Pioneer SX-209RDS - Manual (Page 12)

What is RDS (Radio Data System)
In the RDS system, FM broadcast stations transmit such informa­
tion as station name and program type in addition to audio sig­
nals. This unit receives and displays the following three kinds of
data.
RT (Radio Text) data
A message transmitted from the broadcast station using a maxi­
mum of 64 characters.
PS (Program Service Name) data
This refers to the broadcast station name transmitted by an FM
broadcast station.
PTY (Program Type) data
During reception of an FM program, this data indicates the type
of program.
The following are the 15 PTY data titles transmitted.
News:
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Current affairs;
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Information:
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Sport:
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Short accounts of facts, events and
publicly expressed views, reportage
and actuality.
Topical program enlarging upon the
news. Presentation styles include
documentary, debate and analysis.
General information and advice, in­
cluding Meteorological Reports/Fore-
casts. Consumer affairs. Medical help,
etc.
Program concerned with any aspect
of Sport.
Education:
EON (Enhanced Other Network information)
(see page 15)
EON MODE
When this button is turned on and a memorized traffic informa­
tion or NEWS (PTY) station on the FM band broadcasts a pro­
gram, it will automatically turn on and interuptthe program that
was being listened to.
This feature can be activated during FM broadcast reception with
the EON indicator lit or during listening to other input function
than TUNER while the tuner's last memory is the FM reception.
TA (Traffic-Announcement identification)
This is an on/off switching signal to indicate whether an announce­
ment for motorists is on the air. The signal can be used to auto­
matically switch from a program carrying no traffic information
to one carrying a traffic announcement. Normal operating mode
will be restored after the announcement.
PI (Program Identification)
This information consists of a code enabling the tuner to distin­
guish between countries or areas in which the same program is
transmitted, and the identification of the program itself. The code
is not intended for direct display and is assigned to each indi­
vidual radio program to enable It to be distinguished from all
other programs.
PTY ALARM function
Function which switches to the urgent news broadcast of an FM
station when it is received (PTY data alarm signal). This function
switches even if you are listening to another function. This func­
tion is not turned on or off as it is turned on at any time if an FM
news broadcast is memoriezed. During this time, the TAPE 2
MONITOR and MUTING will automatically be off and.the DIS­
PLAY mode will be set to PTY.
This state will be maintained even after the PTY data ALARM sig­
nal has been canceled.
EON CONTROL
When EON is turned on and a function other than the tuner is set,
the function will switch to the FM station automatically when traffic
information or NEWS starts.
When the program ends, the original function will be set again.
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Drama:
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Culture:
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Science:
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Varied:
Pop:
M.O.R.:
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Rock:
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Light classics:
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Serious classics:
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Other music:
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Program intended primarily to edu­
cate, of which the formal element is
fundamental.
All radio plays and serials.
Aspects of National or Regional cul­
ture, including Religious affairs. Phi­
losophy, Social Science, Language,
Theater, etc.
Programs about the Natural Sciences
and Technology.
Mainly speech-based, light-entertain­
ment programs, such as Quizzes,
Panel Games, Personality interviews.
Comedy and Satire.
Commercial music of current popular
appeal, often featuring the current
record sales charts.
Contemporary modern music, usually
written and performed by young mu­
sicians.
(Middle of the Road Music) "Easy-lis­
tening" music, often vocal and usu­
ally of short duration (< 5 min.).
Classical Music for nonspecialist ap­
preciation. Examples are instrumen­
tal music and choral works.
Performances of major orchestral
works, symphonies, chamber music,
etc., including Grand Opera.
Musical styles other than above cat­
egories. For example. Jazz, R & B,
Folk, Country and Reggae.
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