RDS (Only for Europe)

The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service which allows stations to send additional information along with the regular radio programme signal.

RDS works on the FM waveband in Europe only.

1Tune in to an FM RDS station (see page 30).

2Press the RDS button (or the RDS button of the remote control unit).

Each time the RDS button is pressed, the RDS mode is changed as follows:

Program service (PS)

When you select Program service, “PROGRAM SERVICE” will blink for about 3 seconds and then the programme service name or a station's name will be displayed. If there is no programme service data, the frequency will be displayed.

RDS Program type (PTY)

When you select RDS Program type, “RDS PROGRAM TYPE” will blink for about 3 seconds and then the programme type will be displayed.

RDS Radio text (RT)

When you select RDS Radio text, “RDS RADIO TEXT” will blink for about 3 seconds and then the news of stations composed of up to 64 symbols will be displayed.

RDS Clock time (CT)

Displays the time information provided from the station.

When you select RDS Clock time, “RDS CLOCK TIME” will blink for about 3 seconds and then the clock time will be displayed.

The clock setting will be automatically adjusted according to the CT data.

To turn on or off auto clock adjustment, press and hold the RDS button for more than 3 seconds when RDS Clock time is selected. “RDS CT SYNC ON” or “RDS CT SYNC OFF” is displayed.

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