Rds - Pioneer AVIC-800DVD Operation Manual

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RDS

RDS (radio data system) is a system for providing information along with FM broadcasts. This
inaudible information provides such features as program service name, program type, traffic
announcement standby and automatic tuning, intended to aid radio listeners in finding and tun-
ing in to a desired station.
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BAND
1
Shows which band the radio is tuned to, MW, LW or FM.
FREQUENCY
2
Shows to which frequency the tuner is tuned.
Program service name
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Shows the type of broadcast program.
PTY Information
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Icons for Traffic and News
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The icon changes depending on the setting of the TA and NEWS function and the status
of the incoming data.
AF indicator
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This is indicated when the AF indicator is ON.
TEXT indicator
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This is indicated when the RDS tuner is receiving radio text.
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