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4-2. Radio operation
4
Audio/visual system
This audio/visual system is equipped
with Radio Broadcast Data Systems
(RBDS). RBDS mode allows text mes-
sages to be received from radio sta-
tions that utilize RBDS transmitters.
When RBDS is on, the radio can do the
following functions.
• Only selecting stations of a particu-
lar program type
• Displaying messages from radio sta-
tions
• Searching for a stronger signal sta-
tion
RBDS features are available only when
listening to an FM station that broad-
casts RBDS information and the “FM
Info” function is on. (P.138)
HD Radio™ Technology is the digital
evolution of analog AM/FM radio.
Your radio product has a special
receiver which allows it to receive digi-
tal broadcasts (where available) in
addition to the analog broadcasts it
already receives. Digital broadcasts
have better sound quality than analog
broadcasts as digital broadcasts pro-
vide free, crystal clear audio with no
static or distortion. For more informa-
tion, and a guide to available radio sta-
tions and programming, refer to
www.hdradio.com
.
HD Radio features included in Lexus
radios:
 Digital Sound HD Radio broadcasts
deliver crystal-clear, digital audio
quality to listeners.
 HD2/HD3 Channels FM stations
can provide additional digital only
audio programming with expanded
content and format choices on
HD2/HD3 channels.
 PSD Program Service Data (PSD)
gives you on-screen information
such as artist name and song title.
 Artist Experience Images related to
the broadcast are displayed on the
radio screen, such as album cover
art and station logos.
■ Certification
● 10.3-inch display model:
HD Radio Technology manufactured
under license from iBiquity Digital Cor-
poration. U.S. and Foreign Patents. HD
Radio™ and the HD, HD Radio, and “Arc”
logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiq-
uity Digital Corp.
● 7-inch display model:
HD Radio Technology manufactured
under license from iBiquity Digital Cor-
poration. U.S. and Foreign Patents. For
patents see http://dts.com/patents
. HD
Radio, Artist Experience, and the HD,
HD Radio, and “ARC” logos are regis-
tered trademarks or trademarks of iBiq-
uity Digital Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
Radio broadcast data system
Using HD Radio™ technology