Specifications

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01GB05iDAX001_R_QG.fm
ALPINE iDA-X001-EU_QG 68-08564Z75-A (EN)
RDS
Setting RDS Reception Mode and
Receiving RDS Stations
The RDS (Radio Data System) is a radio information system using the 57
kHz subcarrier of regular FM broadcast. The RDS allows you to receive
a variety of information such as traffic information, station names, and to
automatically re-tune to a stronger transmitter that is broadcasting the
same programme.
1 Press FUNC./SETUP to activate the Function mode.
2 Press ENT to select the AF (Alternative Frequency) mode.
3 Turn the Center Jog Dial to select On, and press ENT.
4 Press FUNC./SETUP to activate the RDS mode.
Receiving Traffic Information
Press and hold BAND/TA for at least 2 seconds to turn on the
“TA” indicator.
When a traffic information station is tuned in, the “TP” indicator lights up.
Traffic information is heard only when it is being broadcast.
If traffic information is not being broadcast, the unit is set in the standby
mode. When a traffic information broadcast begins, the unit
automatically receives it and the TRF Info screen is displayed.
When the traffic information broadcast is over, the unit will automatically
set in the standby mode.
PTY (Programme Type) Tuning
1 Press FUNC./SETUP to activate the Function mode.
2 Turn the Center Jog Dial to select PTY, and press ENT,
while the unit is in Radio (FM receiving) mode.
The PTY Select screen is displayed.
3 Turn the Center Jog Dial to choose the desired programme
type.
4 Press ENT after selecting the programme type to start
searching for a station in the selected programme type.
The chosen programme type display blinks during searching and
lights when a station is found.
If no PTY station is found, “No PTY” will be displayed for 10
seconds.
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