Alarms In The Event Of Accidents And; Rds Functions - Volvo SENSUS Manual

AUDIO AND MEDIA

RDS functions

RDS allows the radio to switch automatically to
the strongest transmitter. RDS allows you to get
traffic information (TP), for example.
RDS (Radio Data System) links FM transmitters
into a network. An FM transmitter in such a net-
work sends information that gives an RDS radio
the following functions:
Automatically switches to a stronger trans-
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mitter if reception in the area is poor.
Searches for programme type, such as traffic
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information or news.
Receives text information on current radio
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programme.
NOTE
Some radio stations do not use RDS or only
selected parts of its functionality.
If a required programme type is located the radio
can switch stations interrupting the audio source
currently in use. For example, if the CD player is
in use, it is paused. The interrupting transmission
is played back at a preset volume (p. 34). The
radio returns to the previous audio source and
volume when the set programme type is no
longer broadcast.
The programme functions alarm (
information ( TP ) and news (
another in order of priority, where alarm has the
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highest priority. For additional programme inter-
ruption settings (
see EON (p. 33). Press EXIT to return to the
interrupted audio source, press OK/MENU to
clear the message.
Related information
Alarms in the event of accidents and disas-
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ters (p. 32)
Radio text (p. 34)
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Automatic radio frequency update (AF)
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(p. 35)
Regional radio programmes (REG) (p. 35)
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Resetting RDS functions (p. 35)
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ALARM! ) traffic
NEWS ) interrupt one
EON Distant and EON Local ),
Alarms in the event of accidents
and disasters
The radio function is used to warn of serious
accidents and catastrophes.
The message ALARM! appears on the display
screen when an alarm message is transmitted.
The alarm cannot be temporarily interrupted or
deactivated.
Related information
RDS functions (p. 32)
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