Onkyo HT-S580 Instruction Manual page 40

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.
■ 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 41).
PTY (Program Type)
You can also search for radio stations by type (see
page 41).
TP (Traffic Program)
You can also search for TP radio stations (see page 41).
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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RDS indicator
Program Types Used in Europe (PTY)
Type Display
None NONE
News NEWS
reports
Current AFFAIRS
affairs
Information INFO
Sport SPORT
Education EDUCATE Formal educational programs.
Drama DRAMA
Culture CULTURE Cultural programs (including
Science and SCIENCE Programs about the natural
technology
Varied VARIED
Pop music POP M
Rock music ROCK M
Middle of M.O.R.M
the road
music
Light clas- LIGHT M
sics
Serious CLASSICS Performances of major
classics
Other music OTHER M Music styles not covered by
Alarm ALARM
Description
No program type.
Reports on current events and
happenings.
Topical reporting of current
affairs, often with a wider
range of topics than news
reports.
General information such as
weather forecasts, consumer
affairs, medical help, etc.
Live sports action, sports
news, and interviews.
Radio plays and serials.
religious affairs).
sciences and technology.
Speech-based programs not
covered by the above catego-
ries (e.g., quizzes, panel
games, and comedy).
Popular commercial music,
usually from past or present
sales charts (e.g., Top 40).
Popular music with an alterna-
tive appeal, often not appear-
ing on sales charts.
Easy listening music (as
opposed to Pop, Rock, or
Classical).
Classical music for general
rather than specialist appreci-
ation.
orchestral works, sympho-
nies, chamber music, etc.
(including the Grand Opera).
the above categories (e.g.,
Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Folk,
Country, and Reggae).
When an RDS station is mak-
ing an emergency broadcast,
ALARM will flash on the dis-
play.