Sony HT-SS2000 Operating Instructions - Page 53
Displaying RDS information, Description of program types, While receiving an RDS station - forums
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Tuner Operations Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press the button, RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows: Program Service name t Frequency t Program Type indicationa) t Radio Text indicationb) t Current Time indication (in 24-hour system mode) t Sound field currently applied t Volume level a)Type of program being broadcast (page 53). b)Text messages sent by the RDS station. Notes • If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities, "ALARM" flashes in the display. • When the message consists of 9 characters or more, the message scrolls across the display. • If a station does not provide a particular RDS service, "NO XXXX" (such as "NO TEXT") appears on the display. Description of program types Program type Description indication NEWS News programs AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on current news INFO Programs offering information on a wide spectrum of subjects, including consumer affairs and medical advice SPORT Sports programs EDUCATE Educational programs, such as "how-to" and advice programs DRAMA Radio plays and serials CULTURE Programs about national or regional culture, such as language and social concerns SCIENCE Programs about the natural sciences and technology Program type Description indication VARIED Other types of programs such as celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy POP M Popular music programs ROCK M Rock music programs EASY M Easy Listening LIGHT M Instrumental, vocal, and choral music CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras, chamber music, opera, etc. OTHER M Music that does not fit into any categories above, such as Rhythm & Blues and Reggae WEATHER Weather information FINANCE Stock market reports and trading, etc. CHILDREN Programs for children SOCIAL Programs about people and the things that affect them RELIGION Programs of religious content 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. LEISURE Programs on recreational activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc. JAZZ Jazz programs COUNTRY Country music programs NATION M Programs featuring the popular music of the country or region OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music FOLK M Folk music programs DOCUMENT Investigative features NONE Any programs not defined above 53GB