Using Rds (Australian Models) - Integra DTR-50.1 Instruction Manual

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Using RDS (Australian models)

RDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are
available.
When tuned into an RDS station, the RDS indicator
appears.
■ 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 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 78).
PTY (Program Type)
This allows you to search for RDS radio stations by type
(see page 78).
TP (Traffic Program)
This allows you to search for RDS radio stations that
broadcast traffic information (see page 78).
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.
RDS indicator
RDS Program Types (PTY)
Type
None
News reports
Current affairs
Information
Sport
Education
Drama
Culture
Science and technology
Varied
Pop music
Rock music
Middle of the road music
Light classics
Serious classics
Other music
Weather
Finance
Children's programmes
Social affairs
Religion
Phone in
Travel
Leisure
Jazz music
Country music
National music
Oldies music
Folk music
Documentary
Alarm test
Alarm
Display
None
News
Affairs
Info
Sport
Educate
Drama
Culture
Science
Varied
Pop M
Rock M
Easy M
Light M
Classics
Other M
Weather
Finance
Children
Social
Religion
Phone In
Travel
Leisure
Jazz
Country
Nation M
Oldies
Folk M
Document
TEST
Alarm!
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