RDS broadcasts
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RQT5818
To display RDS information
RDS (radio data system) is a multiplex broadcasting system where,
along with FM audio signals, stations transmit other signals to help
you enjoy radio more and tune into programs easier. This unit can
use the following types of signals. Some stations do not have PTY,
EON, and RT.
¡PS (Program service): Station name.
¡PTY (Program type): Displays the program type and is used to
search for a type of program (a below).
¡EON (Enhanced other networks): This signal is used between
networked stations to make it easier for you to tune into a type of
program (a page 25).
¡RT (Radio text): This unit can show up to 64 letters by scrolling
them across the display. This text could be about the song, traffic
or weather, phone-in numbers, or police information.
This unit does not have the emergency broadcasts system (EBS)
that tunes automatically into emergency broadcasts.
Note
The display normally shows the radio frequency. “RDS” lights when
the station is broadcasting RDS signals. You cannot change the
display if “RDS” is off.
1 Press [RDS].
2 While “RDS” is flashing
Press [PRESET, DISPLAY MODE].
The display changes each time you press the button.
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Frequency display
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PS display
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PTY display (“NO PTY” if there are no PTY signals, then
the frequency is shown again)
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RT display (no change if there are no RT signals)
PTY finds programs currently broadcasting from amongst the preset
FM stations. Preset FM stations before proceeding.
1 Press [RDS].
2 While “RDS” is flashing
Press [TUNING, PTY SELECTOR,
2, 1] to select the program type.
The display changes each time you press the button
(a page 25 for PTY displays).
3 While the PTY display is flashing
Press [FM MODE, PTY SEARCH].
The PTY indicator flashes while searching.
The unit switches to the station broadcasting the program.
The PTY indicator flashes for another two seconds.
“SELECT PTY FIRST” scrolls across the display if you try to
start a PTY search without selecting a program type.
PTY search
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