CD-BA250H/CD-BA2600H
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
RDS is a broadcasting service which a growing number of FM stations provide.Information provided by RDS
These FM stations send additional signals along with their regular programme
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.
"RT" (Radio Text) will appear whilst the unit receives the Radio text data.
Station name (PS)Frequency
"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, reportageRELIGIONAny aspect of beliefs and faiths, involving a God or Gods, the nature
and actuality.
of existence and ethics.
AFFAIRSTopical programme expanding or enlarging upon the news, generally in
PHONE INInvolving members of the public expressing their views either by
different presentation style or concept, including debate, or analysis.
phone or at a public forum.
INFOProgrammes whose purpose is to impart advice in the widest sense.TRAVELFeatures and programmes concerned with travel to near and far des-
SPORTProgramme concerned with any aspect of sport.
tinations, package tours and travel ideas and opportunities. Not for
EDUCATEProgramme intended primarily to educate, of which the formal ele-use for announcements about problems, delays, or roadworks affect-
ment is fundamental.ing immediate travel where TP/TA should be used.
DRAMAAll radio plays and serials.LEISUREProgrammes concerned with recreational activities in which the listen-
er might participate. Examples include, Gardening, Fishing, Antique
CULTUREProgrammes concerned with any aspect of national or regional cul-
ture, including language, theatre, etc.collecting, Cooking, Food & Wine, etc.
SCIENCEProgrammes about the natural sciences and technology.JAZZPolyphonic, syncopated music characterised by improvisation.
VARIEDUsed for mainly speech-based programmes usually of light-entertain-COUNTRYSongs which originate from, or continue the musical tradition of the
American Southern States. Characterised by a straightforward melo-
ment nature, not covered by other categories. Examples include:
quizzes, panel games, personality interviews.dy and narrative story line.
POP MCommercial music, which would generally be considered to be of cur-NATION MCurrent Popular Music of the Nation or Region in that country's lan-
rent popular appeal, often featuring in current or recent record sales guage, as opposed to International 'Pop' which is usually US or UK
charts.inspired and in English.
ROCK MContemporary modern music, usually written and performed byOLDIESMusic from the so-called "golden age" of popular music.
young musicians.FOLK MMusic which has its roots in the musical culture of a particular nation,
EASY MCurrent contemporary music considered to be "easy-listening", as op-usually played on acoustic instruments. The narrative or story may be
posed to Pop, Rock or Classical, or one of the specialised musicbased on historical events or people.
styles, Jazz, Folk or Country. Music in this category is often but notDOCU-Programme concerned with factual matters, presented in an investi-
always, vocal, and usually of short duration.MENTgative style.
LIGHT MClassical music for general, rather than specialist appreciation. Ex-TESTBroadcast when testing emergency broadcast equipment or receiv-
amples of music in this category are instrumental music, and vocal orers.
choral works.ALARM !Emergency announcement made under exceptional circumstances to
CLASSICSPerformances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber mu-give warning of events causing danger of a general nature.
sic, etc., and including Grand Opera.
NONENo programme type (receive only).
OTHER MMusical styles not fitting into any of the other categories. Particularly
TPBroadcasts which carry traffic announcements.
used for specialist music of which Rhythm & Blues and Reggae are
examples.TATraffic announcements are being broadcast.
WEATHERWeather reports and forecasts and meteorological information.
FINANCEStock Market reports, commerce, trading, etc.Note:
When you select a programme in the EON stand-by mode, the unit will display "TI"
CHILDRENFor programmes targeted at a young audience, primarily for entertain-
instead of "TA".ment and interest, rather than where the objective is to educate.
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