Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)

1 Press PTY/DIRECTION while listening to the radio.

2 Turn the shuttle until it clicks to select the program type you want. See the “List of program types” section below.

3 Press ENTER.

The unit starts searching the preset RDS stations (“SEARCH” and the selected program type are shown alternately in the display).

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

4 Turn the shuttle until it clicks to display the preset station number you desire.

5 Press ENTER while the preset station number is flashing.

To cancel PTY search

Press PTY/DIRECTION again.

List of program types (PTY)

NEWS

News programs.

AFFAIRS

Topical programs that expand on current news.

INFO

Programs about consumer affairs, medical advice.

SPORT

Sports programs.

EDUCATE

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

DRAMA

Radio plays and serials.

CULTURE

Programs about national or regional culture, language, and social concerns.

SCIENCE

Programs about the natural sciences.

VARIED

Programs containing celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy.

POP M

Popular music programs.

ROCK M

Rock music programs.

EASY M

Easy listening (middle of the road music).

LIGHT M

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

CLASSICS

Performances of major orchestras, chamber music, opera, etc.

OTHER M

Music, such as rhythm and blues and reggae.

WEATHER

Weather information.

FINANCE

Stock market reports and trading, etc.

CHILDREN

Programs for young.

SOCIAL

Programs about people and the things that affect them.

RELIGION

Programs of religious contents.

PHONE IN

Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum.

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