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Description of the pty codes for radio data system – JVC Micro Component System UX-GB9DAB User Manual

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Switching Temporarily to a Program of

Your Choice Automatically

The Enhanced Other Networks function allows the System
to switch temporarily to a preset FM station broadcasting a
program of your choice (TA, NEWS, or INFO).
• This function works while listening to an FM station

providing the required signals.

While listening to an FM station, select the program type.

How the Enhanced Other Networks function works:

Description of the PTY codes for Radio Data
System

• Classification of the PTY codes for some FM stations may

be different from the above list.

TA

Traffic announcement in your area

NEWS

See the right column.

INFO

CASE 1

If a station is not broadcasting the program of your
choice

The System continues tuning in to the current station.

«

When a station starts broadcasting the program of your
choice, the System automatically switches to that station.
The PTY code indicator starts flashing.

«

When the program is over, the System goes back to the
previously tuned station, but the function still remains
active (the indicator stops flashing and remains lit).

CASE 2

If a station is broadcasting the program of your choice

The System automatically switches to the station. The PTY
code indicator starts flashing.

«

When the program is over, the System goes back to the
previously tuned station, but the function still remains
active (the indicator stops flashing and remains lit).

CASE 3

If the station currently tuned in is broadcasting the
program of your choice

The PTY code indicator starts flashing.

«

When the program is over, the indicator stops flashing (the
function still remains active).

Remote
ONLY

TA/News/Info

TA

NEWS

INFO

OFF

REPEAT

(Canceled)

NEWS:

News.

AFFAIRS:

Topical program expanding or enlarging
upon the news—debate, or analysis.

INFO:

Programs the purpose of which is to impart
advice in the widest sense.

SPORT:

Programs concerned with any aspect of
sports.

EDUCATE:

Educational programs.

DRAMA:

All radio plays and serials.

CULTURE:

Programs concerning any aspect of national
or regional culture, including language,
theater, etc.

SCIENCE:

Programs about natural sciences and
technology.

VARIED:

Used for mainly speech-based programs
such as quizzes, panel games and
personality interviews.

POP M:

Commercial music of current popular
appeal.

ROCK M:

Rock music.

EASY M:

Current contemporary music considered to
be “easy-listening”.

LIGHT M:

Instrumental music, and vocal or choral
works.

CLASSICS:

Performances of major orchestral works,
symphonies, chamber music, etc.

OTHER M:

Music not fitting into any of the other
categories.

WEATHER:

Weather reports and forecasts.

FINANCE:

Stock Market reports, commerce, trading
etc.

CHILDREN:

Programs targeted at a young audience.

SOCIAL:

Programs about sociology, history,
geography, psychology and society.

RELIGION:

Religious programs.

PHONE IN:

Involving members of the public expressing
their views either by phone or at a public
forum.

TRAVEL:

Travel information.

LEISURE:

Programs about recreational activities.

JAZZ:

Jazz music.

COUNTRY:

Songs which originate from, or continue the
musical tradition of the American Southern
States.

NATION M:

Current popular music of the nation or
region in that country’s language.

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.

DOCUMENT: Programs concerning factual matters,

presented in an investigative style.

TEST:

Broadcasts for testing emergency
broadcast equipment or unit.

ALARM:

Emergency announcement.

NONE:

No program type, undefined program, or
difficult to categorize into particular types.

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