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04
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RDS
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Introduction of RDS operation
RDS (radio data system) is a system for provid-
ing information along with FM2 and FM3 bands.
This inaudible information provides such fea-
tures 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 NEWS indicator
Shows when NEWS (news program interrup-
tion) function is on.
3 TA
indicator
Shows when TA (traffic announcement
standby) function is on.
4
TP indicator
Shows when a TP station is tuned in.
5 Program service name
Shows the type of broadcast program.
Press
FUNCTION to display the function
names.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch between
the following functions:
BSM (best stations memory)—REG (regional)—
LOCAL (local seek tuning)—TA (traffic
announcement standby)—NEWS (news pro-
gram interruption)—AF (alternative frequencies
search)
• To return to the frequency display, press
BAND/ESC.
• If MW/LW band is selected, you can only
select BSM or LOCAL.
Notes
• If you do not operate the function within about
30 seconds, the display is automatically
returned to the frequency display.
• 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.
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