Sony CDX-MP30 - Manual (Page 17)

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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.
Source
Displayable items
• Clock
• Station name (Frequency)
• RDS data
To Press
Switch Clock/ (DSPL)
Station name
RDS services
RDS data offers you other conveniences, such
as:
•Automatic retuning of a programme,
helpful during long-distance drives. — AF
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•Receiving traffic announcements, even
when enjoying another programme/source.
— TA
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•Selecting stations by the type of programme.
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•Automatic clock time setting. — CT
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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 function
The alternative frequencies (AF) function
allows the radio to always tune into the area’s
strongest signal for the station you are
listening to.
1
Select an FM station (page 15).
2
Press (AF) repeatedly until “AF-ON”
appears.
The unit starts searching for an alternative
station with a stronger signal in the same
network.
If “NO AF” flashes, the currently tuned into
station does not have an alternative
frequency.
Notes
• If you want to change the on/off setting while
playing a CD, press (AF).
• 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.”
For stations without alternative
frequencies
Turn the SEEK/AMS control dial while
the station name is flashing (within
8 seconds).
The unit starts searching for another
frequency with the same PI (Programme
Identification) data (“PI SEEK” appears).
If the unit cannot find the same PI, the unit
returns to the previously selected
frequency.
Station
98.5MHz
102.5MHz
96.0MHz
Frequencies change automatically.
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