Service manual

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CD-BA160H/1700H
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 pro- gramme 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 provides the RDS ser- vice, the RDS will appear, and the station frequency (and then the station name if sent) will be displayed. "TP" (Traffic Programme) will appear on the display when the received broadcast carries traffic announcements, and "TA" (Traffic Announcement) will appear whilst a traffic announcement is received. "EON" will appear whilst the EON (Enhanced Other Net- works information) data is broadcast. "PTYI" (Dynamic PTY Indicator) will appear whilst the Dynamic PTY station is received. Note: "TP" and "TA" appear at the same time during an announce- ment. When only "TA" appears, an announcement is not made.
Information Provided by RDS
With the CD-BA1700H, you can display three types of RDS service. 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 infor- mation.
Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes, TP (Traf- fic Programme) and TA (Traffic Announcement) With the CD-BA1700H, you can search for and receive the following PTY, TP and TA signals.
PS (Programme Service)
Station names commonly known will be displayed. "NO PS" appears if no signal is received.
PTY (Program Type)
Programme type will be displayed. "NO PTY" appears if no signal is re- ceived.
RT (Radio Text)
Radio text will be displayed. "NO RT" appears if no signal is received.
Station Frequen- cy
Station frequencies.
PS RTPTY
Station Frequency
DISPLAY MODE
NEWS:
Short accounts of facts, events and public- ly expressed views, reportage and actuali- ty.
AFFAIRS:
Topical programme expanding or enlarg- ing upon the news, generally in different presentation style or concept, including debate, or analysis.
INFO:
Programmes whose purpose is to impart advice in the widest sense.
SPORT:
Programme concerned with any aspect of sport.
EDUCATE:
Programme intended primarily to educate, of which the formal element is fundamen- tal.
DRAMA:
All radio plays and serials.
CULTURE:
Programmes concerned with any aspect of national or regional culture, including language, theatre, etc.
SCIENCE:
Programmes about the natural sciences and technology.
VARIED:
Used for mainly speech-based pro- grammes usually of light-entertainment nature, not covered by other categories. Examples include: quizzes, panel games, personality interviews.
POP M:
Commercial music, which would generally be considered to be of current popular ap- peal, often featuring in current or recent record sales charts.
ROCK M:
Contemporary modern music, usually writ- ten and performed by young musicians.
EASY M:
Current contemporary music considered to be "easy-listening", as opposed to Pop, Rock or Classical, or one of the special- ised music styles, Jazz, Folk or Country. Music in this category is often but not al- ways, vocal, and usually of short duration.
LIGHT M:
Classical music for general, rather than specialist appreciation. Examples of music in this category are instrumental music, and vocal or choral works.
CLASSICS:
Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber music, etc., and in- cluding Grand Opera.
OTHER M:
Musical styles not fitting into any of the oth- er categories. Particularly used for special- ist music of which Rhythm & Blues and Reggae are examples.
WEATHER:
Weather reports and forecasts and meteo- rological information.
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Note:
When the unit is in the EON stand-by mode and a pro- gramme is selected, the unit will display "TI" instead of "TA".
FINANCE:
Stock Market reports, commerce, trading, etc.
CHILDREN:
For programmes targeted at a young audi- ence, primarily for entertainment and inter- est, rather than where the objective is to educate.
SOCIAL:
Programmes about people and things that influence them individually or in groups. In- cludes: sociology, history, geography, psy- chology and society.
RELIGION:
Any aspect of beliefs and faiths, involving a God or Gods, the nature of existence and ethics.
PHONE IN:
Involving members of the public express- ing their views either by phone or at a pub- lic forum.
TRAVEL:
Features and programmes concerned with travel to near and far destinations, pack- age tours and travel ideas and opportuni- ties. Not for use for announcements about problems, delays, or roadworks affecting immediate travel where TP/TA should be used.
LEISURE:
Programmes concerned with recreational activities in which the listener might partic- ipate. Examples include, Gardening, Fish- ing, Antique collecting, Cooking, Food & Wine, etc.
JAZZ:
Polyphonic, syncopated music character- ised by improvisation.
COUNTRY:
Songs which originate from, or continue the musical tradition of the American Southern States. Characterised by a straightforward melody and narrative story line.
NATION M:
Current Popular Music of the Nation or Re- gion in that country's language, as op- posed to International 'Pop' which is usually US or UK inspired and in English.
OLDIES:
Music from the so-called "golden age" of popular music.
FOLK M:
Music which has its roots in the musical culture of a particular nation, usually played on acoustic instruments. The nar- rative or story may be based on historical events or people.
DOCUMENT:
Programme concerned with factual mat- ters, presented in an investigative style.
TEST:
Broadcast when testing emergency broad- cast equipment or receivers.
ALARM !:
Emergency announcement made under exceptional circumstances to give warning of events causing danger of a general na- ture.
NONE:
No programme type (receive only).
TP:
Broadcasts which carry traffic announce- ments.
TA:
Traffic announcements are currently on air.