Receiving Rds Broadcasts - Sony STR-DA5800ES Operating Instructions Manual

Receiving RDS broadcasts

The Radio Data System (RDS) is a
broadcasting service that allows radio stations
to send additional information along with the
regular programming signal. This tuner offers
convenient RDS features, such as station name
display. RDS is available 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 system, check with your
local radio stations for details on RDS services in
your area.
Simply select a station from the FM
band.
When you tune to a station that provides RDS
services, the station name* appears on the TV
screen and in the display window.
* If an RDS broadcast is not received, a station name
will not appear in the display window.
Note
Some letters that can be displayed in the display
window cannot be displayed on the TV screen.
Tip
While a station name is displayed, you can check the
frequency by pressing DISPLAY MODE on the
receiver repeatedly.
Available options
Item
FM Mode
Preset Memory
Name Input
60
GB
Details
Switches the FM reception
mode to stereo or monaural.
Stores a radio station on a
specific preset number.
Names a preset station.