Using The Radio Data System (Rds) - Sony CDX-C90R Operating Instructions Manual

Using the radio data system (RDS)

Overview of the RDS function
The radio data system (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows FM stations to send
additional digital information along with the regular radio programme signal.
This unit offers you the following convenient RDS features:
• Displaying the station name
• Re-tuning the same programme automatically
(Alternative Frequencies (AF))
• Listening to traffic, news, or information programmes
• Recording traffic announcements (Traffic Information Replay (TIR))
• Locating an RDS station by programme type
(Programme Type selection (PTY) function)
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.
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Playing and
recording traffic
announcements
(TIR function)
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Re-tuning the same programme automatically
(AF function)
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Displaying the station
name
Locating an RDS station by
programme type
(PTY function)
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News
Current Affairs
Information
Sport
Education
Drama
etc.