Radio Data System (Rds) - MG ZR Series Owner's Manual

RADIO DATA SYSTEM (RDS)

Radio Data System
Your radio is equipped with RDS (Radio Data System). RDS is
being introduced in European countries and operates on the FM
waveband. The system enables the audio unit to receive other
information in addition to radio signals, including:
• the programme service name: enables the set to display the radio
station name instead of the frequency.
• alternative frequencies for the FM radio station being received: enables
the audio unit to automatically select the strongest available
signal, thereby maintaining the best possible reception.
• traffic information: enables the audio unit to give priority to traffic
information broadcasts over other radio, tape or CD
programmes.
• EON (enhanced other networks): enables the audio unit to
broadcast traffic information from radio stations other than the
one to which the radio is currently tuned (provided they are all
members of a linked network).
• PTY (programme type): enables the audio unit to be programmed
to select broadcasts of a specific programme type.
NOTE: In some countries, not all FM radio stations broadcast RDS. If
a non-RDS station is received, these features will not be available.
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Radio Data System
Receiving RDS stations
With RDS active, whenever an RDS radio station is received, the
station name illuminates in the display. The audio constantly scans
all alternative frequencies on which that station can be received,
and automatically switches to the strongest available signal.
This is particularly useful on long journeys where the car travels
through different transmitter areas serving the same radio station.
To select (or inhibit) RDS, press and hold the TRAF.RDS control
for two seconds or more - the 'RDS' indicator illuminates when
RDS has been activated.
Local radio and regional broadcasts
Reception of most local radio stations is intentionally limited to a
comparatively small area around the transmitter. Once the limit of
the reception range is reached, it is unlikely that the RDS facility
will be able to locate an alternative frequency for the local radio
station being received.
In some countries, certain broadcasting companies transmit
regional programmes on the FM waveband, either continuously or
periodically during the day. This may result in the audio unit
changing between a number of different regional radio stations
within the radio programme you have selected.
This facility is selectable and can be enabled or disabled using the
menu control (see 'REG ON' and 'REG OFF' in 'MENU
CONTROL FUNCTIONS', page 110).