Clarion nax983hd User Manual

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5. Traffic Information
The system can receive RDS-TMC information, and can display these information on traffic conditions, 
congestion forecasts, and weather forecasts, etc. on the screen and on the map. 
The RDS-TMC (Radio Data System-Traffic Message Channel) provides various information useful for 
driving using FM radio transmission. By using RDS-TMC, you can obtain or confirm event information 
on congestions, road works, and suspension of traffic, etc. around the route and the vehicle position. 
When information is received from the RDS-TMC, the latest receiving time is displayed in the upper part 
of [TMC] key on the Map screen. 
Note:
• You can set the system to calculate routes that avoid the traffic incidents and congestions, etc. by using 
received RDS-TMC information. 
• For the symbols used for the TMC, see “Symbols used for TMC traffic information” (P. 19).
Displaying the Traffic Information
RDS TMC menu screen
1. Touch the [TMC] key on the map.
The RDS-TMC menu screen is displayed.
Note:
• When the TMC provider name is included in the received data, the [TMC] key on the map contains the TMC 
provider name.
2. Touch the desired item, and confirm the information.
Note:
• By touching the [TMC Traffic Info Settings] key, you can change the settings for the TMC information 
indicators and the TMC provider. 
 “Setting TMC traffic information” (P. 43)