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Radio Data System (RDS)
RDS Basics
The following functions are available when receiving RDS stations.
PS Display
(Program Service Name)
The name of station is displayed
instead of the frequency.
CT Service
(Clock Time)
When receiving an RDS station, the
CT (Clock Time) service automatically
adjusts the time.
“NO CT” is displayed in areas where
CT service is not available.
(a Page 13 for Clock Set)
AF
(Alternative Frequency)
When reception is poor, an RDS station
broadcasting the same program is
tuned in automatically.
Display Change
Press [DISP] to change the display
as follows.
Preset Memory
(AF mode on Setting)
Preset Station Calling (Best Station)
AF self-tuning selects a station with
good reception when the preset tuning
is activated.
For Poor Sound Quality (PI Seek)
If reception is poor when tuning in a
preset station, press the same preset
number button. The same station with
better reception will be searched for.
Press the same preset number button
again to cancel.
Note: When AF mode is on, only
RDS stations will be memorized
automatically. (a Page 9)
REG (Region) Mode
Changes the selection range of AF and
PI Seek.
Press and hold [AF] (REG) to switch
on and off.
AF Mode
Press [AF] to select one of the following AF modes.
Low level AF operating sensitivity. (Default)
High level AF operating sensitivity.
When the AF network of an RDS station is
not required.
PS
(Program Service Name)
(Default)
3 seconds
Frequency
CT (Clock Time)
AF
11
Mode
AF
22
Mode
AF Off Mode