Panasonic CQ-C3303N Operating Instructions Manual

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12 CQ-C3503N/C3303N11ENGLISHRadio Data System (RDS)RDS BasicsSome 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.Programme Service Name (PS)DisplayThe name of the station is displayed.Alternative Frequency (AF)When reception is poor, an RDS station broadcasting thesame programme is tuned in automatically.Traffic Programme (TP)Some RDS FM stations periodically provide a trafficannouncement.Stations which broadcast the traffic announcement arecalled Traffic Programme (TP).Traffic Announcement (TA)Radio announcements on traffic conditions.Clock Time (CT) ServiceWhen 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. (a Page 9 for Clock Setting)Programme Type (PTY) DisplayRDS FM stations provide a programme type identificationsignal.Example: news, rock, classical music, etc. (a Page 15)Programme Identification (PI)Each programme has its own number. This may be used tosearch for another frequency on which the same pro-gramme is broadcast.Region (REG)Each region has its own number. This may be used toidentify the region where the station you are now listeningto is located.