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RDS (Radio Data System) OPERATION
RDS is a broadcasting service which a growing number of FM stations are now providing. It allows these FM stations to
send additional signals along with their regular programme signals. For example, the stations send their station names, and
information about what type of programme they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
When tuned to an FM station which provide the RDS service, the RDS will appear, the station frequency (and then the
station name if sent) is displayed.
The TP (Traffic Programme) will appear on the display when the received broadcast carries traffic announcements, and the
TA (Traffic Announcement) will appear whilst a traffic announcement is being received.
EON will appear whilst the EON (Enhanced Other Networks information) data is being broadcast.
The PTYI (Dynamic PTY Indicator) will appear whilst the Dynamic PTY station is being received.
send additional signals along with their regular programme signals. For example, the stations send their station names, and
information about what type of programme they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
When tuned to an FM station which provide the RDS service, the RDS will appear, the station frequency (and then the
station name if sent) is displayed.
The TP (Traffic Programme) will appear on the display when the received broadcast carries traffic announcements, and the
TA (Traffic Announcement) will appear whilst a traffic announcement is being received.
EON will appear whilst the EON (Enhanced Other Networks information) data is being broadcast.
The PTYI (Dynamic PTY Indicator) will appear whilst the Dynamic PTY station is being received.
Note:
When the TP and TA appear at the same time, an announcement is being made.
When only the TA appears, an announcement is not being made. (See page 23.)
When the TP and TA appear at the same time, an announcement is being made.
When only the TA appears, an announcement is not being made. (See page 23.)
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Information Provided by RDS
With the CD-PC651H, you can display three types of RDS ser-
vice. To show them in the display, press the DISPLAY MODE
button.
Each time you press the DISPLAY MODE button, the display will
change to show the following information.
vice. To show them in the display, press the DISPLAY MODE
button.
Each time you press the DISPLAY MODE button, the display will
change to show the following information.
PS (Programme Service):
Station names commonly
known will be displayed.
"NO PS" appears if no signal
is being received.
known will be displayed.
"NO PS" appears if no signal
is being received.
PTY (Programme Type):
Programme type will be dis-
played.
"NO PTY" appears if no sig-
nal is being received.
played.
"NO PTY" appears if no sig-
nal is being received.
RT (Radio Text):
Radio text will be displayed.
"NO RT" appears if no signal
is being received.
"NO RT" appears if no signal
is being received.
Station Frequency:
Station frequencies.
DISPLAY
MODE
MODE
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Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes, TP (Traffic Programme) and TA (Traffic Announcement)
With the CD-PC651H, you can search for and receive the following PTY, TP and TA signals.
With the CD-PC651H, you can search for and receive the following PTY, TP and TA signals.
NEWS:
Short accounts of facts, events and
publicly expressed views, reportage
and actuality.
publicly expressed views, reportage
and actuality.
AFFAIRS:
Topical programme expanding or en-
larging upon the news, generally in dif-
ferent presentation style or concept,
including debate, or analysis.
larging upon the news, generally in dif-
ferent presentation style or concept,
including debate, or analysis.
INFO:
Programmes whose purpose is to im-
part advice in the widest sense.
part advice in the widest sense.
SPORT:
Programme concerned with any aspect
of sport.
of sport.
EDUCATE:
Programme intended primarily to edu-
cate, of which the formal element is
fundamental.
cate, of which the formal element is
fundamental.
DRAMA:
All radio plays and serials.
CULTURE:
Programmes concerned with any as-
pect of national or regional culture, in-
cluding language, theatre, etc.
pect of national or regional culture, in-
cluding language, theatre, etc.
SCIENCE:
Programmes about the natural scien-
ces and technology.
ces and technology.
VARIED:
Used for mainly speech-based pro-
grammes usually of light-entertainment
nature, not cov ered by other ca-
tegories. Examples include: quizzes.
panel games, personality interviews.
grammes usually of light-entertainment
nature, not cov ered by other ca-
tegories. Examples include: quizzes.
panel games, personality interviews.
POP M:
Commercial music, which would gener-
ally be considered to be of current
popular appeal, often featuring in cur-
rent or recent record sales charts.
ally be considered to be of current
popular appeal, often featuring in cur-
rent or recent record sales charts.
ROCK M:
Contemporary modern music, usually
written and performed by young musi-
cians.
written and performed by young musi-
cians.
EASY M:
Current contemporary music con-
sidered to be "easy-listening", as op-
posed to Pop, Rock or Classical, or one
of the specialized music styles, Jazz,
Folk or Country. Music in this category
is often but not always, vocal, and
usually of short duration.
sidered to be "easy-listening", as op-
posed to Pop, Rock or Classical, or one
of the specialized music styles, Jazz,
Folk or Country. Music in this category
is often but not always, vocal, and
usually of short duration.
LIGHT M:
Classical Musical for general, rather
than specialist appreciation. Examples
of music in this category are instrumen-
tal music, and vocal or choral works.
than specialist appreciation. Examples
of music in this category are instrumen-
tal music, and vocal or choral works.
