Rds; Overview Of Rds - Sony CDX-L550X 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.
Displayable items
• Music source
• Clock
• Function
Displayable items
•
Station name (frequency)
•
Programme type
To
Switch display
item
12
Press
(PTY/DSPL)
RDS services
RDS data offers you other conveniences, such as:
• Automatic retuning of a programme, helpful
during long-distance drives. — AF t page 13
• Receiving traffic announcements, even
when enjoying another programme/source. —
TA t page 14
• Selecting stations by the type of programme
it broadcasts. — PTY t page 15
• Automatic clock time setting. — CT t page
16
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.