Operation
RDS Operation
The AVR 3000 is equipped with RDS (Radio Data System), which brings a wide range of information to FM radio. Now in use in many countries, RDS is a system for transmitting station call signs or network information, a description of station program type, text messages about the station or specifics of a musical selection, and the correct time.
As more FM stations become equipped with RDS capabilities, the AVR 3000 will serve as an easy-
RDS Tuning
When an FM station is tuned in and it contains RDS data, the RDS Indicator AEwill illumi- nate and the AVR 3000 will automatically dis- play the station’s call sign or other program serv- ice in the Main Information Display Y.
RDS Display Options
The RDS system is capable of transmitting a wide variety of information in addition to the initial station call sign that appears when a sta- tion is first tuned. In normal RDS operation the display will indicate the station name, broadcast network or call letters. Pressing the RDS button @Penables you to cycle through the various data types in the following sequence:
•The station’s call letters (with some private stations other information too).
•The station’s frequency.
•The Program Type (PTY) as shown in the list below. The PTY Indicator ADwill illuminate when this data is being received.
•A “text” message (Radiotext, RT) containing special information from the broadcast station. Note that this message may scroll across the display to permit messages longer than the eight positions in the display. Depending on signal quality, it may take up to 30 seconds for the text message to appear; in that time, the word TEXTwill flash in the Information Display when RT is selected. The RT Indicator ABwill illuminate when text data is being received and ready to be displayed.
•The current time of day (CT). Note that it may take up to two minutes for the time to appear, in that time the word TIMEwill flash in the information display when CT is selected. The CT Indicator ACwill illuminate when time data is being received. Please note that the accuracy of the time data is dependent on the radio station, not the AVR 3000.
Some RDS stations may not include some of these additional features. If the data required for the selected mode is not being transmitted, the Main Information Display Ywill show a NO TYPE, NO TEXTor NO TIME message after the individual time out.
In any FM mode the RDS function requires a strong enough signal for proper operation. If you receive a partial message, or any of the RDS, PTY, CT or RT Indicators AE AD AC ABgoing on and off, try slowly adjusting the antenna or tune to another stronger RDS station.
Program Search (PTY)
An important feature of RDS is its capability of encoding broadcasts with Program Type (PTY) codes that indicate the type of material being broadcast. The following list shows the abbreviations used to indicate each PTY, along with an explanation of the PTY:
•(RDS ONLY)
•(TRAFFIC)
•NEWS: News
•AFFAIRS: Current Affairs
•INFO: Infomation
•SPORT: Sports
•EDUCATE: Educational
•DRAMA: Drama
•CULTURE: Culture
•SCIENCE: Science
•VARIED: Varied Speech Programs
•POPM: Popular Music
•ROCKM: Rock Music
•M.O.R.M.:
•LIGHTM: Classical Music
•CLASSICS: Serious Classical Music
•OTHERM: Other Music
•WEATHER: Weather Information
•FINANCE: Financial Programs
•CHILDREN: Children’s Programs
•SOCIAL A: Social Affairs Programs
•RELIGION: Religious Broadcasts
•PHONE IN:
•TRAVEL: Travel and Touring
•LEISURE: Leisure and Hobby
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