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Overview of rds – Sony CDX-L550V User Manual

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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.

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

it broadcasts. — PTY

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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.

To

Press

Switch display
item

(PTY/DSPL)

Displayable items

• Music source
• Clock
• Function

Displayable items

Station name (frequency)

Programme type