Pioneer AVH-P6400 Operation Manual - Page 22

Section 06 RDS Introduction of RDS operation 23 4 1 RDS (radio data system) is a system for providing information along with FM broadcasts. This inaudible information provides such features as program service name, program type, traffic announcement standby and automatic tuning, intended to aid radio listeners in finding and tuning in to a desired station. 1 AF indicator Shows when AF (alternative frequencies search) function is on. 2 TP indicator Shows when a TP station is tuned in. 3 Program service name Shows the type of broadcast program. • If the set NEWS is received, the N lights. 4 PTY information 1 Press A.MENU when TUNER source indications are displayed. 2 Select TUNER and press A.MENU. TUNER MENU indications are displayed as follows: BSM (best stations memory)-REG (regional)- LOCAL (local seek tuning)-PTY (program type selection)-TA (traffic announcement standby)-AF (alternative frequencies search)- NEWS (news program interruption)-P.CH MEMORY (preset channel memory) • Select BACK in the MENU display or press BACK to return to the previous display. Pressing WIDE on the head unit returns you to the previous display. • To return to the frequency display, press BAND/ESC. • If MW/LW band is selected, you can only select BSM, LOCAL or P.CH MEMORY. Notes • If you do not operate the function within about 30 seconds, the display is automatically returned to the frequency display. • RDS service may not be provided by all stations. • RDS functions like AF and TA are only active when your radio is tuned to a RDS station. 22 En