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CDX-S2000C/S2000
3-259-960-12 (1)
RDS
Overview of RDS
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information along
with the regular radio programme signal. For
example, one of the following will be displayed
upon receiving a station with RDS capability.
RDS services
RDS data offers you other conveniences, such as:
• Automatic retuning of a programme, helpful
during long-distance drives. — AF t page 12
• Receiving traffic announcements, even
when enjoying another programme/source.
— TA t page 13
•
Selecting stations by the
type of programme
.
— PTY t page 14
• Automatic clock time setting.
— CT t page 15
Notes
• Depending on the country/region, not all of the RDS
functions are available.
• RDS will not work properly if the signal strength is
too weak or if the station you are tuned to is not
transmitting RDS data.
Automatic retuning for best
reception results
— AF (Alternative Frequencies)
The AF function allows the radio to always tune
into the area’s strongest signal for the station you
are listening to.
1 Select an FM station (page 10).
2 Press (AF) repeatedly until “AF-ON”
appears.
The unit starts searching for an alternative
frequency with a stronger signal in the same
network.
If “NO AF” flashes, the currently tuned
station does not have an alternative frequency.
Notes
• If you want to change the on/off setting while playing
a CD, press (AF).
• When there is no alternative frequency in the area or
when you do not need to search for one, turn the AF
function off by selecting “AF-OFF.”
To Press
Switch Clock/
Station name
(DSPL)
Displayable items
• Radio band
•Function
Displayable items
• Station name (frequency)
•Clock
• RDS data
Frequencies change automatically.
98.5 MHz
Station
102.5 MHz
96.0 MHz