Sony CDX-DAB500U User Manual
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Storing RDS stations with the AF and TA
setting
You can preset RDS stations along with the
AF/TA setting. If you use the BTM
function, only RDS stations are stored with
the same AF/TA setting.
If you preset manually, you can preset both
RDS and non-RDS stations with the AF/TA
setting for each.
setting
You can preset RDS stations along with the
AF/TA setting. If you use the BTM
function, only RDS stations are stored with
the same AF/TA setting.
If you preset manually, you can preset both
RDS and non-RDS stations with the AF/TA
setting for each.
1
Set AF/TA, then store the station with BTM
or manually.
or manually.
Receiving emergency announcements
With AF or TA on, emergency
announcements will automatically interrupt
the currently selected source.
With AF or TA on, emergency
announcements will automatically interrupt
the currently selected source.
Tip
If you adjust the volume level during a traffic
announcement, that level will be stored into
memory for subsequent traffic announcements,
independently from the regular volume level.
announcement, that level will be stored into
memory for subsequent traffic announcements,
independently from the regular volume level.
Staying with one regional program
— REGIONAL
When the AF function is on: this unit’s
factory setting restricts reception to a
specific region, so you will not be switched
to another regional station with a stronger
frequency.
— REGIONAL
When the AF function is on: this unit’s
factory setting restricts reception to a
specific region, so you will not be switched
to another regional station with a stronger
frequency.
If you leave this regional program’s
reception area, set “REG-OFF” in setup
during FM reception (page 21).
reception area, set “REG-OFF” in setup
during FM reception (page 21).
Note
This function does not work in the UK and some
other areas.
other areas.
Local Link function (UK only)
This function enables you to select other
local stations in the area, even if they are not
stored on your number buttons.
This function enables you to select other
local stations in the area, even if they are not
stored on your number buttons.
1
During FM reception, press a number
button (
button (
to ) on which a local station
is stored.
2
Within 5 seconds, press again a number
button of the local station.
Repeat this procedure until the local station is
received.
button of the local station.
Repeat this procedure until the local station is
received.
Setting CT (Clock Time)
The CT data from the RDS transmission
sets the clock.
sets the clock.
1
Set “CT-ON” in setup (page 21).
Note
The CT function may not work properly even
though an RDS station is being received.
though an RDS station is being received.
Selecting PTY (Program
Types)
Types)
You can display the currently received
program type or search for a specific
program type.
program type or search for a specific
program type.
1
Press and hold
(PTY) during
DAB or FM reception.
The current program type appears if the
service/station is transmitting PTY
(program type) data.
The current program type appears if the
service/station is transmitting PTY
(program type) data.
2
Rotate the control dial until the desired
program type appears, then press it.
The unit starts to search for a service/
station broadcasting the selected
program type.
program type appears, then press it.
The unit starts to search for a service/
station broadcasting the selected
program type.