Sony MHC-RX90 manual Using the Radio Data System RDS, Other Features, Receiving RDS broadcasts

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Other Features

Other Features

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

(For Western European model only)

What is the Radio Data System?

Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular programme signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features like station name display and location of stations by programme type. RDS is available only on FM stations.*

Note

RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.

*Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same type of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS system, check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

/Simply select a station from the FM band.

When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the station name appears in the display.

To check the RDS information

Each time you press DISPLAY/DEMO, the display changes as follows:

nStation name*

µ

Frequency

µ

Programme type*

µ

Clock display

µ

Effect (P FILE) name or “EFFECT ON (OFF)”

*If the RDS broadcast is not received, the station name and programme type may not appear in the display

Locating a station by programme type (PTY)

You can locate a station you want by selecting a programme type. The unit tunes in the type of programmes currently being broadcast from the RDS stations stored in the tuner’s preset memory.

1 Press PTY

2 Turn jog dial to select the programme type you want. See the “List of programme types” section below.

3 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The unit starts searching the preset RDS stations (“SEARCH” and the selected programme type are shown alternately in the display).

When the tuner receives a programme, the preset station number flashes.

4 Turn jog dial to display the preset station number you desire.

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Contents 3-859-544-121 1996 by Sony CorporationMini Hi-Fi Component System MHC-RX90This caution label is located inside the unit Table of Contents Sound AdjustmentOther Features Getting StartedStep 1 Hooking up the system Getting Started1Connect the speakers 3Connect the power cord to a wall outlet 2Connect the FM/AM aerialsTo attach the front speaker pads Step 2 Setting the time When carrying this system1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET 1 2,4 3,5Step 3 Presetting radio stations POWER 3,5 65 Press ENTER/NEXT TipsConnecting optional AV components Connecting audio componentsStep 3 Presetting radio stations continued 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select “AUTO”Connecting a VCR Connecting an MD deck for analog recordingConnecting a super woofer speaker Connecting outdoor aerials Connecting optional AV components continuedFM aerial AM aerialPlaying a CD 2 1 Æ‚Basic Operations Normal playPlaying a CD continued TipsDo this Recording a CD CD Synchro Recording2 Press § OPEN/CLOSE and place a CD 3 Press CD SYNCHROPreset Tuning Listening to the radioTo listen to non-presetradio stations 3 Turn the jog dial to tune in a preset stationRecording from the radio 1 Press TUNER/BAND to select the band you wantPlaying a tape Recording from the Radio continuedTo stop recording 3 Press · Basic OperationsRecording from a tape High-speedDubbing2 Press HIGH SPEED DUBBING 4 PressUsing the CD display To cancel Repeat PlayPlaying the CD tracks repeatedly The CD PlayerTo cancel Shuffle Play Playing the CD tracks in random orderShuffle Play To select a desired CDTo cancel Programme Play Programming the CD tracks„ Programme PlayTo cancel Non-StopPlay Playing CDs without interruptionProgramming the CD tracks continued Non-StopPlay/Applause MixRecording on a tape manually The Tape Deck1 Insert a blank tape into deck B 3 Press rRecording a CD by specifying track order Programme EditTo cancel Programme Edit Selecting tape length automaticallyTo check the order TapeSelect EditTo adjust the loop length To adjust the flash lengthLooping part of a CD Flashing part of a CDUsing the drum pads To adjust the wave lengthTo adjust the volume of the pads Waving the equalizerUsing the beat function To cancel the beatTo change the beat volume To change the speedAdjusting the sound Sound AdjustmentFor a powerful sound GROOVE To listen through the headphonesTo cancel the effect Selecting the audio emphasis1 Press MUSIC, MOVIE, or GAME to select a menu Music menu optionsAdjusting the audio emphasis Adjusting the graphic equalizerTo change the equalizer display Adjusting the Audio Emphasis continued 3 Turn the jog dial to adjust level5 Press ENTER/NEXT when finished Activating the surround effectMaking a personal audio emphasis file Personalfile2 Press MEMORY 4 Press ENTER/NEXTSwitching the Speaker Formation SonicformationNORMAL mode WHISPER modeLINK mode FRONT ONLY modeUsing the Radio Data System RDS Other FeaturesWhat is the Radio Data System? Receiving RDS broadcastsTo cancel PTY search ALARMList of programme types PTY AFFAIRSWhen you are done Singing along KaraokeMixing and recording sounds Sleep Timer When you choose autoTo cancel the Sleep Timer function Falling asleep to musicWake-upTimer 2 Adjust the volume 3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET9 Turn off the power Waking up to musicTimer-recordingradio programmes To check the settingTo cancel the timer operation 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SETTimer-recordingradio programmes continued 6 Insert a recordable tape 7 Turn off the power4 Set the time to start recording To check the settingPrecautions On safetyOn placement Cleaning the cabinetTroubleshooting Precautions continuedWhen using a tape longer than 90 minutes Cleaning the tape headsThe timer does not function SpeakersCD Player There is severe hum or noiseTroubleshooting continued Tape DeckTuner The tape does not recordSpecifications Amplifier sectionCD player section Tape player sectionSpecifications continued SpeakerGeneral Surround Speaker SS-SR101Index F, GH, I, J L, M