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Turning On and Listening to AM and FM Radio—Continued
RDS only works with European and U.K. models and
only in areas where RDS broadcasts are available.
■ What is RDS?
RDS stands for Radio Data System and it’s a method of
transmitting data in FM radio signals. It was developed
by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is
available in most European countries. Many FM sta-
tions use it these days. In addition to displaying text
information, RDS can also help you find radio stations
by type (e.g., news, sport, rock, etc.).
The T-4555 supports the following types of RDS data:
PS (Program Service)
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting PS
information, the station’s name will be displayed. Press-
ing the [DISPLAY] button will display the current fre-
quency for 3 seconds.
RT (Radio Text)
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting RT
text information, the text will be shown on the display
(see page 18).
PTY (Program Type)
With PTY, you can search for radio stations by type (see
page 18).
TP (Traffic Program)
With TP, you can listen to traffic information (see
page 18).
Notes:
• In some cases, the text characters displayed on the AV
receiver may not be identical to those broadcast by
the radio station. Also, unexpected characters may be
displayed when unsupported characters are received.
This is not a malfunction.
• If the signal from an RDS station is weak, RDS data
may be displayed intermittently or not at all.
Program Types Used in Europe (PTY)
Using RDS
Type Display Description
None NONE No program type.
News
reports
NEWS Reports on current events and
happenings.
Current
affairs
AFFAIRS Topical reporting of current
affairs, often with a wider
range of topics than news
reports.
Information INFO General information such as
weather forecasts, consumer
affairs, medical help, etc.
Sport SPORT Live sports action, sports
news, and interviews.
Education EDUCATE Formal educational programs.
Drama DRAMA Radio plays and serials.
Culture CULTURE Cultural programs (including
religious affairs).
Science
and
technology
SCIENCE Programs about the natural
sciences and technology.
Varied VARIED Speech-based programs not
covered by the above
categories (e.g., quizzes,
panel games, and comedy).
Pop music POP M Popular commercial music,
usually from past or present
sales charts (e.g., Top 40).
Rock music ROCK M Popular music with an
alternative appeal, often not
appearing on sales charts.
Middle of
the road
music
M.O.R.M Easy listening music (as
opposed to Pop, Rock, or
Classical).
Light
classics
LIGHT M Classical music for general
rather than specialist
appreciation.
Serious
classics
CLASSICS Performances of major
orchestral works, symphonies,
chamber music, etc. (including
the Grand Opera).
Other music OTHER M Music styles not covered by
the above categories (e.g.,
Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Folk,
Country, and Reggae).
Alarm ALARM When an RDS station is
making an emergency
broadcast, ALARM will flash
on the display.