Pioneer X-HM20-K: Using the Radio Data System (RDS) Timer and sleep operation (Remote (continued) control only)

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

Timer and sleep operation (Remote

(continued)

control only)

SOCIAL Programmes about people and things

that influence them individually or in

groups. Includes: sociology, history,

geography, psychology and society.

RELIGION Any aspect of beliefs and faiths,

involving a God or Gods, the nature of

existence and ethics.

PHONE IN Involving members of the public

expressing their views either by phone

or at a public forum.

TRAVEL Features and programmes concerned

with travel to near and far destinations,

package tours and travel ideas and

Timer playback:

opportunities. Not for use for

The unit turns on and plays the desired source (CD,

announcements about problems,

delays, or roadworks affecting

TUNER, USB, iPod, LINE IN) at a preset time.

immediate travel where TP/TA should

This unit has 2 types of timer: ONCE TIMER and

be used.

DAILY TIMER.

LEISURE Programmes concerned with

Once timer:

recreational activities in which the

listener might participate. Examples

Once timer play works for one time only at a preset time.

include, Gardening, Fishing, Antique

(“ ” indicator).

collecting, Cooking, Food & Wine, etc.

Daily timer:

JAZZ Polyphonic, syncopated music

Daily timer play works at the same preset time every day

characterised by improvisation.

that we set. For example, set the timer as a wake-up call

COUNTRY Songs which originate from, or continue

every morning.

the musical tradition of the American

(“DAILY” indicator).

Southern States. Characterised by a

straightforward melody and narrative

Using the once timer and daily timer in combination:

story line.

For example, use the once timer to listen to a radio

programme, and use the daily timer to wake up.

NATION M Current Popular Music of the Nation or

Region in that country's language, as

opposed to International “Pop” which is

1 Set the daily timer (page 21).

usually US or UK inspired and in

2 Set the once timer (page 21).

English.

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, usually

played on acoustic instruments. The

narrative or story may be based on

historical events or people.

DOCUMENT Programme concerned with factual

matters, presented in an investigative

1

style.

TEST Broadcast when testing emergency

2

broadcast equipment or receivers.

ALARM Emergency announcement made under

3

exceptional circumstances to give

warning of events causing danger of a

4

general nature.

TP Broadcasts which carry traffic

5

announcements.

TA Traffic announcements are being

6

broadcast.

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