Sony CDX-C8850R - Manual (Page 14)

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RDS
Overview of the RDS
function
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows FM stations to send
additional digital information along with the
regular radio programme signal. Your car
stereo offers you a variety of services. Here are
just a few: re-tuning the same programme
automatically, listening to traffic
announcements and locating a station by
programme type.
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.
Displaying the station
name
The name of the current station lights up in the
display.
Select an FM station (page 12).
When you tune in an FM station that
transmits RDS data, the station name
appears in the display.
Note
The “*” indication means that an RDS station is
being received.
If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
1
Press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY
MODE) repeatedly until “Mono” appears.
2
Press (5) (t) repeatedly until “Mono
on” appears.
The sound improves, but becomes
monaural (“ST” disappears).
3
Press (SHIFT).
To return to the normal mode, select “Mono
off” in step 2 above.
Changing the display item
Each time you press (DSPL/SA), the item
changes as follows:
Frequency (Station Name)* y Clock
* When you tune in an FM station that transmits
RDS data, the station name appears.
After if you select the desired item, the display
will be automatically change to the Motion
Display mode after about a few seconds.
In the Motion Display mode, all the above
items are scrolled in the display one by one in
order.
Tip
The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See
”Changing the sound and display settings” on
page 30).