Using Radio Data System (Rds) - Sony WX-900BT Operating Instructions Manual

Using Radio Data System (RDS)

Setting alternative frequencies (AF) and
traffic announcement (TA)
AF continuously retunes the station to the strongest
signal in a network, and TA provides current traffic
information or traffic programs (TP) if received.
1
Press MENU, rotate the control dial to
select [SET GENERAL], then press it.
2
Rotate the control dial to select [SET AF/
TA], then press it.
3
Rotate the control dial to select [SET AF-
ON], [SET TA-ON], [SET AF/TA-ON] or [SET
AF/TA-OFF], then press it.
To store RDS stations with the AF and TA
setting
You can preset RDS stations along with an 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 adjust the volume level during a traffic
announcement
Level will be stored into memory for subsequent
traffic announcements, independently from the
regular volume level.
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, set [SET REG-OFF] in [SET
GENERAL] during FM reception (page 17).
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 number buttons.
During FM reception, press a number button (1 to 6)
on which a local station is stored. Within 5 seconds,
press again a number button of the local station.
Repeat this procedure until the local station is
received.
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Selecting program types (PTY)
1
Press PTY during FM reception.
2
Rotate the control dial until the desired
program type appears, then press it.
The unit starts to search for a station
broadcasting the selected program type.
Type of programs
NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs), INFO
(Information), SPORT (Sports), EDUCATE
(Education), DRAMA (Drama), CULTURE (Culture),
SCIENCE (Science), VARIED (Varied), POP M (Pop
Music), ROCK M (Rock Music), EASY M (M.O.R.
Music), LIGHT M (Light classical), CLASSICS (Serious
classical), OTHER M (Other Music), WEATHER
(Weather), FINANCE (Finance), CHILDREN
(Children's program), SOCIAL A (Social Affairs),
RELIGION (Religion), PHONE IN (Phone In), TRAVEL
(Travel), LEISURE (Leisure), JAZZ (Jazz Music),
COUNTRY (Country Music), NATION M (National
Music), OLDIES (Oldies Music), FOLK M (Folk Music),
DOCUMENT (Documentary)
Setting clock time (CT)
The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the
clock.
1
Set [SET CT-ON] in [SET GENERAL]
(page 17).