Onkyo S5100 instruction manual Using RDS European models only, RDS Program Types PTY, What is RDS?

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Listening to the Radio—Continued

Using RDS (European models only)

RDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. When tuned to an RDS station, the RDS indi- cator appears.

RDS indicator

What is RDS?

RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of transmitting data in FM radio signals. It was developed by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is avail- able in most European countries. RDS is approved by the National Radio Systems Committee (NRSC) and is available in North America.

Many FM stations use it these days. In addition to dis- playing text information, RDS can also help you find radio stations by type (e.g., news, sport, rock, etc.). The AV receiver supports four types of RDS informa- tion:

PS (Program Service)

When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting PS information, the station’s name will be displayed. Press- ing the [DISPLAY] button will display the frequency for 3 seconds.

RT (Radio Text)

When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text information, the text will be shown on the display (see page 64).

PTY (Program Type)

This allows you to search RDS radio stations by type (see page 64).

TP (Traffic Program)

This allows you to search for RDS radio stations that broadcast traffic information (see page 64).

Notes:

In some cases, the characters displayed on the AV receiver may not be identical to those broadcast by the radio station. Also, unexpected characters may be dis- played when unsupported characters are received. This is not a malfunction.

If the signal from an RDS station is weak, RDS data may be displayed intermittently or not at all.

RDS Program Types (PTY)

Type

Display

 

 

None

None

 

 

News reports

News

 

 

Current affairs

Affairs

 

 

Information

Info

 

 

Sport

Sport

 

 

Education

Educate

 

 

Drama

Drama

 

 

Culture

Culture

 

 

Science and technology

Science

 

 

Varied

Varied

 

 

Pop music

Pop M

 

 

Rock music

Rock M

 

 

Middle of the road music

Easy M

 

 

Light classics

Light M

 

 

Serious classics

Classics

 

 

Other music

Other M

 

 

Weather

Weather

 

 

Finance

Finance

 

 

Children’s programmes

Children

 

 

Social affairs

Social

 

 

Religion

Religion

 

 

Phone in

Phone In

 

 

Travel

Travel

 

 

Leisure

Leisure

 

 

Jazz music

Jazz

 

 

Country music

Country

 

 

National music

Nation M

 

 

Oldies music

Oldies

 

 

Folk music

Folk M

 

 

Documentary

Document

 

 

Alarm test

TEST

 

 

Alarm

Alarm!

 

 

