Sony STR DA5500ES Operating Instructions - Page 70

Receiving RDS broadcasts (European model only) This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. You can display RDS information. Select a station on the FM band you want to listen to using Auto Tuning (page 68) or Direct Tuning. When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the Program Service Name and Program Type are displayed on the TV screen. Program type Description indication News News programs Current Affairs Topical programs that expand on current news Information Programs offering information on a wide spectrum of subjects, including consumer affairs and medical advice Sport Sports programs Education Educational programs, such as "how-to" and advice programs Drama Radio plays and serials Cultures Programs about national or regional culture, such as language and social concerns Science Programs about the natural sciences and technology Varied Speech Other types of programs such as celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy Pop Music Popular music programs Rock Music Rock music programs Easy Listening Easy Listening Light Classics M Instrumental, vocal, and choral music Serious Classics Performances of major orchestras, chamber music, opera, etc. Program type Description indication Other Music Music that does not fit into any categories above, such as Rhythm & Blues and Reggae Weather & Metr Weather information Finance Stock market reports and trading, etc. Children's Progs Programs for children Social Affairs Programs about people and the things that affect them Religion Programs of religious content Phone In Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum Travel & Touring Programs about travel. Not for announcements that are located by TP/TA. Leisure & Hobby Programs on recreational activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc. Jazz Music Jazz programs Country Music Country music programs National Music Programs featuring the popular music of the country or region Oldies Music Programs featuring oldies music Folk Music Folk music programs Documentary Investigative features None Any programs not defined above Notes • RDS is operable only for FM stations. • Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same type of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area, check with your local radio stations for details. • RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak. • If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities, "Alarm-Alarm!" flashes in the display. • If a station does not provide a particular RDS service, "No XX" (such as "No Clock Time") appears on the display. 70GB