Rds Information - Sony HT-DDW750 Operating Instructions Manual

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)
This receiver also allows you to use RDS
(Radio Data System), which enables radio
stations to send additional information along
with the regular progr_wa signal.
Note that RDS is operable only l_r FM
stalions.*
* Not al! FM stations provide RDS service, nor do
they provide the same types of services. If you are
_lot familiar with the RDS services in your area,
check with your local radio stations for details.
Receiving
RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station on the FM band
using direct tuning (page 28), automatic
tuning (page 29), or preset tuning
(page 29).
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the RDS indicator lights up and the
program station n_wae normally appears in the
display.
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned
to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the
signal strength is weak.
Displaying RDS information
While receiving an RDS station, press
DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, RDS
information on the display changes cyclically
as follows:
Progr_wa Station name .-+ Frequency
Progr_un Type indicatioW ) --.- Radio Text
indication _') .--- Current Time indication (in
24-hour system) _+ Sound field currently
applied
a) Type of program bein S broadcast (page 32).
b) Text messages sent by the RDS station.
Notes
• If there is an emergent S an_lomlcement by
government authorities, "ALARM" flashes in tile
disp]a S.
• When _he message c(msists of 9 characters or more,
the message scrolls across the display.
• If a station does not provide
a particular RDS
smwice, "NO XXXX" (such as "NO TEXT")
appears in the display.
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