Using The Radio Data System (Rds); Receiving Rds Broadcasts - Sony DHC-EX880MD Operating Instructions Manual

Labeling the preset stations
(continued)
9
Repeat steps 6 to 8 to complete the
name.
If you made a mistake, press N or n
until the character you want to change
flashes, then repeat steps 6 to 8. To erase
the character, press MENU/NO. Each
time you press the button, the character
at the position of the cursor is erased.
You cannot insert characters.
10
Press ENTER/YES to complete the
labeling procedure.
"Complete" appears for a few seconds
and the name is stored in the system
memory.
To cancel labeling
Press TUNING MODE (for DHC-EX880MD)
or PRESET (for DHC-MD717).
To check the Station Name of the
current station
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes as follows:
n Station Name n Frequency n Clock
To erase the name
Start over from step 1, then press MENU/NO
repeatedly after step 5 to erase the name.
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Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
(DHC-EX880MD only)
What is the Radio Data
System?
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows radio stations to send
additional information along with the regular
program signal. This tuner offers convenient
RDS features, such as monitoring traffic,
news, or information programs and locating a
station by program type (PTY). RDS is
available only on FM stations*.
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you are
tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly
or if the signal strength is weak.
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do
they provide the same types of services. If you are
not familiar with the RDS system, check with your
local radio stations for details on RDS services in
your area.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

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Simply select a station from the FM
band.
When you tune in a station that provides
RDS services, the station name appears
in the display.