Sony CDX-C4900R: Radio reception RDS
Radio reception RDS: Sony CDX-C4900R
Table of contents
- Welcome ! Precautions
- Notes on CDs
- Table of Contents
- Location of controls
- Location of controls
- Getting Started Resetting the unit Detaching the front panel
- Turning the unit on/off Setting the clock How to use the menu
- CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional) Listening to a CD
- Locating a specific track Locating a specific point in a track Automatically scrolling a disc name
- Playing tracks repeatedly Playing tracks in random order — Shuffle Play
- Labelling a CD — Disc Memo (For
- Locating a disc by name
- Selecting specific tracks for playback
- Memorising only the desired stations Memorising stations automatically
- Receiving the memorised stations
- Overview of the RDS function Retuning the same programme automatically Displaying the station name
- 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 Labelling the rotary commander (optional)
- Using the rotary commander (optional)
- Adjusting the sound characteristics
- Attenuating the sound Changing the sound and display settings
- Boosting the bass sound Maintenance
- Cleaning the connectors Dismounting the unit
- Specifications
- Troubleshooting guide General CD/MD playback
- Radio reception RDS
- Error displays (when an optional CD/MD unit is connected)

Radio reception
Problem
Cause/Solution
Preset tuning is not possible.
•Store the correct frequency in the memory.
•The broadcast signal is too weak.
The stations cannot be received.
Connect a power aerial control lead (blue) or accessory power
The sound is hampered by
supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car’s aerial
noises.
booster. (Only when your car has built-in FM/MW/LW aerial
in the rear/side glass.)
Automatic tuning is not
The broadcast signal is too weak.
possible.
t Use manual tuning.
The “ST” indication flashes.
•Tune in the frequency accurately.
•The broadcast signal is too weak.
t Set to the MONO mode (page 16).
RDS
Problem
Cause/Solution
The SEEK starts after a few
The station is non-TP or has weak signal.
seconds of listening.
t Press (AF) or (TA) repeatedly until “AF-OFF” or
“TA-OFF” appears.
No traffic announcements.
•Activate “TA.”
•The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements
despite being TP. t Tune to another station.
PTY displays “NONE.”
The station does not specify the programme type.
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