Sony CDX-GT292 User Manual
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Radio
Storing and receiving stations
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.
Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.
Storing automatically — BTM
1
Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until
“TUNER” appears.
To change the band, press (MODE)
repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2,
FM3, MW, SW1 or SW2.
“TUNER” appears.
To change the band, press (MODE)
repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2,
FM3, MW, SW1 or SW2.
2
Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
The setup display appears.
3
Press the select button repeatedly
until “BTM” appears.
until “BTM” appears.
4
Press (SEEK) +.
The unit stores stations in order of frequency
on the number buttons.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
The unit stores stations in order of frequency
on the number buttons.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Storing manually
1
While receiving the station that you
want to store, press and hold a
number button ((1) to (6)) until
“MEMORY” appears.
want to store, press and hold a
number button ((1) to (6)) until
“MEMORY” appears.
Note
If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previously stored station will be replaced.
If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previously stored station will be replaced.
Receiving the stored stations
1
Select the band, then press a number
button ((1) to (6)).
button ((1) to (6)).
Tuning automatically
1
Select the band, then press (SEEK) +/–
to search for the station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat this procedure until the
desired station is received.
to search for the station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat this procedure until the
desired station is received.
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want to
listen to, press and hold (SEEK) +/– to locate the
approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) +/–
repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency
(manual tuning).
If you know the frequency of the station you want to
listen to, press and hold (SEEK) +/– to locate the
approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) +/–
repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency
(manual tuning).
RDS
Overview
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information along
with the regular radio program signal.
service send inaudible digital information along
with the regular radio program signal.
Display items
* While receiving the RDS station, “ *” is displayed on
the left of the frequency indication.
To change display items, press (DSPL/SCRL).
RDS services
This unit automatically provides RDS services as
follows:
follows:
Notes
• Depending on the country/region, not all RDS
• Depending on the country/region, not all RDS
functions may be available.
• RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak,
or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting
RDS data.
RDS data.
Selecting PTY
1
Press (PTY) during FM reception.
The current program type name appears if the
station is transmitting PTY data.
station is transmitting PTY data.
2
Press (PTY) repeatedly until the
desired program type appears.
desired program type appears.
3
Press (SEEK) +/–.
The unit starts to search for a station
broadcasting the selected program type.
The unit starts to search for a station
broadcasting the selected program type.
PTY (Program Types)
Displays the currently received program type.
Also searches your selected program type.
Also searches your selected program type.
CT (Clock Time)
The CT data from the RDS transmission sets
the clock.
the clock.
Program service name, Clock,
Frequency*, Preset number
Frequency*, Preset number