Using the radio data system (rds) – Sony DAV-EA20 User Manual

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If you make a mistake

Press

C or c repeatedly until the character

to be changed flashes, then press

X/x to

select the desired character. Capital letters,
numbers, and 9 symbols (’ + – / < > _ , blank
space) can be input for a radio station name.

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Press ENTER.

The station name is stored.

What is the Radio Data
System?

The 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, such as station name display.
RDS is available only for FM stations.*

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.

* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor 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.

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 front panel display.

To check the RDS information

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes as follows:

* If an RDS broadcast is not received, the station

name may not appear in the display.

Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)

Station name*

r

Frequency

r

Sound field

r

Volume

t

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