Pioneer X-HM10-S: Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

RDS is a broadcasting service which a growing

If you have already stored some stations in memory, the

number of FM stations provide. These FM stations

number of new stations you can store will be less.

send additional signals along with their regular

programme signals. They send their station names,

and information about the type of programme such as

sport, music, etc.

When tuned to an RDS station, “RDS” and the station

name will be displayed.

“TP” (Traffic Programme) will appear on the display when

the received broadcast carries traffic information, and “TA”

(Traffic Announcement) will appear whilst a traffic

information is on air.

“PTYI” (Dynamic PTY Indicator) will appear whilst the

Dynamic PTY station is received.

You can control the RDS by using the buttons on the

remote control only.

n Information provided by RDS

Each time the RDS DISPLAY button is pressed, the

display will switch as follows:

To stop the ASPM operation before it is complete:

Press the RDS ASPM button whilst it is scanning for

stations.

The stations which are already stored in memory will be

kept there.

Notes:

l If the same station is broadcasting on different

frequencies, the strongest frequency will be stored in

memory.

l Any station which has the same frequency as the one

stored in memory will not be stored.

l If 40 stations have already been stored in memory, the

scan will be aborted. If you want to redo the ASPM

operation, erase the preset memory.

l If no station have been stored in memory, “END” will

appear for about 4 seconds.

l If the RDS signals are very weak, station names may

not be stored in memory.

l The same station name can be stored in different

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channels.

l In a certain area or during certain time periods, the

station names may temporarily be different.

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When tuning in to a station other than an RDS station or

to an RDS station which sends weak signal, the display

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If any of the following events occur, it does not mean

will change in the following order:

that the unit is faulty:

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l “PS”, “No PS” and a station name appear alternately,

and the unit does not operate properly.

l If a particular station is not broadcasting properly or a

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station is conducting tests, the RDS reception function

may not work properly.

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l When you receive an RDS station whose signal is too

weak, information like the station name may not be

n Using the Auto Station Programme

displayed.

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Memory (ASPM)

l “No PS”, “No PTY” or “No RT” will flash for about 5

seconds, and then the frequency will be displayed.

Whilst in the ASPM operation mode, the tuner will

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automatically search for new RDS stations. Up to 40

stations can be stored.

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1 Press the TUNER button on the remote control or

INPUT button repeatedly on the main unit to select

TUNER function.

2 Press and hold down the RDS ASPM button on the

remote control.

1 After “ASPM” has flashed for about 4 seconds,

scanning will start (87.50 - 108.00 MHz).

2 When an RDS station is found, “RDS” will appear

for a short time and the station will be stored in

memory.

3 After scanning, the number of stations stored in

memory will be displayed for 4 seconds, and then

“END” will appear for 4 seconds.

n Notes for RDS operation