Panasonic cq-d1703n User Manual

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Some FM stations are broadcasting added data compatible with RDS. This unit offers convenient functions using such data.
RDS service availability varies with areas. Please understand if RDS service is not available in your area, the following serv-
ice is not available, either. This chapter explains the summary and operation regarding RDS.
The following functions are available when receiving RDS stations.

The name of the station is displayed.

When reception is poor, an RDS station broadcasting the
same programme is tuned in automatically.

Some RDS FM stations periodically provide a traffic
announcement.
Stations which broadcast the traffic announcement are
called Traffic Programme (TP).

Radio announcements on traffic conditions.

When receiving an RDS station, the CT service automatical-
ly adjusts the time.
“NO CT” is displayed in areas where CT service is not avail-
able. (

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Page 11 for Clock Setting)

RDS FM stations provide a programme type identification
signal.
Example: news, rock, classical music, etc. (

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Page 19)

Each programme has its own number. This may be used to
search for another frequency on which the same pro-
gramme is broadcast.

Each region has its own number. This may be used to
identify the region where the station you are now listening
to is located.