Using The Radio Data System (Rds); (Models Of Area Code Cel, Cek, Ece Only) - Sony 3-289-450-44(1) Operating Instructions Manual

Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
(Models of area code CEL, CEK,
ECE only)
This receiver also allows you to use RDS
(Radio Data System), which enables radio
stations to send additional information along
with the regular program signal. You can
display RDS information.
Notes
• RDS is operable only for FM stations.
• Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do
they provide the same type of services. If you are
not familiar with the RDS services in your area,
check with your local radio stations for details.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station on the FM
band using Direct Tuning (page 64),
Automatic Tuning (page 63), or
Preset Tuning (page 66).
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, "RDS" lights up and the program
service name appears on the display.
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned
to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if
the signal strength is weak.
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Displaying RDS information
While receiving an RDS station,
press DISPLAY repeatedly on the
receiver.
Each time you press the button, RDS
information on the display changes cyclically
as follows:
Program Service name t Frequency t
Program Type indication
b)
t Current Time indication (in
indication
24-hour system mode) t Sound field
currently applied t Volume level
a)
Type of program being broadcast.
b)
Text messages sent by the RDS station.
Notes
• If there is an emergency announcement by
government authorities, "ALARM" flashes in the
display.
• When the message consists of 9 characters or more,
the message scrolls across the display.
• If a station does not provide a particular RDS
service, "NO XXXX" (such as "NO TEXT")
appears on the display.
Description of program types
Program type Description
indication
NEWS News programs
AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on
current news
INFO Programs offering information on
a wide spectrum of subjects,
including consumer affairs and
medical advice
SPORT Sports programs
EDUCATE Educational programs, such as
"how-to" and advice programs
DRAMA Radio plays and serials
CULTURE Programs about national or
regional culture, such as language
and social concerns
a)
t Radio Text