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Listening to the Radio
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Using RDS (European Model Only)
RDS only works with European models in areas where
RDS broadcasts are available. When tuned to an RDS
station, the RDS indicator appears.
RDS broadcasts are available. When tuned to an RDS
station, the RDS indicator appears.
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What is RDS?
RDS stands for
Radio Data System
and is a method of
transmitting data in FM radio signals. It was developed
by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is avail-
able in most European countries. Many FM stations use
it these days. In addition to displaying text information,
RDS can also help you find radio stations by type (e.g.,
news, sport, rock, etc.).
The AV receiver supports four types of RDS informa-
tion:
by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is avail-
able in most European countries. Many FM stations use
it these days. In addition to displaying text information,
RDS can also help you find radio stations by type (e.g.,
news, sport, rock, etc.).
The AV receiver supports four types of RDS informa-
tion:
PS (Program Service)
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting PS
information, the station’s name will be displayed. Press-
ing the [DISPLAY] button will display the frequency for
3 seconds.
information, the station’s name will be displayed. Press-
ing the [DISPLAY] button will display the frequency for
3 seconds.
RT (Radio Text)
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text
information, the text will be shown on the display (see
page 51).
information, the text will be shown on the display (see
page 51).
PTY (Program Type)
This allows you to search RDS radio stations by type
(see page 51).
(see page 51).
TP (Traffic Program)
This allows you to search for RDS radio stations that
broadcast traffic information (see page 51).
broadcast traffic information (see page 51).
Notes:
• In some cases, the text characters displayed on the AV
receiver may not be identical to those broadcast by the
radio station. Also, unexpected characters may be dis-
played when unsupported characters are received.
This is not a malfunction.
radio station. Also, unexpected characters may be dis-
played when unsupported characters are received.
This is not a malfunction.
• If the signal from an RDS station is weak, RDS data
may be displayed intermittently or not at all.
RDS Program Types (PTY)
RDS indicator
Type
Display
Description
None
NONE
No program type.
News
reports
reports
NEWS
Reports on current events and
happenings.
happenings.
Current
affairs
affairs
AFFAIRS
Topical reporting of current
affairs, often with a wider
range of topics than news
reports.
affairs, often with a wider
range of topics than news
reports.
Information INFO
General information such as
weather forecasts, consumer
affairs, medical help, etc.
weather forecasts, consumer
affairs, medical help, etc.
Sport
SPORT
Live sports action, sports
news, and interviews.
news, and interviews.
Education
EDUCATE Formal educational programs.
Drama
DRAMA
Radio plays and serials.
Culture
CULTURE Cultural programs (including
religious affairs).
Science and
technology
technology
SCIENCE Programs about the natural
sciences and technology.
Varied
VARIED
Talk programs not covered by
the above categories (e.g.,
quizzes, panel games, and
comedy).
the above categories (e.g.,
quizzes, panel games, and
comedy).
Pop music
POP M
Popular commercial music,
usually from past or present
sales charts (e.g., Top 40).
usually from past or present
sales charts (e.g., Top 40).
Rock music ROCK M
Popular music with an alterna-
tive appeal, often not appear-
ing on sales charts.
tive appeal, often not appear-
ing on sales charts.
Middle of
the road
music
the road
music
M.O.R.M
Easy listening music (as
opposed to Pop, Rock, or
Classical).
opposed to Pop, Rock, or
Classical).
Light clas-
sics
sics
LIGHT M
Classical music for general
rather than specialist appreci-
ation.
rather than specialist appreci-
ation.
Serious
classics
classics
CLASSICS Performances of major
orchestral works, sympho-
nies, chamber music, etc.
(including the Grand Opera).
nies, chamber music, etc.
(including the Grand Opera).
Other music OTHER M Music styles not covered by
the above categories (e.g.,
Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Folk,
Country, and Reggae).
Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Folk,
Country, and Reggae).
Alarm
ALARM
When an RDS station is mak-
ing an emergency broadcast,
ALARM will flash on the dis-
play.
ing an emergency broadcast,
ALARM will flash on the dis-
play.
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