Sony XR-C7200R User Manual
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RDS
Overview of the RDS
function
function
The 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.
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
• 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.
transmitting RDS data.
Displaying the station
name
name
The name of the station currently received
lights up in the display.
lights up in the display.
Select an FM station.
When you tune in an FM station that
transmits RDS data, the station name
appears in the display.
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.
The “*” indication means that an RDS station is being
received.
Changing the displayed item
Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes
as follows:
as follows:
” Frequency ” Clock ” Station name
Note
“NO Name” appears if the received station does not
transmit RDS data.
“NO Name” appears if the received station does not
transmit RDS data.
F M 1
BBC 1 FM
SUR EQ
If you cannot tune in a preset
station
station
Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)
momentarily to search for the station
(automatic tuning).
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)
repeatedly until the desired station is
received.
momentarily to search for the station
(automatic tuning).
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)
repeatedly until the desired station is
received.
Note
If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press
(SHIFT)
If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press
(SHIFT)
, then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until
“Local” (local seek mode) appears. Then press (4) (n) to
select “Local on.” Press (SHIFT).
Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be
tuned in.
select “Local on.” Press (SHIFT).
Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be
tuned in.
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen
to, press and hold down either side of (SEEK/AMS) for a
few seconds until the desired frequency appears (manual
tuning).
If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen
to, press and hold down either side of (SEEK/AMS) for a
few seconds until the desired frequency appears (manual
tuning).
If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
— Monaural Mode
1
Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY
MODE) repeatedly until “Mono” appears.
MODE) repeatedly until “Mono” appears.
2
Press (4) (n) repeatedly until
“Mono on” appears.
The sound improves, but becomes
monaural (“ST” disappears).
“Mono on” appears.
The sound improves, but becomes
monaural (“ST” disappears).
3
Press (SHIFT).
To go back to the normal mode, select “Mono
off” in step 2 above.
off” in step 2 above.
Changing the displayed item
Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes
as follows:
as follows:
Station name ˜ Clock