Rds Station Service; Program Types (Pty); Radiotext - Akai DVR-3400SS Operator's Manual

RDS STATION SERVICE

Today many stations transmit so-called RDS (Radio Data System) codes that contain a variety of additional information
along with regular sound signals through FM broadcasting.
If the stereo is currently receiving an RDS station, it displays the station name.
Example:

PROGRAM TYPES (PTY)

The currently program type is displayed briefly.
Example:

RADIOTEXT

Some RDS stations transmit information known as Radiotext. This is additional information about the station and its
programmes. Radiotext appears as ticker text in the display. As this information is transmitted character by character,
it may take some time before the text is received in full.
1. Select the desired RDS station with the
the numbered button on the remote control.
2. To call up Radiotext keep pressing the DISPLAY button on the remote control, until "RT" displayed.
Notes:
• If Radiotext is not provided by the selected station, only the station frequency will be shown in the display.
• It is required about 2 minutes to receive all radiotext character, please wait if the station is just tuned or signal received
is weak.
3. Deactive Radiotext by pressing the DISPLAY button.
Example:
Radio Operation
SKIP buttons on the remote control, or select RDS station directly with
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