"Rds; Using The Radio Data System (Rds); Models Of Area Code Cel, Cek Only - Sony STR-DG510 Operating Instructions Manual

Usingthe RadioData
System(RDS)
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
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 lot 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 wilh your local radio stations for details.
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Simply select a station on the FM
band using direct tuning (page
53),
automatic tuning (page 53), or
preset tuning (page 55).
When you tune ill a station that provides RDS
services, "RDS" lights up and the program
service name appears on the display.
Note
RDS nla> not work properly if tile station you tuned
to is not transnfitting the RDS signal properly or if
the signal strength is weak.
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 _ Frequency
Program Type indication a) _ Radio Text
indication b) _ Current Time indication (in
24-hour system mode) _ Sound field
currently applied
a/Type of program being broadcast.
b)Tcxt messages sent by the RDS station.
Notes
• If there is an emergency announcement by
govermneut 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.
Program type
indication
NEWS News programs
AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on
current news
INFO Programs offering information on
a wide spectrum of sut_iects.
including consun_er affairs and
medical advice
SPORT Sports programs
EDUCATE Educational programs, such as
"how4o" and advice programs
DRAMA Radio plays and serials
CULTURE Programs about national or
regional culture, such as language
and social concerns
SCIENCE Programs about the natural
sciences and technology
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