Sharp XL-DV75HMKII Operation Manual page 31

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)
■ To recall stations in memory
To specify programmed types and select stations
(PTY search):
You can search a station by specifying the programme type
(news, sports, traffic programme, etc. ... see pages 31 - 32)
from the stations in memory.
1
Press the FUNCTION button to select the FM band.
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 (
to 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.
●
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.
●
If no programme is found in the all preset stations, "NO
PTY" appear on the display and returns to the previous
station.
Notes:
●
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.
●
If you want to listen to the same programme type of
another station, press the RDS (ASPM/PTY) button
and start again from step 2. 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
AFFAIRS
INFO
SPORT
EDUCATE
DRAMA
or ) button
CULTURE
SCIENCE
VARIED
POP M
ROCK M
EASY M
LIGHT M
CLASSICS
OTHER M
WEATHER
FINANCE
CHILDREN
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Short accounts of facts, events and
publicly expressed views, reportage and
actuality.
Topical programme
enlarging upon the news, generally in
different presentation style or concept,
including debate, or analysis.
Programmes whose purpose is to impart
advice in the widest sense.
Programme concerned with any aspect of
sport.
Programme intended
educate, of which the formal element is
fundamental.
All radio plays and serials.
Programmes concerned with any aspect
of national or regional culture, including
language, theatre, etc.
Programmes about the natural sciences
and technology.
Used for mainly
programmes usually
entertainment nature, not covered by
other categories. Examples
quizzes, panel games,
interviews.
Commercial music,
generally be considered to be of current
popular appeal, often featuring in current
or recent record sales charts.
Contemporary modern music, usually
written and performed
musicians.
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.
Classical music for general, rather than
specialist appreciation. Examples
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.
expanding or
primarily to
speech-based
of light-
include:
personality
which would
by young
of