Operating instructions
CQ-C5355N
16
CQ-C5355N
17
English
Radio Data System (RDS) in FM Broadcasting
Useful functions such asAF, TA, PTY are available in the RDS (Radio Data System)-ready areas.
What is RDS?
Radio Data System (RDS) in FM Broadcasting
Alternative Frequency (AF) RDS Mode Display
Some FM stations are broadcasting added data
compatible with RDS. This radio set 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 service is not available, either.
The following functions are available when receiving
RDS stations.
AF (Alternative Frequency)
PTY (Programme Type)
Alternative Frequency (AF) Mode
Hold down [TA] (AF) for 2 sec. or more to select one of
the following AF modes.
AF ON:
AF, Best Station Research and PI seek function are
active.
AF OFF:
When the AF network of an RDS station is not required.
Preset Memory (AF ON Setting)
Preset Station Calling (Best Station Research)
AF self-tuning allows you to select a station with good
reception from the same network when the preset tuning
is activated.
For Poor Reception (PI Seek)
If reception becomes poor when tuning in a preset
station, press the same preset number button. The same
station with better reception will be searched for.
Press the same preset number button again to cancel.
Note: For PI Seek, cancel the TA mode fi rst, then
execute PI Seek.
Low level AF operating
sensitivity. (Default)
High level AF operating
sensitivity.
When the AF network
of an RDS station is not
required.
Display Change
The following functions are available when the AF mode
is active (
page 17).
• When receiving conditions become bad, a station with
better receiving conditions is automatically tuned in to.
• When executing APM, only RDS stations are selected.
• When calling up a preset station, a best receiving
station is selected automatically. (BSR Best Stations
Research)
Notes:
• The AF sensitivity can be adjusted. ( page 17)
• The AF available range can be adjusted. ( page 30)
TA (Traffi c Announcement)
The following functions are
available when the TA mode is
active. (
page 18)
• A TP (Traffi c programme)
station is automatically
searched for and received at
the instant of toggling the TA
mode on if you are receiving a
non-TP station.
• When executing station search or APM, only TP
stations are selected.
• Setting to TA on with the unit in another mode, it will
automatically switch to radio mode and output the
traffi c announcement when the traffi c announcement
begins. The traffi c announcement having fi nished, the
unit will return to the previous mode. (TA Standby
Mode)
The following functions are available when the PTY
mode is active. (
page 19)
• The PTY of receiving station appears.
• Programs can be searched for by PTY.
Note: PTY language can be selected. (
page 30)
Other Functions of RDS
CT (Clock Time)
The clock is automatically adjusted.
PS (Programme Service Name)
As well as the frequency, the name of the broadcast
station appears.
EON (Enhanced Other Network)
RDS information is updated constantly in response to
the current position.
EON-TA
Traffi c information from the current and other network
stations can be received.
Emergency Announcement Reception
Emergency announcement automatically appears on the
display when it is received.
Press [DISP].
PS (Programme Service
Name) (Default)
Frequency
Clock time
Display Off
Programme service name
Lights when AF is activated.
Lights when TA is activated.
Lights when PTY is activated.