BASIC OPERATION

In areas where RDS broadcasts cannot be received, the RDS broadcast functions do not operate. (Skip the procedures from pages 47 to 51.)

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.

English

Displaying RDS data

DIGITAL

PRO LOGIC

DSP

SPEAKERS

A

PS PTY

RT CT

STEREO AUTO EON

SPORT

DVD/LD

TAPE/MD

TV/DBS

CD

VCR 1

TUNER

VCR 2

PHONO

V-AUX

 

The following five modes are available in this unit for displaying RDS data.

PS (Program Service name) mode:

Displays the name of the RDS station now being received.

PTY (Program Type) mode:

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

RT (Radio Text) mode:

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

CT (Clock Time) mode:

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

EON (Enhanced Other Networks) mode:

Select a program type with the EON button. The unit will automatically change to a station that starts to broadcast that type of program. When the program is finished, the unit will return to the original program.

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