Sony STR-DA7100ES Operating Instructions - Page 81

Amplifier Operation a)This information also appears for non-RDS FM stations. b)Appears only when the preset station is indexed. c)Type of program being broadcast. d)Text messages sent by the RDS station. Notes • If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities, "Alarm-Alarm!" flashes in the display. • If a station does not provide a particular RDS service, "No XX" (such as "No Clock Time") appears on the display. • When a station broadcasts radio text data, it is displayed at the same rate at which it is sent from the station. Any change in this rate is reflected in the display rate of the data. Description of program types Program type Description indication News News programs Current Affairs Topical programs that expand on current news Information Programs offering information on a wide spectrum of subjects, including consumer affairs and medical advice Sport Sports programs Education Educational programs, such as "how-to" and advice programs Drama Radio plays and serials Cultures Programs about national or regional culture, such as language and social concerns Science Programs about the natural sciences and technology Varied Speech Other types of programs such as celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy Pop Music Popular music programs Rock Music Rock music programs M.o.R. Music Easy Listening Light Classics M Instrumental, vocal, and choral music Program type Description indication Serious Classics Performances of major orchestras, chamber music, opera, etc. Other Music Music that does not fit into any categories above, such as Rhythm & Blues and Reggae Wether & Metr Weather information Finance Stock market reports and trading, etc. Children's Progs Programs for children Social Affairs 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 & Touring Programs about travel. Not for announcements that are located by TP/TA. Leisure & Hobby Programs on recreational activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc. Jazz Music Jazz programs Country Music Country music programs National Music Programs featuring the popular music of the country or region Oldies Music Programs featuring oldies music Folk Music Folk music programs Documentary Investigative features None Any programs not defined above 81GB