Yamaha CRX-M5 Owner's Manual - Page 21

English GettPinlagyiSntgarCteDds RECEIVING RDS STATIONS (U.K. and Europe models only) What is RDS? RDS (Radio Data System) is a data transmission system gradually being introduced by FM stations in many countries. Stations using this system transmit an inaudible stream of data in addition to the normal radio signal. RDS data contains various information, such as Program Identification (PI), Program Service name (PS), Program Type (PTY), Traffic Program (TP), Radio Text (RT), Clock Time (CT), etc. The unit is compatible with the RDS system for PS, PTY, TP, RT, and CT. Note • RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak. • Some FM stations do not offer RDS service. Of those that do, not all provide the same types of services. Check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area. To search the station with RDS data 1 Press FM/AM so that "FM" appears in the display. 2 Press RDS. 3 Within 5 seconds (during flashing "RDS" in the display), press / (for higher frequency) or ? (for lower frequency). The unit starts searching. 4 The unit stops searching when the unit find the station with RDS data, and Program Service Name appears and RDS lights up in the display. RDS PS (Program Service name) mode If the unit cannot find the station with RDS data, the unit stops searching and "NO PROG" appears in the display. Receiving RDS data POWER CT / TIMER CLOCK SET RDS PTY RT TIME REP EDIT TUNING FM/AM ST/MONO DISC 1 2 3 MEMORY PRESET PGM / TUNER CD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 REC/ REC/ PAUSE MUTE CD SYNC / +10 TAPE MD INPUT SLEEP MUTE VOLUME -+ CT RDS RT PTY PTY (Program Type) mode The type of program on the station being received is displayed. In this mode, you can locate a station which is broadcasting your selected program type. For details, see page 17. 1 Search the desired FM station with PS data (see "To search the station with RDS data" on this page). 2 Press RDS repeatedly so that "RDS" and "PTY" flash in the display. RDS PTY PTY (Program Type) after 5 seconds RDS If the station does not have PTY data, the Program Service name appears in the display. E-15