Sony CDX-S2020 User Manual
6
Radio
Storing and receiving
stations
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)
repeatedly until
“TUNER” appears.
To change the band, press (MODE)
repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2,
FM3, MW or LW.
repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2,
FM3, MW or LW.
2
Press and hold
(BTM)
until “BTM”
flashes.
The unit stores stations in order of frequency
on the number buttons.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
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 (
want to store, press and hold a
number button (
(1)
to
(6)
) until
“MEM” appears.
The number button indication appears in the
display.
display.
Note
If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previous stored station will be replaced.
If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previous stored station will be replaced.
Receiving the stored stations
1
Select the band, then press a number
button (
button (
(1)
to
(6)
).
With the card remote commander
To select preset stations, press
To select preset stations, press
M
or
m
.
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.
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
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).
(manual tuning).
RDS
Overview
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information along
with the regular radio programme signal.
service send inaudible digital information along
with the regular radio programme signal.
Display items
A
Radio band, Function
B
Frequency
*
1
(Station name), Clock,
RDS data
C
TA/TP
*
2
*1
While receiving the RDS station, “
*
” is displayed
on the left of the frequency indication.
*2
“TA” flashes during traffic information. “TP” lights
up while such a station is received.
up while such a station is received.
To change display items B, press (DSPL).
RDS services
This unit automatically provides RDS services as
follows:
follows:
AF
(Alternative
Frequencies)
Selects and retunes the
station with the strongest
signal in a network. By
using this function, you can
continuously listen to the
same programme during a
long-distance drive without
having to retune the same
station manually.
station with the strongest
signal in a network. By
using this function, you can
continuously listen to the
same programme during a
long-distance drive without
having to retune the same
station manually.
TA
(Traffic
Announcement)/
TP
(Traffic
Programme)
Provides current traffic
information/programmes.
Any information/
programme received, will
interrupt the currently
selected source.
information/programmes.
Any information/
programme received, will
interrupt the currently
selected source.
PTY
(Programme
Types)
Displays the currently
received programme type.
Also searches your selected
programme type.
received programme type.
Also searches your selected
programme type.
CT
(Clock Time)
The CT data from the RDS
transmission sets the clock.
transmission sets the clock.
C
A
B