System Fidelity RS-250 - Manual (Page 13)

RDS and FM/AM
1. As the tuner can receive both normal FM radio and AM, it features a function that can switch
between the two reception types. To switch between FM and AM, you must either press the FM/
AM button on the front panel or the FM or AM buttons on the remote control.
2. The tuner features information possibilities on FM called RDS (Radio Data System). RDS is a
method for the transmission of additional information from local Radio Stations. It can only
operated in FM mode. For example, name of the station broadcasting, name of the program or
the type of program will be shown on the multi-function display.
To activate this information, press “RDS” on remote control, there are functions for PS, PTY, WAIT
CT and RT.
PS (Program Service Name)
Press “RDS” on remote control until “PS” appears. The current station name will be shown.
Note: “NO PS” will be shown if the signal from local radio station is not strong enough or no such
service is available at the chosen station.
PTY (Program Type)
Press “RDS” on remote control until “PTY” appears. The current name type of the program will be
shown.
Note: “NO PTY” will be shown if the signal from local radio station is not strong enough or no such
service is available at the chosen station.
CT (Clock - Time)
Press “RDS” on remote control, then “WAITING CT” will appear. The current time from Radio Station
will be shown, e.g. 15:30
Notes: Time will be only transmitted from local radio station once a minute, so you need to wait
for less than 1 minute to show the result. “NO CT” will be shown if the signal from local radio
station is not strong enough or no such service is available at the chosen station.
RT (Radio text)
Press “RDS” on remote control until “RT” appears. Some Text messages will be shown.
Note: “NO RT” will be shown if the signal from local radio station is not strong enough or no such
service is available at the chosen station.
PTY SEARCH (Program Type Search)
1.Press the “PTY SEARCH “ on remote control, “PTY SELECT” will flash on the display.
2.Press TUNING + /- to choose the program type, for example, NEWS, SPORT, …etc.
3.Press “PTY SEARCH” again once you choose the program type.
4.When the type of program tuned in, it will stop searching, otherwise, “NO FOUND” will appear.
Tuning
Automatic tuning
When the unit is turned on for the first time, all settings will be default settings. The settings can be
changed according to your preference. When the unit is turned off the next time, these settings will
naturally be saved as the new default settings. This also applies if you unplug the unit.
When the unit has been turned on, channels must be saved. This is done by means of the
autotune function.
1. To use the autotune function through the front panel controls, press the AUTOTUNE button. All
available channels on the current tuner band will be saved.
2. You can also press the AUTOTUNE button on the remote control.
Note: Weak stations may also be stored in memory, so manual memory presetting may be needed
in order to have better receiving.