Using the radio data system (rds), European model only), What is the radio data system – Aiwa AWP-ZP5 User Manual
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Tips
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
antennas, or connect a commercially available
external antenna.
• When using a personal computer and listening to the
radio, connecting a commercially available external
antenna is recommended.
• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press
FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO” appears.
There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will
improve.
• Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO”
appears in step 3 above, then press TUNING + or –.
The frequency indication changes and scanning stops
when the system tunes in a station (Automatic
Tuning).
What is the Radio Data
System?
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows radio stations to send
additional information along with the regular
program signal. RDS is available only on FM
stations.*
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned
in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the
signal is weak.
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they
provide the same types of services. If you are not
familiar with the RDS system, check with your local
radio stations for details on RDS services in your
area.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station from the FM band.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the station name appears in the display.
To check the RDS information
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Station name
1)
t Preset number
2)
and
frequency
t Clock display
1)
If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the
station name may not appear in the display.
2)
Preset number is displayed only if you preset radio
stations.
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
(European model only)