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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 18
• Receiving traffic announcements, even
when enjoying another programme/source.
— TA t page 19
• Selecting stations by the type of programme
it broadcasts. — PTY t page 20
• Automatic clock time setting. — CT t page
21
Notes
• Depending on the country or region, not all of the
RDS functions are available.
• RDS may not work properly if the signal strength is
weak or if the station you are tuned to is not
transmitting RDS data.
Automatic retuning for best
reception results
— AF function
The alternative frequencies (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 16).
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.
Note
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.”
For stations without alternative
frequencies
Press the –m or M+ button while
the station name is flashing (within
8 seconds).
The unit starts searching for another
frequency with the same PI (Programme
Identification) data (“PI Seek” appears).
If the unit cannot find the same PI, the unit
returns to the previously selected frequency.
To Press
Switch display
item
(DSPL/PTY)
Displayable items
• Radio band/Clock
• Function
Displayable items
• Station name
• Programme type
Frequencies change automatically.
98.5 MHz
Station
102.5 MHz
96.0 MHz
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