Sony CDX-2500R: RDS Overview of the RDS function Displaying the station name
RDS Overview of the RDS function Displaying the station name: Sony CDX-2500R
Table of contents
- Table of Contents
- Location of controls
- Getting Started Resetting the unit Detaching the front panel
- Setting the clock
- CD Player Listening to a CD
- Playing a CD in various Radio modes Memorising stations automatically
- Receiving the memorised stations Memorising only the desired stations
- RDS Overview of the RDS function Displaying the station name
- Retuning the same programme automatically
- Listening to traffic announcements
- Presetting the RDS stations with the AF and TA data
- Locating a station by programme type
- Setting the clock Other Functions automatically Labelling the rotary commander
- Using the rotary commander
- Adjusting the sound characteristics Attenuating the sound
- Changing the sound and display settings
- Additional Boosting the bass sound Information Precautions
- Notes on moisture condensation When you play 8 cm CDs Notes on discs
- Maintenance Dismounting the unit
- Specifications CD player section General Tuner section Power amplifier section
- Troubleshooting guide General CD playback
- Radio reception RDS
If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
RDS
1 During radio reception, press (SHIFT),
then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly
until “MONO” appears.
2 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until “MONO-
Overview of the RDS
ON“ appears.
The sound improves, but becomes
function
monaural (“ST” disappears).
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows FM stations to send
3 Press (SHIFT).
additional digital information along with the
regular radio programme signal. Your car
To return to normal playback mode, select
stereo offers you a variety of services. Here are
“MONO-OFF” in step 2 above.
just a few: retuning the same programme
automatically, listening to traffic
Changing the display item
announcements, and locating a station by
Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes
programme type.
as follows:
Notes
• Depending on the country or region, not all of
Frequency ˜ Clock
the RDS functions are available.
• RDS may not work properly if the signal strength
After you select the desired item, the display
is weak or if the station you are tuned to is not
will automatically change to the Motion
transmitting RDS data.
Display mode after a few seconds.
In the Motion Display mode, all the above
items are scrolled in the display one by one in
order.
Displaying the station
Tip
The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See
name
”Changing the sound and display settings” on
page 18).
The name of the current station lights up in the
display.
Select an FM station (page 8).
When you tune in an FM station that
transmits RDS data, the station name
appears in the display.
Note
The “*” indication means that an RDS station is
being received.
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