Using the Radio Data

System (RDS)

What is the Radio Data System?

The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features, such as station name display. RDS is available only for 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 broadcastsSimply select a station from the FM band.

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

*If an RDS broadcast is not received, a station name will not appear in the front panel display.

Tip

•When a station name is displayed, you can check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly.

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync

This function is available on TVs with the “BRAVIA” Sync function only.

By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the Control for HDMI function with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as below:

–Theatre Mode (page 71)

–One-Touch Play (page 72)

–System Power Off (page 72)

–System Audio Control (page 72)

–Volume Limit (page 73)

Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) for HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface).

The Control for HDMI function will not work in the following cases:

–When you connect this system to a component which is not compatible with the Control for HDMI function.

–A component does not have an HDMI jack.

There are convenient buttons on the system’s remote for operating the TV, such as THEATRE, ONE-TOUCH PLAY, TV ?/1. For details, see “Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote” (page 80) and refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

ONE-TOUCH

THEATRE PLAY TV

BRAVIA Sync

70GB