Panasonic CQ-VA707N - Manual (Page 35)

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Radio Data System (RDS)
Some FM stations are broadcasting added data compatible with RDS. This radio set offers convenient
functions using such data.
RDS service availability varies with areas. Please understand if RDS service is not available in your area,
the following service is not available, either. This chapter explains the summary and operation regarding
RDS.
RDS Basics
The following functions are available when receiv-
ing RDS stations.
¡Program Service Name Display (PS Display)
The name of station is displayed instead of the
frequency.
Note: It seldom happens that PS display does
not show the information correctly because a
special font is used. However, this is not due to
malfunction.
¡Clock Time Service (CT Service)
When receiving an RDS station, the CT (Clock
Time) service automatically adjusts the time and
date.
¡Alternative Frequency (AF)
When reception is poor, an RDS station broad-
casting the same program is tuned in automati-
cally.
¡Region Mode
Changes the selection range of AF and Best
Station Search. (
a page 37 for Best Station
Search)
Traffic Announcements
Some RDS FM stations periodically provide traffic
information.
¡Traffic Program (TP)
Broadcasting of traffic information
¡Traffic Announcements (TA)
Radio announcements on traffic conditions
Program Type Display
¡Program Type (PTY)
RDS FM stations provide a program type identi-
fication signal.
Example: news, rock, classical music, etc.
Enhanced Other Networks (EON)
When EON data is received, the EON indicator
lights and the TA and AF functions are expanded
as follows.
TA : Traffic information from the current and
other network stations can be received.
AF : The frequency list of preset RDS stations is
updated by EON data.
EON enables the radio to make fuller use of RDS
information. It constantly updates the AF list of pre-
set stations, including the one currently tuned in to.
For example, if you preset a station far from home,
you will later be able to receive the same station at
an alternative frequency, or any other station serv-
ing the same program. EON also keeps track of
locally available TP stations for quick reception.
Emergency Announcement
Reception
FM mode
When an emergency announcement is broadcast,
the unit is automatically switched to receiving that
broadcast.
Other mode
If this happens in a mode other than radio mode
(CD changer mode, VTR1 mode, VTR2 mode) or
in Muting in TA mode, “Alarm!” lights on the dis-
play. (
a page 39 for Muting in TA mode)
Note: When LW/MW mode is activated, an emer-
gency announcement can not be received auto-
matically.