Sony STR-DA2000ES - Manual (Page 28)

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28 GB
model name1[STR-DA2000ES]
[4-247-241-11(1)]
(Models of area code CEL 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.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station on the FM band
using direct tuning (page 26), automatic
tuning (page 25), or preset tuning
(page 27).
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the RDS indicator lights up and the
program service name appears in the display.
Note
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.
Displaying RDS information
While receiving an RDS station, press
DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, RDS
information on the display changes cyclically as
follows:
Top level
One of the followings, band, and preset number
is displayed:
• PS (Program Service name)
a)
• Present station name b)
• Frequency
Lower level
PTY (Program Type) indication
c)
t RT (Radio
Text) indication
d)
t CT (Time) indication (in
24-hour system level) t Sound field currectly
applied
a) This information also appears for non-RDS FM
stations.
b) Appears only when the preset station is indered.
c) Type of program being broadcast.
d) Text messages sent by the RDS station.
Notes
• 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 in the
display.
• When a station broadcasts radio text data, it is
displayed at the same rate at which it is sent from the
station. Any change in this rate is reflected in the
display rate of the data.
Description of program types
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
Program type
indication Description
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
M.o.R. Music Easy Listening
Light Classics M Instrumental, vocal, and choral
music
Serious Classics Performances of major orchestras,
chamber music, opera, etc.
Other Music Music that does not fit into any
categories above, such as Rhythm
& Blues and Reggae
Wether & Metr Weather information
Finance Stock market reports and trading,
etc.
Children’s Progs Programs for children