Alpine CDM-7870R - RDS Operation; Setting RDS Reception Mode and Receiving RDS Stations

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RDS
Setting RDS Reception Mode and
Receiving RDS Stations
The RDS (Radio Data System) is a radio
information system using the 57 kHz subcarrier
of regular FM broadcast. The RDS allows you to
receive a variety of information such as traffic
information, station names, and to automatically
re-tune to a stronger transmitter that is
broadcasting the same programme.
1 <CDM-7870R only> Press the F button so that
the F indicator lights up.
2 Press the AF button to activate the RDS mode.
3 Press the g DN or f UP button to tune in
the desired RDS station.
NOTE
When the BAND button is pressed and held for more
than 2 seconds while a station name is displayed, the
display shows the station frequency for 5 seconds.
RDS Operation
4 Press the AF button again to deactivate the RDS
mode.
5 <CDM-7870R only> Press the F button to
activate the normal mode.
The F indicator light goes out.
Tips
The RDS digital data includes the followings:
PI Programme Identification
PS Programme Service Name
AF List of Alternative Frequencies
TP Traffic Programme
TA Traffic Announcement
PTY Programme Type
EON Enhanced Other Networks
g DN
f UP
T.INFO
TDM-7585R
T.INFO
g DN f UP
SETUP / F
AF
CDM-7870R
BAND
PTY
BAND
SETUP / FAF PTY
Preset buttons
(1 through 6)
Preset buttons
(1 through 6)