Sony CDX-L410 - Manual (Page 11)

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RDS
Overview of RDS
FM stations servicing Radio Data System
(RDS) sends 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.
To Press
Switch display (DSPL)
item
RDS services
RDS data offers you other conveniences, such
as:
• Automatic retuning of a programme,
helpful during long-distance drives. — AF
t page 12
• Receiving traffic announcements, even
when enjoying another programme/source.
— TA
t page 13
• Selecting stations by the type of programme
it broadcasts. — PTY t page 14
• Automatic clock time setting. — CT
t page 15
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.
If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
During radio reception, press (SENS/BTM)
repeatedly until “MONO-ON” appears.
The sound improves, but becomes
monaural (“ST” disappears).
To return to normal mode, select “MONO-
OFF.”
Storing only the desired
stations
You can manually preset the desired stations
on any chosen number button.
1
Press (SRC) repeatedly to select the
radio.
2
Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3
Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune
in the station that you want to store.
4
Press the desired number button ((1) to
(6)) until “MEM” 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 erased.
Source
Displayable items
• Station name (frequency)
• Programme type
“MONO” indicator is displayed.