Using The Radio Data System (Rds); Receiving Rds Broadcasts; Displaying Rds Information - Sony STR-DB895D Operating Instructions Manual

Using the remote
1
Press TUNER repeatedly to select the DAB,
FM or AM band.
2
Press PRESET/CH/D.SKIP +/– repeatedly
to select the preset station you want.
To select the preset station
directly
Press the numeric buttons on the remote.
The preset station of the selected number in the
current memory page is tuned in. Press SHIFT
repeatedly on the remote to change the memory
page.
Notes
• When you tune in a DAB broadcast, do not turn up
the volume on the receiver too loud. Since DAB
broadcasts have a wide dynamic range, a loud sound
may affect your ears or cause the receiver or speakers
to be damaged.
• When tuning in a DAB station, it may take a few
seconds before you hear any sound.
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
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 also display
RDS information.
Notes
• RDS is operable only for FM stations.
• Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they
provide the same types 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 automatic tuning (page 25), direct
tuning (page 26), or preset tuning
(page 28).
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the "RDS" indicator lights up and the
program service name appears in 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.

Displaying RDS information

While receiving an RDS station, press
DISPLAY repeatedly.
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 24-
indication
hour system) t Sound field currently applied
t Volume level
a)
Type of program being broadcast (see page 30).
b)
Text messages sent by the RDS station.
a)
t Radio Text
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