Description Of Program Types - Sony STR-DE585 Operating Instructions Manual

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
Program type
Description
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indication
Description of program types
PHONE IN
Programs where members of the
public express their views by
phone or in a public forum
Program type Description
indication
NEWS News programs
AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand
on current news
INFO
Programs offering information on
a wide spectrum of subjects,
including consumer affairs and
medical advice
SPORT
EDUCATE
DRAMA
CULTURE
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
SCIENCE Programs about the natural
sciences and technology
VARIED
Other types of programs such as
celebrity interviews, panel games,
and comedy
POP M
ROCK M
Popular music programs
Rock music programs
EASY M
LIGHT M
CLASSICS
Easy Listening
Instrumental, vocal, and choral
music
Performances of major orchestras,
chamber music. ooera. etc.
OTHER M Music that does not fit into any
categories above, such as Rhythm
& Blues and Reggae
WEATHER Weather information
FINANCE
Stock market reports and trading,
etc.
TRAVEL
Programs about travel. Not for
announcements that are located by
TPiTA
LEISURE
JAZZ
COUNTRY
NATION M
OLDIES
FOLK M
Programs on recreational activities
such as gardening, fishing,
cooking, etc.
Jazz programs
Country music programs
Programs featuring the popular
music of the country or region
Programs featuring oldies music
Folk music moprams
DOCUMENT
NONE
Investigative features
Any programs not defined above
CHILDREN
SOCIAL
RELIGION
Programs for children
Programs about people and the
things that affect them
Programs of religious content
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