Using The Radio Data System On Fm Stations (Rds); (European Model Only) - Sony CMT-GPX9DAB Operating Instructions Manual

Note
When switching to CD function from tuner, a longer
time may be required to access the disc. In this case, set
"CD POWER" and "ON" by CD power manage
function (page 14).
Tips
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
aerials, or connect a commercially available external
aerial.
• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press
FM MODE repeatedly until "MONO" appears.
There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will
improve.
• Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "AUTO"
appears in step 3 above, then press + or – (or
TUNING + or – on the unit). The frequency
indication changes and scanning stops when the
system tunes in a station (Automatic Tuning).
• To record the radio programs, use manual recording
(page 18).
• When receiving DAB station that carries DRC
(Dynamic Range Control) data, "DRC" appears in
the display.
• "SECONDARY" appears in the display when
receiving secondary service (DAB only).
• Primary service is automatically received when
secondary service ends.
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Using the Radio Data
System on FM stations
(RDS)

(European model only)

What is the Radio Data
System?
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows radio stations to send
additional information along with the regular
program signal. RDS is available only on FM
stations.*
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned
in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the
signal is weak.
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they
provide the same types of services. If you are not
familiar with the RDS system, check with your local
radio stations for details on RDS services in your
area.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station from the FM band.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the station name appears in the display.
To check the RDS information
Each time you press DISPLAY the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Station name* t Frequency t Clock display
t Bass level t Treble level
* If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the
station name may not appear in the display.