RDS
The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service which
allows stations to send additional information along with the
regular radio programme signal.
RDS works on the FM waveband in Europe only.
1
Tune in an FM RDS station (see steps
1
to
3
of page
16).
The Programme Service name (station’s name) appears on the
display.
2
Press the RDS button.
Each time the RDS button is pressed, the RDS mode is
changed as follows:
PS (Programme Service name)
When you select PS, the frequency will be displayed for 3
seconds, and then PS (station’s name) will be displayed. If
there is no PS data, “NO PS” will be displayed.
PTY (Programme Type)
When you select PTY, the programme type will be displayed.
If there is no PTY data, “NO PTY” will be displayed.
RT (Radio Text)
When you select RT, the news of stations composed of up
to 64 symbols will be displayed. If there is no RT data, “NO
RT” will be displayed.
RDS (PTY Search)
FM/AM
PTY
A station can be searched by this function.
1
Select FM by pressing the FM/AM button.
2
Press the PTY button.
“PTY SEL” blinks on the display.
3
Within 10 seconds, select the desired PTY programme
using the SKIP buttons.
You can select from 29 kinds.
4
Press the PTY button.
Searching will start.
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When the programme that you have selected is found,
searching will stop and the programme type will be displayed.
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If the same program type is not found during PTY Search, it
will stop at the beginning frequency.
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If you want to stop searching, press the PTY button.
PTY (Programme Type)
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AFFAIRS
INFO
SPORT
EDUCATE
DRAMA
CULTURE
SCIENCE
VARIED
POP
ROCK
EW
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educational and cultural information.
programs on natural science and technology
sports related programs.
all kinds of radio concert and serial drama.
a
program on commercial, practical and popular songs, and
brief announcements, events, public opinion, reports,
daily information or reference such as weather forecast,
popular programs such as quiz, entertainment, private
practical modern music generally composed and played by
all
actual situations.
other than news, documents, discussion, analysis and so
on.
consumer guide, medical assistance and so on.
events, philosophy, social science, language, theatre, and
so on.
interview, comedy, satire and so on.
sale volume of discs, etc.
young musicians.
kind of suggestion including practical announcements
aspects of national or local culture including religious
M O R M
LIGHT
CLASSICS
OTHER M
WEATHER
FINANCE
CHILDREN
SOCIAL A
RELIGION
PHONE IN
TRAVEL
LEISURE
JAZZ
COUNTRY
NATIONAL
OLDIES
FOLK M
DOCUMENT: documentaries
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country music
children’s programs
national music
weather reports, forecast
financial reports, commerce, trading
program in which the public expresses its view by phone.
programs concerning recreational activities
social affairs
religious programs
other music styles(Rhythm & Blues, Reggae, etc.)
music from the so-called golden of popular music
classical music, instrumental music, chorus, and light music
travel reports
jazz music
orchestra including great operas, symphony, chamber
popular music usually lasting for less than 5 minutes.
folk music
favored by non-professionals.
music and so on.
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