CLASSICS:
Performances of major orchestral
works, symphonies, chamber music
etc., and including Grand Opera.
works, symphonies, chamber music
etc., and including Grand Opera.
OTHER M:
Musical styles not fitting into any of the
other categories. Particularly used for
specialist music of which Rhythm &
Blues and Reggae are examples.
other categories. Particularly used for
specialist music of which Rhythm &
Blues and Reggae are examples.
WEATHER:
Weather reports and forecasts and Me-
teorological information.
teorological information.
FINANCE:
Stock Market reports, commerce, trading etc.
CHILDREN:
For programmes targeted at a young audience,
primarily for entertainment and interest, rather
than where the objective is to educate.
primarily for entertainment and interest, rather
than where the objective is to educate.
SOCIAL:
Programmes about people and things that in-
fluence them individually or in groups. Includes:
sociology, history, geography, psychology and
society.
fluence them individually or in groups. Includes:
sociology, history, geography, psychology and
society.
RELIGION:
Any aspect of beliefs and faiths, involving a God
or Gods, the nature of existence and ethics.
or Gods, the nature of existence and ethics.
PHONE IN:
Involving members of the public expressing their
views either by phone or at a public forum.
views either by phone or at a public forum.
TRAVEL:
Features and programmes concerned with travel
to near and far destinations, package tours and
travel ideas and opportunities. Not for use for
Announcements about problems, delays, or
roadworks affecting immediate travel where
TP/TA should be used.
to near and far destinations, package tours and
travel ideas and opportunities. Not for use for
Announcements about problems, delays, or
roadworks affecting immediate travel where
TP/TA should be used.
LEISURE:
Programmes concerned with recreational acti-
vities in which the listener might participate.
Examples include, Gardening, Fishing. Antique
collecting, Cooking, Food & Wine etc.
vities in which the listener might participate.
Examples include, Gardening, Fishing. Antique
collecting, Cooking, Food & Wine etc.
JAZZ:
Polyphonic, syncopated music characterised by
improvisation.
improvisation.
COUNTRY:
Songs which originate from, or continue the mu-
sical tradition of the American Southern States.
Characterised by a straightforward melody and
narrative story line.
sical tradition of the American Southern States.
Characterised by a straightforward melody and
narrative story line.
NATION M:
Current Popular Music of the Nation or Region
in that country’s language, as opposed to Inter-
national ‘Pop’ which is usually US or UK inspired
and in English.
in that country’s language, as opposed to Inter-
national ‘Pop’ which is usually US or UK inspired
and in English.
OLDIES:
Music from the so-called "golden age" of popular
music.
music.
FOLK M:
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.
of a particular nation, usually played on acoustic
instruments. The narrative or story may be
based on historical events or people.
DOCUMENT:
Programme concerned with factual matters,
presented in an investigative style.
presented in an investigative style.
TEST:
Broadcast when testing emergency broadcast
equipment or receivers.
equipment or receivers.
ALARM !:
Emergency announcement made under excep-
tional circumstances to give warning of events
causing danger of a general nature.
tional circumstances to give warning of events
causing danger of a general nature.
NONE:
No programme type (receive only).
TP:
Broadcasts which carry traffic announcements.
TA:
Traffic announcements are being broadcast at
present.
present.
Note:
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When the unit is in the EON stand-by mode and a programme
is selected, the unit will display "TI" instead of "TA".
is selected, the unit will display "TI" instead of "TA".
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ASPM (Auto Station Program Memory)
It is recommended that you store stations in memory using
ASPM.
(This memory can be used for PTY searches, station select and
EON switching.)
When the ASPM button is pressed, whilst tuned to the FM band,
the RDS (Radio Data System) function will automatically search
for new RDS stations. Up to 40 stations can be stored in memory.
(If you have already stored some stations in memory, the number
of new stations you can store will be less.)
ASPM.
(This memory can be used for PTY searches, station select and
EON switching.)
When the ASPM button is pressed, whilst tuned to the FM band,
the RDS (Radio Data System) function will automatically search
for new RDS stations. Up to 40 stations can be stored in memory.
(If you have already stored some stations in memory, the number
of new stations you can store will be less.)
1
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2
Press the TUNER (BAND) button.
3
Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the FM ST or FM
band.
band.
4
Press and hold down the ASPM button for at least 3 seconds.
①
After "ASPM" has flashed for about 4 seconds, scanning will
start. (87.50 - 108.00 MHz)
start. (87.50 - 108.00 MHz)
②
When an RDS station is found, the RDS will appear for a
short time and the station will be stored in memory.
short time and the station will be stored in memory.
③
After scanning, the number of stations that have been auto-
matically stored in memory will be displayed for 4 seconds,
and then "END" will appear for 4 seconds.
matically stored in memory will be displayed for 4 seconds,
and then "END" will appear for 4 seconds.
Notes:
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Only RDS stations will be stored in memory in numerical order.
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If the same station is broadcasting on different frequencies,
the transmission with the strongest broadcast frequency will
be stored in memory.
the transmission with the strongest broadcast frequency will
be stored in memory.
