Sony Model PMC-MD55 - Manual (Page 32)

The Radio 32 GB
Children’s programmes (Children)
For programmes targeted at a young
audience, primarily for entertainment and
interest, rather than where the objective is
to educate.
Social Affairs (Social)
Programmes about people and things that
influence them individually or in groups.
Includes: sociology, history, geography,
psychology and society.
Religion (Religion)
Any aspect of beliefs and faiths, involving
a God or Gods, the nature of existence
and ethics.
Phone In (Phone In)
Involving members of the public
expressing their views either by phone or
at a public forum.
Travel (Travel)
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.
Leisure (Leisure)
Programmes concerned with recreational
activities in which the listener might
participate. Examples include, Gardening,
Fishing, Antique collecting, Cooking,
Food & Wine, etc.
Jazz Music (Jazz)
Polyphonic, syncopated music
characterised by improvisation.
Country Music (Country)
Songs which originate from, or continue
the musical tradition of the American
Southern States. Characterized by a
straightforward melody and narrative
story line.
National Music (Nation M)
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.
Oldies Music (Oldies)
Music from the so-called “golden age” of
popular music.
Folk Music (Folk M)
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.
Documentary (Document)
Programme concerned with factual
matters, presented in an investigative
style.
PTY undefined (None)
Any programmes not defined above.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)