Overview Of Rds - Sony CDX-CA600X Operating Instructions Manual

If preset tuning does not work
— Automatic tuning/ Local Seek Mode
Automatic tuning:
Turn the SEEK/AMS control dial to search
for the station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Turn the SEEK/AMS control dial
until the desired station is received.
Local Seek Mode:
If the automatic tuning stops too
frequently, press (SENS/BTM) repeatedly
until "LOCAL-ON" appears.
"LCL" indicator is displayed.
Only the stations with relatively strong
signals will be tuned in.
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want
to listen to, turn the SEEK/AMS control dial until
the desired frequency appears (manual tuning).
If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
During radio reception, press (SENS/BTM)
repeatedly until "MONO-ON" appears.
The sound improves, but becomes
monaural ("ST" disappears).
To return to normal mode, select "MONO-
OFF."
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"MONO" indicator is displayed.
RDS

Overview of RDS

FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information
along with the regular radio programme
signal. For example, one of the following will
be displayed upon receiving a station with
RDS capability.
Source
Displayable items
• Clock
• Station name (Frequency)
• RDS data
To Press
(DSPL)
Switch Clock/
Station name
RDS services
RDS data offers you other conveniences, such
as:
•Automatic retuning of a programme,
helpful during long-distance drives. — AF
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•Receiving traffic announcements, even
when enjoying another programme/source.
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•Selecting stations by the type of programme.
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•Automatic clock time setting. — CT
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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.