Rds; Overview Of Rds; Automatic Retuning For Best Reception Results; Af Function - Sony CDX-M730 Mode D'emploi

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.
Displayable items
• Radio band
• Clock
Preset
number
* See "Tuning in stations by programme type" on page
18.
To
Switch display
item
RDS services
RDS data offers you other conveniences, such as:
• Automatic retuning of a programme, helpful
during long-distance drives. — AF t page 16
• Receiving traffic announcements, even
when enjoying another programme/source. —
TA t page 17
• Selecting stations by the type of
programme. — PTY t page 18
• Automatic clock time setting. — CT t page
19
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.
16
Displayable items*
• Station name
• Programme type
Frequency
Press
(DSPL/PTY)
Automatic retuning for best
reception results

— AF function

The alternative frequencies (AF) function allows
the radio to always tune into the area's strongest
signal for the station you are listening to.
Frequencies change automatically.
98.5 MHz
Station
1
Select an FM station (page 14).
2
Press (AF) repeatedly until "AF on"
appears.
The unit starts searching for an alternative
frequency with a stronger signal in the same
network.
If "NO AF" flashes, the currently tuned into
station does not have an alternative frequency.
Note
When there is no alternative frequency in the area or
when you do not need to search for one, turn the AF
function off by selecting "AF off."
96.0 MHz
102.5 MHz