Pioneer X-HM50-K - Manual (Page 19)

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Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)
Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes
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.
CHILDREN For programmes targeted at a young
audience, primarily for entertainment
and interest, rather than where the
objective is to educate.
SOCIAL Programmes about people and things
that influence them individually or in
groups. Includes: sociology, history,
geography, psychology and society.
RELIGION Any aspect of beliefs and faiths,
involving a God or Gods, the nature of
existence and ethics.
PHONE IN Involving members of the public
expressing their views either by phone
or at a public forum.
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 Programmes concerned with
recreational activities in which the
listener might participate. Examples
include, Gardening, Fishing, Antique
collecting, Cooking, Food & Wine, etc.
JAZZ Polyphonic, syncopated music
characterised by improvisation.
COUNTRY Songs which originate from, or
continue the musical tradition of the
American Southern States.
Characterised by a straightforward
melody and narrative story line.
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 from the so-called “golden age”
of popular 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.
DOCUMENT Programme concerned with factual
matters, presented in an investigative
style.
TEST Broadcast when testing emergency
broadcast equipment or receivers.
ALARM Emergency announcement made
under exceptional circumstances to
give warning of events causing danger
of a general nature.
NONE No programme type (receive only).