Rds; Overview Of Rds; Automatic Retuning For Best Reception Results; Af (Alternative Frequencies) - Sony XR-CA430X Mode D'emploi

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
• Function
Displayable items
• Station name (frequency)
• Clock
To Press
(DSPL)
Switch display
item
RDS services
RDS data offers you other conveniences, such as:
• Automatic retuning of a programme, helpful
during long-distance drives. — AF t page 11
• Receiving traffic announcements, even
when enjoying another programme/source. —
TA t page 12
• Selecting stations by the type of programme
it broadcasts. — PTY t page 13
• Automatic clock time setting. — CT t page
14
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.
Automatic retuning for best
reception results

— AF (Alternative Frequencies)

The AF function allows the radio to always tune
into the area's strongest signal for the station you
are listening to.
Frequencies change automatically.
98.5 MHz
Station
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Select an FM station (page 9).
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Press (AF) repeatedly until "AF-ON"
appears.
The unit starts searching for an alternative
frequency with a stronger signal in the same
network.
If "NO AF" flashes, the currently tuned into
station does not have an alternative frequency.
Note
When there is no alternative frequency in the area or
when you do not need to search for one, turn the AF
function off by selecting "AF-OFF."
Changing the display item
Each time you press (AF), the item changes as
follows:
AF-ON y AF-OFF
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96.0 MHz
102.5 MHz
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