Onkyo TX-DS656 - Manual (Page 36)

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Receiving RDS broadcasts
(European models only)
RDS reception is available only on the European model, and only in
areas where RDS broadcasts are available.
What is RDS?
Many FM radio stations now transmit RDS signals which give additional
information. RDS provides you with various services so that, for
example, you can choose a station broadcasting your favorite categories
of music or other information. (Refer to the right column for information
details.)
PS: Program Service Name
When an RDS station broadcasting PS information is selected,
the station's name is displayed instead of the frequency.
PTY: Program Type
When an RDS station broadcasting PTY information is
selected, the station type (classification) is displayed.
TP: Traffic Program
When an RDS station broadcasting TP information is selected,
the traffic information is displayed.
RT: Radio Text
When an RDS station broadcasting RT information is selected,
the information received from the station is displayed.
NOTE:
In some cases, the characters displayed on the TX-DS656's display may
not be exactly the same as the ones broadcast by the radio station.
Unusual characters may appear on the display if the TX-DS656 receives
characters that cannot be displayed correctly. This is not a malfunction.
PTY Classifications in Europe
None No program type
News reports Reports on current events and happenings
Current affairs Topical reporting of current affairs, often with a wider range of topics than news reports
Information General information such as weather forecasts, consumer affairs, medical help etc.
Sport Live sports action, sports news, and interviews
Education Formal educational programs
Drama Radio plays and serials
Culture Cultural programs (including religious affairs)
Science and technology Programs about the natural sciences and technology
Varied
Pop music Popular commercial music, usually from past or present sales charts (e.g., Top 40)
Rock music Popular music with an alternative appeal, often not appearing on sales charts.
Middle of the road music Easy listening music (as opposed to Pop, Rock or Classical)
Light classics Classical music for general rather than specialist appreciation
Serious classics
Other music
Alarm
Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber music etc., including
Grand Opera
Speech-based programs not covered by the above categories (e.g., quizzes,
panel games, comedy, etc.)
Music styles not covered by the above categories, e.g. Jazz (Rhythm & Blues, Folk,
Country, Reggae)
When an RDS station is making an emergency broadcast, this PTY classification
flashes on the display