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Listening to FM stations with RDS
RDS (Radio Data System) permits FM stations to send additional signals
with the regular programme signals. For example, the stations send their
station names and information about what type of broadcast programmes,
such as sports or music, etc.
When tuned in FM broadcast which provides the RDS service, the “PS”
RDS mode is set automatically and the station name appears on the
display.
Note:
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Some FM broadcasts do not provide RDS service.
- RDS may not work correctly if the signal strength is weak.
- RDS is not available for AM broadcasts.
Selecting the RDS mode
Press the RDS button while listening to an FM station. Each time the
button is pressed, the display mode changes as follows.
PS v PTY v RT v Frequency
PS (Programme Service)
The station name is displayed. If no PS signal is received, “NO PS”
appears, then station frequency is displayed.
PTY (Programme Type)
The broadcast programme type is displayed. If no PTY signal is
received, “NO PTY” appears, then station name or station frequency
is displayed.
RT (Radio Text)
Text messages the station sends will be displayed. If no RT signal is
received, “NO RT” appears.
Frequency
Station frequency (non-RDS service)
After several seconds, the PS mode returns if RDS signal is received.
To search a preset station by PTY codes
A particular programme type broadcast can be located by specifying the
PTY codes.
1. Press the RDS button to select “PTY” while listening to an FM
broadcast.
2. Press the TUNE/PTY “+” or “–” button within 2 seconds to select the
desired PTY code. The PTY code changes as shown below;
NEWS: News
AFFAIRS: Current affairs
INFO: Information
SPORT: Sport
EDUCATE: Education
DRAMA: Drama
CULTURE: Culture
SCIENCE: Science
VARIED: Varied
POP M: Pop music
ROCK M: Rock music
EASY M: Easy-listening
LIGHT M: Light classics
CLASSICS: Serious classics
OTHER M: Other music
WEATHER: Weather
FINANCE: Finance
CHILDREN: Children’s programmes
SOCIAL: Social affairs
RELIGION: Religion
PHONE IN: Phone in
TRAVEL: Travel
LEISURE: Leisure
JAZZ: Jazz music
COUNTRY: Country music
NATION M: National music
OLDIES: Oldies music
FOLK M: Folk music
DOCUMENT: Documentary
TEST: Alarm Test
ALARM: Alarm
(or in the reverse sequence)
3. Press the PTY CHK ( e ) button within 10 seconds.
The unit searches 24 preset stations and stops when it finds a
broadcast of the PTY code you have selected, then tunes into that
station.
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To continue searching after the first stop, press the PTY CHK
(
e ) button within 10 seconds.
- If no broadcast is found, the original station is heard.
To cancel searching, press the n button.
SLEEP TIMER OPERATION
The sleep timer automatically switches off the power after a preset time
has elapsed. The volume will gradually be reduced (fade-out) during the
1-minute period before the unit turns off. There are 4 time periods
available: 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes.
Press the SHIFT + 6 SLEEP buttons repeatedly to select the desired sleep
time. “SLEEP” and the selected time blink on the display. After several
seconds, the original display returns and the brightness of the display
reduces. “SLEEP” blinks.
The sleepcodes