RDS (Radio data system) is a multiplex broadcasting system to help
you enjoy radio more and tune into programs easier.
PS (Program service): Station name
PTY (Program type): Displays the program type, and is used to
search for a type of program from amongst
preset FM stations.
RT (Radio text): This unit can show up to 64 characters by scrolling
them across the display. The text could be about
the song, traffic and weather, phone in numbers, or
police information.
This unit does not have the emergency broadcast system (EBS)
that tunes automatically into emergency broadcasts.
Note
q Press [RDS].
w Press [-BAND, –FM MODE, DISPLAY MODE].
The display changes each time you press the button:
To display RDS information
First, preset FM stations.
q Press [RDS].
w While “RDS” is flashing
Press [TUNING, 2, 1, PTY SELECTOR] to
select the program type.
The display changes each time you press the button.
e While the PTY display is flashing
Press [PRESET, PTY SEARCH].
The PTY indicator flashes while searching.
The unit switches to the station broadcasting the program.
The PTY indicator flashes for another two seconds.
¡“SELECT PTY FIRST” is displayed if you try to start without
selecting a program type.
PTY search
PTY display: “NO PTY” appears if PTY signals are not being
received.
Frequency display
PS display PTY display RT display
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NEWS
AFFAIRS
INFO
SPORT
EDUCATE
DRAMA
CULTURE
SCIENCE
VARIED
POP M
ROCK M
M. O. R. M
LIGHT M
CLASSICS
OTHER M
WEATHER
FINANCE
CHILDREN
SOCIAL A
RELIGION
PHONE IN
TRAVEL
LEISURE
JAZZ
COUNTRY
NATIONAL
OLDIES
FOLK M
DOCUMENT
TEST
ALARM
PTY displays
News
Current affairs
Information
Sport
Education
Drama
Culture
Science
Varied
Pop music
Rock music
Middle-of-the-road Music
Light classical
Serious classical
Other music
Weather information
Finance
Children
Social affairs
Religion
Phone in
Travel
Leisure
Jazz music
Country music
National music
Oldies
Folk music
Documentary
Test broadcast
Emergency announcement
