Onkyo TX-DS575x - Manual (Page 27)

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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 broadcasting stations now transmit RDS signals, which
provide additional information. RDS provides you with various
services so that, for example, you can choose a station broadcast-
ing your favorite categories of music or other information. (Refer
to the right column for details.)
PS: Program Service Name
When an RDS station broadcasting PS information is
selected, the station’s name is displayed instead of the fre-
quency.
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 dis-
played.
NOTE:
In some cases, the characters displayed on the TX-DS575X’s dis-
play may not be exactly the same as the ones broadcast by the radio
station. Unusual characters may appear on the display if the TX-
DS575X 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 whether 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 Speech-based programs not covered by the above categories (e.g., quizzes, panel games, comedy, etc.).
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 Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber music etc., including Grand Opera.
Other music Music styles not covered by the above categories, e.g. Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Folk, Country, Reggae.
Alarm When an RDS station is making an emergency broadcast, this ALARM will flash on the display.