Pioneer DEH-P825R Operation Manual page 40

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Using RDS Functions :
What is RDS?
RDS (Radio Data System) is a system for
transmitting data signals along with FM
programs. These data signals, which are
inaudible, provide a variety of features such as:
program service name, program type display,
traffic announcement standby, automatic tuning,
and program type tuning, intended to aid radio
listeners in tuning to a desired station.
Notes:
I. RDS service may not be provided by all
stations.
2. RDS functions, like AF and TA, are only
active when your radio is tuned to RDS
stations.
Program Service Name Display
With this function, the names of
networks/stations providing RDS services '
replace the frequency on the display a few
seconds after they are tuned in.
Displaying the Frequency
¢ Hold down button 7 for 2 seconds or longer.
The frequency of the current station is displayed
until the button is released.
Displaying PTY Information
* Press button 7.
PTY information for the currently tuned station CA a :
appears on the display for 8 seconds. The ee
information is correlated with the list in the 2 ey CME)
section "PTY Search Setting Function" on
pages 50-51.
If the currently tuned station is not broadcasting
a PTY code or its PTY code is not among those
listed in the section "PTY Search Setting
Function" on pages 50-51, "NO PTY" appears
on the display.