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Sony DHC-MD515 Locating a station by program type (PTY)

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Locating a station by program type (PTY)

You can locate a station you want by selecting a program type. The system tunes in the type of programs currently being broadcast from the RDS stations stored in the tuner’s preset memory.

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1 Tune in an RDS station.

2 Press EDIT/NO.

3 Turn MULTI JOG until “PTY Search?” appears.

4 Press ENTER/YES.

5 Turn MULTI JOG until the desired program type appears.

See “List of program types (PTY).”

6 Press ENTER/YES.

The system starts searching for the preset RDS stations (“Search” and the selected program type appear alternately).

When the tuner receives a program, the preset station number flashes.

7 Press ENTER/YES if the tuner receives the desired program.

To select another station from the desired program type

In step 7, turn MULTI JOG and start over from step 5.

To cancel PTY Search

Press EDIT/NO. The system tunes in the station you were listening to.

List of program types (PTY)

NEWS

News programs.

AFFAIRS

Topical programs that expand on current news.

INFORMATION

Programs about consumer affairs, medical advice, and weather.

SPORT

Sports programs.

EDUCATION

Educational programs, such as a “how-to” programs and advice.

DRAMA

Radio plays and serials.

CULTURE

Programs about national or regional culture, such as religion, language, and societal concerns.

SCIENCE

Programs about the natural sciences.

VARIED

Programs containing celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy.

POP MUSIC

Popular music programs.

ROCK MUSIC

Rock music programs.

M.O.R. MUSIC

Easy listening (middle of the road music).

L. CLASSICAL

Classical music, such as instrumentals, and vocal and choral works.

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Contents

DHC-MD515 WARNING Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Step 2: Setting the time SUN1 2:00AM MON1 2:00AM MON 9:0 0AM Step 3: Presetting radio stations Tuning in the desired radio station Presetting the radio station MemoryFM 1CH Step 4: Using the detachable controller Detaching the controller Reattaching the detachable controller Inserting two size AA (R6) Using the detachable batteries into the controller from a distance detachable controller Connecting optional A/V components and outdoor antennas Connecting a video game or VCR Connecting audio components Connecting outdoor antennas Basic Operations Playing a CD CD3-10 2 6 CD3-1 0 Recording a whole CD on an MD Step 1: Preparing CD for recording Step 2: Recording 1NORMAL CD1-10.00 Playing an MD 1 2 3 MD1-1 Listening to the radio FM 1 OO.5 MH z 1 2 3 FM 1 1O.5 MHz Page The CD Player Playing CD tracks repeatedly Repeating all tracks or a program Repeating only one track Playing CD tracks in random order Programming CD tracks CD1-18 CD3-AL CD3-3 Using the CD display Looping part of a CD track Labeling a CD CD Name in Checking the disc titles stored in memory Erasing a disc title of a Erasing all disc titles stored in memory Checking the CD- TEXT information Checking the disc titles Checking the track titles Symphony The MD Deck – Playing Playing MD tracks repeatedly Playing MD tracks in random order 1 2 3 MD1-1764.17 Programming MD tracks MD1-AL MD1-3 Using the MD display Checking the remaining time of a track Checking the remaining time of an MD The MD Deck – Recording Before you start recording After recording Recording methods on this system Recording multiple CDs on multiple MDs 12 3 3CD->3MD 1 2 3 SEAMLESS 1 2 CD1-10.00 Recording your favorite CD tracks on MDs Step 1: Programming the desired tracks 1CD1-4 Step 2: Recording programs on MDs – Recording one program 1 2 3 3PGM->3MD Recording only the first track on each Recording from three CDs 1HIT PARADE 1CD1-1 Recording from four or more CDs Recording the current CD track Recording on an MD manually Starting recording with 6 seconds of prestored audio data Marking track numbers Marking track numbers automatically while recording Marking track numbers at a specific point while recording Making a space between tracks 3 seconds long Smart Space Auto Cut The MD Deck – Editing Before you start editing Editing functions Before editing After editing Labeling an MD 1 2 3 MD Name in Page 12 3 MD1-2 Erasing all tracks Erasing a portion of a track Moving recorded tracks 1 2 3 MD4 ->1ok Dividing recorded tracks Combining recorded tracks 1 2 3 MD 4+5>4 12 3 MD 4+1>3 Undoing the last edit Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound Reinforcing the bass sound Getting a more powerful sound Selecting the Preset Equalizer menu Other Features TUNER Nam ei ?n FM 3 A Using the Radio Data System (RDS) What is the Radio Data System Receiving RDS broadcasts Locating a station by program type (PTY) Falling asleep to music Waking up to music Timer recording radio programs 12 3 ON SUNO :OOAM Page Additional Information Precautions System limitations of MDs Using the Self- Diagnostic Display Protected Troubleshooting General Speakers CD Player MD Deck Tuner Messages Page Specifications Page Index