Using The Radio Data System (Rds) - Sony CMT-SP55TC Operating Instructions Manual

Labelling the preset stations
(continued)
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Repeat steps 5 to 7 to complete the
entire title.
If you made a mistake
Press CURSORT or t until the character
you want to change flashes, then repeat steps
5 to 7.
To erase a character
Press CURSORT or t until the character
you want to erase flashes, then press
CLEAR.
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Press ENTER/YES to complete the
labelling procedure.
To cancel labelling
Press MENU/NO before completing the
procedure.
To check the station name
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
t Station name*
r
The preset number and the frequency
r
Clock display
* When the station is not labelled, the preset number
and the frequency are displayed automatically.
To erase the name
Do steps 1 to 4 and press CLEAR repeatedly until
the label disappears, then press ENTER/YES.
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Using the Radio Data
System (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
programme 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 as follows:
t Station name*
r
Frequency
r
Clock display
* If the RDS broadcast is not received, the station
name may not appear in the display.