Using The Radio Data System (Rds); (Models Of Area Code Cel Only) - Sony STR-DA2000ES Operating Instructions (primary manual) Operating Instructions Manual

Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)

(Models of area code CEL 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.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station on the FM band
using direct tuning (page 26), automatic
tuning (page 25), or preset tuning
(page 27).
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the RDS indicator lights up and the
program service name appears in the display.
Note
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.
Displaying RDS information
While receiving an RDS station, press
DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, RDS
information on the display changes cyclically as
follows:
PS (Program Service name)
t PTY (Program TYpe) indication
(Radio Text) indication
indication (in 24-hour system) t Sound field
currently applied t Volume level
a)
This information also appears for non-RDS FM
stations.
b)
Type of program being broadcast.
c)
Text messages sent by the RDS station.
Notes
• If there is an emergency announcement by
government authorities, "ALARM" flashes in the
display.
• If a station does not provide a particular RDS service,
"NO XX" (such as "NO CT") appears in the display.
• When a station broadcasts radio text data, it is
displayed at the same rate at which it is sent from the
GB
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a) a)
t Frequency
b)
t RT
c)
t CT (Current Time)
station. Any change in this rate is reflected in the
display rate of the data.
Description of program types
Program type Description
indication
NEWS News programs
AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on
current news
INFO Programs offering information on
a wide spectrum of subjects,
including consumer affairs and
medical advice
SPORT Sports programs
EDUCATE Educational programs, such as
"how-to" and advice programs
DRAMA Radio plays and serials
CULTURE Programs about national or
regional culture, such as language
and social concerns
SCIENCE Programs about the natural
sciences and technology
VARIED Other types of programs such as
celebrity interviews, panel games,
and comedy
POP M Popular music programs
ROCK M Rock music programs
EASY M Easy Listening
LIGHT M Instrumental, vocal, and choral
music
CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras,
chamber music, opera, etc.
OTHER M Music that does not fit into any
categories above, such as Rhythm
& Blues and Reggae
WEATHER Weather information
FINANCE Stock market reports and trading,
etc.
CHILDREN Programs for children
SOCIAL 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
TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for
announcements that are located by
TP/TA.