Sony MDX-M690 Tuning in a station through a list, Overview of RDS

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Tuning in a station through a
list
— List-up
1During radio reception, press (LIST)
momentarily.
The frequency or the name assigned to the
current station appears in the display.
2Press M or m repeatedly until you find
the desired station.
If no name is assigned to the selected station,
the frequency appears in the display.
3Press (ENTER) to tune in the desired
station.
RDS
Overview of RDS
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information along
with the regular radio programme signal. For
example, one of the following will be displayed
upon receiving a station with RDS capability.
* see “Tuning in stations by programme type” on
page 20.
RDS services
RDS data offers you other conveniences, such as:
•Automatic retuning of a programme, helpful
during long-distance drives. — AF t page 18
•Receiving traffic announcements, even
when enjoying another programme/source. —
TA t page 19
•Selecting stations by the type of programme
it broadcasts. — PTY t page 20
•Automatic clock time setting. — CT t page
21
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.
To Press
Switch display
item (DSPL/PTY)
Displayable items
•Radio band
•Clock
Preset
number Frequency
Displayable items*
•Station name
•Programme type