Using The Radio Data System (Rds) - Sharp XL-DV100NH Operation Manual

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)
1
Press the TUNER/BAND button to select the FM.
2
Press the RDS (ASPM/PTY) button on the remote control.
Selected PTY code (blinking) will appear for about 6 seconds.
3
Within 6 seconds, press the PRESET (
select the PTY code.
Each time the button is pressed, the PTY code will appear.
4
Whilst the selected PTY code is displayed (within 6 seconds),
press the RDS (ASPM/PTY) button again.
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The unit searches the all preset stations and stops when it
finds a station of the selected category then tunes into the
station. The RDS indicator lights up.
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If no programme is found in the all preset stations, "NO PTY"
appear on the display and returns to the previous station.
Notes:
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If the display has stopped flashing, start again from step 2. If
the unit finds a desired programme type, the corresponding
channel number will lit for about 4 seconds, and then the
station name will remain it.
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If you want to listen to the same programme type of another
station, press the RDS (ASPM/PTY) button twice. The unit
will look for the next station.
Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes signal.
You can search for and receive the following PTY.
NEWS Short accounts of facts, events and publicly
expressed views, reportage and actuality.
AFFAIRS Topical programme expanding or enlarging upon
the news, generally in different presentation style
or concept, including debate, or analysis.
INFO Programmes whose purpose is to impart advice
in the widest sense.
SPORT Programme concerned with any aspect of sport.
EDUCATE Programme intended primarily to educate, of
which the formal element is fundamental.
DRAMA All radio plays and serials.
CULTURE Programmes concerned with any aspect of
national or regional culture, including language,
theatre, etc.
SCIENCE Programmes about the natural sciences and
technology.
VARIED Used for mainly speech-based programmes
usually of light-entertainment nature, not
covered by other categories. Examples include:
quizzes, panel games, personality interviews.
POP M 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.
EASY M Current contemporary music considered to be
"easy-listening", as opposed to Pop, Rock or
Classical, or one of the specialised music styles,
Jazz, Folk or Country. Music in this category is
often but not always, vocal, and usually of short
duration.
LIGHT M
CLASSICS
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OTHER M
WEATHER
FINANCE
CHILDREN
SOCIAL
RELIGION
PHONE IN
TRAVEL
LEISURE
JAZZ
COUNTRY
NATION M
OLDIES
FOLK M
DOCUMENT Programme concerned with factual matters,
TEST
ALARM !
NONE
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Classical music for general, rather than
specialist appreciation. Examples of music in
this category are instrumental music, and vocal
or choral works.
Performances of major orchestral works,
symphonies, chamber music, etc., and including
Grand Opera.
Musical styles not fitting into any of the other
categories. Particularly used for specialist music
of which Rhythm & Blues and Reggae are
examples.
Weather reports and forecasts and
meteorological information.
Stock Market reports, commerce, trading, etc.
For programmes targeted at a young audience,
primarily for entertainment and interest, rather
than where the objective is to educate.
Programmes about people and things that
influence them individually or in groups.
Includes: sociology, history, geography,
psychology and society.
Any aspect of beliefs and faiths, involving a God
or Gods, the nature of existence and ethics.
Involving members of the public expressing their
views either by phone or at a public forum.
Features and programmes concerned with travel
to near and far destinations, package tours and
travel ideas and opportunities. Not for use for
announcements about problems, delays, or
roadworks affecting immediate travel where TP/
TA should be used.
Programmes concerned with recreational
activities in which the listener might participate.
Examples include, Gardening, Fishing, Antique
collecting, Cooking, Food & Wine, etc.
Polyphonic, syncopated music characterised by
improvisation.
Songs which originate from, or continue the
musical tradition of the American Southern
States. Characterised by a straightforward
melody and narrative story line.
Current Popular Music of the Nation or Region in
that country's language, as opposed to
International "Pop" which is usually US or UK
inspired and in English.
Music from the so-called "golden age" of popular
music.
Music which has its roots in the musical culture
of a particular nation, usually played on acoustic
instruments. The narrative or story may be based
on historical events or people.
presented in an investigative style.
Broadcast when testing emergency broadcast
equipment or receivers.
Emergency announcement made under
exceptional circumstances to give warning of
events causing danger of a general nature.
No programme type (receive only).