Sony STR-DA5300ES Using the Radio Data System (RDS), (European model only), Receiving RDS broadcasts, Description of program types, etc, News, 85GB, Notes, Notes, Sport, Drama

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

(European model only)

This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. You can display RDS information.

Notes

•RDS is operable only for FM stations.

•Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same type of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area, check with your local radio stations for details.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

Simply select a station on the FM band using Automatic Tuning (page 82), Direct Tuning (page 83), or preset tuning (page 84).

When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, “RDS” lights up and the program service name appears on the display.

Notes

•RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.

•If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities, “Alarm-Alarm!” flashes in the display.

•If a station does not provide a particular RDS service, “No XX” (such as “No Clock Time”) appears on the display.

•When a station broadcasts radio text data, it is displayed at the same rate at which it is sent from the station. Any change in this rate is reflected in the display rate of the data.

•The RDS information is shown on the display of this receiver.

When a GUI system is used, the PS (Program Service name) and PTY (Program Type) are displayed on the TV screen.

Description of program types

Program type	Description
indication
News	News programs
Current Affairs	Topical programs that expand on
	current news
Information	Programs offering information on
	a wide spectrum of subjects,
	including consumer affairs and
	medical advice
Sport	Sports programs
Education	Educational programs, such as
	“how-to” and advice programs
Drama	Radio plays and serials
Cultures	Programs about national or
	regional culture, such as language
	and social concerns
Science	Programs about the natural
	sciences and technology
Varied Speech	Other types of programs such as
	celebrity interviews, panel
	games, and comedy
Pop Music	Popular music programs
Rock Music	Rock music programs
Easy Listening	Easy Listening

Light Classics M Instrumental, vocal, and choral musicSerious Classics Performances of major orchestras, chamber music, opera, etc.

Other Music	Music that does not fit into any
	categories above, such as Rhythm

&Blues and Reggae Weather & Metr Weather information

Finance	Stock market reports and trading,
	etc.
Children’s Progs Programs for children
Social Affairs	Programs about people and the
	things that affect them
Religion	Programs of religious content
Phone In	Programs where members of the
	public express their views by
	phone or in a public forum

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Operations Tuner

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