Using The Radio Data System (Rds); (European Model Only) - Sony STR-DA5300ES Operating Instructions Manual

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
music
Serious 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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