Sony XR-L500X 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.
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.
RDS services
RDS data offers you other conveniences, such as:
•
•
Automatic retuning
of a programme, helpful
during long-distance drives. — AF
t page 12
• Receiving
traffic announcements
, even
when enjoying another programme/source. —
TA
TA
t page 13
• Selecting stations by the
type of programme
it broadcasts. — PTY
t page 14
• Automatic
clock time
setting. — CT
t page
Notes
• Depending on the country or region, not all of the
• 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.
transmitting RDS data.
Automatic retuning for best
reception results
reception results
— AF function
The alternative frequencies (AF) function allows
the radio to always tune into the area’s strongest
signal for the station you are listening to.
the radio to always tune into the area’s strongest
signal for the station you are listening to.
1
Select an FM station (page 10).
2
Press
(AF)
repeatedly until “AF-ON”
appears.
The unit starts searching for an alternative
frequency with a stronger signal in the same
network.
If “NO AF” flashes, the currently tuned into
station does not have an alternative frequency.
frequency with a stronger signal in the same
network.
If “NO AF” flashes, the currently tuned into
station does not have an alternative frequency.
Note
When there is no alternative frequency in the area or
when you do not need to search for one, turn the AF
function off by selecting “AF-OFF.”
When there is no alternative frequency in the area or
when you do not need to search for one, turn the AF
function off by selecting “AF-OFF.”
To
Press
Switch display
item
item
(DISPLAY/PTY) or
(PTY/DSPL)
(PTY/DSPL)
Displayable items
• Music source
• Clock
• Function
• Clock
• Function
Displayable items
• Station name (frequency)
• Programme type
• Programme type
Frequencies change automatically.
98.5 MHz
Station
102.5 MHz
96.0 MHz