Using Radio Data System (Rds) - Sony XAV-602BT Operating Instructions Manual

Using Radio Data System (RDS)

Display items

 Band name, RDS*
1 , TP*
 Program service name, frequency, RDS data
 Preset number
*1 During RDS reception.
*2 During traffic program reception.
RDS services
This unit automatically provides RDS services as
follows:
AF (Alternative Frequencies)
Selects and retunes to the station with the
strongest signal in a network. By using this
function, you can continuously listen to the same
program during a long-distance drive without
having to retune to the same station manually.
TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic Program)
Provides current traffic information/programs. Any
information/program received will interrupt the
currently selected source.
PTY (Program Types)
Displays the currently received program type.
Also searches for a designated program type.
CT (Clock Time)
The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the
clock.
Tip
If you adjust the volume level during a traffic
announcement, that level will be stored into memory
for subsequent traffic announcements, independently
from the regular volume level.
Setting AF
1
Press HOME, then touch [Tuner].
2
Touch the desired band ([FM1], [FM2] or
[FM3]).
3
Touch , then [AF (Alternative
Frequencies)] to set [ON].
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
2
Setting TA
1
Press HOME, then touch [Settings].
2
Touch [Source Settings].
The source setting menu appears.
3
Touch [TA (Traffic Announcement)] to set
[ON].
To store RDS stations with the AF and TA
setting
You can preset RDS stations along with the AF/TA
setting. Set AF/TA, then store the station with BTM
or manually. If you preset manually, you can also
preset non-RDS stations.
To receive emergency announcements
With AF or TA on, emergency announcements will
automatically interrupt the currently selected
source.
To stay with one regional program
(Regional)
When the AF and Regional functions are on, you
will not be switched to another regional station
with a stronger frequency. If you leave this regional
program's reception area, touch
 [OFF] during FM reception. This function does
not work in the UK and some other areas.
Local Link function (UK only)
This function enables you to select other local
stations in the area, even if they are not stored on
your numbers. During FM reception, touch a
number ([1] to [6]) on which a local station is stored.
Within 5 seconds, press again the number of the
local station. Repeat this procedure until the local
station is received.
Selecting program types (PTY)
1
During FM reception, touch [PTY].
To scroll the list, move the scrollbar up and
down.
 [Regional]
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