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Using the RDS (Radio Data
System) to receive FM stations
RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along
with their regular program signals. For example, the stations
send their station names, as well as information about what
type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music,
etc.
When tuned to an FM station which provides the RDS service,
the RDS indicator lights up on the display window.
With the system, you can receive the following types of RDS
signals:
• PS (Program Service): Shows commonly known
station names.
• PTY (Program Type): Shows types of broadcast
programs.
• RT (Radio Text): Shows text messages the
station sends.
• Enhanced Other Network:See page 35.
NOTES:
• RDS is not available for AM (MW) broadcasts.
• RDS may not operate correctly if the station tuned is not
transmitting RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.
7 What information can RDS signals
provide?
You can see the RDS signals the station sends on the display
window.
To show the RDS signals
From the remote control ONLY:
Press RDS DISPLAY while listening to an FM
station.
Each time you press the button, the indication on the display
window changes to show you the following information:
] PS ] PTY ] RT ] Frequency (Normal indication)
] (back to the beginning)
• PS (Program Service):
While searching, “PS” appears and then the station names
will be displayed. “NO PS” appears if no signal is sent.
• PTY (Program Type):
While searching, “PTY” appears and then the type of the
broadcast program will be displayed. “NO PTY” appears if
no signal is sent.
• RT (Radio Text):
While searching, “RT” appears and then text messages the
station sends will be displayed. “NO RT” appears if no
signal is sent.
• Frequency:
Station frequency (non-RDS service).
About characters shown on the display window
When PS, PTY, or RT signals appear on the display window,
some special characters and marks may not be displayed
correctly.
NOTE:
If searching finishes at once, “PS,” “PTY,” and “RT” will not appear on
the display window.
RDS indicator
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TUNED
STEREO AUTO MUTING
RDSTA
NEWS INFO
IMPORTANT:
When using the remote control, check to see if
its remote control mode selector is set to the
correct position:
To operate RDS, set it to “RDS.”
DVD
RDS
TV RETURN
ENTER
ON
SCREEN
CHOICE
SURROUND
MODE
FM MODE
100+
PTY SEARCH
DVD
RDS
TA/NEWS/INFO
PTY( PTY9
RDS DISPLAY
RDS DISPLAY
button
“RDS” is
selected
Tuner operations
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