Sony CDX-GT111 - Manual (Page 7)

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Radio
Storing and receiving stations
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.
Storing automatically — BTM
1
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until
“TUNER” appears.
To change the band, press (MODE)
repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2,
FM3, MW or LW.
2
Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
3
Press the select button repeatedly
until “BTM” appears.
4
Press (SEEK) +.
The unit stores stations in order of frequency
on the number buttons.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Storing manually
1
While receiving the station that you
want to store, press and hold a
number button ((1) to (6)) until
“MEMORY” appears.
The number button indication appears in the
display.
Note
If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previously stored station will be replaced.
Tip
When a RDS station is stored, the AF/TA setting is
also stored (page 8).
Receiving the stored stations
1
Select the band, then press a number
button ((1) to (6)).
Tuning automatically
1
Select the band, then press (SEEK) –/+
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 (SEEK) –/+ to locate the
approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) –/+
repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency
(manual tuning).
RDS
Overview
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information along
with the regular radio program signal.
Display items
A Frequency* 1 (Program service name), Preset
number, Clock, RDS data
B TA/TP* 2
*1 While receiving the RDS station, “ *” is displayed
on the left of the frequency indication.
*2 “TA” flashes during traffic information. “TP” lights
up while such a station is received.
To change display items A, press (DSPL).
RDS services
This unit automatically provides RDS services as
follows:
AF (Alternative Frequencies)
Selects and retunes the station with the
strongest signal in a network. By using this
function, you can continuously listen to the
same program during a long-distance drive
without having to retune the same station
manually.
TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic
Program)
Provides current traffic information/programs.
Any information/program received, will
interrupt the currently selected source.
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