ONKYO TX-DS777 Manual Do Utilizador
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Receiving RDS broadcasts
(European models only)
RDS reception is available only on the European model, and only in
areas where RDS broadcasts are available.
areas where RDS broadcasts are available.
What is RDS?
FM broadcasting stations now transmit RDS signals, which provide
additional information. RDS provides you with various services so
that, for example, you can choose a station broadcasting your favor-
ite categories of music or other information. (Refer to the right col-
umn for details.)
additional information. RDS provides you with various services so
that, for example, you can choose a station broadcasting your favor-
ite categories of music or other information. (Refer to the right col-
umn for details.)
PS:
Program Service Name
When an RDS station broadcasting PS information is se-
lected, the station’s name is displayed instead of the fre-
quency.
When an RDS station broadcasting PS information is se-
lected, the station’s name is displayed instead of the fre-
quency.
PTY: Program Type
When an RDS station broadcasting PTY information is se-
lected, the station type (classification) is displayed.
lected, the station type (classification) is displayed.
TP:
Traffic Program
When an RDS station broadcasting TP information is se-
lected, the traffic information is displayed.
When an RDS station broadcasting TP information is se-
lected, the traffic information is displayed.
RT:
Radio Text
When an RDS station broadcasting RT information is se-
lected, the information received from the station is dis-
played.
When an RDS station broadcasting RT information is se-
lected, the information received from the station is dis-
played.
Notes:
In some cases, the characters displayed on the TX-DS777/676’s dis-
play may not be exactly the same as the ones broadcast by the radio
station. Unusual characters may appear on the display if the TX-
DS777/676 receives characters that cannot be displayed correctly.
This is not a malfunction.
In some cases, the characters displayed on the TX-DS777/676’s dis-
play may not be exactly the same as the ones broadcast by the radio
station. Unusual characters may appear on the display if the TX-
DS777/676 receives characters that cannot be displayed correctly.
This is not a malfunction.
PTY Classifications in Europe
None
No program type.
News reports
Reports on current events and happenings.
Current affairs
Topical reporting of current affairs, often with a wider range of topics than news reports.
Information
General information such as whether forecasts, consumer affairs, medical help, etc.
Sport
Live sports action, sports news, and interviews.
Education
Formal educational programs.
Drama
Radio plays and serials.
Culture
Cultural programs (including religious affairs).
Science and technology
Programs about the natural sciences and technology.
Varied
Speech-based programs not covered by the above categories (e.g., quizzes, panel games, comedy, etc.).
Pop music
Popular commercial music, usually from past or present sales charts (e.g., Top 40).
Rock music
Popular music with an alternative appeal, often not appearing on sales charts.
Middle of the road music
Easy listening music (as opposed to Pop, Rock or Classical).
Light classics
Classical music for general rather than specialist appreciation.
Serious classics
Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber music etc., including Grand Opera.
Other music
Music styles not covered by the above categories, e.g. Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Folk, Country, Reggae.
Alarm
When an RDS station is making an emergency broadcast, this ALARM will flash on the display.