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Sony MHC-F150, MHC-F250AV, MHC-FR10 Using the Radio Data System (RDS), Other Features, Receiving RDS broadcasts, Locating a station by program type (PTY), (For European model only)

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Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

(For European model only)What is the Radio Data System?

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 like station name display and location of stations by program type. RDS is available only on 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 broadcasts

/Simply select a station from the FM band. When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the station name appears in the display.

To check the RDS information

Each time you press DISPLAY/DEMO, the display changes as follows:

nStation name*

µ

Frequency

µ

Program type*

µ

Clock display

µ

Effect name or “EFFECT ON (OFF)”

*If the RDS broadcast is not received, the station name and program type may not appear in the display.

Locating a station by program type (PTY)

You can locate a station you want by selecting a program type. The unit tunes in the type of programs currently being broadcast from the RDS stations stored in the tuner’s preset memory.

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Contents

Page WARNING Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the main unit Notes Jack type A Jack type B Step 1: Hooking up the main unit (continued) Step 2: Setting up the surround speakers Positioning the speakers Step 2: Setting up the surround speakers (continued) Adjusting the speaker volume Step 3: Setting the time Step 3: Setting the time (continued) Step 4: Presetting radio stations (Power) 1 4 2 5 To tune in a station with a weak signal To change the preset number To change the AM tuning interval (Except for the European model) Inserting CDs Removing CDs Connecting optional AV components Connecting audio components Connecting a VCR Connecting outdoor antennas Basic Operations Playing a CD — Normal play Playing a CD (continued) Recording a CD — CD Synchro Recording Listening to the radio ––Preset Tuning Listening to the radio (continued) Recording from the radio Playing a tape Searching for the beginning of a track (AMS) Recording from a tape — High-speedDubbing The CD Player Using the CD display Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ––Repeat Play ––Shuffle Play Programming the CD tracks ––Program Play Playing your favorite CD independently — Plus One Play Playing your favorite CD independently (continued) Storing specific tracks (Delete bank) Grouping your favorite CDs — Group File Filing a disc Playing a group Labeling a CD — Disc Memo (Power) 3 2,5 6 Labeling a CD (continued) Locating a specific CD Locating a disc by scanning each disc title — Memo Scan Locating a disc by searching a specific disc title — Memo Search Playing highlights of the CD The Tape Deck Recording on a tape manually — Program Edit To check the program To clear a specific track or disc To clear the entire program DJ Effects Looping part of a CD — Loop Flashing part of a CD — Flash Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound Selecting the audio emphasis Selecting the surround effect Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound (For MHC-F250AVonly) To cancel the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound Other Features Using the Radio Data System (RDS) Receiving RDS broadcasts Locating a station by program type (PTY) Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) Singing along: Karaoke Singing along: Karaoke (continued) Mixing and recording sounds Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer Waking up to music — Wake-upTimer Waking up to music (continued) Timer-recordingradio programs Additional Information Precautions Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting (continued) Speakers CD Player Tape Deck Tuner Specifications CD player section Tape player section Tuner section Speaker For customers in Canada General Index