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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