Rds (Radio Data System) Operations - Scott I-XCR 100 User Manual

RDS (RADIO DATA SYSTEM) OPERATIONS

The RDS functions are:
PI (Program identification): code for identifying the radio station.
PS (Program service): name of the radio station.
PTY (Program type): type of program (such as news, pop music, sports etc.)
TP (Traffic program): code indicating a station broadcasting traffic information.
TA (Traffic announcement): function allowing the broadcasting of traffic information.
AF (Alternative frequencies): function allowing an automatic search for the best alternative frequency available.
Setting AF mode
Briefly touch the AF button to switch AF mode on or off.
When AF is switched on, "AF" appears on the LCD display.
If the reception becomes bad, the message "AF" will blink and the tuner will search for an alternative frequency with a better signal.
Distant/ Local stations
Touch the MENU button repeatedly to select the option "Distant/ Local" and then rotate the VOLUME/SELECT button to receive the
distant or local stations. The message "LOCAL" is displayed on the screen when "Local" mode is selected.
Using PTY to select a program
The PTY function allows you to search for a particular program type. To select a program type, touch the PTY button and the "PTY"
icon will appear on the LCD. Rotate the VOLUME/SELECT button to select a PTY and then press it to start seeking a search. The
message "PTY Seek" appears. You can store the PTY into the preset memory "1" to "6". After selecting a program type, touch and
hold one of the preset buttons (1 to 6) to store. To recall a stored program type, touch the corresponding preset button. The
program types are divided into two groups: the music PTY group and the speech PTY group:
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