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Contents HT-S5100 Avis Important Safety InstructionsPrecautions PowerFCC Information for User Using Close to a TV or Computer Speaker PrecautionsPrecautions PlacementPackage Contents Package Contents Indicator Output Center speakerSubwoofer Features AV Receiver HT-R560Dock DS-A1L Features Contents Contents Front Panel Getting to Know the AV ReceiverDisplay Getting to Know the AV ReceiverRear Panel Subwoofer PRE OUT Front Rear STANDBY/ON indicatorSpeaker Package Subwoofer SKW-560SKF-560F SKM-560S/SKB-560 SKC-560C Speaker PackageKeyhole slots Speaker terminalsControlling the AV Receiver Remote ControllerControlling a Dock DS-A1L Remote ControllerUsing the Remote Controller Installing the BatteriesEnjoying Home Theater Connecting Your SpeakersConnecting Your Speakers Speaker Connection PrecautionsSpeaker Configuration Speaker Set B Connecting Speaker Set aConnecting Speaker Set B Speaker Set aSurround speaker/ Surround back speaker SKM-560S/SKB-560 Using the Floor Pads for SubwooferWall Mounting Front speaker SKF-560FAttach the FM antenna, as shown American Model Connecting AntennasConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Connecting the Indoor FM AntennaUsing a TV/FM Antenna Splitter Connecting AntennasConnecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting an Outdoor AM AntennaAV Connection Color Coding Connecting Your ComponentsAbout AV Connections Optical Digital JacksVideo Connection Formats Connecting Your ComponentsConnecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver Which Connections Should I Use?Hint Connecting a TV or ProjectorVideo Connection Audio ConnectionDVD player Connecting a DVD playerDigital Component Video Hooking Up the Multichannel InputVCR or DVR Connecting a VCR or DVR for PlaybackMake the audio connection a Connecting a VCR or DVR for RecordingCBL/SAT in S HT-R560 Pass-thru Connecting Components with HdmiAbout Hdmi About Copyright ProtectionDVD player Step Audio SignalsMaking Hdmi Connections TipCamcorder, game console, etc Connecting a Camcorder, Game Console, or Other DeviceConnecting the Supplied DS-A1L Dock Make the video connection a Make the audio connection aPhono preamp StepCD player CD or turntableCoaxial CBL/SAT Optical Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT RecorderRemote Control Connecting Onkyo ComponentsConnecting the Power Cord Auto Power On/StandbyUp and Running in a Few Easy Steps Do the automatic speaker setup-this is essentialTurning On the AV Receiver Turning On and StandbyMeasurement Positions First Time SetupAutomatic Speaker Setup Audyssey 2EQ Using Audyssey 2EQChanging the Speaker Settings Manually First Time SetupError Messages To Retry the Automatic Speaker SetupUsing a Powered Subwoofer Hdmi Input SetupComponent Video Input Setup Changing the Input Display Digital Input SetupBasic AV Receiver Operation Select a listening mode and enjoySee Using the Listening Modes on Playing Your AV ComponentsMuting the AV Receiver Setting the Display BrightnessUsing the Sleep Timer Common FunctionsInterpreting Surround Channel Information 7Using HeadphonesCommon Functions Displaying Source InformationSeconds Specifying the Digital Signal FormatPress and hold the AV receiver’s Digital Input button for aboutAM Frequency Step Setup on some models Listening to the RadioButtons to select 0.Hardware Tuning into AM/FM Radio Stations Listening to the RadioListening to AM/FM Stations Band Frequency Tuning into Stations by FrequencyDisplaying AM/FM Radio Information Tuner DisplayPresetting AM/FM Stations Selecting PresetsDeleting Presets Positioning the Antenna Setting Up the SiriusConnect Home TunerWhat is Sirius Satellite Radio? Listening to Sirius Satellite RadioSigning Up for Sirius Satellite Radio Setting the Satellite Radio ModeListening to Sirius Satellite Radio Selecting Sirius Satellite RadioChannel Search Mode Category Search ModeSelecting Sirius Satellite Radio Channels Direct Tuning Displaying Sirius Satellite Radio Information Presetting Sirius ChannelsPositioning the SiriusConnect Home Tuner Parental Lock Changing the PIN Number Using RDS European models only What is RDS?RDS Program Types PTY Displaying Radio Text RT Listening to Traffic News TPFinding Stations by Type PTY Putting Your iPod in the Dock DS-A1L Dock for the iPodAbout the DS-A1L Dock Compatible iPod modelsOperating Notes Using Your iPod’s Alarm ClockCharging Your iPod’s Battery DS-A1L Dock for the iPodSelecting on the AV Receiver Using the Listening ModesSelecting with the Remote Controller Selecting the Listening ModesUsing the Listening Modes Listening Modes Available for Each Source FormatAnalog and PCM Sources MOVIE/T Dolby Digital SourcesDTS DTS SourcesDTS About the Listening ModesOnkyo Original DSP Modes Recording Recording the Input SourceRecording from Different AV Sources PLIIx/Neo6 Settings Adjusting the Listening ModesUsing the Audio Adjust Settings Multiplex/Mono SettingsUsing the Audio Settings Adjusting the Listening ModesMusic Optimizer Late Night FunctionCinemaFILTER Audyssey Dynamic EQSpeaker Setup Advanced SetupLeft and Right Buttons to Select 2ch or 1ch Advanced SetupCrossover Frequency Use the Down Button toSpeaker Distance Double BassRepeat so that the level Turn up the volume so that youCan hear the test tone suffi CientlyThen use the Left and Right Equalizer SettingsThen press Enter Use the Left and Right Buttons to select Press the Down button,Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes Entering Remote Control CodesControlling Other Components Controlling Other Components Resetting the Remote ControllerRemote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via Resetting the Remote Mode ButtonsControlling a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder Prev CH button Controlling a VCR, or PVRCLR button Guide buttonSEARCH, REPEAT, RANDOM, and Play Mode buttons Controlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable ReceiverPress the appropriate Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder, or MD Player Search buttonDisc +/- button Reverse Play button Controlling a Cassette RecorderPrevious and Next / buttons Rewind and Fast Forward / buttonsTV VOL Press TV Remote Mode button firstControlling a TV ON/STANDBY, TV buttonsTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Can’t record Remote controller doesn’t workSound changes when I connect my head- phones Can’t control other componentsTuner Section SpecificationsAmplifier Section Video Section1ch Home Theater Speaker Package SpecificationsMemo Onkyo China Limited Onkyo U.S.A. CorporationOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo Europe UK Office

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