Using Fm/Mw/Lw; Using Radio Data System (Rds) - Sony DSX-A310DAB Operating Instructions Manual

Using FM/MW/LW

Storing automatically (BTM)
1
Press MODE to change the band (FM1,
FM2, MW or LW).
2
Press MENU, rotate the control dial to
select [GENERAL], then press it.
3
Rotate the control dial to select [SET
BTM], then press it.
The unit stores stations in order of frequency on
the number buttons.
Tuning
1
Press MODE to change the band (FM1,
FM2, MW or LW).
2
Perform tuning.
To tune manually
Press and hold / (SEEK –/+) to locate
the approximate frequency, then press /
 (SEEK –/+) repeatedly to fine adjust to the
desired frequency.
To tune automatically
Press / (SEEK –/+).
Scanning stops when the unit receives a station.
Storing manually
1
While receiving the station that you want
to store, press and hold a number button
(1 to 6) until [MEM] appears.
Receiving the stored stations
1
Select the band, then press a number
button (1 to 6).

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 [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
[GENERAL] during FM reception (page 13).
This function does not work in the UK and some
other areas.
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