Onkyo TX-SR603/603E Instruction Manual page 58

Basic Operations —Continued
Using RDS (European models only)
RDS only works with European models and only in
areas where RDS broadcasts are available.
I What is RDS?
RDS stands for Radio Data System and it's 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 59).
PTY (Program Type)
You can also search for radio stations by type (see
page 59).
TP (Traffic Program)
You can also search for TP radio stations (see page 59).
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.
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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 LIGHT M Classical music for general
classics rather than specialist appreci-
ation.
Serious CLASSICS Performances of major
classics orchestral works, sympho-
nies, chamber music, etc.
(including 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.