Using the sleep timer, About the radio data system (rds) – Sony DAR-RD100 User Manual

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• To tune in a station manually, press TUNING +/

–.

• To start auto tuning, press and hold TUNING +/

–. If you want to stop scanning, press TUNING
+/– again.

If FM sound is noisy

Press FM MODE so that “MONO” appears in the
centre unit display. There will be no stereo effect,
but reception will improve. To restore the stereo
effect, press FM MODE again.

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Hints

• You can also select a preset station using the number

buttons and SET button.

• To improve reception, reorient the aerials.
• You can also select FM or AM by pressing

FUNCTION on the centre unit repeatedly. “AM” or
“FM” appears in the centre unit display.

About the Radio Data System (RDS)

The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows radio stations to send
additional information along with the regular
broadcast signal. This tuner offers convenient
RDS features, such as station name display. RDS
is available only on FM stations*.

* Not all FM stations provide the RDS service, neither do

they provide the same type 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.

Note

RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned
to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly, or if the
signal strength is weak.

To receive 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.

* If an RDS broadcast is not received, the station name

may not appear in the display.

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Hint

When a station name is displayed, you can check the
frequency by pressing FM DISPLAY repeatedly.

Using the Sleep Timer

You can set the speaker system to turn off at a
preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to
music. You can set a time up to 90 minutes in 10-
minute increments.

Note

The sleep timer function works for the speaker system
only. The recorder remains turned on.

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Set the AMP/DVD switch to AMP.

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Press SLEEP repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the centre unit
display (the remaining time) changes as
follows:

The “SLEEP” indicator lights up in the centre
unit display.

To check the remaining time

Press SLEEP once.

To change the remaining time

Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired time.

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AMP/DVD
switch

SLEEP

SLEEP 80M

SLEEP 70M

SLEEP 10M ..... SLEEP 60M

SLEEP OFF

SLEEP 90M

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