Sony STR-SE501: Description of program types

Description of program types: Sony STR-SE501

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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.