Sony STR-DB830, STR-DB930 45GB, Using the Radio Data System (RDS), 1Press PTY, 3Press PTY, Broadcasts Receiving, Using the EON function, Receiving RDS broadcasts

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

Receiving RDS broadcasts Scanning preset stations by program type

Simply select a station on the FM band using direct tuning (page 43), automatic tuning (page 43), or preset tuning (page 44).

When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the RDS indicator lights up and the program station name appears in the display.

Note

RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.

Displaying RDS information

While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly to change the RDS information on the display window as follows:

v

PS (Program Station name)a)

v Frequencya)

v

PTY (Program TYpe) indicationb)

v

RT (Radio Text) indicationc)

v

CT (Current Time) indication (in 24-hour system)

v

Sound field currently applied

a)This information also appears for non-RDS FM stations.

b)Type of program being broadcast (See page 46.)

c)Text messages sent by the RDS station

Notes

•If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities, “Alarm-Alarm!” flashes in the display.

•If a station does not provide a particular RDS service, “No XX” (such as “No Clock Time”) appears in the display.

•When a station broadcasts radio text data, it is displayed at the same rate at which it is sent from the station. Any change in this rate is reflected in the display rate of the data.

You can tune in preset stations according to a program type that you specify. The receiver scans for stations in its preset memory currently broadcasting the specified program type.

1Press PTY.

2Press (TUNING) PTY SELECT + or (TUNING) PTY SELECT – to select the program type.

See the table on the next page for information on each program type.3Press PTY.

While the receiver is scanning stations, “PTY SEARCH” and the program type indication appear alternately in the display window.

When the receiver finds a station, the receiver stops scanning.

When the receiver could not find any preset stations currently broadcasting the specified program type, “PTY not found” appears in the display.

Using the EON function

The EON (Enhanced Other Network) function allows the receiver to switch automatically to a station broadcasting traffic announcements, news, or information programs.

When such a program starts on a station networking with the preset FM RDS station, the receiver automatically tunes in the station.

After the program ends, the receiver switches back to the original preset station or the program source you were originally listening to.

Broadcasts Receiving

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