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RDS
Introduction of RDS operation
RDS (radio data system) is a system for provid-
ing information along with FM broadcasts. This
inaudible information provides such features as
program service name, program type, traffic
announcement standby and automatic tuning,
intended to aid radio listeners in finding and
tuning in to a desired station.
1 AF indicator
Shows when AF (alternative frequencies
search) function is on.
2 TA indicator
Shows when TA (traffic announcement
standby) function is on.
3 TP indicator
Shows when a TP station is tuned in.
4 Program service name
Shows the type of broadcast program.
Notes
• RDS service may not be provided by all sta-
tions.
• RDS functions like AF and TA are only active
when your radio is tuned to a RDS station.
Switching the RDS display
When you tune in a RDS station its program
service name is displayed. If you want to know
the frequency you can.
Press and hold EQ
for about two seconds
repeatedly to switch between the following
settings:
Program service name—PTY information—
Frequency
PTY (program type ID code) information is listed
on page 10.
• PTY information and the frequency of the
current station appears on the display for eight
seconds.
Receiving PTY alarm broadcasts
PTY alarm is a special PTY code for announce-
ments regarding emergencies such as natural
disasters. When the tuner receives the radio
alarm code, ALARM appears on the display and
the volume adjusts to the TA volume. When the
station stops broadcasting the emergency
announcement, the system returns to the previ-
ous source.
• An emergency announcement can be can-
celled by pressing TA.
