The RDS broadcast functions do not operate in areas where RDS broadcasts cannot be received. (In such case, the procedure from pages 35 to 39 is not necessary.)

RECEIVING RDS STATIONS

Radio Data System (RDS) 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 PI (Program Identification), PS (Program Service name), PTY (Program Type), RT (Radio Text), CT (Clock Time), EON (Enhanced Other Networks), etc.

The RDS function is used by network stations.

DESCRIPTION OF RDS DATA

This unit can receive PI, PS, PTY, RT, CT, and EON data when receiving RDS broadcast stations.

English

PS (Program Service name) mode:

The name of the RDS station being received is displayed.

PTY (Program Type) mode:

The type of program on the RDS station being received is displayed. There are 15 program types to classify RDS stations. You can make this unit search for a station which is broadcasting a program of the desired type. See page 37 for details.

RT (Radio Text) mode:

Information about the program (such as the title of a song, name of the singer, etc.) on the RDS station being received is displayed by a maximum of 64 alphabetical characters, including the umlaut sign. If other characters are used for the RT data, they are displayed with under-bars.

CT (Clock Time) mode:

The current time is displayed in the following form and updated every minute.

Hour Minute

If the data is accidentally cut off, “CT WAIT” may appear.

EON (Enhanced Other Networks):

See page 39.

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