Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian models)
RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of transmitting data in
FM radio signals.
RDS works only in areas where RDS broadcasts are available.
In some cases, the text information appeared on the display is not
identical to the content transmitted by the RDS station. Furthermore,
unexpected characters may be displayed when the unit receives
unsupported characters. However, this is not a malfunction.
If the signal from an RDS station is weak, data may be displayed
intermittently or not at all.
PS (Program Service): Tuning into a radio station transmitting Program
Service information displays the radio station name. Pressing DISPLAY
displays the frequency for 3 seconds.
RT (Radio Text): Tuning into a radio station transmitting Radio Text
information displays text on the display of the unit.
PTY (Program Type): Allows you to search for RDS stations by program
type.
TP (Traffic Program): Allows you to search for radio stations transmitting
traffic information.
Displaying Radio Text (RT)
1. Press RT/PTY/TP on the unit once.
RT (Radio Text) is displayed scrolling across the unit's display. "No
Text Data" is displayed when the radio station is not transmitting text
information.
Searching by Type (PTY)
1. Press RT/PTY/TP on the unit twice.
The current program type appears on the display.
