Sony STR-SE501 - Manual (Page 43)

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Description of program types
Programme type What you hear
NONE Any programmes not defined
below.
NEWS News programmes.
AFFAIRS Topical programmes that expand
on current news.
INFO Programmes about consumer
affairs and professional advice
(eg. medical advice).
SPORT Sports programmes.
EDUCATE Educational programmes, such
as a “how-to” programme and
advice.
DRAMA Radio plays and serials.
CULTURE Programmes about national or
regional culture, such as religion,
language, and societal concerns.
SCIENCE Programmes about the natural
sciences.
VARIED Programmes containing celebrity
interviews, panel games, and
comedy.
POP M Popular music programmes.
ROCK M Rock music programmes.
EASY M Easy listening (middle of the
road music).
LIGHT M Classical music, such as
instrumental, vocal, and choral.
CLASSICS Performances of major
orchestras, chamber music,
opera, etc.
OTHER M Music that does not fit into any
of the above categories, such as
rhythm & blues and reggae.
Programme type What you hear
WEATHER Programmes about the weather
report.
FINANCE Stock Market reports, commerce,
trading etc.
CHILDREN Programmes targeted at young
audience for entertainment and
interest.
SOCIAL Programmes on sociology,
history, geography, psychology
and society.
RELIGION Aspect of beliefs and faiths.
PHONE IN Expression of views by phone or
at a public forum.
TRAVEL Programmes on package tours,
destinations, travel ideas and
opportunity.
LEISURE Programmes on recreational
activities which listeners might
participate.
JAZZ Polyphonic, syncopated music.
COUNTRY Songs originating from American
Southern States.
NATION M Current popular music of the
Nation or Region.
OLDIES “Golden age” music.
FOLK M Music which has roots in the
musical culture of a particular
nation.
DOCUMENT Programme concerning factual
matters.