Sony ST-S3000ES operating instructions Using the Radio Data System RDS, 14GB

Advanced Tuner Operations

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

What you can do with RDS

The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular radio programme signal. This unit allows you to display a variety of RDS information and provides an indicator of stations designated to broadcast traffic information. RDS is available only on FM stations.*

Note

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

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

Receiving RDS broadcasts

Simply select a station from the FM band.

When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the RDS indicator and the station name appears in the display.

Displaying the RDS information

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the information you desire is displayed.

Information displayed	You can:
Station Name*	Locate each station by name
	(e.g., WDR) instead of
	frequency.
Frequency*	Locate each station by
	frequency.
Clock Time	Display the current time.
(24 hour system)
Programme Type	Determine a specific type of
	programme being broadcast.
Radio Text	Display the text messages sent
	by the RDS station.

Programme Identification Determine each broadcast's country of origin.

Digital signal meter* (See page 11 for details.)

* This information also appears for non-RDS FM stations.

Notes

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

•If a station is not providing a particular RDS service, “NO...” (such as “NO PTY”) appears in the display.

•Depending on the method used by the radio station to send the text, some text messages may be incomplete.

Finding stations which broadcast traffic information

When you tune to an RDS station that broadcasts traffic information, the TP indicator lights up.

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