Using Radio Data System (Rds) - Sony DSX-A42UI Mode D'emploi

Storing manually
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While receiving the station that you
want to store, press and hold a
number button (1 to 6) until [MEM]
appears.
Receiving the stored stations
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Select the band, then press a
number button (1 to 6).
Using Radio Data System
(RDS)
Setting alternative frequencies (AF)
and traffic announcement (TA)
AF continuously retunes the station to the
strongest signal in a network, and TA
provides current traffic information or traffic
programs (TP) if received.
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Press AF/TA to select [AF-ON], [TA-
ON], [AF/TA-ON] or [AF/TA-OFF].
To store RDS stations with the AF and TA
setting
You can preset RDS stations along with an
AF/TA setting. Set AF/TA, then store the
station with BTM or manually. If you preset
manually, you can also preset non-RDS
stations.
To receive emergency announcements
With AF or TA on, emergency
announcements will automatically interrupt
the currently selected source.
When adjusting the volume level during
a traffic announcement
Level will be stored into memory for
subsequent traffic announcements,
independently from the regular volume level.
To stay with one regional program
(REGIONAL)
When the AF and REGIONAL functions are
on, you will not be switched to another
regional station with a stronger frequency. If
you leave this regional program's reception
area, set [REG-OFF] in the general setup
during FM reception (page 14).
This function does not work in the UK and
some other areas.
Local Link function (UK only)
This function enables you to select other
local stations in the area, even if they are not
stored on your number buttons.
During FM reception, press a number button
(1 to 6) on which a local station is stored.
Within 5 seconds, press again a number
button of the local station. Repeat this
procedure until the local station is received.
Selecting program types (PTY)
Use PTY to display or search for a desired
program type.
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Press and hold PTY during FM
reception.
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