Sony MHC-BX5 - Manual (Page 32)

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Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
(continued)
1
Press PTY while listening to the
radio.
2
Turn 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 SHUTTLE until it clicks to
continue search for the station
number you want.
5
Press ENTER while the preset
station number you want is flashing.
To cancel PTY search
Press PTY again.
List of program types (PTY)
NEWS
News programs
AFFAIRS
Topical programs that expand on current
news
INFO
Programs about consumer affairs,
medical advice, etc.
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 jazz, rhythm and blues,
and reggae
WEATHER
Weather information
FINANCE
Stock market reports and tradings, etc.
CHILDREN
Program for children
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
TRAVEL
Programs about travel. Not for
announcements that are located
by TP/TA