Using The Rds (Radio Data System) To Receive Fm Stations; What Information Can Rds Signals Provide - JVC RX-774RBK Instructions Manual

Receiving Radio Broadcasts

Using the RDS (Radio Data System) to Receive FM Stations

RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program
signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about
what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
When tuned to an FM station which provides the RDS service, the RDS indicator lights
up on the display.
With the receiver, you can receive the following types of RDS signals.
PS (Program Service) :
PTY (Program Type) :
RT (Radio Text) :
EON (Enhanced Other Network): see page 34.

What Information Can RDS Signals Provide?

You can see the RDS signals the station sends on the display.
To show the RDS signals
On the front panel:
Press DISPLAY MODE while listening to an FM
station.
Each time you press the button, the display changes to show
you the following information:
PS PTY
PS (Program Service):
While searching, "PS" appears and then the station names will be displayed.
"NO PS" appears if no signal is sent.
PTY (Program Type):
While searching, "PTY" appears and then the type of the broadcast program will
be displayed. "NO PTY" appears if no signal is sent.
RT (Radio Text):
While searching, "RT" appears and then text messages the station sends will be
displayed. "NO RT" appears if no signal is sent.
Station Frequency:
Station frequency (non-RDS service)
When pressing DISPLAY MODE on the remote control:
Make sure that you have selected FM station using the
remote control.
If not, the DISPLAY MODE button does not work for tuner
operation. (Pressing FM/AM activates the remote control
for tuner operation.)
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shows commonly known station names
shows types of broadcast programs
shows text messages the station sends
RT Frequency
Note:
RDS may not operate correctly if
the station tuned is not
transmitting RDS signal properly
or if the signal strength is weak.
Notes:
DISPLAY MODE
• If searching finishes at once,
"PS", "PTY", and "RT" will not
appear on the display.
• Even if you press DISPLAY
MODE while listening to an
AM (MW/LW) station, the
display only shows station
frequency.
• RDS is not available for AM
(MW/LW) broadcasts.