Sony XR-C5200 User Manual

RDS

Overview of the RDS
function

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: retuning 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 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.

Displaying the station
name

The name of the current station lights up in the
display.

Select an FM station (page 12).
When you tune in an FM station that
transmits RDS data, the station name
appears in the display.

Notes
• The “*” indication means that an RDS station is

being received.

• “NO NAME” appears if the received station does

not transmit RDS data.

Changing the display item

Each time you press (DSPL/PTY), the item
changes as follows:

Station name* (Frequency) y Programme type

* When you tune in an FM station that transmits

RDS data, the station name appears.

In the Motion Display mode, all the items are
scrolled in the display one by one in order.

Tip
The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See
“Changing the sound and display settings” on
page 22.)