Sony CDX-C8850R Overview of the RDS function, Displaying the station name, — Monaural Mode, 3 Press (SHIFT), Changing the display item, If FM stereo reception is poor

If FM stereo reception is poor— Monaural Mode

1 Press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “Mono” appears.

2 Press (5) (t) repeatedly until “Mono on” appears.

The sound improves, but becomes monaural (“ST” disappears).

	3 Press (SHIFT).
	To return to the normal mode, select “Mono
	off” in step 2 above.
	Changing the display item
	Each time you press (DSPL/SA), the item
	changes as follows:
	Frequency (Station Name)* y Clock
	* When you tune in an FM station that transmits
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	RDS data, the station name appears.
	After if you select the desired item, the display
	will be automatically change to the Motion
	Display mode after about a few seconds.
	In the Motion Display mode, all the above
	items are scrolled in the display one by one in
	order.
	Tip
	The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See
	”Changing the sound and display settings” on
	page 30).

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 12). 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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