Press PTY.

Using the Radio Data

System (RDS)

(Models of area code CEL, CEK 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 use the following convenient RDS features:

–Displaying RDS information–Scanning preset stations by program typeNote that RDS is operable only for FM stations.*

*Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types 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 13), automatic tuning (page 14), or preset tuning (page 14).

When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the program station name normally appears in 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 informationWhile receiving an RDS station, pressDISPLAY.

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

Program Station name t Frequency t Program Type indicationa) tRadio Text indicationb) t Current Time indication (in 24-hour system)

a)Type of program being broadcast (page 17).

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 XXX” (such as “NO PTY”) appears in the display.

Scanning preset stations by program type

You can tune in preset stations according to a program type that you specify. The receiver scans for stations in its preset memory currently broadcasting the specified program type.

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2 Press PRESET/PTY SELECT + or PRESET/PTY SELECT – to select the program type.See the table below for the information on each program type.3 Press PTY.

When the receiver is scanning stations, “SEARCH” and the program type are displayed alternately.

When the receiver finds a station, the receiver stops scanning. When the receiver could not find any preset stations currently broadcasting the specified program type, “NO PTY” appears in the display.

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