JVC SP-THM45S Manuale Utente
Tuner operations
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RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with
their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their
station names, as well as information about what type of program
they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their
station names, as well as information about what type of program
they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
When tuned in to an FM station which provides the RDS service,
the RDS indicator lights up on the display window.
the RDS indicator lights up on the display window.
With the system, you can receive the following types of RDS
signals:
signals:
PS (Program Service):
Shows commonly known station names.
PTY (Program Type):
Shows types of broadcast programs.
RT (Radio Text):
Shows text messages the station sends.
Enhanced Other Network: See page 29.
NOTE
• RDS is not available for AM (MW) broadcasts.
• RDS may not operate correctly if the station tuned is not transmitting
• RDS may not operate correctly if the station tuned is not transmitting
RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.
IMPORTANT
Before using the remote control for the following
operation;
1 Set the remote control mode selector to
Before using the remote control for the following
operation;
1 Set the remote control mode selector to
AUDIO.
2 Press FM/AM.
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To show the RDS signals information
On the remote control:
Press RDS DISPLAY while listening to an
FM station.
FM station.
Each time you press the button, the indication on the display
window changes to show you the following information:
window changes to show you the following information:
] PS ] PTY ] RT ] Frequency (Normal indication) ]
(back to the beginning)
(back to the beginning)
PS (Program Service):
While searching, “PS” appears and then the station names will be
displayed. “NO PS” appears if no signal is sent.
PTY (Program Type):
While searching, “PTY” appears and then the type of the broadcast
program will be displayed. “NO PTY” appears if no signal is sent.
RT (Radio Text):
While searching, “RT” appears and then text messages the station
sends will be displayed. “NO RT” appears if no signal is sent.
Frequency:
Station frequency (non-RDS service).
While searching, “PS” appears and then the station names will be
displayed. “NO PS” appears if no signal is sent.
PTY (Program Type):
While searching, “PTY” appears and then the type of the broadcast
program will be displayed. “NO PTY” appears if no signal is sent.
RT (Radio Text):
While searching, “RT” appears and then text messages the station
sends will be displayed. “NO RT” appears if no signal is sent.
Frequency:
Station frequency (non-RDS service).
About characters shown on the display window
When PS, PTY, or RT signals appear on the display window, some
special characters and marks may not be displayed correctly.
When PS, PTY, or RT signals appear on the display window, some
special characters and marks may not be displayed correctly.
NOTE
• If searching finishes at once, “PS”, “PTY”, and “RT” will not appear
on the display window.
Using the RDS (Radio
Data System) when
receiving FM stations
Data System) when
receiving FM stations
RDS indicator
Remote control
mode selector
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