CD-DVD500H
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 ofEach time the DISP MODE button is pressed, the display will switch as follows:
programme such as sports or music, etc.
When tuned to an RDS station, ORDS� and the station name will be displayed.
OTP� (Traffic Programme) will appear on the display when the received broadcast car-
ries traffic information, and OTA� (Traffic Announcement) will appear whilst a traffic in-
formation is on air.
OEON� will appear whilst the EON (Enhanced Other Networks information) data is broad-
cast.
Station name (PS)Frequency
OPTYI� (Dynamic PTY Indicator) will appear whilst the Dynamic PTY station is received.
ORT� (Radio Text) will appear whilst the unit receives the Radio text data.
Programme type (PTY)
Radio text (RT)
(8 languages)
Programme type (PTY)
(English fixed)
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 PTY
FM 98.80 MHzNO RT
Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes, TP (Traffic Programme) and
SOCIALProgrammes about people and things that influence them individually
TA (Traffic Announcement).
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, reportageRELIGION Any aspect of beliefs and faiths, involving a God or Gods, the nature of
and actuality.existence and ethics.
AFFAIRSTopical programme expanding or enlarging upon the news, generallyPHONE IN Involving members of the public expressing their views either by phone
in different presentation style or concept, including debate, or analy-or at a public forum.
sis.
TRAVELFeatures and programmes concerned with travel to near and far desti-
INFOProgrammes whose purpose is to impart advice in the widest sense. nations, package tours and travel ideas and opportunities. Not for use
SPORTProgramme concerned with any aspect of sport.for announcements about problems, delays, or roadworks affecting im-
EDUCATEProgramme intended primarily to educate, of which the formal elementmediate travel where TP/TA should be used.
is fundamental.LEISUREProgrammes concerned with recreational activities in which the listener
DRAMAAll radio plays and serials.might participate. Examples include, Gardening, Fishing, Antique col-
lecting, Cooking, Food & Wine, etc.
CULTUREProgrammes concerned with any aspect of national or regional culture,
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 melody
VARIEDUsed for mainly speech-based programmes usually of light-entertain-
and narrative story line.
ment nature, not covered by other categories. Examples include:
quizzes, panel games, personality interviews.NATION M Current Popular Music of the Nation or Region in that countryOs lan-
guage, as opposed to International �PopO which is usually US or UK in-
POP MCommercial music, which would generally be considered to be of cur-
spired and in English.
rent popular appeal, often featuring in current or recent record sales
charts.OLDIESMusic from the so-called Ogolden age� of popular music.
ROCK MContemporary modern music, usually written and performed by youngFOLK MMusic which has its roots in the musical culture of a particular nation,
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 Oeasy- listening�, as op-
posed to Pop, Rock or Classical, or one of the specialised music styles,DOCU-Programme concerned with factual matters, presented in an investiga-
Jazz, Folk or Country. Music in this category is often but not always,MENTtive style.
vocal, and usually of short duration.TESTBroadcast when testing emergency broadcast equipment or receivers.
LIGHT MClassical music for general, rather than specialist appreciation. ExamplesALARM !Emergency announcement made under exceptional circumstances to
of music in this category are instrumental music, and vocal or choralgive warning of events causing danger of a general nature.
works.NONENo programme type (receive only).
CLASSICS Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber music,TPBroadcasts which carry traffic announcements.
etc., and including Grand Opera.
TATraffic announcements are being broadcast.
OTHER MMusical styles not fitting into any of the other categories. Particularly
used for specialist music of which Rhythm & Blues and Reggae are
examples.Note:
WEATHERWeather reports and forecasts and meteorological information.When you select a programme in the EON stand-by mode, the unit will display OTI�
instead of OTA�.
FINANCEStock Market reports, commerce, trading, etc.
CHILDREN For programmes targeted at a young audience, primarily for entertain-
ment and interest, rather than where the objective is to educate.
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