●
Any station which has the same frequency as one which has
been already stored in memory will not be stored again.
been already stored in memory will not be stored again.
●
The ASPM operation can be repeated until "END" appears.
●
If a 40th station is stored in memory during a scan, the scan-
ning will stop at that station. The number of stations and
"END" will each be displayed for 4 seconds.
ning will stop at that station. The number of stations and
"END" will each be displayed for 4 seconds.
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If no stations have been stored in memory, "END" will appear
for about 4 seconds.
for about 4 seconds.
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If 40 stations have already been stored in memory and the
ASPM button is pressed, "END" will appear immediately and
the scan will be aborted.
If you want to redo the ASPM operation from the beginning,
erase the preset memory, and then perform steps 1 - 4.
ASPM button is pressed, "END" will appear immediately and
the scan will be aborted.
If you want to redo the ASPM operation from the beginning,
erase the preset memory, and then perform steps 1 - 4.
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If the RDS station broadcast signals are very weak, station
names may not be stored in memory.
names may not be stored in memory.
To stop the ASPM operation before it is complete:
Press the ASPM button whilst it is scanning for stations.
●
The stations that have already been stored in memory will be
kept there.
kept there.
To erase all of the contents of preset memory:
The unit is in the stand-by mode.
Hold down the TUNER (BAND) button and the PRESET
Hold down the TUNER (BAND) button and the PRESET
W
but-
ton, and then press the ON/STAND-BY button.
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"TUNER CL" will appear.
●
After performing this operation, all of the preset memory in-
formation will be erased.
formation will be erased.
(Main unit operation)
(4 seconds)
(4 seconds)
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To specify station names and select stations
manually (station select)
manually (station select)
You can receive a desired station by specifying the station name
(BBC R1, BBC R2, etc.) from among the stations that have been
stored in memory.
(ASPM is convenient for storing stations in memory.)
Before starting this operation, you must store one or more station
names in memory.
(BBC R1, BBC R2, etc.) from among the stations that have been
stored in memory.
(ASPM is convenient for storing stations in memory.)
Before starting this operation, you must store one or more station
names in memory.
1
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2
Press the TUNER (BAND) button.
3
Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the FM ST or FM
band.
band.
4
Press the STATION button.
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"STATION" and "SELECT" will appear alternately for about 6
seconds.
seconds.
5
Within 6 seconds, press the PRESET (
X
or
W
) button to
select a desired station name you want.
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Each time the button is pressed, the station name will appear.
If the button is held down for more than 0.5 seconds, the
station name will continuously change.
If the button is held down for more than 0.5 seconds, the
station name will continuously change.
6
Whilst the selected station name is flashing (within 6 seconds),
press the STATION button again.
press the STATION button again.
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After the selected station name has been lit for 1 second, the
preset station which corresponds to the selected station name
will be recalled.
preset station which corresponds to the selected station name
will be recalled.
To cancel the station select operation:
Press the STATION button whilst "STATION" and "SELECT" ap-
pear alternately.
Press the STATION button whilst "STATION" and "SELECT" ap-
pear alternately.
To try to store a station name again, if the wrong name
was stored in memory by mistake:
When you store station names in memory using the ASPM func-
tion, the correct station names may not actually be stored if there
is lots of noise or if the RDS station signal is too weak.
In this case, try storing station names in memory using the fol-
lowing procedure.
was stored in memory by mistake:
When you store station names in memory using the ASPM func-
tion, the correct station names may not actually be stored if there
is lots of noise or if the RDS station signal is too weak.
In this case, try storing station names in memory using the fol-
lowing procedure.
1
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2,3
5
4
5
6
1
Press the STATION button.
2
Within 6 seconds, press the PRESET (
X
or
W
) button to
check whether the station names are correct.
3
If you find a station name that is wrong, press the STATION
button again within 6 seconds to recall the preset station,
which corresponds to the station name.
button again within 6 seconds to recall the preset station,
which corresponds to the station name.
4
After the preset station has been received and the correct
station name has been displayed, press the MEMORY/SET
button.
station name has been displayed, press the MEMORY/SET
button.
5
Within 30 seconds, Press the MEMORY/SET button whilst the
preset channel number is flashing.
preset channel number is flashing.
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The new station name has been stored in memory correctly.
Notes:
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When there are no station names stored in memory,
you cannot use this function. In this case, when the
STATION button is pressed, "NOTHING" will flash
for 5 seconds, and the unit will return to the original
display.
you cannot use this function. In this case, when the
STATION button is pressed, "NOTHING" will flash
for 5 seconds, and the unit will return to the original
display.
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This function can only be used when the FM band
has been selected.
has been selected.
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The same station name can be stored in different
preset channels. Therefore, when you are choosing
a station name from the presets, the same station
name may be encountered more than once.
preset channels. Therefore, when you are choosing
a station name from the presets, the same station
name may be encountered more than once.
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In a certain area or during certain time periods, the
station names selected using the station select func-
tion may temporarily be different from the name of
the station you are actually receiving.
station names selected using the station select func-
tion may temporarily be different from the name of
the station you are actually receiving.
(Main unit operation)
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