176General instructionsGeneral instructionsRDS SYSTEMThis car radio is capable of receiving RDS signals(RDS = Radio Data System) on the VHF bands.RDS is a technique that enables the transmission ofinaudible additional information in the VHFbroadcasting range. This means that the broadcast-er sends information to be analysed by the auto ra-dio.DAS seek quality levelAt the level DAS seek quality, all receivableand identifiable RDS programmes are stored in alist sorted by quality. The dynamic auto-store,search and scan search functions make use of thislist.DAS seek name levelAt the level DAS seek name all receivable andidentifiable RDS programmes are stored in a listsorted alphabetically by name. The dynamic auto-store, search and scan search functions make use ofthis list.RDS Stations levelAt the level Stations RDS only identified RDSstations can be stored. The unit constantly switchesto the best receivable transmission frequency forthe station.During search for Stations RDS the unit willstop only at identifiable stations.Stations Fix LevelAt the level Stations fix frequencies can beassigned to the station buttons. There is no RDSevaluation. The search for Stations fix isequivalent to manual FM tuning (Page 160).PTY (Programme Type)Specific types of programme s, such as e.g. sports,pop music, classical music etc., can be selected us-ing the PTY function.The PTY is transmitted by the RDS station, pro-vided this function is installed at the broadcaster.The selected transmitter programme type can bedisplayed or a search for a specific PTY transmit-ter can be performed.Examples of Programme Types:News NewsPop M Pop musicCurr Aff Politics and current eventsRock M Rock musicService Service programmesScience ScienceEduc EducationL class Light classical musicDra+Lit Radio plays and literatureS class Serious classical musicCulture Culture, Religion, SocietyL music Musical entertainmentEntert. HumorSport SportsWeather Weather reportsBusiness Business/ financial informationKids Children’s programmingSoc Aff Social reportsReligion Religious reportsPhone-in InterviewsTravel Travel reportsLeisure Leisure reportsJazz Jazz musicCountry Country musicOldies OldiesFolklore Folk musicFeature DocumentariesNo PTY No PTY