Sony STR-VA333ES Operating Instructions Manual page 30

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
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Description of program types
Program type
indication
News
Current Affairs
Information
Sport
Education
Drama
Cultures
Science
Varied Speech
Pop Music
Rock Music
M.o.R. Music
Light Classics M Instrumental, vocal, and choral
Serious Classics Performances of major orchestras,
Other Music
Weather & Metr Weather information
Finance
Children's Progs Programs for children
Social Affairs
Religion
Phone In
Travel & Touring Programs about travel. Not for
GB
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Description
News programs
Topical programs that expand
on current news
Programs offering information on
a wide spectrum of subjects,
including consumer affairs and
medical advice
Sports programs
Educational programs, such as
"how-to" and advice programs
Radio plays and serials
Programs about national or
regional culture, such as language
and social concerns
Programs about the natural
sciences and technology
Other types of programs such as
celebrity interviews, panel games,
and comedy
Popular music programs
Rock music programs
Easy Listening
music
chamber music, opera, etc.
Music that does not fit into any
categories above, such as Rhythm
& Blues and Reggae
Stock market reports and trading,
etc.
Programs about people and the
things that affect them
Programs of religious content
Programs where members of the
public express their views by
phone or in a public forum
announcements that are located by
TP/TA.
Program type Description
indication
Leisure & Hobby Programs on recreational activities
such as gardening, fishing,
cooking, etc.
Jazz Music Jazz programs
Country Music Country music programs
National Music Programs featuring the popular
music of the country or region
Oldies Music Programs featuring oldies music
Folk Music Folk music programs
Documentary Investigative features
None Any programs not defined above