CD-BA3100H
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
RDS is a broadcasting service which a growing number of FM stations provide.
These FM stations send additional signals along with their regular programmeInformation provided by RDS
signals. They send their station names, and information about the type of pro-Each time the DISPLAY MODE button is pressed, the display will switch as fol-
gramme such as sports or music, etc.lows:
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 car-
ries traffic information, and "TA" (Traffic Announcement) will appear whilst a traffic
information is on air.
"EON" will appear whilst the EON (Enhanced Other Networks information) data is
broadcast.
"PTYI" (Dynamic PTY Indicator) will appear whilst the Dynamic PTY station is
received.
Station name (PS)Frequency
"RT" (Radio Text) will appear whilst the unit receives the Radio text data.
"CT" (Clock Time) will appear whilst the unit receives the RDS CT data.
You can control the RDS by using the buttons on the main unit only.
Programme type (PTY)RDS clock time
(8 Languages)
Date (for 3 seconds)
Programme type (PTY)Clock-time and date (CT)
(English fixed)
Radio text (RT)
When you are tuning in to a station other than an RDS station or to an RDS station
which sends weak signal, the display will change in the following order:
NO PSNO PTYNO RT
FM 98.80 MHzNO CT
Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes, TP (Traffic Programme) and
TA (Traffic Announcement).SOCIALProgrammes about people and things that influence them individually
or in groups. Includes: sociology, history, geography, psychology and
You can search for and receive the following PTY, TP and TA signals.
society.
NEWSShort accounts of facts, events and publicly expressed views, report-RELIGIONAny aspect of beliefs and faiths, involving a God or Gods, the nature
age and actuality.of existence and ethics.
AFFAIRSTopical programme expanding or enlarging upon the news, generallyPHONE INInvolving members of the public expressing their views either by
in different presentation style or concept, including debate, or analy-phone or at a public forum.
sis.
TRAVELFeatures and programmes concerned with travel to near and far des-
INFOProgrammes whose purpose is to impart advice in the widest sense.
tinations, package tours and travel ideas and opportunities. Not for
SPORTProgramme concerned with any aspect of sport.use for announcements about problems, delays, or roadworks affect-
EDUCATEProgramme intended primarily to educate, of which the formal ele-ing immediate travel where TP/TA should be used.
ment is fundamental.LEISUREProgrammes concerned with recreational activities in which the listen-
DRAMAAll radio plays and serials.er might participate. Examples include, Gardening, Fishing, Antique
collecting, Cooking, Food & Wine, etc.
CULTUREProgrammes concerned with any aspect of national or regional cul-
ture, including language, theatre, etc.JAZZPolyphonic, syncopated music characterised by improvisation.
SCIENCEProgrammes about the natural sciences and technology.COUNTRYSongs which originate from, or continue the musical tradition of the
American Southern States. Characterised by a straightforward melo-
VARIEDUsed for mainly speech-based programmes usually of light-entertain-
ment nature, not covered by other categories. Examples include: dy and narrative story line.
NATION MCurrent Popular Music of the Nation or Region in that country's lan-
quizzes, panel games, personality interviews.
guage, as opposed to International 'Pop' which is usually US or UK
POP MCommercial music, which would generally be considered to be of cur-inspired and in English.
rent popular appeal, often featuring in current or recent record sales
OLDIESMusic from the so-called "golden age" of popular music.
charts.
ROCK MContemporary modern music, usually written and performed byFOLK MMusic which has its roots in the musical culture of a particular nation,
young musicians. usually played on acoustic instruments. The narrative or story may be
based on historical events or people.
EASY MCurrent contemporary music considered to be "easy-listening", as op-
DOCU-Programme concerned with factual matters, presented in an investi-
posed to Pop, Rock or Classical, or one of the specialised music
styles, Jazz, Folk or Country. Music in this category is often but notMENTgative style.
always, vocal, and usually of short duration. TESTBroadcast when testing emergency broadcast equipment or receiv-
LIGHT MClassical music for general, rather than specialist appreciation. Ex-ers.
amples of music in this category are instrumental music, and vocal orALARM !Emergency announcement made under exceptional circumstances to
choral works.give warning of events causing danger of a general nature.
CLASSICSPerformances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber mu-NONENo programme type (receive only).
sic, etc., and including Grand Opera.TPBroadcasts which carry traffic announcements.
OTHER MMusical styles not fitting into any of the other categories. Particularly TATraffic announcements are being broadcast.
used for specialist music of which Rhythm & Blues and Reggae are
examples.
WEATHERWeather reports and forecasts and meteorological information.Note:
When you select a programme in the EON stand-by mode, the unit will display "TI"
instead of "TA".FINANCEStock Market reports, commerce, trading, etc.
CHILDRENFor programmes targeted at a young audience, primarily for entertain-
ment and interest, rather than where the objective is to educate.
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