Technics SC-CH730 Operating Instructions Manual page 17

To listen to a program of a particular
type, such as news or sport (PTY search)
Tuner/sound processor
The PTY search is carried out with respect to FM broadcast stations
that have been preset into the memory. Make sure that "Memory
Presetting" on pages 13 or 14 have been completed before carrying
out a PTY search.
© Carry out this operation while tuning in an FM broadcast.
"PTY" may not be available in some areas. (Future function)
Press PTY SEL to select the
desired program type.
Each time you press this button, the PTY
display will change in sequence. (Refer to
"About the PTY display" on the right of
this page.)
Approximately 8 seconds after the PTY
display starts flashing, the display will re-
turn to the previous one.
To select a different PTY, or when pro-
ceeding to the following step 2, be sure to
perform all operations while the PTY dis-
play is flashing.
2 PTY SEARCH (While PTY display is flashing)
Q Press PTY SEARCH.
The PTY search will begin.
("PTY" will flash on the display.)
When the desired type of program is located:
The type of program is displayed for approximately 5 seconds and
the program will automatically change to the broadcast station that
has just been located.
To search for a different broadcast station, press the PTY SEARCH
once more while the type of program is displayed.
If the desired type of program is not found:
"NO PTY" will be displayed for approximately 5 seconds, and the
program will return to the previous broadcast station.
Most-recent memory:
The most-recent memory system "remembers" the program type last
selected in step 1 above when the system was switched OFF. For
example, if "SPORT" is selected and the system is turned OFF, when
the PTY SEL is pressed again at step 1, "SPORT" will be displayed.
About the PTY display
There are a total of 15 PTY displays on this system. The display
changes in order each time the PTY SEL is pressed. The table below
Display Explanation
Short accounts of facts, events and publicly
expressed views, reportage and actuality.
AFFAIRS Topical program expanding or enlarging
upon the news, generally in different
presentation styles or concept, including
documentary debate, or analysis.
Program whose purpose is to impart advice
in the widest sense, including meteorological
reports and forecasts, consumer affairs,
medical help, etc.
Program concerned with any aspect of sport.
Program intended primarily to educate.
SPORT
EDUCATE
DRAMA
CULTURE
All radio plays and serials.
Programs concerned with any aspect of
national or regional culture, including
religious affairs, philosophy, social science,
language, theatre, etc.
SCIENCE Programs about the natural sciences and
technology.
VARIED Used for mainly speech-based programs,
usually of a light-entertainment nature not
covered by above categories. Examples are:
quizzes, panel games, personality
interviews, comedy and satire.
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.
(Middle of the Road Music). Common term to
describe music considered to be "easy-
listening" as opposed to Pop, Rock or
Classical. Music in this category is often, but
not always, vocal, and usually of short
duration (<5 min.).
LIGHT M Classical Musical 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
above categories. Particularly used for
specialist music, of which Jazz, Rhythm &
Blues, Folk, Country, and Reggae are
examples.
After "OTHER M' is displayed, the display returns to "NEWS".