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Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
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1
Press PTY/DIRECTION while
listening to the radio.
2
Turn the shuttle until it clicks to
select the program type you want.
See the “List of program types”
section below.
3
Press ENTER.
The unit starts searching the preset RDS
stations (“SEARCH” and the selected
program type are shown alternately in
the display).
When the tuner receives a program, the
preset station number flashes.
4
Turn the shuttle until it clicks to
display the preset station number
you desire.
5
Press ENTER while the preset
station number is flashing.
To cancel PTY search
Press PTY/DIRECTION again.
List of program types (PTY)
NEWS
News programs.
AFFAIRS
Topical programs that expand on current
news.
INFO
Programs about consumer affairs,
medical advice.
SPORT
Sports programs.
EDUCATE
Educational programs, such as “how-to”
programs and advice.
DRAMA
Radio plays and serials.
CULTURE
Programs about national or regional
culture, language, and social concerns.
SCIENCE
Programs about the natural sciences.
VARIED
Programs containing celebrity
interviews, panel games, and comedy.
POP M
Popular music programs.
ROCK M
Rock music programs.
EASY M
Easy listening (middle of the road
music).
LIGHT M
Classical music, such as instrumental,
vocal, and choral works.
CLASSICS
Performances of major orchestras,
chamber music, opera, etc.
OTHER M
Music, such as rhythm and blues and
reggae.
WEATHER
Weather information.
FINANCE
Stock market reports and trading, etc.
CHILDREN
Programs for young.
SOCIAL
Programs about people and the things
that affect them.
RELIGION
Programs of religious contents.
PHONE IN
Programs where members of the public
express their views by phone or in a
public forum.