Rds Operation; Setting Rds Reception Mode And Receiving Rds Stations - Alpine CDM-7870R Owner's Manual

RDS
CDM-7870R
TDM-7585R
g DN
f UP

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
<CDM-7870R only> Press the F button so that
the F indicator lights up.
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
When the BAND button is pressed and held for more
than 2 seconds while a station name is displayed, the
display shows the station frequency for 5 seconds.
12
-EN
BAND
g DN f UP
SETUP / F
BAND
AF SETUP / F
T.INFO
AF PTY
T.INFO
Preset buttons
PTY
(1 through 6)
4
Press the AF button again to deactivate the RDS
mode.
5
<CDM-7870R only> Press the F button to
activate the normal mode.
The F indicator light goes out.
Tips
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
Preset buttons
(1 through 6)