Rds; Overview Of The Rds Function; Displaying The Station Name; Retuning The Same Programme Automatically - Sony MDX-C800REC Operating Instructions Manual

RDS

Overview of the RDS
function
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows FM stations to send
additional digital information along with the
regular radio programme signal. Your car
stereo offers you a variety of services. Here are
just a few: retuning the same programme
automatically, listening to traffic
announcements, and locating a station by
programme type.
Notes
• Depending on the country or region, not all of
the RDS functions are available.
• RDS may not work properly if the signal strength
is weak or if the station you are tuned to is not
transmitting RDS data.
Displaying the station
name
The name of the current station appears in the
display.
Select an FM station (page 30).
When you tune in an FM station that
transmits RDS data, the station name
appears on the display.
Changing the displayed item
Each time you press (DSPL/PTY), the item
changes as follows:
Station Name (Frequency) y Programme type
After you select the desired item, the display
will automatically change to the Motion
Display mode after a few seconds.
In the Motion Display mode, all the items are
scrolled in the display one by one in order.
Tip
The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See
"Changing the sound and display settings" on
page 43.)
Retuning the same
programme automatically

— Alternative Frequencies (AF)

The Alternative Frequencies (AF) function
automatically selects and retunes the station
with the strongest signal in a network. By
using this function, you can continuously
listen to the same programme during a long-
distance drive without having to retune the
station manually.
Frequencies change automatically.
98.5MHz
Station
1
Select an FM station (page 30).
2
Press (SHIFT).
3
Press (5) (AF) repeatedly until "AF on"
appears.
The unit starts searching for an alternative
station with a stronger signal in the same
network.
4
Press (SHIFT).
96.0MHz
102.5MHz
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