CD-DVD500 (serv.man7). Operations - Sharp Audio Service Manual (repair manual). Page 2

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RDS is a broadcasting service which a growing number of FM stations provide.
These FM stations send additional signals along with their regular programme
signals. They send their station names, and information about the type of
programme such as sports or music, etc.
When tuned to an RDS station, “RDS” and the station name will be displayed.
“TP” (Traffic Programme) will appear on the display when the received broadcast car-
ries traffic information, and “TA” (Traffic Announcement) will appear whilst a traffic in-
formation is on air.
“EON” will appear whilst the EON (Enhanced Other Networks information) data is broad-
cast.
“PTYI” (Dynamic PTY Indicator) will appear whilst the Dynamic PTY station is received.
“RT” (Radio Text) will appear whilst the unit receives the Radio text data.

Station name (PS)

Programme type (PTY)

(8 languages)

Programme type (PTY)

(English fixed)

Radio text (RT)

Frequency

When you are tuning in to a station other than an RDS station or to an RDS station
which sends weak signal, the display will change in the following order:

FM 98.80 MHz

NO PS

NO PTY

NO RT

Programmes about people and things that influence them individually
or in groups. Includes: sociology, history, geography, psychology and
society.

Any aspect of beliefs and faiths, involving a God or Gods, the nature of
existence and ethics.

Involving members of the public expressing their views either by phone
or at a public forum.

Features and programmes concerned with travel to near and far desti-
nations, package tours and travel ideas and opportunities. Not for use
for announcements about problems, delays, or roadworks affecting im-
mediate travel where TP/TA should be used.

Programmes concerned with recreational activities in which the listener
might participate. Examples include, Gardening, Fishing, Antique col-
lecting, Cooking, Food & Wine, etc.

Polyphonic, syncopated music characterised by improvisation.

Songs which originate from, or continue the musical tradition of the
American Southern States. Characterised by a straightforward melody
and narrative story line.

Current Popular Music of the Nation or Region in that country’s lan-
guage, as opposed to International ‘Pop’ which is usually US or UK in-
spired and in English.

Music from the so-called “golden age” of popular music.

Music which has its roots in the musical culture of a particular nation,
usually played on acoustic instruments. The narrative or story may be
based on historical events or people.

Programme concerned with factual matters, presented in an investiga-
tive style.

Broadcast when testing emergency broadcast equipment or receivers.

Emergency announcement made under exceptional circumstances to
give warning of events causing danger of a general nature.

No programme type (receive only).

Broadcasts which carry traffic announcements.

Traffic announcements are being broadcast.

Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes, TP (Traffic Programme) and
TA (Traffic Announcement).
You can search for and receive the following PTY, TP and TA signals.

Short accounts of facts, events and publicly expressed views, reportage
and actuality.

Topical programme expanding or enlarging upon the news, generally
in different presentation style or concept, including debate, or analy-
sis.

Programmes whose purpose is to impart advice in the widest sense.

Programme concerned with any aspect of sport.

Programme intended primarily to educate, of which the formal element
is fundamental.

All radio plays and serials.

Programmes concerned with any aspect of national or regional culture,
including language, theatre, etc.

Programmes about the natural sciences and technology.

Used for mainly speech-based programmes usually of light-entertain-
ment nature, not covered by other categories. Examples include:
quizzes, panel games, personality interviews.

Commercial music, which would generally be considered to be of cur-
rent popular appeal, often featuring in current or recent record sales
charts.

Contemporary modern music, usually written and performed by young
musicians.

Current contemporary music considered to be “easy- listening”, as op-
posed to Pop, Rock or Classical, or one of the specialised music styles,
Jazz, Folk or Country. Music in this category is often but not always,
vocal, and usually of short duration.

Classical music for general, rather than specialist appreciation. Examples
of music in this category are instrumental music, and vocal or choral
works.

Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber music,
etc., and including Grand Opera.

Musical styles not fitting into any of the other categories. Particularly
used for specialist music of which Rhythm & Blues and Reggae are
examples.

Weather reports and forecasts and meteorological information.

Stock Market reports, commerce, trading, etc.

For programmes targeted at a young audience, primarily for entertain-
ment and interest, rather than where the objective is to educate.

Note:
When you select a programme in the EON stand-by mode, the unit will display “TI”
instead of “TA”.