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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.
Tuner operations
RDS indicator
Only the buttons on the remote control are used for RDS
operations.
When operating this receiver using the remote control,
always set the mode selector to AUDIO/TV/VCR/STB.
ANALOG
SUBWFR
STTUNED
MH
Z
VOL
LR
RDS
PS PTY
RT
Frequency
(Normal indication)
With the receiver, you can receive the following types of RDS signals:
PS (Program Service): Shows commonly known station
names.
PTY (Program Type): Shows types of broadcast programs.
RT (Radio Text): Shows text messages the station
sends.
Enhanced Other Networks: See page 27.
NOTES
• RDS is not available for AM (MW) broadcasts.
• RDS may not operate correctly if the station tuned is not
transmitting RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.
What information can RDS signals provide?
You can see the RDS signals the station sends on the display.
Press DISPLAY while listening to an FM station.
• Each time you press the button, the display changes to show you
the following information:
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.
Frequency:
Station frequency (non-RDS service).
About characters shown on the display
When the display shows PS, PTY, or RT signals, the following
characters are used:
• The display cannot show accented letters, “A” for instance, may
stand for accented “A’s” like “Å, Ä, Ã, Á, À, Â, å, ä, ã, á, à, and â.”
NOTE
If searching finishes at once, “PS,” “PTY,” and “RT” will not appear on
the display.
TV DIRECT
DVD VCR STB TV
DVD VCR STB TV
DVD MULTI
TV VOL CHANNEL
TUNING TUNING
DVD
AUDIO/TV
/VCR/STB
FM MODE
MEMORY
TOP MENU
PTY
CHOICE
PTY SEARCH
DISPLAY
AUDIO SUBTITLE RETURN
TITLE/GROUP
ON
SCREEN
PTY
MENU
TA/NEWS/INFO
VOLUME
FM/AM TV/VIDEO MUTING
AUDIO
HOME CINEMA CONTROL CENTER
ENTER
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