Sony MEX-5DI 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.
Standard mode
:
Spectrum analyser mode/Panorama mode/
Screen saver mode/Slide show mode:
Clock mode:
RDS services
RDS data offers you other conveniences, such as:
Automatic retuning
 of a programme, helpful 
during long-distance drives. — AF 
• Receiving 
traffic announcements
, even 
when enjoying another programme/source. 
— TA 
• Selecting stations by the 
type of 
programme
. — PTY 
• Automatic clock time setting. — CT 
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.
Radio 
band
Preset 
number
Frequency/
Station name
Tuner 
icon
Radio 
band
Preset 
number
Frequency/
Station name
Radio 
band
Preset 
number
Frequency/
Station name
Clock