Rds Operations - Clarion VRX6570Rz Owner's Manual

RDS Operations

RDS (Radio Data System)
This unit has a built in RDS decoder system that
supports broadcast stations transmitting RDS
data. This system can display the name of the
broadcast station being received (PS) and can
automatically switch to the broadcast station with
the best reception as you move long distances
(AF switching). Also, if a traffic announcement or
programme type information is broadcast from
an RDS station, no matter what mode you are
in, this broadcast is received. Additionally, if EON
information is received, this information enables
automatic renewal of other preset stations on the
same network and interruption of traffic an-
nouncement and/or chosen program type from
other stations (TP). This function is not available
in some areas.
When using the RDS function, always set the
radio to FM mode.
• "AF" : Alternative Frequency
• "PS" : Programme Service Name
• "PTY" : Programme Type
• "EON" : Enhanced Other Network
• "TP" : Traffic Programme
∗ RDS interrupt does not function during AM radio
reception or in TV mode.
AF function
The AF function switches to a different frequency
on the same network in order to maintain opti-
mum reception.
∗ The factory default setting is "ON".
● Switching OFF the AF function
Press the AF button 7. The "AF" indicator goes
off.
● Switching ON the AF function
Press the AF button 7. The "AF" indicator lights.
∗ If the reception of the current broadcast station
deteriorates durably, "SEARCH" lights in the dis-
play and the radio searches for the same
programme on another frequency.
∗ When the reception deteriorates, the "AF" indica-
tor flickers.
● AF function between RDS and DAB
When the same programme is broadcast by both
RDS and DAB, and this function is ON, the unit
switches automatically to the broadcast with the
better reception.
∗ This function only operates when the DAH9500z
DAB unit, sold separately, is connected.
22
VRX6570Rz
1. Press the ADJ button £ to show the adjust-
ment selection display.
2. Operate the JOYSTICK § upward or down-
ward to select "LINKACT".
3. Operate the JOYSTICK § rightward or left-
ward to select "ON" or "OFF". After selection,
press the ENT at the center of the JOYSTICK
§.
● ON:
AF switching between DAB and RDS en-
abled.
● OFF:
AF switching between DAB and RDS dis-
abled.
4. Press the ADJ button £ to return to the pre-
vious mode.
REG (Regional programme) function
When the REG function is ON, the optimum re-
gional station can be received. When this func-
tion is OFF, if the regional station area switches
as you drive, a regional station for that region is
received.
∗ The factory default setting is "OFF".
Notes:
• This function is disabled when a national station
such as BBC 2 FM is being received.
• The REG function ON/OFF setting is valid when
the AF function is ON.
● Turning the REG function ON
When "REG" is not lit in the display, press and
hold the AF button 7 for 2 seconds or longer.
"REG" lights in the display.
● Turning the REG function OFF
Press and hold the AF button 7 for 2 seconds
or longer. "REG" in the display goes off.
Manually tuning a regional station
in the same network
Note:
• This function can be used when a regional broad-
cast of the same network is received.
1. This function is valid when the AF function is
ON and the REG function is OFF.
2. Press any one of the PRESET buttons # to
call out a regional station.
3. Each time you press the same PRESET but-
ton #, the unit switches from a local station
to the other on the same network.