Rds - Sony DSX-A50BT Operating Instructions Manual

Receiving the stored stations
1
Select the band, then press a number
button ( to ) on the main unit*.
* When the remote commander is used, the
number buttons  to  are available.
Tuning automatically
1 Select the band, then press  +/–
to search for the station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat this procedure until the
desired station is received.
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want
to listen to, press and hold  +/– to locate
the approximate frequency, then press
 +/– repeatedly to fine adjust to the
desired frequency (manual tuning).
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RDS

FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information
along with the regular radio program signal.
Notes
• Depending on the country/region, not all RDS
functions may be available.
• RDS will not work if the signal strength is too
weak, or if the station you are tuned to is not
transmitting RDS data.
Changing display items
Press .
Selecting PTY (Program
Types)
Displays the currently received program
type. Also searches your selected program
type.
1 Press  during FM reception.
The current program type name appears
if the station is transmitting PTY data.
2
Rotate the control dial until the desired
program type appears, then press it.
The unit starts to search for a station
broadcasting the selected program type.