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Listening to the Radio
Using RDS
RDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are
available. When tuned into an RDS station, the RDS
indicator appears.
RDS indicator
∫ What is RDS?
RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of
transmitting data embedded in FM radio signals. It was
developed by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU)
and is available in most European countries. Many FM
stations use it these days. In addition to displaying text
information, RDS can also help you find radio stations
by type (e.g., news, sport, rock, etc.).
The tuner supports three types of RDS information:
PS (Program Service)
When tuned to an RDS station that's broadcasting PS
information, the station's name will be displayed.
RT (Radio Text)
When tuned to an RDS station that's broadcasting text
information, the text will be shown on the display
(
page 20).
PTY (Program Type)
This allows you to search for RDS radio stations by type
(
page 20).
Notes:
• In some cases, the text characters displayed on the
tuner may not be identical to those broadcast by the
radio station. Also, unexpected characters may be
displayed when unsupported characters are received.
This is not a malfunction.
• If the signal from an RDS station is weak, RDS data
may be displayed intermittently or not at all.
∫ Switching the Display
When receiving RDS, you can press [PS/RT/PTY]
button to switch the information shown in the display.
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RDS Program Types (PTY)
Type
None
News reports
Current affairs
Information
Sport
Education
Drama
Culture
Science and technology
Varied
Pop music
Rock music
Middle of the road music
Light classics
Serious classics
Other music
Weather
Finance
Children's programmes
Social affairs
Religion
Phone in
Travel
Leisure
Jazz music
Country music
National music
Oldies music
Folk music
Documentary
Alarm test
Alarm
Display
None
News
Affairs
Info
Sport
Educate
Drama
Culture
Science
Varied
Pop M
Rock M
Easy M
Light M
Classics
Other M
Weather
Finance
Children
Social
Religion
Phone In
Travel
Leisure
Jazz
Country
Nation M
Oldies
Folk M
Document
TEST
ALARM
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