Note
0
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
8 seconds, and then the station name will remain it.
0
If you want to listen to the same programme type of
another station, press the [PTY] button while the
channel number or station name is flashing. The unit
will look for the next station.
0
If no station can be found, “Not Found” will appear
for 4 seconds.
If you select the traffic programme:
If you select the traffic programme (TP) in step 3, “TP”
will appear.
(This does not mean that you can listen to the traffic
information at that time.)
When the traffic information is broadcast, “TA” will
appear.
Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes, TP (Traffic Programme) and TA (Traffic
Announcement)
You can search for and receive the following PTY, TP and TA signals.
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
Classical music 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 other categories. Particularly used for
specialist music of which Rhythm & Blues and Reggae are examples.
WEATHER
Weather reports and forecasts and meteorological information.
FINANCE
Stock Market reports, commerce, trading, etc.
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