RDS OPERATION
Radio Data System (RDS) transmits station call signs or network information,
station program type, text messages about the station or specifics of a
musical selection and the time.
Not every FM station incorporates RDS in its broadcast signal. In most areas
you will find from one to several RDS-enabled stations, but it is by no means
impossible that your favorite stations will not be broadcasting RDS data.
RDS MODE OPTIONS
When an RDS-enabled FM broadcast is tuned, a “RDS” icon will illuminate in
the C 717’s VFD.
Toggle SR 9’s [RDS/INFO] button to show the following:
program Service
“Program Service” will blink for about 3 seconds and then the program
service name or a station’s name will be displayed. “P S” which stands for
“Program Service” will be displayed in the upper left side of the VFD. If there
is no program service data, the frequency will be displayed.
rdS program tYpe
Program Type (PTY) allows users to find similar programming by genre. It will
take 3 seconds for the Program Type to appear. In the meantime, the word “RDS
PROGRAM TYPE” will flash in the display. When available, the Program Type is
then displayed. “PTY” which stands for “Program Type” will be displayed in the
upper left side of the VFD. Please find the section below about “PROGRAM TYPE
(PTY)” for more information about RDS Program Type.
rdS radio text
A Radio Text message containing special information from the RDS station
will scroll through the VFD. It will take 3 seconds for the text message
to appear. In the meantime, the word “RDS RADIO TEXT” will flash in the
display. When available, the Radio Text is then displayed. “R T” which stands
for “Radio Text” will be displayed in the upper left side of the VFD. If no Radio
Text is available, the display will show the Program Service.
rdS clock time
The current time of the day will be displayed as transmitted by the station.
It will take 3-5 seconds for the time to appear. In the meantime, the word
“RDS CLOCK TIME” will flash in the display. When available, the time is
then displayed. Note that the accuracy of the time message is set by the
radio station, not by the C 717. “C T” which stands for “Clock Time” will be
displayed in the upper left side of the VFD. If there is no time data supplied,
“00:00” will be displayed”.
PROGRAM TYPE (PTY)
A major benefit of RDS is its ability to encode broadcasts with Program Type
(PTY) codes that indicate the type of material being broadcast.
1
Toggle the [SOURCE] button to select FM band.
2
Press SR 9’s [RDS/INFO] button until “RDS PROGRAM TYPE” is shown
in the VFD. Immediately, press SR 9’s [MODE] button to select “RDS
PROGRAM TYPE” option.
3
Use SR 9’s [PRESET
] to select through the various program types.
4
Once you have found the program type you would like to listen, press
SR 9’s [START] button to start the PTY search (the Program Type and
“SEARCH >“ will interchangeably blink in the VFD).
5
When a compatible station is tuned, the search will stop. The C 717 is
now tuned to the station with the corresponding PTY information.
NOTE
To abort PTY search, press SR 9’s [START] button.
The following is a list of available Program Type selections.
News
News.
Current Affairs
Current Affairs.
Information
Information. References such as consumer guides, medical
assistance and so on.
Sport
Sport.
Education
Educational and cultural information.
Drama
Drama.
Cultures
National and local culture including religious events,
philosophy, theater and so on.
Science
Programs on natural science and technology.
Varied Speech
Popular programs such as quiz, entertainment, comedy, satire
and so on.
Pop Music
Program on commercial, practical and popular songs
Rock Music
Practical modern music generally composed and played by
young musicians.
Easy Listening
Easy listening music.
Light Classics M
Classical Music, instrumental music, chorus and light music.
Serious Classics
Orchestra including great operas, symphony, chamber music
and so on.
Other Music
Other music styles (rhythm and blues, reggae, etc.)
Weather & Metr
Weather reports, forecast.
Finance
Financial reports, commerce, trading.
Children’s Progs
Children’s Programs
Social Affairs
Social Affairs
Religion
Religious programs
Phone In
Program in which public expresses its view by phone.
Travel & Touring
Travel reports
Leisure & Hobby
Programs concerning recreational activity.
Jazz Music
Jazz Music
Country Music
Country Music
National Music
National Music
Oldies Music
Music from the so-called golden years of popular music.
Folk Music
Folk Music
Documentary
Documentaries
Alarm Test
Alarm test
Alarm-Alarm!
A program notifying an emergency or a natural disaster.
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