20
GB
(Models of area code CEK, CEL only)
RDS enables radio stations to send additional
information along with regular program signals.
This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio
Data System) and display RDS information.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station on the FM band.
Use “Automatic tuning” (page 18), “Manual
tuning” (page 18), or “Preset tuning” (page 18)
or “Direct tuning” (page 19).
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
data services, the RDS indicator lights up and
the program station name appears in the display.
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to
is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the
signal strength is weak.
Displaying RDS information
While receiving an RDS station, press
DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, RDS
information on the display changes cyclically as
follows:
PS (Program Service name) or preset station
name
a)
t Frequency
b)
t PTY (Program
Type) indication
c)
t RT (Radio Text)
indication
d)
t CT (Current Time) indication
(in 24-hour system) t Sound field currently
applied t Volume level
a)
This information appears only when PS data is
received or the preset station is indexed.
b)
This information also appears for non-RDS FM
stations.
c)
Type of program being broadcast (see page 20).
d)
Text messages sent by the RDS station.
Notes
• If there is an emergency announcement by
government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the
display.
• If the message consists of 9 characters or more, the
message scrolls across the display.
• If a station does not provide a particular RDS service,
“NO XXXX” (such as “NO TEXT”) appears in the
display.
Description of program types
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
Program type
indication
Description
NEWS News programs
AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on
current news
INFO Programs offering information on
a wide spectrum of subjects,
including consumer affairs and
medical advice
SPORT Sports programs
EDUCATE Educational programs, such as
“how-to” and advice programs
DRAMA Radio plays and serials
CULTURE Programs about national or
regional culture, such as language
and social concerns
SCIENCE Programs about the natural
sciences and technology
VARIED Other types of programs such as
celebrity interviews, panel games,
and comedy
POP M Popular music programs
ROCK M Rock music programs
EASY M Easy listening
LIGHT M Instrumental, vocal, and choral
music
CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras,
chamber music, opera, etc.
OTHER M Music that does not fit into any of
the above categories, such as
Rhythm & Blues and Reggae
WEATHER Weather information
FINANCE Stock market reports and trading,
etc.
CHILDREN Programs for children
SOCIAL Programs about people and the
things that affect them
RELIGION Programs of religious content
PHONE IN Programs where members of the
public express their views via
phone or public forum
