Onkyo TX-SR503E Using RDS European models only, Program Types Used in Europe PTY, What is RDS?

Using the Tuner—Continued

Using RDS (European models only)

RDS only works with European models and only in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. When tuned into an RDS station, the RDS indicator 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. Many FM stations use it these days. In addition to displaying 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 appears. When you press the [DISPLAY] button, the frequency is displayed for three seconds.

RT (Radio Text)

When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting RT text information, that information is shown on the dis- play (see page 39).

PTY (Program Type)

You can also search for radio stations by type (see page 39).

TP (Traffic Program)

You can also search for TP radio stations (see page 39).

Notes:

•In some cases, the text 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.

Program Types Used in Europe (PTY)

Type	Display	Description
None	NONE	No program type.
News	NEWS	Reports on current events and
reports		happenings.
Current	AFFAIRS	Topical reporting of current
affairs		affairs, often with a wider
		range of topics than news
		reports.
Information	INFO	General information such as
		weather forecasts, consumer
		affairs, medical help, etc.
Sport	SPORT	Live sports action, sports
		news, and interviews.
Education	EDUCATE	Formal educational programs.
Drama	DRAMA	Radio plays and serials.
Culture	CULTURE	Cultural programs (including
		religious affairs).
Science and	SCIENCE	Programs about the natural
technology		sciences and technology.
Varied	VARIED	Speech-based programs not
		covered by the above catego-
		ries (e.g., quizzes, panel
		games, and comedy).
Pop music	POP M	Popular commercial music,
		usually from past or present
		sales charts (e.g., Top 40).
Rock music	ROCK M	Popular music with an alterna-
		tive appeal, often not appear-
		ing on sales charts.
Middle of	M.O.R.M	Easy listening music (as
the road		opposed to Pop, Rock, or
music		Classical).
Light clas-	LIGHT M	Classical music for general
sics		rather than specialist appreci-
		ation.
Serious	CLASSICS	Performances of major
classics		orchestral works, sympho-
		nies, chamber music, etc.
		(including the Grand Opera).
Other music	OTHER M	Music styles not covered by
		the above categories (e.g.,
		Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Folk,
		Country, and Reggae).
Alarm	ALARM	When an RDS station is mak-
		ing an emergency broadcast,
		ALARM will flash on the dis-
		play.

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