In areas where RDS broadcasts cannot be received, the RDS broadcast functions do not operate. (The procedures from page 33 to page 37 are not necessary.)

RECEIVING RDS STATIONS

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

RDS function is carried out among the network stations.

* This unit utilizes PI, PS, PTY, RT, CT and EON to receive RDS broadcast stations.

Displaying RDS data

English

PRESET

MEMORY AUTO PTY HOLD NEWS INFO

PS PTY RT CT EON AFFAIRS SPORT TAPE MON

ms dB

STEREO

 

SLEEP NORM

kHz

 

 

 

WIDE

MHz

 

 

 

PHANTOM

0 20

l00

EFFECT OFF

 

 

 

 

PRO LOGIC CONCERT MONO DISCO ROCK CONCERT

ENHANCED

VIDEO

MOVIE STADIUM CONCERT HALL

This unit can be turned into the following five modes to display RDS data.

PS (Program Service name) mode:

Displays the name of the RDS station now being received instead of the frequency.

PTY (Program Type) mode:

Displays the type of the program on the RDS station now being received. There are 15 program types to classify RDS stations. Refer to the next page for details.

RT (Radio Text) mode:

Displays information about the program (such as title of the song, name of the singer, etc.) on the RDS station now being received.

CT (Clock Time) mode:

Displays current time. This signal comes from the RDS station now being received.

EON (Enhanced Other Networks) mode:

Automatically receives a program of the designated program type when its broadcast starts, in place of the program now being received. When the broadcast of the called program ends, the previously received program (or another program on the same station) is recalled.

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