Sony STR-DE185 - Manual (Page 17)

Receiving Broadcasts
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Description of program types
Program type Description
indication
NEWS
AFFAIRS
INFO
SPORT
EDUCATE
DRAMA
CULTURE
SCIENCE
VARIED
POP M
ROCK M
EASY M
LIGHT M
CLASSICS
OTHER M
WEATHER
FINANCE
CHILDREN
SOCIAL
RELIGION
PHONE IN
TRAVEL
Program type Description
indication
LEISURE
JAZZ
COUNTRY
NATION M
OLDIES
FOLK M
DOCUMENT
NONE
News programs
Topical programs that expand on
current news
Programs offering information on a
wide spectrum of subjects,
including consumer affairs and
medical advice
Sports programs
Educational programs, such as
“how-to” and advice programs
Radio plays and serials
Programs about national or
regional culture, such as language
and social concerns
Programs about the natural
sciences and technology
Other types of programs such as
celebrity interviews, panel games,
and comedy
Popular music programs
Rock music programs
Easy Listening
Instrumental, vocal, and choral
music
Performances of major orchestras,
chamber music, opera, etc.
Music that does not fit into any
categories above, such as Rhythm
& Blues and Reggae
Weather information
Stock market reports and trading,
etc.
Programs for children
Programs about people and the
things that affect them
Programs of religious content
Programs where members of the
public express their views by
phone or in a public forum
Programs about travel. Not for
announcements that are located by
TP/TA.
Programs on recreational activities
such as gardening, fishing,
cooking, etc.
Jazz programs
Country music programs
Programs featuring the popular
music of the country or region
Programs featuring oldies music
Folk music programs
Investigative features
Any programs not defined above