Manual tuning, Using the radio data system (rds), European model only) – Sony CMT-SX2D User Manual
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Listening to non-preset radio
station
— Manual Tuning
1
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM.”
2
Press TUNING + or – repeatedly to tune
in the desired station.
To cut the sound
Press MUTING.
Press MUTING again or VOLUME + to restore
sound.
To listen to an FM stereo program
without stereo effect
When an FM stereo program has static noise,
press FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO”
appears. There will be no stereo effect, but the
reception will improve.
Tips
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
antennas, or connect a commercially available
external antenna.
• Press and hold TUNING + or –. The frequency
indication changes and scanning stops when the
system tunes in a station (Automatic Tuning).
• To record the radio programs, use manual recording
What is the Radio Data
System?
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows radio stations to send
additional information along with the regular
program signal. This tuner offers convenient
RDS features like station name. RDS is
available only on FM stations.*
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned
in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the
signal is weak.
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they
provide the same types of services. If you are not
familiar with the RDS system, check with your local
radio stations for details on RDS services in your
area.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station from the FM band.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the station name appears in the display.
To check the RDS information
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Station name
1)
t Preset number
2)
and
frequency
t Clock display (for a few seconds)
t Effect status (for a few seconds)
1)
If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the
station name may not appear in the display.
2)
Preset number is displayed only if you preset radio
stations (page 28).
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
(European model only)