-OFF

deactivate both AF and TA.

 

 

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.

1Set AF/TA, then store the station with BTM or manually.

Presetting the volume of traffic announcements

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

1Press the volume +/– button repeatedly to adjust the volume level.

2Press and hold (AF/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 — REG

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 “REG-OFF” in setup (page 11).

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.

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