Sony CDX-F7700 RDS, reception results, Overview of RDS, Automatic retuning for best, item, Press, (PTY), network, clock time, — TA t page, RDS services, Switch display

				Automatic retuning for best
RDS
				reception results
				— AF (Alternative Frequencies)
Overview of RDS				The AF function allows the radio to always tune
				into the area’s strongest signal for the station you
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)				are listening to.
service send inaudible digital information along
						Frequencies change automatically.
with the regular radio programme signal. For
example, one of the following will be displayed
upon receiving a station with RDS capability.								96.0 MHz
					98.5 MHz
Radio band			Clock
					Station
							102.5 MHz
Preset number
				1 Select an FM station (page 17).
	Displayable items*
				2 Press (AF/TA) on the unit repeatedly
	• Station name (frequency)
	• Programme type				until “AF-on” appears.
					The unit starts searching for an alternative
* For details, see “Tuning in stations by programme					frequency with a stronger signal in the same
					network.
type” on page 21.					If “NO AF” flashes, the currently tuned into
					station does not have an alternative frequency.
To		Press
				To cancel the AF function, select “AF, TA-off.”
Switch display		(DSPL) (PTY)
item				Tips
				• If “AF-on” is selected, traffic announcements are
RDS services					cancelled. To activate the traffic announcements
					with the AF function, select “AF, TA-on.”
RDS data offers you other conveniences, such as:				• If you want to change the on/off setting while playing
• Automatic retuning of a programme, helpful					a CD, press (AF/TA) on the unit.

during long-distance drives. — AF t page 19	continue to next page t
• Receiving traffic announcements, even
when enjoying another programme/source.

— TA t page 20•Selecting stations by the type of programme. — PTY t page 21•Automatic clock time setting. — CT t page 22

Notes

•Depending on the country/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.

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