RECEIVING RDS STATIONS (U.K. and Europe models only)

What is RDS?

RDS (Radio Data System) is a data transmission system gradually being introduced by FM stations in many countries. Stations using this system transmit an inaudible stream of data in addition to the normal radio signal.

RDS data contains various information, such as Program Identification (PI), Program Service name (PS), Program Type (PTY), Traffic Program (TP), Radio Text (RT), Clock Time (CT), etc. The unit is compatible with the RDS system for PS, PTY, TP, RT, and CT.

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.

•Some FM stations do not offer RDS service. Of those that do, not all provide the same types of services. Check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area.

To search the station with RDS data

1Press FM/AM so that “FM” appears in the display.

2Press RDS.

3Within 5 seconds (during flashing “RDS” in the display), press /(for higher frequency) or ?(for lower frequency).

The unit starts searching.

4The unit stops searching when the unit find the station with RDS data, and Program Service Name appears and RDS lights up in the display.

RDS

PS (Program Service name) mode

If the unit cannot find the station with RDS data, the unit stops searching and “NO PROG” appears in the display.

English

Receiving RDS data

POWER

CT

TIMER

CLOCK

SET

CT

/

 

 

 

 

 

RDS

PTY

RT

TUNING

 

RDS

TIME

REP

EDIT

 

 

RT

FM/AM

ST/MONO

 

DISC

 

 

 

1

2

3

PTY

MEMORY

PRESET

 

 

PGM

 

 

 

/

 

 

TUNER CD

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

 

6

7

8

9

0

 

REC/

REC/

CD

 

 

 

PAUSE

MUTE

SYNC

 

 

 

/

 

 

 

+10

 

 

 

TAPE

 

 

 

 

 

MD

 

 

 

INPUT

SLEEP

MUTE

VOLUME

 

– +

PTY (Program Type) mode

The type of program on the station being received is displayed.

In this mode, you can locate a station which is broadcasting your selected program type. For details, see page 17.

1Search the desired FM station with PS data (see “To search the station with RDS data” on this page).

2Press RDS repeatedly so that “RDS” and “PTY” flash in the display.

RDS PTY

PTY (Program Type)after 5 seconds

RDS

If the station does not have PTY data, the Program Service name appears in the display.

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