Sharp XL-DV75H To recall stations in memory, Descriptions of the PTY Programme Type codes signal

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)

■To recall stations in memory

To specify programmed types and select stations (PTY search):

You can search a station by specifying the programme type (news, sports, traffic programme, etc. ... see pages 31 - 32) from the stations in memory.

1Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the FM.

2Press the RDS (ASPM/PTY) button on the remote control.

Selected PTY code (blinking) will appear for about 6 seconds.

3Within 6 seconds, press the PRESET ( or ) button to select the PTY code.

Each time the button is pressed, the PTY code will appear.

4Whilst the selected PTY code is displayed (within 6 seconds), press the RDS (ASPM/PTY) button again.

●The unit searches the all preset stations and stops when it finds a station of the selected category then tunes into the station. The RDS indicator lights up.

●If no programme is found in the all preset stations, “NO PTY” appear on the display and returns to the previous station.

Notes:

●If the display has stopped flashing, start again from step 2. If the unit finds a desired programme type, the corresponding channel number will lit for about 4 seconds, and then the station name will remain it.

●If you want to listen to the same programme type of another station, press the RDS (ASPM/PTY) button and start again from step 2. The unit will look for the next station.

Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes signal.

You can search for and receive the following PTY.

NEWS	Short accounts of facts, events and
	publicly expressed views, reportage and
	actuality.
AFFAIRS	Topical	programme			expanding		or
	enlarging 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
	fundamental.
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
	programmes		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 appeal, often featuring in current
	or recent record sales charts.
ROCK M	Contemporary		modern		music,	usually
	written 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
	specialised music styles, Jazz, Folk or
	Country. Music in this category is often
	but not always, 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
	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.
WEATHER	Weather reports and forecasts and
	meteorological 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.

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