Rds Operation; Setting Rds Reception Mode And Receiving Rds Stations - Alpine CVA-1003R Owner's Manual

RDS Operation

Setting RDS Reception Mode and
Receiving RDS Stations
The RDS (Radio Data System) is a radio
information system using the 57 kHz subcarrier of
regular FM broadcast. The RDS allows you to
receive a variety of information such as traffic
information, station names, and to automatically
re-tune to a stronger transmitter that is
broadcasting the same programme.
1
Press the FUNC button so that the FUNC
indicator appears in the sub display. To perform
the same operation with the monitor display
open, press the FUNC button only when the
"FUNC" indicator lights red in the monitor
display.
2
Press the AF button to activate the RDS mode.
3
Press the g DN or f UP button to tune in
the desired RDS station.
NOTE
With the monitor display closed, when the BAND button
is pressed and held for at least 2 seconds while a station
name is displayed, the sub display shows the station
frequency for 2 seconds.
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SETUP
BAND
g DN g g
g g
f UP f f f f
Preset 4
AF
Preset buttons
(1 through 6)
FUNC
4
Press the AF button again to deactivate the RDS
mode.
5
Press the FUNC button to activate the normal
mode.
The FUNC indicator will turn off.
Tips
• When the unit receives the PTY31 (Emergency
Broadcast) signal, the unit will show "ALARM" in the
display automatically.
• The RDS digital data includes the followings:
PI Programme Identification
PS Programme Service Name
AF List of Alternative Frequencies
TP Traffic Programme
TA Traffic Announcement
PTY Programme Type
EON Enhanced Other Networks
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