Sony CDX-C880R Re-tuningthe same programme automatically, Displaying the station name, Overview of the RDS function, Changing the display item, — Alternative Frequencies (AF)

RDS

Overview of the RDS function

Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows FM stations to send additional digital information along with the regular radio programme signal. Your car stereo offers you a variety of services. Here are just a few: re-tuning the same programme automatically, listening to traffic announcements and locating a station by programme type.

Notes

•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.

Displaying the station name

The name of the current station lights up in the display.

Select an FM station (page 13). 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.

Changing the display item

Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows:

z Station Name (Frequency) z Clock

MOTION DISPLAY* Z

*All the items above are scrolled in the display one by one in order.

Note

“NO Name” appears if the received station does not transmit RDS data.

Re-tuning the same programme automatically

— Alternative Frequencies (AF)

The Alternative Frequencies (AF) function
automatically selects and re-tunes the station
with the strongest signal in a network. By
			EN
using this function, you can continuously
listen to the same programme during a long-			Radio/RDS
distance drive without having to re-tune the
station manually.
	Frequencies change automatically.
	98.5MHz	96.0MHz

Station

102.5MHz

1 Select an FM station (page 13).2 Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until “AF on” appears.

The unit starts searching for an alternative station with a stronger signal in the same network.

Note

When there is no alternative station in the area and you do not need to search for an alternative station, turn the AF function off by pressing (AF/TA) repeatedly until “AF TA off” appears.

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