Onkyo TX SR703 Owner Manual - Page 50

5943@&OCPPL 1BHF  'SJEBZ "VHVTU Listening to the Radio-Continued Using RDS (European Model Only) RDS only works with European models in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. When tuned to an RDS station, the RDS indicator appears. RDS indicator ■ What is RDS? RDS stands for Radio Data System and is 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 stations 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 AV receiver supports four types of RDS information: PS (Program Service) When tuned to an RDS station that's broadcasting PS information, the station's name will be displayed. Pressing the [DISPLAY] button will display the frequency for 3 seconds. RT (Radio Text) When tuned to an RDS station that's broadcasting text information, the text will be shown on the display (see page 51). PTY (Program Type) This allows you to search RDS radio stations by type (see page 51). TP (Traffic Program) This allows you to search for RDS radio stations that broadcast traffic information (see page 51). 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. RDS Program Types (PTY) 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 SCIENCE Programs about the natural technology sciences and technology. Varied VARIED Talk 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 and Blues, Folk, Country, and Reggae). Alarm ALARM When an RDS station is making an emergency broadcast, ALARM will flash on the display. 50