CD-CH1500H/CD-CH1500W
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (CD-CH1500H Only)
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 DISP MODE button is pressed, the display will switch as follows:
gramme such as sports or music, etc.
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 remote control 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 98.00 MHzNO CT
Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes, TP (Traffic Programme) andSOCIALProgrammes about people and things that influence them individually or in
TA (Traffic Announcement).
You can search for and receive the following PTY, TP and TA signals.groups. Includes: sociology, history, geography, psychology and society.
NEWSShort accounts of facts, events and publicly expressed views, reportage RELIGIONAny aspect of beliefs and faiths, involving a God or Gods, the nature of ex-
istence and ethics.
and actuality.
PHONE INInvolving members of the public expressing their views either by phone or
AFFAIRSTopical programme expanding or enlarging upon the news, generally in
different presentation style or concept, including debate, or analysis.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 destina-
tions, package tours and travel ideas and opportunities. Not for use for an-
SPORTProgramme concerned with any aspect of sport.nouncements about problems, delays, or roadworks affecting immediate
travel where TP/TA should be used.
EDUCATEProgramme intended primarily to educate, of which the formal element is
fundamental.LEISUREProgrammes concerned with recreational activities in which the listener
might participate. Examples include, Gardening, Fishing, Antique collect-
DRAMAAll radio plays and serials.ing, Cooking, Food & Wine, etc.
CULTUREProgrammes concerned with any aspect of national or regional culture, in-JAZZPolyphonic, syncopated music characterised by improvisation.
cluding language, theatre, etc.
COUNTRYSongs which originate from, or continue the musical tradition of the Amer-
SCIENCEProgrammes about the natural sciences and technology.ican Southern States. Characterised by a straightforward melody and nar-
rative story line.
VARIEDUsed for mainly speech-based programmes usually of light-entertainment
nature, not covered by other categories. Examples include: quizzes, panel NATION MCurrent Popular Music of the Nation or Region in that country's language,
games, personality interviews.as opposed to International 'Pop' which is usually US or UK inspired and
in English.
POP MCommercial music, which would generally be considered to be of current
popular appeal, often featuring in current or recent record sales charts.OLDIESMusic from the so-called "golden age" of popular music.
ROCK MContemporary modern music, usually written and performed by young mu-FOLK MMusic which has its roots in the musical culture of a particular nation, usu-
sicians.ally 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-
posed to Pop, Rock or Classical, or one of the specialised music styles, DOCUMENTProgramme concerned with factual matters, presented in an investigative
Jazz, Folk or Country. Music in this category is often but not always, vocal, style.
and usually of short duration.
TESTBroadcast when testing emergency broadcast equipment or receivers.
LIGHT MClassical music for general, rather than specialist appreciation. Examples
of music in this category are instrumental music, and vocal or choral ALARM !Emergency announcement made under exceptional circumstances to give
works.warning of events causing danger of a general nature.
CLASSICSPerformances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber music, NONENo programme type (receive only).
etc., and including Grand Opera.
TPBroadcasts which carry traffic announcements.
OTHER MMusical styles not fitting into any of the other categories. Particularly used
TATraffic announcements are currently on air.
for specialist music of which Rhythm & Blues and Reggae are examples.
WEATHERWeather reports and forecasts and meteorological information.
Note:
FINANCEStock Market reports, commerce, trading, etc.
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 entertainment instead of "TA".
and interest, rather than where the objective is to educate.
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