Pioneer VSX-AX3-S User Manual
Using the Tuner
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Searching for RDS programs (European model only)
One of the most useful features of RDS is the ability to search for a particular kind of radio program. You can search
for any of the program types (listed on page 61).
for any of the program types (listed on page 61).
1 Tune into an FM station.
Refer to “Automatic and Manual Tuning” or “Direct
Access Tuning” on pages 56 and 57.
Access Tuning” on pages 56 and 57.
2 Use the BAND button to select the FM
band.
RDS is only broadcast on FM.
3 Press the CHARACTER/SEARCH
button.
SEARCH shows in the display.
4 Press the +/–buttons or use the
MULTI JOG dial to select the program
type you want to hear.
type you want to hear.
5 Press ENTER to search for the
program type.
The system starts searching through the station presets
for a match. When it finds one, the search stops and the
station plays for five seconds.
for a match. When it finds one, the search stops and the
station plays for five seconds.
6 If you want to keep listening to the
station, press ENTER within the 5
seconds.
seconds.
If you don’t press ENTER, searching resumes.
If NO PTY is displayed it means the tuner couldn’t find
that program type at the time of the search.
that program type at the time of the search.
Memo:
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RDS searches memorized stations only. If no stations
have been (see page 58 to do this), NO PTY is dis-
played.
have been (see page 58 to do this), NO PTY is dis-
played.
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FINISH means the search is complete.
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