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Using the Tuner
Receiving FM Stations with
RDS
You can use the RDS (Radio Data System) by using the buttons on
the Unit or the Remote Control.
RDS allows FM stations to send additional signals with their reg-
ular program signals. For example, the stations send their station
names, and information about what type of program they broad-
cast, such as sports or music, etc. This unit can receive the follow-
ing types of RDS signals:
PS (Program Service):
shows commonly known station names.
PTY (Program Type):
shows types of broadcast program.
RT (Radio Text):
shows text messages the station sends.
What information can RDS signals provide?
The display shows RDS signal information that the station sends.
To show the RDS signals on the display
Press the DISPLAY MODE button while listening to an
FM station.
Each time you press the button, the display changes to show infor-
mation in the following order:
PS (Program Service):
While searching, “PS” alternately appear on the display. Then, the
RDS indicator lights up and the station name appears. “NO PS” ap-
pears if no signal is sent.
PTY (Program Type):
While searching, “PTY” alternately appear on the display. Then,
the RDS indicator lights up and the broadcast program type ap-
pears. “NO PTY” appears if no signal is sent.
RT (Radio Text):
While searching, “RT” alternately appear on the display. Then, the
RDS indicator lights up and a text message sent by the station ap-
pears. “NO RT” appears if no signal is sent.
Station Frequency:
Station frequency (non-RDS service)
• If searching finishes at once, “PS”, “PTY” and “RT” will not
appear on the display.
• If you press the DISPLAY MODE button while listening to
an AM (MW/LW) station, the display only shows station
frequency.
• RDS is not available for AM (MW/LW) broadcasts.
On characters displayed
When the display shows PS, PTY or RT signals:
• The display shows upper case letters only.
• The display cannot show accented letters; For example, “A”
may represent accented “A’s” like “Б, В, Г, А, Д and Å”.
[Example of characters displayed]
DISPLAY
MODE DISPLAY MODE
PS PTY RT Frequency
or
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