Rds (Radio Data System); Use The Rds For Clock Setting - Philips Streamium MCi8080/12 User Manual

RDS (Radio Data System)

RDS (Radio Data System) is a service
that allows FM stations to show additional
information.
During Autostore, RDS stations are
automatically stored at the top of the list of
preset stations.
When tuning to an RDS station, you can see
the following information on the screen:
• Station name;
• Program type, such as news, sports,
and pop music;
• Frequency;
• Scrolling text (RDS text), if available.

Use the RDS for clock setting

Note
•
When you use an RDS station for clock
setting, ensure that the RDS station broadcasts
time signals.
1
From Home screen, select [Settings] >
[Clock settings] > [Date and time].
• To enter [Settings], you can also
press SETTINGSon the remote
control.
2
In [Date and time], select [Current date
and time] > [Automatic (RDS)].
»
The unit searches for the first preset
station automatically.
»
The time is set according to time
signals from the station.
3
To use another RDS station for clock
setting, tune to the RDS station
immediately.
Tip
•
To use an RDS station for regular clock setting,
store the station as the first preset station.
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