Rds; Overview Of Rds - Sony MEX-5DI Operating Instructions (XT-XM1) Operating Instructions Manual

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.
Standard mode :
Tuner
Radio
Preset
icon
band number
Frequency/
Station name
Spectrum analyser mode/Panorama mode/
Screen saver mode/Slide show mode:
Preset Frequency/
Radio
band number Station name
Clock mode:
Radio Preset
band number
Clock
Frequency/
Station name
RDS services
RDS data offers you other conveniences, such as:
• Automatic retuning of a programme, helpful
during long-distance drives. — AF t page 28
• Receiving traffic announcements, even
when enjoying another programme/source.
— TA t page 29
• Selecting stations by the type of
programme. — PTY t page 30
• Automatic clock time setting. — CT t page
31
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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