Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)
1 Press EDIT/PTY while listening to the radio.
2 Turn jog dial to select the programme type you want. See the “List of programme types” section below.
3 Press ENTER.
The unit starts searching the preset RDS stations (“SEARCH” and the selected programme type are shown alternately in the display).
When the tuner receives a programme, the preset station number flashes.
4 Turn jog dial to display the preset station number you desire.
5 Press ENTER while the preset station number is flashing.
To cancel PTY search
Press EDIT/PTY again.
List of programme types (PTY)
NEWS
News programmes.
AFFAIRS
Topical programmes that expand on current news.
INFORMATION
Programmes about consumer affairs, medical advice.
SPORT
Sports programmes.
EDUCATION
Educational programmes, such as “how- to” programmes and advice.
DRAMA
Radio plays and serials.
CULTURE
Programmes about national or regional culture, language, and social concerns.
SCIENCE
Programmes about the natural sciences.
VARIED
Programmes containing celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy.
POP
Popular music programmes.
ROCK
Rock music programmes.
EASY MUSIC
Easy listening (middle of the road music).
L. CLASSICAL
Classical music, such as instrumental, vocal, and choral works.
S. CLASSICAL
Performances of major orchestras, chamber music, opera, etc.
OTHER MUSIC
Music, such as rhythm and blues and reggae.
WEATHER
Weather information.
FINANCE
Stock market reports and trading, etc.
CHILDREN
Programmes for young.
SOCIAL
Programmes about people and the things that affect them.
RELIGION
Programmes of religious contents.
PHONE IN
Programmes where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum.
TRAVEL
Programmes about travel. Not for announcements that are located TP/TA.
LEISURE
Programmes on recreational activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc.
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